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Iran’s Nuclear Threat Grows as U.S. General Warns of Accelerated Weapons Timeline
In a stark warning to lawmakers, General Anthony J. Cotton, Commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Strategic Forces yesterday, revealing that Iran has significantly advanced its nuclear capabilities.
EU Urges Citizens To Stockpile Essentials Amid War Fears
The European Union has urged its 450 million citizens to stockpile food, water, and other essentials to last at least 72 hours amid mounting concerns that the war in Ukraine will escalate into a broader armed conflict.
Hungary’s Government Warns Of Crackdown On Protests
Hungary’s rightwing government warned Thursday that it will crack down on protests in Budapest if courts fail to do so amid growing public anger over perceived authoritarian policies and corruption.
South Korea Battles ‘Worst Ever’ Wildfires; Dozens Killed In ‘Apocalypse’
South Korea’s Acting President Han Duck-soo said Thursday, “We are nationally in a critical situation with numerous casualties because of the unprecedented rapid spread of forest fires" that killed at least 27 people.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
House Probes U.S. Funding of Groups Opposing Netanyahu
The House Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees are investigating six Israeli and U.S. groups that received federal funding under the Biden administration, suspecting the money was used to undermine Prime Minister Netanyahu and Israel’s elected government during the 2023 judicial reform protests.
Israeli Parliament Passes Controversial Judicial Reform, Redefining Judge Selection Process
Israel's parliament passed a controversial law Wednesday morning that reshapes the committee that selects judges, a key part of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s judicial reform plan.
Inside the United States
Trump Calls for Defunding NPR, PBS
President Donald Trump Thursday called for defunding National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service, two partially federally funded groups under scrutiny in the DOGE era.
Kennedy to Cut 10,000 HHS Employees to Reduce ‘Bureaucratic Sprawl’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a significant restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday in a move to streamline the huge federal agency and cut costs.
Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Foreign Automobiles as Reciprocal Tariffs Loom
President Donald Trump announced a permanent 25% tariff on automobiles made in other countries that will go into effect on April 2.
Christian News
Sudan Detains Dozens Of Christians
Church leaders have urged the release of dozens of Sudanese Christians who were detained by security forces linked to Sudan’s official military.
Worthy Insights
NC Mom Can Sue School District for Injecting Son With COVID Shot Without Consent, Court Rules
The North Carolina Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a mother in the state now allowing her to sue her 14-year-old son's public school system and a medical provider for reportedly forcing him to get the COVID-19 shot without his or her consent and without her knowledge.
Iran Guards show off underground ‘missile city,’ claim ‘enemy’ falling behind
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps revealed one of its underground “missile cities” to Iranian media outlets Wednesday, as tensions with the West boiled over its nuclear program.
Excavations under Church of the Holy Sepulchre reveal evidence of ancient garden, supporting Gospel of John
Archaeologists excavating beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem’s Old City have uncovered evidence of an ancient garden.
‘Stop Subsidizing Abortion’: Planned Parenthood Facing Foes at White House, Congress, Supreme Court
Planned Parenthood, America's largest abortion provider, is facing challenges from the executive branch, Congress, and the U.S. Supreme Court, which could diminish the organization's power.
Declassified CIA files reveal psychic quest for the Ark of the Covenant
Recently declassified CIA documents reveal that in 1988, the CIA conducted an experiment as part of a secret project called Sun Streak, aiming to locate the lost artifact using remote viewing techniques.
Around the World
Argentina To Open Nazi Archives
Survivors of the Holocaust will soon learn more about their painful past after Argentina’s president ordered the opening of all archives about Nazi fugitives who settled in Argentina following World War II.
U.S. Ramps Up Military Presence in the Middle East Ahead of Possible Iranian Strike
The U.S. has extended the USS Harry S. Truman’s Red Sea deployment, dispatched another carrier to the Middle East, and deployed five B-2 stealth bombers to Diego Garcia—signaling that military strikes on Iran may be imminent as President Trump’s ultimatum to Iran’s Supreme Leader over its nuclear program looms.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Denounces ‘Deep State’ in Knesset Tirade, Claims Democracy Safe as Thousands Protest Judicial Bill
“Israel is and will remain a democracy,” Prime Minister Netanyahu told opposition lawmakers Wednesday, rejecting claims his government is eroding the rule of law. Meanwhile, thousands protested outside the Knesset as lawmakers moved toward final votes on a contentious judicial bill.
‘Stop the War’: Gaza Erupts in Second Day of Protests (Video)
For the second consecutive day, rare and growing protests spread across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, as thousands of residents took to the streets to demand that Hamas immediately end the war with Israel and relinquish control over Gaza.
Inside the United States
Judge Denies Trump’s Effort To Ban Transgender People From Military
A federal judge has denied an attempt by President Donald J. Trump’s administration to ban transgender people from joining the military.
U.S. Secretary Condemns Atlantic Editor For Leaking Attacks Against Houthis
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has condemned The Atlantic magazine’s chief editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, for sharing details of an upcoming military strike in Yemen targeting Houthi rebels.
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Advances From House Judiciary
Allowing people with state-issued concealed carry licenses or permits to conceal a handgun in any other state, a bill proposed by a North Carolina congressman, has moved forward from a congressional committee.
Trump Signs Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Federal Elections (Video)
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday requiring proof of citizenship to vote and mandating that all ballots be received by Election Day, fulfilling a key campaign promise to protect and strengthen election integrity.
Christian News
Christian Jailed For Blasphemy In Honey Trap Scheme Impacting Many (Worthy News Investigation)
A Christian man has become the latest victim of a “honey trap” in which women try to tempt young men into making critical remarks on social media about Islam that are considered blasphemy in Pakistan.
Worthy Insights
602 Make First-Time Decisions for Christ at Youth Outreach in Louisiana: ‘Great Move of God’
Hundreds of young people hungry for God packed out a football stadium in Denham, Louisiana last week to hear the gospel message of Christ.
Protests in Gaza against Hamas face big test to see if they can sustain and grow – analysis
The demonstrators in Gaza who confronted Hamas will face a challenge if they seek to extend their protests. If they can grow and continue for several days, then they may overcome the pushback that generally comes with these types of movements.
Russia, Ukraine Agree to U.S. Brokered Black Sea Ceasefire
In a breakthrough following U.S.-led talks in Saudi Arabia, the White House announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine separately agreed to halt military strikes in the Black Sea, marking a tentative step toward peace.
Massive Rise In Dutch Euthanasia Cases Worries Watchdog
The Netherlands has seen a massive rise in euthanasia amid concerns that too many persons with psychiatric illnesses are among those ending their lives.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s Parliament Passes 2025 Budget, Bolstering Netanyahu’s Government Stability
Defying fierce opposition, the coalition pushed the 2025 budget through its final Knesset reading on Tuesday, averting a political crisis and securing a crucial victory for Prime Minister Netanyahu. Failure to pass the budget by the March 31 deadline would have automatically triggered new elections, threatening the government's survival.
‘Enough is Enough’: Gazans Rise Up, Demand Hamas Terrorists ‘Get Out’
In a rare and courageous act of defiance, Gazan civilians have taken to the streets to protest against Hamas, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization that controls the Gaza Strip.
Inside the United States
Trump Declassifies FBI Files Related to Trump-Russia Election Collusion Hoax
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Tuesday calling for the immediate declassification of most FBI files related to the agency’s investigation into the since debunked allegations Trump colluded with Russia during his first presidential run – known as Crossfire Hurricane.
Hearing Reveals Scope of Biden Administration Censorship Efforts
While Democratic lawmakers and experts said Tuesday that the Biden administration effectively facilitated a crackdown on speech it disliked, they maintained those efforts did not amount to unconstitutional censorship.
Trump Admin Plays Defense After Houthi Strikes Discussed in Leaked Group Chat
President Donald Trump on Tuesday responded to a report that top administration officials were messaging about national security matters in a leaked group chat, calling it a “glitch.”
ICE Houston Agents Arrest More than 600 Criminal Noncitizens
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents based in Houston continue to arrest and remove violent criminals illegally in the U.S. In several targeted operations, agents arrested more than 600 criminal foreign nationals, including scores who were previously deported multiple times, confirmed gang members, sex offenders and fugitives.
Republican Lawmakers Eye Fiscal Policy ‘Gimmick’ to Finance Trump Tax Cuts
Faced with the task of financing a $4.5 trillion extension of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Republican lawmakers are considering using an unconventional accounting tactic that would change the price tag from $4.5 trillion to zero dollars.
Christian News
‘Protected By Christ’ Says Pakistan Lawyer After Surviving Assassination Attempt (Worthy News Exclusive)
A prominent Pakistani Christian lawyer who survived an assassination attempt in Pakistan’s Punjab province told Worthy News on Tuesday that Christ protected him.