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Hawley warns feds: Retain records on Catholic investigation, pro-life convictions
The senator accused the federal agencies of engaging in “unprecedented abuses of the justice system." Read more
Senate advances same-sex marriage bill amid religious freedom concerns
The “Respect for Marriage Act,” if ultimately signed into law by President Joe Biden, would repeal the Defense of Marriage... Read more
US Senate's vote on radical abortion bill: Here's what to know
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday on whether to move forward with what pro-life leaders describe as “The Abortion on Demand... Read more
Analysis: Pro-lifers will have to fight hidden abortion funding battles in the Senate
With Democrats projected to win Tuesday’s Senate races in Georgia, the political landscape for pro-lifers is now clear—they will be... Read more
New California senator backed by pro-abortion, pro-LGBT groups
The new California senator who will fill the seat vacated by Kamala Harris has been endorsed by pro-abortion and pro-LGBT... Read more
Senators condemn Chinese 'genocide' against Uyghurs
A bipartisan group of senators introduced a resolution on Monday to declare China’s actions against the Uyghur population as genocide. Read more
Senators urge FDA to label abortion pill 'imminent threat to public health'
Nearly two dozen senators are urging the Trump administration to remove the abortion pill from the market as advocates for... Read more
Bishops back school choice funding bill
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has offered its support for a new school funding bill, as Catholic schools... Read more
Consensus builds for family-centered coronavirus relief
As Congress considers another coronavirus relief package, members from both parties are highlighting the need to include assistance for working... Read more
Senate fails to pass coronavirus stimulus bill
The Senate on Monday failed for the second straight day to advance consideration of a stimulus package to respond to... Read more
Senators reportedly blocked Armenian genocide resolutions at White House request
Congressional resolutions recognizing the Armenian genocide were reportedly blocked by Republican senators at the direction of the White House. Read more
Trump asked to oppose funding amendment undermining Mexico City Policy
A group of pro-life leaders, including the US bishops’ pro-life chair, wrote Thursday to President Donald Trump urging him to... Read more
Senate bill could blacklist pro-life groups for aid funding
A pro-life group is warning Senators that a proposed government funding bill could “blacklist” pro-life groups while funding promoters of... Read more
Abortion funding fight looms over Senate appropriations process
When the Senate returns for business on Oct. 15, it will have little more than a month to pass legislation... Read more
Protests as US Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh hearings begin
Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Brett Kavanaugh began Tuesday. Before Kavanaugh could utter a word, Senate Democrats repeatedly interrupted the... Read more
