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• Congress Threatens ‘Consequences’ After Canadian Incompetence Leaves Big Chunk of U.S. with Dangerous Air Quality July 18, 2026
  Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, America has maintained a frosty relationship with its neighbor to the north. Needless to say, the heat and smoke from Canadian wildfires will not thaw those relations. According to CBS News, winds have carried hazardous smoke from more than 100 out-of-control Canadian wildfires into the Upper Midwest […]
  The Western Journal
• Republicans Push DOJ Probe After Mamdani Administration’s Near-Meeting with Iran July 18, 2026
  Lawmakers have requested that the Department of Justice investigate New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration after his office attempted to organize a meeting with an Iranian official. “We write with concern about the recent actions of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Administration,” the letter, led by Rep. Addison McDowell (R-SC) and sent to Acting Attorney General […]
  American Faith
• A 28 Item Grocery Order From Target That Cost $64.50 In 2020 Is Now $158.30 In 2026 July 18, 2026
  The cost of living has become absolutely suffocating for millions of Americans. For years, the bureaucrats in Washington have been feeding us numbers that show that the rate of inflation is low, but it is obvious to everyone that what they are telling us is simply not true. Many of the items that I regularly […]
  Michael Snyder
• CENTCOM Hits Iranian Infrastructure, Jerusalem Ready to Rejoin Fight July 18, 2026
  Washington and Tehran are moving further away from diplomacy as the U.S. struck Iran for a sixth consecutive night. Israel says it’s ready to rejoin if called upon. In the latest wave of strikes, U.S. forces targeted Iranian military infrastructure as hopes for de-escalation continue to fade. Bridges, airports, and communication towers are the latest […]
  CBN News
• From Skeptic to Believer: Jewish Man Says Cataracts Vanished Instantly After Prayer July 17, 2026
  For Harvey Katz, one conversation about eternity forever changed the direction of his life. Decades later, he says another conversation ended with something he still describes as one of the most remarkable miracles he has ever witnessed. Appearing on Sid Roth’s It’s Supernatural!, Katz—a Jewish believer in Jesus—shared his testimony of coming to faith and […]
  Abby Trivett
• Why Is the Vatican Pushing for Nuclear Disarmament Now? July 17, 2026
  Artificial intelligence is no longer just a conversation happening in Silicon Valley boardrooms or behind the closed doors of government agencies. It has become a global moral debate—and now, the Vatican is making it unmistakably clear that it believes the stakes are higher than many realize. This week, more than 200 Nobel laureates, scientists, artificial […]
  Abby Trivett
• Kenneth Copeland: Why Most Christians Are Defeating Themselves With One Daily Habit July 17, 2026
  After nearly six decades of ministry, Kenneth Copeland says the greatest revelation he continues to discover isn’t a new doctrine or hidden prophecy—it’s the unchanging power of God’s Word. During a recent episode of the Kenneth Copeland Podcast, the veteran minister shared why he believes Scripture remains the foundation for every area of a believer’s […]
  Abby Trivett
• L.A. Marzulli Sounds Alarm as Congress Reopens Operation Paperclip, Connects It to MKUltra and End-Times Deception July 17, 2026
  What if one of America’s most controversial intelligence operations never truly became history? As renewed congressional interest shines a spotlight on Operation Paperclip and the origins of the CIA’s infamous MKUltra program, author and filmmaker L.A. Marzulli believes Christians should pay close attention—not because of political intrigue alone, but because he sees the fingerprints of […]
  Abby Trivett
• Israel Prepares for 2000th Anniversary of Jesus’ Baptism in 2030, Expecting ‘Millions of Christian Pilgrims’ July 17, 2026
  The Foreign Ministry announced Wednesday that it is preparing for the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism in 2030, establishing a dedicated group headed by its Special Envoy to the Christian World. Describing the anniversary as “a milestone of profound spiritual significance for more than two billion Christians worldwide,” Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar established a dedicated […]
  All Israel News
• Venus, Crescent Moon to Put on a Stunning Show in Friday Night Sky July 17, 2026
  Skywatchers across the United States will have a chance to witness a striking celestial display Friday evening as the bright planet Venus appears alongside the crescent moon shortly after sunset. According to a Fox Weather report, the event will be visible “to the naked eye,” giving millions of Americans an opportunity to enjoy one of […]
  James Lasher
• Earthquake Hits Near Yellowstone Supervolcano. Could It Be a Sign of Something Bigger? July 17, 2026
  A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Yellowstone National Park on Thursday morning, shaking an area just miles from the park’s massive volcanic caldera and renewing attention on one of the world’s most closely watched supervolcanoes. The U.S. Geological Survey detected the quake at about 9:20 a.m. ET along the Yellowstone River, roughly seven miles from the […]
  James Lasher
• 7 Reasons God Won’t Promote You Until You’re Ready July 17, 2026
  Everyone wants the harvest. Few people want the plow. We celebrate the breakthrough, the open door, the fulfilled promise and the visible fruit. But long before the harvest appears, there is often a season of resistance, hidden work and painful preparation. In a new episode of “The Leader’s Cut,” Pastor Preston Morrison unpacked seven biblical […]
  Abby Trivett
• Pastor Says Book Foretold Current Unrest, Points to Wars, Debt and Biblical Timing July 17, 2026
  Pastor Mark Biltz, founder of El Shaddai Ministries in Washington state, says current events are unfolding largely as he described them in his book “America at War,” published in 2023. Biltz, who has spoken at congregations and conferences in 25 countries, teaches that biblical feast days and prophetic timelines can be used to anticipate major […]
  Mark Biltz
• Court Acquits Men Convicted of Killing Christian Couple in Pakistan July 17, 2026
  LAHORE, Pakistan (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Pakistan’s Supreme Court last week overturned the death sentences of the remaining three men convicted in the 2014 lynching of a Christian couple burned alive after being falsely accused of blasphemy, sources said. Christian attorney Basharat Masih, who attended the hearing at the Supreme Court’s principal seat […]
  Morning Star News
• Jim Daly Announces Leadership Transition After Two Decades Guiding Focus on the Family July 17, 2026
  After nearly 20 years leading Focus on the Family, President Jim Daly has announced the ministry has begun the search for its next leader, launching what is expected to be a 12- to 18-month succession process ahead of the organization’s 50th anniversary in 2027. According to The Christian Post, the transition is being planned from […]
  James Lasher
• DHS Uncovers 278,000 Illegal Foreign Voter Registrations July 17, 2026
  During a primetime election integrity speech to the nation on Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that the Department of Homeland Security had identified at least 278,000 non-U.S. citizens who were illegally registered to vote in federal elections. The speech covered what Trump called “five major areas of concern” regarding election security, primary among them being China compromising […]
  The Western Journal
• New Bill Protects Americans from Surveillance State July 17, 2026
  Rep. Keith Self introduced a bill this week that requires law enforcement agencies to obtain a warrant before collecting surveillance data from Americans. The legislation, called the Protecting Rights in Video and Equipment Acquired Discovery (PRIVACY) Act, limits data retention, demands lists of intrusive tech be created, and prohibits the use of federal funds in […]
  American Faith
• UK Denies Entry to Christian MP Convicted of Hate Speech July 17, 2026
  Finnish Parliament Member Päivi Räsänen says she has been banned from traveling to the UK after the British government revoked her electronic travel authorization (ETA), after first approving it. Finland’s Supreme Court earlier this year upheld a conviction against the former Finnish interior minister and doctor on a hate speech charge related to her public […]
  CBN News
• JD Vance Alleges Foreign Influence Campaign Tried to Derail Trump’s Iran Peace Effort July 16, 2026
  Vice President JD Vance said he believes a foreign-backed influence campaign sought to derail the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iran, arguing that some critics were motivated by a desire to prolong military conflict rather than secure a diplomatic resolution. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience, Vance repeatedly emphasized that Israel remains a close U.S. ally […]
  James Lasher
• Scientists’ New Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Could Change Everything July 16, 2026
  Alzheimer’s disease has long been one of the most heartbreaking diagnoses a family can receive. It slowly steals memories, names, conversations and, eventually, the very people loved ones have known for decades. But new research is offering fresh hope that the disease’s relentless progression may one day be slowed in a way scientists have pursued […]
  Abby Trivett