This week in Washington: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to conduct further layoffs of federal workers, declined to revive a hardline Florida immigration law, …
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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court concluded its 2024-2025 term, which included cases on topics such as the scope of authority of federal judges, immigration, and religious liberty. When …
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A federal judge placed a new block on President Donald Trump’s executive order to end the practice of birthright citizenship as part of a class action lawsuit.
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The Trump administration rescinded in January long-standing restrictions on arrests at sensitive locations, including houses of worship.
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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump on July 4 signed a reconciliation bill enacting much of his legislative agenda on taxes and immigration during an Independence Day ceremony at the …
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Washington Roundup: Trump bill passes; USAID closes; concerns rise over Russia religious persecution
The U.S. House approved Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, USAID closed after six decades, and a religious freedom watchdog issued a report on Russia.
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West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey said, “It’s a great day, as female athletes in West Virginia will have their voices heard.”
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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops ultimately said the bill “currently fails the poorest families,” and urged people to contact lawmakers.
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The U.S. Catholic bishops have previously urged officials to protect TPS designation for nations including Haiti.
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The Senate parliamentarian rejected key Medicaid provisions in Senate Republicans’ version of Trump’s megabill.
