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.
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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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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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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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While lawsuits proceed, a federal appeals court has allowed implementation of a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would eliminate Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and its …
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Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump administration to hold up billions in foreign aid
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 9 paused a judge’s order requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to spend billions in previously approved foreign aid the president has sought …
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Department of Education to issue guidance on protecting prayer in public schools, Trump says
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe commissioners gathered to examine what recommendations they should make to the president about promoting and protecting religious freedom in a report.
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Washington Roundup: Ruling on wartime law and deportation; fiery Senate hearing on vaccines; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — A federal appeals court found President Donald Trump unlawfully invoked a wartime law to carry out deportations. The same week in Washington, a group of those who …
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Washington roundup: FBI investigates Catholic school shooting, Trump targets flag burning
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the nation grappled with the aftermath of a deadly mass shooting Aug. 27 while students and staff from Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis attended an all-school …
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Trump says his administration will pursue capital punishment for all murders in DC
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump said at an Aug. 26 Cabinet meeting that capital punishment will be sought for all murders in Washington, D.C.