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DOGE Closes Up Shop After Cutting $214 Billion in Federal Waste
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The Department of Government Efficiency shut down operations on July 4, having spent 18 months dismantling what its backers called the most bloated bureaucracy in American history.
DOGE announced the closure Saturday on X, quoting former President Theodore Roosevelt: “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” The post added: “While the formal mission of DOGE has come to an end, the mission to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse will continue.”
The department was created under an executive order President Trump signed on his first day back in office, which renamed the U.S. Digital Service as the U.S. DOGE Service and set a sunset date tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. DOGE’s mandate gave its officials full access to unclassified agency records, software systems, and IT infrastructure across the federal government.
By October 2025, DOGE estimated it had saved taxpayers $214 billion through asset sales, contract and grant cancellations, lease terminations, fraud elimination, and workforce reductions. That figure works out to roughly $1,329 per taxpayer, based on approximately 161 million filers. The department also claimed to have reduced the national debt by 0.54 percent. (American Faith) Read More Here |
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Lord, we thank You for answered prayer in the extensive uncovering of fraud and all things needing to be exposed within our government. While we never fathomed the extent of the exposure in excessive waste, abuse and fraud, we are grateful to know the truth. We pray for President Trump and our Administration as they continue moving forward with what is being revealed, having the wisdom and insight to end the years of manipulation and stealing from the American taxpayer. We repent as a nation for the church allowing the removal of God from our government, educational system and society. We need You Abba, now more than ever, to bring our nation back into Your holy righteousness! We declare, in the Name of Jesus and by Your bountiful mercy, that You will RESTORE the United States of America from all that the locusts have eaten! In the powerful Name of Jesus Christ, we pray- Amen.
"Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting joy." (Isaiah 61:7)
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Trump on Iran ceasefire, MoU: ‘I think it’s over’
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday effectively declared the Iran ceasefire and its accompanying Memorandum of Understanding dead.
“To me, I think it’s over. I don’t want to deal with them anymore,” he said in response to a reporter’s question on day two of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
The reporter had asked: “Is the ceasefire over? Is the ceasefire done? Is the MoU dead?”
“They’re scum... they’re sick people,” Trump said of Iran’s leadership. The Islamic Republic is “led by sick people, and they’re vicious, violent people, and if they had a nuclear weapon, they’d use it. As far as I’m concerned, it’s over,” he continued.
“I’ll speak to our negotiators. They want to negotiate. They’re good people—Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner. But they have to come back to me. As far as I’m concerned, it’s just a waste of time dealing with them. They’re [the Iranians] liars. ... We make a deal, everyone’s agreed—no nuclear weapon. We make a deal. They go outside and talk to the press and say, ‘We never even talked about it.’ There is something wrong with them; they’re cuckoo. As far as I’m concerned, it’s over.”
Asked if this means negotiations will not continue once the funeral proceedings in Iran for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei conclude on Thursday, Trump again dismissed the prospects for a successful outcome. “I don’t care. They can talk, but I think they’re wasting their time.” (The Epoch Times) Read more here
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Abba, thank You that Your son Donald, has been trying to work with the Iranian leadership to bring agreement and peace in Iran. Thank You that he has Your heart to stop the killing. We ask You, Holy Spirit, to guide and direct President Trump's decisions in the face of the Iranians not abiding by the MoU that is in place, we plead the Blood of Jesus over him and declare that Your voice will be the only voice he hears as US leadership decides what course of action is necessary long term. Father God, release Your wisdom and understanding into the minds and hearts of intercessors everywhere as we pray to pull down the stronghold of hatred and rebellion against You and Your people Israel.that exists in Iran, send Holy Spirit and warrior angels to fight this battle in the heavenlies. Give Your prayer warriors strategies that will break through the lies and barriers set up by the enemy to keep Iran submitted to him, give us eyes to see where You are in this battle, align our hearts with Your heart, keep us beside You as we bring down these demonic barriers in Iran. We ask this in the name Yahweh Sabaoth, The Lord of Hosts, the God who has untold angels and men attuned to His heart and ready to do battle.
"You armed me with strength for battle;
you humbled my adversaries before me."
(Psalm 18:39)
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The Loyalty Test: Trump Wants More than Defense Dollars from NATO Allies
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On Monday, President Donald Trump touched down at Etimesgut Air Base aboard a freshly minted, Qatari-gifted Air Force One. His visit to the Turkish capital for the 2026 NATO Summit has quickly shifted the point of balance for Western defense politics. The stakes the alliance will face this week could not be higher. As transatlantic frictions continue to linger over defense spending and European theater conflicts, NATO’s 32 member states have all arrived in Ankara for a gathering that some fear may push the alliance to its limits.
Before any action towards multilateral negotiation has taken place, Trump has made it clear that his presence in Turkey was less about the alliance and more about his relationship with the summit’s host, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Bilateral Handshake
The president’s two-day visit began at Erdogan’s sprawling presidential palace, where he was met by an honor guard clad in historical warrior attire. It was the epitome of political theater tailored specifically to Trump. Flanked by Erdogan before reporters, Trump boldly voiced his skepticism of the greater NATO alliance, bucking the norms of traditional American foreign policy protocol.
“I was very disappointed with NATO,” Trump said candidly. “And if it weren’t held in Turkey, where my friend happens to be a very strong leader, a very strong person, it’s possible that I wouldn't have attended. I felt I had to attend.”
This praise was soon followed by geopolitical concessions between the two countries. Trump revealed that the U.S. would repeal economic sanctions imposed on Turkey under the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. In addition, he indicated the potential for a reversal of the 2019 ban preventing Turkey from purchasing F-35 fighter jets, which at the time was sparked by the purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems.
“We’re going to be taking the sanctions off,” Trump told reporters. “It’s time to do that. Okay? We don’t want to sanction friends. It’s very simple.” He added that Turkey “frankly has been more helpful to the United States than many other more traditional countries.” (Washington Stand) Read more here.
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Abba, the strength of determination that President Trump is walking out at the NATO meeting is such a blessing for our nation. Thank You that You created him with a heart to see the United States stand as that light on a hill, a nation bringing forward the heritage You gave us to walk out as One Nation Under God. Holy Spirit, send forth Your angels to bring sight to those leaders in NATO who cannot see Your hand moving, allow them to begin to see Your intentions, not just for the US, but for their country as well. Your son, Donald, has been speaking Your heart when he says to make "every nation great again", not just the United States. We ask Father God to bring understanding that Your intention is for ALL nations to be blessed by Your abundance, draw the hearts of these leaders to You, open their understanding to Your love and desire to bring love, truth and peace to each nation. Jesus, let this NATO meeting be unlike any before, let this meeting create a new foundation for NATO, a foundation that rewrites their purpose and intentions going forward with You as that foundation, that purpose. Reveal Yourself to these leaders. Jesus,our world desperately needs You. We ask this in the name Yahweh Shalom, The Lord Our Peace, the kind of peace that results from being a whole person in right relationship to God and to man.
"I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
and in his word I put my hope."
(Psalm 130:5)
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Trump Says US Lifting Sanctions to Allow F-35 Sales to Turkey
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ANKARA, Turkey—U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 7 that he is working to lift sanctions preventing Turkey from obtaining F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets.
Turkey was an early partner on the F-35 program but was barred from obtaining the advanced aircraft after purchasing Russian S-400 air defense systems in 2019. These S-400 purchases ran afoul of the 2017 Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act.
“We’re going to be taking the sanctions off,” Trump told reporters, following a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on July 7. “It’s time to do that.”
Reversing sanctions will require multiple steps. A provision of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act requires the secretaries of state and war to certify that Turkey’s military no longer operates the S-400 and has offered assurances that it will not accept such Russian air defense systems before it can begin receiving F-35s.
Trump told reporters that Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and War Secretary Pete Hegseth are developing a plan to address the legal hurdles blocking F-35 transfers for Turkey.
The U.S. president has previously signaled a willingness to welcome Turkey back into the F-35 program and has defended Erdogan for the S-400 purchases, publicly blaming the Obama administration for failing to sell American Patriot missiles to Turkey. (The Epoch Times)
Read more here.
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Abba, politics creates some strange bedfellows and the relationship between President Trump and Turkish President Erdogan would seem to fit the criteria. We give You praise and thanks that You are sovereign over all of this, we put our trust in You and not in people. Father God, You know exactly why President Trump is fostering this relationship, why he is looking to sell F-35 fighter jets to the Turkish government and we stand in faith that Your hand is in the midst of this relationship and all that comes out of this potential sale. We ask Holy Spirit to send out angels to listen and learn of anything being done in the dark that President Trump is not aware of, increase his knowledge of things not seen, let Holy Spirit keep the President "in the loop" of unspoken intentions. Jesus, we ask You to make it clear why this decision is being made, beyond the outer reasons given. Open Your intercessors minds and spirits to hear Your voice, to pray Your intentions over all these circumstances,. We ask You to open our eyes to see as You see that our prayers will align our hearts with Yours. We ask for Your Shalom over every heart involved. We ask this in the name El Roi, The God of Seeing, the God who opens our eyes.
"His eyes are on the ways of mortals;
he sees their every step.
(Job 34:21)
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Who’s Watching the Watchdogs? House Demands Answers After Scathing Audit of Inspectors General
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Congress is demanding answers after a review found that inspectors general—the federal officials charged with weeding out agency waste and fraud—are failing to police their own.
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is asking the body with oversight of inspectors general across multiple agencies, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, to provide additional documents after the Government Accountability Office found that the council missed deadlines in completing investigations, discarded complaints that should be investigated, and failed to properly monitor potential conflicts of interest.
The Daily Signal reported in June 2024 on allegations that the CIGIE Integrity Committee—an unelected body—was selectively investigating complaints against Trump-appointed Department of Homeland Security Inspector General Joseph Cuffari. This came after Cuffari issued numerous reports citing problems with the Biden administration’s border security policies.
In September 2024, the House Oversight Committee sought a GAO investigation into the matter.
Last week, House Oversight Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., along with subcommittee chairmen Reps. Pete Sessions, R-Texas; Clay Higgins, R-La.; and Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., signed a letter to CIGIE Chairwoman Cheryl Mason, also the inspector general for the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeking more information and documents.
“The issues identified raise serious questions about CIGIE’s ability to effectively conduct investigations into misconduct and wrongdoing within offices of inspectors general,” the lawmakers wrote. “The committee demands that CIGIE take immediate action to rectify these failures and is seeking documents and information to help determine the best legislative solutions to remedy concerns with CIGIE’s Integrity Committee.”
(The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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Abba, with the use of so many acronyms, it is confusing to understand the specifics of this article though it would seem to be saying that "the fox is in the hen house and no one cares or is watching". Holy Spirit, we ask You to send out Your angels to watch and listen to voices in all these departments that are now being called into account. We ask for this information to be downloaded to Chairman Comer and his team revealing those who would steal from their own people through wasteful spending and fraud. We ask that each and every one that is hiding from this accountability be identified, fired and sued to the fullest extent of the law, that would include repayment of every dollar stolen or misused. Jesus, You are the one shining the light on all of these departments and employees who are being dishonest, we ask You to bring them into the light and that justice be served. We ask this in the name Yahweh Shaphat, The Judge Of The Whole Earth.
"When a king sits on his throne to judge,
he winnows out all evil with his eyes."
(Proverbs 20:8)
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1. Netanyahu: Trump looks after America, I look after Israel - Israel National News
Relations between Jerusalem and Washington alongside regional security tensions took center stage in an interview given by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to journalist Sharon Gal.
Netanyahu dismissed claims regarding the nature of US President Donald Trump’s actions, clarifying that the president is not acting contrary to his statements. "He looks after America's interests, and I look after Israel's interests - and I am not ashamed to speak my mind," the prime minister said.
Netanyahu elaborated on diplomatic matters raised during joint discussions, noting that when he holds specific positions regarding Turkey and the conduct of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, he presents them directly. He added that this also applies to the broader security situation across the northern border, noting in reference to the security zone in southern Lebanon: "We must protect the region." (Read more)
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2. Netanyahu: Iran ‘definitely’ possesses chemical weapons, would not hesitate to kill Americans - JNS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Iran “definitely” possesses chemical weapons and would “not care a whit about murdering hundreds of thousands of Americans if they could.”
Netanyahu told Newsmax in an interview that the Islamic Republic had shown it was willing to murder its own citizens, and warned Tehran would have “no compunction” about using weapons of mass destruction.
The U.S. State Department has previously said Tehran is in non-compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention, citing, among other things, its alleged development of pharmaceutical-based agents for offensive purposes and failures to fully disclose past chemical weapons-related activities. (Read more)
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3. 'We'll do whatever will be needed' IDF spokesperson on Israel's readiness if war with Iran resumes - i24 News
Asked about Israel's preparedness should military operations against Iran resume amid a shaky ceasefire, Lieutenant Colonel Ariella Mazor, the new IDF international spokesperson, said the military stands ready. While speaking with i24NEWS, Mazor stated, "If we will be needed to be called or need to go into another battle or something going on in the next couple of days, we'll do whatever will be needed to operate, as long as the political echelon will give us our directive."
Recalling the challenges Israel faced over the last three years, Mazor says the IDF will be able to face whatever challenge it will need to confront.
Born in Texas to an American mother and an Israeli father, Mazor became the new spokesperson back in June. She has spent more than 20 years in the IDF, primarily in the Israeli Air Force, holding senior leadership roles in personnel, logistics, and operational support. She has said her guiding principles in the role are "transparency, accuracy, context and highlighting the human beings behind the headlines," describing herself as "a career soldier, as a mother of four, as a woman and, most importantly, as an Israeli."
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4. US base relocation to Israel considered after Iranian strikes in Gulf - Israel Hayom
Discussions among Israel's political and security leadership over the US aid agreement are continuing, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz and senior security officials are expected to discuss tonight the possibility of moving American bases from countries in the region to the Negev.
Political officials have expressed a positive view of the possibility of transferring US bases to Israel, and the issue has already been raised with senior American officials. However, no final decisions have yet been made, and talks between the sides are still ongoing.
The option being examined comes against the backdrop of a reassessment in the US of the deployment of American forces in the Middle East, and particularly the future of bases in countries across the region. These include bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, countries that are within range of the Iranian threat. (Read more)
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5. IDF arrests 20 wanted Palestinians in overnight Judea, Samaria raids - JNS
The Israel Defense Forces arrested 20 wanted Palestinians in overnight counter-terrorism raids across Judea and Samaria, including suspects who were planning a terror attack, the military said on Wednesday.
The IDF said troops also conducted an “airborne operation” in the Jenin area in northern Samaria, where they searched more than 50 buildings.
In the Tulkarem area in western Samaria, Israeli troops and Border Police officers arrested four Hamas-affiliated terrorists, while another suspect was detained on suspicion of incitement to terrorism near the village of al-Funduq. (Read more)
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1. US tech giant to cut 4,800 jobs, joining the wave of AI-driven tech layoffs - NBC News
Microsoft is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, the latest in a wave of tech layoffs as the Windows maker spends heavily on AI infrastructure and uses the technology to improve efficiency across its business.
The cuts will primarily impact Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division, according to an email sent to Xbox employees Monday that the company posted online.
Big Tech’s historic AI outlays, set to top $700 billion this year, are piling pressure on companies to show returns from the technology and offset the rising cost of rolling it out across their businesses. Amazon and Meta Platforms have also laid off thousands of employees this year. (Read more) |
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Lord we pray for our leaders to have wisdom when dealing with big tech and how they are replacing people in the job force. We thank you, Lord, that you’ve made human beings in Your image and we do hold certain gifts and talents that are not replaceable. In Jesus' name, amen.
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)
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2. Karoline Leavitt has a theory on why her generation is going ‘communist’ - New York Post
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt believes her generation is drifting toward the far left thanks to a mix of “laziness” and “liberal indoctrination” on college campuses.
Leavitt, 28, made the assertion Sunday as she ripped into the “bad faith” actors who highlighted an interview she did with Fox News’ Jesse Watters last week about the rise of the far left, during which she argued that some young people are lazy, before elaborating on the phenomenon.
“A combination of laziness, yes, and the liberal indoctrination that has been taking place in our education system for far too long,” Leavitt argued on X about the factors leading to the far left’s rise. (Read more) |
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Lord God, we pray over the Gen X generation and the generation that comes after them, that they will not fall for the trap of the government claiming to do everything for them so that they can have an easier life. Help us not fall for the lie and the trap of slavery under the guise of “equality.“ We pray the blinders fall off of their eyes and that they’re flooded with light and open to Your Word and Your truth. In Jesus' name amen.
“For even while we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.” (2 Thessalonians 3:10)
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3. What Americans Really Believe About Angels, Demons & the Supernatural - CBN
What do Americans believe about angels, demons, and the supernatural? That was a question the American Bible Society (ABS) recently asked US citizens, and it yielded some fascinating results.
Dr. John Plake, editor-in-chief of the State of the Bible series and chief innovation officer at ABS, told CBN News that a majority of Americans believe in spiritual beings.
“We found that two-thirds of Americans, 64%, actually believe that there are spiritual beings that exist beyond the natural world,” Plake said. “I don’t know that that’s particularly surprising unless you listen to people who are really naturalistic or really scientistic in their worldview.”
For most Americans, though, Plake said they embrace a simple mantra: “I think there’s something more out there.” (Read more) |
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Lord God we were created as spiritual beings made to be close to You. As people are searching the supernatural, we pray they run right into You, the one who will fulfill their every need and desire. Help us to hold tightly onto You, Your Word, and Your truth no matter what mass deception comes our way to try and lead us astray. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, amen.
“And Jesus answered and said to them, “See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many.” (Matthew 24:4-5)
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4. Famous TikTok Tarot Card Reader Finds Jesus, Deletes All Occult Content - CBN
“I don’t know exactly what comes next for me, but what I do know is that Jesus Christ has saved my life, and I can no longer ignore that reality.”
Those words came from an unlikely source: Alex Reads Tarot, a now-former Tarot card reader who has since come to faith in Jesus. The TikTok influencer, who boasted nearly one million followers, shared news of her spiritual turnaround in late June.
She announced in a 10-minute video on her Instagram and TikTok that she had deleted all her Tarot-themed content and would no longer be producing videos for social media.
While many Christians have been supportive of Alex’s newly professed faith, some within the occult community have been highly critical of her decision to dedicate her life to Jesus. One person on Reddit who has followed Alex for years wrote, in part, “I’ll have to mourn it; it’s like I just lost a friendship and it makes me sad, to be honest. I hope she finds the way that’s best for her and I wish her a good life.” (Read more) |
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Lord thank You for saving this young lady from a world of darkness. We pray Lord that she would find a good church, good friends and be trained to grow into a strong Christian. Remind us all, Lord, that we will face persecution by following You but in the end it will all be worth it. Give us the boldness and courage to hold onto our faith. Amen.
“If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:26)
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5. Hegseth’s visit to Israel canceled amid rising tensions between US, Iran - TImes of Israel
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth canceled a planned visit to Israel on Wednesday, amid renewed hostilities between Washington and Tehran and Israeli concerns over the possible sale of American F-35 stealth fighter jets to Turkey.
An Israeli official confirmed the planned visit and its cancellation to The Times of Israel following reports on the matter.
Hegseth was expected to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the trip, the official confirmed, but did not specify what the meeting was set to focus on or provide a reason for the cancellation. (Read more)
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Father God, we ask that You release Your wisdom to all who are now serving in the Trump administration, especially regarding matters related to the nation of Israel. We honor that land as Your land, Lord God -- the land of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob -- and we ask that all matters related to these modern times be determined by the leading of Your Word. We ask, once again, that You bless the nation of Israel, and that You bless the United States of America. In Your Name, Holy One, we ask this
prayer, amen and amen!
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
“May they prosper who love you."
(Psalm 122:6)
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6. American evangelical leaders seek to counter wartime drop in support for Israel - JNS.org
American evangelical leaders are pushing back against a wartime drop in Christian support for Israel, and have pledged to redouble their efforts among the young generation in the postwar period by mixing the Bible with Israeli innovation, as well as bringing more Christians to visit.
The move comes amid polling which shows a drop in support for Israel even among large supportive conservative evangelical groups following the war in Gaza, and a very public fissure on the right between the predominant supporters of the Jewish state and its vocal opponents.
“The big battle is not on the left, which is far gone, but on the right to be sure that the right doesn’t become far-right, but it is not as big as it is made out to be,” Troy A. Miller, president and CEO of National Religious Broadcasters, said during a visit to Jerusalem last month.
The prominent group of American Christian media broadcasters, which encompasses 1,500 media organizations across America and reaches tens of millions of people on five continents, will be hosting its first-ever conference in Jerusalem this fall, seeking to unite Christians and Jews in combating media misinformation following the two-year war against Hamas in Gaza. (Read more)
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Father God, we thank You for the leadership being demonstrated by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) in this time when our youth, in particular, seem to be drifting away from their support of Israel. Lord God, we "old timers" know for sure how critical it is that our nation, and the church, stand with Israel in prayer and in action. We ask that the funds needed to host the NRB's convention next year be raised up easily, so that many, many young people will be able to attend this grand event, and be delivered from the lies of replacement theology. In Your Name, Lord God, we offer this prayer, amen and amen!
"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6)
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Stupidocrisy: New York's Dangerous Turn Toward Socialism
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, July 8, 2026
The political winds shifted sharply in New York’s elections, and the consequences could reach far beyond the state. Candidates backed by Democrat mayor Zohran Mamdani won primaries for Congress and the New York Legislature. Many media outlets describe them simply as "progressives," yet a closer look at their public statements and political associations raises serious questions about the direction of today's Democratic Party. Collectively, they expressed hostility toward Israel, support for government control over large segments of the economy, or admiration for radical movements that reject America's founding principles. Progressive is the polite word for socialist the polite word for communist.
The twentieth century provides sobering lessons about political systems built upon Marxist and communist ideology. In that century alone, communist governments were responsible for some 100 million deaths through famine, forced labor, political purges, and state-sponsored repression. The Soviet Union, Mao's China, Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge, North Korea, and other communist regimes left a tragic record of suffering. Today's American democratic socialists represent the slippery slope to the dangers of tyranny. The Democratic Party’s assault on private property, industry, and individual liberty moves society in a direction that history has repeatedly shown can become dangerous. Freedom has always required vigilance because ideas that promise equality often concentrate power in the hands of government. Read More
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Florida Just Showed Us How to Fight Back Against Media Blacklists
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis put his signature on the state’s new budget last week and tucked inside is a provision worth celebrating.
State agencies in Florida are now barred, for a second straight year, from hiring advertising firms that use “misinformation” ratings to decide which news outlets deserve ad dollars and which don’t.
I’ll be upfront with you: I’m a co-founder of the Independent Media Council, the coalition that has pushed hard for this policy, precisely because I’ve seen how media blacklists are used against conservative outlets like the Daily Signal.
How NewsGuard Monitors Media
My enthusiasm for such a provision comes not only from my personal experience, but also because the underlying problem is real and getting worse with the growing use of AI agents.
Outfits like NewsGuard, Ad Fontes Media, and the Global Disinformation Index built businesses around slapping scores on news organizations—supposedly measuring “reliability” or “brand safety.” Their scoring system functions as a censorship mechanism, giving advertising firms an excuse to spend money with left-leaning outlets while starving conservative and independent publishers of revenue.
The people running these rating operations aren’t neutral referees. The Media Research Center has published multiple studies documenting that NewsGuard’s scores consistently favor left-of-center outlets over their conservative counterparts.
One such analysis found NewsGuard awarded left-leaning outlets an average score of 91 out of 100, compared to just 66 for conservative outlets. An organization with that kind of lopsided grading has no business telling anyone which news outlets to trust.
It’s precisely what we’ve experienced at the Daily Signal, and it’s why I’m grateful to DeSantis for signing a budget that puts an end to this practice.(Daily Signal) Read more
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Father God,
We rejoice today for this new provision tucked inside the State budget bill that Governor DeSantis of Florida just signed!
Our prayer, Lord, is that as AI becomes more prevalent and the news media gets more biased against conservative news,that You would stop anything that would not come from the truth!
We shout Hallelujah, now, that for the second year in Florida the State agencies are barred from hiring advertising firms that use "misinformation" ratings to decide which news outlets deserve ad dollars and which don't! Lord, under Your authority and by the power of the Blood of Jesus, we call this provision forward into being in all states across America!
We humbly offer this prayer. In Jesus name. Amen.
God Declares! "Behold, I am making all things new." (Revelation 21:5)
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New York High-Rise Columns Buckle, Forcing Evacuations; Collapse Possible, Officials Say
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Structural columns supporting a high-rise in New York City’s Manhattan borough buckled on July 7, prompting evacuations.
Emergency personnel rushed to the 37-story building on East 42nd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues around 8 a.m. and found that two structural columns had buckled, as well as multiple cracks and sagging floors, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani told reporters during a briefing nearby.
Engineers and first responders are working on plans to shore up the building if it is deemed secure, Mamdani said.
Officials said a collapse is possible because there has been continued movement.
“It is not yet stable,” said John Esposito, the chief of department for the Fire Department of New York. He added later: “The way this building is constructed, it’s a steel frame building, so it would not be a total collapse. It would be more of a localized collapse.”
He also said that the steel beams have started to bend from the weight being placed on them.
No injuries have been reported as of yet.(The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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Almighty God,
First Lord, we thank You that so far no one has been injured in the structural damage to the high rise building in New York City.
Lord, we pray that if this critical damage to this building concerning structural damage is a warning from You, we pray for discernment and wisdom from the Throne Room of heaven for Your intercessors.
Father, we also prophetically that a foundation that was strong and intact in New York City has now begun to bend and crumble even though there are steel beams in place. As cracks and sagging floors and the bending of God's laws continue to be abused by Mayor Mamdani and his socialistic, communistic and Islamic counterparts, we pray for mercy for the people of New York and for eyes to see the truth.
We pray that this would be a wake up call to all people in New York City and the U.S, who have voted into being that which the Lord does not build, will be rooted up and torn down!
Since there is still movement going on to the building, and it is still not stable, a partial collapse is still possible. Lord, as the weight of the wicked agendas continue in Mayor Mamdani and his administration for New York City, we pray that You would visit them in the night hours and issue a warning to turn from their wicked ways and repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. First the warning and then the judgement.
We humbly offer this prayer to You, Almighty God. Amen and Amen.
"Tekel; you have been weighed on the scales and found wanting." (Daniel 5:27)
"In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction; That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword" (Job 33:15-18 KJV)
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Supreme Court Expands Executive Power With Trump Cases
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The Supreme Court recently concluded its 2025-2026 term with a series of rulings on President Donald Trump’s actions, creating major precedents with wide-reaching impacts on executive power.
Although Trump lost on key issues like tariffs and birthright citizenship, he won in ways that altered the balance of power between his branch and Congress.
Here are the key cases where the Supreme Court expanded the White House’s authority—or reined it in.
(The following are the three main topics addressed in this article.)
Firing Power
Temporary Protected Status
Tariffs
Source: The Epoch Times. (Read more here)
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Father God, we thank You that the Supreme Court justices have ruled in favor of the President's legislative authority in these three cases. For those cases which do not seem to line up with Your Word, we repent at those decisions and we ask that, with each matter, a new case would appear on the docket that, when passed, will reverse those decisions.
Thank you, O Lord, for hearing our prayer, amen and amen!
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"I will restore your judges as at the first,
And your counselors as at the beginning.
Afterward you shall be called the city of righteousness, the faithful city.”
(Isaiah 1:26)
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Trump warns US will 'probably' strike Iran tonight after saying MoU is 'over'
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"I'll give a little warning: We're going to hit them hard tonight," Trump told reporters at the NATO summit in Turkey before his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would "probably hit Iran tonight" during a press conference following the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
"I'll give a little warning: We're going to hit them hard tonight," Trump told reporters at the NATO summit in Turkey before his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Trump later said that the Iranian regime has been "killing soldiers, killing people for 47 years," and that because of that, the US has "a score to settle."
"We may just do it without a deal," he also added, and said that he is "not sure the deal will stick."
Additionally, Trump hinted at the possibility of reinstating the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. "Everyone will be able to cross outside of them [Iran]. And they might try to throw some mines, which will be hard because we destroyed their boats," he said.
Trump also pointed out that the US military "knocked out 28 boats last night, and will probably knock out more boats tonight."
"Lots of people say that they are really dishonorable people, that they can't keep the deal, but we will have to see," Trump added.
Trump: 'Maybe tonight's attack will knock out lots of stuff'
"Maybe, tonight's attack will knock out a lot of stuff," Trump claimed, then told US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to brief reporters on the targets.
"There were a lot of small aircraft that they were trying to harass shipping with, a hundred ground facilities where they were storing drones and missiles, coastal defense sites, radar sites, surveillance sites, and anything they thought they could use to harass shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," Hegseth explained.
Trump concluded the press conference saying that, if the US "has to do it, will take out electricity and water plants," but that he doesn't want to do it. "We might also take over Kharg Island," he added. (The Jerusalem Post) Read more here.
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Abba, You know the beginning from the end and how all of the circumstances will come together between the US and Iran. Your heart is to bring love and freedom to Your creation, not oppression and death. We ask You to guide and direct Your son, Donald, onto the path that You have created from before the foundation of the world, to accomplish Your perfect will and heart's desire for the Iranian people and the Middle East. Father God, we ask You to show President Trump what must be done to put an end to the Iranian Regime and all its leaders, ending the death and misery that has been life in Iran for 47 years. We trust You to bring about Your Kingdom rule across our world, and inside Iran. We ask this in the name Yahweh Gaol, The Lord Our Redeemer.
"Our Redeemer -- the Lord Almighty
is his name -- is the Holy One of Israel."
(Isaiah 47:4)
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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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Ancient inscription revealing Christianity's clash with mysterious cult decoded by researchers
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Archaeologists recently unveiled rare written evidence of Christianity's rise over a Roman mystery religion. They found an ancient inscription, written in the same language that was spoken by Jesus Christ.
The engraving was found at an underground Mithras temple at Zerzevan Castle, a Turkish fortification roughly 40 miles north of the Syrian border.
The inscription dates back 1,700 years and was written in Aramaic, which was widely spoken across the ancient Near East, including by Jesus Christ.
The temple was dedicated to Mithras, a deity worshiped by followers of a "mystery cult" associated with light and cosmic order.
During the second and third centuries A.D., Mithraism was widespread throughout the Roman Empire — and the Zerzevan underground sanctuary is regarded as one of its best-preserved temples.
The inscription is located at the entrance of the temple, along with a depiction of a cross. Its meaning had eluded researchers since it was discovered in 2017.
The engraving is the first known Aramaic inscription documenting the closure of a Mithras temple, Mardin Artuklu University professor Mehmet Sait Toprak told Turkish state news outlet Anadolu Agency (AA), which first reported the discovery. (Fox News) Read More
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"Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." (I Peter 6,7)
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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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