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Kamala Harris’ record on Catholic issues: what you need to know
Throughout her career, Kamala Harris has taken a variety of stances that could pose problems for Catholic voters, a key... Read more
Appeals court rejects Biden administration request to enforce ‘gender identity’ Title IX rules
The Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that prevents the Department of Education from enforcing any part of... Read more
Possible Biden effort to reform Supreme Court, add term limits draws concern from the right
The president disclosed his plans for major reform during a Zoom call with the Congressional Progressive Caucus, according to sources. Read more
Biden administration releases report on its worldwide ‘LGBTQI+’ policy agenda
The U.S. Department of State-led initiative details how various federal agencies are participating in the sweeping American foreign policy effort. Read more
U.S. bishop applauds Biden’s move to allow undocumented spouses pathway to citizenship
To be eligible for this process, noncitizens must have resided in the U.S. for 10 years or more and be... Read more
![The new rule authorizes border agents to screen asylum seekers for “national security, criminal, or other public safety concern[s]” at the “earliest stage possible.” Those flagged as potential threats to the U.S. and its citizens can be denied entry into the U.S. immediately.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/border.patrol.jpeg?w=220&h=165)
Biden administration tightening asylum system to stop national security threats
The Biden administration said a proposed rule will “enhance operational flexibility” and help the Department of Homeland Security. Read more
Biden-Harris go all in for ‘reproductive freedom’
Here’s what is going on with abortion throughout the country. Read more
Florida sues Biden administration over rule requiring ‘dangerous, irreversible’ gender procedures
The lawsuit is meant to halt the White House’s attempt to “force the state to pay for puberty blockers and... Read more
Miami archbishop slams Biden for ‘unconscionable’ deportation of Haitian refugees
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami is criticizing President Joe Biden for resuming deportations of Haitian refugees, which he called “unconscionable.” Read more
Franciscan University rejects Biden administration’s transgender policies in Title IX
The announcement comes after President Joe Biden’s Department of Education issued a new interpretation of Title IX. Read more
Biden Title IX changes affect state laws on women’s sports, locker rooms, lawyers warn
The new guidelines prohibit any policy or practice that “prevents a person from participating in an education program or activity... Read more
U.S. bishops on new federal rule: Employers should not be forced to facilitate abortions
The EEOC issued a change to regulations regarding pregnant workers’ fairness, one that mandates employers make accommodations for workers to... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court to hear major abortion pill case in March
The decision in the case could determine whether the abortion pill mifepristone can be prescribed by telemedicine or sent through... Read more
Biden announces new pro-abortion measures on Roe v. Wade anniversary
The White House’s push includes new guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support surgical abortion... Read more
Biden administration seeks the death penalty for Buffalo supermarket shooter
Payton Gendron’s May 2022 shooting rampage resulted in 10 deaths. Authorities called it a racially motivated hate crime. Read more
Biden administration drops protections for religious health care providers
A new rule formally rescinds certain provisions that guaranteed doctors and medical practitioners the ability to refuse to perform abortions. Read more
Democratic senators ask Biden administration to mandate coverage of OTC birth control
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in July approved the first nonprescription oral contraceptive, called “Opill.” Read more
Biden Health and Human Services imposes trans pronoun mandate on employees
In a YouTube video sent to HHS employees, HHS Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm said the policy ensures “that our colleagues... Read more
UPDATE: Biden administration announces plan to evacuate U.S. citizens from Israel
A bipartisan group of lawmakers had called on the State Department in a letter Tuesday to help bring those trapped... Read more
Biden administration to build miles of new border wall in Texas
The Biden administration had to waive 26 federal laws to resume the construction of the new wall. Read more
