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CBN News sits down with Chonda Pierce for a lot of laughs, and a few tears too: "Life Is Funny Until It's Not: A Comic's Story of Love, Loss, and Lunacy" CBN's Efrem Graham sat down with Chonda on Studio 5 for more about this project and her Christian faith journey through life's highs and lows. "I think the lunacy has been there 24/7, always," she said. "The loss and the laughter comes and goes." https://www2.cbn.com/news/entertainment/chonda-pierce-life-funny-until-its-not

Biden and Harris Want Ceasefire |CBN NewsWatch - July 26, 2024 JERUSALEM, Israel – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces one more important meeting – at Mar-a-Lago with Former President Donald Trump – before he returns from a highly successful speech and series of meetings in Washington to the seven-front war against a myriad of Iranian proxies attacking Israel from Tehran to Yemen. The prime minister’s 57 standing ovations before Congress attest to his unique ability to communicate, in excellent English, his government’s quest to pursue victory in the wars against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, as well as his hopes for the post-war future, which include a Middle East military alliance against Iran and an extension of the Abraham Accords. WATCH Netanyahu Hails Israeli-US Bond, Reminds Protesters Israel the 'Land of the Bible' for 4,000 Years His success was also measured – to some extent – by those seeking to depose him and his coalition government. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who called on the Senate floor in mid-March for Netanyahu’s ouster and new Israeli elections, grudgingly attended his address. The Biden administration, which put off any meeting in Washington with Israel’s longest-serving leader for the better part of two years, at last followed through with the optics of a Netanyahu meet and greet at the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris, who must now, as her party’s presumptive nominee for president, navigate the treacherous intra-party split between fiercely anti-Netanyahu progressives and moderate long-time Israel supporters, did not show up for the Netanyahu address to the joint session of Congress where she would have presided (as she did recently with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy). Harris did meet with the prime minister on Thursday, but JNS News reports that, according to a Republican National Committee account, “Kamala’s appearance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—after she snubbed his address to Congress—lasted a grand total of 14 seconds before the press was kicked out of the room.” Media members did manage to capture several photos before the 40-minute private meeting. Benjamin and Sara Netanyahu’s appearances with families of Hamas-held hostages, including one with President Biden in the White House, have re-inflated hopes of a deal for the captives involving another prisoner exchange with Hamas. The “hostages-first” policy has been pushed relentlessly for months by administration figures and media outlets in both Israel and the U.S., knowing that Hamas demands include an end to the war. Netanyahu has held to the firm belief that only intense pressure on Hamas will compel the terror group to release the captives, and again on Wednesday night he stressed that the goal is victory. The prime minister will return to Israel this weekend with a vocal minority marching in the streets every Saturday night for the end of his government, and Iran will likely resume the rocket launches from southern Lebanon and the Red Sea, and perhaps from Iraq and Syria. Still, the man who broke Winston Churchill’s record this week for addresses to Congress will return with his government intact, knowing that he made his case for Israel’s future in the way that only he can – with a reminder that the people of Israel have a 4,000-year claim on their land. ***Please sign up for CBN Newsletters and download the CBN News app to ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.***

Terrorism Warning Lights are 'Flashing Red': Experts Warn Biden Admin of Imminent Attack As the FBI investigates the Trump rally shooting as potential domestic terrorism, over the last year, a growing number of national security insiders have predicted the U.S. faces an imminent terror attack. According to top intelligence officials, three different terror threat level categories have been identified: international, domestic, and state-sponsored. They add, that right now, warning lights on all three, are flashing red. "As I look back over my career in law enforcement, I would be hard-pressed to think of a time where so many threats to our public safety and national security were so elevated all at once," FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers this spring. In the wake of the October 7th attack in Israel, Wray says the international threat is especially concerning. "These are terrorist organizations that don't typically see eye to eye, but they seem to be united in one thing, which is calling for attacks on us," he explained. Senior defense officials echo Wray's concern. In March, CENTCOM commander, General Michael Kurilla, singled out ISIS-K gaining strength in the Middle East, with at least 5,000 fighters whose whereabouts are currently unknown. "ISIS-Khorasan retains the capability and will to attack U.S. and Western interests abroad in as little as six months and with little to no warning," he told lawmakers. "Most Americans have forgotten we remain at war against ISIL-K, and we've been killing a bunch of them, thank goodness," Harvard Prof. Graham Allison told CBN News. 2024: ISIS Network Helped 400 Cross US Border Illegally - Many of Them Are Now Missing Allison served at the Pentagon in the first Clinton administration and recently joined former Deputy CIA Director Michael Morell in using Foreign Affairs magazine to send their message. They write that lawmakers should not dismiss the instincts and expertise of government officials, whose past warnings led to government response. "Before the year 2000, when the calendar was just turning over, there was a lot of concern because, in the terrorist community, they were talking about this would be a good time for disrupting the U.S...The intelligence community took it very seriously, President Clinton took it very seriously, and said, 'Do whatever you can.' So they went back and searched all of the traces of evidence about terrorists, and almost by accident found a piece of information about an individual who then was stopped when he was trying to drive his car across the border from Canada going to LA Airport, where he had explosives in his car and was going to produce a big terrorist attack," Allison recalled. He also points to recent terrorism in Europe as significant. Russia has already seen two attacks this year. The first was in March, with ISIS-K attacking a concert hall, followed three months later by a deadly attack on churches and synagogues. ISIS, meanwhile, is threatening the upcoming Paris Olympics. READ FBI Arrests 18-Year-Old in ISIS Plot to Murder American Churchgoers "This same group, whom we're at war with, who we're actually killing, has made repeated statements about their intention to conduct a terrorist attack against us, so I would take them seriously," Allison said. Here at home, individuals associated with Islamic terror organizations are crossing the southern border into the U.S. The FBI arrested eight men from Tajikistan just last month, all entered illegally, yet still underwent vetting before being allowed in. "At this point, they're not worried about sneaking into the country. They are, they're already here. At this point, they're in the planning stages, or in the operational phase, where they're looking at targets," said the Hudson Institute's Michael Pregent. ***Please sign up for CBN Newsletters and download the CBN News app to ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.*** As a former intelligence official, Pregent says 30 years of counter-terrorism experience leads him to believe America is most likely to experience an attack after the November presidential election. "If I'm a terrorist leader, I don't attack before that. I get everything in place, you know, we see what happens with the election. I'll have people harass polling sites, and keep them from voting on Election Day...conducting an attack ahead of an election helps Trump so you conduct the attack during that lame duck period," Pregent told CBN News. Both he and Allison stress that the president's primary responsibility as Commander-in-Chief is to keep America safe, and that must remain the priority, even in a chaotic election year. Allison adds the Biden administration must act now as its predecessors, ordering the intelligence community to remain on high alert and not hesitating to launch a comprehensive counter-terrorism campaign. READ ICE Arrests 8 Migrants with Suspected Ties to ISIS Who Crossed the Border Illegally Last Year MORE BORDER TROUBLE: * Illegal Alien Accused of Child-Rape, Captured in NYC by Heroic Citizens Who Bravely Tackled Him * 2 Venezuelans Caught and Released Near US Border Accused of Assaulting, Killing 12-Year-Old Girl * FL Strike Team Begins Rescuing Sex Trafficking Victims Exploited by Migrant Smugglers * BORDER CRISIS: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Sits Down with CBN News in Exclusive Interview

As Israeli PM Netanyahu Addressed Congress, Jihadist Flags Flew and 'Iran's Useful Idiots' Terrorized DC, Tearing Down the US Flag at Union Station, Burning American Flags, and Vandalizing US Monuments CBN News spotted these Islamic flags often used by terror groups that call for jihad: https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/netanyahu-addressed-congress-jihadist-flags-flew-and-irans-useful-idiots-terrorized-dc

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of the U.S. Congress in Washington on Wednesday for the fourth time in his storied life of service to the state of Israel. With this wartime address, he surpassed Winston Churchill as the only foreign leader in history to speak to Congress more than three times. The visit effectively left Washington on lockdown mode, especially around the U.S. Capitol, as anti-Israel rioters roamed the streets. Some tore down the U.S. flag at Union Station and replaced it with a Palestinian flag, and thousands of others gathered to protest the prime minister's handling of the war in Gaza, burning American flags and vandalizing monuments. The Capitol and surrounding area were on total lockdown with sidewalks blocked off. And there was a huge law enforcement presence, not only of Capitol Police, but also more than 200 NYPD officers. Pepper gas was deployed when some members of the crowd turned violent and refused to obey orders to move back from the police line. Read the full story from CBN's Caitlin Burke: https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/netanyah... Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says “Iran’s axis of terror confronts America, Israel and our Arab friends” in “a clash between barbarism and civilization” in his speech to a joint session of Congress, and quotes the Bible in defending the Jews’ right to their land in Israel; Chris Mitchell talks about the key message of the anti-Israel protestors opposing Netanyahu in Washington, Netanyahu’s defense of the Israeli military’s actions in the war in Gaza, how he has to walk a political tightrope in this US election year, the vision for the future of the Middle East after the war, and more; President Biden speaks to the nation about his withdrawal from his re-election bid, but some critics point out he didn’t explain why he pulled out of the race; firearms training expert Keith Hanson talks about the type of leadership the Secret Service needs after failing to protect former President Trump from the recent assassination attempt; and while in Washington, Netanyahu thanks evangelical Christians for their support of Israel.

Kamala Harris NOT Attending Netanyahu's Speech Today - CBN NewsWatch - July 24, 2024

President Donald Trump. Three investigations are now underway into the Secret Service--following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Allegations that Gateway Church founder Robert Morris molested a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s sent shockwaves throughout Christian circles last month. Now, his accuser, Cindy Clemishire, is sharing her story. The summer Olympics kick off in Paris this weekend and many athletes who will be competing have stories of overcoming the odds and adversities.

Chinese Communists Perverting the Bible and Turning Jesus into a Murderer The Chinese Communist Party is rewriting the Bible with what it calls an "update" with "socialist values," and removing passages that don't reflect communist beliefs. https://www2.cbn.com/news/chinese-communists-perverting-bible-and-turning-jesus-murderer Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app

California got rocked by a political earthquake today. Pro-family advocates are outraged over a new California law that pushes schools to deceive parents, essentially telling teachers and administrators to hide the truth about children's requests to change their gender identity. In response to the new law, billionaire businessman Elon Musk announced he's abandoning California and moving his X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX businesses out of the state. They'll be setting up shop in Texas instead. He said X will move to Austin and SpaceX will move to Starbase. Musk's first tweet said, "The state will take away your kids in California." READ: Gov. Newsom Signs Law Ordering Schools to Deceive Parents About Their Kids' Gender Crisis https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/gov-newsom-signs-law-ordering-schools-deceive-parents-about-their-kids-gender-crisis

Will It Be Kamala, or Someone Else? CBN NewsWatch: July 22, 2024

Former President Donald Trump accepts his third straight Republican nomination, telling the audience he is there “only by the grace of Almighty God” as he describes the assassination attempt on his life and says he wants to bring unity to America; CBN’s David Brody talks about whether or not Trump is a changed man after the shooting, the possibility of keeping the theme of unity into the campaign, if President Biden might drop out, who might replace him, and if any Democrat could beat Trump...

VIDEO: Franklin Graham thanks God for protecting Donald Trump from the assassination attempt and prays in Jesus’ name at the Republican Convention 🙏 https://www2.cbn.com/news/politics/watch-trump-addresses-republican-national-convention-grace-almighty-god

JD Vance talks about his vision for the future and his personal story in his acceptance speech for the Vice-Presidential nomination at the GOP convention; top Democrats having tough discussions with President Biden about how he could hurt the party in this year’s elections; Israeli Knesset votes “no” on a Palestinian state, as Human Rights Watch confirms Hamas committed numerous war crimes on Oct. 7th; Chris Mitchell talks about the Hamas report. Israel taking out a terrorist commander in a strike in Lebanon, the Knesset vote and the Israeli public’s opposition to a Palestinian state, and the impact of the war on tourism in Israel, and the spiritually-related visits to the Jewish state; Star Parker talks to CBN’s The Global Lane why Black Americans are leaving the Democrats, and the progress they’ve made in America; a Christian woman talks about her escape from North Korea, and the miracles that saved her; and a 94-year-old bus driver in Minnesota sets a world record.

Free speech expert Jonathan Turley believes America is in the midst of its "most dangerous" anti-free speech era, calling President Joe Biden the "most anti-free speech president since John Adams." Turley, a George Washington University law professor and the author of "The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage," told CBN News the assaults on free expression today are uniquely troubling, citing a triangular dominance in media and other spheres. "We've had these periods of anti-free speech movements before, but this is the most dangerous," he said. "And the reason is because we've never seen an alliance like this, where the government, corporations, academia, and the media joined together in this attack on free speech." Turley lamented newspaper columns framing the First Amendment as being "out of control," and highlighted what he said is a movement among some academics to "rewrite the First Amendment." "What we're seeing is, perhaps, I think, arguably the most dangerous anti-free speech movement in our history," he reiterated. "We cannot assume that, even though we've gotten through all of the periods discussed in [my book "The Indispensable Right"], that we will get through this one." When asked to weigh in on long-held perspectives from many conservatives and Christians that Hollywood, media, and universities hold a bias against their views, Turley offered a candid response. "I think it is most certainly true," he said. "I have a long chapter on higher education and it details how much we've lost. I would never have imagined when I started teaching three decades ago that higher education would be this intolerant." Turley charged that "universities have largely purged conservatives, Republicans, libertarians," and that many faculties fail to employ many — if any — people who subscribe to these views. Watch to see what else he has to say on the matter. Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app

Hezbollah Rains 100 Rockets Down on Israel | CBN NewsWatch - July 17, 2024

Trump Triumphs at RNC After Assassination Attempt - CBN NewsWatch: July 16, 2024

After Saturday's attack on former President Donald Trump, both Republicans and Democrats are urging Americans to tone down political discourse. In an Oval Office address Sunday night, President Biden urged Americans to take a step back and reject violence saying that politics should never be a killing field. "We stand for an America not of extremism and fury, but of decency and grace," President Biden said. "All of us now face a time of testing as the election approaches. And the higher the stakes, the more fervent the passions become. This places an added burden on each of us to ensure that no matter how strong our convictions, we must never descend into violence." Read the full story from CBN's George Thomas: https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/american... Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app

In a high-stakes solo news conference last night, President Biden reaffirmed his commitment to running for reelection, brushing aside concerns about his cognitive health. This comes as a growing number of Democrats urge him to step aside. After mixing up Putin and Zelenskyy during the NATO summit, Biden flubbed his own Vice President too. "Look, I wouldn't have picked Vice President Trump to be vice president. So, I think she's not qualified to be president," Biden said, in a slip that quickly drew attention. FULL STORY: https://www2.cbn.com/news/politics/vice-president-trump-biden-flubs-solo-news-conference-85-percent-dems-say-hes-too-old

A night at the ballpark took an unexpected turn when a player was baptized on the field after the game. Wes Clarke, a minor league baseball player for the Nashville Sounds, was baptized Saturday after a 4-1 win against the Memphis Redbirds. Clarke's teammate and brother-in-Christ Brewer Hicklen baptized him in a large tub near home base. Both players changed out of their uniforms into "Jesus won" t-shirts to mark the special occasion. Read the full story from CBN News: https://www2.cbn.com/news/entertainme... Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app

WASHINGTON — After the wave of protests that swept across college campuses last spring, Republican lawmakers have trained their focus on antisemitism in labor unions. A congressional hearing this week, titled "Confronting Union Antisemitism," was convened by outgoing Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), subcommittee chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, who lost his reelection bid in a contested GOP primary last month. "For some reason many union leaders would rather double down defending a terrorist organization than focus on local worker issues," Good said at Tuesday's hearing referencing unions that passed resolutions deemed antisemitic. Read the full story from CBN's John Jessup: https://www2.cbn.com/news/politics/go... Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app

CBN NewsWatch: July 11, 2024 Many Christians couldn't imagine -not- having a Bible in the language they speak. It's the reality for millions and it's pushing Bible translators to find new - and faster - ways to get the scripture to every corner of the world. If you're a college sports fan, you may be familiar with Red-Shirting. It's the practice of keeping athletes out of competition for a year -- while they improve their skills. The sky is the limit for Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy; that saying just doesn't apply. Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app

A tenor with the famed Oak Ridge Boys, Joe Bonsall, has died. The Country Hall of Famer was 76. The longtime singer died Tuesday from complications due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Bonsall retired from touring about six months ago, after announcing he had been diagnosed with the disorder five years prior. FULL STORY: https://www2.cbn.com/news/entertainment/oak-ridge-boys-tenor-joe-bonsall-self-proclaimed-light-christ-passes-away

U.S. Intelligence suggests that Iran is fueling anti-Israel protests on American campuses to divide America. While President Biden announced a new weapons package for Ukraine at the NATO summit in Washington, his own party remains at war over whether he's fit to serve another 4 years as Commander and Chief. The abortion debate has sparked new arguments over in-vitro fertilization. A majority of Americans support the practice that helps childless couples conceive. Grammy nominated recording artist Travis Greene talks about his first book called "Are You Praying for the Wrong Thing?" Want more news from a Christian Perspective? Choose to support CBN: https://go.cbn.com/ugWBn