On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A new Senate report reveals rioters had posted several violent threats online in the days and weeks leading up to the January 6th Capitol attack, but government agencies failed to act. And a day after visiting Guatemala, searching for the root causes of immigration, Vice President Kamala Harris met with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador in Mexico in an attempt to build cooperation with that nation on immigration. The Biden administration is expanding Trump-era restrictions on US investments in some of China's high-tech companies. Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, Nina Shea, joins to share why she says this move is as much about religious freedom as it is national security. A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by Planned Parenthood against new pro-life policies in Lubbock, Texas. Founder of "Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn," Mark Lee Dickson, tells us about the ruling and why the judge said that Planned Parenthood did not have the standing to bring a lawsuit. Finally this evening, speaking to a community of French priests studying in Rome, Pope Francis said "weakness is a chance for an encounter with God." Official of the Dicastery for Communications, Father Felipe Herrera, joins to tell us more about this audience with the Pope and about his message.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Vice President Kamala Harris visited Guatemala in Central America, to bring a message of the importance of hope, but also to encourage would-be migrants to stay home so as not to risk a dangerous journey. The US Senate is back from their Memorial Day recess, and the rush is on to get a number of bills to the floor for a vote. However, West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin served up a major blow to progressive Democrats, when he said he will not vote for the 'For the People Act'. Speaking at the North Carolina GOP Convention on Saturday night, former President Donald Trump hinted at another run for the White House in 2024. Director of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Principles Project, Jon Schweppe, tells us what he thought of the former president's remarks. Pope Francis has expressed his pain over the discovery in Canada of the remains of 215 indigenous students of Church-run residential schools. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to share what the Pope said about the discovery. And finally this evening, a pro-life group has filed two lawsuits against the Department of Health and Human Services. Senior Attorney for Judicial Watch, Meredith Diliberto, joins us to talk about why the Center for Medical Progress has decided to file these two lawsuits and why it was so important for Judicial Watch to be in involved.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden spoke on the latest jobs report issued by the Labor Department. U.S. employers added a lukewarm 559,000 jobs in May. The President said the extra $300 in unemployment benefits will be ending in 90 days. Negotiations over President Biden's infrastructure plan have reached a critical phase in the Senate. The president has made a new offer, but it is still not enough for Senate Republicans to give the plan the green light. Meanwhile, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop of Munich and Freising, has resigned over the mishandling of clergy sexual abuse cases. Martin Rothweiler, director of EWTN Germany, joins to share what the cardinal's resignation letter says and whether the Holy Father has accepted the resignation. The Biden administration recently announced it would reverse policies that protected the conscience rights of religious hospitals. Richard Garnett, Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, joins to tell us more about some of the efforts to force religious hospitals to violate their character, mission or foundation. Finally this evening, the faithful in Mexico celebrated the Feast of Corpus Christi, on Thursday. Theologian and author, Dr. Edward Sri, joins to share why the feast was celebrated on Thursday in Mexico, yet for most of us it will be observed this weekend. Dr. Sri tells us about the origins of the feast day and why it is so important.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The White House is fully supporting President Joe Biden’s Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, after at least one senator called for his firing in the wake of a trove of emails being released through a Freedom of Information Request. The US Embassy to the Holy See is flying a pride flag for the month of June. The embassy released a statement to EWTN News Nightly and Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to share what the embassy said in the statement. Meanwhile, a Christian foster care agency in Kentucky says the state is forcing it to violate its religious mission. National and Political Affairs Correspondent, Kate Scanlon, shares the latest developments on the story and how Sunrise Children's Services has responded to the request from the state. A group of parents is suing the Loudon County School district over alleged racial discrimination and free speech violations. Chief Executive Officer of New Journey Political Action Committee, Autry Pruitt, tells us whether critics are right that critical race theory makes sweeping claims about racial groups, thus violating civil rights. Finally this evening, from a Congressman's staff member to becoming a US Congressman himself, it has been quite a journey for Representative Ben Cline. He says his Catholic faith is what keeps him disciplined.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden kicked off the administration’s “National Month of Action”, as the White House tries to incentivize Americans to roll up their sleeves and get their Covid-19 shots. Meanwhile, after the president released his latest $6 trillion budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, Republicans sounded the alarm. They claim that unless the administration reels in its spending plans, the threat of a recession is looming. According to an opinion piece, authorities in China are trying to eliminate Christianity and replace it with a Communist version of the faith. Author of "The Coming Collapse of China" and "The Great US-China Tech War," Gordon Chang, joins to share what is known about the people who are on trial for selling audio Bibles and tells us more about the allegations that China has created its own version of the Bible. The Holy Father has unveiled sweeping reform of the book in canon law that covers sanctions related to clergy sexual abuse. Assistant Professor of Canon Law at the Catholic University of America, Fr. James Bradley, joins to tell us the significance of the new laws and why it was necessary to make such changes to this part of Church law. Finally this evening, the Holy See has become an official observer at the United Nation's World Health Organization. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn, shares what the Holy See's non-member state observer position means.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis has changed Catholic Church law to criminalize sexual abuse by priests. Meanwhile, pro-life groups are condemning President Joe Biden's federal budget proposal for leaving out the Hyde Amendment, which helps block taxpayer money from funding abortion. Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, Joel Griffith, shares his thoughts on the Hyde Amendment being left out of the proposal and whether it comes as a surprise. The Biden administration is sending Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Costa Rica to speak with Central American officials about how to block migration to the United States. However, Senate Republicans say all the administration is doing is passing the buck, while the crisis continues. Florida State University has settled its lawsuit with Catholic student, Jack Denton, who sued the school last year, after he was removed from the student senate for private religious statements. Legal counsel for the Center for Academic Freedom with Alliance Defending Freedom, Logan Spena, tells us about the settlement. Finally this evening, Pope Francis has ended a month-long global Rosary marathon. In the Vatican gardens on Monday, the Holy Father prayed in front of an image of Our Lady, Undoer of Knots. EWTN Employee Chaplain, Fr. John Paul Zeller, joins to tell us more about the Rosary with the Pope and what his intentions were.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The debate over Holy Communion continues as the USCCB will soon decide whether President Joe Biden should be allowed to take part in the Eucharist, based on his public support for abortion. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco, spoke out after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claimed it is entirely up to her if she wants to receive Holy Communion, despite her support for abortion as well. Earlier this year, Pope Francis told Iraqi Christians he can see firsthand that the Church in Iraq is alive and that Christ is at work. We take a look back at the Holy Father's historic trip. And with continuous developments regarding COVID-19, the CDC recently relaxed mask-wearing guidelines for the fully vaccinated. Co-host of EWTN's 'Doctor Doctor' radio show, Dr. Thomas McGovern, discusses the new guidelines. The Biden Administration raised the refugee cap from 15,000 to 62,500. The USCCB says it is "a step in the right direction." Also, a look into how Kansas Representative Jake LaTurner's Catholic faith has impacted his life and work. Pope Francis announced a special year of the family, and dedicated this year to Saint Joseph. This comes 150 years after Pope Pius IX declared St. Joseph the patron of the Universal Church. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn, takes us to a Church in Rome that celebrated more than just St. Joseph's feast day. And we take a look at the growing devotion to St. Joseph throughout the US.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Senate is expected to vote on a bi-partisan bill aimed at countering China's global economic and political influence. One change that was not made in the Innovation and Competition Act has conservatives concerned. The amendment by Senators Mike Braun and James Lankford to protect the creation of life failed. Meanwhile, Pope Francis is sending representatives to Germany amid fierce criticism of its handling of abuse cases. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to tell us about the pastoral situation in the Archdiocese of Cologne. According to US Customs and Border Protection, in an 8 day span, border patrol agents apprehended 10 convicted sex offenders in the Del Rio sector of Texas, just after they had crossed into the US illegally. Attorney General for the State of Arizona, Mark Brnovich, shares whether this concerns him and gives us an update on where things stand now at the border. Finally this evening, Mother Lange School in West Baltimore is set to open in September and is the first new Catholic school to be built in Baltimore in 60 years. Head of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, Archbishop William Lori, joins to tell us more about Mother Mary Lange and why they built the school.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: In a letter released exclusively in EWTN's National Catholic Register, Archbishop Samuel Aquila from the Archdiocese of Denver, says in part "Germany's synodal assembly in fact proposes truly radical revisions of the structure of the Church and of her understanding of her mission." Archbishop Aquila joins to explain why he felt the sense of urgency to write this commentary now. Editor-in-Chief of Catholic News Agency Deutsch, AC Wimmer, shares what he thinks of Archbishop Aquila's letter and whether there has been any reaction in Germany. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans unveiled their nearly $1 trillion counteroffer to President Joe Biden's infrastructure proposal. Even though the Republican deal is still about a trillion dollars less than the president's plan, the GOP negotiator remains optimistic. Earlier this week, Pope Francis visited the Vatican's Communications Department. The visit was to mark 90 years of Vatican Radio and 160 years of the Vatican's newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano. Prefect of the Dicastery for Communications, Paolo Ruffini, tells us more about the work of the Vatican's Communications Department. Finally this evening, on Monday, the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore will turn 200 years old. Father James Boric, pastor of the Basilica of the Assumption, joins to share some of the highlights of the Basilica's history are.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Republicans and Democrats are racing to revise a bill to boost US science and technology, called the US Innovation and Competition Act. The bill will put new economic pressure on China, while helping to give the US an edge in producing high power computer chips and other cutting edge tools. Republican Representative from New Jersey, Chris Smith, joins us to share his thoughts on the announcement by the International Society for Stem Cell Research on removing the 14 day limit on experimentation on human embryos, and he also discusses topics related to the Wuhan lab and the Beijing Olympics. After visiting with Israeli and Palestinian leaders on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Egypt Wednesday, as efforts continue to sustain the fragile peace between Israel and Hamas. President Joe Biden is asking US intelligence officials to investigate the origins of COVID-19. President of the American Principles Project, Terry Schilling, joins to discuss why the president made this announcement now and whether he expects anything to come out of this investigation. Finally this evening, the Vatican's pre-seminary is moving outside Vatican walls. This comes as the pre-seminary school is undergoing a sexual abuse trial. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn, tells us more about this.

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