Articles by Tyler Arnold
Pro-life advocates decry Trump executive order expanding IVF access
Feb 18, 2025 / 18:05 pmThe move to expand access to IVF and lower its costs fulfills one of Trump’s campaign promises but puts him at odds with many members of the pro-life community.
Trump administration to investigate Virginia school districts over transgender policies
Feb 18, 2025 / 17:15 pmThe inquiry into the five northern Virginia school divisions marks the first formal investigation into whether schools are complying with the new federal standards.
Lightning strike sparks fire, destroys Legionaries of Christ home near Atlanta
Feb 17, 2025 / 16:50 pmThe building, which housed four priests and three missionaries, is located on Woodsong Trail in Cumming, Georgia, about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta.
Vance draws attention to lack of religious freedom, free speech in Europe
Feb 14, 2025 / 17:35 pm“I come here today not just with an observation but with an offer,” Vice President JD Vance said in a speech to hundreds of high-ranking European leaders.
U.S. defense secretary pauses allowing transgender troops to enter the military
Feb 11, 2025 / 14:50 pmSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a memorandum outlining the new policy on Friday, Feb. 7, which was made public on Monday, Feb. 10.
Google Calendar removes Pride Month, cultural heritage months
Feb 11, 2025 / 12:35 pmA Google spokesperson said in a statement that the decision was made in mid-2024 and did not indicate ideological or cultural motivations for that change.
Justice Department ends lawsuit against Tennessee law banning transgender surgeries
Feb 7, 2025 / 18:00 pmIn a letter written to the clerk of the United States Supreme Court, Deputy Solicitor General Curtis E. Gannon said the DOJ is no longer challenging the law.
Catholic bishops praise Trump’s executive order barring men from women’s sports
Feb 7, 2025 / 16:00 pm“We welcome the president’s executive order that protects opportunities for women and girls to compete in sports safely and fairly,” Bishops Barron and O’Connell said.
Trump task force on anti-Christian bias will review policies of FBI, DOJ, other agencies
Feb 7, 2025 / 14:00 pmThe Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias will review policies in federal departments and agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
NCAA bans men from women’s sports following Trump’s executive order
Feb 6, 2025 / 18:15 pmA new NCAA policy that went into effect on Thursday afternoon states that biological men are no longer eligible to compete on women’s college athletic teams.
International Religious Freedom Summit examines religious persecution in the West
Feb 6, 2025 / 09:00 am“People being arrested because of their faith and living out their faith is coming at odds with an increasingly secular and progressive [society],” ADF’s Sean Nelson said.
Citing ancient Church teachings, Vance prioritizes religious liberty at IRF summit
Feb 5, 2025 / 13:55 pm“Religious freedom flows from concepts central to the Christian faith,” Vance said in a Feb. 5 speech to hundreds gathered at the IRF summit in Washington, D.C.
Religious freedom advocates at IRF Summit outline hopes for Trump’s term
Feb 4, 2025 / 16:25 pmThe International Religious Freedom Summit kicked off Tuesday morning in Washington, D.C., with a panel discussion on promoting peace and religious freedom.
CNA explains: How the Catholic Church partners with the U.S. government to serve migrants
Feb 3, 2025 / 18:10 pmIn recent years, the USCCB has received more than $100 million annually from the federal government to support migration and refugee services.
Charges against pro-life former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry dropped
Jan 30, 2025 / 16:05 pm“It is great to see that the [DOJ] has dropped the witch hunt against former Congressman Jeff Fortenberry,” President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social.
Pro-abortion group’s study finds ingredient in morning-after pill can induce abortion
Jan 29, 2025 / 16:10 pmThe active ingredient is used in the morning-after pill commonly marketed as “ella” or “ellaOne,” which is advertised as a non-abortive contraception.
Trump signs order barring transgender-identifying soldiers from military service
Jan 28, 2025 / 13:55 pmThe order says any person who expresses “a false ‘gender identity’ divergent from an individual’s sex cannot satisfy the rigorous standards necessary for military service.”
Women who regret their abortions speak up at March for Life
Jan 25, 2025 / 08:00 amSeveral women who regret having an abortion — and men who regret that their unborn child was aborted — spoke in front of the steps of the Supreme Court on Friday.
Thousands fill National Shrine for 2025 March for Life vigil: ‘We march as pilgrims’
Jan 24, 2025 / 12:55 pm“My good young people here, you’re called to be witnesses to your peers, you’re called to help them to come to know what brought you here tonight,” Archbishop Naumann said.
Trump pardons 23 pro-life activists
Jan 23, 2025 / 16:35 pmAt least two times during his 2024 campaign for the presidency, Trump said he intended to release pro-life activists who are currently imprisoned.