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Cleveland Browns players publicly baptized at Cleveland for Christ event in powerful display of faith
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The Cleveland Browns have been in the news their fair share because they recently traded Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett, have a full-blown quarterback competition going on this offseason and, yes, they fired Kevin Stefanski and hired Todd Monken as their new coach. But here's a story that also deserves the Browns getting attention:
Their players are openly dedicating their lives to God and Jesus Christ. Members of the club on Sunday hosted a Cleveland for Christ event with multiple players showing up and getting baptized. The Christian faith-based gathering featured worship music, testimonies, prayer and baptisms.
The event included quarterback Shedeur Sanders, running back Raheim Sanders, cornerback Tyson Campbell, safety Daniel Thomas and of course, team chaplain Nobles C. Darby among others. It brought together some members of the local community and Browns players for a time of praise, worship and fellowship. (Fox News) Read More Here and Watch Video Here |
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Father we REJOICE for the public commitments made by our brothers in Christ through baptism! May their lives continue to reflect the power of the Gospel. We stand in awe of You, for placing men in strategic and prominent places for the GLORY of God! May their testimony bring a harvest of saints into the Kingdom, as the message of our amazing God spreads far and wide! In the powerful Name of Jesus Christ, we pray-Amen
"For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, 'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'" (Acts 13:47)
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US conducts repeated 'self-defense strikes' in Iran following attack of US helicopter over Hormuz
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According to CENTCOM, the US struck Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz with precise munitions from US Air Force and Navy fighter jets.
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The United States launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday evening, following the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday.
The strikes were described by CENTCOM as “self-defense strikes” and as “a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression.”
Several hours after the first round of strikes, explosions were heard in the Iranian cities of Jask and Bandar Abbas, according to Iranian state-sponsored media outlet Mehr News Agency, citing local residents’ reports. A short time after that, explosions were reportedly heard in Qeshm Island in southern Iran, in what various media outlets referred to as a third round of strikes.
According to CENTCOM, the US struck Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz with precise munitions from US Air Force and Navy fighter jets.
US 'must respond' to Iran helicopter attack
Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump announced that the US "must respond" to Iran's downing of the helicopter.
“Last night, the Iranians shot down one of our highly sophisticated Apache Helicopters while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump described in a post on Truth Social. “The United States must, of necessity, respond to this attack.”
Iran denies attacking helicopter
Multiple Iranian officials have disputed that Iran targeted the helicopter. The Iranian deputy foreign minister told Qatari state-run Al Jazeera that Iran was not behind the attack.
Additionally, Iranian state media cited an “informed military source” as saying that no air offensive military operations have been carried out in the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours.
The source added that if the enemy attacks under the pretext of downing a military helicopter, it will face a “decisive response,” Iran International cited Iranian media as reporting. (Jerusalem Post) Read more here.
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Abba, thank You that Your son, Donald, is trying to end this confrontation with Iran without having to kill people, using very directed attacks on military objectives when action is necessary. We ask You to deafen his ears to any voice but Yours, that he will know what Your strategy is in bringing peace to not only Iran but the entire Middle East. Father God, we ask You to speak to the hearts of all Your intercessors, guide and direct our prayers, decrees and declarations, let the words that You give us to speak accomplish everything You sent them to accomplish, believing that none of them will return to You void. We ask this in the name of Yahweh, Lord, the Lord who is present, accessible, near to those who call on Him for guidance and deliverance.
"Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance."
(Proverbs 20:18)
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Trump says US to finalize Iran deal within days, achieve 'total victory' within two weeks
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Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that the US will reach a deal in its own interests with Iran, even if Israel disagrees or opposes it.
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US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States will declare "total victory" over Iran within two weeks.
"You're really gonna win this over the next two weeks when we declare total victory," said Trump during a tele-rally for Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. "It'll be a total victory, it will happen very soon, and oil prices will come tumbling down."
Regarding American demands in the talks, Trump added that Iran's negotiators are willing to give the US "everything."
US will secure Iran deal even if Israel in opposition, ance tells Fox News
Concurrently, Vice President JD Vance, in an interview with Fox News, echoed President Trump's sentiments that the US intends to secure a long-term deal with Iran, and that, while those interests may overlap with Israel's, any deal with Iran is intended to promote America's interests above all. The US will secure a deal even in opposition to Israel.
As Vance said, "Israel may like it and it may not, but ultimately we believe it serves the interests of the United States."We will continue to advance this move, because that is what the president of the United States was elected to do and that is what we must do to properly serve the American people." (Jerusalem Post) Read more here.
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Abba, thank You that President Trump is always positive about putting an end to the Iranian conflict. We ask Holy Spirit to move on the hearts of all Iranian leadership, give them wisdom to understand bringing this war to an end is a positive move for them, despite their combative attitude in the media. Father God, give President Trump and his advisors Your strategy to stop the Iranians from ever building an atomic bomb and Your pathway to save the lives of Iranians who don't want an Islamic government, this is Your heart and the President's. Father God, show them how You see this battle ending, let them know for certain that You are God and Allah is not, We ask for a very rude awakening in the IRGC leaders' understanding of exactly WHO is in charge, and how this conflict will actually be resolved. We ask this in the name El Gibhor, Mighty God, the God who will accomplish the destruction of His enemies.
"Pride goes before destruction,
a haughty spirit before a fall."
(Proverbs 16:18)
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Trump signs secure America bill
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House Republicans Pass $70B Bill to Fund ICE, Border Patrol
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House Republicans voted to pass a nearly $70 billion bill that would provide funding to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) until 2029.
The Secure America Act, which passed the House in a 214-212 vote on Tuesday, “authorizes three years of advance annual funding for ICE and CBP,” the Center Square reported. The passage of the bill in the House comes after the Senate passed the bill on Friday.
Under the bill, roughly $38.5 billion and $22.6 billion go towards funding ICE and CBP, while roughly $5 billion go towards the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Roughly $3.5 billion also goes towards “border security infrastructure.”
According to the outlet, while “Democrats initially held up funding for ICE and CBP, it was Republican lawmakers who stalled the budget reconciliation bill”:
In a post on X, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) praised House Republicans for the “swift passage of the Secure America Act.”
“I applaud my House Republican colleagues for their swift passage of the Secure America Act,” Graham wrote. “Despite Democrat efforts to shut down ICE and Border Patrol, Republicans have now fully funded these agencies through President Trump’s entire second term to the tune of nearly $70 billion.”
The bill will now be sent to President Donald Trump’s desk for him to sign. (Breitbart) Read more here.
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Abba, we give You praise and glory that You made the way for the Republicans in the House to secure enough votes to pass the Secure America Bill. Thank You that salaries for ICE and the Border Patrol are protected through the end of President Trump's time in office.
Father God, speak to the hearts of all those in ICE and the Border Patrol, show them Your love for them and for all Your kids. Create in each one Your sense of right and wrong, give them soft hearts where needed and strong boundaries where needed, give each a heart full of love for themselves and everyone around them, just like Yours. Let Your love lead in each interaction they have while in uniform and out, disarm those they encounter who are filled with hate, let Your love be so prevalent that the anger cannot continue.
Silence the voice of the enemy when he encounters Your power in love, let him remember he is no match for that kind of spiritual warfare. Let intercessors daily speak Your blessings and presence over ICE and CBP personnel. We ask this in the name of Yahweh Shalom, The Lord Our Peace, the God who makes us whole and complete.
"He guides the humble in what is right
and teaches them his way."
(Psalm 25:9)
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Pentagon Expands List of Banned Chinese Tech Companies over Ties to CCP’s Military
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Despite the recent easing of trade relations between the U.S. and China following Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s summit last month in Beijing, the Pentagon signaled Monday that the adversarial relationship is far from over after it added numerous Chinese technology companies to its list of national security threats.
According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the Pentagon added about two dozen Chinese tech companies to an annually updated list that includes companies linked to the communist regime’s military. Some of the companies included on the list are prominent and do extensive business in the U.S., such as e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba Group and drone manufacturer SZ DJI Technology. Other companies include search engine and artificial intelligence company Baidu, electric carmaker BYD, memory chip companies Yangtze Memory Technologies and ChangXin Memory Technologies, humanoid robotics company Unitree, and pharmaceutical firm WuXi AppTec.
The Pentagon designation means that the companies are banned from doing business with the U.S. military but can still sell products to American consumers. The WSJ noted that inclusion on the list can cause “reputational damage [that] can affect sales to other parts of the government or to American consumers.” Still, SZ DJI Technology’s drones have remained widely popular with U.S. consumers despite the company being added to the Pentagon list in 2022. (Washington Stand) Read more here.
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Abba, thank You that the Trump administration has taken a stronger stand against the CCP's Tech companies doing business in the US. We ask for supernatural wisdom for all in high level security positions in the Pentagon, Holy Spirit, open eyes to see what You see, put thoughts into minds as they look over each company, let Your discernment become their discernment.
Father God, shine Your light on anything that has been hidden in these companies that would negatively impact our nation, let understanding beyond their abilities bring decisions that would not have been made with normal human understanding. Holy Spirit, send out Your angels to watch and listen in every company allowed to do business with our government, sound alarms if things are not as they seem. We ask this in the name of Jehovah Sabaoth, The Lord of Hosts, the God who has myriads of men and angels waiting for His command.
"Praise the Lord, you his angels, you mighty
ones who do his bidding, who obey his word."
(Psalm 103:20)
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Graham Platner Projected Winner for Maine Senate Democrat Primary
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The controversial Graham Platner is now the projected winner in the Maine Senate Democrat primary and will go on to face Republican Susan Collins in the November mid-terms.
The Associated Press called the race for Platner on Tuesday, though it will likely take a few days to know his exact margin of victory.
“If you believe, as I do, that we can change our politics and change our country, then you must also believe that people can change,” Platner said during his acceptance speech in Blue Hill. “And the reason I believe that is because I have lived it.”
Platner’s victory comes less than a week after several women who previously dated him said he engaged in “unsettling” and controversial behavior during their relationship. The New York Times profiled several women who shared a romantic past with Platner, further piling onto the controversies that have plagued the candidate since discussions about his Nazi tattoo. In one interview, conservative commentator Lyndsey Fifield, who dated Platner between 2013 and 2015, said that he would often be rough with her while discussing violence, clarifying that he never physically assaulted her.
Regarding his Nazi tattoo, Fifield also expressed doubt as to Platner’s claims of being ignorant of its meaning, saying that he would sometimes describe it as “my Totenkopf.” Jewish Insider previously reported that a former acquaintance described him using that term.
At least two other women who dated Platner said he would engage in “patterns of heavy drinking and womanizing.” Maine Democrat Jenny Raciot, for instance, described his behavior as “reckless” and “unsettling” during their relationship between 2019 and 2021.
(Breitbart) Read more here.
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Abba, Your people need Your help. There are men and women in our nation who have have turned their backs on You and are being deceived and led down paths of unrighteousness. They support people to represent them in our government who are liars that have no shame, they brag of their sins. We ask You, Father God, to intervene in this plan of the enemy to invade our elections with darkness and evil. We ask for supernatural vision and understanding as we come against this stronghold with prayers from Your throne, words that You speak in all authority and power to us and we pray them into this demonic stronghold. Jesus, tear it down as we replace lies and deceit with truth and righteousness. We ask this in the name of El Shaddai, God Almighty, The God who has ultimate power over all things.
"But God drags away the mighty by his power; though
they become established, they have no assurance of life."
(Job 24:22)
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1. Netanyahu urges Lebanese people to ‘join Israel’ in peace, reject Hezbollah and Iran - Times of Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday urged the Lebanese people to “join Israel” in peace and reject Iran and Hezbollah, declaring that “Israel is not at war with you,” but is only looking to oust the Iran-backed terror group and its “sick aims” with its military operations in the country.
The message came as Israel continued its strikes in southern Lebanon, which Lebanese security sources said killed at least 13 people throughout the day. The IDF said the strikes targeted Hezbollah operatives, as well as infrastructure belonging to the terror group, including a cache of weapons.
“I have a message for you, the people of Lebanon. Israel is not at war with you,” Netanyahu said in his English video message, which had Arabic subtitles. (Read more)
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2. Defense Minister: Campaign against Iran is far from over - Israel
Minister of Defense Israel Katz declared during the Israel Defense Prize Ceremony on Wednesday that Israel continues to act forcefully against Iran's proxies in the Middle East and stressed that the campaign against Iran was far from over.
"We currently proudly see our heroic soldiers operating deep in Lebanon against the Hezbollah terror organization, which acts on behalf of the Iranian regime, and dealing it heavy blows."
Katz detailed the military action against the terror organization: "Yesterday, the IDF evacuated the Nusierat neighborhood of Tyre and struck the Hezbollah terrorists who were taking cover there. Of course, now, the residents will return to their homes. We continue to strike Hezbollah terrorists everywhere for the security of the northern communities and the State of Israel, and outright deny Iran's threats and attempts to connect the two arenas." (Read more)
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3. Hamas items, including Sinwar's battle plans on display at new intelligence center exhibit -Jerusalem Post
While there are several monuments and exhibits dedicated to Hamas’s October 7 invasion of southern Israel, the Intelligence Heritage and Commemoration Center (IICC) recently opened a new one with authentic items belonging to Gaza chief Yahya Sinwar, from invasion plans which he wrote by hand, to his actual vest, shoes, and other clothes.
The IICC is unique because it is run by former top officials from IDF intelligence, the Mossad, and the Shin Bet and has special and direct access to intelligence from those agencies at various times, in addition to its high-level open source research.
Already, IICC officials told The Jerusalem Post on a tour of the exhibits on Wednesday that since October 7, IDF intelligence has intercepted and is in the process of analyzing over one million physical Hamas internal documents as well as petabytes (quadrillion bytes) of data. (Read more)
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4. Netanyahu blasts Turkey’s ‘antisemitic dictator’ that Trump says ‘he loves’
- World Israel News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged sharp words on Wednesday after Erdogan asserted that Israeli military actions in neighboring countries had reached a point where they “also threaten Turkey” and criticized what he described as Israeli plans in the Mediterranean.
Speaking on Wednesday, Erdogan said Israel’s operations in the region posed a growing concern for Turkey and cautioned against further moves in the Mediterranean.
“We see malicious initiatives led by Israel in the Mediterranean as well, and nobody should pursue adventures there,” Erdogan said. (Read more)
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5. Knesset advances bill to enshrine Torah study into Basic Law, supporting haredi draft evaders -Jerusalem Post
The Knesset passed in its preliminary reading on Wednesday a bill that seeks to enshrine Torah study in the Basic Law, as part of a proposal pushed by haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties that seeks to encourage draft evasion and change the status of yeshiva students who do not serve, enabling them to continue receiving state benefits.
The legislation passed with 56 lawmakers in favor and 43 against. It was sponsored by MK Moshe Gafni, of the United Torah Judaism Party, and had received government backing ahead of the vote. It will now be brought to the House Committee for debate and still requires approval in three more readings to become law.
The haredi Sephardic Shas Party supported the bill and sought this week to advance legislation under the same name that contained contentious wording calling for equality of rights between IDF soldiers who serve and haredim who evade military service. This sparked outrage from both coalition and opposition lawmakers on Monday amid the IDF’s severe manpower crisis. (Read more)
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1. Emergency action seeks to prevent erasure of 'mother' and 'father' in code of largest US town - Fox News
The emergency resolution from Hempstead Township comes just days after New York State Legislature passed a bill that would replace "mother" with the term "gestating parent" and "father" with "non-gestating parent." It would also change "paternity" to "parentage."
Democrats say the measure is an effort to be more "inclusive" of the state's residents with non-traditional "gender identities." It is now awaiting action from Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Hempstead Township Supervisor John Ferretti told Fox News Digital the legislation is "woke nonsense."
He said that the emergency resolution in Hempstead is intended to ensure the town continues recognizing the terms "mother" and "father" in its own laws and policies, regardless of whether the state measure ultimately becomes law. (Read more) |
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Lord, we acknowledge with reverence that marriage and family with a mom and a dad mirrors Your covenant with Your people. Contrary to the beliefs of many in our society, help us to recognize that man and woman or mom and dad is not some arbitrary idea, able to be structured in any way that we see fit. May we uphold that it is instituted by You for our benefit and for Your glory.
Hebrews 13:4 - Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.
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2. 17-yr-old Black teen arrested in murders of White couple, brothers arrested days later in another shooting - DML News
Three brothers, ages 17, 18 and 19 have all landed behind bars for two separate crimes, all within one week. First, a community has been left in shock after a beloved local couple brutally shot and killed in their Mississippi home by a teen intruder last week.
From WFSB.com: A Mississippi couple who authorities say were fatally shot in their home by a 17-year-old suspect are being remembered as loving and caring members of their community. For the past 30 years, Carol Blair played the piano at the local church, and her husband served in multiple roles in the community.
The 17-year-old suspect has been identified as Cordarius Hobbs, who reportedly broke into the couple’s home on Wednesday, June 3 and shot them both. When family members couldn’t reach them, they called authorities for a welfare check. Hobbs then opened fire on the officers when they arrived, shooting at four different officers and an infant at the scene. He also reportedly shot down two police drones deployed by the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department. (Read more)
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Lord God, we take a stand against the violence that’s going on in our country right now. We know we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers and dark rulers from the other realm influencing these things to happen. So we decree and declare this violence must cease in Jesus' name. We speak peace over our country and over our communities that no weapon formed against us shall prosper. We pray for unity and love amongst us all in Jesus' name.
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself" (Leviticus 19:18)
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3. Ranked-Choice Voting Bans Rise Across States - Million Voices
A wave of criticism is building against ranked-choice voting (RCV), and the numbers tell a striking story. Nineteen states have now banned the practice, and voters in several more are being asked to weigh in. Critics argue the system is confusing, slow, and erodes public trust in elections.
Ranked-choice voting is an election method in which voters rank candidates in order of preference rather than choosing just one. If no candidate receives more than 50 percent of first-choice votes, the counting continues in multiple rounds. The lowest-performing candidates are eliminated one by one until someone crosses that threshold.
Supporters say this system produces majority winners and reduces negative campaigning. But critics argue the opposite, that it creates confusion, delays results, and leaves thousands of ballots uncounted before a winner is declared. (Read more) |
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Lord, help us to make the most prudent decision when considering how our elections are decided. Show us the best way, the most efficient way, in Jesus' name. Help the body of Christ and Americans hold true to their Christian values and morals when picking and aligning with certain candidates so that justice and righteousness continue to reign in this country. Amen.
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong" (1 Corinthians 16:13)
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4. Arkansas Declares June Fidelity Month - Million Voices
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially declared June 2026 as Fidelity Month. The proclamation, signed on May 27, calls on Arkansans to renew their commitment to God, family, community, and country. It is a clear and deliberate counterpoint to Pride Month, and a bold statement about where Arkansas stands.
“Here in Arkansas, June is Fidelity Month: fidelity to family, fidelity to country, fidelity to God,” Sanders told The Daily Wire. The declaration draws directly from America’s founding documents. It points to timeless values that have shaped this nation since its beginning.
This is not just a symbolic gesture. It is a declaration of identity, one that faith communities, families, and patriots across Arkansas have reason to stand behind. (Read more) |
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Father, we pray for the families in Arkansas. Heal them, restore them, and may this declaration be a firm statement that Your presence is honored in Arkansas. We pray that other states and other leaders would take note of this so that this is proclaimed as well as our faith in You, not only in Arkansas, but around the nation in family legislation. Amen.
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” (Colossians 2:6-7)
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5. Newark ICE Threat Suspect Faces Federal Charge - Million Voices
A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged last week after threatening to kill a federal immigration officer and the officer’s family during a protest outside a Newark, New Jersey detention center. The case drew swift action from the Justice Department and the FBI, and has become a flashpoint in the ongoing standoff over immigration enforcement at Delaney Hall.
Nicholas Matthew Scelfo, 27, was taken into custody and charged with influencing, impeding, and retaliating against a federal officer by threat. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
According to the Department of Justice, Scelfo admitted after his arrest that he threatened to kill the officer and the officer’s family. The DOJ said the arrest followed his identification through facial recognition technology. (Read more) |
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Lord, protect the men and women who serve on the front lines of law enforcement. Give them courage, wisdom, and safety as they carry out their duties. Bring justice swiftly and righteously to this situation in Jesus' name.
“Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil" (Ephesians 6:11)
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6. Judge Pauses Trump Anti-Weaponization Fund - Million Voices
The Trump administration’s DOJ anti-weaponization fund has been halted by a federal judge, and the Justice Department says it will comply. The $1.776 billion fund was created to help people who claim they were targeted by the government during the Biden administration. Now, both Democrats and Republicans are pushing back hard against it.
As part of the deal, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche established the Anti-Weaponization Fund. The fund was designed to provide a process for others who believe they suffered from government targeting or what the DOJ called “lawfare.” Anyone could file a claim, regardless of political party.
The fund was set to receive $1.776 billion drawn from the federal judgment fund, a standing appropriation that allows the DOJ to settle cases. The fund was required to stop taking claims no later than December 1, 2028, and any leftover money would return to the federal government. (Read more) |
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We pray Lord that the corruption and fraud that has been done by our government continue to be revealed and brought to the light. We pray justice would be done swiftly and that all that has been lost would be restored. We break all stealing, killing, and destroying in our schools and education system, in Jesus' name. Amen.
“Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.” (Ephesians 4:28)
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Stupidocrisy: Words Have Consequences
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, June 10, 2026
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche recently argued that the nation's political rhetoric has reached dangerous levels and that words have consequences. That observation came amid the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and in the aftermath of several high-profile threats and acts of political violence directed at public officials. Blanche noted that repeatedly portraying political opponents as dictators, fascists, Hitler, evil, or existential threats creates a climate where unstable individuals can convince themselves they are acting as heroes. Whether one agrees with every action taken by the Justice Department or not, the broader point deserves serious consideration.
A recent example came from Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), who described the MAGA movement as a "divisive, hateful community." The remark follows years of rhetoric portraying millions of Americans as extremists, threats to democracy, racists, fascists, or enemies of the state. The irony is hard to miss. Many of the same voices who champion restrictions on hateful speech regularly employ language that paints entire groups of Americans in the darkest possible terms. Millions of citizens who support President Trump attend church, raise families, volunteer in their communities, and simply want policies that reflect their values. Healthy disagreement is the lifeblood of a constitutional republic. Demonization is something else entirely. Once neighbors become villains and political opponents become enemies, hostility finds fertile ground. Read More
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SNAP Benefits Go to 186,000 Dead People–And Stopping Them Might Be Difficult
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President Donald Trump’s anti-fraud efforts have brought renewed focus on issues plaguing the welfare system, including the millions of dollars in food stamps that are being sent to dead recipients.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a report last month stating that 185,986 deceased people in 29 states were receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as of July 1, 2025, at an annual cost of $419.6 million. It also reported an additional $3 billion in potential fraud, waste, and abuse.
On May 21, a federal jury convicted a man who stole the identity of Carlos Ramon Obregon, who was killed in a 1977 Los Angeles drive-by shooting. Decades after the 14-year-old’s death, the defendant used the dead teen’s identity to collect about $283,000 in government benefits, including SNAP benefits, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, and COVID-19 payments.
That’s just one example that the administration has outlined to highlight the issue. Here’s what to know about the problem of dead recipients, which has been lingering for decades.
Trump directed federal agencies via executive order in March 2025 to ensure “unfettered access” to data from federally funded state programs such as SNAP, also known as food stamps.
In response, the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service told state agencies on May 6, 2025, that all records associated with SNAP must be made available to the federal government.
“For years, this program has been on autopilot, with no USDA insight into real-time data,” Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins wrote in a letter to states.
Following the USDA’s demand for detailed information on food stamp recipients to review for fraud, a coalition of 21 states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit against the USDA, accusing the agency of unlawfully demanding massive amounts of sensitive SNAP recipient data. (The Epoch Times) Read more here.
> > > A note from the editor: Please be sure and read this entire article. A war has now broken out between the 21 states named here and the Trump administration. This is another example of how the enemy will LIE to get their way, always!
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Holy One,
We are not surprised that the Food Stamp program called SNAP is now under investigation by the Justice Department. We pray that all fraud will be exposed and prosecuted. It is our prayer that all who really need the SNAP assistance will not be afraid because those who really need help will receive it.
We are thankful and grateful to the Trump Administration for bringing hidden things to light in all agencies that have created fraud. Of course, the Democratic party is screaming about this invasion into personal information but those who scream the loudest may have the most to hide!
We can no longer allow deceased people to vote in elections or deceased people to continue to get benefits through fraudulent accounts, thus allowing those who really need the benefits to do without. Lord, expose everything hidden and bring it into the light of Your judgment.
In Jesus' name. Amen and Amen.
"For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be known or brought out into the open." (Luke 8:17)
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Rick Scott: Late LA Mayor Race Results Prove SAVE America Is Necessary
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Angered by Los Angeles’ late-arriving mayoral election results that locked Spencer Pratt out of the city’s runoff election, Republican Sen. Rick Scott is arguing the SAVE America Act would strengthen Americans’ faith in their elections.
The bill would require photo identification and proof of citizenship in federal elections and require local governments to regularly purge their voter rolls.
“Whether it’s accurate or not, it sure doesn’t look like it,” Scott, R-Fla., told the Daily Signal of the result of the Los Angeles mayor’s race, in which registered Republican candidate Pratt lost to registered Democrat Nithya Raman in a battle for second place.
Pratt initially led Raman in the election night tally, but subsequent post-election mail-in ballot batches heavily favored Raman, even over incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, and Pratt’s lead evaporated. On Monday, The Associated Press declared that Raman will advance to the runoff election against Bass, who is also a registered Democrat.
California’s election laws require that any mail-in ballots postmarked before election day be counted for a week after election day. All voters receive a mail-in ballot, whether they request one or not. Photo identification is also not required in California elections. (Daily Signal) Read more here.
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God Almighty,
We pray once again, Father, for transparency in all elections, especially in California. We've seen too many times the righteous being in the lead and the next day because of mail in ballots the wicked have taken the lead and won leaving many without faith in any election.
Lord, bless Republican Senator, Rick Scott and the other Republican Senators who are still standing for the Save America Act. We pray that the others in our Senate will open their eyes to see this truth...'We cannot have a fair election without photo identification and proof of citizenship."
Father, let Your people continue to fight in the spirit for our nation as 'We the People' get involved in local and federal politics so that we may teach others to vote righteously and thus further your kingdom as America looks to You for guidance.
We humbly offer this prayer, In Jesus name. Amen.
"If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and forgive their sins and heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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Xi Jinping, Sidelined by Putin, Urges Closer Military Ties with North Korea in Kim Summit
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The Chinese government news agency Xinhua detailed in its coverage of dictator Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea this week that the Communist Party chief urged counterpart Kim Jong-un to consider deepening cooperation with his country on “military affairs,” among other issues.
Xi conducted a brief visit to Pyongyang on Monday and Tuesday, departing North Korea on Tuesday after being honored with a Kim family banquet and organized throngs of people cheering him on. In remarks shared by Chinese and North Korean state media, Xi emphasized his intention to generate “trust” between the two countries, an admission that bilateral ties had suffered significant damage in the past decade.
While once North Korea’s undisputed closest ally, to the point of North Korea being viewed as a Chinese proxy regime, Kim Jong-un began realigning his country’s diplomacy away from Beijing and towards Moscow during the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic, which Pyongyang hinted had affected the dictator’s health personally. Kim elevated ties to Russia most significantly in the military sector, signing a mutual defense treaty with visiting Russian strongman Vladimir Putin in 2024 that immediately preceded the large-scale deployment of North Korean soldiers to Europe where they are currently fighting on behalf of Russia in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Sharing Xi’s comments to Kim in Pyongyang, the Xinhua News Agency paraphrased Xi mentioning military cooperation as an area of potential development.
“Both sides should enhance exchanges in diplomacy, law enforcement, military affairs, and others, implement the important consensus reached between the two leaders, and pool wisdom and strength for the development of China-DPRK relations,” Xinhua relayed Xi as telling Kim. “Xi said that the two countries should strengthen strategic coordination, firmly safeguard their respective sovereignty, security, and development interests, and jointly uphold regional peace and development.” (Breitbart) Read more here.
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Lord of Angel Armies,
We pray that any talks between China and North Korea of deepening "military affairs" would fall to the ground and become of no effect.
As the Kings of the North start coming into alignment concerning cooperation in security, international and regional issues, we pray that the Lord himself would tear down and uproot anything that would not be in His timing. In 2024 North Korea signed a mutual defense treaty with Putin and has deployed North Korean soldiers to fight on behalf of Russia in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Lord, we humbly beseech You to destroy these confederacies of wickedness so that their people can come out of dictatorship and live peaceful lives outside of Communism.
Father, we continue to pray over unrighteous unions and humbly ask You to intervene in the unrighteous plots of dictators and the wickedness that follows them. Our eyes are on You, Lord, as we look to the hills, from whence comes our help!
In the Mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen and Amen.
"The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright, but ruin to the workers of iniquity." (Proverbs 10:29)
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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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Kansas boy discovers 15-foot marine reptile fossil from 85 million years ago during geology field trip
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A Kansas boy searching for fossils during a geology club field trip stumbled onto something far bigger than expected: the remains of a 15-foot-long marine reptile that swam an ancient sea 85 million years ago.
Corbin Bullard was just 11 years old when he spotted several large vertebrae protruding from rock at a quarry near his hometown of Clearwater, Kansas, during a September 2025 outing with the Sedgwick County 4-H Geology Club.
"I didn't know what it was, but I knew that it was something big," Bullard told FOX Local.
Over the course of three additional excavation trips, Bullard and fellow club members carefully uncovered nearly an entire tylosaurus, a massive marine reptile that ruled the seas during the Cretaceous Period.
The fossil measured more than 15 feet long and included everything from the animal's enormous skull to most of its skeleton.
The ancient predator lived roughly 82 million to 87 million years ago, according to researchers who dated the specimen to the Smoky Hill Chalk formation, a fossil-rich layer of rock that stretches across parts of Kansas. (Fox News) Read More
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“Let us think of ways to motivate one
another to acts of love and good works.”
(Hebrews 10:24)
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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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