Catholic leaders were among those who praised the legacy of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, a Baptist minister and prominent civil rights leader, who died Feb. 17. He was 84.
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Washington Roundup: DHS funding lapse; Bondi spars with Congress over Epstein; Nigeria legislation
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonLawmakers left Washington for a scheduled recess without a resolution, meaning that funding for the agency is expected to lapse.
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Trump administration announces repeal of landmark EPA regulation on greenhouse gasses
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“There is no doubt that eliminating this finding has the potential to increase emissions and create an even more uncertain future.”
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Support for President Donald Trump’s agenda has dipped across Catholic and Protestant groups, according to a new survey by the Pew Research Center.
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Carrie Prejean Boller removed from Religious Liberty Commission after antisemitism row
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“No member of the Commission has the right to hijack a hearing for their own personal and political agenda on any issue.”
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High-ranking Catholic bishops join call for Trump to apologize over racist video
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlonwo more Catholic bishops issued statements objecting to a video posted on President Donald Trump’s Truth Social account late at night Feb. 5 that depicted former first couple President Barack …
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Religious Liberty Commission tussles over antisemitism as lawsuit challenges its legality
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Religious Liberty Commission held a hearing — with some tense exchanges — to examine antisemitism Feb. 9, the same day a lawsuit was filed against it.
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Washington Roundup: Partial government shutdown ends; Planned Parenthood drops key lawsuit
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonNegotiations to avoid a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security after approving a two-week extension for that department continue.
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‘Inexcusable’: Trump account posts, deletes ‘blatantly racist’ depiction of Obamas
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe clip, set to music from “The Lion King,” depicted prominent Democrats as animals, including an image of the former president and first lady as apes.
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2 major medical groups back limits on gender transition procedures for minors
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“In the absence of clear evidence, the AMA agrees with ASPS that surgical interventions in minors should be generally deferred to adulthood.”
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