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The Saturday Loop - May 23, 2026
Updates: Trump weighs renewed strikes on Iran
President Donald Trump was widely reported to be weighing new strikes against Iran the evening of May 22. As of early the next morning, no military action had been taken.
In Brief
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump intelligence chief
Tulsi Gabbard resigned May 22 from her role as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she would step down to care for her husband after his diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer, becoming the fourth Cabinet-level official to leave during Trump’s second term.
Pentagon releases second set of declassified UFO files
The U.S. Department of War on May 22 released a second tranche of declassified files on unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UAPs, including more than 50 videos and documents detailing military encounters and historical sightings that officials say remain largely unexplained.
Trump admin orders green card applicants living in U.S. to leave and complete applications from abroad
The Trump administration on May 22 directed U.S. immigration officials to sharply limit the ability of temporary visa holders to obtain green cards while remaining in the United States, requiring most applicants to leave and complete the process through U.S. consulates in their countries of origin.
HHS releases resources to reduce ‘harmful screen use’ among children
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on May 20 released an advisory and toolkit calling on Americans to reduce “harmful screen use” among children and adolescents.
Pentecost: The day the Holy Spirit empowered the Church
Celebrated 50 days after Easter, Pentecost commemorates the Holy Spirit’s descent upon the apostles, marking the birth of the Church and empowering once fearful followers to boldly proclaim the Gospel.
Patriotic Pop-Tarts
Kick off Memorial Day with golden, flaky Patriotic Pop-Tarts, filled with red, white, and blue fillings — strawberry and blueberry preserves and a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling — finished with a glossy icing and festive sprinkles.
Red, fire, and feasting: Plan your Pentecost party
Pentecost is often called the birthday of the Church, and it deserves so much more than a passing mention the morning of. It’s a moment of fire, courage, and renewal, when the Holy Spirit descended and transformed ordinary people into bold witnesses.
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Saint of the Day
St. Jane Antide Thouret
During the anti-Catholic violence of the French Revolution, was beaten by authorities after refusing orders to remove her religious habit and abandon her faith. She later founded the Daughters of St. Vincent de Paul.
SATURDAY'S PSALM
The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.Read the full passage → (opens in new tab)
SUNDAY'S PSALM
Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.Read the full passage → (opens in new tab)
SATURDAY'S READINGS
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