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The Friday Loop - March 28, 2025

TRUMP ADMIN TO FREEZE PLANNED PARENTHOOD FUNDS

The Trump administration plans to immediately freeze over $27 million in family planning funding, including funds slated to go to Planned Parenthood. The freeze is part of the administration's government-wide crackdown on controversial diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming.

GOP LAWMAKERS MOVE TO ABOLISH TSA

Sens. Mike Lee, R-UT, and Tommy Tuberville, R-AL, introduced the "Abolish the TSA Act of 2025" yesterday to dissolve the Transportation Security Administration, advocating for privatized airport security under Federal Aviation Administration oversight.

TRUMP ADVISER’S VENMO CONTACTS SPARK SECURITY CONCERNS

Trump national security adviser Mike Waltz is facing renewed criticism after his Venmo friend list was discovered to be publicly accessible until Wednesday afternoon. He had 328 people on his Venmo, including journalists, military officers, lobbyists, and political figures.

LENTEN LESSONS: IS CONFIRMATION NECESSARY FOR SALVATION?

Does it make a difference if you receive or don’t receive Confirmation? Watch and learn more about these questions with Fr. Rocky in today’s Lenten Lesson on the Sacraments from Relevant Radio.

TRUMP PULLS STEFANIK NOMINATION TO KEEP MAJORITY

President Donald Trump has withdrawn Rep. Elise Stefanik’s, R-NY, UN ambassador nomination to safeguard the GOP’s narrow House majority, citing her strong support. “With Elise, we have nothing to worry about come Election Day," he said.

AUTO WORKERS' UNION PRAISES TRUMP TARIFFS

United Auto Workers this week praised the Trump administration’s move to place major tariffs on passenger cars and trucks coming into the US market, saying that the change could help thousands of blue-collar auto jobs become accessible to working-class communities.

DENNIS QUAID ON HELPING TO SECURE YOUR FUTURE

"Gold and silver can help you protect what matters most. That's why I partnered with Goldco. They made buying gold and silver super easy for me... and they can do the same for you." - Dennis Quaid

SO MUCH NEWS

Here are the stories we couldn’t fit in today’s LOOP: • Over 150 pro-life leaders to Congress: "Defund Planned Parenthood." • A new bill would defund NPR and PBS, citing their "propaganda." • Christendom College's women's basketball team has won again!

PRAY AND TAKE ACTION

Please join us and all those gathering to protest the satanic sacrilege still scheduled to take place at the Kansas State Capitol TODAY. Pray, and take action by adding your name to our petition against this horrific act.

KENTUCKY STUDENTS WRITE ENTIRE GOSPEL ON CAMPUS

Students at the public Western Kentucky University woke up on March 11 to find the entire Gospel of John chalked out on the central walkway across campus. Here's the backstory.

CUSSING IN PUBLIC

Catholic media outlets have recently drawn attention to the troubling and widespread use of both blasphemy and coarse language. In a March 24 article for Angelus News, journalist Robert Brennan noted how normalized the use of profanities has become, compared with previous eras.

HOW MUCH OF YOUR PAYCHECK SHOULD YOU SAVE?

Here’s the deal: Finding the right amount of money to set aside from each paycheck is the key to feeling financially secure and hitting your goals. Here are some invaluable tips to help you figure out the right number for your household.

CATHOLIC 101

"The battle against temptations is the first, most important, and unceasing battle for any serious Christian who is intent on following Christ to the very end," writes Father Nnamdi Moneme. We must prioritize that battle.

SAINT OF THE DAY

Pope Saint Sixtus ascended to the papacy in 432. As the 44th pope, he approved the results of the Council of Ephesus and actively resisted the heresies of Nestorianism and Pelagianism. Saint Sixtus also frequently corresponded with Saint Augustine of Hippo.

DAILY PSALM

"I am the Lord your God: hear my voice." (Psalm 81:11)

DAILY READINGS

Today's Mass readings.

HEARTWARMING

Watch three priest sons celebrate Mass for their mother with dementia on her birthday.