Prophecy News Watch - April 5, 2018
Around the World
Russian oligarchs reportedly to be targeted under new US sanctions
Russian oligarchs with ties to President Vladimir Putin are to face sanctions in the US, according to American media reports, in retaliation for Moscow's interference in the 2016 US election.
Haley Assails Assad Regime’s Use of Chemical Weapons, Amid Uncertainty Over Trump’s Stance on Syria
Amid uncertainty over the future direction of US policy in Syria, Nikki Haley — the US Ambassador to the UN — issued a stinging rebuke on Wednesday to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime over its continued use of chemical weapons.
Russia tests ASAT missile
Russia has conducted a flight test of a new anti-satellite missile in what Pentagon officials say is a step in advancing Moscow’s space warfare capabilities.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Mossad chief ‘100 percent certain’ Iran still seeks nuclear bomb
The head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency is '100 percent certain' that Iran remains committed to developing a nuclear bomb and believes the international community must change or scrap its nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic.
IDF: Israeli aircraft targets armed Palestinian approaching Gaza fence
An Israeli aircraft targeted an armed Palestinian approaching the Gaza security fence early Thursday morning, the army said, as border tensions persisted after at least 18 Palestinians were reported killed in clashes over the past week.
Inside the United States
Threatening legal fight, Nunes demands document that kicked off FBI Trump-Russia investigation
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., has sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray demanding an uncensored copy of the document the bureau used to formally begin its investigation into alleged collusion between Russia and Trump's presidential campaign.
President Trump orders National Guard to the Mexican border
President Trump on Wednesday formally ordered the Pentagon and Homeland Security to deploy National Guard troops to the Mexican border to stem illegal crossings and drug trafficking.
Nancy Pelosi says Democrats will work with Republicans on new tax law after they win House
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that Democrats will work with Republicans to rework the GOP tax overhaul after taking back the majority next year.
Strzok and Page Texts Reveal FBI, DOJ Rush to Obtain Anti-Trump FISA Warrant
Congressional investigators have uncovered text messages between FBI lovebirds Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, revealing that the bureau may have improperly coordinated with Department of Justice officials in an effort to rush the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant on former Trump campaign volunteer Carter Page, investigative journalist Sara Carter reported in an exclusive Tuesday. The communications were released to congressional investigators last week.
House Intel Chairman Threatens Legal Action Against FBI, DOJ Over Russia Records
The chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is threatening legal action against the Department of Justice and FBI for what he says is a failure to comply with a subpoena for documents related to the investigation of the Trump campaign.
Trump, GOP could claw back omnibus spending with little-used budget tool
President Trump and congressional Republicans could claw back parts of the just-signed spending bill for fiscal 2018 using a budget tool that has fallen into disuse in recent decades.
Christian News
Missionaries at border spread Christianity to North Korea
Missionaries in northeastern China are engaged in a dangerous work: spreading Christianity across the border to North Korea.
Rwanda closes thousands of churches in bid for more control
Rwanda's government has closed thousands of churches and dozens of mosques as it seeks to assert more control over a vibrant religious community whose sometimes makeshift operations, authorities say, have threatened the lives of followers.
Russian oligarchs reportedly to be targeted under new US sanctions
Russian oligarchs with ties to President Vladimir Putin are to face sanctions in the US, according to American media reports, in retaliation for Moscow's interference in the 2016 US election.
Haley Assails Assad Regime’s Use of Chemical Weapons, Amid Uncertainty Over Trump’s Stance on Syria
Amid uncertainty over the future direction of US policy in Syria, Nikki Haley — the US Ambassador to the UN — issued a stinging rebuke on Wednesday to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime over its continued use of chemical weapons.
Russia tests ASAT missile
Russia has conducted a flight test of a new anti-satellite missile in what Pentagon officials say is a step in advancing Moscow’s space warfare capabilities.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Mossad chief ‘100 percent certain’ Iran still seeks nuclear bomb
The head of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency is '100 percent certain' that Iran remains committed to developing a nuclear bomb and believes the international community must change or scrap its nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic.
IDF: Israeli aircraft targets armed Palestinian approaching Gaza fence
An Israeli aircraft targeted an armed Palestinian approaching the Gaza security fence early Thursday morning, the army said, as border tensions persisted after at least 18 Palestinians were reported killed in clashes over the past week.
Inside the United States
Threatening legal fight, Nunes demands document that kicked off FBI Trump-Russia investigation
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., has sent a letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein and FBI Director Christopher Wray demanding an uncensored copy of the document the bureau used to formally begin its investigation into alleged collusion between Russia and Trump's presidential campaign.
President Trump orders National Guard to the Mexican border
President Trump on Wednesday formally ordered the Pentagon and Homeland Security to deploy National Guard troops to the Mexican border to stem illegal crossings and drug trafficking.
Nancy Pelosi says Democrats will work with Republicans on new tax law after they win House
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday that Democrats will work with Republicans to rework the GOP tax overhaul after taking back the majority next year.
Strzok and Page Texts Reveal FBI, DOJ Rush to Obtain Anti-Trump FISA Warrant
Congressional investigators have uncovered text messages between FBI lovebirds Peter Strzok and Lisa Page, revealing that the bureau may have improperly coordinated with Department of Justice officials in an effort to rush the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrant on former Trump campaign volunteer Carter Page, investigative journalist Sara Carter reported in an exclusive Tuesday. The communications were released to congressional investigators last week.
House Intel Chairman Threatens Legal Action Against FBI, DOJ Over Russia Records
The chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is threatening legal action against the Department of Justice and FBI for what he says is a failure to comply with a subpoena for documents related to the investigation of the Trump campaign.
Trump, GOP could claw back omnibus spending with little-used budget tool
President Trump and congressional Republicans could claw back parts of the just-signed spending bill for fiscal 2018 using a budget tool that has fallen into disuse in recent decades.
Christian News
Missionaries at border spread Christianity to North Korea
Missionaries in northeastern China are engaged in a dangerous work: spreading Christianity across the border to North Korea.
Rwanda closes thousands of churches in bid for more control
Rwanda's government has closed thousands of churches and dozens of mosques as it seeks to assert more control over a vibrant religious community whose sometimes makeshift operations, authorities say, have threatened the lives of followers.