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Around the World
EU Leaders Stress Need For a More United Europe after Trump’s Withdrawal From G7 Consensus
Europe must be 'united' in the wake of President Trump’s abrupt withdrawal from a G7 leaders’ communique, a senior European Union official told the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
Saudi-led coalition attacks Yemen's key port of Hodeidah
A Saudi-led coalition launched an assault on Yemen’s main port city of Hodeidah on Wednesday in the biggest battle of a three-year war between an alliance of Arab states and the Iran-aligned Houthis.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US peace envoys to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt next week for talks
White House special adviser Jared Kushner and US Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt will reportedly travel to Israel and other Middle East countries next week for talks with regional leaders on when to present a Trump administration peace plan, as well as to seek ideas on resolving the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Obama Administration Funds Anti-Israel Group to Unseat Netanyahu, ACLJ Uncovers
The U.S. government was informed of the overtly political agenda of OneVoice Israel and OneVoice Palestine – to defeat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – but gave the groups American taxpayer money anyway.
In a first, Haley proposes U.N. General Assembly vote to condemn Hamas
The Trump administration is responding to a scheduled Wednesday vote in the UN General Assembly condemning Israel's recent actions in Gaza with a counter-vote, in which the 193-nation body would separately vote to condemn Hamas.
US changes tactics at UN: From defending Israel to offensive
The United States has decided to change tactics at the United Nations and instead of merely settling for defending Israel, it is now going on the offensive against countries that refuse to condemn the Hamas terror organization.
Inside the United States
Proposal to split California into three states will be on November ballot
The six-state solution failed to catch on in California, but voters will now have an opportunity to decide whether the Golden State should be split three ways.
Feds Collect Record Individual Income Taxes Through May; Still Run $532.2B Deficit
The federal government collected a record $1,143,141,000,000 in individual income taxes through the first eight months of fiscal 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 through the end of May), according to the Monthly Treasury Statement released today.
Federal Judge Rules Medication Abortions Not Allowed at Two MO Planned Parenthood Clinics
A federal judge has ruled Planned Parenthood will not be allowed to provide medication-induced abortions in its clinics in Columbia or Springfield, Missouri.
Rosenstein threatened to 'subpoena' GOP-led committee in 'chilling' clash over records, emails show
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein threatened to 'subpoena' emails, phone records and other documents from lawmakers and staff on a Republican-led House committee during a tense meeting earlier this year, according to emails reviewed by Fox News documenting the encounter and reflecting what aides described as a 'personal attack.'
Republican leaders promise vote on two separate immigration bills next week
Republicans leaders say they’ll put two immigration bills on the floor next week to satisfy GOP lawmakers divided over how to legalize Dreamers and reform the nation’s immigration system.
Mueller worries Russia could use court case to spy on probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team is worried that Russian intelligence services will use a criminal case in Washington to gather information about its investigation and U.S. intelligence-gathering methods.
Mueller must ID unnamed figures in Manafort case
A federal judge on Tuesday said special counsel Robert Mueller must reveal the names of people and organizations he believes acted as unregistered foreign agents in the case against Paul Manafort.
Christian News
US Charitable Giving Surges Past $400B to Record High, and Religion Is the Top Category
Charitable giving in the US has surged to a record high, shattering the $400 billion benchmark for the first time.
'Christians Are Not Your Enemies': Franklin Graham's Message to the North Korean Government
Evangelist Franklin Graham has a rich family history in North Korea. His mother, Ruth Graham, attended high school in Pyongyang in the 1930's. His father, Billy Graham, visited the communist country in 1992 and 1994. Franklin Graham has also made four humanitarian trips to the North while leading Samaritan's Purse in a variety of campaigns to help the North Korean people.
EU Leaders Stress Need For a More United Europe after Trump’s Withdrawal From G7 Consensus
Europe must be 'united' in the wake of President Trump’s abrupt withdrawal from a G7 leaders’ communique, a senior European Union official told the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday.
Saudi-led coalition attacks Yemen's key port of Hodeidah
A Saudi-led coalition launched an assault on Yemen’s main port city of Hodeidah on Wednesday in the biggest battle of a three-year war between an alliance of Arab states and the Iran-aligned Houthis.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US peace envoys to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt next week for talks
White House special adviser Jared Kushner and US Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt will reportedly travel to Israel and other Middle East countries next week for talks with regional leaders on when to present a Trump administration peace plan, as well as to seek ideas on resolving the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Obama Administration Funds Anti-Israel Group to Unseat Netanyahu, ACLJ Uncovers
The U.S. government was informed of the overtly political agenda of OneVoice Israel and OneVoice Palestine – to defeat Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – but gave the groups American taxpayer money anyway.
In a first, Haley proposes U.N. General Assembly vote to condemn Hamas
The Trump administration is responding to a scheduled Wednesday vote in the UN General Assembly condemning Israel's recent actions in Gaza with a counter-vote, in which the 193-nation body would separately vote to condemn Hamas.
US changes tactics at UN: From defending Israel to offensive
The United States has decided to change tactics at the United Nations and instead of merely settling for defending Israel, it is now going on the offensive against countries that refuse to condemn the Hamas terror organization.
Inside the United States
Proposal to split California into three states will be on November ballot
The six-state solution failed to catch on in California, but voters will now have an opportunity to decide whether the Golden State should be split three ways.
Feds Collect Record Individual Income Taxes Through May; Still Run $532.2B Deficit
The federal government collected a record $1,143,141,000,000 in individual income taxes through the first eight months of fiscal 2018 (Oct. 1, 2017 through the end of May), according to the Monthly Treasury Statement released today.
Federal Judge Rules Medication Abortions Not Allowed at Two MO Planned Parenthood Clinics
A federal judge has ruled Planned Parenthood will not be allowed to provide medication-induced abortions in its clinics in Columbia or Springfield, Missouri.
Rosenstein threatened to 'subpoena' GOP-led committee in 'chilling' clash over records, emails show
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein threatened to 'subpoena' emails, phone records and other documents from lawmakers and staff on a Republican-led House committee during a tense meeting earlier this year, according to emails reviewed by Fox News documenting the encounter and reflecting what aides described as a 'personal attack.'
Republican leaders promise vote on two separate immigration bills next week
Republicans leaders say they’ll put two immigration bills on the floor next week to satisfy GOP lawmakers divided over how to legalize Dreamers and reform the nation’s immigration system.
Mueller worries Russia could use court case to spy on probe
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s team is worried that Russian intelligence services will use a criminal case in Washington to gather information about its investigation and U.S. intelligence-gathering methods.
Mueller must ID unnamed figures in Manafort case
A federal judge on Tuesday said special counsel Robert Mueller must reveal the names of people and organizations he believes acted as unregistered foreign agents in the case against Paul Manafort.
Christian News
US Charitable Giving Surges Past $400B to Record High, and Religion Is the Top Category
Charitable giving in the US has surged to a record high, shattering the $400 billion benchmark for the first time.
'Christians Are Not Your Enemies': Franklin Graham's Message to the North Korean Government
Evangelist Franklin Graham has a rich family history in North Korea. His mother, Ruth Graham, attended high school in Pyongyang in the 1930's. His father, Billy Graham, visited the communist country in 1992 and 1994. Franklin Graham has also made four humanitarian trips to the North while leading Samaritan's Purse in a variety of campaigns to help the North Korean people.
Around the World
Trump, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ joint document as historic summit nears end
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un signed a ‘comprehensive’ joint document at the end of their historic summit in Singapore on Tuesday.
At Trump-Kim summit, human rights is a back-burner issue
President Donald Trump said it himself to Congress and the American people: 'No regime has oppressed its own citizens more totally or brutally than the cruel dictatorship in North Korea.'
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Reservists Called Up for Surprise Drill on Northern Border
Israeli army reservists were surprised on Sunday to receive orders to immediately leave their jobs and families and report to the northern border with Syria.
Israel to top up Sea of Galilee after years of drought
The shrinking Sea of Galilee, the inland lake where Christians believe Jesus walked on water, is to be topped up with desalinated seawater.
Inside the United States
U.S. top court backs Ohio voter purge; Democrats blast ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revived Ohio’s contentious policy of purging infrequent voters from registration rolls in a ruling powered by the five conservative justices and denounced by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor as an endorsement of the disenfranchisement of minority and low-income Americans.
California Man Has Home Raided, Guns Confiscated After Trying to Register Firearm
A California man had his home raided, guns seized, and will appear in court this week to face a dozen state felony charges after attempting to register a rifle in accordance with state law.
Gallup poll: Americans evenly split on abortion
Americans remain split on the question of whether abortion should be legal in the United States, a Gallup survey showed Monday.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano produces two more explosions overnight
Two steam explosions occurred at the summit of the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island early Monday, seismologists said.
'It Will Trickle Down to the Bible': Ex-LGBTQ Activists' Rally Against California Bill to Criminalize Same-Sex Change Efforts
California Assembly Bill 2943, which would ban faith-based efforts to counsel members of the LGBTQ community, will be up for debate before the state's Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday.
Obama holds secret meetings with Democrats considering 2020 White House run
Former President Barack Obama has been quietly meeting one-on-one with at least nine prospective Democratic 2020 presidential candidates.
Christian News
‘Christianity in Syria is under Threat from Forces the West is Supporting’
Two thousand years of Christianity in Syria could be wiped out by the very forces Western governments are supporting, an Anglican vicar has claimed.
Supreme Court Rejects Conservative Breakaway Episcopalian's Effort to Keep $500 Million Worth of Property
The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal in the case of a conservative diocese that broke away from The Episcopal Church seeking to maintain ownership of $500 million worth of property.
Trump, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ joint document as historic summit nears end
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un signed a ‘comprehensive’ joint document at the end of their historic summit in Singapore on Tuesday.
At Trump-Kim summit, human rights is a back-burner issue
President Donald Trump said it himself to Congress and the American people: 'No regime has oppressed its own citizens more totally or brutally than the cruel dictatorship in North Korea.'
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Reservists Called Up for Surprise Drill on Northern Border
Israeli army reservists were surprised on Sunday to receive orders to immediately leave their jobs and families and report to the northern border with Syria.
Israel to top up Sea of Galilee after years of drought
The shrinking Sea of Galilee, the inland lake where Christians believe Jesus walked on water, is to be topped up with desalinated seawater.
Inside the United States
U.S. top court backs Ohio voter purge; Democrats blast ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revived Ohio’s contentious policy of purging infrequent voters from registration rolls in a ruling powered by the five conservative justices and denounced by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor as an endorsement of the disenfranchisement of minority and low-income Americans.
California Man Has Home Raided, Guns Confiscated After Trying to Register Firearm
A California man had his home raided, guns seized, and will appear in court this week to face a dozen state felony charges after attempting to register a rifle in accordance with state law.
Gallup poll: Americans evenly split on abortion
Americans remain split on the question of whether abortion should be legal in the United States, a Gallup survey showed Monday.
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano produces two more explosions overnight
Two steam explosions occurred at the summit of the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island early Monday, seismologists said.
'It Will Trickle Down to the Bible': Ex-LGBTQ Activists' Rally Against California Bill to Criminalize Same-Sex Change Efforts
California Assembly Bill 2943, which would ban faith-based efforts to counsel members of the LGBTQ community, will be up for debate before the state's Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday.
Obama holds secret meetings with Democrats considering 2020 White House run
Former President Barack Obama has been quietly meeting one-on-one with at least nine prospective Democratic 2020 presidential candidates.
Christian News
‘Christianity in Syria is under Threat from Forces the West is Supporting’
Two thousand years of Christianity in Syria could be wiped out by the very forces Western governments are supporting, an Anglican vicar has claimed.
Supreme Court Rejects Conservative Breakaway Episcopalian's Effort to Keep $500 Million Worth of Property
The United States Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal in the case of a conservative diocese that broke away from The Episcopal Church seeking to maintain ownership of $500 million worth of property.
Around the World
Trump calls for G-7 countries to drop all tariffs, subsidies
President Trump proposed a major shakeup of the world’s economic order during a summit in Canada this week, suggesting the world’s big economies drop all tariffs and market-distorting subsidies and go to a fully free system of trade.
Trump, Kim arrive in Singapore ahead of N.K.-U.S. summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un flew into Singapore at separate airports Sunday, two days ahead of their planned historic summit.
Chinese hackers 'steal US navy data on undersea warfare and supersonic missiles'
China's state hackers have reportedly stolen a large amount of highly-sensitive US navy data on its undersea warfare, including plans for supersonic anti-ship missiles on submarines.
Iran's Rouhani criticizes U.S. 'unilateralism' over nuclear deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized U.S. 'unliteralism' in withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal and said on Sunday he appreciated efforts by China and Russia to maintain the agreement.
Trump slams Canadian PM as 'dishonest and weak,' pulls back on G-7 communique endorsement
President Trump on Saturday slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying he was 'very dishonest and weak,' and claimed the world leader made 'false statements' following the G-7 economic summit.
Chancellor Angela Merkel: Trump's rejection of G7 communique 'sobering' and 'depressing'
Germany's Angela Merkel on Sunday chided US President Donald Trump's decision to retract his endorsement of the G7 communique via Twitter.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Arab states call emergency UN General Assembly session on Gaza
The UN General Assembly will convene for an emergency session on Wednesday regarding Gaza, where a version of a resolution vetoed last week by the US in the Security Council condemning Israel will receive a wider vote.
Hezbollah is helping Hamas build rocket factories, training camps
Israel has complained to the UN Security Council, saying that Hamas is working with Hezbollah to establish missile factories and training camps in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese newspaper Al Joumhouria reported Saturday.
Sculpted head of mystery biblical king found in Israel
A rare, miniature sculpture of a king's head that dates back almost 3,000 years has prompted scholars to figure out whose face it depicts.
Head of Satmar Hasidic sect castigates followers for admiring Israel, IDF
The head of the Satmar Hassidic sect has accused his followers of increasingly admiring Israel for its military and political accomplishments, imploring them to maintain the Hasidic group’s hardline anti-Zionism.
Inside the United States
Devin Nunes to DOJ: Hand over docs on alleged FBI informant by Tuesday or it's 'obstruction'
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes has set a Tuesday deadline for the Justice Department to provide documents related to an alleged FBI informant who spoke with members of President Trump's 2016 campaign tied to the Russians.
Colorado wildfire doubles in size, thousands evacuated
A largely unchecked Colorado wildfire nearly doubled in size from Saturday to Sunday, prompting a fresh round of evacuations, with the blaze expected to grow in size as it is fueled by bone-dry conditions and pushed by gusting winds, officials said.
Hurricane Bud on track to impact Mexico and the Southwest U.S.
Hurricane Bud, now swirling off the west coast of Mexico, is forecast to strengthen into a Category-2 hurricane and impact both Mexico and the Southwest U.S. over the next few days.
U.S. Justice Department says Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional
The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that the part of Obamacare requiring individuals to have health insurance is unconstitutional, an unusual move that could lead to stripping away some of the most significant and popular parts of the law.
Christian News
Iris Global Ministry in Danger of Attack by Terrorists in Mozambique
CBN News has learned Heidi Baker's ministry Iris Global is in danger of attack by terrorists in Mozambique.
Pence Vows Trump Admin Is Aiding Middle East Christians, Fighting Bureaucratic Delays
Vice President Mike Pence assured conservative Christian activists and donors Saturday night that the Trump administration is still following through on its promise to provide direct assistance to Iraqi and Syrian Christians despite complaints that some religious minorities groups have not seen the promised aid.
Christians Unite in Prayer and Fasting before North Korea Summit
In view of the U.S.-North Korea Summit taking place on June 12th, Open Doors USA has called Christians to spend the previous 24 hours in prayer.
Trump calls for G-7 countries to drop all tariffs, subsidies
President Trump proposed a major shakeup of the world’s economic order during a summit in Canada this week, suggesting the world’s big economies drop all tariffs and market-distorting subsidies and go to a fully free system of trade.
Trump, Kim arrive in Singapore ahead of N.K.-U.S. summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un flew into Singapore at separate airports Sunday, two days ahead of their planned historic summit.
Chinese hackers 'steal US navy data on undersea warfare and supersonic missiles'
China's state hackers have reportedly stolen a large amount of highly-sensitive US navy data on its undersea warfare, including plans for supersonic anti-ship missiles on submarines.
Iran's Rouhani criticizes U.S. 'unilateralism' over nuclear deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani criticized U.S. 'unliteralism' in withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal and said on Sunday he appreciated efforts by China and Russia to maintain the agreement.
Trump slams Canadian PM as 'dishonest and weak,' pulls back on G-7 communique endorsement
President Trump on Saturday slammed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying he was 'very dishonest and weak,' and claimed the world leader made 'false statements' following the G-7 economic summit.
Chancellor Angela Merkel: Trump's rejection of G7 communique 'sobering' and 'depressing'
Germany's Angela Merkel on Sunday chided US President Donald Trump's decision to retract his endorsement of the G7 communique via Twitter.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Arab states call emergency UN General Assembly session on Gaza
The UN General Assembly will convene for an emergency session on Wednesday regarding Gaza, where a version of a resolution vetoed last week by the US in the Security Council condemning Israel will receive a wider vote.
Hezbollah is helping Hamas build rocket factories, training camps
Israel has complained to the UN Security Council, saying that Hamas is working with Hezbollah to establish missile factories and training camps in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese newspaper Al Joumhouria reported Saturday.
Sculpted head of mystery biblical king found in Israel
A rare, miniature sculpture of a king's head that dates back almost 3,000 years has prompted scholars to figure out whose face it depicts.
Head of Satmar Hasidic sect castigates followers for admiring Israel, IDF
The head of the Satmar Hassidic sect has accused his followers of increasingly admiring Israel for its military and political accomplishments, imploring them to maintain the Hasidic group’s hardline anti-Zionism.
Inside the United States
Devin Nunes to DOJ: Hand over docs on alleged FBI informant by Tuesday or it's 'obstruction'
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes has set a Tuesday deadline for the Justice Department to provide documents related to an alleged FBI informant who spoke with members of President Trump's 2016 campaign tied to the Russians.
Colorado wildfire doubles in size, thousands evacuated
A largely unchecked Colorado wildfire nearly doubled in size from Saturday to Sunday, prompting a fresh round of evacuations, with the blaze expected to grow in size as it is fueled by bone-dry conditions and pushed by gusting winds, officials said.
Hurricane Bud on track to impact Mexico and the Southwest U.S.
Hurricane Bud, now swirling off the west coast of Mexico, is forecast to strengthen into a Category-2 hurricane and impact both Mexico and the Southwest U.S. over the next few days.
U.S. Justice Department says Obamacare individual mandate unconstitutional
The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that the part of Obamacare requiring individuals to have health insurance is unconstitutional, an unusual move that could lead to stripping away some of the most significant and popular parts of the law.
Christian News
Iris Global Ministry in Danger of Attack by Terrorists in Mozambique
CBN News has learned Heidi Baker's ministry Iris Global is in danger of attack by terrorists in Mozambique.
Pence Vows Trump Admin Is Aiding Middle East Christians, Fighting Bureaucratic Delays
Vice President Mike Pence assured conservative Christian activists and donors Saturday night that the Trump administration is still following through on its promise to provide direct assistance to Iraqi and Syrian Christians despite complaints that some religious minorities groups have not seen the promised aid.
Christians Unite in Prayer and Fasting before North Korea Summit
In view of the U.S.-North Korea Summit taking place on June 12th, Open Doors USA has called Christians to spend the previous 24 hours in prayer.