WEEKLY NEWS SUMMARY - JULY 22, 2026
In this week's Intersect, read about:
McMahon Warns Harvard: Drop DEI or Face the Hammer
“Education Secretary Linda McMahon has put Harvard on notice. In a new podcast interview, she warned the Ivy League school that the federal government is ready to drop the “hammer” if it keeps pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that break federal law. Her blunt message marks the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s push to reform American higher education.” Read more at Million Voices…
THINK.
- Scripture teaches that every person is made in the image of God, carrying equal and unrepeatable dignity. Any system that sorts students into favored and disfavored groups by race or identity works against that truth. Secretary McMahon’s stand for equal treatment under the law echoes a principle far older than any political party.
- A warning without follow-through is just noise, but this one has teeth. Federal investigations, the loss of research funding, and Justice Department lawsuits are real consequences, and Harvard has already felt the weight of a $2.2 billion funding fight now working its way through the courts. Accountability is not cruelty; it is the fair application of laws that bind every institution, no matter how prestigious.
- Discernment matters here. McMahon herself warned that some schools may simply rename their DEI offices rather than reform, and believers should watch for cosmetic fixes dressed up as genuine change. We can support fairness and merit while praying that the goal remains justice for students, not merely a political victory.
PRAY.
Father, we ask for wisdom for those who lead our universities and for the officials who hold them accountable. Guard the dignity of every student as one made in Your image, and let fairness and honesty govern how they are treated. Give our leaders courage to do what is right and humility to seek justice rather than power. May our nation’s classrooms form character and truth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
ACT.
Stay informed on how federal education policy affects the schools in your own community. Contact your congressional representatives and urge them to support equal treatment and merit-based standards in higher education, and to oppose the use of taxpayer dollars for programs that discriminate. Share this story with parents and students in your circle so they understand what is at stake.
Rubio Rallies 60 Nations Against Far-Left Terror
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio is asking the world to take seriously a threat that has already spilled American blood on American streets. Next week, he will gather officials from more than 60 nations in Washington to confront what the Trump administration calls a resurgence of organized far-left political violence.” Read more at Million Voices…
THINK.
- Scripture affirms in Romans 13 that governing authorities carry the sword to punish evil and protect the innocent. Organized political violence, from the attack on a Texas ICE facility to the murder of Charlie Kirk, is exactly the kind of evil legitimate authority is meant to restrain. Rallying more than 60 nations to confront it is a sober acknowledgment that this threat crosses borders and demands a united answer.
- For years these attacks were treated as isolated incidents rather than a coordinated danger, and looking away from evil can quietly become permission for it to grow. Christians, churches, and law enforcement have too often been cast as enemies by these radical movements. Naming the threat honestly is the first step toward protecting the freedom to gather, worship, and serve without fear.
- Yet wisdom calls for watchfulness on every side. Believers should insist that any expansion of government power aims squarely at genuine violence and never at silencing lawful speech or peaceful worship. Truth spoken in love must never be treated as a threat to public safety, and we can champion both security and liberty at the same time.
PRAY.
Lord, we lift up those who serve and protect our communities, and we ask for Your hand of safety over them. Grant our leaders discernment to confront real evil without trampling the freedoms You have given us. Soften hardened hearts, restrain the hand of violence, and let peace take root where there is now hostility. Protect Your Church, and let us stand firm in truth and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
ACT.
Pray for the officials and law enforcement officers who face these threats on the front lines. Contact your congressional representatives and ask them to support serious, lawful measures against organized political violence while protecting free speech and religious liberty for all. Stay informed and share trustworthy reporting so your community understands the difference between genuine threats and peaceful disagreement.
Can You Vote in a State You’ve Never Lived In?
“A little-known Nevada law is now facing a legal challenge that could reshape who counts as a Nevada voter. At the center of the fight is a striking fact: some U.S. citizens who have never lived in Nevada, and in some cases have never lived anywhere in the United States, are allowed to cast ballots in the state’s elections.” Read more at Million Voices…
THINK.
- Election integrity is not a partisan trophy; it is the shared assurance that the rules are followed, that every eligible vote counts, and that ineligible ballots do not. This case tests a genuine constitutional question of whether residency can be inherited from a parent rather than earned by the voter. Clean rolls and clear rules protect every American, whatever their politics.
- This debate deserves an honest hearing from both sides. Military families sacrifice a great deal, and their children should not be treated as second-class citizens because a parent answered the call to serve overseas. At the same time, if a state constitution plainly requires residency, then the plain text deserves respect, and good intentions do not rewrite a founding document.
- Scripture calls God’s people to honest dealings and just weights and measures. Secure, transparent elections reflect that same commitment to fairness. We can hold compassion for military families and a firm commitment to constitutional order together, trusting that truth and mercy are not enemies.
PRAY.
Lord, we thank You for the gift of self-government and the freedom to choose our leaders. Grant wisdom to the judges weighing this case and integrity to the officials who run our elections. Bless the military families who have sacrificed so much, and let justice be tempered with compassion. Restore trust in our institutions, and help us pursue fairness without fear. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
ACT.
Learn how your own state handles voter residency and overseas ballots, so you can speak to the issue with clarity. Contact your state election officials and legislators to encourage clean voter rolls, secure ballots, and transparent counting applied evenly to every voter. Share this story so your community understands the questions our courts are weighing ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trump Won’t Sign Housing Bill Until Elections Secured
“President Trump has drawn a clear line, and it runs straight through the heart of election integrity. On Friday, he announced he will not sign a major bipartisan housing bill, choosing instead to press the Senate to pass a law he calls far more urgent for the nation.” Read more at Million Voices…
THINK.
- For people of faith, the fight over honest elections is about more than politics; it is about protecting the trust that holds a free nation together. The SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to cast a ballot, common-sense safeguards that most voters already support. Trump has chosen to put that priority front and center rather than let it slip past another election cycle.
- The mechanics matter, and they cut against the fearmongering. The housing bill still becomes law after ten days even without a signature, so this is a statement about priorities, not the death of a policy. Both chambers passed the housing measure overwhelmingly, and the president is using the moment to press the Senate toward the election-security bill he considers urgent.
- Scripture calls believers to honest dealings and just weights and measures, and secure elections reflect that same commitment to fairness. Voters across more than half the states have already enacted safeguards since 2020, showing that election integrity is a mainstream American value. When a handful of votes can decide a presidency, the rules that govern those votes matter to every family.
PRAY.
Heavenly Father, we ask for integrity and courage among those who make and enforce our laws. Guard the trust between citizens and their government and let honesty mark every ballot cast in this land. Give our leaders wisdom to serve the common good rather than their own advantage and help us as citizens to engage with grace and truth. May Your justice guide our nation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
ACT.
Contact your U.S. senators and representative to share where you stand on proof-of-citizenship and voter-ID safeguards. Learn how to protect the elections in your own community, where much of the real work of election integrity is done. Stay informed on this debate and share reliable reporting so your neighbors understand both the housing measure and the election-security fight behind it.
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