New York City Mayor Mamdani took office on January 1, 2026. In the first month of his administration, Mamdani announced he had inherited “an enormous budget deficit.” Discussions have now started about how to plug the deficit. Did Mamdani inherit this deficit, or is the deficit the result of his plans for the city? Let’s take a look. Mayor Adams Budget History Mayor Eric Adams took office on January 1, 2022. Throughout his administration, there have been concerns around the... Read more
Congress has once again allowed the government to slip into a partial shutdown. Lawmakers have failed to agree on funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), leaving approximately 272,000 employees affected. Let’s take a look. What Is The Impact? Although the shutdown is limited to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), it still delivers major disruptions across travel, security, disaster response, and the livelihoods of federal workers. The services impacted now are: Transportation Security Administration (TSA): Approximately 95% of... Read more
The message of this Sunday’s readings is that God gives us the graces to live a transformed life. This Sunday, February 15, 2026, is the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gospel is from the book of Matthew. Let’s take a look at the readings. Gospel Text –Matthew 5:17-37 “Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. “You have heard that it was... Read more
A Texas teen launched the 764 network in 2021 as the world focused on the COVID‑19 pandemic. Since then, the network has grown to be one of the most dangerous networks on the internet, targeting minors and wreaking havoc in families across the United States. Let’s take a look. What is the 764 Network? The 764 network emerged in 2021 as a loosely connected, decentralized online extremist and child‑exploitation network. Bradley “Felix” Cadenhead, a Texas teenager, founded it and built... Read more
The United States is dependent upon China across multiple supply chains. President Trump announced this week that the U.S. is launching a $12 billion strategic stockpile of critical minerals, designed to protect American industry from supply disruptions and reduce dependence on China. This initiative is called Project Vault. Let’s take a look. What is Project Vault? A public-private partnership funds the initiative. Initial funding comprises a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank and up to $2 billion in private... Read more
A particularly contentious bill, the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act), is pending a vote in the Senate. The intent was to secure elections for U.S. citizens, but will it suppress citizen votes? Let’s take a look. What is the SAVE Act? The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act is the formal name of the federal bill that would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Requiring identification to vote has been a persistent source... Read more
The central theme of this week’s readings is holiness through mercy, humility, and public witness. This Sunday, February 8, 2026, is the Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time. The gospel reading is from the Book of Matthew. Let’s look at the readings. Gospel Text – Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be... Read more
The public discourse in the United States continues to escalate as we start 2026. January has been a horrific month for the country. From terrible weather to violence in the streets related to immigration enforcement, we are a country at odds with each other on almost every important topic. How did it get to this point? What can we do about it? Let’s take a look. January As a Microcosm of the United States January absolutely can feel like a... Read more
The Beatitudes are the central theme in this week’s readings. This Sunday, February 1, 2026, is the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The gospel reading is from the book of Matthew. Let’s take a look at the readings and their meanings. Gospel Text – Matthew 5:1-12a “When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying: First Reading – Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 Zephaniah... Read more
Minneapolis saw more tragedy on January 24, 2026. Federal agents fatally shot 37‑year‑old nurse Alex Pretti at the latest anti‑ICE rally. This was the second time this month that a protester engaged ICE and ended up dead in the process. The activities on both sides in Minnesota have continued to escalate the situation into chaos. Let’s take a look. What Happened in Minneapolis on January 24, 2026? Alex Pretti was participating in anti‑ICE demonstrations that had intensified after the earlier... Read more
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