On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With the end of Title 42 just hours away, the surge of migrants attempting to cross the Southern Border illegally is breaking records. Former President Donald Trump says he is against the end of Title 42 and thinks it will lead to 15 million migrants entering the country. Managing Partner of Brighton Strategy Group, John Ullyot, joins to share his thoughts on the end of Title 42 and what he thinks comes next. Meanwhile, a former lawmaker in Mexico was recently convicted of a crime for writing social media posts that push back against the transgender movement. The case involves Rodrigo Ivan Cortes, a pro-life civil leader. Director of Advocacy in Latin America and the Caribbean for ADF International, Tomas Henriquez, is defending Rodrigo Cortes and joins to share where things stand now with his client's case. And there are new developments on the fighting between Israel and Palestine. Managing Director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, joins to talk about what we are seeing play out in the Gaza strip right now. Finally this evening, a centuries-old group associated with both the Vatican and the Holy Land held an event to raise awareness of Jerusalem as a place of encounter. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser spoke with the head of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Cardinal Fernando Filoni.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: There are new developments in the House investigation into President Joe Biden's family, and a suspected "influence peddling and business scheme" involving foreign nationals from China. And President Biden discussed the debt ceiling during a speech in New York today, as Republican lawmakers and the president are running out of time to come to an agreement on resolving the critical matter. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control says drug overdose deaths in the United States have been on the rise for the past 2 decades. The most recent report offers some startling revelations. President and CEO of Adult and Teen Challenge, a Christian group focused on addiction and recovery, Gary Blackard, joins to tell us about the addiction epidemic in the US, how it started and where things stand now. And the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom released its annual report last week detailing the increase of religious violations around the world. President of Global Liberty Alliance, Jason Poblete, joins to share whether it surprises him to see countries like Nicaragua, Cuba and Nigeria on the list of countries of concern. Finally this evening, the Holy Year 2025 is approaching and preparations are well underway. A press conference at the Vatican outlined the program and the main new features of the event. EWTN Vatican Bureau Journalist, Benjamin Crockett has more.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Just after the financial markets closed today, President Joe Biden was scheduled to sit down at the White House and talk to top lawmakers about increasing the nation’s 31 trillion dollar debt ceiling. Meanwhile, migrant encounters at the Southern Border are expected to jump dramatically after Title 42 goes away on Thursday. A recent New York Times report claims the Biden Administration has lost track of thousands of unaccompanied minors now living in the US. And the governor of North Dakota banned the use of transgender pronouns in government and school institutions. Director of the DeVos Center for Life, Religion and Family and the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow, Jay Richards, joins to share his thoughts on this new law. An organization of pro-life doctors has been the target of a weeks-long malicious cyber attack. The attacks began in late April. Executive Director of the pro-life American College of Pediatricians, Doctor Jill Simons, joins to tell us more about these attacks and the timing of them. Finally this evening, a global group of religious sisters say they are grateful to Pope Francis for his recent announcement that women will have a vote in the upcoming Synod of Bishops. President of the International Union of Superiors General, Sister Nadia Coppa, joins to share her reaction to the news and what she thinks it means for the Church.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Thousands of migrants continue to gather along the Southern Border, as Title 42 ends Thursday. Republicans say the surge will overwhelm law enforcement. The Biden Administration says it is ready. With Title 42 coming to an end, and the ongoing, intense debt ceiling debate still unresolved, it’s shaping up to be a very critical week for the White House and US lawmakers watching the proverbial clock ticking on key issues and proposals. And a new poll finds more than 6 in 10 Americans believe President Joe Biden does not have the mental sharpness nor the physical health to serve effectively as president. Director of the Center for Progress and Innovation at the Independent Women's Forum, Julie Gunlock, joins to tell us what she thinks this all signals. Meanwhile, a new report from the United Nations says Afghanistan's Taliban rulers are carrying out public executions, stonings and other types of punishments. The CEO of the Christian non-profit Biglife, John Heerema, joins to tell us about this report from the United Nations and whether it mentioned the Christian families who are receiving death threats. Finally this evening, preparations continue for the first session of the Synod of Bishops in October in Rome. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, spoke to Cardinal Mario Grech, the Synod's Secretary General to discuss how the synod is progressing.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Lawmakers have passed a pro-life law in North Carolina that Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America says will “protect unborn babies from late-term abortions” and provide millions of dollars in support for children. And Democrats are ratcheting up calls for Supreme Court ethics reform. Republicans accuse Democrats of being bitter over recent High Court rulings. Meanwhile, a new report says the test scores for 8th graders in the United States in both US History and Civics are on the decline. Spokesperson for the Defense of Freedom Institute and former Press Secretary for the US Department of Education, Angela Morabito, joins to take us inside these numbers, how they are compiled and how concerning this is. Pope Francis will send a representative to the coronation on Saturday of King Charles III in England. Rome Correspondent for the National Catholic Register, Edward Pentin, is in England for the coronation. He joins to discuss how significant it is that Cardinal Nichols will give a formal blessing and what it might signal for future Catholic-Anglican relations. Finally this evening, EWTN Ireland presented its latest film in Rome. The "Faith of Our Fathers" is the title of the movie that tells the story of a Catholic priest hiding in fear of the Austere laws of the penal times in Ireland. Director of EWTN Ireland, Aidan Gallagher, joins to tell us more about this film.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: New details have surfaced about the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the Biden family business and possible links to China. The GOP led committee, headed by Kentucky Congressman James Comer, has now released some of the financial evidence they have uncovered from the US Treasury Department. And with June 1st, 2023 moving in fast, President Joe Biden and top congressional leaders will meet in the coming days to try to forge an agreement on how to spend the nation’s money moving forward. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood received more taxpayer money last year than any time in its history. President of Pro-Life Human Coalition, Jeff Bradford, joins to take us through this annual report from Planned Parenthood and what stood out the most. It is less than 3 months until World Youth Day, and Pope Francis says he hopes participants use the event as a chance to become more hopeful. EWTN News Vatican Correspondent, Colm Flynn, joins to tell us what he has been hearing from the people of Lisbon all week. Finally this evening, toy company Mattel recently revealed its first Barbie doll representing a person with down syndrome. The toy company worked with the National Down Syndrome Society. Lejeune Fellow at the Word on Fire Institute, Mark Bradford, joins to share what his reaction was when he first heard that Mattel planned to make the Barbie doll.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The archbishop for military services is speaking out against the provision to allow abortions at the Department for Veterans Affairs medical centers in certain circumstances. The head of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, joins to tell us why he felt it was so important to write this letter. Meanwhile, Congress is now officially on the clock to raise the debt ceiling, or face a first-ever default. President Biden has invited the 4 House and Senate leaders to meet with him next Tuesday. Host of 'O'Connor Tonight' on the Salem News Channel, Larry O'Connor, joins to share what he thinks needs to happen for both sides to come together. And the "bring our families home campaign" delivered a message to President Biden. 22 states say they are supporting a Christian bakery owner who is being sued for not making a cake for a gender transition. Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cake Shop and his lawyer, Jake Warner from Alliance Defending Freedom, join to discuss the case. Finally this evening, the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross is hosting a conference these days to discuss the theme "Communicating the Christian Message in the Plurality of Contemporary Voices." Professor Jim Macnamara from the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, joins to tell us more about this seminar.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Congressman James Comer, says he now has bank record evidence showing President Joe Biden and his family received millions of dollars from the country's biggest adversary, Communist China. And President Biden will now meet with key congressional lawmakers in an effort to avert a default on the debt. Meanwhile, First Republic Bank became the third midsized bank to fail in less than 2 months. President and Chief Investment Officer for the Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, Tony Minopoli, joins to break down why it happened. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill introduced a bill last week aimed at barring children under the age of 13 from accessing social media platforms. Senior Policy Analyst at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Clare Morrell, joins to tell us more about this new bipartisan legislation. Church leaders in Florida are speaking out against a new measure regarding the death penalty. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill that allows prisoners to be sentenced to death without a unanimous jury verdict. Executive Director for the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, Michael Sheedy, joins to tell us more about this new measure. Finally this evening, a new exhibition at the Vatican examines the ways the Church could improve the lives of women. Creator and Curator of the Photographic Exhibition, Women's Cry, Lia Beltrami, joins to tell us about this exhibition.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden welcomed the head of the Philippines to the White House. The visit comes as the US and its partners try to counter the growing influence of China. And since President Biden took office, up to 5.5 million people have illegally crossed the Southern border, according to border patrol data, and more than a million have evaded authorities. Now, House Republicans are rolling out what they say is a major immigration reform bill, as part of their Commitment to America Agenda. Meanwhile, Justice Samuel Alito told the Wall Street Journal last Friday that he has a pretty good idea who was responsible for the unprecedented disclosure of the leaked draft opinion regarding Roe. Senior Reporter at the Daily Signal, Mary Margaret Olohan, joins to share her reaction. Pope Francis is back in Rome following his 3 day trip to Hungary. European Correspondent for the National Catholic Register, Solene Tadie, joins to talk to us about some of the highlights from the apostolic visit. Finally this evening, officials in Ukraine say they are planning a Spring counter-offensive in the more than 1 year long conflict. Ukraine's leader says his military will not wait for the delivery of new military equipment. Managing partner for Brighten Strategy Group, John Ullyot, joins to share what he makes of Ukraine pushing forward with its Spring offensive and how effective he thinks it will be.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis arrived in Hungary for his 41st apostolic journey abroad. Reporter at EWTN Hungary, Domonkos Pulay, joins to share how the people of Hungary welcomed the Holy Father upon his arrival. Meanwhile, the Biden administration accused pro-life Republicans of trying to control women. President Joe Biden even brought up the topic of abortion with campaign donors after announcing his bid for reelection. And, the fight over the Defense Department's abortion policies continues. The Department of Veteran Affairs is using US taxpayer dollars to pay for abortions, plus related travel expenses. Republicans claim both policies are against the law. The Biden Administration is launching a hotline to provide abortion referrals through the Department of Health and Human Services. Attorney and spokesperson, Nicole Hunt, joins to share her reaction to this new government funded abortion referral hotline. Finally this evening, Franciscan University of Steubenville has initiated the Unplugged Scholarship. It provides financial assistance to students who give up using a smartphone for the entire time they are undergraduates. Two of Franciscan University students on the Unplugged Scholarship, Theresa Ryan and Caleb Haskell, join to share what it's like not having a smartphone and how much time they spent on their smart phones before giving them up.

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