The newly elected speaker of the House is hitting all the right notes for patriots starving for pro-American rhetoric. In his inaugural speech on Oct. 25, Mike Johnson underscored that belief in God has formed the basis of the nation since its founding. Read more
The archbishop of Boston is urging parishes to help illegal immigrants as the state faces a shortage of space for incoming migrants. In a letter to pastors sent on Tuesday, Cdl. Seán O'Malley expressed deep concern over the unfolding humanitarian crisis within the state and the archdiocese. Read more
A new speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives has been elected following 22 days of turmoil. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was elected House speaker on Wednesday after the GOP failed for over three weeks to rally enough support behind several of its members previously vying for the position. Read more
Former President Donald Trump is promising to prevent Islamic terrorists from entering the United States if he's re-elected in 2024. He made the pledge Monday at a campaign rally in Derry, New Hampshire. The former president proclaimed, "A vote for crooked Joe is a vote to turn the United States into a hotbed of jihadists and make our cities into dumping grounds. ... A vote for President Trump is a vote to secure the border, and it's a vote to keep radical Islamic terrorists the hell out of our country." Read more
Dinesh D'Souza's recently released film 'Police State' is sounding the alarm over the erosion of civil liberties in America. The film premiered in select theaters on Monday, with an additional showing scheduled for Wednesday and a virtual screening slated for Friday. Read more
A watchdog group is suing the Biden administration for hiding an amnesty policy that transports previously deported illegal aliens back to the United States. The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) is accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of concealing details about its policy to fly certain illegal aliens back into the country after being deported by prior administrations. Read more
A U.S. pediatrician is suggesting colleagues adopt more "inclusive" language when talking to children about sex and body parts. In a presentation on Sunday at the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAPs') National Conference and Exhibition held in Washington, D.C., Dr. Ilana Sherer advocated for renaming parts of the body that distinguish boys from girls and taught fellow doctors how to talk to minors about sexuality and so-called gender identity. Read more
A report by NeighborhoodScout, a database of U.S. neighborhood analytics, found that Democratic mayors, or mayors allied with the Democratic Party, run all but one of the 10 most dangerous U.S. cities — and it's costing citizens dearly. Read more
As the U.S. southern border immigration debate intensifies, a troubling trend concerning persecuted Christians seeking refuge in America is emerging. World Relief and Open Doors USA jointly released a report revealing a significant decrease in the number of persecuted Christians the United States has resettled. The numbers have dropped by a staggering 70% since 2016. Read more
Attempts to regulate Massachusetts pro-life crisis pregnancy centers failed after a city council vote. Worcester city councilors voted 7–4 on Tuesday to shoot down two draft ordinances aimed at legislating the advertising practices of pro-life pregnancy resource centers. Read more
A new report in New Orleans is showcasing the failures of the institutional Church and its members in handling sex abuse. WWL in New Orleans detailed this week the case of a former deacon in the archdiocese, whom Church leadership mishandled, while some lay members seemingly attempted to protect him. Read more
Republicans from Michigan to Washington are voicing concerns regarding Catholic Charities' apparent involvement in the crisis at America's southern border, which includes child sex-trafficking and national security risks. Michigan Republican Party chairman Kristina Karamo highlighted some of those concerns about the U.S. bishops' social justice arm during the 35th Biennial Republican Leadership Conference held on Sept. 22. Read more
Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, is demanding transparency from Catholic Charities USA as it continues to rake in taxpayer dollars to facilitate illegal immigration. In Thursday's episode of The Vortex, Church Militant CEO Michael Voris interviewed Rep. Gooden about the billions of dollars Catholic Charities has received from the federal government to further the migration crisis at the southern border. Read more
The U.S. bishops' support for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has transformed into a contentious focal point in the nation's ongoing abortion battle. The recently implemented PWFA was ostensibly designed to address a gap in U.S. employment law by mandating "reasonable accommodations" for pregnancy-related limitations. But the Biden administration's Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which was entrusted with interpreting the PWFA, now plans to introduce a mandate for employers to cover abortion. Read more
Catholic men in Tyler, Texas, are getting really serious about their commitment to being Christian men and fathers under the patronage of St. Joseph. They invite men everywhere to join them for the "Terror of Demons" Men's Conference on Oct. 28. The all-day, in-person conference will take place at Bishop Gorman High School in Smith County. Read more