Religious 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.
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Washington Roundup: Russia-Ukraine negotiations elusive; immigrant Miami priest wrongfully detained
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAfter the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the talks “a road to nowhere.”
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Neb. bishop concerned about ’human dignity’ of detainees after governor plans ‘Cornhusker Clink’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“It will be of utmost importance that any person detained in the federal immigration detention center in McCook can also access regular, ongoing pastoral care.”
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Ministries to DC homeless share concerns about their welfare amid encampment removal
by Kurt Jensenby Kurt JensenSo far, representatives from two charities have not seen a major impact on their operations or in the numbers who seek basic services.