LOOP: Homan turns down temp in Minnesota

The LOOP FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 TRUMP BORDER CZAR SIGNALS CHANGES IN MINNESOTA  Border Czar Tom Homan said in a Minneapolis press conference yesterday that the Trump administration is making internal changes to federal immigration operations following two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by border enforcement agents. "President Trump wants this fixed, and I'm going to fix it, with your help," Homan said. "I don't want to see anybody die."

View in browser FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 TRUMP BORDER CZAR SIGNALS CHANGES IN MINNESOTA  Border Czar Tom Homan said in a Minneapolis press conference yesterday that the Trump administration is making internal changes to federal immigration operations following two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by border enforcement agents. "President Trump wants this fixed, and I'm going to fix it, with your help," Homan said. "I don't want to see anybody die."  READ REPUBLICANS, DEMS AGREE TO SEPARATE DHS FUNDING, AVOID SHUTDOWN  Republicans and Democrats reached a deal last night to vote on a separate bill funding the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks, allowing other funding bills to be voted through. The deal will avoid a government shutdown while allowing debate over making DHS funding contingent on a number of proposed reforms.  READ HHS ENDS 'VAGUE' BIDEN-ERA GUIDANCE ON ABORTION DRUGS  The Health Department yesterday rescinded a 2023 guidance from the Biden administration on stocking abortion pills in pharmacies, calling the guidance "vague and ambiguous" and arguing it may have violated pharmacists' freedom of conscience.  READ AD: STARTING HOMESCHOOLING MIDYEAR? START HERE  Not returning to school after the holidays? You're not alone—and it's not too late. This article shares practical tips to help Catholic families start homeschooling midyear with confidence, including how to ease the transition, choose curriculum wisely, and use flexible online courses to get started now.   START NOW  SENATOR INTRODUCES BILL TO RESTORE ABORTION PILL REGS  Senate Pro-Life Caucus Chair Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., reintroduced legislation this week aimed at restoring safety standards for chemical abortion drugs that were loosened under the Biden administration. Here are the provisions contained in The Support and Value Expectant (SAVE) Moms and Babies Act.  READ STEAK N' SHAKE TO MATCH TRUMP DOLLARS FOR EMPLOYEES' BABIES  The fast food company Steak 'n Shake has announced it will match $1,000 in federal investment contributions for the newborn children of its employees, joining a growing number of companies participating in President Donald Trump's new savings initiative aimed at helping families build long-term wealth for their children.  READ BISHOPS ASK TRUMP TO ALLOW HAITIANS TO STAY IN US  Two Catholic bishops who lead the U.S. bishops' conference migration and international justice committees warned that conditions in Haiti remain too dangerous for people to return safely and urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision, which takes effect Feb. 3, to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) legal status for Haitians living in the U.S.  READ AD: A DEEPER LENT BEGINS HERE  Daily meditations from Ash Wednesday through Easter. Sample "….His love is not dependent on your performance. Your worth is not fragile. God's love is not delayed until you "get better." It is poured out now, exactly where you are. Whenever shame whispers, "You are not enough," Jesus responds gently, "You are mine"….  SEE THE SAMPLE PRO-LIFE CATHOLICS HOLD ADORATION AT OHIO STATE HOUSE  It's not every day that a state capitol building welcomes the Blessed Sacrament and allows adorers to pray for the unborn. But on Jan. 22, the Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of the Unborn, more than 80 people prayed before the Eucharist during adoration in the Ohio Statehouse's Governor Thomas Worthington Center.  READ INSPIRING: 'ROSARY GIRL WALK' DRAWS CROWD IN CALIFORNIA  More than 100 women gathered at the Manhattan Beach Pier in Southern California this month for a public rosary walk organized by a Catholic fitness influencer, highlighting young Catholic women's appetite for faith-based community.  READ FRUGAL FAMILY DINNERS: TIPS FROM A SEASONED MOM  Feeding a family on a budget doesn't have to feel stressful — these tried-and-true tips from a seasoned mom make frugal dinners simpler, smarter, and satisfying.  READ CATHOLIC 101  A journalist recently offered a beautiful reflection on the life and work of Catholic writer John Allen Jr., who passed away Jan. 22. Here's what faith and friendship look like through tears of mourning.  READ SAINT OF THE DAY  Today the Church honors St. Hyacintha of Mariscotti (1585-1640), who still harbored a love of worldly comfort even after entering a Franciscan convent. When her confessor visited one day and saw her luxurious chambers, he rebuked her. She repented and, later, performed many miracles.  READ DAILY PSALM  "Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned." (Psalm 51)  READ DAILY READINGS  Today's Mass readings.  READ THE DEEP  After Notre Dame unveiled its new, modernist stained-glass windows and reignited an old debate, Erika sat down with sculptor Dony MacManus to ask why modern art is so ugly – and what sacred beauty still demands of us. A bracing conversation on art, suffering, freedom, and faith.  WATCH Paid for by CatholicVote Civic Action, a 501(c)(4) organization, PO Box 3310, Carmel, IN 46082 (317) 669-6127 Unsubscribe Manage preferences