Cardinal Wins Defamation Lawsuit

September 2nd, 2026 - Happy feast of King St. Stephen of Hungary! Iran retaliated against new U.S. strikes overnight, launching missiles and drones toward U.S. positions in the region in defiance of President Donald Trump’s warning yesterday that such actions would see Iran “hit again at a much harder and higher level.” Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, will stand trial after a Utah judge ruled yesterday that prosecutors presented enough evidence to move forward on all seven charges against him. Robinson pled not guilty to all charges. The judge is also allowing prosecutors to seek the death penalty. The jury in the Lindsey Clancy trial announced that it was deadlocked yesterday; the judge told them to keep trying. 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 Justice Department sued the Kansas City school district for allegedly violating federal law and hiding students’ “gender transitions” from parents. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman said that a recent airplane-banner stunt promoting mail-order abortion pills may have been illegal. The U.S.-China Catholic Association rescinded its invitation for Purdue University professor and vocal Chinese government critic Fenggang Yang to speak at the group’s annual conference, with New Jersey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. Rise Right is a live morning program hosted by Sarah Cain & Jakob Martin Kraft, designed to help Catholics begin their day grounded in faith, clarity, and peace. The goal is simple: help listeners start their day well. Stay rooted in prayer, informed about the world, and able to face each day with joy and reason. RiseRight.org