Democrats won control of Congress in a landslide midterm election, with major ramifications for the final years of the Trump administration and its policies.
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The scholarship tax credit provision, effective Jan. 1, could eventually lead to increased contributions to Catholic nonprofits that grant K-12 scholarships.
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Washington Letter: Pope Leo’s history-making US ballot models ‘faithful citizenship’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonIn casting his ballot, Pope Leo became not only the first pope to vote in a U.S. election, but also provided what some observers called a timely moral witness.
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Pope Leo sends special message of support to interfaith immigration policy summit
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPope Leo XIV sent a special message of support to a virtual summit hosted by the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, also known as CLINIC, Oct. 29.
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Trump holds Oval Office meeting with some US bishops shortly before midterms
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA dozen U.S. Catholic bishops met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office Oct. 22 for a meeting that a White House official indicated included discussions on topics such …
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Catholic groups raise alarm about DOJ guidance on institutionalizing persons with disabilities
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“We urge Congress to do everything in its power to affirm the rights of persons living with disabilities to flourish in their families and communities.”
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Trump administration extends TPS for Ukraine, Sudan, but uncertainty remains
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Trump administration on Oct. 18 extended protections from deportation to people from Ukraine and Sudan, allowing them to continue living legally in the U.S. for now.
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Washington Letter: Catholic voters likely reflect broader voter trends, with unique factors
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAhead of the midterms, analysts said polling data shows Catholic voters reflect broader trends, but some unique factors may contribute to their voting behavior.
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Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump on Oct. 15 called off Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
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Catholic, evangelical leaders issue joint call for compassionate immigration reform
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonCatholic and evangelical leaders issued a historic ecumenical statement Oct. 13 as part of a joint effort to call for compassionate immigration reform.
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