In the January shutdown, Democratic lawmakers backed down on their threat to keep the government closed until a DACA deal was reached. ment funded through March 23 was overshadowed by the $1 trillion spending package of which it was a part.

The divergence in Texas might be viewed as a microcosm of the national debate over what it means to be pro-life.

U.S. bishops are defending an Illinois law that permits government employees to join together in bargaining units and, by majority vote, designate a union to collectively represent them in contract negotiations and employment disputes.

“The youth of our nation are shaming the adult world into action.”

Though about 30 to 40 were arrested, hundreds showed up to take part in the “Catholic Day of Action with Dreamers.”