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Around the World
Powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Mexico
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the central part of Mexico on Monday afternoon.
US military base targeted with rocket attack in Syria, CENTCOM says
Extremist forces targeted a U.S.-controlled base in Syria with three rocket attacks Sunday, but the ordnance failed to strike U.S. forces or equipment.
Biden: ‘US To Defend Taiwan If China Attacks’
U.S. President Joe Biden says that American forces will defend Taiwan if China attacks the island.
Iran Drones Reach Ukrainian Battlefield
Ukraine’s military says Russia has inflicted severe damage with frighteningly effective Iranian-made attack drones.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF chief at Auschwitz: Holocaust denial is reason Iran can’t be trusted with nukes
Speaking at the Auschwitz death camp, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi on Monday slammed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for expressing doubt about the Holocaust, saying that was one of the main reasons Tehran could not be trusted with nuclear weapons.
Israel: Archaeologists discover intact burial chamber dating to Biblical Pharaoh Ramses II
Israel’s Antiquity Authority (IAA) stated Sunday that an intact burial chamber dating to the time of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II, the Biblical Pharaoh associated with Moses, has been discovered at the Palmachim National Park in Rishon Lezion, DW reports.
Inside the United States
Biden on ‘60 Minutes’: The pandemic is over
President Biden said late Sunday that COVID-19 remains a challenge, but he thinks the pandemic stage is over.
Christian News
Myanmar: Junta lays landmines around church
Myanmar’s military junta has laid internationally banned antipersonnel landmines around a Catholic church building it has desecrated and occupied in the ethnic minority Shan state, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Pakistan: Christian jailed for blasphemy is denied bail
A 57-year-old Christian man in Pakistan who was imprisoned for blasphemy two years ago has just been denied his latest application for bail pending trial, Asia News reports.
Mozambique: Eight Christians murdered by Islamic State affiliates
ight Christians were murdered by the Islamic State-affiliated Al Shabaab terror group (not the Somali-based group of the same name) in a series of jihadist attacks across northern Mozambique in September, the Barnabas Fund reports.
Worthy Watch
Former DNI Director Ratcliffe Explains Danchenko Bombshell
"Not only were they paying him (Danchenko), they (FBI) interviewed him in January of 2017. He told them that the Steel Dossier was essentially all made up… After that, they put him on the payroll….So at the time that John Durham with the DOJ is investigating Igor Danchenko, and getting ready to bring charges against him for lying to the FBI, the FBI was paying him," explained John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence.
Powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Mexico
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck the central part of Mexico on Monday afternoon.
US military base targeted with rocket attack in Syria, CENTCOM says
Extremist forces targeted a U.S.-controlled base in Syria with three rocket attacks Sunday, but the ordnance failed to strike U.S. forces or equipment.
Biden: ‘US To Defend Taiwan If China Attacks’
U.S. President Joe Biden says that American forces will defend Taiwan if China attacks the island.
Iran Drones Reach Ukrainian Battlefield
Ukraine’s military says Russia has inflicted severe damage with frighteningly effective Iranian-made attack drones.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF chief at Auschwitz: Holocaust denial is reason Iran can’t be trusted with nukes
Speaking at the Auschwitz death camp, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi on Monday slammed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi for expressing doubt about the Holocaust, saying that was one of the main reasons Tehran could not be trusted with nuclear weapons.
Israel: Archaeologists discover intact burial chamber dating to Biblical Pharaoh Ramses II
Israel’s Antiquity Authority (IAA) stated Sunday that an intact burial chamber dating to the time of Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II, the Biblical Pharaoh associated with Moses, has been discovered at the Palmachim National Park in Rishon Lezion, DW reports.
Inside the United States
Biden on ‘60 Minutes’: The pandemic is over
President Biden said late Sunday that COVID-19 remains a challenge, but he thinks the pandemic stage is over.
Christian News
Myanmar: Junta lays landmines around church
Myanmar’s military junta has laid internationally banned antipersonnel landmines around a Catholic church building it has desecrated and occupied in the ethnic minority Shan state, the Christian Post (CP) reports.
Pakistan: Christian jailed for blasphemy is denied bail
A 57-year-old Christian man in Pakistan who was imprisoned for blasphemy two years ago has just been denied his latest application for bail pending trial, Asia News reports.
Mozambique: Eight Christians murdered by Islamic State affiliates
ight Christians were murdered by the Islamic State-affiliated Al Shabaab terror group (not the Somali-based group of the same name) in a series of jihadist attacks across northern Mozambique in September, the Barnabas Fund reports.
Worthy Watch
Former DNI Director Ratcliffe Explains Danchenko Bombshell
"Not only were they paying him (Danchenko), they (FBI) interviewed him in January of 2017. He told them that the Steel Dossier was essentially all made up… After that, they put him on the payroll….So at the time that John Durham with the DOJ is investigating Igor Danchenko, and getting ready to bring charges against him for lying to the FBI, the FBI was paying him," explained John Ratcliffe, former Director of National Intelligence.
Around the World
Japan sees ‘unprecedented’ typhoon slam onto shore, causing power outages and massive evacuations
Typhoon Nanmadol slammed onto the shore of southern Japan on Sunday and caused massive infrastructure disruptions, including power outages and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
6.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, triggers Tsunami alarm in Japan
First responders in Taiwan are searching through rubble for survivors after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island Sunday, triggering fears of a tsunami in Japan.
King Charles III appears at ease as defender of all faiths in UK
In a hushed atmosphere of a south London mosque, a dozen Muslims of all ages wait to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II at an interfaith ceremony.
European Parliament: ‘Hungary No Democracy’
The European Parliament has declared that Hungary is no longer a fully functioning democracy and has turned into an “electoral autocracy” led by a “hybrid regime.”
US Concerned About Deadly Clashes Between Armenia, Azerbaijan
Besides Pope Francis, the United States is among those raising the alarm about clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan that killed as many as 200 people. On Sunday, the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashed out at Azerbaijan while visiting Armenia's capital Yerevan in remarks expected to fuel tensions.
Controversial Leaders Invited To Queen’s Funeral
Controversial world leaders were among those invited to participate in Monday’s state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II despite concerns about their human rights record.
China-Russia Leaders Meet Amid Battlefield Losses In Ukraine
A day after allegations that he survived an assassination attempt, Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Chinese counterpart to shore up support for his increasingly challenging invasion of Ukraine.
Many Mourning Queen Who Wanted To Meet ‘King of Kings’
Mourners stood Thursday in a rapidly expanding queue of some 5 miles (8 kilometers) along the River Thames in London to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at age 96.
Hungary: Abortion Seekers Must Hear Unborn
Hungary’s government has issued a decree forcing women seeking an abortion to “listen to the fetal heartbeat” before accessing the procedure.
Ukraine To Exhume Mass Graves In Recaptured Territory
krainian authorities are starting to exhume mass graves found in a recaptured territory from Russia. Kyiv says hundreds of tombs were discovered outside Izyum, in the Kharkiv region, days after it was re-taken from Russia's military.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Nasrallah warns Hezbollah missiles are ‘locked on’ offshore Israeli gas field
Hezbollah terror chief Hassan Nasrallah on Friday issued a fresh threat over the offshore Karish gas field partly claimed by Lebanon, warning Israel against beginning extraction amid maritime border talks between Jerusalem and Beirut.
Latest Polls Show Lapid & Netanyahu Tied 60-60, Outcome Depends on Arab Turnout
The first poll following the closing of the election lists on Thursday was issued with great fanfare by Kan 11 News Saturday night, and it reveals that, 1. Nothing has changed on the ground, other than the fact that Balad, the crazy, hateful, anti-Israeli Arab list that’s been dumped from the Joint Arab List will not make the cut, remaining well below the 3.25% vote threshold, leaves their former partners with only 4 mandates; and, 2. Everything has changed on the ground because now Lapid can rely on the Joint Arab List to recommend him to the President to take a stab at cobbling a new coalition government.
IDF chief headed to Europe to discuss Iranian threat, forge military ties
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi is expected to take off for Europe on Sunday with the aim of meeting officials in Poland and France and strengthening Israel's military cooperation with the nations and discussing the threat it faces from Iran.
Inside the United States
‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Fiona Rips Through Puerto Rico, Leaves US Territory Powerless
Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico's southwest coast on Sunday as it unleashed landslides, knocked the power grid out and ripped up asphalt from roads and flung the pieces around.
California Launches $1 Million Website Promoting its Abortion Services
The state of California launched a publicly funded website Tuesday to promote the state's abortion services.
Alaska braces for “near worst case coastal flooding scenario” as massive storm may bring worst flooding in nearly 50 years
Alaska is bracing for dangerous weather as the remnants of Typhoon Merbok move toward the Bering Sea region. Forecasters predict that the storm, set to hit on Friday, could bring "potentially historical" flooding, with some coastal areas seeing water levels up to 11 feet higher than the normal high tide.
Christian News
48% of Evangelical leaders report being blacklisted over beliefs, ‘guilt by association’
Nearly half of Evangelical leaders said in a new survey that they have been disinvited, blacklisted or excluded because of their point of view or “guilt by association,” according to the National Association of Evangelicals.
Earth Reveals Horrors Behind Graves In Ukraine
The European Union has expressed “deep shock” at the mass graves discovered by Ukrainian officials in territories recaptured from Russia in eastern Ukraine. On Saturday, recovery operations continued after several civilians were reportedly killed in a new round of Russian shelling.
Pakistan Christian Mother Of Five Hiding After Death Threats
A Christian woman and her five children are hiding in Pakistan after receiving death threats from extremists who demand that she converts to Islam, her supporters confirmed Thursday.
Worthy Watch
Bombshell as Danchenko Trial Reveals He was FBI Paid Informant
The Russian analyst charged with lying to the FBI about his role in the infamous “Steele dossier” was allegedly a paid confidential human source for the agency, a newly unsealed court filing revealed Tuesday.
WEF Unveils Plans for Brain Implants
“Can you imagine in 10 years when we are sitting here we have an implant in our brains and I can immediately feel, because you all will have implants... and we measure your brainwaves,” stated Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum.
Newsom Reveals Pro-Abortion Ads That Invoke the Bible
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif) launched a series of ads aimed to promote abortion while invoking the Bible at the same time.
Does the arrival of five red heifers in Israel signal third temple, end times?
Five rabbi-approved red heifers arrived from Texas on Thursday to a ceremonious welcome at Ben-Gurion Airport – and touched off a whirlwind of speculation as to the prophetic significance of their presence in Israel and whether we are barreling toward a third-temple period or the "last days."
Worthy Insights
How Bill Gates and partners used their clout to control the global Covid response — with little oversight
A seven-month investigation by Politico reveals how four health organizations financed by Bill Gates and his partners, working closely together, spent almost $10 billion on responding to Covid across the world. But they lacked the scrutiny of governments, and fell short of their own goals.
Unpacking the Apparent Trump-Hillary Double Standard: For Her, the FBI Helped Obstruct Its Own Investigation
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch obtained evidence that a computer contractor working under the direction of Hillary Clinton’s legal team destroyed subpoenaed records that the former secretary of state stored on a private email server she originally kept at her New York home, and then lied to investigators about it. Yet no charges were brought against Clinton, her lawyers, or her paid consultant.
Japan sees ‘unprecedented’ typhoon slam onto shore, causing power outages and massive evacuations
Typhoon Nanmadol slammed onto the shore of southern Japan on Sunday and caused massive infrastructure disruptions, including power outages and forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
6.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, triggers Tsunami alarm in Japan
First responders in Taiwan are searching through rubble for survivors after a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the island Sunday, triggering fears of a tsunami in Japan.
King Charles III appears at ease as defender of all faiths in UK
In a hushed atmosphere of a south London mosque, a dozen Muslims of all ages wait to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II at an interfaith ceremony.
European Parliament: ‘Hungary No Democracy’
The European Parliament has declared that Hungary is no longer a fully functioning democracy and has turned into an “electoral autocracy” led by a “hybrid regime.”
US Concerned About Deadly Clashes Between Armenia, Azerbaijan
Besides Pope Francis, the United States is among those raising the alarm about clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan that killed as many as 200 people. On Sunday, the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi lashed out at Azerbaijan while visiting Armenia's capital Yerevan in remarks expected to fuel tensions.
Controversial Leaders Invited To Queen’s Funeral
Controversial world leaders were among those invited to participate in Monday’s state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II despite concerns about their human rights record.
China-Russia Leaders Meet Amid Battlefield Losses In Ukraine
A day after allegations that he survived an assassination attempt, Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Chinese counterpart to shore up support for his increasingly challenging invasion of Ukraine.
Many Mourning Queen Who Wanted To Meet ‘King of Kings’
Mourners stood Thursday in a rapidly expanding queue of some 5 miles (8 kilometers) along the River Thames in London to pay their final respects to Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at age 96.
Hungary: Abortion Seekers Must Hear Unborn
Hungary’s government has issued a decree forcing women seeking an abortion to “listen to the fetal heartbeat” before accessing the procedure.
Ukraine To Exhume Mass Graves In Recaptured Territory
krainian authorities are starting to exhume mass graves found in a recaptured territory from Russia. Kyiv says hundreds of tombs were discovered outside Izyum, in the Kharkiv region, days after it was re-taken from Russia's military.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Nasrallah warns Hezbollah missiles are ‘locked on’ offshore Israeli gas field
Hezbollah terror chief Hassan Nasrallah on Friday issued a fresh threat over the offshore Karish gas field partly claimed by Lebanon, warning Israel against beginning extraction amid maritime border talks between Jerusalem and Beirut.
Latest Polls Show Lapid & Netanyahu Tied 60-60, Outcome Depends on Arab Turnout
The first poll following the closing of the election lists on Thursday was issued with great fanfare by Kan 11 News Saturday night, and it reveals that, 1. Nothing has changed on the ground, other than the fact that Balad, the crazy, hateful, anti-Israeli Arab list that’s been dumped from the Joint Arab List will not make the cut, remaining well below the 3.25% vote threshold, leaves their former partners with only 4 mandates; and, 2. Everything has changed on the ground because now Lapid can rely on the Joint Arab List to recommend him to the President to take a stab at cobbling a new coalition government.
IDF chief headed to Europe to discuss Iranian threat, forge military ties
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi is expected to take off for Europe on Sunday with the aim of meeting officials in Poland and France and strengthening Israel's military cooperation with the nations and discussing the threat it faces from Iran.
Inside the United States
‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Fiona Rips Through Puerto Rico, Leaves US Territory Powerless
Hurricane Fiona struck Puerto Rico's southwest coast on Sunday as it unleashed landslides, knocked the power grid out and ripped up asphalt from roads and flung the pieces around.
California Launches $1 Million Website Promoting its Abortion Services
The state of California launched a publicly funded website Tuesday to promote the state's abortion services.
Alaska braces for “near worst case coastal flooding scenario” as massive storm may bring worst flooding in nearly 50 years
Alaska is bracing for dangerous weather as the remnants of Typhoon Merbok move toward the Bering Sea region. Forecasters predict that the storm, set to hit on Friday, could bring "potentially historical" flooding, with some coastal areas seeing water levels up to 11 feet higher than the normal high tide.
Christian News
48% of Evangelical leaders report being blacklisted over beliefs, ‘guilt by association’
Nearly half of Evangelical leaders said in a new survey that they have been disinvited, blacklisted or excluded because of their point of view or “guilt by association,” according to the National Association of Evangelicals.
Earth Reveals Horrors Behind Graves In Ukraine
The European Union has expressed “deep shock” at the mass graves discovered by Ukrainian officials in territories recaptured from Russia in eastern Ukraine. On Saturday, recovery operations continued after several civilians were reportedly killed in a new round of Russian shelling.
Pakistan Christian Mother Of Five Hiding After Death Threats
A Christian woman and her five children are hiding in Pakistan after receiving death threats from extremists who demand that she converts to Islam, her supporters confirmed Thursday.
Worthy Watch
Bombshell as Danchenko Trial Reveals He was FBI Paid Informant
The Russian analyst charged with lying to the FBI about his role in the infamous “Steele dossier” was allegedly a paid confidential human source for the agency, a newly unsealed court filing revealed Tuesday.
WEF Unveils Plans for Brain Implants
“Can you imagine in 10 years when we are sitting here we have an implant in our brains and I can immediately feel, because you all will have implants... and we measure your brainwaves,” stated Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum.
Newsom Reveals Pro-Abortion Ads That Invoke the Bible
Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif) launched a series of ads aimed to promote abortion while invoking the Bible at the same time.
Does the arrival of five red heifers in Israel signal third temple, end times?
Five rabbi-approved red heifers arrived from Texas on Thursday to a ceremonious welcome at Ben-Gurion Airport – and touched off a whirlwind of speculation as to the prophetic significance of their presence in Israel and whether we are barreling toward a third-temple period or the "last days."
Worthy Insights
How Bill Gates and partners used their clout to control the global Covid response — with little oversight
A seven-month investigation by Politico reveals how four health organizations financed by Bill Gates and his partners, working closely together, spent almost $10 billion on responding to Covid across the world. But they lacked the scrutiny of governments, and fell short of their own goals.
Unpacking the Apparent Trump-Hillary Double Standard: For Her, the FBI Helped Obstruct Its Own Investigation
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch obtained evidence that a computer contractor working under the direction of Hillary Clinton’s legal team destroyed subpoenaed records that the former secretary of state stored on a private email server she originally kept at her New York home, and then lied to investigators about it. Yet no charges were brought against Clinton, her lawyers, or her paid consultant.
Around the World
Iranian army holds exercise with 150 UAVs, including missile drones
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army conducted its first-ever multibranch UAV exercise on Aug. 24, according to a report on the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN).
50 million people worldwide subjected to modern slavery worldwide, UN says
A new United Nations study shows that fifty million people worldwide, including children, are being subjected to modern forms of slavery, the Associated Press reports. The report said almost every country in the world has modern-day slavery systems, including forced labor, sexual exploitation, and forced marriages.
Iran to join Russia, China-led group in bid to dodge Western sanctions: report
Iran will look to join an Asian security group headed up by Russia and China in a move that further solidifies ties between the countries and aims to limit Western influence in the region.
China Expands Its Secret Police Stations Around the World
China has opened up its latest secret "overseas police service centers" in Chinese restaurants and shops throughout the United Kingdom, the Telegraph reported Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran nuclear deal ‘in emergency room,’ defense minister says
The nuclear deal between Iran and world powers is unlikely to be renewed soon, if at all, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Thursday after European leaders voiced doubt about Tehran's willingness to restore the 2015 agreement.
Senior officer: Iranian-backed forces withdrawing from Syria due to IDF strikes
A senior Israel Defense Forces officer told reporters on Thursday that the military has identified that Hezbollah and other Iran-backed militias in Syria are beginning to withdraw from the region following a series of airstrikes attributed to Israel in recent weeks.
Inside the United States
US national debt climbs to almost $31 trillion
The US record-breaking national debt is now almost $31 trillion, Fox Business reports. The last US national debt milestone was in February 2020, when it exceeded a record $30 trillion for the first time.
Senior judge named as special master to review documents seized in Mar-a-Lago raid
A New York federal judge was appointed Thursday to serve as an independent arbitrator to decide if materials seized in the FBI’s search of President Trump’s home should be returned to him, a move that rejects the Justice Department‘s request to proceed with its investigation.
Montana Defies Order on Transgender Birth Certificates
Just hours after a Montana judge blocked health officials from enforcing a state rule that would prevent transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificate, the Republican-run state on Thursday said it would defy the order.
Democrats punt same-sex marriage vote until after election
Democrats are punting a vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages until after the November midterm elections, pulling back just days after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to put the Senate on the record on the issue “in the coming weeks.”
Judge declines request to block Indiana abortion ban
An Indiana judge turned down on Thursday a request to block enforcement of the state’s abortion ban just hours after it took effect.
Report: Biden Leases Fewer Acres For Oil And Gas Drilling Than Any President Since 1940s
A new report from the Department of the Interior shows the Biden Administration has leased fewer acres of land for oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters since former President Harry Truman in the 1940s.
DeSantis Sends Two Flights Of Illegal Migrants To Martha’s Vineyard
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes of illegal migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, according to Fox News.
Two Buses Sent By Texas Drop Migrants Off In Front Of VP Kamala Harris Residence
As many as 100 illegal immigrants from Texas were let off two buses in front of Vice President Kamala Harris’ official residence early Thursday, just days after she claimed the border is secure.
Christian News
Christians could lose majority status in US by 2050, report says
A new study by the Pew Research Center projects that professing Christians may lose their majority status in America by 2050 if the rate at which young adults are leaving the faith accelerates beyond its current fast pace, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Southern Baptists to keep promoting ‘life, religious liberty, marriage’ protections via policy arm
Brent Leatherwood, the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s public affairs arm, said Thursday the group’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission will continue to advocate for policies “that protect life, that protect religious liberty [and] that protect marriage.”
Worthy Insights
US Navy Quietly Cancels Vaccine Requirement Order For SEALs
The US Navy quietly rolled back Trident Order #12, an order denying religious exemptions for covid vaccinations, a few months after an injunction was issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in early 2022 as part of an ongoing lawsuit brought by First Liberty Institute. The suit was initiated on behalf of 35 active-duty SEALS and three reservists seeking exemptions to the mandate due to the possibility of covid vaccines being developed using cells and tissues from aborted fetuses.
Iranian army holds exercise with 150 UAVs, including missile drones
The Islamic Republic of Iran Army conducted its first-ever multibranch UAV exercise on Aug. 24, according to a report on the Islamic Republic of Iran News Network (IRINN).
50 million people worldwide subjected to modern slavery worldwide, UN says
A new United Nations study shows that fifty million people worldwide, including children, are being subjected to modern forms of slavery, the Associated Press reports. The report said almost every country in the world has modern-day slavery systems, including forced labor, sexual exploitation, and forced marriages.
Iran to join Russia, China-led group in bid to dodge Western sanctions: report
Iran will look to join an Asian security group headed up by Russia and China in a move that further solidifies ties between the countries and aims to limit Western influence in the region.
China Expands Its Secret Police Stations Around the World
China has opened up its latest secret "overseas police service centers" in Chinese restaurants and shops throughout the United Kingdom, the Telegraph reported Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran nuclear deal ‘in emergency room,’ defense minister says
The nuclear deal between Iran and world powers is unlikely to be renewed soon, if at all, Defense Minister Benny Gantz said on Thursday after European leaders voiced doubt about Tehran's willingness to restore the 2015 agreement.
Senior officer: Iranian-backed forces withdrawing from Syria due to IDF strikes
A senior Israel Defense Forces officer told reporters on Thursday that the military has identified that Hezbollah and other Iran-backed militias in Syria are beginning to withdraw from the region following a series of airstrikes attributed to Israel in recent weeks.
Inside the United States
US national debt climbs to almost $31 trillion
The US record-breaking national debt is now almost $31 trillion, Fox Business reports. The last US national debt milestone was in February 2020, when it exceeded a record $30 trillion for the first time.
Senior judge named as special master to review documents seized in Mar-a-Lago raid
A New York federal judge was appointed Thursday to serve as an independent arbitrator to decide if materials seized in the FBI’s search of President Trump’s home should be returned to him, a move that rejects the Justice Department‘s request to proceed with its investigation.
Montana Defies Order on Transgender Birth Certificates
Just hours after a Montana judge blocked health officials from enforcing a state rule that would prevent transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificate, the Republican-run state on Thursday said it would defy the order.
Democrats punt same-sex marriage vote until after election
Democrats are punting a vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages until after the November midterm elections, pulling back just days after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed to put the Senate on the record on the issue “in the coming weeks.”
Judge declines request to block Indiana abortion ban
An Indiana judge turned down on Thursday a request to block enforcement of the state’s abortion ban just hours after it took effect.
Report: Biden Leases Fewer Acres For Oil And Gas Drilling Than Any President Since 1940s
A new report from the Department of the Interior shows the Biden Administration has leased fewer acres of land for oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters since former President Harry Truman in the 1940s.
DeSantis Sends Two Flights Of Illegal Migrants To Martha’s Vineyard
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes of illegal migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, according to Fox News.
Two Buses Sent By Texas Drop Migrants Off In Front Of VP Kamala Harris Residence
As many as 100 illegal immigrants from Texas were let off two buses in front of Vice President Kamala Harris’ official residence early Thursday, just days after she claimed the border is secure.
Christian News
Christians could lose majority status in US by 2050, report says
A new study by the Pew Research Center projects that professing Christians may lose their majority status in America by 2050 if the rate at which young adults are leaving the faith accelerates beyond its current fast pace, Christian Today (CT) reports.
Southern Baptists to keep promoting ‘life, religious liberty, marriage’ protections via policy arm
Brent Leatherwood, the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s public affairs arm, said Thursday the group’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission will continue to advocate for policies “that protect life, that protect religious liberty [and] that protect marriage.”
Worthy Insights
US Navy Quietly Cancels Vaccine Requirement Order For SEALs
The US Navy quietly rolled back Trident Order #12, an order denying religious exemptions for covid vaccinations, a few months after an injunction was issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in early 2022 as part of an ongoing lawsuit brought by First Liberty Institute. The suit was initiated on behalf of 35 active-duty SEALS and three reservists seeking exemptions to the mandate due to the possibility of covid vaccines being developed using cells and tissues from aborted fetuses.