Prophecy News Watch - July 23, 2026
Around the World
U.S. Surges Forces Toward Middle East as Trump Threatens Iranian Bridges, Power Plants
The United States is rapidly moving additional military forces, aircraft, medical personnel and weaponry toward the Middle East, giving President Donald Trump expanded options for a potentially wider campaign against Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Ukraine Intensifies Crimea Drone Campaign As Military Shake-Up Sparks Protests
Ukraine intensified its long-range drone campaign against Russian-occupied Crimea and other targets Wednesday while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced mounting political pressure at home over a sweeping military leadership shake-up that has triggered nationwide protests.
France Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
France’s Parliament has approved a sweeping ban preventing children under the age of 15 from using social media, making the country the first member of the European Union to adopt a blanket nationwide prohibition.
Trump Approves Landmark Saudi Nuclear Deal, Opening Door to Domestic Uranium Enrichment
President Donald Trump has formally approved a sweeping civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could eventually permit uranium enrichment inside the kingdom, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal.
Trump Warns Houthis Against Red Sea Blockade as Conflict With Saudi Arabia Escalates
President Donald Trump warned Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels that the United States is prepared to take military action if the terrorist group follows through on its threat to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea.
Hungary Raids Orbán Party Data Center In Major Corruption Probe
Hungarian authorities on Tuesday raided a data center used by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party in a major corruption investigation into the alleged misuse of public funds during his 16 years in office.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
New Mossad Chief Met CIA Director in Washington for Iran War Talks
Israel’s newly appointed Mossad director, Roman Gofman, quietly traveled to Washington earlier this month for high-level talks with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and White House officials focused on Iran’s nuclear program and the continuing regional war, according to an Axios report published Wednesday.
Dutch To Ban Goods From Israeli Settlements As EU Remains Divided
The Netherlands will ban the import, purchase, sale, and intermediary trade of goods originating from Israeli settlements beginning September 22, becoming the latest European Union nation to adopt such restrictions.
Inside the United States
House Passes Bill Restricting Stock Trading by Members of Congress
The House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday barring members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks while lawmakers remain in office.
House Passes Defense Bill With Trump-Backed Election Integrity Measure
The Republican-led House of Representatives narrowly passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill Wednesday that incorporates major election integrity provisions championed by President Donald Trump.
Republicans’ $95B Budget Resolution Passes House
Republicans’ blueprint for a third party-line bill passed the U.S. House on a slim two-vote margin Wednesday, despite grumblings from fiscal hawks over the bill’s $95 billion price tag.
$1.15T Pentagon Funding Authorization Bill Passes U.S. House
A $1.15 trillion annual defense funding bill finally passed the U.S. House Wednesday after weeks of delay.
Trump’s Top MAGA Advisers Gather to Plot Republican Midterm Strategy
President Donald Trump’s senior political advisers gathered in Washington on Tuesday to review polling, messaging, and campaign strategy ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, according to an exclusive report by Axios.
U.S. Surges Forces Toward Middle East as Trump Threatens Iranian Bridges, Power Plants
The United States is rapidly moving additional military forces, aircraft, medical personnel and weaponry toward the Middle East, giving President Donald Trump expanded options for a potentially wider campaign against Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Ukraine Intensifies Crimea Drone Campaign As Military Shake-Up Sparks Protests
Ukraine intensified its long-range drone campaign against Russian-occupied Crimea and other targets Wednesday while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced mounting political pressure at home over a sweeping military leadership shake-up that has triggered nationwide protests.
France Approves Social Media Ban for Children Under 15
France’s Parliament has approved a sweeping ban preventing children under the age of 15 from using social media, making the country the first member of the European Union to adopt a blanket nationwide prohibition.
Trump Approves Landmark Saudi Nuclear Deal, Opening Door to Domestic Uranium Enrichment
President Donald Trump has formally approved a sweeping civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that could eventually permit uranium enrichment inside the kingdom, according to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal.
Trump Warns Houthis Against Red Sea Blockade as Conflict With Saudi Arabia Escalates
President Donald Trump warned Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels that the United States is prepared to take military action if the terrorist group follows through on its threat to blockade Saudi shipping in the Red Sea.
Hungary Raids Orbán Party Data Center In Major Corruption Probe
Hungarian authorities on Tuesday raided a data center used by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party in a major corruption investigation into the alleged misuse of public funds during his 16 years in office.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
New Mossad Chief Met CIA Director in Washington for Iran War Talks
Israel’s newly appointed Mossad director, Roman Gofman, quietly traveled to Washington earlier this month for high-level talks with CIA Director John Ratcliffe and White House officials focused on Iran’s nuclear program and the continuing regional war, according to an Axios report published Wednesday.
Dutch To Ban Goods From Israeli Settlements As EU Remains Divided
The Netherlands will ban the import, purchase, sale, and intermediary trade of goods originating from Israeli settlements beginning September 22, becoming the latest European Union nation to adopt such restrictions.
Inside the United States
House Passes Bill Restricting Stock Trading by Members of Congress
The House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday barring members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks while lawmakers remain in office.
House Passes Defense Bill With Trump-Backed Election Integrity Measure
The Republican-led House of Representatives narrowly passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill Wednesday that incorporates major election integrity provisions championed by President Donald Trump.
Republicans’ $95B Budget Resolution Passes House
Republicans’ blueprint for a third party-line bill passed the U.S. House on a slim two-vote margin Wednesday, despite grumblings from fiscal hawks over the bill’s $95 billion price tag.
$1.15T Pentagon Funding Authorization Bill Passes U.S. House
A $1.15 trillion annual defense funding bill finally passed the U.S. House Wednesday after weeks of delay.
Trump’s Top MAGA Advisers Gather to Plot Republican Midterm Strategy
President Donald Trump’s senior political advisers gathered in Washington on Tuesday to review polling, messaging, and campaign strategy ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, according to an exclusive report by Axios.