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United We Stand Monday, Feb 2, 2026
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Tonight's guest speaker will be Joan Boulward, a dear sister in Christ who serves on
our Board of Directors.
Here is her bio:
Beverly Joan Boulware is a literacy specialist who has taught elementary children and middle grades learners. She encourages them to understand and use language through reading, classroom discussion and creative writing. Her love of words and books are evidenced by her enthusiastic teaching, numerous presentations at educational conferences and scholarly publications in literacy journals. Dr. Boulware received her Doctorate degree in Reading Education from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Presently she is a Professor of Literacy Education at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee where she teaches graduate and undergraduate classes in the College of Education.
Please do join us tonight as we are blessed by her fascinating topics!
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God bless you all, our faithful "few."
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Don Lemon ARRESTED over apparent involvement in church invasion; Jim Acosta whines
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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon put Don Lemon "on notice" after he allegedly joined other radicals in participating in a so-called "ICE Out Action" by storming Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Jan. 18. It appeared, however, that the former CNN talking head might avoid consequence for his alleged involvement in the church invasion when, earlier this month, an activist judge refused to issue a warrant for his arrest. Evidently, that was a surmountable obstacle. 'A house of worship is not a public forum for your protest!'
Federal agents arrested Lemon on Thursday night. Sources told CBS News that agents from the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations were reportedly involved in the arrest, which apparently came hours after a grand jury was impaneled. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday morning that Lemon was arrested at her direction along with three others involved in the church invasion, namely Trahern Jeen Crews, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lydell Lundy. (Blaze Media) Read More Here
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Father, we are grateful for Attorney General Pam Bondi and her coordination with FBI agents to bring consequence to those who intentionally invaded a church service for political agendas. We pray for justice and a heart of repentance to fall upon those arrested for their intentions to show lack of respect and disregard for Jesus and disrupt the worship of our brothers and sisters in Christ. May these public arrests cause pause for any future radical protesters who desire to intimidate Christians and incite future riots in sacred places of worship. Our nation needs Jesus now more than ever! We lift Your powerful Name, Jehovah Nissi, 'The Lord is our Banner', over the U.S. and also our beloved Israel as we speak SHALOM to shatter the spirit of rebellion and chaos! By the Blood of the Lamb we pray- Amen.
"When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous but terror to evildoers." (Proverbs 21:15)
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Speaker Johnson: 'Confident' Shutdown Will End by Tuesday
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On Sunday’s “Meet the Press,” Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) said he was “confident” the government would reopen Tuesday.
Host Kristen Welker said, “As we sit here today, we are in the midst of a partial government shutdown. So I want to start right there. The latest reports are that you’ve spoken to Leader Hakeem Jeffries, that he has made it clear that you don’t have Democrat support to reopen the government. So let me put this bottom line question to you. Are you confident that the government will reopen on Monday with Republican votes? Do you have enough Republican support?”
Johnson said, “Well, let’s say I’m confident that we’ll do it at least by Tuesday. We have a logistical challenge of getting everyone in town. And because of the conversation I had with Hakeem Jeffries, I know that we’ve got to pass a rule and probably do this mostly on our own. I think that’s very unfortunate. Here’s what’s happened. You know, the House and Senate appropriators worked very well together, a bicameral, bipartisan, committee-led process, especially after the 43-day shutdown. The longest in U.S. history last fall. No one wanted to put that pain on the American people. Again. The Democrats forced it. We were insistent that we would not allow that to happen.”
He added, “But, you know, I tip my hat to everybody—appropriators of both parties who got this together after the Senate acted over the weekend. We will now have 11 of 12 separate appropriations bills approved by both chambers. That’s because they modified our package; they’ve sent it over a little differently, which means we’ve got to address the bills again. So they’re going to separate the Department of Homeland Security bill. Our intention is by Tuesday to fund all agencies, the federal government, except for that one. And then we’ll have two weeks of good faith negotiations to figure it out.” (Breitbart) Read more here.
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The majority of the federal government will shut down at midnight after the Senate insisted on amending a House-passed spending bill painstakingly negotiated over months with Democrats.
The spending bill, which passed the Senate on a 71-29 vote, funds around two-thirds of the federal government, including the U.S. Departments of War, Treasury, State, Health and Human Services, Labor, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Education.
Yet by amending the bill the House sent to the Senate to remove a long-term bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, the House must return to Washington to attempt to pass the Senate-amended version – far from a sure thing.
With the House out of town, the agencies left unfunded by Congress will shut down after midnight, although congressional leaders and the White House hope the shutdown could end as soon as Monday when the House returns to Washington.
That timeline and outcome could be optimistic. (Breitbart) Read more here.
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Holy Lord, we speak truth and wisdom over this bill. We ask that all legislation rooted in hate for DHS or President Trump will ultimately fail. We pray that You will protect the workers who could lose paychecks if the House does not pass this compromise. Let only Your will prevail over these workings.
“Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the upholder of my life.” (Psalm 54:4)
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House GOP majority on the brink as all-Democrat Texas special congressional election underway
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Republicans are clinging to a razor-thin 218-213 House majority.
And the GOP's margin will shrink even further after a special congressional election this weekend to fill the seat in a Democrat-dominated district which has been vacant for nearly a year.
That's because the two candidates in Saturday's runoff election in Texas' 18th Congressional District are both Democrats.
Voters in the district, which is anchored by downtown Houston and surrounding areas, head to the polls to choose a successor to fill the seat left vacant when Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner died last March.
Sylvester, a former longtime state lawmaker, served two terms as Houston mayor before winning election to Congress in 2024, succeeding the late longtime Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. (Fox News) Read more here. |
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Father, with retirements and special elections, Republicans are in serious danger of losing the majority. We pray for Your solution to this problem and bring only those whom You have chosen to Congress. We pray for victory in all elections for people who stand on Your Word. Whichever Democrats may win this election, we ask for a move of Your Holy Spirit over their hearts and minds.
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.” (Psalm 34:17)
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US East Coast bomb cyclone could bring heaviest snow in decades to North Carolina
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A storm will rapidly strengthen along the East Coast this weekend, delivering heavy snow from the Carolinas to New England, with blizzard conditions likely in the hardest-hit areas. Coastal flooding is anticipated.
A storm will rapidly intensify along the Atlantic Coast of the United States this weekend and is forecast to bring heavy snow to parts of the Southeast and a close call with snow along the mid-Atlantic and New England coasts. The powerful storm will raise winds and seas, leading to significant coastal flooding and beach erosion. Blizzard conditions are also likely in the hardest-hit areas.
Storm to take shape in Southeast Friday
As the storm develops Friday in the southern U.S., spotty rain will break out along the Gulf coast, the Florida Peninsula and the southern Atlantic coast. Farther inland over Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and the Carolinas, patches of snow or a mixture of rain and snow will unfold.
In Nashville, which was hard-hit by the snow and ice storm last weekend, the new winter storm will unfold Friday afternoon and evening and continue into Saturday, with up to a few inches of snow forecast. (Read more) |
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Lord, as the storms have already impacted parts of the US, we cover this newest part of the country with Your Power and the Blood of Jesus. By the Authority of Jesus, we pray for this newest storm to disperse and not create such destruction as predicted.
“If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” (John 14:14)
> > > Please note: Accuweather is now predicting the same pattern of brutal cold
to descend upon the same part of our nation in February. PLEASE PRAY!
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Federal Judge Declines to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
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The decision came after border czar Tom Homan signaled a drawdown of agents in the city if local authorities cooperate with federal authorities.
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A federal judge on Jan. 31 denied Minnesota’s emergency request to block the Trump administration’s deployment of thousands of federal agents to the Twin Cities in a large-scale immigration enforcement operation.
In her ruling Saturday morning, U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez wrote that the “Court must view Plaintiffs’ claims through the lens of the specific legal framework they invoke, and, having done so, finds that Plaintiffs have not met their burden ... the motion is denied.”
Menendez addressed in her decision that attorneys representing Minnesota and its Twin Cities focused on what they claim are costs and consequences from excessive law enforcement operations that also harm citizens. Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys did not submit evidence directly contradicting this but rather highlighted the importance of immigration enforcement and public safety, she wrote.
(The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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Thank You, Lord for this ruling that pushes back the Minnesota stance on ICE deployments. We pray that the hateful rhetoric regarding ICE will cease. We also ask that You will tear down the roots of the Communist/Socialist opposition hiding in the states.
“The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.” (Psalm 118:7)
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Federal judge strikes down parts of Trump executive order on citizenship verification for voter registration
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Father of Truth, passage of the SAVE Act would take care of this issue. We ask that You move on Congress members to pass this legislation that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship.
“Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation.” (Psalm 25:5a)
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A federal judge on Friday struck down key portions of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at tightening citizenship verification for voter registration and absentee ballot applications, ruling the White House overstepped its constitutional authority.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said the Constitution gives states and Congress, not the president, the power to set rules for federal elections.
Kollar-Kotelly blocked provisions in the executive order that would have required documentary proof of American citizenship on federal voter registration and absentee ballot forms.
"The Constitution does not allow the President to impose unilateral changes to federal election procedures," Kollar-Kotelly wrote, permanently enjoining the administration from implementing the challenged provisions of the order.
Trump signed the order, titled "Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections," on March 25. (Fox News) Read more here.
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1. After 20 years: Israel to reopen airstrip near Lebanese border
- Israel National News
The government on Sunday approved a series of decisions aimed at strengthening, rehabilitating, and developing communities in northern Israel, following a special government meeting held in Kiryat Shmona and led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The decisions center on advancing the reactivation of the Kiryat Shmona airstrip.
At the directive of Minister of Transport and Road Safety Brig. Gen. (Res.) Miri Regev, a dedicated plan was approved to reactivate the airstrip after more than 20 years during which it did not serve commercial flights. The plan includes advancing flight services to the Center and the South tailored to residents of the North, with an annual budget of approximately 10 million NIS, and regulatory approval for operation in accordance with Civil Aviation Authority requirements.
The airstrip is intended to function as a national infrastructure asset of strategic importance to the North, operating in routine times to strengthen economic, tourism, and business connectivity, and during emergencies as a component of functional continuity, ensuring rapid aerial access for security, medical, and search-and-rescue needs. (Read more)
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2. Khamenei makes first public appearance in weeks as Iran makes new threats against US, Israel - Times of Israel
Iran on Saturday attempted to project stability after weeks of unrest and fears of a looming US military strike, publishing rare images of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in public as officials warned the United States and Israel against military action.
Against the backdrop of mounting tensions, Iranian media published images on Saturday showing Khamenei in public for the first since the protests erupted — attending prayers at the tomb of Islamic Republic founder Ruhollah Khomeini to mark 47 years since the Islamic Revolution.
The photos appeared aimed at countering opposition claims earlier this month that Khamenei had been moved to an underground bunker for fear of a potential US strike. (Read more)
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3. Houthis threaten to 'open the gates of hell' - Israel National News
The Houthi terrorist rebels are threatening to renew attacks against Israel, warning that continued fighting in Gaza could lead to action from Yemen.
In a post on social media, the group's spokesman, Hezam al-Asad, issued a statement saying that the group’s patience with Israel’s actions in Gaza was "beginning to run out," and claimed that ongoing military activity and civilian casualties would "open the gates of hell from the Yemeni front." He said the Houthis would not remain silent while Gaza remains under what he described as bombardment and siege, particularly amid what he called a fragile ceasefire that is violated daily.
Al-Asad urged that warnings issued by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi be taken seriously, stating that Yemen is preparing for future rounds of confrontation and would return to hostilities with "deeper, broader, and more effective capabilities" should fighting resume.
He further accused the guarantors and mediators of the ceasefire of responsibility for what he described as silence in the face of Israel’s actions, warning that continued violations could lead to a wider regional escalation. (Read more)
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4. IDF Strikes Hamas, PIJ Commanders in Gaza in Retaliation for Ceasefire Violations - Algemeiner
i24 News – The Israeli military and security services announced a response on Saturday to a violation of the ceasefire agreement yesterday on Friday, that saw eight terrorists exiting the underground terror infrastructure in eastern Rafah.
Israeli security forces have, thus far, struck four commanders and additional terrorists from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist organizations across the Gaza Strip.
In addition, the IDF struck a weapons storage facility, a weapons manufacturing site, and two launch sites belonging to Hamas in the central Gaza Strip.
“The terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip systematically violate international law, brutally exploiting civilian infrastructure and the Gazan population as human shields for terrorist activities,” the IDF and Shin Bet statement read. (Read more)
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5. Israel tests limited reopening of Rafah Crossing - JNS
Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopened on Sunday for the first time since the IDF captured it in May 2024, with a limited pedestrian pilot program.
“The Rafah crossing has reopened for movement of people only,” the Defense Ministry’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) unit said. “Today, a pilot is underway to test and assess the operation of the crossing. The movement of residents in both directions, entry and exit to and from Gaza, is expected to begin tomorrow.”
On Dec. 3, Israel offered to reopen the Rafah Crossing to allow the exit of Gaza residents, but Egypt said no unless it opened in both directions.
On Sunday, dozens of Egyptian Red Crescent ambulances entered the Gaza Strip to prepare for evacuating wounded and sick Palestinians, Sky News Arabic reported, adding that hospitals in northern Sinai were ready to receive patients. (Read more)
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1. Saudis won’t let the US use its bases or airspace for an attack on Iran, senior Gulf official reveals- Fox News
As President Donald Trump weighs his options on a possible military strike on Iran, a senior Gulf official told Fox News Saudi Arabia will not allow the U.S. to use its airspace or bases for such an attack.
A high-ranking government figure from a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) state told Fox News that the "U.S. hasn’t shared objectives or plans" regarding Iran with Gulf allies despite recent high-level Saudi meetings in Washington aimed at gaining clarity.
"We said this as friends, [we] want to make sure they understand our position and our assessment in general. And we want to understand the U.S. assessment with as much clarity as possible," the senior official said. "I’d like to get full clarity, and we did not get there."
Regarding U.S. military movements for a strike on Iran, the official said, "The plan is something other than using Saudi airspace."
The official said the U.S. is welcome in Saudi Arabia, especially regarding Operation Inherent Resolve, the ongoing U.S.-led campaign against ISIS. Yet, the Saudi position now is "consistent" with what it was during the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in April 2024, the official said.
"Saudi Arabia wouldn’t allow airspace to be used to target Israel, Houthis, Iran. The position is the same now. Saudi Arabia wouldn’t allow airspace to be used in a war Saudi Arabia is not a part of," the official said. (Read more)
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Father, we ask that great Grace be given to our President and military as they seek to bypass Saudi airspace for whatever their plans are for action in Iran.
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)
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2. Trump taps Kevin Warsh to chair Federal Reserve- NBC
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to the board of the Federal Reserve as a governor and the next chair of the central bank.
If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would succeed Jerome Powell, whose tenure as chair ends in May.
Trump announced the nomination in a post on social media Friday morning.
"I have known Kevin for a long period of time, and have no doubt that he will go down as one of the GREAT Fed Chairmen, maybe the best," Trump wrote. "On top of everything else, he is 'central casting,' and he will never let you down," the president said.
Warsh already has years of experience serving at the central bank.
From February 2006 until March 2011, he served as a Governor on the Fed’s board, nominated to the role by then-president George W. Bush. During his time on the Fed’s board Warsh also gained international relations experience as the central bank’s representative to the G-20, which as Fed chair could be useful. The Fed deals frequently with the likes of the European Central Bank, Bank of Japan, Bank of England and other critical central banks on matters such as global economic stability or at times of economic turmoil.
By serving as a Fed governor during the 2008 crisis, Warsh also gained experience in the depths of one of the worst financial crises in history. (Read more)
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Lord, we ask that Your Holy Spirit surround this man with heavenly wisdom and truth. Let his actions be of great benefit to the citizens of America.
“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.” (Proverbs 3:13,14)
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3. Los Angeles hospice fraud reaches billions as Medicare providers scam federal system with fake companies - Fox News
Ghost patients, sham companies, offshore owners, corrupt doctors. Auditors and prosecutors say hospice fraud in Los Angeles is off the charts, with providers scamming billions from taxpayers for patients that don't exist, poor care and no care.
"Hospice is crazy here," says Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
"You've got hospice that's grown seven-fold in the last five years. They represent about three and a half billion dollars of fraud, we believe, just in LA County." (Read more)
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“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)
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4. Seattle mayor pushes local police to track, investigate ICE agents' enforcement activities - Fox News
Seattle's progressive Mayor Katie Wilson announced a series of moves Thursday that ban federal agents from using city property to conduct immigration enforcement operations and requiring the police department to investigate, verify, and document reports of enforcement activities, citing the "unpredictable, chaotic, and violent behavior" of the federal government.
In a news release, Wilson, who was sworn in as mayor earlier this month, said she will sign an executive order prohibiting federal immigration authorities from using city-owned and city-controlled property for immigration enforcement activities.
"Whoever you are, and wherever you come from: if Seattle is your home, then this is your city," said Wilson said in a news release announcing the move. "And it’s our responsibility as city leaders to move quickly and get organized so we can keep people safe."
The ban includes city parks, parking lots, plazas, vacant lots, storage facilities, garages and the Seattle Center, an entertainment, tourism and performing arts center that includes the city's iconic Space Needle.
Wilson also encouraged Seattle Public Schools and other local governments to take similar steps following enhanced immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
"So many of us are shocked and heartbroken by the news out of Minneapolis, and share a growing concern that our city too could come under attack by the federal government," Wilson said. "I’m also disturbed by what I’ve been hearing about the huge spike in hotline calls there from families that can’t pay their rent because they’re afraid to leave their homes and go to work, and about small businesses at the end of their rope because the federal incursion has made it impossible to operate." (Read more)
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Lord, we bind the city of Seattle from destroying itself with foolish policies in the Name of Jesus. We ask that You move on the ordinary people of the city to take a strong stand against the socialists/Marxists who seek to pull down our nation.
“Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.” (Proverbs 28:26)
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5. Venezuela's acting president overhauls oil industry amid pressure from Trump administration – Fox News
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez signed a law overhauling the nation's oil sector, opening it to privatization. The move reverses a core policy of the socialist movement that has ruled the country for more than two decades.
Rodriguez's policy shift, aimed at luring the foreign investors needed to rework the industry, comes less than one month after the U.S. captured former Venezuelan dictatorial leader Nicolás Maduro. The acting president, who served as Maduro's vice president prior to his capture, was facing pressure from the Trump administration, which was eyeing Venezuela's oil industry after imposing sanctions.
On Jan. 10, Trump hosted nearly two dozen top oil and gas executives at the White House. He said American energy companies will invest $100 billion to rebuild Venezuela’s "rotting" oil infrastructure and push production to record levels.
That same day, Trump signed an executive order titled "Safeguarding Venezuelan Oil Revenue for the Good of the American and Venezuelan People," blocking U.S. courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenues held in American Treasury accounts.
"We’re talking about the future. We are talking about the country that we are going to give to our children," Rodríguez said of the reform, according to The Associated Press. (Read more)
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Lord, we praise You for this apparent change in Venezuela’s oil market. We pray that You will bring deep discernment to our leadership and the oil companies involved. Let them not be fooled by what seems to be, and let only truth prevail over the Venezuelan oil market so that it brings benefits to their own citizens and the USA.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
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6. GREGG JARRETT: Don Lemon left his press pass at the door when he joined church-storming mob - Fox News
It is a popular fallacy that freedom of the press enshrined in the First Amendment is absolute. It is not and never has been.
The recent arrest of podcaster Don Lemon on federal criminal charges that he willingly joined a mob of anti-ICE protesters who stormed a St. Paul, Minnesota church during Sunday services will inevitably test well-established limits on press freedoms.
Journalists, however defined, cannot, without legal consequences engage in incitement, defamation, obscenity, threatened violence, national security breaches, and the commission of crimes.
Calling yourself a "journalist" or claiming that you are simply "committing journalism," as Lemon has done, is not a defense. It is your behavior that the law examines. Both words and actions can reveal your intent.
This is why Lemon has found himself in criminal jeopardy. His own digital videos seem to incriminate him.
In footage that Lemon posted online, it appears that he was not merely an observer recording the illegal protest inside the church, which would be a typical role of a reporter. Instead, he seemed to be an active participant who embedded himself with the mob and joined their cause in harassing and tormenting the parishioners. (Read more)
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Holy God, we pray that this man will not escape Your true Justice. As the pastor of this church attempted to bring You into the conversation, gay, atheist Don Lemon rebuffed him. We ask that he come face-up with Your Holy Spirit and the Love of Your Son to change his heart.
“And I will give them one heart, and a new spirit I will put within them. I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 11:19)
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California man arrested after fortified underground bunker found with weapons cache
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Michael Kamfolt faces nearly a dozen weapons charges after authorities discovered the fortified hideout during a marijuana cultivation investigation
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A California man was arrested after authorities said they discovered an underground fortified bunker with an "alarming cache of illegal firearms and ammunition" inside.
Michael Kamfolt, 40, of Anderson, is now facing nearly a dozen weapons-related charges, including possession of an assault rifle and manufacturing of a ghost gun, after his arrest by the California Highway Patrol. He was taken into custody as part of an investigation into a suspected illegal marijuana cultivation operation on a property in Anderson, authorities said.
"This operation went far beyond an illegal grow. The combination of a hidden bunker and an alarming cache of illegal firearms and ammunition highlights the threat posed to public safety," CHP Northern Division Chief John Pinoli said in a statement.
In a search of the property Jan. 20, "officers discovered an underground bunker accessible through a 100-foot-long culvert," according to CHP. (Fox News) Read more here.
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Lord, we pray that You will touch the minds of all in our nation who have the strong delusion You warned us about in The Word. Let their foolish minds be freed of the darkness that is ruling over them.
“For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon you, and His glory shall be seen upon you.” (Isaiah 60:2)
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Detroit judge, 3 others charged in alleged scheme to steal thousands from vulnerable and incapacitated people
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Andrea Bradley-Baskin is a district judge on Michigan’s 36th District Court
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A Detroit judge and three other residents were charged by federal prosecutors for their alleged roles in a "years-long scheme" to embezzle money from incapacitated and vulnerable individuals.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said Andrea Bradley-Baskin, 46, who is a district judge on Michigan’s 36th District Court, is alleged "to have used $70,000 in a ward’s funds to purchase an ownership stake in a local bar" and "money embezzled from the estate of a ward to pay a two-year lease on a new Ford Expedition for herself."
"We respect the authority that covers a black robe. This state judge and her cronies allegedly abused that high honor for personal gain by preying on the needy protected by the court," U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon said in a statement. "This would be a grievous abuse of our public trust." (Fox News) Read more here.
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Lord, this situation is among the many that are being revealed throughout our government programs at this time. The corruption and evil are out of control. Only You can stop these kinds of thefts.
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” (1 Timothy 6:10)
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China’s Military Went on ‘Near-War’ Alert After Ouster of Top General, Insiders Say
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When Beijing announced the removal of Central Military Commission (CMC) Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia, the move triggered shockwaves within China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA). On Jan. 24, hours before the Chinese defense ministry released its official statement on the matter, the CMC quietly activated a “near-war” level of internal control, according to insiders familiar with the matter.
The insiders spoke to The Epoch Times on condition of anonymity or having only their surnames published, citing safety concerns.
“The situation escalated extremely fast,” one insider from the Chinese military said on Jan. 30. “We didn’t know what had happened—only that an important announcement was coming from the defense ministry. But putting the system into ‘near-war’ status was still surprising, especially since the top leader was not traveling abroad.”
According to the insider, only after Zhang’s downfall was made public did many within the military begin to understand the purpose of the extraordinary security escalation.
“People later realized it was meant to prevent internal incidents,” the insider said. “There were concerns that something extraordinary could happen inside the military.”
According to the insider, security around the CMC headquarters in Beijing was visibly tightened that day. Personnel from the Central Guard Bureau—an elite unit responsible for protecting China’s top leadership—were deployed in large numbers. Computers, documents, and boxed files were removed from offices, and the atmosphere inside the compound became tense and unusually guarded. (The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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Lord God, the nation of China is clearly undergoing a substantial shaking in its military leadership. We pray, O Lord, that You will rest Your hand upon Your children in this uncertain time in China, so that all believers will be kept safe in this season. We ask that only the Chinese military leaders of Your choosing would be selected to remain in their places of authority, as well. Thank You, O Lord, for hearing our prayer, amen and amen!
"This expression, “Yet once more,” denotes the removing of those things which can be shaken, as of created things, so that those things which cannot be shaken may remain." (Hebrews 12:27)
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Clinton Contempt Vote Set for Next Wednesday
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The House of Representatives will be voting next Wednesday on whether to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt over their refusal to testify about their relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, three people told Politico.
The Rules Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Monday to consider the resolutions for the floor.
Last week, the House Oversight Committee voted to advance the resolutions, with nine Democrats joining all Republicans in voting in favor after the Clintons announced they would defy a subpoena.
Epstein, a New York financier, was friends with the former president, who flew on his private plane.
If the House approves the contempt resolutions, House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., said the matter would be referred to the Department of Justice.
He said he expects Attorney General Pam Bondi to act in holding the Clintons accountable, the same way the Biden administration's DOJ acted in prosecuting Trump adviser Peter Navarro and strategist Steve Bannon for defying congressional subpoenas.
The Clintons have argued that the subpoenas are invalid because they do not serve legislative purpose. (Newsmax) Read more here.
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Holy God of Justice, the Clintons have side-stepped accountability for their actions for many years. Lies have followed this couple for a long time. We pray that You no longer allow them to escape justice, and with this vote begin the process of change.
“Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the Lord understand it completely.” (Proverbs 28:5)
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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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Space Force Activates NORTHCOM Component Amid Homeland Defense Shift
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The Space Force activated its component for U.S. Northern Command on Jan. 30, which will provide the combatant command greater access to space capabilities and expertise amid the Pentagon’s increasing focus on homeland defense.
U.S. Space Forces Northern’s activation comes almost two months after the Space Force established a component to U.S. Southern Command. During an activation ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado, NORTHCOM Commander Gen. Gregory Guillot highlighted the role Space Forces Northern, which is led by Brig. Gen. Robert Schreiner, will play in the homeland defense mission.
“As technological and numeric threats to the nation intensify, Space Forces Northern will bring crucial capabilities to the Homeland Defense mission, including enhanced domain awareness; missile warning and tracking; positioning, navigation, and timing; SATCOM; and the capacity for orbital and electromagnetic warfare,” Guillot, who also leads North American Aerospace Defense Command, said according to a Jan. 30 press release.
As the combatant command responsible for homeland defense, NORTHCOM has a key role to play in the Trump administration’s new National Defense Strategy, released Jan. 23. The document, which will shape DOD’s military posture and budget priorities in the coming years, elevates the importance of protecting the U.S. and partnering with neighbors in North and South America.
The command is helping craft requirements for Golden Dome, an advanced missile defense shield that will bring together ground, air, and space systems to track and defeat missile threats against the U.S. Space sensors and nascent interceptor technology are a central part of the department’s vision for the capability. (Air and Space Forces)
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“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11)
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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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