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Federal judge blocks anti-Catholic Washington law

A federal judge on Friday blocked a Washington state law requiring Catholic priests to report suspected child abuse or neglect, including any information they learn from sacramental confession, raising concerns about religious liberty.

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Judge blocks Washington state law requiring Catholic priests to report abuse, even if disclosed in confession

The State arguably could have chosen a less restrictive means of advancing its interest in protecting children from abuse and neglect by adding members of the clergy to the list of mandated

The Lewiston Tribune · 5h

WA law requiring clergy to report child abuse put on hold by federal judge

The law, adopted during the 2025 legislative session, has sparked a federal lawsuit, an investigation by the Department of Justice over claims of anti-Catholic bias and vows by Catholic leadership in Seattle and Spokane that their congregations would not fully abide by the requirement.

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Washington waits as Texas reacts to deadly floods

Disaster aid from Washington, DC to flood-ravaged Texas may be a long way away as lawmakers look for the Lone Star State to ...

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Waller says he's willing to lead Fed if Trump asks, but no contact so far

Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller, an advocate for an immediate interest rate cut, said on Friday he would accept the job ...

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Trump appointees pushed more marble in Fed building renovation White House now attacks

President Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim ...

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Can the Fed stay independent? Trump-era adviser may put it to the test.

Kevin Hassett's Trump-era makeover is fueling questions about the independence of the Federal Reserve as he emerges as a leading contender to succeed Jerome H. Powell as chair.

WA public radio stations brace for ‘devastating’ federal funding loss

Washington stations, particularly those serving rural populations, are in jeopardy after Congress passed a bill clawing back ...

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Trump’s attacks on Powell threaten the Fed’s independence. Here’s why it matters

President Donald Trump has opened up a new front in his attack on the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell: He says ...

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