MARRIAGE // A panel working on the Republican Party’s platform stood strong and rejected an attempt to soften the party’s opposition to same-sex ‘marriage.’ http://cvote.it/29DvusT
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY // The House Oversight Committee begins hearings today on the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA). This story will bring you up-to-speed on the legislation and why it’s needed. http://cvote.it/296gzoM
ACTION STEP >> The House has begun hearings on FADA. It’s time for the Senate to start hearings, too. Sign our Open Letter to Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley. http://cvote.it/296g6De
BRITIAN // David Cameron will step down as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Wednesday. He will be replaced by Theresa May, a moderate member of the Conservative Party. http://cvote.it/29DoOLk
2016 // Is it 1968 all over again? Trump declares himself the “law and order candidate” as the country reels into violence and called Hillary Clinton the “secretary of the status quo.” http://cvote.it/29Dnw36
2016 // Possible Trump VP pick Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn reversed course within 24 hours and now says he’s a “pro-life Democrat.” But he told FoxNews: “If people are going to decide election on abortion issue they should just stay home.” http://cvote.it/29Do4pz
SENATE // Democrats got a big boost in their bid to re-capture the Senate as Evan Bayh announced that he would seek his old Senate seat in Indiana. http://cvote.it/29Dp0KC
CATHOLIC // The Vatican Press Office announced an impressive hire — naming Greg Burke to be the Vatican’s chief spokesman. Burke is an American who spent many years in journalism, including Our Sunday Visitor. http://cvote.it/29DnZ5r
ON THIS DAY // 1861 – Confederacy signs treaties with Native Americans. http://cvote.it/29DntUQ
SAINT OF THE DAY // Saints John Jones and John Wall – http://cvote.it/Daily-Saint
DAILY READINGS // Today’s readings – http://cvote.it/Daily-Readings
BEAUTY // Mont Saint Michel Abbey is visible on top of the island of the same name located near Normandy, France.