We should take practical steps to protect migrants and we should creatively preach what the church teaches, says NCR columnist Michael Sean Winters.

NCR readers respond to articles about Vice President JD Vance, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Bishop ...

[6] The confirmation process includes several rounds of investigation and review, beginning with the submission of a personal financial disclosure report and a background check. The nominee is then ...

She went into her first Senate confirmation hearing with strong backing from GOP senators. Kristi Noem, Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Homeland Security, faced Senators Friday at ...

He also worked for George Soros, a major supporter of Democrats.Video below: Scott Bessent sounds alarm on deficit during Treasury Secretary confirmation hearingRepublican Sen. Ron Johnson of ...

During the confirmation hearing, Zeldin declined to say whether he believed the EPA had a responsibility to regulate climate change under the law. “It was not a decision of the Supreme Court ...

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill questioned Scott Bessent’s stance on taxes, tariffs, trade and other issues during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee. The treasury secretary ...

Wicker did not specify what day the vote would take place, but said it could be as late as next Thursday if Senate Democrats do not allow the chamber to speed up the confirmation process. “I expect ...

So now Sen. Joni Ernst says she is going to support Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense. She has chosen to ignore the reports about his mismanagement of donations at veterans ...

Former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will appear before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Thursday ...

WASHINGTON - Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks will enter into its third day Thursday. The former governor of North Dakota and businessman is ...