WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The number of executions around the globe in 2025 surged to the highest recorded figure in 44 years, a new Amnesty International report said. The May 17 …
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America 250 occasion to reflect on equality as a God-given right, Bishop Barron says
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonOrganizers of the event said they aimed to mark the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday “with Scripture, testimony, prayer, and rededication of our country as One Nation to God.”
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Washington Roundup: Trump-Xi summit yields little for Lai; hospice Medicare moratorium
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a high-stakes summit in Beijing on May 15.
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Study: Mass deportation has ‘chilling’ effect on labor market for immigrant, US-citizen workers
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“We show that heightened ICE activity is harming the labor market overall, and we find no evidence that it is benefiting U.S.-born workers.”
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Supreme Court leaves in place mail-order distribution of mifepristone during legal challenge
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Supreme Court on May 14 blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting mifepristone, sometimes called the abortion pill, to be dispensed through …
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Proposed regulations would further restrict housing, work eligibility for migrants
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe two regulations, not yet finalized, are among the “procedural barriers for asylum applicants” that the second Trump administration has pursued.
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New Senate bill aims to protect privacy for charitable donors following pregnancy center case
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA bill reintroduced in the Senate May 14 aims to increase penalties for the unlawful disclosure of data identifying donors who contribute to nonprofit organizations.
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New data shows Americans oppose houses of worship endorsing political candidates
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonLarge majorities of both Republicans and Democrats said houses of worship should not endorse specific candidates, the report said.
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Makary out as FDA commissioner after tumultuous tenure, pro-life criticism
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump on May 12 confirmed that Marty Makary, the embattled FDA commissioner criticized by pro-life advocates and others, will leave his post.
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As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act would codify a prohibition on Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from participating in Title X.
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