‘AMERICA FIRST’ President Trump announced a new national security strategy based on “principled realism.” The policy is based on four pillars: Protecting the homeland, promoting American prosperity, preserving peace through strength, and advancing American influence. http://cvote.it/2AXzCy7
IRAN DEAL IS EVEN WORSE According to an explosive report, the Obama administration ended a major federal law enforcement operation that targeted the Iranian-sponsored terrorist group Hezbollah because it wanted to secure a nuclear deal with Iran. http://cvote.it/2AWlrZY
TAX VOTE Sen. Susan Collins announced her support for the GOP tax plan, all but ensuring its passage in the Senate. The House plans to vote for the bill today. The Senate might vote on Wednesday. http://cvote.it/2AVQbdU
EXAMINING TRUMP Is President Trump a blessing or a curse for religious conservatives? Ross Douthat moderates a quick discussion between David French and John Zmirak. http://cvote.it/2AV1JxL
POWER OF THE POCKETBOOK Pro-family organizations are encouraging Christmas shoppers to shop #AnywhereButTARGET because of their corporate stance in favor of letting anyone enter whichever bathroom they desire. http://cvote.it/2AZjbBr
STILL TAKING A KNEE More than half of the players still taking a knee or sitting down during the National Anthem are from one team: the Seattle Seahawks, led by Coach Pete Carroll (who is also a 9/11 truther conspiracy theorist). http://cvote.it/2AWitoo
CATHOLICISM & THE MARKET Are conservative Catholics abandoning their support for free enterprise? http://cvote.it/2AVLcdc
FOR ADVENT: ST. JOSEPH “Content with life in the shadows, Joseph stands as a fine example to human fathers as to how they should lead their children to and through a life of holiness,” writes Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas. http://cvote.it/2AXPq3J
SAINT OF THE DAY Blessed Pope Urban V – http://cvote.it/dailysaint
DAILY MASS READINGS “My mouth shall be filled with your praise, and I will sing your glory!” (Ps 71:8) – http://cvote.it/Daily-Readings
BEAUTY Here at the Loop’s office, we’re listening to this great music on Spotify. Give it a listen. http://cvote.it/2BHvo13