U.S. Senate

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Jan. 8 to extend enhanced health care subsidies for three years by a vote of 230-196 after 17 Republicans broke with their …

Senators advanced a war powers resolution requiring congressional approval for additional military action in Venezuela and may consider a measure on Greenland.

Critics of the filibuster rule argue it creates inefficiency and gridlock, but in comments to OSV News, pro-life advocates cautioned against eliminating it.

Once signed by the president, it will end what was the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, which reached its 43rd day Nov. 12.

President Donald Trump and Republicans grappled with election losses Nov. 4 as the federal government shutdown became the longest in history. 

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to make SNAP payments Oct. 31; Trump also ordered the U.S. military to resume nuclear testing after a pause of more than three …

Catholic groups serving the poor urged lawmakers to end the gridlock which has resulted in a federal government shutdown.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops ultimately said the bill “currently fails the poorest families,” and urged people to contact lawmakers.

More than 40 leaders of several faith traditions voiced opposition to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act saying key provisions represent a “moral failure.”

“Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those most in need,” the U.S. bishops’ president said.