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Museum of the Bible Launching 250th Exhibit
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The Museum of the Bible is launching new exhibits honoring the Bible’s influence in the United States ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The museum is also hosting a lecture series on the topic.
“From America’s earliest days, no text has left a deeper mark on the nation’s ideals, laws, and culture than the Bible. As America marks its 250th anniversary, Museum of the Bible invites you to explore this story like never before, with events throughout the year and two new exhibits opening July 3 that trace the Bible’s profound influence on American history from the founding era to today,” the museum says on its website about the exhibit.
The lecture series will bring 12 “world-renowned scholars and historians from across the nation to Washington, DC, for America’s 250th anniversary,” the website adds, explaining that the series will ” take you deeper into the biblical rhetoric of revolution, the spiritual framing of independence, and the scriptural foundations of early American political thought.”
In April, President Trump issued a statement highlighting the Bible’s role in America. “From Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the New World and the first permanent English-speaking settlement at Jamestown to our founding in 1776 and to the present day, the Bible has been indelibly woven into our national identity and way of life,” the statement reads, going on to detail that Christian settlers in the nation were encouraged to “stand as a beacon of faith for all the world to see.” (American Faith) Read More Here
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Father, we celebrate the planned lecture series and 250th Anniversary exhibit that will be displayed at the Museum of the Bible! Thank You for President Donald John Trump, who recognizes that biblical principals are foundation for the Declaration of Independence. We pray for every individual that will visit the museum and declare they will be impacted in powerful ways. We honor You, Lord, as our One True God and invite Your Way of righteousness to once again permeate our nation! In the mighty Name of Jesus Christ, we pray- Amen.
"For he was looking forward to the city that has foundations, whose designer and builder is God." (Hebrews 11:10)
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Hegseth: Trump ‘Laser‑Focused’ on Securing a ‘Great Deal’ with Iran — ‘Or They’ll Face the War Department’
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Saturday that President Trump remains “laser-focused” on securing what he described as a “great deal” with Iran, while warning that Tehran could face renewed U.S. military action if negotiations collapse.
“They can either do this now through a deal, and we think we’re in a good place to make that deal, or they can deal with the War Department,” Hegseth told reporters in Singapore during a press availability following the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit.
“We are prepared — we’re postured even stronger today than we were on day one — to address it that way if we have to, but he’d prefer not to,” Hegseth added, referring to Trump’s preference for a diplomatic resolution.
The remarks came one day after President Trump convened a roughly two-hour Situation Room meeting with senior advisers regarding a proposed framework agreement with Iran that would reportedly extend the fragile ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and establish a 60-day negotiating window for additional talks over Tehran’s nuclear program and other unresolved disputes.
Despite Trump stating beforehand that he would make a “final determination” regarding a possible agreement, no formal decision was announced following Friday’s meeting. White House officials later stressed that Trump would only support a deal that satisfies his “red lines,” including permanently preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Speaking before departing Singapore, Hegseth repeatedly stressed that Trump remains committed to diplomacy but only if Tehran agrees to terms Washington considers enforceable and lasting. (Breitbart) Read more here.
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We pray for our president as he deals with Iran, that You would give him wisdom and favor with their leaders as he makes deals with them, that everything will work out in our favor. We continue to come against war and division in the Middle East, in Jesus' name, amen.
“Surely, LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” (Psalms 5:12)
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Trump warns judge against sacrificing national security by blocking White House ballroom, drone base
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Trump blasts lawsuit, obstruction of $400 million White House ballroom, rooftop DronePort
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President Donald Trump is warning against obstruction of the $400 million White House ballroom and rooftop drone base, directly calling out U.S. District Judge Richard Leon for giving in to a "serial plaintiff" and a "ridiculous lawsuit" putting U.S. national security at risk.
"The DronePort at the White House Ballroom will be, perhaps, the most sophisticated anywhere in the World!" Trump wrote Sunday on Truth Social. "It will safeguard our Nation’s Capital, Washington, D.C., long into the future.
"Judge Richard Leon should stop playing games with America’s Security!"
Trump urged Leon to dismiss the lawsuit from a person he described as a "highly litigious woman," warning the judge would be "held responsible" if an attack hits the White House.
"If anything happens, he will be held responsible for the Death and Destruction caused to our Country," Trump added. "He has already created enough problems by allowing 'Top Secret' information to be released and exposed based on a ridiculous lawsuit started by a highly litigious woman (serial plaintiff!) whose 'strolling,' in her opinion, will be disturbed by the new, desperately needed structure – In any event, a woman who has absolutely no STANDING!
"With the advent of highly sophisticated, and powerful, modern day weaponry, we can no longer defend Washington, D.C., with rifles and pistols, alone. This ridiculous lawsuit must be dismissed, IMMEDIATELY!" Trump added. (Fox News) Read more here.
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Lord, we just pray for each and every judge in our counry that is acting on an agenda instead upon the law and the Constitution. We pray that each one would choose to uphold righteousness in this land, in the name of Jesus. We pray that these judges would have a change of heart and choose to serve the American people, responsibly taking care of our tax dollars. In Your Name, O Lord, we offer this prayer, amen and amen!
“But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” (1 Timothy 5:8)
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Blue Origin rocket explodes in 'anomaly' at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
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A Blue Origin rocket exploded during a static fire test at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station late Thursday night.
Video captures Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploding into a huge plume of flames at Launch Complex 36 around 9 p.m.
"I was standing outside, and the night sky completely lit up, and we all heard the boom," Cape Canaveral Mayor Wes Morrison said on Facebook.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said NASA is aware of the incident, and no injuries have been reported. All personnel are accounted for and safe, officials said. (Fox News) Read more here.
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Father, we praise You that this explosion did not cause any harm to people. We ask that all lessons be learned and wisdom come to Blue Origin or any other company to prevent anything like this when rockets will carry humans.
“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” (Proverbs 18:15)
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Police: Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Virginia Home Targeted in ‘Swatting’ Call
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Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s home in Fairfax County, Virginia, was the target of a “swatting” call on Wednesday evening, which police have determined was a hoax.
Officers said a call came into their non-emergency line a few minutes after 9:00 p.m. at her home and they coordinated with security personnel assigned to the residence, Fox 5 reported Thursday.
However, it remained unclear if a suspect in the incident was identified or taken into custody.
Police audio recorded an officer telling a dispatcher “Just made contact with security that’s on scene. They should be outside in an Explorer. He said he hasn’t heard anything.”
The call was from someone claiming there were sounds of gunshots, according to Fox News.
“The incident comes amid years of heightened threats against Supreme Court justices, including protests outside conservative justices’ homes after the leaked Dobbs draft opinion in 2022 showing the court was poised to overturn Roe v. Wade,” the outlet reported, “and the arrest near Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home of a California man who was later charged with attempted murder.” (Breitbart) Read more here.
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Lord, we pray for the safety of Supreme Court Justices and all others who are targeted by the left. We praise You that this swatting plan was stopped before it caused harm.
“But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
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1. Deri issues ultimatum to Netanyahu - Israel National News
The Shas parliamentary faction sent an ultimatum letter this evening (Monday) to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz, demanding that the proposed “Basic Law: Torah Study" be brought for a preliminary reading vote as early as this coming Wednesday.
The party made its position unmistakably clear: approval of the bill-designed to circumvent rulings of the High Court of Justice and directives of the Attorney General by enshrining Torah study as a constitutional foundational value of the State of Israel-is an indispensable condition for its continued support of government legislation.
If a majority for the bill's approval is not secured, Shas announced that it will completely cease participating in coalition votes and will vote down any other coalition-sponsored legislation brought before the Knesset plenum. (Read more)
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2. IDF to target Hezbollah’s Beirut stronghold as rocket, drone attacks persist - JNS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday they had ordered the Israel Defense Forces to strike Hezbollah terror targets in Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburbs, citing repeated violations of the ceasefire with Lebanon.
The Dahiyeh district in Beirut’s southern suburbs is a major Hezbollah stronghold, where the Iranian-backed terrorist organization maintains significant “military” and political infrastructure.
“There will not be a situation in which Hezbollah attacks our cities and our citizens while its terror headquarters in Beirut, in Dahiyeh, remain off-limits,” Netanyahu said in a statement shared by the Prime Minister’s Office. (Read more)
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3. Houthis threaten: We will not allow Hezbollah to be isolated - Israel Hayom
Sources close to the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen told the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar that coordination was continuing with Hezbollah in Lebanon and all organizations belonging to the Iranian axis.
The sources threatened that "any Israeli escalation will be met with a unified response by the Axis of Resistance, and Sanaa will not allow Hezbollah to be isolated."
They claimed there was "broad popular willingness to fight alongside the heroes of the Lebanese resistance on the battlefield." (Read more)
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4. New maps target Israel’s military supply chain - World Israel News
A new anti-Israel campaign is publishing maps and location details of factories, ports, vessels, and supply routes it claims are connected to Israel’s military infrastructure while encouraging activists to disrupt those sites.
The project, launched by Global Intifada under the name “Genocide Supply Chain,” claims to identify companies and transport routes involved in supplying military equipment to Israel.
Its stated goal is to help activists “disarm” Israel by targeting the supply chain behind the IDF.
But the campaign’s scope appears broader than Israel-linked companies alone. Some Western defense firms with no known direct Israeli contracts are also listed, based on claims that they contribute to a wider defense ecosystem or could transfer technology through allied governments. (Read more)
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5. French Far-Left Leader, Presidential Candidate Under Fire for Antisemitism Threatens Israel With Military Force - Algemeiner
The leader of France’s largest leftist coalition in parliament and a 2027 presidential candidate appeared to threaten Israel with international military action, marking the latest controversy surrounding the longtime anti-Israel lawmaker, who critics have accused of helping fuel the ongoing surge in antisemitism across France.
On Sunday, Jean-Luc Mélenchon claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to occupy southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces have been fighting the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, and called for an international military deployment against Israel.
“Israel is invading and annexing all of southern Lebanon. Netanyahu has raised his flag over Beaufort Castle. This French name should remind us of the thousand-year history that binds us to Lebanon. We owe the Lebanese people aid, solidarity, and support in the face of genocidal forces,” Mélenchon wrote in a post on X. (Read more)
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1. With tough midterm elections looming, Trump 2028 GOP revenge list grows - Washington Examiner
There’s a genre of late-20th-century rock and pop songs that shot up the charts by offering listeners stark musical and lyrical contrasts. The tunes are set to upbeat melodies but explore bleak lyrical subject matters.
A political version of this musical cognitive dissonance may be playing out across the 2026 electoral canvas. President Donald Trump can claim satisfaction and comeuppance over Republican lawmakers with whom he’s tangled ahead of their losses in GOP primaries, even as nationally, electorally dissonant chords ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections grow louder. Major polling groups show Trump’s approval rating hovering near 38%, meaning fewer than 4 in 10 people believe he is doing a good job, while nearly 6 in 10 do not.
The contrasting nature of popular songs and Trump’s political trajectory is likely familiar to even casual fans of music and followers of politics. Several of the inherently contradictory tunes topped the pop charts during Trump’s formative years as a celebrity developer and New York City man-about-town, in some cases, decades before winning the White House in 2016, in his first bid for political office. (Read more)
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Lord , we know the midterms are going to be tough, but we ask You for grace and mercy to be upon our nation. As we head into the elections, we pray Your will be done for the people that you want in these positions.
"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but from God; the powers that be are ordained by God." ( Romans 13:1)
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2. Poll: Most say cost of living has never been worse - The Hill
A majority of Americans say the war with Iran has made everyday costs more expensive for them, according to a new poll.
In the Politico poll released Friday morning, more than 60 percent of respondents overall believe President Trump has not done enough to shield Americans from the economic impacts of the war — including majorities of both Trump voters and people who backed former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.
Affordability remains a leading concern for Americans heading into this year’s midterm elections and has become a growing challenge for Republicans.
According to the survey, 53 percent of respondents said the cost of living is the worst that they can remember, and a plurality of respondents say their financial situation has deteriorated since Trump returned to office.
The economic stressors for Americans have been linked to global supply chain disruptions resulting from Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28.
Tensions in the Persian Gulf have led to oil shortages across the globe, causing the national average gas price in the U.S. to skyrocket to as high as $4.55 per gallon last week, up more than $1 from a year ago.
A tentative deal that would extend the ceasefire by 60 days in the three-month conflict and reopen the strait could soon be agreed upon, U.S. officials said Thursday. The agreement would also establish a framework to be used in broader talks about Iran’s nuclear program. (Read more)
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Lord, we do pray that You provide relief from the rising cost of living in America. We pray an end to the Iran war and that our economy would improve quickly.
"Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:31-32)
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3. Chinese military technology allowed Iran to shoot down US fighter jet during war - Jerusalem Post
China’s military technology may have played a role in supporting Iran during its recent conflict with the US, according to an NBC News report citing US officials and sources familiar with intelligence assessments.
According to NBC News, US investigators believe an American F-15E Strike Eagle jet that was shot down over southwestern Iran in April was likely hit by a Chinese-made shoulder-fired missile.
Although US officials were still investigating the incident, sources familiar with the probe told NBC that a Chinese-made man-portable air defense system was the most likely weapon used in the incident.
Both of the aircraft’s crew members had ejected safely. The pilot was rescued within hours, while the weapons-systems officer evaded capture in Iran’s Zagros Mountains before being recovered two days later, according to Pentagon accounts cited by NBC. (Read more)
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Lord, we just pray over this report as President Trump was just in China, with many of our CEO's of top companies from the United States. We pray wisdom on our communication with China and that you give the United States strategy and discernment going forward with China.
"Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?" (1 Kings 3:9)
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4. Putin adviser warns EU after drone hits Romania: ‘The peaceful sleep is over’ - The Hill
Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chair of the Security Council of Russia and the country’s former president, cautioned the European Union on Friday to be “vigilant” amid the “war with Russia” that Europe has entered, after an errant Russian drone crashed in Romania.
“Citizens of EU countries, You should realize your authorities have unilaterally entered into a war with Russia,” the senior Russian official wrote in a post on social platform X. “So be vigilant and don’t be surprised by anything. The peaceful sleep is over. But you know who to ask why.”
The warning from Medvedev, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, came after Romanian authorities said a Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people.
NATO condemned the incident in its member country as reckless and reaffirmed its commitment to defend its alliance territory.
“We will continue to enhance our readiness to deter and defend against any threat, including from drones,” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte wrote on X after speaking with Romanian President Nicușor Dan. “Russia’s reckless behaviour is a danger to us all. They continue to target civilians and civilian infrastructure across Ukraine. And last night showed yet again that the implications of their illegal war of aggression don’t stop at the border.” (Read more)
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Lord, we pray Russia's reckless behavior will be stopped. We continue to pray for an end to the war between Ukraine and Russia. And now we pray peace and safety on the neighboring countries such as Romania.
"When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet." (Proverbs 3:24)
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5. Iran’s next war could hit Israel faster than ever - Israel Hayom
The IDF Home Front Command is preparing for the possibility of a third war against Iran. The assessment is that the next war will begin as a surprise, with no advance warning to the public, local authorities or hospitals, in order to surprise the Iranians for a third time.
During Operation Rising Lion, it took the Iranians 18 hours to respond from the opening strike until the first missile. In Operation Lion's Roar, it took two hours and 50 minutes from the opening strike and the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei until the first missile. This time, the Home Front Command assesses that the Iranians will try to launch missiles at the Israeli home front in a shorter time than before. As a result, this time too the entire home front will become "red" in the initial stages of the campaign, meaning a complete shutdown of the civilian sphere, including Ben-Gurion Airport and the education system.
2-3 hits a day
An analysis of data from the second Iran war, Operation Roaring Lion, shows that most of those killed by Iranian missiles, 21 in total, were members of the elderly population, including older adults who did not speak Hebrew at all. The Home Front Command does not have data on even a single person killed by Iranian cluster missiles while inside a protected space.
According to Home Front Command data, only 28% of the Iranian missiles were "regular" missiles, with warheads containing hundreds of kilograms of explosives. The rest, 72%, carried dispersing munitions, meaning cluster missiles. (Read more)
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Lord, we pray protection over Israel and that no weapon formed against them shall prosper. May they be alert, active, and prepared for any attack that comes against them.
"No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD. (Isaiah 54:17)
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6. Construction of New Homes in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, Community Ravaged on Oct. 7, Will Be Completed This Summer - The Algemeiner
The construction of new homes in Kibbutz Nahal Oz will be completed this summer for families who want to join the community after nearly a quarter of its residents were killed or taken hostage during the Hamas-led terrorist attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, the head of the kibbutz, Ilan Morag, told Israeli news outlet Walla on Wednesday.
“We are moving forward, Hamas will not defeat us – the renewal of the kibbutz is part of the process of reconstruction and victory,” Morag said. He added that 80 families who left Kibbutz Nahal Oz after the Oct. 7 massacre have already moved back, while sources told Walla many more families have asked to move into the Gaza border community. Residents began moving back to the kibbutz in 2024.
Nahal Oz was among the Gaza border communities hit the hardest in the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Fifteen of its members were murdered and eight others were taken captive, including a community member killed in captivity in Gaza. (Read more)
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Lord, thank You for the construction of these new homes and the willingness of the people to move back without any fear. May they prosper and live in peace.
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." (John 14:27)
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Naso and the Priestly Blessing
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, June 1, 2026
In Naso (“Take”), found in Numbers 4:21-7:89, the LORD commands Moses to take a census of the descendants of Gershon, Merari, and Kohath, those appointed to serve in the work of the Tabernacle. Yet the Hebrew phrase used here means far more than counting people. Naso et rosh literally means “lift up the head.” In God’s Kingdom, every individual is known, valued, and called for a purpose. The Levites were assigned sacred responsibilities, carrying the holy vessels of the Tabernacle through the wilderness. Later comes laws concerning purity, confession, restitution, vows of the Nazirites, and finally the Priestly Blessing, where the LORD instructs Aaron and his sons to place His Name upon the people of Israel..
The Hebrew root word of naso carries three connected meanings. The first means “to carry a burden.” Numbers 7:9 says the holy things were carried “upon their shoulders.” The Levites literally bore the weight of the Tabernacle through the wilderness. Yet their burden extended beyond physical labor. When Israel entered the Promised Land, the Levites became teachers of God’s law, traveling throughout the nation without land or inheritance of their own. The second meaning tied to the same Hebrew root is “to sing.” Later, the Levites became musicians in the Temple, singing praises, welcoming pilgrims, and lifting hearts in worship. Their lives reflected both carrying burdens while lifting spirits. The third meaning comes in the phrase naso et rosh, “lift up the head,” reminding us that God sees each person with dignity, compassion, and purpose. Read More
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Virginians File Lawsuit against Democrats’ Extreme Abortion Amendment Push
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Virginians File Lawsuit against Democrats’ Extreme Abortion Amendment Push
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Almost immediately upon taking power in the state legislature and governor’s mansion, Virginia Democrats set about advancing their radical agenda. While a controversial, hyper-partisan redistricting measure did not survive judicial review, the Democrats now face a new legal challenge against an equally extreme agenda item. The Founding Freedoms Law Center (FFLC), the legal arm of The Family Foundation of Virginia, filed a lawsuit late last month against a constitutional amendment proposed by Virginia Democrats to enshrine a “right” to abortion in Old Dominion’s constitution.
According to the lawsuit, the ballot language that will appear before voters relating to the proposed amendment is vague and even deceptive and “completely fails to inform the voters that the proposed amendment, due to its overwhelming breadth, would overturn many significant aspects of Virginia regulatory authority,” including terminating parental consent and notification requirements for minors to seek abortions or sterilization, facilitating the rape of minors, and potentially even allowing non-licensed, non-medical professionals to commit abortions.
“The approved ballot language … profoundly misleads by omission and misrepresentation. As such, it cannot suffice to satisfy the requirement that the proposed amendment be appropriately ‘submit[ted]’ to the people for a vote, as required by” Virginia’s constitution, the lawsuit charges. “Also, because of its misleading character, it violates the unenumerated right of the people to have their elections conducted in a nondeceptive manner…” (The Washington Stand) Read more here.
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Lord thank you for exposing this issue. Speak to Virginias leadership that they would have a change of heart to protect life. Give us courage to keep going until every life is valued. Teach us how to war in the spirit and act in the physical. Show us strategies as to how we can protect the unborn, and give us a heart of love as we inform those who have been misled. In Your Name, Holy One, we offer this prayer, amen and amen.
“Thus says the Lord: “Do justice and righteousness, and deliver from the hand of the oppressor him who has been robbed. And do no wrong or violence to the resident alien, the fatherless, and the widow, nor shed innocent blood in this place.” (Jeremiah 22:3)
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20% of UN Special Rapporteurs Are Ideologically or Financially Tied to Tyrannies, Report Claims
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The U.N. is ailing. It has been infected by the leftist virus. One of its necrotic organs is the system of Special Rapporteurs within the Human Rights Council — a system that tends not to defend those currently suffering under dictatorial regimes, but rather the thieves and tyrants currently in power.
The NGO U.N. Watch has just published an investigation titled “From Guardians to Ideologues,” reaching the following conclusion: “The United Nations' top human rights experts have abandoned their role as independent monitors and are promoting politicized agendas that erode the credibility of the international human rights system.”
Across its 104 pages, the report presents profiles of 13 Special Rapporteurs of the Human Rights Council — representing more than one-fifth of the 59 thematic or country-specific mandates tasked with reporting on human rights — and “reveals a pattern of ideological bias, financial conflicts of interest, and conduct that would end any professional career in any other institution,” a U.N. Watch source consulted for this article noted.
“The U.N. human rights system was founded to protect victims of abuse,” said Hillel Neuer, executive director of the Geneva-based NGO. “Instead, it is being manipulated to attack democracies and protect some of the world's worst human rights violators.”
(Washington Stand) Read more here.
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Lord God, the U.N states that it was founded to protect victims of abuse, but now it aligns itself with the world‘s worst human rights violators. We pray that this agenda would be exposed, and that the United Nations would return back to its professed founding document and protect the vulnerable. Touch them Lord and turn their hearts towards You and Your will, in Jesus' name, amen.
2 "How long will you judge unjustly,
And show partiality to the wicked? Selah
3 Defend the poor and fatherless;
Do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4 Deliver the poor and needy;
Free them from the hand of the wicked.
8 Arise, O God, judge the earth;
For You shall inherit all nations."
(Psalm 82:2-4;8)
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US Launches New Round of Strikes in Response to 'Aggressive Iranian Actions'
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Missiles and aircraft roared through Middle Eastern skies over the weekend as renewed combat flared between the United States and Iran.
In a post on X, U.S. Central Command said it “conducted self-defense strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Goruk, Iran and Qeshm Island this weekend.”
“The measured and deliberate strikes occurred on Saturday and Sunday in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters,” CENTCOM posted.
“U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian air defenses, a ground control station, and two one-way attack drones that posed clear threats to ships transiting regional waters.”
“No American service members were harmed. CENTCOM will continue to protect U.S. assets and interests in response to unwarranted Iranian aggression during the ongoing ceasefire,” the post continued.
On Monday, Kuwait noted on X that it was under attack.
“The Kuwaiti air defenses are currently confronting hostile missile and drone attacks. The General Staff of the Army notes that if explosion sounds are heard, they result from the air defense systems intercepting the hostile attacks,” its post said.
ran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Monday that it had targeted the source of a U.S. attack on a telecommunications facility, according to NBC News.
The IRGC said that if the U.S. continues to prick its defenses, the next response would be “completely different” and the U.S. would shoulder the blame. (The Western Journal) Read more here.
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Father God, we thank You that You have given us a President who is bold as a lion when the situation calls for it. We rest the remainder of today's events into Your loving and capable hands, trusting the You are indeed leading, guiding and directing our steps as we seek to tie the hands of this wicked regime in Iran.
We ask, too, for a miracle of divine grace, that You would send forth Your angels to protect the Christian church in Iran. In Your Name, we offer this prayer, amen and amen!
"There is a time for war . . ." (Ecclesiastes 3:8)
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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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Archaeologists uncover 'mysterious' ancient tunnel near biblical Kingdom of Judah site in Jerusalem
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Excavators recently uncovered a "mysterious and impressive" ancient tunnel in Jerusalem, not far from archaeological sites tied to the biblical Kingdom of Judah.
The discovery was announced by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) in a May 14 statement.
The tunnel was found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, an archaeological site tied to the biblical-era Kingdom of Judah, according to previous IAA excavations.
The rock-hewn tunnel is about 164 feet long and was found ahead of construction on a new residential neighborhood north of Ramat Rachel.
The tunnel is around 16 feet tall and roughly 10 feet wide — and officials note that the rock-cutting "was executed meticulously."
"The tunnel itself was discovered filled with layers of soil that had accumulated over hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of years," the IAA said.
"It is clear that whoever carved this tunnel invested tremendous effort [and] careful planning, and possessed the capabilities and resources necessary to achieve this goal." (Fox News) Read More
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"The voice of rejoicing and salvation
Is in the tents of the righteous;
The right hand of the Lord does valiantly."
(Psalm 118:15)
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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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