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Around the World
B-52 drops record number of smart bombs on Taliban
The US has set a record for the number of guided bombs dropped from a single bomber in a series of strikes against the Taliban.
U.S., China reaffirm commitment to pressure North Korea: State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to exert pressure in Pyongyang over its nuclear weapons on Thursday, the U.S. State Department said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Long-Lost Tribe of Israel Returns to Pray at Western Wall
A group of Asian Jews from the lost 'Bnei Menashe' tribe got the chance to pray at Judaism's holiest sites this week.
Inside the United States
Senate plan offers Trump 10 percent of border wall, amnesty for 1.8 million ‘Dreamers’
Bipartisan negotiators are looking at a plan that would pay for as little as 10 percent of President Trump’s border wall in exchange for legalizing 1.8 million illegal immigrant 'Dreamers,' one of the senators involved in the talks said Thursday night.
Dow plunges more than 1,000 points, falls into correction territory
The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 1,033 points Thursday, its second-worst drop in history, extending its losses in the recent selloff to more than 10% and putting it officially into correction territory.
Congressional leaders battle clock, Rand Paul in bid to stop shutdown
Congressional leaders were racing another government shutdown clock Thursday night, searching for votes to approve a budget deal that could set the stage for the biggest spending increase in U.S. history.
Trump budget to include $3 billion for border wall: official
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal to be unveiled on Monday will include a request for $3 billion as a down payment on building a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, a senior administration official said on Thursday.
Atheists slam Trump for referencing only Christianity at prayer breakfast
Atheists are calling foul after President Trump only referenced Christianity, and specifically Jesus Christ, in his remarks Thursday at the 66th annual National Prayer Breakfast.
U.S. unemployment claims plummet to 45-year low
Unemployment numbers in the United States continue to drop, with new figures Thursday showing the lowest number of claims filed in 45 years.
B-52 drops record number of smart bombs on Taliban
The US has set a record for the number of guided bombs dropped from a single bomber in a series of strikes against the Taliban.
U.S., China reaffirm commitment to pressure North Korea: State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to exert pressure in Pyongyang over its nuclear weapons on Thursday, the U.S. State Department said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Long-Lost Tribe of Israel Returns to Pray at Western Wall
A group of Asian Jews from the lost 'Bnei Menashe' tribe got the chance to pray at Judaism's holiest sites this week.
Inside the United States
Senate plan offers Trump 10 percent of border wall, amnesty for 1.8 million ‘Dreamers’
Bipartisan negotiators are looking at a plan that would pay for as little as 10 percent of President Trump’s border wall in exchange for legalizing 1.8 million illegal immigrant 'Dreamers,' one of the senators involved in the talks said Thursday night.
Dow plunges more than 1,000 points, falls into correction territory
The Dow Jones industrial average plunged 1,033 points Thursday, its second-worst drop in history, extending its losses in the recent selloff to more than 10% and putting it officially into correction territory.
Congressional leaders battle clock, Rand Paul in bid to stop shutdown
Congressional leaders were racing another government shutdown clock Thursday night, searching for votes to approve a budget deal that could set the stage for the biggest spending increase in U.S. history.
Trump budget to include $3 billion for border wall: official
President Donald Trump’s budget proposal to be unveiled on Monday will include a request for $3 billion as a down payment on building a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico, a senior administration official said on Thursday.
Atheists slam Trump for referencing only Christianity at prayer breakfast
Atheists are calling foul after President Trump only referenced Christianity, and specifically Jesus Christ, in his remarks Thursday at the 66th annual National Prayer Breakfast.
U.S. unemployment claims plummet to 45-year low
Unemployment numbers in the United States continue to drop, with new figures Thursday showing the lowest number of claims filed in 45 years.
Around the World
American-led coalition forces conduct airstrikes against pro-Assad regime forces in Syria
The American-led coalition in Syria conducted an airstrike on pro-regime forces after an 'unprovoked' attack on the headquarters of the Syrian Democratic Forces Wednesday.
Obama-era cash traced to Iran-backed terrorists
The U.S. government has traced some of the $1.7 billion released to Iran by the Obama administration to Iranian-backed terrorists in the two years since the cash was transferred.
Oil World Turns Upside Down as U.S. Sells Oil in Middle East
The United Arab Emirates, a model Persian Gulf petro-state where endless billions from crude exports feed a giant sovereign wealth fund, isn’t the most obvious customer for Texan oil.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas, Putin to discuss new peace talks mechanism sidelining US
When they meet on February 12, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss a new proposed peace negotiations mechanism meant to sideline the United States, a Palestinian diplomat in Russia told the Russian Interfax news agency on Wednesday.
Alleged Israeli Strike on Syria Facility Targeted Hezbollah's Efforts to Enhance Missile Capabilities
The village of Jamraya is located several kilometers northeast of Damascus, near a large military and research complex. The entrance to the well-guarded facility is likely permitted exclusively to people who have been checked and approved by Syria's internal security apparatuses.
5 reasons why Israel is ready for war with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a simple, straightforward message this week when he toured Israel’s border with Syria and Lebanon with top security officials.
Inside the United States
Uranium One informant makes Clinton allegations in testimony
An FBI informant connected to the Uranium One controversy told three congressional committees in written testimony that Moscow routed millions of dollars to America with the expectation it would be used to benefit Bill Clinton's charitable efforts while Secretary of State Hillary Clinton quarterbacked a 'reset' in US-Russian relations.
Senate Leaders Announce 2-Year Budget Deal with Huge Spending Increases
Congressional leaders have finally reached an agreement on a two-year deal that would lift budget caps on defense and domestic spending, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced Wednesday afternoon.
Russians penetrated U.S. voter systems, says top U.S. official
The U.S. official in charge of protecting American elections from hacking says the Russians successfully penetrated the voter registration rolls of several U.S. states prior to the 2016 presidential election.
FBI lovers' latest text messages: Obama 'wants to know everything'
Newly revealed text messages between FBI paramours Peter Strzok and Lisa Page include an exchange about preparing talking points for then-FBI Director James Comey to give to President Obama, who wanted 'to know everything we’re doing.'
Ohio strikes a blow against abortion clinics
On Tuesday, the Ohio Supreme Court lambasted two abortion clinics in Ohio with rulings that prompted praise from pro-life advocates. The court ruled in favor of the Ohio Department of Health’s 2014 decision to shut down an abortion clinic, Capital Care of Toledo, because of health violations and risks to patients there. Justices also ruled that Preterm of Cleveland can’t sue over abortion-related restrictions which were in the state’s budget bill back in 2013.
Christian News
4 stabbed at Texas home church service; suspect in custody
Four people were stabbed Wednesday during a church service at a Texas home and a man is in custody, police said.
Trump, Wentz Among Speakers at National Prayer Breakfast
People from around the world are gathering in Washington, DC Thursday for the 66th annual National Prayer Breakfast.
American-led coalition forces conduct airstrikes against pro-Assad regime forces in Syria
The American-led coalition in Syria conducted an airstrike on pro-regime forces after an 'unprovoked' attack on the headquarters of the Syrian Democratic Forces Wednesday.
Obama-era cash traced to Iran-backed terrorists
The U.S. government has traced some of the $1.7 billion released to Iran by the Obama administration to Iranian-backed terrorists in the two years since the cash was transferred.
Oil World Turns Upside Down as U.S. Sells Oil in Middle East
The United Arab Emirates, a model Persian Gulf petro-state where endless billions from crude exports feed a giant sovereign wealth fund, isn’t the most obvious customer for Texan oil.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas, Putin to discuss new peace talks mechanism sidelining US
When they meet on February 12, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss a new proposed peace negotiations mechanism meant to sideline the United States, a Palestinian diplomat in Russia told the Russian Interfax news agency on Wednesday.
Alleged Israeli Strike on Syria Facility Targeted Hezbollah's Efforts to Enhance Missile Capabilities
The village of Jamraya is located several kilometers northeast of Damascus, near a large military and research complex. The entrance to the well-guarded facility is likely permitted exclusively to people who have been checked and approved by Syria's internal security apparatuses.
5 reasons why Israel is ready for war with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a simple, straightforward message this week when he toured Israel’s border with Syria and Lebanon with top security officials.
Inside the United States
Uranium One informant makes Clinton allegations in testimony
An FBI informant connected to the Uranium One controversy told three congressional committees in written testimony that Moscow routed millions of dollars to America with the expectation it would be used to benefit Bill Clinton's charitable efforts while Secretary of State Hillary Clinton quarterbacked a 'reset' in US-Russian relations.
Senate Leaders Announce 2-Year Budget Deal with Huge Spending Increases
Congressional leaders have finally reached an agreement on a two-year deal that would lift budget caps on defense and domestic spending, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced Wednesday afternoon.
Russians penetrated U.S. voter systems, says top U.S. official
The U.S. official in charge of protecting American elections from hacking says the Russians successfully penetrated the voter registration rolls of several U.S. states prior to the 2016 presidential election.
FBI lovers' latest text messages: Obama 'wants to know everything'
Newly revealed text messages between FBI paramours Peter Strzok and Lisa Page include an exchange about preparing talking points for then-FBI Director James Comey to give to President Obama, who wanted 'to know everything we’re doing.'
Ohio strikes a blow against abortion clinics
On Tuesday, the Ohio Supreme Court lambasted two abortion clinics in Ohio with rulings that prompted praise from pro-life advocates. The court ruled in favor of the Ohio Department of Health’s 2014 decision to shut down an abortion clinic, Capital Care of Toledo, because of health violations and risks to patients there. Justices also ruled that Preterm of Cleveland can’t sue over abortion-related restrictions which were in the state’s budget bill back in 2013.
Christian News
4 stabbed at Texas home church service; suspect in custody
Four people were stabbed Wednesday during a church service at a Texas home and a man is in custody, police said.
Trump, Wentz Among Speakers at National Prayer Breakfast
People from around the world are gathering in Washington, DC Thursday for the 66th annual National Prayer Breakfast.
Around the World
Syria used banned chemical weapons in Sunday gas attack, officials say
Amnesty International has accused the Assad regime of showing “utter contempt” of international law following a chlorine gas attack on the town of Saraqib Sunday. This latest chemical attack comes just one day before the U.N. Security Council failed to agree on a U.S.-proposed statement Monday condemning the continued use of chemical weapons in the war-torn nation. Russia was blamed by some diplomats for its failure.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria says Israeli war planes target a position near Damascus - state TV
The Syrian army said Israeli war planes fired a number of rockets from Lebanese airspace targeting an army position in a rural area near Damascus on Wednesday, a statement carried by Syrian state television said.
Inside the United States
Trump dossier author misled FBI, Grassley says in criminal referral to Justice Dept.
Christopher Steele, author of the infamous Trump-Russia dossier, misled the FBI into making false assertions to a judge to gain a wiretap on a Trump campaign volunteer, according to a Senate document released Tuesday evening.
House moves forward on bill that would avert shutdown
The House voted Tuesday to avert another government shutdown, approving a bill to fund the military for the rest of the year and domestic operations for six more weeks, as all sides sounded optimistic about a broader deal.
Trump: ‘I’d love to see a shutdown’ unless Dems fix immigration
President Trump said Tuesday that he would 'love to see a shutdown' over immigration if Democrats don’t come to the table to negotiate on border security and other stiff enforcement measures, escalating the stakes with less than four weeks to go before a deadline for action.
Christian News
Judge rules California can’t force Christian baker to make same-sex wedding cakes
A California judge refused this week to order a baker to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, ruling that to do otherwise would be to trample on the baker’s free speech rights.
Syria used banned chemical weapons in Sunday gas attack, officials say
Amnesty International has accused the Assad regime of showing “utter contempt” of international law following a chlorine gas attack on the town of Saraqib Sunday. This latest chemical attack comes just one day before the U.N. Security Council failed to agree on a U.S.-proposed statement Monday condemning the continued use of chemical weapons in the war-torn nation. Russia was blamed by some diplomats for its failure.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria says Israeli war planes target a position near Damascus - state TV
The Syrian army said Israeli war planes fired a number of rockets from Lebanese airspace targeting an army position in a rural area near Damascus on Wednesday, a statement carried by Syrian state television said.
Inside the United States
Trump dossier author misled FBI, Grassley says in criminal referral to Justice Dept.
Christopher Steele, author of the infamous Trump-Russia dossier, misled the FBI into making false assertions to a judge to gain a wiretap on a Trump campaign volunteer, according to a Senate document released Tuesday evening.
House moves forward on bill that would avert shutdown
The House voted Tuesday to avert another government shutdown, approving a bill to fund the military for the rest of the year and domestic operations for six more weeks, as all sides sounded optimistic about a broader deal.
Trump: ‘I’d love to see a shutdown’ unless Dems fix immigration
President Trump said Tuesday that he would 'love to see a shutdown' over immigration if Democrats don’t come to the table to negotiate on border security and other stiff enforcement measures, escalating the stakes with less than four weeks to go before a deadline for action.
Christian News
Judge rules California can’t force Christian baker to make same-sex wedding cakes
A California judge refused this week to order a baker to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple, ruling that to do otherwise would be to trample on the baker’s free speech rights.