|
The Daily Brief:
An Online News Source for Intercessors
"Decreeing the Word of God Over the News of the Day"
|
|
|
|
United We Stand Friday, June 27, 2025
|
|
|
Join our Bible Readathon, every night except Sunday morning, from midnight to 6:00 a.m. Call 508-924-5411 (no access code). Our moderator will welcome you and invite you to share in our reading. Praise God! His Word does NOT return to us void!
"So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; it will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11)
|
|
|
>>> Be sure to read today's thoughts on repentance by Pastor Jeff Daly | National Day of Repentance. Go Here.
|
|
|
Spiritual Transformation Underway
at Univ. of Pittsburgh Athletics:
Baptisms, 'Signs, Wonders'
|
|
The Spirit of God has sparked a spiritual transformation throughout the University of Pittsburgh's football program. Organizers behind a budding campus movement say more than 30 players have given their lives to the Lord in just the last three months and have "witnessed signs, wonders, and miracles that can only be credited to Jesus." It's only been five months since Pittsburgh senior tight end Jake Overman felt God put the idea on his heart to reach his fellow student-athletes with the Gospel. "I really just heard God speak to me about four or five months ago that he wanted to bring revival to this campus," he told CBN News. "He spoke it very clearly and confirmed it actually in a few dreams."
Overman says that after talking it over with local pastors, he hit the "ground running," and Pitt Purpose was born. "We were seeing the move of God that was happening (on other campuses) and we really felt like God had a heart for the University of Pittsburgh and especially (the) athletics program," the Pitt Purpose founder explained. "We saw that God was moving in a powerful way so we wanted to start really like a movement." Overman says the student-led movement holds weekly Bible studies that average 20-25 players and they also host weekly prayer meetings. "We've seen healings. We've had guys on the team and other students received their prayer language," he recalled. "It's just been God and His breath has been on it." (CBN) Read More Here
- Abba Father, we thank You for touching the hearts of football players from the University of Pittsburgh, giving passion for evangelizing teammates for the Glory of God! Bless "Pit Purpose" as they reach out to student athletes though bible studies and weekly prayer meetings. We declare in Jesus Name, a movement of Holy Spirit across the college campus and a continual spreading of signs, wonders and miracles, bringing all praise and glory to Jesus Christ. May shared testimonies of spiritual transformation bring a harvest of college students into the Kingdom of God! In the Mighty Name of Yeshau-Amen.
- "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth," (Acts 1:8)
|
|
|
Gabbard Says "New Intelligence" Shows Iran Nuclear Facilities Destroyed
|
|
‘If the Iranians chose to rebuild, they would have to rebuild all three facilities,’ the director of national intelligence said.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Wednesday that new intelligence has shown that U.S. strikes on Iran set back the country’s capacity to produce nuclear weapons, disputing a report that it would only give the regime a few months’ delay.
“New intelligence confirms what @POTUS has stated numerous times: Iran’s nuclear facilities have been destroyed. If the Iranians chose to rebuild, they would have to rebuild all three facilities (Natanz, Fordow, Esfahan) entirely, which would likely take years to do,” Gabbard wrote in a post on X on Wednesday.
Multiple media outlets, citing anonymous sources, reported that the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) found that strikes on three Iranian facilities over the past weekend were not as significant as what has been publicly claimed. Those reports also claimed that Iran moved much of its uranium supply before the airstrikes.
Echoing Gabbard’s statement Wednesday, CIA Director John Ratlciffe wrote on X that “a body of credible evidence indicates” that the Iranian nuclear program was “severely damaged” by the U.S. strikes several days ago, also disputing the reporting Tuesday.
Gabbard, Ratcliffe, and President Donald Trump denied those media outlets’ claims, describing the DNI report as preliminary.
“The propaganda media has deployed their usual tactic: selectively release portions of illegally leaked classified intelligence assessments (intentionally leaving out the fact that the assessment was written with “low confidence”) to try to undermine President Trump’s decisive leadership and the brave servicemen and women who flawlessly executed a truly historic mission to keep the American people safe and secure,” Gabbard said in her statement on Wednesday.
|
|
- Abba, our mainline news media continues its choice of doing everything in its power to cast negative shadows over anything President Trump does no matter what it is. We ask You to bring Your truth, knowledge and understanding into the light, we ask that all statements made by the media that have no proof behind them be exposed for what they are. Father God, we ask You to restore truth and integrity to all sources of news media in our country. Silence the noise of the enemy spread through non-credible stories, continue unmasking those who speak lies yet declare they are truth, raise up reporters, journalists and editors who follow after You, bring them into the light that they can bring You honor and glory through what they write. We ask this in the name Jehovah Tsidkenu, The Lord Our Righteousness.
- "Righteousness guards the person of integrity,
but wickedness overthrows the sinner."
(Proverbs 13:6)
|
|
|
IAEA: Iran's Nuke Program 'Set Back Significantly', 'Night and Day' from 2 Weeks Ago
|
|
|
During an interview with the Fox News Channel aired on Tuesday’s broadcast of “The Story,” IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said that Iran’s “nuclear program has been set back significantly.” And there’s a “night and day” difference between Iran’s nuclear program two weeks ago and where it is now.
Host Martha MacCallum asked, [relevant exchange begins around 6:15] “Given what you have seen from the sky, and understanding that you haven’t been on the ground yet, how far back do you believe Iran’s nuclear weapons program has been set by these strikes. Is it months, is it years?”
Grossi answered, “I think the nuclear program, the Iranian nuclear program has been set back significantly. When you say years, I don’t know, what is the metric that you want to apply? Now, I don’t know. We have to see what they want to do, are they going to reconstruct what they had? And let’s not forget, there are so many interactions here, Martha. If, for example, there is a resumption, as I hope, personally, of the negotiation with Ambassador Witkoff, where there was an idea that Iran would not be enriching and would perhaps be part of an international consortium. There were very interesting ideas that were being floated. This is not my thing. This is for the negotiation that is going to take place, I hope, again, as it was. And we would only need to verify it, but it is clear that there is one Iran before June 13 — nuclear Iran, and one now, and it’s night and day.”
Earlier, Grossi said that the IAEA doesn’t know where all of Iran’s uranium is. (Breitbart) Read more here.
|
|
|
- Abba, thank You that General Grossi believes that Iran's nuclear program has been significantly impacted since the US bombed their facilities. We ask You to intervene in any intentions or actions that Iran takes in trying to enrich uranium hidden from the IAEA and the world. We ask You to shine light into that darkness, that the enemy cannot use Iran to destroy Your people. Father God, continue to bless Israel with the ability to know actions that are not seen and those responsible for them. We thank You for the technology You have given them, and those who are skilled to use it. We ask that You continue to speak Your heart to President Trump and PM Netanyahu, give them the wisdom, knowledge and hearts they need to do Your will. We ask this in the name Jehovah Jireh, The Lord Will Provide.
- "Teach us to number our days, that
we may gain a heart of wisdom."
(Psalm 90:12)
|
|
|
After the Lion Roared, It's Time to Finish the Fight
|
|
|
I live with my wife and children in Efrat, a Jewish town in the hills of Judea. We see firsthand the reality that many in the West only read about. And I can tell you plainly: if Israel does not act decisively now to reassert control over our heartland, we will be right back where we started.
Last month, a young mother named Tzeela Gez was on her way to give birth when a Palestinian terrorist opened fire on her car near the town of Bruchin. Her husband, Hananel, was lightly wounded. Tzeela, mortally injured, was rushed to the hospital. Doctors managed to deliver her baby by emergency C-section. He was named Ravid Haim, in accordance with his mother’s wishes. After fighting for his life for fifteen days, he too died.
Israel has long operated under the illusion that terror can be “managed.” That we can absorb low-level violence—occasional shootings, rock-throwing, stabbing attacks—without altering the larger status quo. But this strategy, which shaped Israeli policy for over a generation, is what led to the horrors of October 7, when Hamas terrorists infiltrated from Gaza and murdered 1,200 Israelis in their homes and at a music festival.
Israel’s enemies took our complacency as weakness. They mistook our restraint for defeat. And they were emboldened. The blood of October 7 was the direct consequence of a strategy built on delay and de-escalation.
But now—after Israel has struck Iran with breathtaking force and moral clarity—the dynamic must change. This is the moment to shift from containment to control, from defense to offense, from passivity to sovereignty. It’s time to proactively rid the land of Israel—God’s land—of those who murder Jews, and those who support their murderers. (Israel365News) Read more here. |
|
- Abba, we thank You for this family living in Efrat, and we understand the perspective written in this article, but Abba, Your perspective needs to be added. Father God, we ask You to raise up believers in Your land, give them hearts to love You, hearts that know they have met their Messiah, that they are finally at peace. We ask for prayer warriors to stand with them, to pray Your intentions and purposes into being across not only Israel but the world. We ask Holy Spirit to speak to hearts within the Israeli government, give them eyes to see Your plan and hearts to carry them out. We ask You to do what only You can do, bring peace to Your people and Your land, heal hearts, renew hope, bring Your rest. We ask this in the name Jehovah Shalom, The Lord Our Peace.
- "Restore to me the joy of your salvation and
grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me."
(Psalm 51:12)
|
|
|
How the US bomber pilots reacted to historic strike on Iran nuclear sites
|
|
|
The heroic pilots who helped drop the 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities in a super-secret mission over the weekend were awed by the explosive power of the devices, according to the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff.
“We know that the trailing jets saw the first weapons function and the pilots stated, ‘This was the brightest explosion that I’ve ever seen. It literally looked like daylight,’” Lt. Gen. Dan Caine explained during a press briefing Thursday.
Caine also emphasized that the GBU-57 series MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator) heavy-duty bunker-busters don’t leave “impact” craters — shooting down skepticism that the mission wasn’t successful.
Satellite images released after the mission show six holes where the deep-diving bombs appeared to have penetrated the mountain above Iran’s Fordow nuclear plant.
During the press conference, which was seemingly intended to disabuse reporting on a leaked “low confidence” Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) assessment that Iran’s nuclear program may have only been set back months, Caine played jaw-dropping footage of a MOP attack.
“Unlike a normal surface bomb, you won’t see an impact crater, because they’re designed to deeply bury and then function,” Caine said.
“Five [weapons] were tasked to enter the main shaft moved down into the complex at greater than a thousand feet per second, and explode in the mission space,” he explained about the attack on Fordow.
The US military had specially developed the MOP to deal with the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant after learning about its construction nearly 15 years ago, Caine said. Prior to developing the 30,000-pound, heavy-duty bunker buster bombs, the military had assessed that it didn’t have a “weapon that could adequately strike and kill this target.”
This felt like the Super Bowl, the thousands of scientists, airmen and maintainers all coming together,” he remarked. “One last story about people. When the crews went to work on Friday, they kissed their loved ones goodbye, not knowing when or if they’d be home.”
“Late on Saturday night, their families became aware of what was happening, and on Sunday, when those jets returned … their families were there, flags flying and tears flowing. I have chills, literally talking about this.”
The country’s highest-ranking military officer underscored that “our forces remain on a high state of readiness in the region, prepared to defend themselves.” (New York Post) Read more here.
|
|
- Abba, we give You thanks and praise for each pilot used to drop the bombs on Iran's nuclear facilities. We thank You for their skills in putting those bombs exactly where they were meant to enter those bunkers, and for their safety getting back to the US. Father God, we thank You that each of those bombs accomplished exactly what You intended them to do, and that the enemy has been pushed back from trying to bring nuclear war to our world. Lord Jesus, we ask You to maintain and protect the peace that is now holding between Israel, Iran and the US. We ask Holy Spirit to speak Your truth to all those in Iran's government, give them eyes to see how You saw their plans to dominate the world, give them understanding that You are God, the ONLY God. We ask this in the name El Gibhor, Mighty God, the Mighty God who will accomplish the destruction of His enemies.
- Jesus said to him, "Away from me, Satan! For it is
written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.' " (Matthew 4:10)
|
|
|
1. DM Katz: Iran's nuclear ambitions 'unequivocally' eliminated - Israel National News
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed in an interview with i24NEWS on Thursday evening that the nuclear threat from Iran has been eliminated.
"Unequivocally, yes. I say this in the clearest possible terms—Iran will not obtain nuclear capability," Katz declared. When asked whether this represented a delay or a complete removal of the threat, he insisted it had been entirely neutralized.
"We thwarted over 50% of their launchers," he noted, adding that if Iran attempts to revive its nuclear weapons program, it will be met with force.
"In my assessment, the Iranians won’t dare try again—they have no foundation left. We destroyed decades of capabilities. And the United States is involved as well. We, as the State of Israel, will enforce that," he said. (Read more)
|
|
|
2. 'Every blow to Iran is a benefit': Why Syria allowed Israel bypass its airspace to strike Iran - Jerusalem Post
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa did not interfere in the Israeli operation in Iran for several reasons, most prominent of them is that the strikes benefited his newly formed regime, University of Haifa Professor Amatzia Baram argued in an interview with Maariv, published Thursday.
When Israeli planes crossed Iranian skies for 12 days through Syria, Tehran closely monitored the operation, as did the office of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Syrian leader, in Damascus. According to Baram, the conclusions drawn by the Syrian leader could help stabilize our northern border for the years to come.
"If I were in al-Sharaa's place, I would tell my people that even if I could make it difficult for the Israel Air Force, I have no interest in doing so," Baram said, explaining the new Syrian thinking. "I have an interest in the Israelis attacking Iran as much as possible."
The Syrian interest is clear: Any blow to Iran weakens the largest strategic rival of the new regime in Damascus. "Every blow to Iran is pure benefit to al-Sharaa's regime," Baram asserted, explaining why the Syrians would not interfere with the Israeli operation, even if they had the capability to do so. (Read more)
|
|
|
3. PM: Win over Iran created opportunity to expand peace deals that must be seized - Times of Israel
Hours after a report emerged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump agreed on a vision that would see the war in Gaza end within two weeks and Arab states sign peace deals with Israel, the premier releases a video stressing that Israel has the chance to attain the “dramatic expansion” of its normalization accords.
“We fought valiantly against Iran – and achieved a great victory,” says Netanyahu. “This victory opens up an opportunity for a dramatic expansion of the peace agreements. We are working hard on this.”
“Along with the release of our hostages and the defeat of Hamas,” he continues, “there is a window of opportunity here that must not be missed. Not even a single day can be wasted.” (Read more)
|
|
|
4. Abbas calls on Trump to revive Israeli-Palestinian ‘peace process’ - JNS
Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday expressed appreciation for the successful efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, calling it a crucial step in defusing global crises that would positively impact the region’s security and stability.
In a letter, Abbas also praised Trump’s stance in calling for an immediate end to the Israel-Hamas war, describing it as another significant step in the U.S. president’s efforts to achieve world peace. He added that such a position “gives hope to the peoples of the region that peace can be achieved and that justice can prevail, if the will and leadership you represent are present.”
Abbas claimed a readiness to work closely with Trump and relevant Arab and international parties to negotiate a comprehensive Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement within a clear and binding timeframe that achieves security and stability for all.
“With you, we can achieve what seemed impossible: a recognized, free, sovereign, and secure Palestine; a recognized and secure Israel; and a region that enjoys peace, prosperity, and integration,” wrote Abbas. (Read more)
|
|
|
5. Ireland Becomes First European Nation to Advance Ban on Trade With Israeli Settlements - Algemeiner
Ireland has become the first European nation to push forward legislation banning trade with Israeli communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem — an effort officials say is meant “to address the horrifying situation” in the Gaza Strip.
On Wednesday, Irish Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Simon Harris announced that the legislation has already been approved by the government and will now move to the parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade for pre-legislative scrutiny.
“Ireland is speaking up and speaking out against the genocidal activity in Gaza,” Harris said during a press conference.
The Irish diplomat also told reporters he hopes the “real benefit” of the legislation will be to encourage other countries to follow suit, “because it is important that every country uses every lever at its disposal.” (Read more)
|
|
1. Israel will be in Iran for years to come, Mossad head David Barnea says – JPost
Mossad Chief David Barnea on Wednesday issued a rare video excerpt to the public of an address to his Mossad agents involved in the sensational operations against Iran on June 13 and afterward, which brought the Islamic Republic to its knees.
Almost tauntingly to Tehran, he told his Mossad agents, “We will [continue to] be there, like we have been there.”
Barnea said that the spy agencies’ achievements against Iran were “unimaginable,” with public details indicating they were involved in assassinating top Iranian military chiefs and nuclear scientists and blowing up nuclear facilities, drone facilities, and ballistic missile facilities.
In a stunning disclosure, the Mossad has acknowledged that it had hundreds of agents inside Iran at the height of its operations, which threw the regime on its back heels from the start of the war. He said that the Mossad had worked for months and years “to do all of the right actions to get to the right moment...We understood the fatefulness of the hour.”
(Read more)
|
|
- Father, we thank You for the skill, determination, and courage of the Israeli forces in this latest conflict and pray that they will continue in all these things in regard to keeping such totally destructive weapons away from Iran as long as they are hostile to Israel and America. We thank You for the surprising strategies You have given them and we bless them to use them wisely and judicially. We ask You to show them how long to keep the various levels of control in place as we all pray for the Iranian people to rise up and throw off the yokes of oppression but still be good neighbors in the Middle East. We pray for the underground church in Iran to be able to rise up, have a voice, and bring the wisdom of the Lord to their government. Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer.
- "the righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and deliverest them out of all their troubles." (Psalms 34:17)
|
|
|
2. Trump Says Zelensky Wants War With Russia to End After NATO Summit Meeting – Discern Report
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to see the war between Ukraine and Russia come to a close following their meeting at the NATO Summit.
Trump was asked about the meeting during his press conference at the summit in the Hague, Netherlands.
“He couldn’t have been nicer. I think he’d like to see an end to this, I do. What I took from the meeting — couldn’t have been nicer, actually — but I took from the meeting he’d like to see it end,” Trump said.
“I think it’s a great time to end it. I’m going to speak to Vladimir Putin to see if we can get it ended,” he added.
Trump noted that nearly 7,000 Russian and Ukrainian soldiers were killed last week alone. (Read more) |
|
|
- Precious Lord, You said "Blessed are the peacemakers." We call this into being for President Trump as he attempts to negotiate the conflict between the Ukraine and Russia. We ask that You give him unusual strategies to resolve this situation so that no more innocent lives will be lost. We know each life is precious to You and Your will is for nations to dwell in Your peace. We pray for You to move on the hearts of all leaders involved so that all can be done to resolve their differences. We pray for restoration of the land and the people who have experienced such devastation and heartache. We pray that You will send missionaries to spread the Gospel of hope to them.
- "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." (Matthew 5:9)
|
|
|
3. Trump reacts to socialist winning NYC Dem primary for mayor - DML News
In a pair of Truth Social posts Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump reacted to the news that a Muslim socialist has won the Democrat primary in the New York City mayor’s race. He also suggested who Democrats should run as their nominee for president in 2028.
First, Trump wrote:
It’s finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line. Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor.
We’ve had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart, he’s got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him. Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country! (Read more)
|
|
|
- Lord God, we cover New York in the precious blood of Jesus. We lift up all of the citizens in New York suffering due to the irresponsibility of their local government that you would bring them comfort and supernatural answers to their growing issues. We pray in new leadership that the state would be a turned around for your glory in Jesus name amen.
- “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” (Genesis 50:20)
|
|
|
4. Why US Strikes on Iran Sent a Strong Message to Beijing - The Epoch Times
The short-lived war between Israel and Iran has highlighted Iran’s partnerships with other U.S. adversaries, mainly Russia and communist China. Though no formal alliance exists between Iran, China, Russia, and other aligned states, their political and economic relationships are often seen as a de facto coalition opposed to the U.S.-led West.
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) publicly condemned the Israeli and American attacks on Iran’s nuclear and military installations as a violation of Iranian sovereignty. Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Stu Cvrk, in an op-ed for The Epoch Times, said the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s “long-term interests” were damaged by the conflict. He noted the Chinese regime’s extensive investments in Iran, including its early aid to Tehran’s nuclear program and its massive consumption of Iranian crude oil.
Cai Shenkun, an overseas Chinese independent commentator, told The Epoch Times that the decision by President Donald Trump to launch a surgical strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities was not just to set back its nuclear program, but also to send a message to other governments with anti-U.S. leanings.
In previous months, Trump had earned a reputation as a businessman unwilling to involve the United States in military conflict, Cai said. “But now it’s clear that these dictators can’t predict his moves, so they’re genuinely afraid of him,” he said. “Trump acts decisively—if he says he’ll strike, he won’t hesitate.” (Read more)
|
|
|
- Father God, thank you that the USA is a forced to be reckoned with. America is strong once again because we have a strong leader in President Donald J Trump. It is refreshing to have a strong, powerful leader in charge of our nation. The USA’s strike on Iran nuclear plants proved our strength to defend the world against those evil forces that would like to destroy us. For decades, the Iranians have said death to America and death to Israel. Also, the strike sent a message to our enemied all over the world, Iran, Russia, and communist China. The enemies of America are afraid of President Trump. He keeps his word and does what he says -- a man of God and full of integrity. This strike on Iran will affect the CCP‘s economy. Thank you, God that our enemies have become weaker and scared. Thank you for your blessing and our victory over the evil nations. Continue to lead and guide us every day and send your angels to protect and defend our mighty nation and our beloved people of America. We love you, we praise you. You are worthy of all our praises. In Jesus mighty name we pray amen and amen. Hallelujah.
- Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Behold, all who are incensed against you shall be put to shame and confounded; those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish. You shall seek those who contend with you, but you shall not find them; those who war against you shall be as nothing at all. For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” (Isaiah 41:10-1:3)
|
|
5. Google Searches For "Communist Control Act 1954" Soar After Zohran Mamdani's NYC Primary Victory - ZeroHedge
Zohran Mamdani, a self-identified far-left democratic socialist, has secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor after defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo. His sweeping far-left progressive platform—centered on government-run grocery stores, free public buses, universal childcare, defunding the police, protecting criminal illegal aliens, and rejecting President Trump's 'America First' agenda—has triggered renewed concerns over ideological extremism in the dangerous sanctuary city. More broadly, it has reignited fears of communism spreading across the nation.
The current mayor, Democrat Eric Adams, is expected to appear on the November ballot as an independent candidate. His challenger on the Republican ticket is Curtis Sliwa—a radio personality and founder of the Guardian Angels anti-crime patrol—who previously lost to Adams in the 2021 mayoral race.
Tuesday's news of foreign-born Zohran Mamdani defeating Cuomo in the Democratic primary sent shockwaves through political circles on X, sparking widespread concern over the rise of anti-American far-left extremism.
Unsurprisingly, New Yorkers are not impressed with foreign-born Mamdani's endorsement of a communist leader. (Read more) |
|
- ABBA father, we cry to you for help. We ask you to intervene and put a stop to this communist politician Zohran Mamdani, who wants to control New York City. America does not want or need this leftist running our New York City government. It appears to be a dumping ground of people who don’t care about the United States and just want a free ride no with culpability. America last --everyone else first. The policies that this leftist endorses will have to be paid for off the backs of American taxpayers in New York City. Lord, you are our only hope to correct this insanity. Please bring back common sense governing in New York City. Thank you for hearing our cries of despair and America’s outrage with this new regime trying to turn New York City into a communistic city. We praise you that you see all this chaos going down in New York City and across our country and you are still on the throne and you reign forever, Thank you for restoring law and order and common sense governing in New York City and America. In Jesus name amen and amen.
- "They pour out their arrogant words, all the evil doers boast." (Psalm 94:4)
|
|
6. More Voters Deciding They’d Rather Be Called Anything but a Democrat -Discern Report
A growing share of Americans are ditching the Democratic Party as it suffers one of its sharpest decline in voter affiliation in decades, a new NBC News analysis shows.
Between 2024 and 2025 alone, Democrats experienced one of their most severe year-over-year losses, dropping 1.3 percentage points in registered voter share, according to a recent NBC News analysis of data compiled by Ballotpedia across 33 states and Washington, D.C. The trend reflects mounting disillusionment among Democrats and the turmoil within the Democratic National Committee (DNC) following the party’s devastating loss to President Donald Trump in 2024.
Democrats’ registration numbers have dropped nearly every year since 2000, except during former President Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, the analysis found. In 2000, Democrats represented 43.8% of registered voters, but today, that number has fallen to 37%. (Read more) |
|
|
- Holy and righteous one, the Democratic Party is falling apart. They are against everything the American people stand for. Democrats are for abortion, killing of our precious babies. Receiving foreigners who hate us and want a free ride. Who sneak into our country and steal, kill and destroy our lives and our livelihood. Most of them have TDS (Trump derangement syndrome) and according to them and the leftist-controlled media, Donald Trump is a dictator. Nothing he does is right. The majority of Americans love President Trump and his cabinet and we are proud to call him President of the United States. We thank you for hearing our cries and installing Donald J Trump as our new president to save us. Lord continue blessing us and send a revival in America and change the hearts and the minds of the Democrats who want to destroy our great nation. Let us be what you desire the USA to be to the nations of the world. Strength through peace. America cannot thank you enough for turning our country around and making us proud to be Americans. We give you praise. Praise King Jesus, the creator of heaven and earth. All hail king Jesus. Amen and amen.
- "For I know how many are your transgressions and how great are your sins- you who afflict the righteous, who take a bribe, and turn aside the needy in the gate." (Amos 5:12)
|
|
|
President Trump at the NATO Summit
|
|
|
|
President Trump at the NATO Summit: Did Not Merely Attend the NATO Summit — He Reshaped its Trajectory
|
|
|
To read this article in its entirety, please go here.
In the meantime, here are its key points:
|
|
|
1. A Historic Defense Spending Agreement
2. A Royal Welcome and Praise for the Netherlands
3. Strategic Meeting with President Zelensky
4. Shift in Tone Toward Russia
Source: Bill Koenig; www.watch.org
Read more here.
|
|
|
- Father God, how we praise You for the powerful stance President Trump took at this NATO summit. We thank You that his influence has been well received and has had a positive direction and result. We pray for this influence to linger and guide this group into a stance of peace in their area of the globe. We speak a spirit of peace and cooperation among this group and declare that the deliberations completed here will result in conflict resolution in the troubled areas of the Ukraine and Russia. May Your powerful presence be felt as Your perfect plan is implemented for the destiny of these nations so the Gospel may prosper there.
- "He will guard the feet of his faithful servants, but the wicked will be silenced in the place of darkness. 'it is not by strength that one prevails.'" (1 Samuel 2:9)
|
|
|
Supreme Court Rules Whether States Can Block Planned Parenthood From Receiving Medicaid Funding
|
|
|
|
Supreme Court Rules Whether States Can Block Planned Parenthood From Receiving Medicaid Funding
|
|
|
The Supreme Court ruled against Planned Parenthood Thursday, handing a significant win to the pro-life movement.
In the case Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the justices ruled, 6-3, that South Carolina can legally block Planned Parenthood facilities from receiving Medicaid funding.
Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, in which Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett joined. Thomas also filed a concurring opinion. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote a dissenting opinion, and Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan joined her opinion.
Alliance Defending Freedom, a large Christian legal organization, represented South Carolina in the case and argued before the Supreme Court in April that states have a right to determine which entities in that state receive Medicaid funds.
The lawyer representing Planned Parenthood argued that patients should be allowed to sue when their chosen health care provider is denied to them.
Kelsey Reinhardt, president of CatholicVote, praised the Supreme Court’s ruling as a “a major pro-life victory.”
“For too long, taxpayer dollars—including those of pro-life Americans and faithful Catholics—have been used to fund an industry built on the destruction of innocent human life,” Reinhardt said. “No one should be forced to subsidize abortion.” (Daily Signal) Read more here.
|
|
- Father God, We rejoice with you tonight for the Supreme Court's decision in the ruling against Planned Parenthood about whether states can block them from receiving Medicaid funding. We praise God for the justices that ruled that South Carolina has the right to not allow Planned Parenthood to receive Medicaid money and we ask that you show the other justices the truth. What a wonderful victory for these unborn babies! Holy One, we ask that you make our nation a righteous nation and that you give women and men the wisdom to know that once a life is created, that that baby was created in your image and that you already have a plan for their lives. Forgive those who have fought to keep Planned Parenthood alive and take the lives of these precious ones through the murdering of the innocent. Open their eyes that they may see the truth. Thank you, Lord, for giving us the victory! Rejoice, rejoice and again we say, rejoice!!!!!!!!! In Jesus' name. Amen.
- " Walk by the Spirit and you will not satisfy the desires of the flesh." (Gal. 5:16 )
|
|
|
ICE arrests 100+ Iranian nationals across US amid sleeper cell concerns
|
|
|
|
ICE arrests 100+ Iranian nationals across US amid sleeper cell concerns
|
|
|
EXCLUSIVE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 130 Iranian nationals throughout the United States in the last week, and 670 Iranian nationals are in ICE detention, as the Trump administration continues to increase arrests of Iranian nationals in the country illegally amid security concerns.
Multiple federal sources confirmed the numbers, as administration officials and national security experts have warned about the possible risk of sleeper cells being activated, as well as those who may be inspired to retaliate domestically after the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear program sites.
"The presence in this country of undocumented migrants or Iranian nationals who have links to Hezbollah, IRGC, is, in my judgment, a domestic law enforcement concern of the highest magnitude," former Obama-era Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said on "Fox & Friends."
The border crisis under the Biden administration, which resulted in millions of people entering the country illegally, also underscored the concerns.
"We don't know who they are, where they came from, why they're here," border czar Tom Homan said last week. "This is the biggest national security vulnerability we’ve ever seen."
Meanwhile, former acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey said it "definitely" made things worse.
"I think one thing that's really concerning about that: One, they weren't doing any really meaningful vetting in the last administration," Fahey said.
"The second part of it is, you know, we have probably 2 million known gotaways come through the last administration, and the people that went through the non-ports of entry, we knew they went through but nobody caught them, so we have no idea who went through," he continued. (Fox News) Read more here.
|
|
|
- Abba Father, we of the United States of Christ come before Your throne, pleading for Your help and mercy to locate, deport or jail, all illegal Iranian aliens that You know have plans to bring harm to the U.S. and its citizens and infrastructure now or in the future. Please reveal any ‘sleeper cells’ before they can cause harm. May any weapons they possess be confiscated and rendered useless. May orders from Iranian leaders to the U.S. illegals be intercepted by our government and scrambled. We ask for great conflict within the
individual cells and between the cells.
We pray, Abba, that You also reveal and cause individual Iranians and any supporters with terroristic plots and plans to be stopped in their tracks. Lord, You know it ALL, and we ask that Your reveal to our agents all of the hidden danger in our land. Protect all of our security forces and police in the field from any harm; may they only be in the right place at Your perfect timing, loaded with Your wisdom and strategies, and surrounded by Your heavenly angels.
We especially ask for supernatural protection and help for our President, his family and administration, and government structures. May we also receive Your protection during the upcoming 4th of July celebrations. Cause us to be alert and aware and on our knees before Your Throne of Grace at these perilous times.
Glorify Your mighty name, O Lord! We give You all of the thanks and praise. In Yeshua’s mighty name we pray, AMEN!!!
- "And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for
not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen
you and protect you from the evil one." (Thessalonians 3:3)
|
|
|
Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says there’s ‘a lot of exaggeration’ over Mamdani fears
|
|
|
|
Former mayor claims Mamdani's proposals aren't staggering ideas; despite concerns from moderate Democrats
|
|
|
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio told ‘Fox News @ Night’ Wednesday he believes fears over Zohran Mamdani’s win in the Democratic primary are greatly exaggerated.
Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist endorsed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, claimed victory in New York City’s Democratic mayor primary Tuesday after former New York governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the race.
While the race’s outcome will still need to be decided by a ranked count on July 1, Mamdani’s far-left policy proposals have caused angst among more moderate Democrats.
De Blasio downplayed these fears, arguing that many of Mamdani’s proposals – such as creating free bus networks, expanding grocery stores and implementing rent control – have been tried in other cities.
"These are not staggering ideas. If he wants to tax the wealthy, he has to get the approval of the legislature. They may or may not give it," de Blasio said, arguing that the "wealthy" are poised to get generous tax cuts from President Donald Trump’s "Big, Beautiful Bill," which passed in the House last month.
"I just think there’s a lot of exaggeration here. And we’re not going to see people leaving in droves," de Blasio said. "They said it would happen when I became mayor. It didn’t happen. I just don’t buy it."
De Blasio, who served as New York City Mayor between 2014 and 2022, argued that Mamdani’s success was due to his focus on "kitchen table issues" – something Democrats paid the price for forgetting in the 2024 election cycle. (Fox News) Read more here.
|
|
- Lord of All, we decree a resounding: ‘Not on our watch!’ On the surface, Mamdani’s platform might have considerable appeal to New Yorkers struggling with finances—his freebies are the bait—and underneath lies socialism and, worst of all, anti-Semitism. It is beyond belief that NYC Democrats would choose someone with such evil ideology to run as the Democratic candidate for Mayor! We pray that prior to the November election, You would raise up a candidate with Your stamp of approval, able to: understand and implement what NYC needs economically and socially; be full of godly wisdom and full of love for the Jewish community here and abroad; may he or she have a heart to see the nation of Israel prosper and fulfill its God-given destiny in the world.
Lord, please wake up New Yorkers to both the folly and tragedy to NYC, and the nation, if Mamdani should become the next mayor. We thank You ahead of time for hearing the prayers of millions for the NYC Mayor of Your choice!
GOD HAVE MERCY!!! IN YESHUA’S MIGHTY NAME, AMEN!!!
- "The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him, The spirit of wisdom and
understanding, The spirit of counsel and strength, The spirit of
knowledge and the fear of the LORD. (Isaiah 11:2)
Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the LORD for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” (Jer. 29:7)
|
|
1. DM Katz: Iran's nuclear ambitions 'unequivocally' eliminated - Israel National News
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed in an interview with i24NEWS on Thursday evening that the nuclear threat from Iran has been eliminated.
"Unequivocally, yes. I say this in the clearest possible terms—Iran will not obtain nuclear capability," Katz declared. When asked whether this represented a delay or a complete removal of the threat, he insisted it had been entirely neutralized.
"We thwarted over 50% of their launchers," he noted, adding that if Iran attempts to revive its nuclear weapons program, it will be met with force.
"In my assessment, the Iranians won’t dare try again—they have no foundation left. We destroyed decades of capabilities. And the United States is involved as well. We, as the State of Israel, will enforce that," he said. (Read more)
|
|
|
2. 'Every blow to Iran is a benefit': Why Syria allowed Israel to bypass its airspace to strike Iran - Jerusalem Post
Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa did not interfere in the Israeli operation in Iran for several reasons, most prominent of them is that the strikes benefited his newly formed regime, University of Haifa Professor Amatzia Baram argued in an interview with Maariv, published Thursday.
When Israeli planes crossed Iranian skies for 12 days through Syria, Tehran closely monitored the operation, as did the office of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Syrian leader, in Damascus. According to Baram, the conclusions drawn by the Syrian leader could help stabilize our northern border for the years to come.
"If I were in al-Sharaa's place, I would tell my people that even if I could make it difficult for the Israel Air Force, I have no interest in doing so," Baram said, explaining the new Syrian thinking. "I have an interest in the Israelis attacking Iran as much as possible."
The Syrian interest is clear: Any blow to Iran weakens the largest strategic rival of the new regime in Damascus. "Every blow to Iran is pure benefit to al-Sharaa's regime," Baram asserted, explaining why the Syrians would not interfere with the Israeli operation, even if they had the capability to do so. (Read more)
|
|
3. PM: Win over Iran created opportunity to expand peace deals that must be seized - Times of Israel
Hours after a report emerged that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump agreed on a vision that would see the war in Gaza end within two weeks and Arab states sign peace deals with Israel, the premier releases a video stressing that Israel has the chance to attain the “dramatic expansion” of its normalization accords.
“We fought valiantly against Iran – and achieved a great victory,” says Netanyahu. “This victory opens up an opportunity for a dramatic expansion of the peace agreements. We are working hard on this.”
“Along with the release of our hostages and the defeat of Hamas,” he continues, “there is a window of opportunity here that must not be missed. Not even a single day can be wasted.” (Read more)
|
|
4. Abbas calls on Trump to revive Israeli-Palestinian ‘peace process’ - JNS
Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday expressed appreciation for the successful efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, calling it a crucial step in defusing global crises that would positively impact the region’s security and stability.
In a letter, Abbas also praised Trump’s stance in calling for an immediate end to the Israel-Hamas war, describing it as another significant step in the U.S. president’s efforts to achieve world peace. He added that such a position “gives hope to the peoples of the region that peace can be achieved and that justice can prevail, if the will and leadership you represent are present.”
Abbas claimed a readiness to work closely with Trump and relevant Arab and international parties to negotiate a comprehensive Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement within a clear and binding timeframe that achieves security and stability for all. “With you, we can achieve what seemed impossible: a recognized, free, sovereign, and secure Palestine; a recognized and secure Israel; and a region that enjoys peace, prosperity, and integration,” wrote Abbas. (Read more)
|
|
5. Ireland Becomes First European Nation to Advance Ban on Trade With Israeli Settlements - Algemeiner
Ireland has become the first European nation to push forward legislation banning trade with Israeli communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem — an effort officials say is meant “to address the horrifying situation” in the Gaza Strip.
On Wednesday, Irish Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Simon Harris announced that the legislation has already been approved by the government and will now move to the parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade for pre-legislative scrutiny.
“Ireland is speaking up and speaking out against the genocidal activity in Gaza,” Harris said during a press conference.
The Irish diplomat also told reporters he hopes the “real benefit” of the legislation will be to encourage other countries to follow suit, “because it is important that every country uses every lever at its disposal.” (Read more)
|
|
|
Astronomers make groundbreaking discovery about largest comet ever observed flying
through deep space
|
|
|
A groundbreaking discovery was recently made about the largest comet ever observed hurtling toward the sun from the Oort Cloud in the outer reaches of our solar system.
Astronomers recently got a close-up look at the comet, known as C/2014 UN271, flying through deep space with the powerful Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) radio telescope in Chile.
The icy giant is 85 miles across and is more than 10 times the size of any known comet, according to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO).
The NRAO reported that astronomers found that new observations from the comet showed jets of carbon monoxide gas erupting out from the comet’s solid icy core.
Using the ALMA, the researchers found the comet in deep space near Neptune or about 17 times the distance between the Sun and Earth, according to a release from NRAO.
Using the ALMA telescope's high sensitivity and resolution, the researchers were able to focus on the carbon monoxide and heat being emitted from the comet.
Researchers believe that as C/2014 UN271 gets closer to the sun, they will see more frozen gas begin to vaporize off the titan of a comet. This could possibly give researchers more information about the primitive makeup of this icy giant.
The researchers also hope that this will give a better understanding of the makeup of the solar system. (Fox News) Read more here.
|
|
|
“And there will be strange signs in the sun, moon, and stars. And here on earth the nations will be in turmoil, perplexed by the roaring seas and strange tides." (Luke 21:25)
|
|
|
"For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk uprightly."
(Proverbs 2:6,7)
|
|
"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
|
|
|
About Capitol Hill Prayer Partners
|
|
|
|
Please click on the links below for more information:
|
|
"Daily Brief Newsletter Emails - Making Sure You Receive Them"
If you are having difficulties receiving daily brief emails, we have a quick troubleshooting article: GO HERE
|
|
|
Capitol Hill Prayer Partners welcomes all who wish to pray for our leaders to join us in prayer for our nation. You may sign up to receive our alerts by sending an email to us at: chpp1994@gmail.com requesting that your name be added to our list of subscribers or CLICK HERE to subscribe.
|
|
|
|
|
