Justices on June 27 limited federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions in a case concerning Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship for some.
Kate Scanlon
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More than 40 leaders of several faith traditions voiced opposition to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act saying key provisions represent a “moral failure.”
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The #WeCount report found that 25% of the tallied abortions in the U.S. in 2024 were aided by telehealth — a significant jump from a similar report from 2022.
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AI regulation subject of debate as Senate weighs Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA part of a sweeping package for Trump’s agenda would block states from AI regulation for 10 years. Both US bishops and Pope Leo have raised concerns about AI.
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Justices rule states can deny Planned Parenthood funding from Medicaid
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 26 that South Carolina could make the decision to end Planned Parenthood’s participation in the state Medicaid program.
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UPDATE: Israel-Iran ceasefire seems to be holding after Trump rebuke
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA ceasefire between Israel and Iran seemed to be holding after President Donald Trump expressed frustration June 24 with both countries.
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Sisters protest Medicaid, social cuts as Senate considers Trump bill
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonCatholic women religious held a demonstration on Capitol grounds June 24 urging lawmakers not to cut programs such as Medicaid or SNAP.
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Orthodox churches file suit over WA law also being challenged by that state’s Catholic bishops
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonBack in 1813, a ruling in People v. Philips upheld the clergy-penitent, also known as priest-penitent, privilege in American law.
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Washington Roundup: Trump weighs options in Israel-Iran conflict, CLINIC condemns expanded ICE raids
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAmid Israeli airstrikes carried out on nuclear sites in Iran and retaliatory drone attacks on Israel, Trump is reportedly weighing the degree to which the U.S. will or will not …
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3 years after Dobbs, states still navigating abortion policy changes
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“We recognize how much work is ahead, with the number of abortions increasing since the Dobbs decision,” said Kelsey Pritchard with SBA Pro-Life America.