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The Tuesday Loop - August 25, 2026
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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS ‘ECONOMIC D-DAY’ SANCTIONS AGAINST IRAN
The sanctions target nearly 60 Iran-affiliated entities as part of "Operation Economic Outcast," which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said is intended to isolate the Middle Eastern nation financially "until Iran stands alone."
IN HOMETOWN SPEECH, VANCE TOUTS $1B OHIO STEEL INVESTMENT, URGES VOTER TO BACK GOP IN MIDTERMS
The Vice President spoke at the mill where his grandfather worked for decades, hailing President Trump's efforts to reshore American manufacturing and create jobs.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MOVES TO STRIP AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION OF LAW SCHOOL ACCREDITATION
The Trump administration has long claimed that the American Bar Association's chokehold on law school accreditation has resulted in promoting progressive ideals at law schools and penalizing conservatives in the legal field. Now, the administration is aiming at fixing the issue.
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PRO-LIFER MARK HOUCK WARNS NEW JERSEY LAW COULD CRIMINALIZE PRAYER OUTSIDE OF ABORTION FACILITIES
CatholicVote's Mark Houck called the legislation the "FACE Act 2.0" and warned that it would likely violate "our God-given rights" if it becomes law.
JUDGE STRIKES DOWN TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S IMMIGRANT VISA FREEZE FOR 75 COUNTRIES
A Biden-appointed judge argued that the policy exceeded the State Department's authority and was therefore unlawful, although legal experts cautioned that the judge may have acted too quickly before the agency had finished its final policy review.
FULTON SHEEN WEBCAST TO PREPARE CATHOLICS FOR SEPTEMBER BEATIFICATION
A free webcast on Aug. 27 will help Catholics understand the cause for canonization for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen prior to his beatification next month.
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POPE LEO: CATHOLIC LEGISLATORS SHOULD WISELY GUIDE AI INNOVATION, NOT HINDER IT
Addressing advances in artificial intelligence and subsequent regulations, the pontiff urged Catholic lawmakers to ask "not merely what can we do, but what ought we to do?”
DUTCH BISHOP URGES POPE LEO TO REFOCUS CHURCH ON SALVATION OF SOULS OVER SYNODAL PROCESS
In an open letter, Bishop Rob Mutsaerts called on the Holy Father to abandon what the Dutch prelate described as the deeply flawed synodal process, which he argued has failed to address the needs of the Catholic Church.
CATHOLIC ACCESSORIES FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL
With a new school year on the horizon, these accessories will help children keep their faith as their focus.
CATHOLIC 101
This past week, the Church celebrated the feast of St. Bernard, whose hagiography includes a strange legend about the Blessed Mother healing him with her breast milk. At least, it's strange to modern ears--but to a medieval Catholic, it pointed to the beautiful spiritual reality of the Blessed Mother's care for her children.
SAINT OF THE DAY
Today, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Louis IX, a French king who sought to place Christ at the center of his rule, embracing a life of prayer, justice, and generous care for the poor.
DAILY PSALM
"The Lord comes to judge the earth." (Psalm 96)
DAILY READINGS
Today's Mass readings.
HISTORIC
Catholic NFL kicker Harrison Butker just nailed a 69-yard field goal for the Chiefs. WATCH & SHARE
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