Blissfully naive Americans — particularly those who adhere to the “tread on everyone, except for me” code of ethics — are prematurely breathing a sigh of relief that the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” didn’t impact them. There’s just one…
New report says Dilley Detention Center is an American horror story
A new report by human and immigrant rights groups documents horrific conditions and treatment of families at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center located about 70 miles south of San Antonio, Texas. The April 1 report by Human Rights First and…
Court again limits HUD changes on care for homeless
The U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling temporarily blocking the federal government from limiting the scope of subsidized housing grants designed to help cities and states address homelessness. “As the Trump-Vance administration continues to weaponize…
White House and Vatican relations reportedly strained
Even though Vice President JD Vance is a convert to Catholicism, relations between the White House and the Vatican may be at the lowest point in modern history, according to a report in The New Republic. At issue now is…
In a first, EPA leader to speak at climate-skeptic conference
For the first time ever, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will speak at a gathering of activists, politicians and scientists who deny human activity influences climate change. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will open the 16th International Conference on…
Trump administration agencies post Easter messages celebrating Christ’s resurrection
Numerous previous presidents have issued statements in recognition of Easter Sunday. This year, the Trump administration went a step farther, with several key Cabinet departments heralding Christ’s resurrection on their official social media accounts.
Letter to the Editor: End the war in Iran, now
Many Americans and Christians continue to rightfully express concern at the ongoing conflict against Iran, with one poll recently suggesting 60% of the country opposes the usage of military force. While the operation appears to have achieved its military objectives, the civilian carnage has been tragic: One Middle…
8,000 miles to escape death, only to meet it 5 miles from home
Days after being released from a year of detention, Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a blind Rohingya refugee who had been released from Border Patrol custody and abandoned at a Tim Horton’s 5 miles away from his home in Buffalo, New York, was found dead. He had been in custody…
Coalition wants to block Religious Liberty Commission report
President Donald Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission has been assailed from the beginning as a front for advancing evangelical grievances, and now a coalition has sued to stop a forthcoming report from the body. The lawsuit, Interfaith Alliance, et al. v….
For first time ever, Army chief of chaplains fired — by Hegseth
For the first time in history, the U.S. Army chief of chaplains has been fired by the Secretary of Defense. Pete Hegseth made national headlines April 2 for firing Gen. Randy George, the Army’s chief of staff. But on the…
Apocalypse? Now?
In November 1095, Pope Urban II addressed a gathering of clergy and laity at the Council of Clermont in France. According to the chronicler Fulcher of Chartres, Urban began: “Most beloved brethren: Urged by necessity, I, Urban, by the permission…
Hegseth declares war on Defense Dept. reporters, photographers
The U.S. Department of Defense is waging a multi-front war against American news media outlets over negative coverage of the war in Iran and unflattering photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The war is being fought on three fronts. First,…











