As some member countries have recognized a Palestinian state, Trump argued doing so would “encourage continued conflict.”
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Washington Roundup: Trump seeks final TikTok deal; lawmakers scrutinize turmoil at CDC
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA new study issued Sept. 16 by the Cato Institute found U.S. citizens were behind the vast majority of U.S. drug trafficking convictions.
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Special education funding for students with hearing and vision loss cut in DEI probe
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonEducation Department cuts affect programs that provided materials “used for my daughter’s first Communion and first reconciliation,” said a Catholic parent.
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“Our goal must be to bring the human family together, despite their ethnic, linguistic, racial, and even religious differences.”
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Trump administration officials suggest they will target ‘left-wing extremism’ after Kirk killing
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAfter his death, Kirk received praise from his allies in conservative politics for his willingness to debate and his advocacy for their cause.
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Catholic leaders acknowledge tension between Trump immigration policy, religious liberty
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe same week President Donald Trump spoke at a hearing of the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission in Washington, a key Catholic bishop said some of his immigration policies …
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Washington Roundup: Officials call for calm in US; lawmakers react to Russian drones; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Officials are urging calm and increased dialogue after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Sept. 10 during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, …
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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, canonized by Pope Leo XIV Sept. 7, now has a special connection to Washington. A parish in the nation’s capital that has …
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New report explores link between religious freedom violations and mass atrocities
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonReligious freedom violations are an early warning sign of where mass atrocities could occur around the globe, a new report said.
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Trump marks 9/11 anniversary at Pentagon ceremony amid gloom of Charlie Kirk killing
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump marked the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks at the Pentagon, prior to his scheduled trip to New York for a similar event.
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