“It is essential that federal agencies fully respect and protect the ability of all Americans to live out their faith in daily life.”
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Vice president JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance welcome birth of their 4th child
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — Second lady Usha Vance gave birth July 19 to the couple’s fourth child, Vice President JD Vance announced on X. “We are excited to announce that our …
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WASHINGTON (OSV News) — During his July 15 confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche took questions from senators on issues ranging from objections to …
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Analysis: Blanche nomination to lead DOJ faces key challenges before confirmation hearing
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump’s nomination of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche to be confirmed to that role faces several key challenges.
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Washington Roundup: Trump calls ceasefire ‘over,’ says he will not sign bipartisan housing bill
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonU.S. Central Command forces conducted additional strikes against Iran to further degrade its ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Women who say they experienced harm from abortion pill push Blanche to settle suit on FDA policy
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA US pro-life group urged Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche to side with states against a federal policy permitting an abortion pill to be sent by mail.
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Analysis: Supreme Court strikes down some Trump priorities, but expands presidential power
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court ended its 2025-2026 term with major rulings striking down President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship, and upholding West Virginia and Idaho …
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Planned Parenthood to get millions in Medicaid again as defunding lapses
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA provision of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” that stopped Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid payments for a year expired July 4.
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“Pastor Jin should never have spent a single day behind bars for peacefully living out his Christian faith,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J.
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Washington Roundup: Supreme Court issues major rulings; poll finds control of Senate up for grabs
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Supreme Court June 30 ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship violated the 14th Amendment.
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