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  Apr 12, 2025

  Trump's week in review: Tariffs paused; sanctuary cities in crosshairs; religious freedom nominee named

  It was another busy week in the Trump presidency, with several items of note — from defunding sanctuary cities to restarting a government office to help victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants. Here are five developments from the Trump administration that unfolded throughout the past week.

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  Apr 11, 2025

  Kansas lawmakers override veto to protect religious beliefs of foster families

  A bill designed to prevent the state of Kansas from infringing on the religious liberty of foster families and prospective foster families will become law now that the state legislature has overridden a gubernatorial veto of the measure. 

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  Apr 11, 2025

  Who has Trump picked for his cabinet? Here are 12 of his nominees

  More than six months into the second Trump administration, President Donald Trump has had many of his cabinet picks confirmed as several others still await confirmation from the United States Senate. Here are 12 picks Trump made for his cabinet. 

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  Apr 11, 2025

  5 things to know about new US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee

  Prior to serving in his new role as United States Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee served as a pastor, amassed a lengthy career in state and presidential politics and became a television personality. Here are five things to know.

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  Apr 10, 2025

  USCCB ends contracting with gov’t after Trump refugee resettlement cuts

  The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has announced its intention to sever its refugee resettlement contracts with the federal government following cuts made by the Trump administration to combat waste and fraud. 

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  Apr 9, 2025

  'Assassination Culture': Half of Left-leaning Americans say assassinating Trump, Musk is justified

  A new survey reveals that about half of Americans who lean Left politically believe murdering President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk is at least somewhat justified as concerns mount about “assassination culture.”

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  Apr 9, 2025

  Aspiring preacher Canaan Hill advances to Top 24 on 'American Idol'

  An aspiring preacher who won a coveted “platinum ticket” on “American Idol” has advanced to the top 24 as he has continued to impress the judges with his musical abilities. 

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  Apr 9, 2025

  Kan. Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes bill to protect prospective foster families from religious discrimination

  The governor of Kansas has vetoed a bill that would ensure religious liberty for foster families and prospective foster families, as other states have prevented religious Americans from serving as foster parents due to their views on gender and sexuality. 

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  Apr 8, 2025

  Judge upholds mandate for pro-life pregnancy centers to refer patients for abortion

  Illinois cannot require pro-life ministries to promote abortion but can require pro-life doctors to provide referrals for abortion because such a requirement doesn't "implicate speech," a federal judge ruled. 

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  Apr 8, 2025

  UConn star Paige Bueckers says 'God's strength' helped Huskies win national title

  University of Connecticut women's basketball star Paige Bueckers credited "God's strength" after the Huskies won the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Women's Basketball Tournament on Sunday.