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The Wednesday Loop - September 2, 2026

HOUSE DEMOCRATS JOIN GOP TO CONDEMN SOCIALISM

A squadron of four congressional Democrats introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to formally condemn socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America in particular. The proposal would also weaken Republican efforts to enact election integrity measures.

DOJ SUES KANSAS SCHOOL DISTRICT OVER TRANS POLICY

The Justice Department sued the Kansas City school district for allegedly violating federal law and hiding students’ “gender transitions” from parents. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon said that parental rights “are paramount” and pledged, “The Department will not tolerate school districts playing fast and loose with federal law in the service of radical gender ideology.”

FAR-LEFT SENATE CANDIDATE APOLOGIZES FOR RATIONALIZING SYNAGOGUE ATTACK

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed apologized for his comments regarding a violent attack on a Detroit-area synagogue earlier this year. “But to anyone who feels like my comments might have been hurtful, I’m really sorry. That was not my intention,” he said Aug. 29. After the attack in March, El-Sayed had called violence a “cycle” and quipped that “hurt people hurt people.”

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ANALYSIS: VANCE-LED COALITION TARGETS ABUSE OF WORK VISA PROGRAMS

The Vice President is spearheading a movement to expose and put a stop to the abuse of H-1B worker visas. But what are H-1B visas, and how are they abused?

BASKETBALL STAR INVITES WNBA CHIEF TO DISCUSSION ‘TRANSGENDER’ PLAYER RULES

Former New York Knicks player Enes Kanter Freedom called on Women’s National Basketball Association Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to join him in a public debate over what rules should govern the inclusion of exclusion of “transgender” players in girls’ and women’s sports.

KENTUCKY ATTORNEY GENERAL ACCUSES ABORTION GROUP OF VIOLATING STATE LAWS

Attorney General Russell Coleman said that a recent airplane-banner stunt promoting mail-order abortion pills may have been illegal. “It appears abortion activists are flying over Louisville advertising illegal drugs,” he said. “They are breaking the law.”

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US CATHOLIC GROUP REMOVES CONFERENCE SPEAKER, ALLEGEDLY UNDER PRESSURE FROM CHINA

The U.S.-China Catholic Association rescinded its invitation for Purdue University professor and vocal Chinese government critic Fenggang Yang to speak at the group’s annual conference, with New Jersey Republican Rep. Chris Smith alleging that the Chinese government pressed for Yang’s removal.

POPE LEO GIVES EASTERN SYNODS AUTHORITY TO REMOVE PATRIARCHS

The Holy Father amended the Code of Canons of the Eastern Canons to empower the synods of bishops to remove patriarchs in grave and irreparable situations to “restore the wounded communion” in the case of serious rifts.

THE ANTIDOTE TO GREED: SHORT AND SWEET WAYS TO TEACH YOUR KIDS FINANCIAL LITERACY

Financial literacy requires discipline, patience, and generosity. Here are seven tips for instilling such habits in your children to help them be good stewards of God's blessings.

CATHOLIC 101

Get to know Zeale News’ editor-in-chief as she reflects on several major works by Ven. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen ahead of his beatification Mass in St. Louis and how the beloved bishop’s books have formed her in faith and journalism.

SAINT OF THE DAY

Today, the Church celebrates the September Martyrs, 191 Catholics who were executed for their faith during the French Revolution.

DAILY PSALM

"Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be His own." (Psalm 33)

DAILY READINGS

Today's Mass readings.

THEOLOGY OF STYLE

Join Cecilia in exploring the world of thrifting with fashion expert, Lillian Fallon. Learn the secret to finding versatile treasures that build on what’s already in your closet. Check out the latest from Flourish, out now on Zeale. WATCH

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