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The tragedy in Texas where flooding has killed over 100, many of them children from a Christian camp, first stuns us. Then we pray. This period of shock and grief is not to be rushed. This is a time to pray for all involved. In our grief He is close to us: " the LORD is close to the broken-hearted." (Psalm 34:18).
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'An American Hero’:
Kristi Noem Praises Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer
For Braving Texas Floodwaters
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared the story of a Coast Guard rescue swimmer on Saturday, praising him for his efforts and crediting him with saving 165 victims of the devastating flash floods that tore through central Texas. Noem said in a post to X that Petty Officer Scott Ruskin was “directly responsible” for an incredible number of saves, and noted that Saturday was Ruskin’s first-ever rescue mission. “United States Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer and Petty Officer Scott Ruskin, directly saved an astonishing 165 victims in the devastating flooding in central Texas,” Noem posted. “This was the first rescue mission of his career and he was the only triage coordinator at the scene. Scott Ruskin is an American hero. His selfless courage embodies the spirit and mission of the @USCG.”
Coast Guard rescue swimmers, formally known as Aviation Survival Technicians, are trained and must earn National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification in addition to intense physical training and water rescue techniques in a number of different scenarios. The grueling training lasts approximately one year and has one of the highest attrition rates in the United States military — nearly an 80% fail rate. The Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer program has been in existence since 1984, and requires trainees to undergo a series of tests monthly that include: push-ups, pull-ups, chin-ups, a one-and-a-half mile run, four 25-yard underwater swims, a 200 yard swim towing a survivor, and a 500 yard timed swim. Rescue swimmers have been integral to numerous missions since the school’s creation, and saved dozens during the devastating flooding in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. (Daily Wire) Read more here. |
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- Father we thank You for those specifically trained in rescuing victims during times of tragedy. Bless Petty Officer Scott Ruskin who saved 165 individuals and many other heroes for saving lives. We ask for Your continual hedge of protection upon each of them as they go on rescue missions to help secure survival. We pray for Your keen discernment in the search for those still missing, so they may be located quickly and be brought to safety. We pray for Your healing and comfort upon all families that have lost loved ones and trust that somehow this calamity will be turned into something good, ALL for Your GLORY! We pray this in the powerful Name of Jesus. Amen.
- "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)
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What to Know About the Deadly Texas Flooding as Death Toll Surpasses 100
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The death toll from July 4 flash floods along the Guadalupe River outside San Antonio and the Llano River near Kingsland, Texas, has surpassed 100, local officials are now reporting, as search and rescue efforts continue.
The rapid flooding swept away homes, cars, and people throughout central Texas.
As of July 7, the death toll had risen to at least 104—most of those in the area of Kerrville, Texas. An unknown number of others remain missing, including 10 girls who had been attending a summer camp along the river.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke about the state’s ongoing efforts to address the needs of those affected by the flooding in a July 6 news conference.
“We continue 24/7 operations to search for anybody who was affected by that deadly storm. We have our Department of Public Safety assets, the National Guard, Texas Task Force One and Two, and game wardens, all fully engaged in responding to the disaster in Kerrville,” Abbott said.
President Donald Trump, meanwhile, said he’s planning a trip to the flood-ravaged area later this week. “Probably on Friday,” Trump told reporters on July 6 when asked when he planned to visit Texas. “We wanted to leave a little time. I would’ve done it today, but we’d just be in their way.” (Epoch Times) Read more here.
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- Oh Father God, the horrors and the gut-wrenching tragedies that have happened to this region are beyond words. We pray for You Holy Spirit to flow in every home with your deep comfort, because You are our Comforter. We ask for every individual person to be enveloped in your loving care and that You fill them with a deep understanding of eternity and Your Kingdom in heaven. We pray this especially for those who have never known or trusted You, Lord Jesus, that Your love will show them the way into Your family, in Jesus name.
- "'Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.'" (John 17:24)
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Trump and Netanyahu celebrate 'historic victory' against Iran, eye future Middle East peace
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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Monday evening to cement a shared message: the U.S.-Israel alliance has reshaped the Middle East – and more is coming.
"We had tremendous success together," Trump said during the public portion of their dinner meeting. "And I think it will only go on to be even greater success in the future."
Netanyahu handed Trump a formal letter he sent to the Nobel Peace Prize committee. "It’s well-deserved," the prime minister said. "You're forging peace as we speak, in one country and one region after the other."
Trump appeared surprised. "Thank you very much," he replied. "Coming from you in particular, this is very meaningful."
But behind the symbolism was a serious discussion about Iran, Gaza and what both sides see as an inflection point in regional diplomacy. Trump confirmed that Iran has requested new talks following the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on its nuclear and missile infrastructure. "They want to meet. They want to work something out," he said. "They’re very different now than they were two weeks ago."
Netanyahu called the military operation "a historic victory," adding that it "set back the two tumors that were threatening the life of Israel – the nuclear tumor and the ballistic missile tumor." But, he warned, "just like a tumor, it can grow back... You have to constantly monitor the situation to make sure that there's no attempt to bring it back." (Fox News) Read more here.
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- Mighty God, this is such a significant shift in the state of affairs of men and nations, and we give You the praise for bringing us to this point. We bless Prime Minister Netanyahu and we bless President Trump for their hearts to stand together for peace, to be firm and courageous, and to not waiver. We honor Your leadership between these two men, Holy One, and we pray for Your ongoing angelic presence over the Middle East, drawing people and canceling evil, in Jesus' name. Amen!
- "'Like birds flying about So will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem. Defending, He will also deliver it; Passing over, He will preserve it.'" (Isaiah 31:5)
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Supreme Court agrees to hear our women’s
sports cases
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In a critical moment for women’s rights and equal opportunity, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in on one of the most hotly debated issues of the day: Should men be allowed to join women’s sports teams?
That’s a question that we, as female athletes, asked the nation’s high court to address. Thankfully, on Thursday the court said it would.
A lot has been said about this issue. We’ve all seen the photos, watched the videos, heard the stories. In fact, it was common for political candidates in competitive races during the last election to run ads rightfully charging their opponents with taking away opportunities for girls. And President Donald Trump has made clear that he is standing with female athletes, too.
I, Madison, have firsthand experience with this injustice. I ran track and cross-country at Idaho State University and am very familiar with the differences in strength, speed and stamina between comparably gifted and trained male and female athletes. I was forced to compete against a male athlete and was pushed down in the rankings as a result.
It’s impossible to ignore the consequences for female athletes when males are allowed into their sports and private spaces, like restrooms and locker rooms. Sports is one of the most obvious physical representations of the differences between the sexes.
But it won’t just be about a bigger, stronger, faster male athlete dominating a track or swimming event or threatening a girl’s privacy and safety by being allowed to access girls’ locker rooms or restrooms. It’s also about protecting basic, fundamental rights of women – and men. And recognizing that our laws, policies and culture must reflect biological reality and our inherent differences.
Truth is powerful, and courage is contagious. More and more women aren’t just sitting back. Not long ago, four state universities even forfeited games against San Jose State University because it allowed a male athlete on the women’s team, threatening the female players’ safety and protection.
And states are taking a stand, too. West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey and Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador, together with attorneys from Alliance Defending Freedom, are defending the laws protecting women’s sports in our home states of Idaho and West Virginia. Twenty-five other states have similar laws. That’s what prompted us to speak out in the first place: to defend each of our states’ laws.
Now, we have the incredible opportunity to make our case before the nation’s high court. And when we do, we’ll be urging it to consider the voices of all women, including the young girls with stars in their eyes, and protect the future of the sports we love so much. (Fox News) Read more here.
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- Thank You, Father, for these courageous women and state attorneys general who are willing to fight the deep injustice of allowing men in sports to compete on par with women. We pray for full victory before the Supreme Court in this matter, particularly in light of the precedent just set at the University of Pennsylvania, restoring victories to female athletes. It has been so ridiculous to force the nation to accept the irrational premise that these men do not have a physical advantage over women, when it is so clear that they do. Holy One, we pray for these confused men who have believed a lie about themselves and we ask You to minister truth, love and salvation to these lost ones, in Jesus' name. Amen.
- "'And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them nor be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you and you dwell among scorpions; do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their looks, though they are a rebellious house. You shall speak My words to them, whether they hear or whether they refuse, for they are rebellious.'" (Ezekiel 2:6-7)
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DOJ, FBI Find Epstein Committed Suicide, Had No ‘Client List’
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Jeffrey Epstein committed suicide and had no “client list,” according to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI. On July 7, the two agencies released a memo stating that they would not release any further material related to the Epstein case.
“As part of our commitment to transparency, the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have conducted an exhaustive review of investigative holdings relating to Jeffrey Epstein,” the agencies stated in the memo, which was confirmed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
The review found that Epstein committed suicide in his cell as he was awaiting trial in August 2019. This concurs with an autopsy conducted at the time.
“The conclusion that Epstein died by suicide is further supported by video footage from the common area of the Special Housing Unit (SHU) where Epstein was housed at the time of his death,” the memo reads.
The review found that Epstein did not keep a list of clients as part of his sex trafficking activities. Additionally, there is no evidence that Epstein blackmailed individuals, according to the memo. Nonetheless, according to the review, Epstein “harmed over one thousand victims” as “each suffered unique trauma.”
“To ensure that the review was thorough, the FBI conducted digital searches of its databases, hard drives, and network drives as well as physical searches of squad areas, locked cabinets, desks, closets, and other areas where responsive material may have been stored,” the memo reads.
“These searches uncovered a significant amount of material, including more than 300 gigabytes of data and physical evidence.”
The Epstein files contain images of videos of those who appear to be minors and of illegal child sex abuse material and other pornography, all reviewed while maintaining the privacy of victims. Most of the files are under seal. (The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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- Spirit of the Living God, we ask You to lead and guide us as we pray into this foul matter, in Jesus' name. We do not know what is happening, but we are completely assured that You do, so we ask You to grant us Your divine guidance as we pray for justice on behalf of the hundreds of minors abused, in Jesus' name. We pray also for the administration's leaders who are fighting for transparency and against the deep state still holding power in their departments. We ask, O King, that You would shift the sand under the deep state actors and sweep their agenda out to sea, in Jesus' name.
- "Therefore thus says the Lord God: 'Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, A tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; Whoever believes will not act hastily. Also I will make justice the measuring line, And righteousness the plummet; The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, And the waters will overflow the hiding place.'" (Isaiah 28:16-17)
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1. 5 IDF soldiers killed, 14 injured by roadside bombs in northern Gaza - Times of Israel
Five Israeli soldiers were killed and 14 were wounded by roadside bombs in Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday night, the military announced on Tuesday morning.
The slain soldiers were named as:
- Staff Sgt. Meir Shimon Amar, 20, from Jerusalem
- Sgt. Moshe Nissim Frech, 20, from Jerusalem.
- Staff Sgt. Noam Aharon Musgadian, 20, from Jerusalem.
- Staff Sgt. Moshe Shmuel Noll, 21, from Beit Shemesh.
- Sgt. First Class (res.) Benyamin Asulin, 28, from Haifa.
Amar, Frech, Musgadian, and Noll served in the Kfir Brigade’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion. Asulin served in the Gaza Division’s Northern Brigade. Among the 14 wounded, two of the troops were listed in serious condition. (Read more)
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2. Netanyahu holds second meeting with Trump, pushes Gaza deal 'over the line' - Jerusalem Post
A second meeting between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was held at the White House on Tuesday evening.
The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that Vice President JD Vance was also in attendance.
The prime minister joined Trump along with multiple members of the president’s administration, including the US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, for a dinner at the White House on Monday evening.
During their discussion, Netanyahu told Trump that he had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize and presented the American president with the nomination letter. (Read more)
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3. Gaza Ceasefire Within Reach But May Take More Time, Israeli Officials Say - Algemeiner
Gaps between Israel and Hamas in Gaza ceasefire talks underway in Qatar can be bridged, but it may take more than a few days to reach a deal, Israeli officials said on Tuesday.
The new push by US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators to halt fighting in the battered enclave has accelerated since Sunday when the warring sides began indirect talks in Doha and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set out to Washington.
Netanyahu met on Monday with US President Donald Trump, who said on the eve of their meeting that a ceasefire and hostage deal could be reached this week. The Israeli leader was scheduled to meet Vice President J.D. Vance on Tuesday.
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff, who played a major role in crafting the ceasefire proposal, will travel to Doha this week to join discussions there, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters earlier on Monday. (Read more)
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4. 5 IDF soldiers killed, 14 wounded in northern Gaza blast - World Israel News
Five Israeli soldiers were killed and an additional 14 troops were wounded after a roadside bomb detonated as they operated in Beit Hanoun, in the northern Gaza Strip, on Monday evening.
The fallen soldiers were identified as Staff Sgt. Meir Shimon Amar, 20, from Jerusalem, Sgt. Moshe Nissim Frech, 20, from Jerusalem, Major (Res.) Benjamin Assoulin, 28, from Haifa, Staff Sgt. Noam Aharon Musgadian, 20, from Jerusalem, and Staff Sgt. Moshe Shmuel Noll from Bet Shemesh.
Amar, Frech, and Musgadian served in the Kfir Brigade’s Netzah Yehuda Battalion. Assoulin served in the Gaza Division’s Northern Brigade.
An initial IDF probe of the deadly incident found that a roadside bomb exploded near troops, who were conducting ground operations on foot in Beit Hanoun. (Read more)
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5. BRICS Nations Rally Behind Iran, Condemn US and Israeli Strikes - Algemeiner
BRICS member countries voiced strong support for Iran during their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro this week, condemning Israel and the United States for attacks on Tehran’s nuclear program and military infrastructure amid last month’s 12-day war.
The BRICS group is a bloc of emerging economies — originally Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — that positions itself as an alternative to institutions like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Iran became a member of the group in 2024, joining six new members, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
“We condemn the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025,” leaders from the BRICS nations said in a joint statement released Sunday. (Read more)
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1. Confirmed: CEO of Weather Modification Company Reveals Cloud Seeding Operations Were Conducted in Texas Just Two Days Before Deadly Flood (VIDEO)
- The Gateway Pundit
The CEO of a weather modification technology company has confirmed that cloud seeding operations took place in Texas just two days before the deadly central Texas flood occurred.
NBC News reported that Augustus Doricko, the CEO of Rainmaker, a weather modification company, said that planes had released silver iodide in the atmosphere in Texas two days prior to the fatal floods that have claimed over 100 lives.
Doricko claims the cloud seeding operations did not cause the flooding in Texas.
(Read more)
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- Mighty God, we declare a complete stop to all weather modification, chemical aerial spraying, and other types of weather manipulation technology, in Jesus' name. This is not the first disaster that has come as a result of man attempting to play God with the planet, weather and climate. May it be the last, we pray, in Jesus' name. We bless everyone in Texas who has been devastated and we pray for Your mighty hand of healing, in Jesus' name. Amen!
- "Seek good and not evil, That you may live; So the Lord God of hosts will be with you, As you have spoken. Hate evil, love good; Establish justice in the gate. It may be that the Lord God of hosts Will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph." (Amos 5:14-15)
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2. Flaws in 150 Years of Global Temperature Data Blow Holes in Global Warming Narrative - The Gateway Pundit
As justification for their climate crisis hysteria, liberals keep insisting that average global temperatures have risen, with the most commonly cited figure being a 1.1°C to 1.3°C (2.0°F to 2.3°F) increase since the pre-industrial era (1850–1900). The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), however, begins its “reliable” records in 1880 and reports an increase of about 1.1°C (2.0°F) since then. Even NOAA acknowledges the limitations of early data, stating, “Earth’s surface temperature has risen about 2 degrees Fahrenheit since the start of the NOAA record in 1850.”
But these claims rest on flawed foundations. Ninety-six percent of U.S. temperature stations fail to meet NOAA’s own siting standards and are often surrounded by development, resulting in inflated readings from the urban heat island effect. The transition from mercury thermometers to digital sensors between the 1980s and 2000s introduced discontinuities in the data, right during the period of supposed accelerated warming. Early measurements were geographically concentrated in Europe and North America, ignoring vast regions, especially the 71% of the planet covered by oceans. (Read more)
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- Father, we pray for continued revelation of the various ways in which historical data has been played with, juggled or flawed, leading to faulty conclusions, in Jesus' name. As a Christian nation, we have traditionally trusted leaders and experts to operate with integrity, but we are now sadly in a season where the dishonorable will of the flesh seems to prevail. We call for righteous teams to revise facts and figures to honestly show the accurate state of our climate and move forward in truth and light, in Jesus' name.
- "'For the Lord God will help Me; Therefore I will not be disgraced; Therefore I have set My face like a flint, And I know that I will not be ashamed. He is near who justifies Me; Who will contend with Me? Let us stand together. Who is My adversary? Let him come near Me.'" (Isaiah 50:7-8)
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3. The Constitutional Case That DESTROYS Liberal Claims About Trump’s Immigration Authority - The Gateway Pundit
Liberal politicians and mainstream media outlets have repeatedly claimed that President Trump lacks the authority to enforce immigration law or deploy ICE agents to remove illegal aliens.
These claims are completely demolished by over 130 years of constitutional law, Supreme Court precedent, and explicit congressional authorization.
The Constitution provides MULTIPLE sources of authority for immigration enforcement. Article I, Section 8, Clause 4, known as the Naturalization Clause, states, “The Congress shall have Power… to establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization…” and the Supreme Court has ruled this gives Congress sweeping power over immigration policy, which the President must then enforce. Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, the Necessary and Proper Clause, declares “To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers…” (Read more)
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- We give You praise Father, for removing the veil that has hidden the various established legal precedents of our nation. The "Take Care" clause of the Constitution makes it clear that the president is required to enforce the laws imposed on him by Congress to protect and defend our nation from illegal foreign incursions and immigration violations. We thank You that President Trump seeks to follow these laws.
We bind all opposition and hostile actions taking place across our nation against him and against our immigration law enforcement officers. We command this spirit to cease and desist, in Jesus' name. Instead Father, we pray for Your protection for all people involved, including the immigrants who need to be returned to their homelands, in Jesus' name. We also ask for divine strategies to cut off the financing of violent activists and to stop their raging, in Jesus' name.
- "For the Lord is our Judge, The Lord is our Lawgiver, The Lord is our King; He will save us;" (Isaiah 33:22)
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4. For Israel, a Two-State Solution Is a Launchpad for Terror - Washington Stand
This week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be in Washington to meet with President Trump to discuss a potential ceasefire agreement in Gaza. In advance of the prime minister’s visit, the leadership of Israel’s governing party made a significant, if not historic, statement.
Likud cabinet ministers, along with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, have signed a petition urging the Israeli government to formally assert sovereignty over Judea and Samaria — what much of the world still refers to as the “West Bank.” This move sends a clear message: a two-state solution is no longer a viable basis for peace.
Israeli leaders are signaling what many have long believed — that the era of “land for peace” is over. The term “West Bank” originated with the 1947 U.N. partition plan and the Jordanian occupation that followed. Whether by design or default, the term downplays the land’s historical and strategic significance, evoking images of a barren strip of sand along the Jordan River. In reality, Judea and Samaria form the heart of Israel’s ancestral homeland — where nearly 80% of the Bible’s recorded events took place. The region also constitutes nearly one-quarter of Israel’s current land mass. (Read more)
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- Holy One of Israel, we pray for Your perfect alignment in Israel and that Judea and Samaria come under Israeli sovereignty, in Jesus' name. We thank You that President Trump is working with PM Netanyahu to bring peace and order into the region, and we agree that no two-state solution will be considered, in Jesus' name. We thank You Abba, for again, removing the blinders off of historical truths and causing Your light to shine on every next step to be taken. Amen!
- "Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied." (Acts 9:31)
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5. Trump Reveals U.S. Sending ‘More Weapons’ to Ukraine: ‘We Have To’ - Breitbart
President Donald Trump revealed that the United States would be sending “more weapons” to Ukraine, explaining that they are “getting hit very hard.”
During a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump was asked if he was “planning to send more weapons to Ukraine.”
Trump’s comments come after the Trump administration announced at the beginning of the month that it was pausing shipments of certain weapons to Ukraine, according to the Washington Post.
Per the outlet, White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly explained “last week that the Defense Department” made the decision to halt weapons shipments “after a review found American military stockpiles to be low”. (Read more)
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- Father God, we pray for this ugly conflict between Ukraine and Russia to cease and desist, in Jesus' name. It has gone on long enough and we command Putin and Zelensky to stand down and stop the deadly aggression between their countries, in Jesus' name. Mighty King, we pray for divine wisdom and strategies to cause this proud fight for land to be settled righteously without continued destruction and death, in Jesus' name. Please change the hearts and minds of these two leaders and their advisors, we pray. Amen.
- "Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Consider your ways! You have sown much, and bring in little; You eat, but do not have enough; You drink, but you are not filled with drink; You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; And he who earns wages, Earns wages to put into a bag with holes.' Thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Consider your ways!'" (Haggai 1:5-7)
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6. Democrat Lawmakers Say Voters Threatening ‘Blood,’ ‘Violence’ over Trump Agenda - Breitbart
Several House Democrats told Axios that members of their voting base have become increasingly agitated and hostile in the face of Trump’s ongoing agenda, which reached a milestone last week with the passage of his “Big, Beautiful Bill.”
Another House Democrat said that they now feel a “sense of fear and despair and anger” among voters, adding that this “puts us in a different position where … we can’t keep following norms of decorum.”
Over two dozen Democrats anonymously confirmed that voters are threatening serious, potentially even violent consequences over Trump’s continued agenda. One even said that voters have suggested they should be “willing to get shot” when confronting ICE agents.
“Our own base is telling us that what we’re doing is not good enough … [that] there needs to be blood to grab the attention of the press and the public,” the lawmaker said.
Another said that “civility isn’t working” and they need to prepare for “violence … to fight to protect our democracy.” (Read more)
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- Mighty King, we pray for this bloodlust from the pit to be brought under Your Mighty authority and silenced, in Jesus' name. We ask You to cover the violent ones with the presence of God, revealing to them the disgusting ways they are following and drawing them into the light of Christ and repentance, for the glory of God. We pray for the democrat party and their followers to come to their senses and stop kicking against the goads and fighting righteousness with violence, in Jesus' name. We forgive these people and pray for them to be set free from bondage and to walk in salvation.
- "'For behold, the day is coming, Burning like an oven, And all the proud, yes, all who do wickedly will be stubble. And the day which is coming shall burn them up,' Says the Lord of hosts, 'That will leave them neither root nor branch. But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise With healing in His wings; And you shall go out And grow fat like stall-fed calves.'" (Malachi 4:1-2)
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SCOTUS May Have "Kept" The Republic
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, July 8, 2025
President Trump’s executive actions on immigration, agency rollbacks, and federal hiring, have been repeatedly halted by district court “universal injunctions,” even though they were issued in just one jurisdiction. This tactic, known as lawfare, is the weapon of leftists using activist judges to block policy. Lower courts in California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington and DC have issued some 35 of the 40 nationwide injunctions aimed at Trump’s policies. The Justice Department has sued entire benches in Maryland, DC and beyond, arguing they are obstructing Constitutional executive authority. In a ruling on birthright citizenship, however, the Supreme Court may have clipped the wings of the Democratic Party’s policy vultures.
Mainstream media outlets tried to sway public opinion in favor of lawfare, even painting Trump’s lawsuit against DC and Maryland judges as an unprecedented and aggressive escalation. CBS News emphasized that the DOJ’s move “unprecedentedly attack[s] judicial independence.” PBS NewsHour framed the suit as “an unusual move” prompted by those nationwide blocks. Fox News, however, aligned with Trump, framing it as a justified pushback against activist overreach. In short: the left claims Trump is undermining the judiciary, while conservatives say he’s defending separation of powers. But then, on June 27, the Supreme Court, by a 6–3 majority, ruled in Trump v. CASA that lower courts lack the authority to impose universal injunctions. Read More
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Trump and Netanyahu Present United Front Amid Gaza Ceasefire Rumors and Abraham Accords Pressure
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In recent days, Washington and Jerusalem were abuzz with speculation about a growing rift between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. At the center of that speculation: mounting pressure for a Gaza ceasefire and concerns that diverging agendas could strain their diplomatic alignment — especially with the Trump team’s push to expand the Abraham Accords through additional Sunni Arab states.
But tonight at the White House, any outward signs of strain were firmly put to rest.
In an unusually warm display before their private dinner, both leaders took questions from the press and showcased a striking degree of congeniality, clarity, and shared vision. Gone was the tension of recent days. What unfolded was a deliberate show of unity — and mutual affirmation.
President Trump was relaxed and self-assured. Netanyahu, no stranger to diplomatic balancing acts, appeared equally at ease. The chemistry between them was unmistakable. This was not a begrudging photo-op, but a calculated demonstration of solidarity.
A Firm Stand on Two-State Proposals
Both men were unequivocal when asked about the long-standing question of a two-state solution. Trump deferred the question to Netanyahu — “the greatest man in the world to answer that age-old question,” he said.
Netanyahu’s answer was firm: no Palestinian state that threatens Israel’s security or compromises its sovereign control. “We vow never again,” he declared.
The message was clear: there will be no revival of the traditional two-state narrative — not now, and not on Trump’s watch. That message was not just for domestic audiences, but for foreign leaders in Europe, the Arab League, and within the Biden-aligned diplomatic community who are still pressing for land concessions.
Abraham Accords 2.0 — Still on the Table
Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff’s efforts to bring additional Sunni countries into the Abraham Accords have reportedly met hesitation in recent weeks — especially amid Trump’s initial openness to a Gaza ceasefire and the backlash it triggered among Israeli officials.
Tonight’s meeting seemed aimed at stabilizing that process.
By reinforcing the strength of the U.S.-Israel partnership and showcasing alignment on Gaza, Iran, and future regional cooperation, Trump and Netanyahu signaled to Arab capitals — particularly Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, and Cairo — that their alliance remains intact and resolute.
And with Iran temporarily weakened following the U.S.-Israel air campaign, Trump clearly sees an opening to restart diplomatic momentum without the perception of wavering on core Israeli security demands and prayerfully the Abrahamic covenant land.
A Prayer Answered?
It’s very likely that the public tensions seen in recent weeks — particularly over Gaza ceasefire discussions — were not only heard in diplomatic circles but also in the heavenlies. The open letter and final appeal we issued to President Trump, alongside the many prayers offered during this time, may have been answered in the form of tonight’s remarkable display of unity.
What we witnessed may be an example of how faithful intercession and public appeal can play a quiet but powerful role behind the scenes — influencing the course of conversations at the highest levels of government.
Summary
What we witnessed tonight was not just a reset in tone, but a recalibration of message. After a week of speculation about friction and compromise, Trump and Netanyahu reminded the world that their alliance — forged in the fires of both war and diplomacy — remains strong.
How long that holds amid ongoing pressures in Gaza and the Arab world remains to be seen.
But for now, the optics are unmistakable: Trump and Netanyahu are once again walking in lockstep — and, perhaps, a divine leading helped bring it to pass.
We will continue to pray that President Trump’s Abraham Accords efforts will not include Israel’s covenant land in any negotiations. (www.watch.org) Read more here.
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- Father God, we thank You for the keen insight, always offered by White House
Correspondent, Bill Koenig. Today, his words are a testimony to the dramatic impact
that has been quietly made by tens of thousands of intercessors across our nation in recent days who have been lifting up this meeting in prayer. We say, "Praise God," that the apparent rift between these two leaders has now been healed, and that our nation stands solidly behind the nation of Israel, now and always. In Your Name, we offer this prayer, amen and amen.
- "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem." (Psalm 122:6)
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IRS declares churches can endorse political candidates to congregations
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IRS declares churches can endorse political candidates to congregations
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Churches and other houses of worship registered as tax-exempt nonprofits can endorse political candidates to their congregations, the IRS said Monday, issuing a new interpretation of the tax code.
The decision, first reported by The New York Times, was communicated in a court filing intended to settle a lawsuit filed by two Texas churches and a group of Christian broadcasters.
501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations have long been prohibited from endorsing candidates or otherwise intervening in campaigns for political offices as a condition of their tax-exempt status.
In its court filing, the IRS said endorsing candidates neither constituted taking part or intervening in a political campaign, as the agency’s code currently describes.
“Bona fide communications internal to a house of worship, between the house of worship and its congregation, in connection with religious services, do neither of those things, any more than does a family discussion concerning candidates,” the agency wrote.
The IRS also noted it has not generally enforced prohibitions on endorsing candidates, referred to as the Johnson Amendment, in the context of worship services. A 2022 investigation by ProPublica and the Texas Tribune found that at least 18 churches had endorsed political candidates, and the agency largely looked the other way.
The plaintiffs that sued the IRS had previously asked for an even broader exemption allowing all nonprofits to endorse candidates to their members. (The Hill) Read more.
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- Lord God almighty, we can only shout a loud HALLELUJAH as we have read this breaking news from the IRS. At long last, the gag order that ministers had to live under -- also called The Johnson Amendment -- has been removed, and preachers and others who are behind the pulpit can now freely share their own political opinions with their congregants.
We note, too, that this decision also allows religious broadcasting networks to freely share their own opinions with their listeners.
Today, we praise You, O Lord, for this victory. In Your Name, we offer this prayer, amen and amen.
- "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord!:" (Psalm 150:6)
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Israeli prime minister answers whether he is worried about being jailed in NYC by
Zohran Mamdani
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After Zohran Mamdani, New York City's leading mayoral candidate, pledged to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, Netanyahu responded to questions about whether he's worried.
In December, Mamdani, who identifies as a democratic socialist and is the Democratic Party’s nominee for New York City mayor, said, "as mayor, New York City would arrest Benjamin Netanyahu."
"This is a city that our values are in line with international law. It’s time that our actions are also," Mamdani said, referring to the International Criminal Court issuing an arrest warrant against Netanyahu as well as Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday evening to discuss a range of topics, including Iran and Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas.
When asked whether he was worried about the possibility of facing arrest in America’s largest city, Netanyahu said, "I'm not concerned about that."
The prime minister added, "I'm going to come there with President Trump and we'll see." He went on to say that Mamdani’s threat is "silly in many ways, because it's just not serious."
Trump also chimed in, saying, "We don’t know who the mayor is going to be yet, but this is a communist. He's not a socialist. He's a communist, and he's said some really bad things about Jewish people."
"He might make it," Trump said. "But, you know, it all comes through the White House. He needs the money through the White House. He needs a lot. "He's going to behave. He'll behave. He better behave. Otherwise, he’s going to have big problems." (Fox News) Read more here.
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- Abba, PM Netanyahu is the person You put into office in Israel, so we ask that You keep him safe from all whose hearts are full of hate! Holy Spirit, we ask You to send out Your warrior angels wherever Mr. Natanyahu is, create an impenetrable angelic force that will be all he needs to be kept safe. Father God, we ask You to provide Your intercessors with all information needed to bring down every demonic stronghold set against Your son, Bibi. Reveal those in the US that have been instigating violence against him or President Trump, and let Your plan be executed by law enforcement agents putting an end to these evil plans and people. Let them be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law allowing Your consequences to be accomplished. We ask this in the name Jehovah Sabaoth, The Host of Heaven's Armies, the God who commands legions of men and angels.
- "The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of who shall I be afraid?"
(Psalm 27:1)
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Dear CHPP friends,
Yesterday we received this letter from a pastor in Kenya, asking prayers for the protection of believers in his country.
We want to share this message with you now, asking that you please agree with us
over the prayer that has been released at the end of this letter.
Thank you.
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We hereby write to humbly request for urgent prayers for our Nation Kenya. We are facing the times that have changed from the spiritual atmosphere to Physical effects.
For quite some time now, we have witnessed and experienced Violent Demonstrations that have caused havoc on Lives, Economic, and Social and Political structures of this Country.
The enemy has been trying so hard to bring down this nation for very long time but God has been on our side. The spirit that has descended on this Country this time seems to bring a lot of Confusion and Destruction.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/07/kenya-protests-police-brutality-ruto-sabasaba/d3ebbe70-5b0f-11f0-a293-d4cc0ca28e5a_story.html
From the Violent Demonstrations that seem to be politically instigated that we have had from last June 2024 have seen many Young Lives lost, over 9 Police Stations Burnt, Businesses looted, Vehicles burned, Properties destroyed. It is so sad and grieving to see our society getting into such level of anarchy.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/25/people-dead-injured-in-kenyan-protests
We acknowledge the many challenges have grown in Kenya through decades of several Regimes such as high rate of Unemployment, Insecurity, Regional and Tribal Economic imbalances, Extra Judicial injustices etc. We know any Government in power or coming to power can’t solve all of these challenges and this is the reason why we resort to seeking the Lord.
As I write you this note of urgency, today July 7th 2025 marks the commemoration of 35 years of the fight for Multi –Parties democracy but has hijacked by Violent Demonstrators and Goons who are reigning havoc on the Population where by in many occasions the Police are out-numbered.
Humbly and urgently pray for us for we are going through tough times for our Economic and Security status are in question and without the Lord things might get out of hands.
We yearn for your prayers!!!!
Yours Faithfully,
Robert and Irene Bushebi and Ministry.
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- Lord, we ask for Your Spirit to visit Kenya, touching hearts and minds to grant faith, hope, and love. Please bring good changes for these precious people, thousands of whom are followers of You. We bind the plans for evil by all groups and leaders and stand firmly on Your Promises for those who love You.
- "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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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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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano erupts, sending searing-hot ash 11 miles high and causing flight cancellations
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Indonesia's rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted twice on Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials up to 11 miles into the sky, dumping ash on villages and causing dozens flight cancellations.
No casualties were immediately reported. The volcano on Flores island has been at the highest alert level since an eruption on June 18, and an exclusion zone was doubled to a 4.3-mile radius as eruptions became more frequent.
Indonesia's Geology Agency recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava traveling up to 3 miles down the slopes of the 5,197-foot mountain. Observations from drones showed lava filling the crater, indicating deep movement of magma that set off earthquakes.
The initial column of hot clouds that rose just after 11:00 a.m. local time (0305 GMT) was the volcano's highest since a major eruption in November 2024 that killed nine people and injured dozens, said Muhammad Wafid, the Geology Agency chief. It also erupted in March.
"An eruption of that size certainly carries a higher potential for danger, including its impact on aviation," Wafid told The Associated Press. "We shall reevaluate to enlarge its danger zone that must be cleared of villagers and tourist activities." Read More
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"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)
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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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