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Around the World
U.S. Depletes Quarter of THAAD Missile Stockpile in Iran-Israel War, Raising Alarm Over Defense Readiness
The United States expended approximately one-quarter of its total THAAD interceptor missile arsenal during last month's Operation Rising Lion, a massive missile defense effort to shield Israel from Iran's unprecedented ballistic assault, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Trump Pushes Ahead With Reshaping Global Trade
President Donald Trump pushed ahead Monday with his plan to reshape the global economy to give U.S. companies an advantage during talks with the United Kingdom and China after reaching a deal with the European Union on Sunday.
Trump Shortens Deadline for Putin to End Ukraine War, Threatens New Sanctions
President Donald Trump on Monday issued a sharp ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, giving him just 10 to 12 days to agree to a cease-fire in Ukraine or face a new round of crippling economic measures from the United States. The revised warning significantly shortens the original 50-day deadline Trump announced earlier this month.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Huckabee Slams UN, NYT, and Hamas Over Gaza Aid “Chaos”
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Sunday sharply criticized the United Nations, The New York Times, and Hamas for what he called a "complete balagan"--the Hebrew word for chaos--regarding the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza. In a post on X, Huckabee accused the three of spreading propaganda that derailed ceasefire efforts, discredited legitimate aid operations, and ultimately prolonged the suffering of hostages and civilians.
U.S. Rejects U.N. Two-State Solution Conference, Calls It a “Publicity Stunt”
The United States issued a firm rebuke Monday of a United Nations-hosted conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling the effort a "publicity stunt" that undermines serious diplomatic efforts and emboldens Hamas.
Netanyahu Rebukes Gaza Starvation Claims, Reaffirms Israel’s Commitment to Humanitarian Aid and Judeo-Christian Alliance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully denied allegations of starvation in the Gaza Strip, labeling the accusations as "a bold-faced lie" during a high-profile address at a Daystar TV conference in Jerusalem, hosted by Pastor Paula White, former head of the White House Faith Office.
Inside the United States
Report: 33% Of American Adults Had Mental Illness Or Substance Use Disorder In 2024
New data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that while some progress has been made in reducing mental illness and substance abuse, 86.6 million Americans aged 18 and older had either a mental illness or substance use disorder in 2024.
Federal Judge Blocks Planned Parenthood Defunding
A federal judge in Massachusetts said the federal government must continue to provide funds to Planned Parenthood through Medicaid on Monday.
Christian News
Congress Introduces Resolution Condemning Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Nations
A group of Republican lawmakers introduced a sweeping resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the systemic persecution of Christians across Muslim-majority countries and calling on President Donald Trump to make the issue a top priority in American foreign policy.
Scores Of Christian Farmers Among Those Killed In Nigeria
Residents in Nigeria’s Plateau State are reeling from attacks by Islamist hardliners that killed dozens of civilians, most of them predominantly Christian farmers, several sources said.
Worthy Insights
2 Dozen Planned Parenthood Facilities Close Across the US: ‘Win for Babies’
The abortion giant has closed more than two dozen abortion facilities across the country, citing, in some cases, funding concerns caused by new federal regulations that prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.
RFK Jr. Touts Health Wearables for Every American, but Privacy Concerns Exist
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Junior wants all Americans using wearable health devices. While this is part of his effort to Make America Healthy Again, there could be potential drawbacks.
U.S. Depletes Quarter of THAAD Missile Stockpile in Iran-Israel War, Raising Alarm Over Defense Readiness
The United States expended approximately one-quarter of its total THAAD interceptor missile arsenal during last month's Operation Rising Lion, a massive missile defense effort to shield Israel from Iran's unprecedented ballistic assault, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Trump Pushes Ahead With Reshaping Global Trade
President Donald Trump pushed ahead Monday with his plan to reshape the global economy to give U.S. companies an advantage during talks with the United Kingdom and China after reaching a deal with the European Union on Sunday.
Trump Shortens Deadline for Putin to End Ukraine War, Threatens New Sanctions
President Donald Trump on Monday issued a sharp ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin, giving him just 10 to 12 days to agree to a cease-fire in Ukraine or face a new round of crippling economic measures from the United States. The revised warning significantly shortens the original 50-day deadline Trump announced earlier this month.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Huckabee Slams UN, NYT, and Hamas Over Gaza Aid “Chaos”
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Sunday sharply criticized the United Nations, The New York Times, and Hamas for what he called a "complete balagan"--the Hebrew word for chaos--regarding the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza. In a post on X, Huckabee accused the three of spreading propaganda that derailed ceasefire efforts, discredited legitimate aid operations, and ultimately prolonged the suffering of hostages and civilians.
U.S. Rejects U.N. Two-State Solution Conference, Calls It a “Publicity Stunt”
The United States issued a firm rebuke Monday of a United Nations-hosted conference on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling the effort a "publicity stunt" that undermines serious diplomatic efforts and emboldens Hamas.
Netanyahu Rebukes Gaza Starvation Claims, Reaffirms Israel’s Commitment to Humanitarian Aid and Judeo-Christian Alliance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully denied allegations of starvation in the Gaza Strip, labeling the accusations as "a bold-faced lie" during a high-profile address at a Daystar TV conference in Jerusalem, hosted by Pastor Paula White, former head of the White House Faith Office.
Inside the United States
Report: 33% Of American Adults Had Mental Illness Or Substance Use Disorder In 2024
New data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shows that while some progress has been made in reducing mental illness and substance abuse, 86.6 million Americans aged 18 and older had either a mental illness or substance use disorder in 2024.
Federal Judge Blocks Planned Parenthood Defunding
A federal judge in Massachusetts said the federal government must continue to provide funds to Planned Parenthood through Medicaid on Monday.
Christian News
Congress Introduces Resolution Condemning Christian Persecution in Muslim-Majority Nations
A group of Republican lawmakers introduced a sweeping resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives condemning the systemic persecution of Christians across Muslim-majority countries and calling on President Donald Trump to make the issue a top priority in American foreign policy.
Scores Of Christian Farmers Among Those Killed In Nigeria
Residents in Nigeria’s Plateau State are reeling from attacks by Islamist hardliners that killed dozens of civilians, most of them predominantly Christian farmers, several sources said.
Worthy Insights
2 Dozen Planned Parenthood Facilities Close Across the US: ‘Win for Babies’
The abortion giant has closed more than two dozen abortion facilities across the country, citing, in some cases, funding concerns caused by new federal regulations that prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid and Medicare reimbursements.
RFK Jr. Touts Health Wearables for Every American, but Privacy Concerns Exist
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Junior wants all Americans using wearable health devices. While this is part of his effort to Make America Healthy Again, there could be potential drawbacks.
Around the World
Thailand, Cambodia Agree To Hold Truce Talks After Deadly Clashes
Pressured by the United States, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to hold talks in Malaysia on Monday to negotiate an end to cross-border fighting that killed dozens and threatened to escalate into a full-blown war.
Iran Issues Fatwa Calling for Trump’s Assassination, Offers $1 Million Bounty: A State-Sanctioned Threat of War
In an unprecedented and chilling escalation, Iran’s theocratic regime has issued a religious decree—an official fatwa—calling for the assassination of President Donald J. Trump, marking the first time in modern history that a sovereign state has openly called for the murder of a sitting or former U.S. president.
US and EU Agree On Framework Trade Deal
In a move expected to be welcomed by anxious financial markets, the United States agreed on a framework trade deal with Europe, although less favorable than the European Union had wanted.
Russia-Ukraine Truce Talks Overshadowed By Strikes (Worthy News Radio)
Russian and Ukrainian officials have met briefly in Istanbul, Turkey, for the latest round of talks aimed at ending Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II. The session was overshadowed by renewed fighting between the two countries, killing at least three and injuring more than 30 others.
Inside the United States
FBI Accused of Amplifying Clinton-Linked Steele Dossier Ahead of 2016 Election; New Intelligence Set for Release
In a major development with far-reaching political implications, CIA Director John Ratcliffe revealed Sunday that newly declassified intelligence will expose the FBI's active role in promoting the now-debunked Steele dossier and fueling false claims of Trump-Russia collusion ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Bongino Teases Explosive Discoveries of Government Corruption, Pledges Truthful Investigations
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino issued a bombshell announcement on Saturday, revealing that recent findings from ongoing federal investigations into public corruption and the weaponization of government have left him “shocked to [his] core.”
Scandals Heat Up Washington As Congress Begins To Simmer
As Congress heads into August, conflicts and scandals are poised to derail a seemingly quiet end to the summer in Washington, with the investigations into and debates about former President Joe Biden's mental decline, Jeffrey Epstein and Russiagate just heating up.
Republicans Target China As Security Threat To U.S. Real Estate, Schools, Farmland
With the southern border crisis largely eliminated, Republicans and the Trump administration are setting their sights on China as the next major threat to U.S. domestic security.
Worthy Insights
The key players in the Russia collusion hoax, and why they’re sweating now
The release of declassified material has shed new light on the creation of the Russian collusion investigation and many of the names are crushingly familiar. Indeed, Congress is moving to "round up the usual suspects" in light of the new revelations. It is the story of the real Russian conspiracy: how high-ranking officials in the Obama Administration seeded this false claim with the help of an eager, unquestioning press corps.
Thailand, Cambodia Agree To Hold Truce Talks After Deadly Clashes
Pressured by the United States, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to hold talks in Malaysia on Monday to negotiate an end to cross-border fighting that killed dozens and threatened to escalate into a full-blown war.
Iran Issues Fatwa Calling for Trump’s Assassination, Offers $1 Million Bounty: A State-Sanctioned Threat of War
In an unprecedented and chilling escalation, Iran’s theocratic regime has issued a religious decree—an official fatwa—calling for the assassination of President Donald J. Trump, marking the first time in modern history that a sovereign state has openly called for the murder of a sitting or former U.S. president.
US and EU Agree On Framework Trade Deal
In a move expected to be welcomed by anxious financial markets, the United States agreed on a framework trade deal with Europe, although less favorable than the European Union had wanted.
Russia-Ukraine Truce Talks Overshadowed By Strikes (Worthy News Radio)
Russian and Ukrainian officials have met briefly in Istanbul, Turkey, for the latest round of talks aimed at ending Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II. The session was overshadowed by renewed fighting between the two countries, killing at least three and injuring more than 30 others.
Inside the United States
FBI Accused of Amplifying Clinton-Linked Steele Dossier Ahead of 2016 Election; New Intelligence Set for Release
In a major development with far-reaching political implications, CIA Director John Ratcliffe revealed Sunday that newly declassified intelligence will expose the FBI's active role in promoting the now-debunked Steele dossier and fueling false claims of Trump-Russia collusion ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Bongino Teases Explosive Discoveries of Government Corruption, Pledges Truthful Investigations
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino issued a bombshell announcement on Saturday, revealing that recent findings from ongoing federal investigations into public corruption and the weaponization of government have left him “shocked to [his] core.”
Scandals Heat Up Washington As Congress Begins To Simmer
As Congress heads into August, conflicts and scandals are poised to derail a seemingly quiet end to the summer in Washington, with the investigations into and debates about former President Joe Biden's mental decline, Jeffrey Epstein and Russiagate just heating up.
Republicans Target China As Security Threat To U.S. Real Estate, Schools, Farmland
With the southern border crisis largely eliminated, Republicans and the Trump administration are setting their sights on China as the next major threat to U.S. domestic security.
Worthy Insights
The key players in the Russia collusion hoax, and why they’re sweating now
The release of declassified material has shed new light on the creation of the Russian collusion investigation and many of the names are crushingly familiar. Indeed, Congress is moving to "round up the usual suspects" in light of the new revelations. It is the story of the real Russian conspiracy: how high-ranking officials in the Obama Administration seeded this false claim with the help of an eager, unquestioning press corps.
Around the World
Tit-for-Tat Strikes Ravage Black Sea Cities as Ceasefire Talks Collapse in Istanbul
Hours after ceasefire negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations broke down once again in Istanbul, both sides launched punishing strikes on each other's resort cities along the Black Sea, escalating a war now deep into its fourth year.
Thailand Bombs Cambodia Targets; Numerous Killed
Thailand and neighboring Cambodia moved towards war on Thursday with a Thai F-16 fighter jet bombing Cambodian targets across the border as a border dispute escalated into clashes that reportedly killed at least 12 people, including 11 civilians.
Passenger Plane Crashes In Russia Killing 50
A nearly 50-year-old Russian Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people crashed in Russia’s far east Thursday, and everyone on board was feared dead, emergency services officials and witnesses said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Macron Announces France Will Recognize Palestinian State, Israeli Leaders Slam Move as ‘Prize for Terror’
French President Emmanuel Macron sparked a diplomatic firestorm Thursday by announcing that France will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly this September.
Israel, U.S. Recall Negotiators from Qatar as Hostage Talks Stall Over Hamas Demands
After nearly three weeks of intensive U.S.- and Qatari-mediated negotiations with Hamas in Doha, both Israel and the United States have recalled their negotiating teams, citing a lack of genuine progress and deep-rooted ideological obstacles from the terror group that continue to stall a potential deal.
Wave of Antisemitic Violence Sweeps Europe as Israelis Targeted Amid Rising Tensions
A disturbing wave of antisemitic incidents has erupted across Europe in recent weeks, targeting Israeli tourists and Jewish communities with increasing frequency and violence. From Greece to Germany, Switzerland to Belgium, attacks, threats, and legal actions against Israelis are raising alarms among Jewish leaders and government officials alike.
Inside the United States
Senate Democrats Block GOP Resolution to Unseal Epstein Files Despite Past Calls for Transparency
Despite weeks of vocal demands for transparency surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a Republican-led resolution that would have unsealed all court documents related to the late sex offender and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
HHS Removes Mercury-Based Preservative from All U.S. Flu Vaccines
In a landmark decision hailed by health advocates and parents alike, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. signed a formal policy Tuesday adopting new CDC recommendations to remove the mercury-based preservative thimerosal from all influenza vaccines distributed in the United States.
U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Again, But Signs Point to a Softening Labor Market
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week, underscoring the continued resilience of the U.S. labor market. Yet behind the encouraging headline, economists warn that the broader employment picture is showing signs of softening.
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts in Florida
A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department's attempt to unseal grand jury transcripts from a 2005-2007 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, marking a setback in President Donald Trump's push for greater transparency in the high-profile sex trafficking case.
Trump Unveils Bold AI Action Plan to Cement U.S. Dominance, Strip Regulations, and Counter China
In a sweeping move to stake America's claim in the global artificial intelligence arms race, President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive AI strategy aimed at deregulating the industry, accelerating innovation, and asserting international leadership--firmly casting the United States as the future epicenter of AI advancement.
Congressional Republicans Introduce Bill Targeting Riot Funders
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and several Republican cosponsors, introduced the Stop Financial Underwriting of Nefarious Demonstrations and Extremist Riots (Stop FUNDERs) Act to hold accountable financiers of rioters and vandals.
Trump Keeps Pressure On Powell With Rare Visit To Central Bank
President Donald Trump continues to pressure Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The president plans to personally visit the central bank Thursday afternoon, where a $2.5 billion renovation is underway.
Christian News
Pakistan Muslims ‘Abduct’ Christian Boy
A heartbroken Christian widow cried out for help Wednesday, saying her teenage son was “abducted” by Muslim extremists in Pakistan’s Punjab province and “forced to convert to Islam.”
Worthy Insights
NC Church Sees Nearly 200 People Baptized: ‘What a Move of God!’
Almost 200 people were baptized during a Sunday night worship service and a planned outdoor event hosted by Manna Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Survey Reveals “Seismic Shift” As More Parents Reject Vaccine Schedule
A new survey published in the JAMA Network by researchers at Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that an increasing number of pregnant women and new mothers are delaying, or even outright refusing, government-recommended vaccines that hospitals and pediatricians push on newborns and young kids. The findings come just ahead of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s much-anticipated announcement on what the federal agency believes to be the root cause of the autism spike in children ahead of the fall school season.
Supreme Court justices being given another chance to fix their creation of same-sex ‘marriage’
A legal fight in Kentucky that erupted when same-sex marriage activists demanded a Christian clerk violate state law and grant them a "marriage" license just hours after the Supreme Court created that status in America, now has returned to the Supreme Court.
Tit-for-Tat Strikes Ravage Black Sea Cities as Ceasefire Talks Collapse in Istanbul
Hours after ceasefire negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegations broke down once again in Istanbul, both sides launched punishing strikes on each other's resort cities along the Black Sea, escalating a war now deep into its fourth year.
Thailand Bombs Cambodia Targets; Numerous Killed
Thailand and neighboring Cambodia moved towards war on Thursday with a Thai F-16 fighter jet bombing Cambodian targets across the border as a border dispute escalated into clashes that reportedly killed at least 12 people, including 11 civilians.
Passenger Plane Crashes In Russia Killing 50
A nearly 50-year-old Russian Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people crashed in Russia’s far east Thursday, and everyone on board was feared dead, emergency services officials and witnesses said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Macron Announces France Will Recognize Palestinian State, Israeli Leaders Slam Move as ‘Prize for Terror’
French President Emmanuel Macron sparked a diplomatic firestorm Thursday by announcing that France will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly this September.
Israel, U.S. Recall Negotiators from Qatar as Hostage Talks Stall Over Hamas Demands
After nearly three weeks of intensive U.S.- and Qatari-mediated negotiations with Hamas in Doha, both Israel and the United States have recalled their negotiating teams, citing a lack of genuine progress and deep-rooted ideological obstacles from the terror group that continue to stall a potential deal.
Wave of Antisemitic Violence Sweeps Europe as Israelis Targeted Amid Rising Tensions
A disturbing wave of antisemitic incidents has erupted across Europe in recent weeks, targeting Israeli tourists and Jewish communities with increasing frequency and violence. From Greece to Germany, Switzerland to Belgium, attacks, threats, and legal actions against Israelis are raising alarms among Jewish leaders and government officials alike.
Inside the United States
Senate Democrats Block GOP Resolution to Unseal Epstein Files Despite Past Calls for Transparency
Despite weeks of vocal demands for transparency surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a Republican-led resolution that would have unsealed all court documents related to the late sex offender and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.
HHS Removes Mercury-Based Preservative from All U.S. Flu Vaccines
In a landmark decision hailed by health advocates and parents alike, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. signed a formal policy Tuesday adopting new CDC recommendations to remove the mercury-based preservative thimerosal from all influenza vaccines distributed in the United States.
U.S. Jobless Claims Dip Again, But Signs Point to a Softening Labor Market
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week, underscoring the continued resilience of the U.S. labor market. Yet behind the encouraging headline, economists warn that the broader employment picture is showing signs of softening.
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts in Florida
A federal judge in Florida on Wednesday rejected the Justice Department's attempt to unseal grand jury transcripts from a 2005-2007 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, marking a setback in President Donald Trump's push for greater transparency in the high-profile sex trafficking case.
Trump Unveils Bold AI Action Plan to Cement U.S. Dominance, Strip Regulations, and Counter China
In a sweeping move to stake America's claim in the global artificial intelligence arms race, President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a comprehensive AI strategy aimed at deregulating the industry, accelerating innovation, and asserting international leadership--firmly casting the United States as the future epicenter of AI advancement.
Congressional Republicans Introduce Bill Targeting Riot Funders
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and several Republican cosponsors, introduced the Stop Financial Underwriting of Nefarious Demonstrations and Extremist Riots (Stop FUNDERs) Act to hold accountable financiers of rioters and vandals.
Trump Keeps Pressure On Powell With Rare Visit To Central Bank
President Donald Trump continues to pressure Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The president plans to personally visit the central bank Thursday afternoon, where a $2.5 billion renovation is underway.
Christian News
Pakistan Muslims ‘Abduct’ Christian Boy
A heartbroken Christian widow cried out for help Wednesday, saying her teenage son was “abducted” by Muslim extremists in Pakistan’s Punjab province and “forced to convert to Islam.”
Worthy Insights
NC Church Sees Nearly 200 People Baptized: ‘What a Move of God!’
Almost 200 people were baptized during a Sunday night worship service and a planned outdoor event hosted by Manna Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Survey Reveals “Seismic Shift” As More Parents Reject Vaccine Schedule
A new survey published in the JAMA Network by researchers at Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that an increasing number of pregnant women and new mothers are delaying, or even outright refusing, government-recommended vaccines that hospitals and pediatricians push on newborns and young kids. The findings come just ahead of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s much-anticipated announcement on what the federal agency believes to be the root cause of the autism spike in children ahead of the fall school season.
Supreme Court justices being given another chance to fix their creation of same-sex ‘marriage’
A legal fight in Kentucky that erupted when same-sex marriage activists demanded a Christian clerk violate state law and grant them a "marriage" license just hours after the Supreme Court created that status in America, now has returned to the Supreme Court.