The same week as the State of the Union in Washington, an international religious freedom watchdog flagged Turkey and bishops addressed the 2026 Farm Bill.
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Catholic legal network and its allies challenge basis of government bid to bar immigrants from 75 countries
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe coalition behind CLINIC v. Rubio is challenging a key claim the Trump administration made to justify barring immigrants from 40% of the world’s nations.
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Public disapproval of Trump’s immigration policy increases ahead of State of the Union
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“Tragic events in Minneapolis have exposed the abuses of ICE and marked a turning point in how the public views the immigration policy of the administration.”
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Washington Roundup: Board of Peace holds inaugural meeting; DHS funding stalemate continues
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonMore than two dozen countries have accepted Trump’s invitation to join the Board of Peace, including Israel as well as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt.
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, but relief for poorer Americans uncertain
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy, finding it exceeded his authority, but leaves the matter of refunds unclear.
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‘Unborn children are dying’: Pro-life leaders challenge ICE detention of pregnant women
by Katie Yoderby Katie YoderNational pro-life leaders are calling on the Trump administration to restrict Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention of pregnant women and new mothers.
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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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Trump Justice Department has made protests at places of worship a FACE Act priority
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Recent court cases involving pro-life activists at abortion clinics, an immigration protest inside a Minnesota church and a new application of a 1994 federal law, the …
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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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