LOOP: Trump calls for the arrest of Democratic lawmakers

The LOOP FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 TRUMP CALLS FOR ARREST OF 'SEDITIOUS' DEM LAWMAKERS  President Donald Trump yesterday called for the arrest of six Democratic lawmakers who released a social media video warning U.S. service members to reject "illegal orders" from the White House. Trump called their statement.

View in browser FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21 TRUMP CALLS FOR ARREST OF 'SEDITIOUS' DEM LAWMAKERS  President Donald Trump yesterday called for the arrest of six Democratic lawmakers who released a social media video warning U.S. service members to reject "illegal orders" from the White House. Trump called their statement "SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!"  READ POLL: VOTERS THINK TRUMP IS HARMING THE ECONOMY  Americans are registering deep frustration with the Trump presidency this term, giving negative reviews of the economy and saying rising prices are straining their budgets, according to a new FOX News national survey.  READ AMERICAN ON ROAD TO SAINTHOOD?  Mother of seven, pro-life advocate, and Harvard graduate Ruth Pakaluk has officially been recognized as a Servant of God, as the Church begins examining her life for possible sainthood.  READ PLAN TO ABOLISH EDUCATION DEPT WELL UNDERWAY  The Trump administration says it has taken a major step toward dismantling the Department of Education, advancing a long-promised plan to return education authority to the states.  READ EPSTEIN VOTE EXPOSES RIFTS IN BOTH PARTIES  A failed GOP effort to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett over her 2019 texts with Jeffrey Epstein exploded into bipartisan accusations of hypocrisy and backroom dealing, with both parties turning on their own members.  READ TEEN THRILLED TO LEARN HE'LL SPEAK WITH POPE LEO  A California high schooler says his "jaw dropped" when he was chosen as one of the few teens nationwide to address Pope Leo XIV at the National Catholic Youth Conference.  READ FEDERAL GOV. CONFRONTS BIAS AGAINST AMERICAN WORKERS  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidance this week, warning employers not to favor foreign nationals over American workers in violation of federal law. The document warns: "Unlawful bias against American workers... is a large-scale problem in multiple industries nationwide."  READ AD: STEP INTO THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS  Experience the wonder of the Nativity through Scripture, prayer, and reflection that draw you into the mystery of the Incarnation. Perfect for families, parish groups, or quiet personal devotion — a beautiful way to keep Christ at the center of your Christmas season.  LEARN MORE REPORT SHOWS SURGE OF ANTI-CHRISTIAN VIOLENCE IN EUROPE  A new OIDAC report documents more than 2,200 anti-Christian offenses across Europe in 2024, including arson, assaults, and murder, urging EU lawmakers to take action.  READ BISHOPS CALL ON CATHOLICS TO PRAY FOR END OF ABORTION  The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is calling on Catholics across the country to pray for an end of abortion on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade this coming January. The annual National Prayer Vigil for Life will begin Jan. 22 with evening Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.  READ NOT TO BE MISSED... Here are the stories we couldn't fit in today's LOOP: A new pro-life film challenges the "fake clinics" narrative against pro-life pregnancy centers.  READ Pessimism is on the rise in American cities, a new survey found, while optimism is surging among rural Americans.  READ Gallup found that two in five young American women would permanently leave the country.  READ GOOD-LOOKING BOARDGAMES  Certain board games are attractive enough to leave out on display, making your living room cozier and inviting everyone to a lighthearted pastime. Check out this list of old-fashioned games like backgammon and cribbage, along with beautiful redesigns of Monopoly and Battleship, plus sleek and artistic playing cards and holders!  READ CATHOLIC 101  So very many Christians attempt to grow in "virtue" by no longer having emotional reactions. That approach dishonors the inherent goodness of our bodies, argues Father Derek Sakowski. True maturation comes from reconciling all parts of our bodies and souls into harmony. Here's what that looks like.  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  Today the Church commemorates the presentation of the Blessed Virgin as a child by her parents, Saints Joachim and Anne, at the temple in Jerusalem.  READ DAILY PSALM  "We praise your glorious name, O mighty God." (1 Chronicles 29)  READ DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ THE DEEP  In a recent memo ahead of the annual Climate Summit, Bill Gates considerably toned down the narrative of climate change alarmism, saying the main focus shouldn't solely be on the climate, but instead on improving people's lives. In this episode of The Deep, Erika discusses the rise and fall of climate alarmism. She dives into the history of the "global warming" apocalypse narrative, and turns to John Paul II to gain a proper human-centered approach to environmentalism.  WATCH Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization., PO Box 3310, Carmel, IN 46082 (317) 669-6127 Unsubscribe Manage preferences