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Pope Leo XIV Accepts Liberty Medal and Urges U.S. to Recommit to Founding Ideals

He used the award, a July 4 letter and a visit to Lampedusa to press Americans to protect life, welcome migrants and temper public rhetoric.

America 250 Civics Coalition Wraps 100+ Events and Names Inaugural Presidential 1776 Winner

Katy Tur’s Question About Mike Johnson’s ‘Creator’ Line Draws Viral Backlash

Gorsuch Faces Right-Wing Backlash Over 'Credal Nation' Remarks on Book Tour

At Capitol Prayer Event, Speaker Mike Johnson Reasserts God as Source of Americans’ Rights

Kaine Uses Op-Ed to Clarify Stand: Rights Are Secured by Law, Not Divine Decree