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'A light to the world': Amb. Huckabee's greeting for Israel's Independence Day
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee issued a statement marking Israel's 78th Independence Day, emphasizing the historic and spiritual connection between the Jewish people and the land of Israel, as well as the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel.
"The United States proudly joins Israel in celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel's Independence Day," Huckabee said. He noted the ancient roots of the Jewish people in Jerusalem, stating that G-d chose both a people and a place, assigning them a purpose to be "a light to the world."
Huckabee referenced the long history of Jewish persecution, including expulsions, pogroms, and the Holocaust, and highlighted the significance of the declaration of the modern State of Israel 78 years ago by David Ben-Gurion. He cited Israel’s Declaration of Independence, which affirms the land of Israel as the birthplace of the Jewish people and the foundation of their spiritual, religious, and political identity.
The ambassador also pointed to the broader impact of Jewish heritage, noting that the values rooted in the land of Israel helped shape the principles of the United States. He said these shared Judeo-Christian values hold deep importance for the American people as the US approaches its 250th anniversary. (Israel National News) Read More Here!
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Father, we praise You for Mike Huckabee, a faithful servant who understands the importance of loving and honoring the nation of Israel! Bless him with Your favor as he leads as Ambassador. We celebrate Israel's 78th Independence Day alongside the Jewish people! May there forever be strong and continual unity between Jews and Christians built on mutual respect and honor. We thank You for the strong, unwavering relationship between President Trump and PM Netanyahu. Bless the nation of Israel and bring protection, blessing and peace upon the 'Apple of Your Eye', as we decree Your holy Blood-covering over her and the United States of America! In Jesus powerful Name, we pray- Amen.
"After a period of glory, the LORD of Heaven's Armies sent me against the nations who plundered you. For he said, 'Anyone who harms you harms my most precious possession'" (Zechariah 2:8)
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Judge Rules Virginia Redistricting Referendum Unconstitutional
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A Virginia judge ruled on April 22 that the state’s redistricting referendum approved by voters a day earlier was invalid, nullifying the election results.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones said he would immediately file an appeal.
“Virginia voters have spoken, and an activist judge should not have veto power over the People’s vote,” Jones said in an X post.
Tazewell Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley entered an injunction blocking certification of the election.
Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli said the legal fight was just beginning after language used in the ballot question raised a lot of interest among the opposition.
The question voters faced was the following: “Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to temporarily adopt new congressional districts to restore fairness in the upcoming elections, while ensuring Virginia’s standard redistricting process resumes for all future redistricting after the 2030 census?”
Cuccinelli expects the case to move quickly through the appeals process.
“The ‘yes’ folks probably are going to look back at Tuesday and think that was the easy part because they have so badly violated several constitutional provisions,” Cuccinelli told “The Scott Jennings Show.”
The referendum faces three legal challenges in addition to the one decided on April 22.
“Here’s my prediction, the referendum gets tossed out in May,” Cuccinelli said in an X post. (The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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Abba, thank You that Judge Hurley put a stop to the illegal gerrymandering vote in Virginia. Father God, You know the beginning from the end and how this political battle will end. We ask for Your perfect will to be done in how this and all gerrymandering maps are drawn, we ask for ethical, honest decisions in each state. We plead the blood of Jesus over each of these maps, we decree that any demonic forces involved in these decisions be silenced, that no enemy voices will be heard. Holy Spirit, send out Your angels, pour out truth and righteousness into the minds and hearts of everyone involved in creating these maps, both sides of the aisle, that Your intentions will Be the creator of the state maps. We ask this in the name el Shaddai, God Almighty, the God who has ultimate power over all things.
"To God belong wisdom and power;
counsel and understanding are his."
(Job 12:13)
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Iran Says Opening Strait of Hormuz Impossible, Claims to Reject Talks
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Iranian leaders insisted on Thursday that they could not allow the free flow of commercial transit in the Strait of Hormuz because the United States has continued to enforce a blockade on Iranian ships using the maritime byway, indicating continued Iranian intransigence hampering attempts at peace talks.
The commentary followed the initial conclusion, and then extension of, a two-week ceasefire initiated by the United States against Iran to create space for talks to end the current conflict. The conflict began on February 28, when President Donald Trump announced that the Pentagon had launched Operation Epic Fury to degrade Iran’s ability to use its missile and drone arsenal against America and its allies. The operation, alongside joint Israeli attacks, resulted in the killing of dozens of senior Iranian officials, most prominently Ali Khamenei, the “supreme leader.”
President Trump stated on Tuesday that he would extend the ceasefire for the near future to allow what remains of Iran’s regime to regroup and put together a coherent negotiating position, suggesting that the various factions in Tehran were competing for power. The ceasefire would not include an end to the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for ships transiting to and from Iran.
The refusal to allow free transit in the Strait of Hormuz came from Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of the Iranian parliament, who reportedly wrote in a statement on social media that Iran would not move to allow commercial traffic unless the American blockade was lifted.
“A complete ceasefire has meaning only when it is not violated with the naval blockade and the hostage-taking of the world’s economy and when the Israeli regime’s warmongering stops on all fronts,” he wrote, according to the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). “Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the official underlined, is not possible with a blatant violation of the ceasefire,” he reportedly asserted. (Breitbart) Read more here.
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Abba, there is much confusion here in the US and world wide concerning President Trump's willingness to shift on the timeframe and content of the ceasefire between Iran and the US. We ask You to ensure that Your voice is the voice he is hearing and obeying. We ask Holy Spirit to send out angels to cover and protect all communications between You and Your son, Donald, and all of his team working on bringing about a ceasefire of Your making. Father God, guide and direct all decisions made and actions taken, change minds and hearts within the Iranian leadership, give them a "new perspective", "Your perspective" of what Your terms for peace include. Jesus, speak to the hearts of those called by Your name, give us resolute hearts to believe You are working and that You will bring peace, that You are for us and not against us, that You will make the way. We ask this in the name Jehovah Jireh, The Lord Will Provide.
"He provided redemption for his people;
he ordained his covenant forever---
holy and awesome is his name."
(Psalm 111:9)
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Donald Trump, Pakistani sources expect talks with Iran to resume as soon as Friday
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US President Donald Trump said he expects negotiations with Iran to begin as soon as Friday, with Pakistani sources saying talks could take place in 36 to 72 hours, the New York Post reported on Wednesday.
The report mentioned that Trump, when asked via text message about the possibility of talks happening soon, said: “It’s possible! President DJT.”
Late on Tuesday, Trump announced on Truth Social that he had decided to extend the temporary US-Iran ceasefire until Iranian officials submit a “unified proposal” for discussion.
The decision to extend the ceasefire, which was set to expire on Wednesday, was made “based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured” and upon the request of Pakistani officials, Trump stated.
In addition to the ceasefire extension, the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz will also continue, he clarified. (Jerusalem Post) Read more here.
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Abba, a betting platform seems irrelevant when trying to understand the interactions of a ceasefire between 2 countries, especially these 2 countries. Father God, we ask You to intervene in bringing this ceasefire into being when Your time is right, that it will include all that You intend for it to include, and that minds and hearts will be in a place to work toward agreement and acceptance. Holy Spirit, release Your angels to pour peace into each mind, allow Jesus' love to flow to all involved, those who know Him, those who don't. Jesus, let Your presence be so rich that all will know "something is different" when the meetings begin again, let that presence permeate the atmosphere, bring calm and quiet, set the tone of these meetings. We ask this in the name Jehovah Nissi, The Lord Our Banner, the Lord who is our banner of victory!
"I put no trust in my bow, my sword
does not bring me victory;
but you give us victory over our
enemies, you put our
adversaries to shame."
(Psalm 44:7)
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Lebanon said to seek one-month truce extension; Hezbollah again targets troops with drone
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Lebanon was hoping to extend the shaky ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel as its representatives were set to meet with Israeli envoys on Thursday for the second time in two weeks in Washington, DC, while Israeli officials projected optimism about the talks.
The historic negotiations, brokered by the US, are the first sustained direct talks between Israel and its neighbor to the north in decades. They come amid a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah terror group that is set to expire Sunday.
The truce, which began last week, has seen repeated clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, including on Wednesday, Israel’s Independence Day.
Hezbollah launched a drone at troops stationed in southern Lebanon during the day, which was intercepted by air defenses. The IDF called the attack a “blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement.” Tuesday saw Hezbollah launch a barrage of rockets at troops in southern Lebanon and a drone at Israel, also citing truce violations.
Israel has not yet responded to those attacks beyond striking a rocket launcher used in the barrage.
The military also said Wednesday that it had struck and killed two Hezbollah operatives the previous day after they crossed the ceasefire line in southern Lebanon. (Times of Israel)
Read more here.
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Abba, we thank You that You are God and we are not. We thank You that You know how this war ends, that there are no surprises for You. We ask that Your timing bring all things to fruition concerning the peace process between Israel and Lebanon. We ask You to intervene in Hezbollah's hold on Lebanon, break Lebanon free of the demonic power that drives Hezbollah's attacks and ability to stand. Satan cannot stand against You, Father God, we decree and declare that You Lord are God and there is no other. Holy Spirit, release Your warrior angels into the heavenlies to break through this demonic stronghold over Lebanon, bring freedom and truth into minds and hearts of those who pray for You to rescue them from an enemy that is too strong for them. Jesus, we ask for the same in Iran, send out Your warrior angels to break through the demonic strongholds that are too strong for Iranians to battle on their own, pull down the demonic boundaries holding Lebanon and Iran, bring Your freedom. We ask this in the name El Gibhor, Mighty God, the God who will accomplish the destruction of His enemies.
"For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.."
(Psalm 1:6)
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Israeli, Lebanese Ambassadors meet at the White House
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President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Secretary of State Rubio convened a second direct meeting between Israeli and Lebanese officials today at the White House and announced an extension of the ceasefire by three weeks. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter, and U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa participated in the talks.
"It was a great honor to be a participant in this very Historic Meeting," President Trump posted this evening. "The United States is going to work with Lebanon in order to help it protect itself from Hezbollah," President Trump added. "The people of Lebanon and the people of Israel are neighbors," Ambassador Huckabee told reporters following the meeting. "They want to get along — and they can get along... The problem is not Lebanon; the problem is not Israel. The problem is Hezbollah."
President Trump added that he plans to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House.
Meanwhile, the U.S. military seized a second sanctioned vessel transporting Iranian oil earlier today.
The M/T Majestic X was stopped in the Indian Ocean, where U.S. forces "carried out a maritime interdiction and right-of-visit boarding of the sanctioned stateless vessel M/T Majestic X transporting oil from Iran," part of the administration's wider campaign to cut off the Iranian regime's funding.
"We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran, wherever they operate," the Pentagon added.
In the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM announced that since the blockade began, 31 vessels attempting to enter the Strait have been forced to turn around or return to another port.
(AIPAC) Read more here.
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Lord God, we ask for wisdom and guidance as the President and cabinet members meet with Lebanese ambassadors and Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate peace between these neighboring countries by removing the threat from Hezbollah. We pray for peace and Your protection of the people from both nations.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God." (Matthew 5:9)
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1. Severe espionage case: Two IAF service members spied for Iran
- Israel National News
The Military Prosecution submitted an indictment on Thursday against two IDF service members who serve as Air Force technicians on charges of spying for Iran.
The two were arrested in a joint Shin Bet, Military Police, and Israel Police operation last month after the suspicions against them were established.
According to the indictment, for several months, the two soldiers were in contact with Iranian intelligence officials and, under their guidance, conducted a variety of tasks for money. One of the soldiers even sent an Iranian agent materials from his military training concerning fighter jet systems and footage of facilities and areas on a military base.
(Read more)
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2. At West Bank event, Smotrich declares Israel will rebuild Gaza settlements, fulfilling ‘prophecies’ - Times of Israel
Israel will return to the Gush Katif settlement bloc abandoned during the 2005 disengagement from Gaza, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich declares during an Independence Day event in the West Bank settlement of Brukhin, during which he praises the current government for “leading a true revolution” by announcing “no fewer than 103 new settlements in Judea and Samaria.”
Among the settlements approved by the government were Homesh, Sa-Nur, Ganim, and Kadim, which were evacuated during the disengagement, and their reestablishment is an “historical correction of the injustice of the expulsion,” Smotrich declares, stating that “we have returned home, and this time forever.”
“And just as we returned to Northern Samaria, we shall also return to Gush Katif,” he adds, citing Jeremiah’s prophecy of Israel’s return to its land, and stating that “today, here in Samaria, the prophecies of consolation are no longer a dream but the view from the window. The prophecies are taking shape in cranes and tractors, in agriculture and homes, and in boys and girls playing in the streets.” (Read more)
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3. Hamas Exploits Gaza Ceasefire to Rebuild Military Power, Tighten Civilian Control - Algemeiner
As tensions in the Middle East escalate and global attention focuses on the war with Iran and fragile talks over Lebanon, Hamas is quietly exploiting the ceasefire in Gaza to tighten its grip on civilian life while rebuilding its military strength behind the scenes.
Even as Hamas operatives seem to keep a lower profile on Gaza’s streets, the Palestinian terrorist group’s hold of roughly half the enclave remains readily apparent through checkpoints, tight control over goods, and the takeover of civilian institutions, including hospitals, Israel’s Channel 12 reported.
According to new Israeli military intelligence assessments, Hamas is exploiting the cover of the ceasefire to rapidly rebuild its operational capabilities, restore its command structure, and tighten its grip across strategic sectors of the war-torn enclave. (Read more)
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4. IDF intercepts Hezbollah rockets launched towards Israel - Jerusalem Post
The IDF intercepted several rockets launched by Hezbollah terrorists towards Israel on Thursday night.
The rockets were successfully intercepted by the air force, and there were no injuries, the military confirmed.
The IDF later published footage showing a strike that destroyed the launcher used in this incident, as well as an additional launcher aimed towards Israel.
The launch came as US President Donald Trump hosted Israeli and Lebanese envoys for ceasefire talks at the White House. (Read more)
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5. Israel appoints its first Christian ambassador as envoy to Christian world - JNS
Israel has named its first Christian ambassador, George Deek, as special envoy to the Christian world, aiming to deepen ties with communities worldwide, the Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday.
A distinguished veteran diplomat who most recently served as Israel’s ambassador to Azerbaijan, Deek is a prominent member of the Arab Christian community in Jaffa. His father, Youssef Deek, long served as chairman of the Orthodox Christian community in Jaffa.
“The State of Israel attaches great importance to its relations with the Christian world and with its Christian friends around the world,” Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said in a statement. “I am confident that George, a respected and experienced diplomat, will greatly contribute to the friendship and strengthening of the ties between the State of Israel and the Christian world.”
The newly created role at a time of global international turbulence seeks to buttress Israel’s relations with the Christian world. (Read more)
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1. Former Iranian State Media Editor Now Works for US ‘Media Bias’ Group - Washington Free Beacon
A former paid scribe for an Iranian state-affiliated newspaper now works for a U.S. media watchdog group known for producing a "media bias" chart that rates liberal outlets as more reliable than conservative ones.
Meisam Zamanabadi, an analyst with Ad Fontes Media, spent a large part of his career as an editor at Iranian state-run media outlet Hamshahri, a Tehran-run newspaper controlled at the time by then-mayor Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf—now speaker of the Iranian parliament and chief regime negotiator.
Ad Fontes, which the influential Poynter Institute has praised as fair and "easy to understand," is cited by institutions like Cornell University as a good option for news consumers to evaluate media bias. Ad Fontes also promises that corporations that use its ratings can "get great business results by advertising on high quality news." Major corporations such as General Motors say they use Ad Fontes to "ensure that [our] ads also show up in reliable publications." (Read more) |
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Lord God, we cover America’s news media outlets that they would be infused with the life and the truth of you, Lord God. We cancel all lies and all mind control that is done on a daily basis to try to control a certain narrative, and we break its powers in the name of Jesus. We pray all ungodly agendas would be exposed in Jesus name amen.
John 3:20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.”
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2. Trump accuses Iran of 'numerous' ceasefire violations as deadline looms, Pakistan talks uncertain - Fox News
Sen. Rick Scott said Tuesday that China was “caught red-handed” allegedly sending dual-use chemicals to Iran that could be used in ballistic missile production, pointing to the interception of an Iranian-linked cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman on on April 19.
Scott also described Beijing as an “imminent threat” to U.S. national security. The MV Touska, had docked twice at Zhuhai, a port in southern China, in the six weeks leading up to its interception by U.S. forces, according to reports. The US seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship after “blowing a hole” in its engine room when it tried to break past the Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
President Donald Trump had announced the seizure of the ship, and wrote, “Right now, U.S. Marines have custody of the vessel. The TOUSKA is under U.S. Treasury Sanctions because of their prior history of illegal activity. We have full custody of the ship, and are seeing what’s on board!” (Read more) |
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Lord God, we thank you so much for exposing this corruption between these two governments. We declare that we get to the bottom of all this wickedness in the mighty name of Jesus. We thank you, that you are working all of this out for our good, and we choose to trust you God, and put away all fear and anxiety regarding the situation in Jesus name amen.
Mark 12:36
“David himself said in the Holy Spirit,
‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at My right hand,
Until I put Your enemies beneath Your feet.”’
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3. Tennessee Champions Traditional Family Values - Million Voices
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee recently signed a powerful resolution that changes the state’s cultural focus. The legislation officially designates June as Nuclear Family Month across the state. This move boldly shifts attention away from the traditional Pride Month celebrations.
Lawmakers provided a very clear, biblical definition of the nuclear family in their text. The official state resolution describes it as one husband, one wife, and their children. These children can be biological, adopted, or fostered within a loving home.
According to the state’s leaders, this specific family structure is God’s design for humanity. They boldly declared that the nuclear family has been the bedrock of society since creation. By passing this resolution, Tennessee aims to uplift and protect these essential traditional values. (Read more) |
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We come before You as a nation in need of guidance, humbled by the weight of our responsibilities and the challenges we face. Lord, turn our hearts back to the principles that honor You; principles of truth, integrity, and love for one another. Open the eyes of every voter to see beyond division and deceit, and to seek wisdom that aligns with Your divine will.
Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” (Isaiah 30:21)
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4. How a Democrat Allegedly Used DEI and Bureaucracy to Commit Fraud and Attain Power - Daily Signal
In the past few weeks, Rep. Greg Steube was leading the charge to bring to the House floor a vote to expel now-former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Minutes before Steube was set to join the “Signal Sitdown”opens in a new tab—and the same day the Ethics Committee was expected to render a recommendation to the House on whether to expel the Florida congresswoman over fraud allegations—Cherfilus-McCormick announced she was resigning her seat in Congress, effective immediately.
On this episode of the “Signal Sitdown,”opens in a new tab Steube, R-Fla., peels back the curtain on the investigation that ultimately resulted in Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation. What he describes, based on investigations conducted by the Office of Congressional Ethics, the House Ethics Committee, and the Department of Justice, is an alleged plot to take advantage of DEI in the federal and state bureaucracy to commit fraud and attain and maintain political power.
In late March, the House Ethics Committee found Cherfilus-McCormick had committed 25 of the 27 alleged violations brought against her, including charges described as “money laundering.” Specifically, embezzling $5 million in funds from the Florida Division of Emergency Management, for which the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides a vast majority of the funding.
“Here’s what’s so offensive: As a Floridian, my district’s been hit by six hurricanes in two years, and my constituents rely upon FEMA funds to be able to just restore their livelihood after their entire house was destroyed in a hurricane,” Steube told The Daily Signal.
“To have a member of the Florida delegation steal $5 million from FEMA, from the taxpayers in the great state of Florida, is truly offensive.” (Read more)
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Lord God,
Thank you that Rep Gregg Steube caught this alleged plot to take advantage of taxpayer money and fraud by Rep Sheila-Cherifilus-McCormick using DEI funds so that this fraud has been uncovered and she has now resigned. Father, give the House Ethic Committee, the Department of Justice and the office of Congressional Ethics wisdom and discernment in how to find these frauds and bring to justice any who are participating in these schemes and deceiving the American people in order to attain power and wealth.
Lord, restore the $5 million in taxpayer funds back to the Florida Emergency Management Division that Rep Sheila-Cherifilus-McCormick allegedly took from. Let justice be done as she faces the 22 out of 25 charges that are against her. We pray that she will seek forgiveness for her sins and turn to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.
"Have nothing to do with the deeds produced by darkness, but instead expose them." (Ephesians 5:!!)
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5. Trump Has Iran Cornered—and Tehran Knows It - Daily Signal
The usual foreign policy experts are already misreading President Donald Trump’s decision to extend the Iran ceasefire as hesitation when it is actually a show of leverage.
Trump did not extend the ceasefire from a position of retreat. He did so citing Iran’s financial collapse and numerous ceasefire violations, all while maintaining the blockade and waiting for a coherent response to U.S. demands from a fractured regime that no longer looks formidable. The pressure test is working. Iran has lost its hold on the Strait of Hormuz, and the message is unmistakable: The only person Tehran is seriously responding to right now is Trump.
Trump has already proven he can pressure Iran. The more important question now is whether Tehran is able to negotiate on any serious terms. Trump extended the ceasefire because the United States is still waiting for a formal Iranian response from a divided regime that appears unable to produce a unified proposal. At the same time, Pakistan, not Europe, has become the unexpected hinge on whether diplomacy survives. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked Trump publicly for accepting Pakistan’s request to extend the ceasefire and expressed hope that a second round of talks in Islamabad would lead to a permanent end to the conflict.
Within hours of the ceasefire extension, Iran’s response proved the point. It seized two ships and jeopardized the next round of negotiations. As Trump offered more time to respond, Tehran turned to more aggression in the world’s most important energy chokepoint. That is the behavior of a regime testing whether it can recover the leverage it is losing. (Read more)
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God of Angel Armies,
We ask divine protection over President Trump as he makes critical decisions concerning Iran. As the usual foreign policy experts continue to misread President Trump's decision to extend the ceasefire, our President is using extraordinary wisdom in dealing with Iran. We pray that the nations will wake up and see the wickedness of the leaders in Iran and be willing to do their part in causing the regime to collapse so that the Iranian people can be free!
Lord, thank You, that Pakistan has become the unexpected hinge on whether diplomacy survives as they help negotiate between the US and Iran. The wickedness of the Iranian regime has proven that negotiations don't seem to work.with evil. Within hours of the ceasefire extension, Iran was back to its demonic aggression. Pride cometh before the fall!
Holy Father, we pray that President Trump will listen to You and only move when You say move. Give this master chess player the moves that will bring peace not only to the Iranian people but for all people around the world..Everything is in Your hands,God, and victory has already been won! In the Mighty name of Jesus, we pray! Amen.and Amen.
"No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against you in judgement you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from me." (Isaiah 54:!7)
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6. ‘Spend Time With the Lord’: HUD Secretary Gives Advice to Young People - Daily Signal
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner recommends young people prioritize their faith every day.
When asked by Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts what advice he would give to young people, Turner told them to start their day by “spend[ing] time with the Lord.” Turner appeared with Roberts at the organization’s “Belief in Action” event on Tuesday.
“I have some great mentors in the faith, in the NFL, and in college that taught me the importance of seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you,” Turner said. Turner, a Southern Baptist minister and former NFL player, said that spending time reading the Bible and praying is the most important part of his day. “If I don’t do anything else, when I wake up, I spend time with the Lord, and it’s not an appointment that I have that’s written in pencil,” he said, “it’s an appointment that I have that’s written in blood, and that’s the blood of Christ.”
Turner encouraged others to put the Lord first, not on the back burner. “I encourage you to prioritize your time spent with the Lord, and don’t just do a drive by,” he said. “Get the Bible, read while you drink your coffee.”
There’s a lot of change in Washington, but Turner encouraged listeners to place their hope in an unchanging God. “Our faith cannot be based on circumstances,” he said. “It has to be based on the sovereignty and the omnipotence of God Almighty. Because God is immutable. He does not change. We do.” (Read more)
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Everlasting Father,
What a beautiful message that Housing and Urban Development Secretary Pastor Scott Turner has given to the young people of America,. "To begin their day by spending time with the Lord is belief in action."
As we seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, first, we are opening all our lives up for God to pour down His blessings on each of us and the wisdom we need to face the chaos in this world. Lord, give us all the wisdom to seek You everyday and the faith to know that You will never leave us nor forsake us!
We call forth a supernatural anointing over the youth of America so that they may be Ambassadors for Your kingdom and have protection from evil. As revival begins in America, let us all catch the 'fire' in our spirits that will bring many to Your throne of grace and forgiveness! Thank you, Father, for delivering us from all wickedness as we search our souls and give You the honor that You deserve! Lord, we cover the youth of America with the reading of Your Word so that they may know Jesus the Christ! In Jesus' name. Amen.
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness;and all these things will be added unto you." (Mathew 6:33)
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6 MILLION Ineligible Voters Removed--What, Really?
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, April 23, 2026
There’s a number that ought to stop people in their tracks, 372,000. That’s how many ineligible or inactive voter registrations were removed from Colorado’s voter rolls following a lawsuit brought by Judicial Watch. This wasn’t a guess or a political talking point, it was the result of a legal action grounded in the requirements of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, which mandates that states maintain accurate and up-to-date voter lists. After settling the case in 2023, Colorado confirmed those removals, a move framed as a necessary step toward election integrity. When hundreds of thousands of names can be removed in one state alone, it raises a simple, unavoidable question, how many more remain elsewhere?
Colorado is far from an outlier. Across the country, similar efforts have yielded striking results. In Kentucky, roughly 735,000 ineligible registrations were removed following a consent decree tied to a Judicial Watch lawsuit. New York City reported 918,139 removals, including nearly half a million between 2023 and early 2025. In Los Angeles County, officials confirmed that more than 1.2 million names were cleared from the rolls. Add it up, and Judicial Watch reports that its legal actions have helped remove about six million ineligible names nationwide. These are not small clerical fixes. These are large-scale corrections in major urban centers, often governed by Democratic leadership for decades. Read More
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China Is Working Behind the Scenes to Bolster Iran’s Military
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A growing number of reports are revealing that China is likely providing material military support to Iran amid the U.S. military effort to force the Islamist regime to capitulate and halt its ambitions for nuclear weapons.
After a United Nations embargo and U.S. sanctions were put in place against countries supplying weapons to Iran over the last decade, The New York Times reported last week that Beijing has continued to supply Iran with “dual-use” technologies that can be used “in both civilian technologies as well as missiles and drones.” The technologies have aided the Islamist regime in amassing a vast arsenal of missiles and drones that it has used to arm its terrorist proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah and strike Israel, U.S. military bases and aircraft, and civilian infrastructure in neighboring countries, among other soft targets.
Moreover, a Financial Times report last week uncovered that Xi Jinping’s communist regime had given Tehran access to a reconnaissance satellite that provided targeting information of American military bases in the Middle East. According to the report, the TEE-01B satellite built by the Chinese company Earth Eye Co was delivered to Iran after it reached orbit, and Emposat, an additional company Chinese company, gave the regime control services and satellite data. A third Chinese firm called MizarVision reportedly published “AI-enhanced satellite images of US bases in the Middle East” which U.S. intelligence believed helped Iran’s military identify targets.
Lawmakers like Rep. John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), who serves as chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, say that Xi Jinping’s efforts to bolster the Iranian regime make sense in light of their larger strategic and energy interests, even as they publicly try to claim that they are neutral in the U.S.-Iran conflict. (Washington Stand) Read more here.
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Omnipotent God, nothing escapes Your vision. The Chinese Communist government may hope no one detects their clandestine actions, as they provide dual use commodities to Iran through other nations for weaponry to be used against Israel and the U.S. presence in the Middle East. Lord, You know exactly what is being provided by China, as well as its location enroute to the Middle East or already off-loaded and in transit to Iran. Lord God, we ask that You reveal all of these items and their locations to U.S. and Israeli personnel that they may be quickly destroyed. We also pray that the Chinese spy-satellite gifted to Iran be rendered totally useless supernaturally or by secret U.S. military means.
We continue to ask that the ceasefire be upheld 100% by Iranian leaders, or Iran suffers the consequences of their refusal. We need Your wisdom and timing in all actions ordered by U.S. leadership against Iranian forces on land and in the Strait of Hormuz; and we need eyes to see where and how the Chinese are sneaking in supplies. Lord God, we pray also for Your protection of all U.S. government internet installations as well as the power grid within the U.S.. May any ‘sleeper cells’ within our nation be revealed and taken out before any destruction occurs.
Please continue to bless, protect and grow Your mighty church within the nation of Iran. May You inform and answer their prayers and intercessions. As the war continues, may innocents be spared death or injury and find salvation through Yeshua in the days ahead. To God be the glory, In Yeshua’s mighty name, Amen.
"For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their wrongdoing concealed from My eyes." (Jeremiah 16:17)
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14 GOP Senators Band Together on a Big Beautiful Anti-Fraud Proposal
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A group of 14 Republican senators have pooled 17 separate legislative proposals for eliminating fraud in federal spending in one huge package recalling President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025” that cut taxes, secured the border, and updated air traffic control.
“The fraud stops here, folks! After massive schemes in Minnesota and beyond were exposed, I’m putting an end to scammers treating the federal government like a personal piggy bank,” Ernst declared in a statement made available to The Washington Stand announcing the introduction of the Protecting American Taxpayers Act of 2026. “Many politicians and lenient, liberal judges look the other way while criminals steal more than $1 billion from taxpayers every day. I’m stepping up to the plate and bringing my colleagues together to end this theft. The Protecting American Taxpayers Act (PATA) not only stops fraud before it happens and holds those responsible accountable, but it returns stolen dollars to taxpayers. This overdue legislation will soon be brought to a vote to put every senator on the record on whether they stand with swindlers or taxpayers.”
Joining Ernst, who heads the Senate DOGE Caucus, as co-sponsors of PATA are Senators Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, Roger Marshall of Kansas, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, Ashley Moody of Florida, Tim Sheehy of Montana, Jim Banks of Indiana, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, John Cornyn of Texas, Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted, both of Ohio, Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania, and James Lankford of Oklahoma. More Republican lawmakers are expected to sign on as co-sponsors. Because one of PATA’s provisions was first proposed by Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), there may also be some Democratic co-sponsors. (The Washington Stand) Read more here.
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It is such a joy, Abba Father, to hear about the ‘Protecting American Taxpayers Act of 2026’ supported already by 14 senators! We earnestly pray that all Republican senators and at least some Democrat senators will sign on as co-sponsors of this bill. Thank You that this legislation will soon come to a vote, and may all senators realize that we will be carefully scrutinizing each response. Father, we are astounded to learn that at least one billion tax payer dollars are stolen every day!!! But, Abba, You have known about it all along. Lord God, we have been told that this bill, if passed, “…not only stops fraud before it happens and holds those responsible accountable, but it returns stolen dollars to taxpayers.” We say, “YES YES YES!!! LET IT BE SO!!!.”
Lord, we do pray that all evidence of the fraud will clearly be in place and will be incontrivertible. May justice be meted out to each criminal as the law proscribes. While we do not know details, it may be difficult to recoup all stolen funds, But we also know that nothing is too difficult for You.
As the taxpayers’ monies are returned to government, we pray that You would instruct those who make the pertinent decisions as to where, how and when these funds should be used. Father, we rejoice and thank You ahead of time for this victory, through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
“You shall not steal.” (Exodus 20:15)
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Rededicate America
CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF FAITH
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America is making history this year, and YOU can join IFA LIVE in Washington DC for this once-in-a-lifetime event! IFA is hosting our grassroots and national Rededication Event at the Museum of the Bible on July 3rd- 4th as we come together to intercede, worship, fellowship, get inspired, and make history! Featured Speakers include Dutch Sheets and Dr. Jim Garlow, in addition to IFA's Dave Kubal and Kris Kubal. Grammy-nominated recording artist Danny Gokey will be performing LIVE for IFA!
Did you love IFA's 50th Celebration? You will LOVE IFA's historic event marking our nation's 250th birthday and 250 years of faith in our beloved country! Come be part of the Spirit-led gathering on July 3-4. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION & SIGN UP TODAY. Registration is filling fast. Spend Independence Day with 400 intercessor warriors!
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UN Prayer Watch Newsletter
for Israel, America and the Nations
April 2026
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Dear Friends,
Greetings from New York City.
As we regularly pray within UN headquarters, we pray with the Word of God—because it is the truth. We are releasing God’s word over the diplomats and staff regarding Israel, God’s promises for every person and His expectations for how leaders make decisions. God will hold all of us responsible for what we do or do not do, say or do not say, how people cast their votes in resolutions and how leaders of nations govern. God has the victory and, as we read in Numbers 22-24, when Balaam tried to curse Israel, it was not possible; he was unable to curse what God had chosen and blessed.
Psalm 101:6-8 (ESV): “I will look with favor on the faithful in the land, that they may dwell with me; he who walks in the way that is blameless shall minister to me. No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes. Morning by morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land, cutting off all the evildoers from the city of the LORD.”
On God’s word we stand in authority as watchmen on the wall, standing in the gap for His people Israel and all others. Take this psalm and pray with it over the current situation in the Middle East, asking God to intervene on behalf of not only His people, but all who love Him. This is not just Israel’s war—it is ours against an evil terrorist regime that wants to destroy all ‘infidels’.
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Read in this Newsletter:
- Germany and Italy Reject EU Allies’ Call, Backed by UN Experts, to End Association Deal with Israel
- Democracies Enable Iran, China, Cuba to Oversee UN Human Rights Bodies
- Prayer for Israel via Zoom With the UN Prayer Watch Team in NYC
- Items to Keep in Prayer
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Items to Keep in Prayer
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Please pray for the current evaluation process for the next Secretary General of the UN. Interviews took place this week in the General Assembly. Pray for the person of God’s choice to become the next leader of the UN. Read about the audition on apnews.com.
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Please keep praying for the case before the International Criminal Court (ICC) where the arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and Galant were issued. Pray for the revoking of these warrants. ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, who was cleared of misconduct allegations in March 2026, is reportedly preparing additional warrant applications for other senior Israeli officials.
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Pray for a dismissal of the court case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) accusing Israel of genocide. So far, the US, Fiji, Hungary and Paraguay have stepped up to support Israel before the court. This case has an approximate timeline for the final judgement not likely before late 2027 or early 2028.
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Warm greetings from New York.
Claudia Kiesinger and Elisabeth Polifka
UN Prayer Watch
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And Now . . . Lion of Judah: ROAR!!!!
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"The Lord shall go forth like a mighty man;
He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war.
He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud;
He shall prevail against His enemies."
(Isaiah 42:13)
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80 tornadoes confirmed from last Friday's outbreak in central US
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After a multi-state severe weather outbreak last Friday, at least 80 tornado tracks have been confirmed, including 2 EF3 twisters.
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A severe weather outbreak unleashed at least 80 tornadoes in a single day last Friday, stretching from Oklahoma to Michigan and leaving a trail of damage across the Midwest.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed 80 tornadoes from Friday's severe weather outbreak that AccuWeather streamed live on YouTube. The twister count tracks a span 650 miles across the central United States.
Storm survey teams have spent days combing through debris, mapping paths and determining the strength of each tornado after the outbreak last Friday.
The strongest tornadoes from the outbreak were both in Wisconsin, one in Ringle, just southeast of Wausau, and one in the southwest part of the state near the town of Cream. Both were rated EF3 based on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
Another damaging EF2 tornado with 130-mph winds caused significant damage in Lena, Illinois. Vexcel estimates that more than 370 buildings were damaged in the town, with 19 completely destroyed.
Near Chicago, the severe weather threat extended beyond tornadoes. Intense lightning strikes sparked house fires Friday, adding another layer of danger as storms moved through the region. (Accuweather) Read More
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"So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen.” (Matthew 20:16)
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"Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. In Your Name."
- Provided By: Billy Graham
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