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Trump admin urges Supreme Court to reinstate military transgender ban

CV NEWS FEED // The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court Thursday to lift lower court injunctions and reinstate its ban on “transgender” military personnel, arguing the rulings undermine executive authority and endanger national security.  “The Constitution entrusts to the political branches the authority to determine the composition of the armed forces,” wrote Solicitor General … Read moreTrump admin urges Supreme Court to reinstate military transgender ban

Federal court blocks ballot curing in contested North Carolina Supreme Court race

CV NEWS FEED // A federal appeals court issued an order April 22 that temporarily blocks election officials from verifying ballots in a hotly contested race for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. Democratic incumbent candidate Justice Allison Riggs requested the order after lower courts, including the state Supreme Court, ruled that Republican … Read moreFederal court blocks ballot curing in contested North Carolina Supreme Court race

Homeschool team wins Colorado state science competition

CV NEWS FEED // A Colorado homeschool group won the state title of a Science Olympiad tournament April 5, with both middle and high school divisions taking first place in the competition at the University of Colorado Springs.  According to an April 22 article from local affiliate FOX21, the Science Olympiad is a national STEM … Read moreHomeschool team wins Colorado state science competition

Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s DEI crackdown in public schools

CV NEWS FEED // A federal judge in New Hampshire issued a temporary injunction Thursday, blocking the Trump administration’s directive aimed at curbing race-based diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices in K-12 schools. The ruling halts enforcement of the Department of Education’s (DOE) Feb. 14 memo, which warned schools they could lose federal funding if … Read moreFederal judge blocks Trump administration’s DEI crackdown in public schools

A (Very Short) History of US Presidents Attending Papal Funerals

U.S. President George W. Bush (L), U.S. first lady Laura Bush (2L), former U.S. presidents George Bush (C) and Bill Clinton (2R) and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) pay their respects to Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s Basilica April 6, 2005, in Vatican, City. Bush was the first U.S. president to … Read moreA (Very Short) History of US Presidents Attending Papal Funerals

Hong Kong court permits Cardinal Zen to travel for Pope Francis’ funeral

CV NEWS FEED // Cardinal Joseph Zen, a vocal critic of both Chinese government repression and the Vatican’s controversial dealings with Beijing, has been granted permission to leave Hong Kong and travel to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. Cardinal Zen, 93, departed April 23 after a court approved the temporary return of his … Read moreHong Kong court permits Cardinal Zen to travel for Pope Francis’ funeral

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