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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 Friday, Oct 16, 2026
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Announcing "The Contrast for America"
Speaker Mike Johnson has laid out a document that clearly defines the difference between the Democrat's socialist ("crazy") platform with the Republicans' common sense agenda. To read this document, "Contrast for America," please go here and pass this on to others who will vote next month to restore a "common sense" agenda for our nation.
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Introducing: PrayTheVote
Please find attached the link for PraytheVote:
-- an excellent resource to track elections in each state through November.
We trust that you will be richly blessed as you look over PraytheVote and consider incorporating this resource into your own daily time before our Lord.
As a reminder, we will continue to post this link on every edition of the Daily Brief through Election Day: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026.
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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. Go here to learn more. Thank you.
BULLETIN!
Please pray for the Bible Readathon. We could use some more readers, particularly in the 2-4 a.m. ET shift. Even though we use Eastern Time as our reference, you can adjust the time to your specific zone. So for Pacific Time, we read from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., and if you’re a night owl, and we could use readers from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. You don’t need to make a specific commitment (although that would be nice), but anytime you can call in, we’d be delighted. We have read through the entire Bible from Genesis through Revelation 159 times since October, 2016. It’s a unique and wonderful ministry! Please consider joining us!
For more information, please call 508-924-5411. THANK YOU!
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> > > Please go here to pray through today's 24/7 International Strategic Prayer Guide. You may also call in at any time to read these prayers with others by calling:
712-770-4340 Code: 543555 #.
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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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"I Still Can't Believe What God Did!"
550 Baptized in Freezing Waters of England
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More than 500 people braved the frigid waters of Bridlington, England, over the weekend to declare their faith in Jesus Christ through baptism. The massive baptism is the latest sign of a growing hunger for God in the United Kingdom. The organizer of the event, Merlin Kraft, held a similar event last month when he was flooded with requests to get baptized after he posted a video of a baptism on his social media channel, BibleLadUK. At that initial baptism, hundreds of people from across the UK traveled to Bigbury-on-Sea to take part, and more than 170 people were baptized in the ocean.
This time, Kraft and his team report that 550 people made this public declaration in what he believes is the biggest baptism Britain has seen in recent years, and possibly in history. "Something powerful is happening across Britain. People are coming to Jesus Christ, publicly declaring their faith, and lives are being changed!" BibleLadUK said in a post. "Honestly, I'm just lost for words," Kraft declared immediately afterward. "God turned up today and so did the people of North England."
"I genuinely cannot believe what God just did yesterday," Kraft said on Sunday. "I'm still trying to get my head around what actually happened, and my arm is absolutely killing me! But what happened on Bridlington beach was just unbelievable. I mean, the beautiful people that came... you could just feel the joy everywhere. It was truly a special, special day. Something is happening here in Britain," he said. "People are coming to Jesus Christ, and we're witnessing something truly extraordinary." (CBN) Read More and Watch Video Here! |
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Father God, we PRAISE Your Name for the 500 who made a commitment of full-surrender to Jesus Christ in England this last weekend! Bless our brothers and sisters for their desire to know You and to be personally called Your servants. Bring mentors to all 500, so they may continue to grow in the knowledge of Christ and have a thirst for studying Your holy Word. We give You all the GLORY and ask for the FIRE of Your Holy Spirit to continue to spread like wildfire across nations. Prepare the workers for the Global Harvest! Come Yeshua! By the Blood of the Lamb we pray this prayer- Amen.
"You whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners, saying to you, 'You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off.'" (Isaiah 41:9)
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The Top 37 Races to Watch This Midterm
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From the American South to the tundras of Alaska, voters will determine political power in the United States
Voters’ decisions in the November midterms are set to shape the balance of power in Washington and beyond. Democrats are seeking to capitalize on favorability ratings that fell below 40 percent for Republicans in the latest RealClearPolitics summary of polling.
That’s expected for the sixth year of a president’s tenure, called the “six-year itch,” a time when the president’s party has historically lost seats in the House. With the House already closely divided, observers expect Democrats to reclaim the lower chamber this year. However, Democrats’ new margins in the House could also be slim, as a flurry of mid-decade redistricting has resulted in a slight edge for Republicans.
The Senate is seen as a more hotly contested battleground. Currently, Republicans hold 53 seats to Democrats’ 47. Just four pick-ups for Democrats—who are leading or holding their own in red states such as Iowa and Ohio—would flip the balance of the upper chamber.
And several progressive and outsider Democrats—some of whom have open ties to the Democratic Socialists of America or democratic socialist ideas—have made headlines in races across the nation. Republicans have said that Democrats are shifting too far left for the average American.
Here are the top elections and candidates to watch this cycle. (The Epoch Times) Read more |
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Abba, this midterm election is turning out to be very important because the Republicans need to win majorities in both the House and the Senate to allow Your son, Donald, to pass and implement legislation that You have directed him to get completed. We ask in faith that Your plans and purposes be accomplished through the citizens of this nation coming out and voting for Your plans. Holy Spirit we ask You to move over every state, speak truth to the hearts of those who do not believe that voting is important, give us eyes to see our responsibility to participate in how our government works, the same way You do. Stir up Your spirit within us all, bring a desire to want a voice in how our country and each state makes decisions and spends our taxes. we ask this in the name Yahweh Jireh, The Lord Our Provider.
"For everything that was written in the past was
written to teach us, so that through the
endurance taught in the Scriptures and the
encouragement they provide we might have hope."
(Romans 15:4)
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Democrats Push Shocking Bill to ICE and Border Patrol Before Midterm Elections
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In this RVM News article, staff writers report that Democrats are pushing a bill to abolish ICE and Border Patrol before the midterms.
- Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez introduced the Reimagining Safety Act, which would disband ICE and Border Patrol and “dismantle” the Department of Homeland Security.
- It would create a new cabinet agency called the Department of Community Safety, though the press release gave few details on its structure or duties.
- Other stated aims are to “reinvest funds in our communities,” “curb militarized enforcement,” and begin a separate civil immigration system.
- Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Adelita Grijalva, and Jim McGovern joined as sponsors.
- The Chicago chapter of CAIR endorsed the bill, which was first announced on September 23.
- Fox’s Bill Melugin noted that abolishing Customs and Border Protection would remove Border Patrol and customs officers at land borders, airports, and seaports.
- RVM News calls Ramirez a radical Democrat and says the measure lands as voters head toward the midterms with an explicit Democratic proposal to eliminate two major enforcement agencies. (RVM News) Read more
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Abba, the Democratic party is introducing a new bill that would disband ICE and dismantle the Department of Homeland Security. It would leave our country with no security at any of our borders. Father God, You understand better than we do what the plans of the enemy would do to the fabric of our nation if this type of law was ever allowed to be implemented. We ask You to intervene for those of us who are called by Your Name, give us vision and wisdom to know how to pray down these strongholds of hatred and to stop this legislation in its tracks. We ask Holy Spirit to dispatch Warrior angels to fight this battle in the heavenlies, breaking the unholy attachments that have been formed by those who hate You and our nation. Thank You Jesus that You are for us, so who can be against us? We ask this in the name Yahweh Palet, The Lord Our Deliverer.
"He is my loving God and my fortress,
my stronghold and my deliverer,
my shield, in whom I take refuge, who
subdues peoples under me."
(Psalm 144:2)
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Iranian Leaders Believe Renewed US Strikes are Inevitable, Warn Washington Against Attacking
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According to several regional diplomats, concerns are growing within Iran’s leadership that the current period of relative calm could be short-lived and that hostilities may resume in the future.
Iranian leaders believe that a US strike against the country is inevitable, viewing the question not as "if" Washington will launch another attack, but "when" it will happen.
According to several regional diplomats who spoke to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday following conversations with senior Iranian officials, concerns are growing within Iran’s leadership that the current period of relative calm could be short-lived and that hostilities may resume in the near future.
One diplomatic source described the mood in Tehran, saying that the atmosphere in the Iranian capital reflects a widespread expectation that further US strikes are imminent. “The atmosphere in Tehran is such that people feel the bombings are going to resume in the short term." (Jerusalem Post) Read more
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Abba, President Trump's plans against Iran have been financial, not militaristic, but the Iranian Government is releasing news stories of his intentions to bomb them again before the midterm elections. Father God, You know the beginning from the end, You know the President's thoughts. Would You intervene in this situation to bring a lasting and final peace between our two countries, move on the minds and hearts of the Iranian leadership, give them wisdom and understanding to see how this ends for them. Speak to their minds and hearts, give them grace to be willing to work with the IAEA on nuclear issues and weapons, put it on their hearts to create peace for themselves and all Iranians. We ask this in the name Yahweh Shaphat, The Lord Our Judge.
"Can anyone teach knowledge to God,
since he judges even the highest?
(Job 21:22)
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Iran's "Soft War": How Tehran Turned Antisemitism into a Weapon Against the West
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The report said Iran has helped bring claims of Jewish control over American foreign policy into the mainstream, allowing such narratives to spread without continued Iranian involvement.
Antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric across the Western political spectrum are being amplified by a decades-long Iranian campaign designed to erode trust in American institutions and forge alliances across ideological divides, according to a report published on Wednesday by the Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC).
The report, titled “The War on Western Minds: Iran’s 30-Year Campaign to Divide the West,” said that the Islamic Republic has weaponized antisemitism in its ideological “soft war” against the West, exploiting nationalism, religious narratives, and anti-imperialism to spread anti-American and anti-Israel rhetoric.
Unable to match US military power, particularly under decades of sanctions, Iran has instead focused on undermining Western social cohesion and trust in democratic institutions, the report said.
Antisemitism predates the Islamic Revolution, but the SWC said that it provides Iran with a narrative that crosses ideological boundaries. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has exploited this by presenting the regime as an ally against the “Antichrist,” an anti-imperialist force resisting Western hegemony, or a nationalist partner opposing alleged Jewish and Israeli manipulation. (Jerusalem Post) Read more
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Abba, Iran has been using psychological warfare or psyops against the US and Israel for years. We ask You to open the eyes of Your Intercessors to what this type of warfare looks like and provide the scriptural basis for our prayers. Open our ears to discern when lies are being used in conversations, radio programs, TV programs, and all things found on the internet. We ask Holy Spirit to move on all in Iran who developed these mind games, we ask You to silence every one of them, disconnect them from internal work groups, pour fog and confusion into their minds, cause them to be dizzy and unable to think straight. Jesus, we ask You to expose where the strongholds are and how to destroy them. We ask this in the name Yahweh Sabaoth, The Host of Heaven's Armies, the God who has myriads of men and angels ready to do His will.
"He unleashed against them his hot anger, his wrath,
indignation and hostility ---- a band of destroying angels."
(Psalm 78:49)
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Fort Hood survivors praise Trump for scrapping Hasan execution livestream: ‘We’re not barbaric’
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Survivors of the 2009 Fort Hood massacre praised President Donald Trump's decision not to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, after warning that broadcasting his death could turn the execution into a spectacle and hand terrorist groups a propaganda tool.
Hasan is still set to be executed by firing squad on Dec. 3, 2026, and Trump said the immediate families of his victims will be permitted to witness the execution in person. But it will no longer be broadcast to the general public as previously announced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Alonzo Lunsford, who was shot seven times by Hasan during the attack nearly 17 years ago, told Fox News Digital that Trump's decision is a "positive move."
"It proves that we are a better people, a better nation, and that we're not barbaric," Lunsford said in immediate reaction to the walk-back by Trump on Thursday. "We don't glorify such actions." (Fox News) Read more
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Abba, we give You high praise for speaking to President Trump's heart concerning livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan. Thank You that he heard Your voice through Your people and changed his mind.. Father God, we continue to pray for the families who lost loved ones to this terrorist and we pray that when he meets You face to face he will understand the gravity of his actions. Jesus, we ask for Your peace and grace on all who are part of the firing squad, protect their hearts and minds, hold them close to Your heart. Holy Spirit, we ask You to dispatch Your healing angels, pour healing into all hearts who carry anger and hatred towards others, towards other nations, remind them that vengeance is Yours, not ours. We ask this in the name Yahweh Gaol, The Lord Our Redeemer.
"This is what the Lord says -- your Redeemer,
the Holy One of Israel: "I am the Lord
your God, who teaches you what is best for
you, who directs you in the way you should go."
(Isaiah 48:17)
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1. Netanyahu: I struck Damascus, called al-Sharaa, and the massacre stopped
- Israel National News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed at an election event for the Druze community that he spoke on the phone with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during the massacre of Druze in As-Suwayda in 2025.
During his remarks, Netanyahu discussed the Israeli strikes on Damascus at the time and claimed that a direct conversation with the Syrian President led to the massacre stopping.
"We took down the Defense Ministry in Damascus, just like that, it went. We took out a target in the palace complex. And I picked up a phone and called al-Sharaa; it was a very short call, very sharp, and the massacre stopped," Netanyahu stated. (Read more)
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2. Iran's reported missile test puts Israel on alert - Israel Hayom
Reports in Arab media that Iran launched at least 30 ballistic missiles of two different types during an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps exercise earlier this week have raised serious concerns in Israel. The reported drill has prompted the Israeli military to heighten its alert level while maintaining maximum readiness for a targeted strike against Iran.
Israel is not only watching with concern as Iran replenishes its missile stockpiles, as recently reported by Bloomberg, but is also preparing for the possibility that an Iranian military exercise could turn into a real attack.
Alongside fears of a miscalculation that could trigger a broader conflict, direct discussions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump suggest that another strike against Iran remains under consideration. Trump himself has raised the possibility on several occasions over the past week. (Read more)
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3. Iran Races to Rebuild Underground Missile Arsenal as Hezbollah Told to Prepare for ‘Imminent’ War - Algemeiner
Iran’s apparent efforts to resume underground ballistic missile production and reports of Tehran mobilizing its regional terrorist proxies are putting Israel on high alert over the threat of a renewed multi-front confrontation in the Middle East.
New satellite imagery showing renewed tunneling and underground construction at three major Iranian sites — Parchin, Khojir, and Shahroud — has raised concerns about the Iranian regime’s efforts to rebuild its missile production capabilities despite Israeli and American strikes that severely damaged key facilities, according to a report released Wednesday by the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI).
Experts note that the findings align with an earlier Wall Street Journal report indicating that Iran had resumed assembling ballistic missiles in underground facilities using components stockpiled before the war. (Read more)
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4. Hezbollah admits ownership of Lebanese-seized explosives: 'Bound for Attacks on IDF' - Israel National News
A Hezbollah lawmaker acknowledged on Thursday that hundreds of kilograms of explosives confiscated by Lebanese security forces last week belonged to the terrorist organization, as the Lebanese government continues its efforts to disarm the group.
Lebanese security personnel discovered the explosives inside a vehicle stopped at a checkpoint in the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon. Two individuals traveling in the vehicle were arrested.
According to Reuters, the discovery initially raised concerns that the explosives could be intended for assassinations or other attacks within Lebanon, particularly after authorities declined to identify the vehicle's owner. (Read more)
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5. First Knesset election ballots cast as voting opens at Israel’s missions abroad
-Times of Israel
The first ballots of the 2026 Knesset election were cast overnight Wednesday-Thursday, as voting opened at Israeli diplomatic missions around the world ahead of the October 27 election.
The voting period for people serving at diplomatic missions and their families around the globe will last around 30 hours total, with each embassy opening its station during local daytime hours on Thursday. In total, 101 polling stations will operate at 99 diplomatic missions for around 4,800 eligible people to cast their votes.
According to a joint statement from the Foreign Ministry and the Central Elections Committee, the largest polling station outside of Israel is the consulate in New York City, where over 700 people are eligible to vote. (Read more)
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1. Breaking: The DOJ Has Seized Ilhan Omar's Phone – Western Journal
Federal agents seized Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s phone as they searched her Washington, D.C., home during a Monday morning raid.
The seizure was part of an investigation into potential immigration-related crimes, according to two people familiar with the investigation, NBC News reported.
“Federal agents cited a number of potential immigration crimes, including conspiracy and false statements in immigration paperwork, one of the people said,” the outlet added.
Authorities have also issued several subpoenas involving family members and other associates of Omar, including her sister Sahra Noor, The New York Times reported.
The Department of Justice said in a Monday statement, “Today in the Washington, D.C., area, Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant secured by the Department of Justice.” Read more
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Father, thank you that those things which have been hidden are now finally coming out into the light. Father, if Ilhan Omar has falsified herself as a resident alien and she is here illegally, we pray that this would all come out into the open. If she is here on false premises, we pray that you would unseat her from the Congress and remove her influence and power and may she receive appropriate consequences. We ask this in Jesus' name, amen!
"Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience." (Ephesians 5:6)
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2. Netflix Lays Off 1,000 People as Woke Streaming Giant Struggles to Keep Viewers – Western Journal
Netflix laid off 1,000 workers on Wednesday, representing 6 percent of its global staff and marking the streaming platform’s largest cutback since 2022. Staff members were told the layoffs would affect the tech, legal, product, and human resources departments, according to a company memo obtained by the New York Post.
The memo, also reported on by Deadline, was authored by co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos. “Decisions like these are never easy, and we don’t take them lightly,” they wrote. “Our mission — to entertain the world — is ambitious, and delivering on it requires us to be disciplined about where we prioritize our people and resources.” Read more
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Father, thank you that people are LEAVING Netflix with its woke programming agenda and they are going elsewhere for their entertainment. We ask that the producers and content creators at Netflix would re-evaluate their programming and come up with new shows that are wholesome, family-friendly and conservative. In Jesus' name, amen!
"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things." (Philippians 4:8)
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3. DOJ, IRS Tout Sweeping Fraud Enforcement Efforts – Just the News
The DOJ cited several cases involving tax preparers filing fraudulent refunds and those bad actors receiving prison time.
he Department of Justice on Wednesday announced a large-scale crackdown on criminal tax fraud, announcing sweeping charges against individuals and organizations across multiple states.
The DOJ cited several cases involving tax preparers filing fraudulent refunds and those bad actors receiving prison time. An official also pointed to instances of foreign nationals pocketing withheld funds for Social Security to use for their own benefit.
"As the chief executive officer of the IRS, I want to express my appreciation for everything our agents do to serve taxpayers," IRS CEO Frank Bisignano said. "Improving tax compliance is one of my top priorities."
The presser conference comes as Vice President JD Vance's federal anti-fraud task force has ramped up its efforts to identify misuse of public funds. Read more
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Lord God,
As deception grows more everyday in America, we thank You for the DOJ and the IRS who are now bringing to justice those who have been dishonest. We pray, Lord, that crooked places will be made straight once again in America and that all things hidden will be revealed and brought into the light, crushing the plans of the enemy so that integrity will once again reign in our land.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen and Amen.
"Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his way crooked will be found out." (Proverbs 10:9)
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4. White House honors Charlie Kirk on 'National Day of Remembrance – Just the News
The post comes after President Donald Trump designated Oct. 14 as the "National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk," last year.
The White House honored late Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk in a social media post Wednesday, as part of a "National Day of Remembrance" for Kirk, which comes on the late conservative leader's birthday.
Kirk, who was a rising star in the conservative movement, was assassinated last year during a rally at a college in Utah.
"Today, on what would have been his 33rd birthday, our Nation honors the loving memory of Charlie Kirk - a father, husband, Christian martyr, & titan of the conservative movement," the White House shared on X. "We renew our resolve to always defend our principles of truth, faith, and the open exchange of ideas."
Kirk's wife Erika Kirk, who has since taken over as the CEO of Turning Point USA, also honored her late-husband in a post on X. Read more
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Lord Jesus,
We thank You for our President and our nation dedicating October 4th as a National Day of Remembrance in honor of Charlie Kirk. We continue to pray, Lord, for Erika Kirk and the children left behind due to the horrible murder of this rising star of the conservative movement and devoted Christ follower.
Father, we pray, too, for more righteous men to come forward and display the love of young people, that Charlie Kirk lived and gave his life for in order that they might find truth. We honor the life of Charlie Kirk and the difference that he made on the college campuses of America. Lord, it is our prayer that good will overcome the spirit of violence on our streets and true peace will shine through. In Your name we pray. Amen.
"His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your Master." (Matthew 25:21)
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5. America's next war could reach US soil, top Army general warns - Fox News
The American military has largely operated on a familiar premise: combat the enemy overseas before the fight reaches home.
But as drones, cyberattacks and long-range weapons pose growing threats to U.S. military installations and critical infrastructure, Army leaders are preparing for a future in which American forces could come under attack before they ever deploy overseas.
"If we're going against a pacing threat, power projection will be contested," Gen. Christopher LaNeve, the Army's acting chief of staff, told Fox News Digital on Wednesday. (Read more)
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Father God, we thank You that our military has now been warned that the next field of battle may, indeed, rest upon our own soil. We ask that Your wisdom would guide our Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, and his own leadership team as they prepare for this possibility. We do see that our enemies are already using drones and cyberattacks to threaten us, so we see this news as a "heads up" of what might yet be in store for our nation in days ahead. We thank You, O Lord, for raising up fearless fighters who are fully capable of defending our nation on our own land, if needed. In Jesus' name, we offer this prayer, amen and amen.
"If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him." (James 1:5 AMP)
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6. One in 5 Israelis struggle with ongoing psychological distress 3 years after Oct 7 attack – report – AllIsraelNews
Three years after the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, one in five Israelis are experiencing significant psychological distress that affects their daily functioning, according to a new National Mental Health Barometer survey published by Clalit Health Services’ Research Institute and Israel's Myers-JDC-Brookdale (MJB) Institute.
The findings include significant symptoms of anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study also found that young women are the demographic group most likely to experience persistent psychological distress. Furthermore, the reported figures are significantly higher than what is considered “normative levels” for psychological distress and trauma.
According to the MJB study, 15% of respondents had direct exposure to the Oct. 7 attacks or their aftermath. This included being present in the Gaza border region on or immediately after the attacks, or personally knowing someone who was killed, wounded or taken hostage. Read more
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Oh, Holy One! This report is so distressing! We thank You, O God, that the truth of the aftermath of the slaughters of Oct. 7th at the Gaza Border is now being revealed, so that we may all intercede together for the healing of those who were impacted by this traumatic event!
Father God, we ask that You would touch the hearts and the souls of the Jews who have been injured by this event. We ask for "wisdom from on high" to be granted to the counselors who are working, slowly but surely, to bring healing to these wounded hearts.
We stand united with our Jewish brothers and sisters as we cry out to the Palestinians, "NO MORE", will these attacks be allowed to stand. In Your Name, Holy One, we offer this prayer, amen and amen!
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18)
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Exporting Diesel At Your Expense
The Daily Jot, Bill Wilson, October 15, 2026
You may never buy a gallon of diesel, but you are paying for it every day. The food in your refrigerator, packages at your door, lumber at the hardware store and countless other goods move on trucks, trains and equipment powered by diesel. Farmers burn it planting and harvesting. Truckers burn it hauling. Railroads burn it moving freight across the country. When diesel soars above $6 a gallon, those costs travel through the supply chain to you. Yet while Americans are getting hammered by record diesel prices, the United States is exporting roughly 1.3 million barrels of diesel a day, more than 20% above last year. Think about that for a moment.
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) says American distillate inventories, which include diesel, have fallen below their five-year range while net exports have remained near or above five-year highs since February. Inventories are forecast to fall below 100 million barrels and remain unusually low through the end of 2026 and much of 2027. Global disruptions in Russia, the Middle East and China have reduced diesel supplies, driving international prices higher and making American diesel increasingly attractive overseas. EIA says those higher global prices incentivize US exports and acknowledges that low domestic inventories contribute to higher American diesel prices. We are producing diesel at near-record levels, yet our own supply remains dangerously tight.
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'Suspicious' mail with DSA-linked return address triggers FBI, Capitol Hill investigation
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Envelopes included a return address for the Democratic Socialists of America headquarters in New York City
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Senior Capitol Hill staff were warned that "multiple letters containing suspicious substances" were mailed out across the country and to multiple congressional offices on Thursday.
An email notice obtained by Fox News Digital sent to chiefs of staff, administrative managers and state directors said the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the FBI and U.S. Capitol Police were "investigating multiple letters containing suspicious substances that were mailed to various addresses nationwide, including multiple Congressional offices."
"Law enforcement officials are working to intercept any additional letters before they are delivered, however, it is possible that some letters may reach their destinations," the notice from the U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms read.
An FBI spokesperson declined to confirm specific instances or letters, but said in a statement that, "The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a series of suspicious mailings sent to various addresses nationwide, including Secretary of State offices and their related election offices."
"Some of the letters contained an unknown substance, and we are working closely with our law enforcement partners to respond to each incident," the spokesperson said. "We are also working with our partners to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the letters. This FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service will continue to safeguard the public and secure elections for American citizens." (Fox News) Read more.
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Almighty God,
As election day is fast approaching, this article obtained by Fox News Digital is very disturbing. We pray that the envelopes with suspicious substances being mailed out to various addresses across our nation, including Secretary of State offices and their related election offices, will be confiscated by the FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Lord, we pray that those who have plotted evil will fall into their own trap, be exposed and brought to justice. Father, since these envelopes have an allegedly out of date DSA-linked return address on them, we pray for a quick investigation so that this wickedness will be brought to an end. We pray for safety and protection for our citizens and for those who are keeping our elections secure.
In Your Mighty name, we pray. Amen and Amen.
"Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed. You will make them turn their backs when you aim at them with the bow." (Psalm 21:11-12)
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Fears of China spying on US military prompt GOP hawks to demand retaliation against the shipping giant
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The Pentagon designated COSCO as a military company and reports allege espionage aboard CCP vessels entering US waters
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Three top House Republicans are demanding a Chinese shipping giant be stripped of special privileges at American ports over concerns the vessels are allegedly spying on U.S. military communications, according to a letter exclusively obtained by Fox News Digital.
COSCO, a shipping and logistics company owned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and based in Shanghai, has received favorable treatment under a Coast Guard program designed to reward trusted commercial operators. But China hawks in Congress want to revoke those privileges following a September report that the vessels are being used to gather intelligence.
In an Oct. 14 letter, three top Republican lawmakers identified that as of July 15, 2026, there were 11 COSCO vessels listed in the Coast Guard's Quality Shipping for the 21st Century program, known as Qualship 21 — despite the Pentagon designating them as a Chinese military company.
House China Committee Chairman John Moolenaar, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., and Rep. Carlos Gimenez, chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, are pressing Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to revoke COSCO vessels' enrollment in the Coast Guard's program. (Fox News) Read more here.
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Father God, as intercessors we ask that our government and military leaders seek Your guidance and use common sense in executing their assignments. Lord, it seems we missed the boat as far as seeking Your wisdom in regulating Qualship 21 eligibility rules. Since the Coast Guard and Pentagon have allowed the Chinese military shipping company, COSCO, special privileges—including fewer inspections—we now have a letter from three lawmakers to immediately revoke COSCO’s special status and investigate their activities more closely. These measures will include investigating suspected attempts to intercept U.S. military communications, gather intelligence, steal secret technology and monitor military activity near their location.
Father, we confess that we stupidly and foolishly trusted the CCP military company, COSCO, to be good and play fair. We have seen so many incidents here in the past few decades of Chinese Communist spying and interference; buying up land near our military installations; attempts to control U.S. colleges and universities with “donations”, secret Chinese police stations and more. Forgive us, Lord; and help us to forgive those who sought and granted COSCO’s special status, whether blinded by ignorance or lured by greed.
Lord, we pray that the three lawmakers’ request to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to revoke COSCO’s special status and that of other questionable shipping companies, be quickly accepted so that the enrollment of COSCO and the like in this Coast Guard program be rescinded.
"You shall make no covenant with them or with their gods. They shall not live in your land, because they will make you sin against Me; for if you serve their gods, it will surely be a snare to you.” (Exodus 23:32-33)
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DOJ gives California 48 hours to review list of possible noncitizens on voter rolls
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State has 48 hours to confirm whether individuals on a federal list were sent ballots ahead of midterm elections
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The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action after it says the state mailed ballots to noncitizens ahead of the midterm elections.
The DOJ sent a letter on Tuesday to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber informing her that federal officials provided Los Angeles County election officials with a list of names of individuals who authorities believe to be noncitizens.
Acting Deputy U.S. Attorney Trent McCotter warned that the state has 48 hours to confirm whether any of the individuals on the list were mailed ballots for the November 3 election. That deadline will expire later on Thursday (October 15th).
"If you cannot implement this process by then, given the ongoing federal election, the United States will have no choice but to seek emergency relief," the letter states.
Weber released a statement protesting the federal demands on Wednesday, connecting it to earlier efforts by the DOJ to expunge noncitizens from California's voter rolls.
"In July of this year, President Trump and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin made (still) unsubstantiated claims that California had 190,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls. Given the many high-profile examples of states purging U.S. citizens from their voter rolls based on DHS/SAVE data, SOS immediately requested written information about their methodology and data sources to back up their claims. They refused and provided California with nothing," Weber said in a statement. (Fox News) Read more here.
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Father God, we thank You for those who have walked the sites where these documents are located. We trust that, as a result of their efforts, every hidden thing will be revealed so that these ballots, sent in illegally by noncitizens, shall be removed; and that JUSTICE WILL RULE IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. In Jesus' name, amen and amen!
"I have given you every place on which the sole of your foot treads, just as I promised to Moses." (Joshua 1:3)
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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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'Dude! No way!' Scientists jump for joy over Artemis II moon science results
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996 new images, 814 GB of observations and 521 minutes of never-before-heard crew audio.
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We have our first look at the science from Artemis II, and it's as amazing as we might have hoped.
This past April, four astronauts strapped in for a flyby around the moon and back to Earth. The first mission to the moon since the Apollo program ended in 1972, this success marked an incredible historic milestone. The Artemis II crew also conducted groundbreaking science, observing parts of the moon no human had ever laid eyes on before. And now, we have our first look at some of the science from the mission.
"It's the science community's job now to take these data and go do magical things with it," David Hollibaugh Baker, a member of the Artemis II Lunar Science Team, said during a Wednesday (10/7) press conference that announced the mission's initial science results.
This is just the first batch of data from the mission, but it includes a whopping 996 new images, 814 GB of observations and 521 minutes of audio from the crew that has never been heard before. Everything from that astronauts' handwritten notes and drawings to photographs and verbal observations have revealed exciting new information — about impact flashes on the moon, for example, as well as the terminator line between the lunar "day" and "night" sides and a whole range of lunar colors and observations from beyond the mysterious far side.
Let's take a quick look at some of the highlights. (Space.com) Read More
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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths."
(Proverbs 3:5,6)
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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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