Prophecy News Watch - July 9, 2025
Around the World
Trump Defends Bolsonaro, Slams Brazil’s Coup Trial as ‘Witch Hunt’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday issued a blistering statement condemning the ongoing prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, calling the legal proceedings a politically motivated "WITCH HUNT" and warning the Lula administration against targeting a "leader who fought for THE PEOPLE."
Trump Reverses Course, Vows More Weapons for Ukraine Amid Escalating Russian Attacks
President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will resume and expand military support to Ukraine, signaling a sharp shift in policy just days after a Pentagon-ordered pause in weapons shipments had drawn concern from Kyiv and allies in Europe.
Hungary Bans Crypto Trading For Most (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary has become the first European Union nation to effectively ban cryptocurrency trading for most people, prompting Revolut, one of Europe’s largest online-only banks, to suspend its crypto services in the country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump, Netanyahu Unveil Controversial Postwar Gaza Vision Amid Ceasefire Push and Regional Strikes
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday unveiled the contours of an ambitious and controversial postwar vision for Gaza that includes the creation of a luxury "Gazan Riviera," population relocation efforts, and sweeping reconstruction projects tied to U.S.-Gulf investments -- all while ceasefire negotiations with Hamas remain deadlocked.
Iranian Missiles Struck Five Israeli Military Bases During 12-Day War, Satellite Data Reveals
Previously undisclosed satellite radar data shows that Iranian missiles directly struck five Israeli military installations during the recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran, according to an exclusive report from The Telegraph. The findings, derived from radar imaging by Oregon State University researchers, suggest a more extensive impact on Israeli military infrastructure than publicly acknowledged by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Inside the United States
Federal Judge Halts Medicaid Defunding Provision Targeting Planned Parenthood in Trump-Backed Spending Law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a controversial provision in the newly passed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that would have cut off Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics for one year.
U.S. Tariff Revenue Projected to Exceed $300 Billion in 2025, Inflation Unaffected, Treasury Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Tuesday that the United States is on track to collect more than $300 billion in tariff revenue this year, a major milestone in President Trump's America First trade agenda.
USAID Shipped 11,000 Virus Samples to Wuhan Lab Without Formal Agreement or Oversight, Documents Reveal
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) facilitated the transfer of nearly 11,000 virus samples from Yunnan Province to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) over a 10-year period, despite having no formal agreement in place with the controversial lab, according to newly released documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.
IRS Says Churches Can Endorse Political Candidates Without Losing Tax-Exempt Status
In a landmark shift with far-reaching implications for the intersection of religion and politics, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has formally stated that churches and other houses of worship may endorse political candidates during religious services without jeopardizing their tax-exempt nonprofit status.
Christian News
US Watchdog: Syrian Government Allies Continue Deadly Attacks Against Christians and Other Minorities (Worthy News In-Depth)
The U.S. government’s watchdog investigating persecution of Christians and other religious groups has warned that allies of Syria’s government and other groups continue their deadly crackdown on Christians and other minorities, including Druze and Shia Muslims.
Worthy Insights
Karoline Leavitt’s Response to Peter Doocy’s Epstein Client List Question Doesn’t Go Over Well
Some conservatives are calling for Attorney General Pam Bondi to resign after indicating earlier this year that she had the so-called “Epstein List” on her desk.
US revokes terror label for Syria’s HTS after it toppled Assad; Christian group decries ‘injustice’
The United States government has revoked its designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a foreign terrorist organization, seven months after the group overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and seized control of Damascus, drawing concern from a Christian advoacy group.
Christian Camp Director Hailed as Hero for ‘Last Act of Kindness and Sacrifice’ by Saving Girl
As the search continues for the dozens of people still missing in central Texas after devastating floods pounded the region, the director of Camp Mystic is being hailed as a hero for giving his life as he attempted to save others.
Trump Defends Bolsonaro, Slams Brazil’s Coup Trial as ‘Witch Hunt’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday issued a blistering statement condemning the ongoing prosecution of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, calling the legal proceedings a politically motivated "WITCH HUNT" and warning the Lula administration against targeting a "leader who fought for THE PEOPLE."
Trump Reverses Course, Vows More Weapons for Ukraine Amid Escalating Russian Attacks
President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will resume and expand military support to Ukraine, signaling a sharp shift in policy just days after a Pentagon-ordered pause in weapons shipments had drawn concern from Kyiv and allies in Europe.
Hungary Bans Crypto Trading For Most (Worthy News Investigation)
Hungary has become the first European Union nation to effectively ban cryptocurrency trading for most people, prompting Revolut, one of Europe’s largest online-only banks, to suspend its crypto services in the country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump, Netanyahu Unveil Controversial Postwar Gaza Vision Amid Ceasefire Push and Regional Strikes
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday unveiled the contours of an ambitious and controversial postwar vision for Gaza that includes the creation of a luxury "Gazan Riviera," population relocation efforts, and sweeping reconstruction projects tied to U.S.-Gulf investments -- all while ceasefire negotiations with Hamas remain deadlocked.
Iranian Missiles Struck Five Israeli Military Bases During 12-Day War, Satellite Data Reveals
Previously undisclosed satellite radar data shows that Iranian missiles directly struck five Israeli military installations during the recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran, according to an exclusive report from The Telegraph. The findings, derived from radar imaging by Oregon State University researchers, suggest a more extensive impact on Israeli military infrastructure than publicly acknowledged by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Inside the United States
Federal Judge Halts Medicaid Defunding Provision Targeting Planned Parenthood in Trump-Backed Spending Law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a controversial provision in the newly passed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that would have cut off Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics for one year.
U.S. Tariff Revenue Projected to Exceed $300 Billion in 2025, Inflation Unaffected, Treasury Says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Tuesday that the United States is on track to collect more than $300 billion in tariff revenue this year, a major milestone in President Trump's America First trade agenda.
USAID Shipped 11,000 Virus Samples to Wuhan Lab Without Formal Agreement or Oversight, Documents Reveal
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) facilitated the transfer of nearly 11,000 virus samples from Yunnan Province to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) over a 10-year period, despite having no formal agreement in place with the controversial lab, according to newly released documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.
IRS Says Churches Can Endorse Political Candidates Without Losing Tax-Exempt Status
In a landmark shift with far-reaching implications for the intersection of religion and politics, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has formally stated that churches and other houses of worship may endorse political candidates during religious services without jeopardizing their tax-exempt nonprofit status.
Christian News
US Watchdog: Syrian Government Allies Continue Deadly Attacks Against Christians and Other Minorities (Worthy News In-Depth)
The U.S. government’s watchdog investigating persecution of Christians and other religious groups has warned that allies of Syria’s government and other groups continue their deadly crackdown on Christians and other minorities, including Druze and Shia Muslims.
Worthy Insights
Karoline Leavitt’s Response to Peter Doocy’s Epstein Client List Question Doesn’t Go Over Well
Some conservatives are calling for Attorney General Pam Bondi to resign after indicating earlier this year that she had the so-called “Epstein List” on her desk.
US revokes terror label for Syria’s HTS after it toppled Assad; Christian group decries ‘injustice’
The United States government has revoked its designation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a foreign terrorist organization, seven months after the group overthrew Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and seized control of Damascus, drawing concern from a Christian advoacy group.
Christian Camp Director Hailed as Hero for ‘Last Act of Kindness and Sacrifice’ by Saving Girl
As the search continues for the dozens of people still missing in central Texas after devastating floods pounded the region, the director of Camp Mystic is being hailed as a hero for giving his life as he attempted to save others.