Washington, D.C. Beat

Further Israeli strikes in Gaza cast doubt on the White House’s peace plan for the Gaza Strip, a University of Notre Dame scholar told OSV News.

The Voting Rights Act “emerged from the sacrifices and perseverance of countless individuals who worked to secure the fundamental right to vote.”

“Nearly 27 million people worldwide are trapped in forms of forced labor and human bondage, and Americans in all 50 states have been victimized as well.”

The nomination of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to be in limbo July 31 as the Senate Judiciary Committee lacked the votes to advance the nomination to the …

Jennie Bradley Lichter said in a July 30 statement that the role of March for Life president was the “highlight of my professional life.”

The U.S. Catholic bishops are preparing to launch a nationwide call to prayer and action campaign in August over rising abortion rates.

“It is essential that federal agencies fully respect and protect the ability of all Americans to live out their faith in daily life.”

WASHINGTON (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 …

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 …

President Donald Trump’s nomination of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche to be confirmed to that role faces several key challenges.