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The Daily Brief:
An Online News Source for Intercessors
"Decreeing the Word of God Over the News of the Day"
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United We Stand Monday, June 30, 2025
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BREAKING NEWS: Active shooter, wildfire situation unfolding in Idaho after firefighters ambushed in deadly incident. (Fox News) Read more - Go Here
We are proud to announce that our Guest Speaker for tonight's CHPP National Call will be Phillip Juaregui, founder of the JAG (Judicial Action Ministries). For many years, Phillip and his team have been carefully monitory the activity of the Supreme Court justices, as well as their rulings. Just yesterday (Friday, June 27th), the Court released many decisions for the past judicial year -- many of which we were blessed to see!
So, be sure to join us on Monday as we welcome Phillip Juaregui to our call, when he will give us information about all of these hearings. and more.
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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)
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>>> Be sure to read today's thoughts on repentance by Pastor Jeff Daly | National Day of Repentance. Go Here.
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Supreme Court Sides With Parents,
Says Schools Can’t Mandate LGBT Curricula
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The Supreme Court ruled Friday that schools violate religious liberty when they bar parents from opting their children out of classroom instruction involving LGBT-themed books, a major win for religious conservatives. Justices voted 6-3 along ideological lines to back a group of religious parents affiliated with Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland who argued they should be able to opt their children out of lessons with LGBT themes. The Maryland parents who sued included Catholics, Muslims, and Ukrainian Orthodox.
The controversial LGBT books included “Prince and Knight” about a prince who falls in love with a knight instead of a princess and “Uncle Bobby’s Wedding” about a girl’s uncle who marries another man. Justice Samuel Alito penned the opinion, writing that the school district burdened the parents’ First Amendment rights.“Today, we hold that the parents have shown that they are entitled to a preliminary injunction. A government burdens the religious exercise of parents when it requires them to submit their children to instruction that poses ‘a very real threat of undermining’ the religious beliefs and practices that the parents wish to instill,” Alito wrote. Alito said the “storybooks unmistakably convey a particular viewpoint about same-sex marriage and gender” and the school board has “specifically encouraged teachers to reinforce this viewpoint and to reprimand any children who disagree. That goes far beyond mere ‘exposure.'” (Daily Wire) Read More Here
- Abba, we sing PRAISES to You for the 'parental-rights' VICTORY and protection over the minds of children! May this ruling also permeate within every School District across America, bringing accountability for lessons taught within classrooms. In the Name of Jesus, we renounce LGBTQ+ agendas being forced upon young children and declare the return of commonsense curriculum, focusing on developing critical-thinking minds, not confusion for students. Bless the lives of all children, so they may grow to know, love and seek You as Lord and Savior! We pray this in Jesus Name-Amen and Amen.
- "Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously and godly in the present age." (Titus 2:12)
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Trump, lawmakers react after 'big, beautiful bill' clears Senate hurdle
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Lawmakers from across the aisle are reacting to President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" passing a key Senate vote on Saturday night.
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., who flipped his vote from a ‘no’ to ‘yes’ in dramatic fashion, said in a statement that the mammoth bill is a "necessary first step" to fiscal sustainability and cleaning up the mess left by the Biden administration.
"Biden and the Democrats left behind enormous messes that we are trying to clean up – an open border, wars, and massive deficits," Johnson said. "After working for weeks with President Trump and his highly capable economic team, I am convinced that he views this as a necessary first step and will support my efforts to help put America on a path to fiscal sustainability."
The 51-49 vote went along party lines, with only Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Rand Paul, R-Ky., voting against unlocking a marathon 20-hour debate on the bill.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., was among the Democrats against what he called a "radical" bill.
"Senate Republicans are scrambling to pass a radical bill, released to the public in the dead of night, praying the American people don’t realize what’s in it," Schumer said in a statement. "If Senate Republicans won’t tell the American people what’s in this bill, then Democrats are going to force this chamber to read it from start to finish."
Trump called the Senate vote a "great victory" and directly praised Sens. Johnson, Scott, Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., in a post on his Truth Social platform.
"They, along with all of the other Republican Patriots who voted for the Bill, are people who truly love our Country!" Trump wrote. "As President of the USA, I am proud of them all, and look forward to working with them to GROW OUR ECONOMY, REDUCE WASTEFUL SPENDING, SECURE OUR BORDER, FIGHT FOR OUR MILITARY/VETS, ENSURE THAT OUR MEDICAID SYSTEM HELPS THOSE WHO TRULY NEED IT, PROTECT OUR SECOND AMENDMENT, AND SO MUCH MORE. GOD BLESS AMERICA &, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!"
In a second post, Trump wrote, "VERY PROUD OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY TONIGHT. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!"
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, released a statement calling the legislation "significant," and "soon we will vote to send it over to the House and on to President Trump’s desk to become law." (Fox News) Read more here.
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- Lord God, watching this bill make it through the House, then the Senate, then back to the House for a final vote before placing on the President's desk for his signature
has been a fight to the finish. We thank You for the wisdom You have granted to the
Republican leadership as they have tackled to put this bill together during a very
difficult time in America's history. Thank You, O Lord, that we are now almost at the
finish line. In Your Name we pray, amen and amen.
- "He who has begun a good work in you will continue it until the day of Christ Jesus." (Philippians 1:6)
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- Lord, we pray that Your Spirit will guide all members of the Senate to the perfect will of Your heart. We ask that no more obstacles be dropped into this process, and we bind all plans of the enemy. Let this bill be passed and also pass in the House of Representatives to achieve the tax cuts and other items needed for the nation. We place our trust in You to make this work.
- “Some trust in horses, and some in chariots, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” (Psalm 20:7)
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Trump Ends Trade Talks With Canada ‘Effective Immediately’
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The United States is terminating trade discussions with Canada for the time being, President Donald Trump announced on Friday, citing the country’s digital services tax on American tech companies.
The president made the announcement in a Truth Social post following a Friday afternoon press briefing at the White House.
“We have just been informed that Canada, a very difficult Country to TRADE with, including the fact that they have charged our Farmers as much as 400% Tariffs, for years, on Dairy Products, has just announced that they are putting a Digital Services Tax on our American Technology Companies, which is a direct and blatant attack on our Country,” Trump shared.
“They are obviously copying the European Union, which has done the same thing, and is currently under discussion with us, also,” he said. “Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately.” (Daily Wire) Read more here.
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- Father, we pray for an end to trade difficulties between Canada and the United States. We ask for an equitable answer to this difficulty and that it would come quickly.
- “A just balance and scales are the Lord's; all the weights in the bag are his work.” (Proverbs 16:11)
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Trump Brokers Peace Agreement Between Rwanda And Congo At White House
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Leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo joined President Donald Trump at the White House to celebrate the United States-brokered peace agreement on Friday.
“Today, the violence and destruction comes to an end and the entire region begins a new chapter of hope and opportunity, harmony and prospeTrump described the war as the “biggest war on the planet since World War II,” and called it a “shame.”
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and Congo Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, who were present in the Oval Office during the meeting, signed the agreement earlier on Friday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department.
“Now we can look forward to a future where my children will look at this moment as the beginning of a new story, a story of prosperity and of peace,” Vice President JD Vance said during the meeting. (Read more here)
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- Lord, the Rwanda-DRC war has lasted for at least 30 years, and cost countless lives. It has even been made into several movies. That President Trump’s team has been able to broker a peace deal is a miracle. And since China has been attempting to control the special minerals found in the Congo, this agreement is especially amazing. We pray that this agreement will hold for years to come. We take authority over the genocide and tribal warfare and bind it tightly to Your heart. We ask for permanent peace, so that the terrible machete wars will stop.
- “A time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.” (Ecclesiastes 3:8)
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Trump touts administration’s progress on peace deals, says world leaders ‘respect our country again
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Speaking with reporters in the Oval Office after a meeting marking a U.S.-brokered peace deal in Africa, President Donald Trump touted his administration's progress on achieving peace deals across the globe, something he said has been possible because world leaders "respect our country again."
"We were not a country that was respected. Just a year ago we had a president that was incompetent. We had bad people circulating around this desk, this beautiful Resolute desk," said Trump. "They had, I guess, evil intentions. They were, you couldn't be that stupid, I mean, they had evil intentions, but the world respects our country again."
Commenting on a freshly brokered African peace, which will end a decades-long conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, Trump said it "is a tremendous breakthrough."
"In a few short months, we've now achieved peace between India and Pakistan, Israel and Iran and the DRC and Rwanda and, a couple of others also, Serbia [and Kosovo]," he said. (Fox News) Read more here.
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- Holy Father, it is wonderful that it appears peace is beginning to break out across the world. We ask for it to be stable and lasting in the natural. As the killing slows, we pray that Your Spirit will move mightily across the world, bringing repentance and true peace in Jesus.
- “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matt. 5:9)
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1. Netanyahu praises Shin Bet for thwarting threats, says 'new opportunities have opened' - Israel National News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday visited a Shin Bet facility in southern Israel, meeting with the acting head of the agency, "Shin," the acting deputy head, senior leadership forum, and staff members.
During the visit, Netanyahu received a comprehensive intelligence briefing on the Shin Bet’s operations across various fronts. This included updates on missions carried out in the Gaza Strip — such as the rescue of live and fallen hostages — and the thwarting of Iranian espionage activity inside Israel.
He was also shown advanced technological tools developed by the agency and used during the fighting. (Read more)
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2. Israeli cabinet to discuss partial deal, temporary ceasefire - Israel Hayom
The Israeli Diplomatic-Security Cabinet is set to hold a potentially contentious meeting Sunday evening to deliberate the future of the war in Gaza. The meeting will include senior security officials, coalition party leaders, and Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer. During the session, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir is expected to present operational updates, emphasizing that Israeli forces are nearing full control over 75% of the Gaza Strip.
Against the backdrop of this assessment, the government earlier today approved the return of residents to Israeli communities near Gaza that were evacuated following the October 7 Hamas-led massacre. The move was based on the IDF's determination that there is no longer a security impediment to their return. However, several senior government officials have criticized the army's assessment, arguing it does not fully reflect the operational capabilities still held by the Hamas terrorist organization, which continues to control civilians and retain senior commanders and organized forces within the Strip.
Government sources are also preemptively dismissing the army's claim that the IDF has completed the Gideon chariots plan, a multi-stage military campaign aimed at dismantling Hamas's capabilities. These sources argue that Hamas has not yet been defeated and that the war's declared objectives remain unfulfilled. (Read more)
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3. PMO denies Israel-US talks on two-state solution took place - JNS
The Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem on Friday flatly denied claims published in Israel Hayom that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a high-level conversation with President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer about establishing a Palestinian state.
The PMO stated: “The conversation described in the article in [Israel Hayom on Thursday] did not take place. Israel was not presented with the political proposal supposedly described in the article, and it obviously did not agree to it.”
The Israel Hayom report, citing anonymous sources, claimed that the four leaders spoke by phone shortly after the American airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22, codenamed “Operation Midnight Hammer.”
The article described the participants as “euphoric” over the operation’s success, following on from Israel’s sustained aerial bombardment of high-value human and infrastructure targets, and claimed the conversation pivoted to a far-reaching regional strategy.
(Read more)
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4. Trump tells Israel to make hostage deal as IDF readies to ratchet up fight in north Gaza - Times of Israel
The Israeli military ordered Palestinians to evacuate areas in northern Gaza on Sunday ahead of intensified fighting against Hamas, as US President Donald Trump called for Israel to “make the deal in Gaza” amid renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire and end the war.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due to hold talks later in the day on the progress of Israel’s offensive. A senior security official said the military will tell him the campaign is close to reaching its objectives, and warn that expanding fighting to new areas in Gaza may endanger the remaining Israeli hostages.
But in a statement posted on X and text messages sent to many residents, the military reissued a wide evacuation warning for Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip.
(Read more)
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5. West Bank: Over 60 Arrested, Weapons Seized as Hamas Network Thwarted
- Algemeiner
i24 News – The Shin Bet security agency said on Sunday that it had thwarted one of the biggest Hamas networks in years, arresting more than 60 operatives and seizing 22 weapons of various types.
After the raid in the Hebron area of the southern West Bank, the Shin Bet said that the operatives planned to perpetrate terrorist attacks “in the immediate future.” In addition, the operation solved a shooting attack that occurred at the Bani Naim junction 15 years ago, during which four Israelis – Yitzhak and Tali Ames, Kochava Even Haim, and Avishai Schindler – were murdered.
Some of the weapons seized were confirmed to have been used in the Jerusalem checkpoint attack in November, 2023, during which Corporal Avraham Patna was slain.
The operation lasted three months and was conducted jointly between the Shin Bet, Israel Police, and the Israel Defense Forces. A Shin Bet official called it “the largest and most extensive investigation case” in a decade. (Read more)
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1: Trump’s DHS Ends ‘Temporary’ Amnesty for Thousands of Haitian Migrants – Breitbart
President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for tens of thousands of Haitian migrants residing in the United States with no other legal status to be in the country.
On Friday, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the administration would end TPS for Haitian migrants living throughout the United States, with the designation ending on Aug. 3 and effective on Sept. 2.
“This decision restores integrity in our immigration system and ensures that Temporary Protective Status is actually temporary,” a DHS spokesperson said:
The environmental situation in Haiti has improved enough that it is safe for Haitian citizens to return home. We encourage these individuals to take advantage of the Department’s resources in returning to Haiti, which can be arranged through the CBP Home app. Haitian nationals may pursue lawful status through other immigration benefit requests, if eligible. [Emphasis added]
For over a decade, the federal government has rewarded Haitians, many of whom illegally entered the U.S., with TPS — a sort of quasi-amnesty created for migrants under the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1990 (INA). (Read more)
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- Lord, the background of such situations is often left out of media reports. The Temporary Protection Status is supposed to be truly temporary, yet the Biden administration never lifted it. We thank You that the Trump administration is moving to correct the problem. We ask that Your Spirit move over the Haitians.
- Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)
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2: US Virtual Embassy in Iran urges Americans to evacuate country immediately after partial airspace reopening - Fox News
The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran is insisting that Americans leave the Middle Eastern country amid conflicts in the region after a partial reopening of its airspace.
This comes after a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel to end the nearly two-week conflict.
"As of June 26, 2025, Iran's airspace has been partially reopened, although business trips from Tehran and other major centers may be interrupted," the embassy said in an advisory. "US citizens should follow local media and consult with commercial airlines to get more information about flights departing from Iran."
American citizens who wish to leave Iran must travel by land to Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey or Turkmenistan if the conditions are safe, the embassy said. (Read more)
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- Lord, why the US virtual Embassy issued this warning is unknown. We pray for Your understanding and knowledge for all of us who “watch on the wall.” Guide us and move to protect all of Your people and Americans against any actions by the Ayatollah.
- “Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful.” (1 Peter 5:7)
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3: Ogles: ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Mayoral Candidate Must Be Deported- Breitbart
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) is urging the Department of Justice to investigate New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for possible denaturalization, saying Mamdani may have failed to disclose sympathies or support for individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses prior to becoming a U.S. citizen. The call has sparked sharp criticism from House Democrats, who describe Ogles’s actions as “un-American,” “Islamophobic,” and “anti-immigrant.”
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) is urging the Department of Justice to investigate New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for possible denaturalization, saying Mamdani may have failed to disclose sympathies or support for individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses prior to becoming a U.S. citizen. The call has sparked sharp criticism from House Democrats, who describe Ogles’s actions as “unAmerican,” “Islamophobic,” and “anti-immigrant.”
On Thursday, Ogles posted on X: “Zohran ‘little muhammad’ Mamdani is an antisemitic, socialist, communist who will destroy the great City of New York. He needs to be DEPORTED. Which is why I am calling for him to be subject to denaturalization proceedings.”
Attached to the post was a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging a formal investigation under 8 U.S.C. § 1451(a), which permits revoking naturalized citizenship if an individual is found to have lied or concealed associations with terrorist groups during the naturalization process.
“According to public reports, including a June 21, 2025, New York Post article, Mr. Mamdani expressed open solidarity with individuals convicted of terrorism-related offenses prior to becoming a U.S. citizen,” Ogles wrote. “Specifically, he rapped: ‘Free the Holy Land Five / My guys.’ The Holy Land Foundation was convicted in 2008 for providing material support to Hamas, a U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organization. Publicly praising the Foundation’s convicted leadership as ‘my guys’ raises serious concerns about whether Mr. Mamdani held affiliations or sympathies he failed to disclose during the naturalization process.” (Read more)
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- Father, we pray that You will remove Mamdani from the election in New York. Let all hidden things be revealed, and may the people find truth in them.
- “Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” (Luke 12:2)
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4: Hegseth announces Navy oil tanker named after gay rights leader renamed after Medal of Honor recipient- Fox News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a Navy oil tanker named after gay rights leader Harvey Milk will be renamed after Medal of Honor recipient Oscar V. Peterson.
"We are taking the politics out of ship naming," he wrote on X along with a video announcing the move.
Milk was California’s first openly gay politician, who was shot and killed inside San Francisco city hall by former San Francisco supervisor Dan White. The ship, a fleet replenishment oiler, was originally named after him in 2016 under President Barack Obama.
He served four years in the Navy in the Korean War but left due to his sexuality.
Peterson was awarded the Medal of Honor after his death, having died of his wounds during battle in World War II in an act of self-sacrifice that saved lives.
"People want to be proud of the ship they’re sailing in," Hegseth said of the change. "We're not renaming the ship to anything political. This is not about political activists, unlike the previous administration." (Read more)
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- Thank You, Lord, that common sense is back in the US military. The real heroes, those who saved the lives of their fellow service members, will now be the names used for Naval vessels.
- “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1)
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5: War powers resolution to limit Trump’s military authority fails on Senate floor – Washington Examiner
The Senate failed to pass a resolution intended to curb President Donald Trump’s use of military force in Iran on Friday.
The proposal from Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) was one of at least three in Congress aimed at resolving a power struggle between lawmakers and the White House over who has the authority to authorize a U.S. military strike abroad.
The resolution would have required congressional debate and a vote before the United States takes any offensive measures against Iran. It included language to clarify that the restriction would apply only to offensive military operations, stating U.S. support for Israel’s defensive actions against Iran or its proxy forces would remain unaffected.
The Senate voted 47 to 53, with the vote coming down mostly along party lines. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) voted with Democrats for the resolution, while Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) voted with Republicans.
“I’m going to vote no on that because I would never want to restrict any future president, Republican or Democrat, to do this kind of military exercise,” Fetterman said, speaking with reporters ahead of the vote. (Read more)
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- Lord, thank You that this foolish resolution failed. Hamstringing any President from being able to act quickly would place the US in harm’s way. We place our trust in Your wisdom and will for the United States.
- “I tell you, He will give justice to them speedily.” (Luke 18:8)
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6: Prosecutors tied to Jan. 6 Capitol riot cases fired by Justice Department - Fox News
The Justice Department, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, has abruptly fired at least three federal prosecutors involved in cases stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, according to multiple reports.
Among those dismissed were two supervisory attorneys who oversaw Capitol riot prosecutions in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, D.C., and a line prosecutor directly involved in trying several related cases, according to the Associated Press, citing sources familiar with the matter. NBC News is also reported to have independently confirmed the firings.
The prosecutors received termination letters signed by Bondi. According to both outlets, the letters provided no specific reason for the removals, citing only "Article II of the United States Constitution and the laws of the United States." That phrase is often used in federal employment law to indicate the executive branch’s constitutional authority to appoint or remove personnel.
Fox News Digital contacted the Justice Department for confirmation and comment but did not immediately receive a response.
President Trump has repeatedly referred to the Jan. 6 defendants as political prisoners. On his first day back in the White House in January 2025, he pardoned or commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals who had been convicted or were incarcerated in connection with the Capitol attack. (Read more)
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- Lord, this action is a long time coming after prosecutors charged thousands of people who did nothing on Jan 6, 2021. The bias against Trump supporters was real, and many suffered for it.
- “So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin." (James 4:17)
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7. Hegseth tears into reporters, alleging they 'cheer against Trump' and Iran strikes - Fox News
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth excoriated reporters at a Pentagon press briefing on Thursday, accusing them of rooting for the failure of President Donald Trump and the military’s recent strikes against Iran’s three key nuclear sites.
Hegseth addressed recent media reports citing a leaked low-confidence preliminary report from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) that suggested U.S. strikes against Iran likely put the country back mere months.
"You, the press, specifically you, the press corps, because you cheer against Trump so hard," he said. "It's like in your DNA and in your blood to cheer against Trump because you want him not to be successful so bad. You have to cheer against the efficacy of these strikes. You have to hope maybe they weren't effective."
A DIA source previously told Fox News that the "low confidence" assessment was based on just "one day’s worth of intelligence reporting" and more intelligence has been gathered in the days since through other sources and methods. (Read more)
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- Lord, we pray that the media will come face up with You and change their ways. Let repentance come to those who deeply hate President Trump, and that our Secretary of Defense would be able to forgive them for their foolishness.
- “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 4:17b)
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Is History Repeating with Democratic Party-led Insurrection?
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, June 26, 2025
Flame‑throwing by political factions is on full display, from the LA riots to Democrats openly threatening the legitimacy of Donald Trump’s 2024 landslide win. Voters handed Trump a clear mandate—and yet, history’s messy undertones are back. In 1860, the Democratic Party fought to preserve slavery—not out of principle, but to protect their cheap labor machine. Southern Democrats like James H. Hammond famously defended this as the way societies needed a “mudsill,” a lower class forced to perform menial work so the upper classes could thrive. After emancipation, sharecropping and Jim Crow laws stepped into slavery’s shoes, so the cheap‑labor structure stayed intact. Fast forward to today…
Democrats fiercely oppose deportations of undocumented workers—not simply over rights, but over preserving a modern “cheap labor” cohort. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) admitted illegal immigrants do work college grads won’t—such as picking crops and cleaning hotel rooms. Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) put it crudely: without migrant labor, “we’re not going to have anyone around to wipe our asses.” A party that once fought a war to keep slave labor, now resists ending illegal immigration—partly because they’d lose an essential labor base. They’re fanning flames over deportations, fueling protests in a bid to resist enforcement. LA’s anti‑ICE riots aren’t outliers—they are longstanding tactics of leaders looking to block federal authority under Trump. Read More
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Supreme Court Upholds Texas Porn Age Verification Law
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The Supreme Court upheld a Texas law requiring porn websites to verify the age of their visitors on Friday.
In a 6-3 ruling, the majority held Texas’ age verification law does not violate the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment.
“The power to require age verification is within a State’s authority to prevent children from accessing sexually explicit content,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote in the majority opinion. “H. B. 1181 is a constitutionally permissible exercise of that authority.”
Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented. (The Daily Caller) Read more here.
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- Father, we thank You for this ruling that will protect age verification for use of porn websites. However, we pray that Your Spirit bring repentance to all who seek these websites and cause them to change their focus away from sexual immorality and toward You.
- “For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God.” (1 Thessalonians 4:3-5)
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Chief Justice Roberts Decries Threats, Urges Calm Over Court Rulings
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Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts on June 28 warned that heated rhetoric against judges could spiral into violence, urging Americans to pursue legal and legislative remedies instead of threats when they disagree with court rulings.
Appearing at the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals judicial conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, Roberts made his remarks the day after the Supreme Court issued its final decisions of the term, which included several closely watched rulings, including on birthright citizenship, parental rights, and online protections for minors.
Roberts, without naming specific figures, alluded to having previously rebuked prominent politicians from both parties for inflammatory statements about judges.
“It becomes wrapped up in the political dispute that a judge who’s doing his or her job is part of the problem,” Roberts said. “And the danger, of course, is somebody might pick up on that. And we have had, of course, serious threats of violence and murder of judges just simply for doing their work. So I think the political people on both sides of the aisle need to keep that in mind.”
The chief justice stressed that criticism of judicial decisions should focus on legal reasoning, not personal attacks on judges.
“It would be good if people appreciated it’s not the judge’s fault that a correct interpretation of the law meant that, no, you don’t get to do this,” he said. “And it may be an incorrect interpretation. But if that’s their criticism, then, of course, they can explain that, and maybe the court of appeals will take a different view. But if it’s just venting because you lost, then that’s not terribly helpful.” (The Epoch Times) Read more here.
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- Holy One, we bring this matter before Your Throne of Grace with a sense of urgency. We thank You for the wisdom of these statements made by Chief Justice John Roberts, and we ask that the media and the public would take heed to his words. In order to function as the Republic that the Constitution created, we must move in peace and civility. We can and will have differences of opinion, but violent rhetoric cannot be tolerated. Thank You, Lord, for hearing our prayer for our people, amen and amen.
- Please cover the Justices of the Supreme Court with a decree of Psalm 91. Their names are: Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
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Trump Issues Blistering Response After Iran’s Supreme Leader Threatens U.S.,
as All Sides Claim Victory in Conflict
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President Donald Trump issued blistering remarks in response to Iran’s Supreme Leader claiming victory over Israel and, by extension, the U.S. In a loaded public message, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had also threatened to attack more U.S. Military bases, further splintering the Middle Eastern country’s relationship with the U.S.
“Look, you’re a man of great faith. A man who’s highly respected in his country. You have to tell the truth. You got beat to hell,” Trump said as he addressed the Iranian Supreme Leader during a White House press conference on Friday. Trump was asked by a reporter if the U.S. would consider bombing Iran again, if intelligence reports were to conclude that Iran could enrich uranium to a level that concerns him. "Sure, without question, absolutely," he replied.
Trump issued an even stronger response on his social media platform, Truth Social, later in the day, and doubled down on his stance once more when he reposted his message early Saturday morning.
In the lengthy post, Trump accused Khamenei of publicly sharing a “lie” by claiming Iran achieved a victory over Israel. He reaffirmed his much debated viewpoint that the U.S. strikes “obliterated” the three key nuclear facilities it targeted on Saturday, June 21. Trump also seemingly made reference to previous reports that stated the White House turned down a plan by Israel to try and kill Khamenei.
“His country was decimated, his three evil nuclear sites were obliterated, and I knew exactly where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces... terminate his life. I saved him from a very ugly and ignominious death,” Trump said, lamenting that Khamenei would not “thank” him for this. “During the last few days, I was working on the possible removal of sanctions, and other things, which would have given a much better chance to Iran at a full, fast, and complete recovery. The sanctions are biting! But no, instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief.” (Time) Read more here.
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- Lord, we pray Your mighty protection over President Trump and all who are under threat from the Ayatollah, including our military bases. We pray for Your Holy Spirit to prevent attacks and for all defenses to be optimum. We take Your authority over the Khamenei government and bind their evil plans tightly to Your heart.
- “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” (Matthew 16:19)
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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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The Rise Of The Mosquito Drone: Warfare Just Got Personal
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(Propecy News Watch) When most people think of drones, they imagine the large, missile-laden aircraft patrolling the skies over Ukraine or buzzing across the Middle East. These massive, high-altitude sentinels--like the American MQ-9 Reaper or the Israeli Hermes 900--have become symbols of modern warfare: remote, precise, and often deadly. But a far more disturbing revolution in drone technology is now taking shape--not in the skies, but in our homes, offices, and even pockets.
China recently unveiled a mosquito-sized drone so small it could rest on a fingernail. It looks terrifyingly similar to the real insect: spindly legs, tiny wings, and a dark body. But this is no harmless bug. This is a covert surveillance device engineered to spy, track, and possibly assassinate. Welcome to the age of miniaturized warfare.
A Shrinking Threat
Early drone technology was massive. The U.S. military's first drones in the 1990s, like the RQ-1 Predator, were over 27 feet long with a wingspan of 55 feet. Designed for long-endurance surveillance and targeted strikes, they dominated open-air battlefields. But their size made them easy to spot--and impossible to use in civilian or indoor spaces.
Fast-forward three decades, and engineers are creating drones the size of hummingbirds, dragonflies, and now mosquitoes. China's new robo-sting device is perhaps the most chilling to date. It is so small and silent, it could fly into a living room unnoticed, eavesdrop on private conversations, and exit without a trace. The implications for espionage, intelligence gathering, and state surveillance are staggering. Insect Drones Aren't Science Fiction Anymore. Read More
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"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness ..." (Galatians 5:22)
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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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