Congress

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Catholic and the first woman elected to that role, announced Nov. 6 she will not seek re-election to Congress in 2026.

Organized annually for the past 10 years, the Mission Congress is intended to be a “laboratory of evangelization,” in all its forms.

“For low-income families and individuals who rely on SNAP and WIC to put food on their tables, this could be a catastrophic moment.”

The federal government shutdown extended into its third week while the East Wing of the White House was demolished amid President Trump’s plans for a ballroom.

“It is time to move beyond temporary fixes to a solution that honors the dignity of all and provides security and protects the sovereignty of our nation.”

Federal food assistance programs used by millions could be at risk as the federal government shutdown continues, proponents of those programs said.

A new study issued Sept. 16 by the Cato Institute found U.S. citizens were behind the vast majority of U.S. drug trafficking convictions.

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — After lawmakers returned to Washington from their August recess, they faced a familiar deadline: Passing legislation to fund the federal government and avert a shutdown at the …

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani’s order putting indefinite hold on defunding Planned Parenthood called “aggressive and broad.” 

“Instances of bipartisan cooperation seem to be few and far between, especially related to immigration,” said the U.S. bishops’ migration committee chairman.