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Time is running out to avoid a government shutdown. It\'s less than 48 hours left now with millions of paychecks and services on the line. If the government shuts down most economists say the economic impacts is unlikely to cause an immediate recession. In the short-term though -- expect a slow-down in the economy. Building a case for impeaching President Biden. That\'s the goal of House Republicans in series of inquiry hearings that kicked off Thursday. They are looking into suspected improper business dealings in which the President may have participated or profited. This year\'s \"Bring your Bible to School Day\" kicks off on October 5th. The annual event is sponsored by Focus on the Family. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. \"Called Higher Studios\" is a crowd-funded, Christian film making company now premiering its first film. It\'s called \"Camp Hideout\" the new film \"A Million Miles Away\" is inspired by the true story of a man with tremendous strength and faith. Jose Hernandez always dreamed of being an Astronaut as a little boy.

Republican Presidential candidates take on the issues – and each other, as well as former President Trump – in an often-contentious second debate; Danish evangelist Torben Søndergaard fled persecution in Denmark in 2019 and sought refuge in the US, only to end up in prison, where he saw miracles happen, before being deported, now he warns the church: persecution is coming for “everyone who confesses Jesus as Lord;” Biden Administration files antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, and Americans for Pr

Israel’s Tourism Minister becomes the first minister to lead a delegation to Saudi Arabia amid growing indications that the two countries could normalize relations – a move which could transform the Middle East; Illinois law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers and workers to promote abortion challenged in court, as attorneys call it unconstitutional; Christian family which fled Germany in 2008 for the US after facing criminal prosecution for homeschooling now facing deportation back to Germany

The City by the Bay is overrun with drugs, crime and homelessness, and while billions of dollars have been spent, nothing has worked so far, so a group called City Team is taking a different approach – reaching one life at a time; Shutdown Showdown: Congressional leaders trying to reach an agreement to avoid a government shutdown; Beyond the Headlines: California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes bill requiring judges to take parents’ support (or non-support) of their children’s gender views/goals in custody cases, and UK police drop the charge against a woman who was silently praying in an abortion clinic “buffer zone;” possible ethnic cleansing coming against Armenians (who have a long Christian history); Uma Naidoo, author of “This Is Your Brain on Food,” talks to CBN’s Healthy Living program about the impact the right or wrong foods can have on your emotions; and She Leads America, a nationwide organization supporting women in ministry, names 700 Club co-host Terry Meeuwsen as one of its “Christian Women of Distinction.”

Theyre called Confucius Classrooms: American schools are using a curriculum designed and funded by Chinas Communist Party to indoctrinate students into believing that China is not a tyrannical country. The Biden administration is awarding more than 1.4 billion dollars to projects to improve railway safety and boost rail capacity. President Biden took action to address the migrant crisis by granting temporary legal status to nearly 500,000 Venezuelans who arrived in the country by July 31st.

Security forces ramping up protection as Israel observes the high Holy days. Police in Jerusalem are standing guard at every synagogue in the city. In-fighting continues between House speaker Kevin McCarthy and conservative members of his party. They need to agree on a spending bill to keep the government running. The Biden administration is providing $600 million in funding to produce new at-home COVID-19 tests. 1 in 7 Christians world-wide now face persecution. That\'s the stunning headline out of a new report from World Relief and Open Doors USA. 5,000 homes...800 shops and 40 churches: all torn down in the name of urban renewal. Heart disease remains America\'s number one cause of death claiming one out of every five lives lost.

The Biden administration has announced new policies to handle the surge of migrants crossing the southern border. One former President charged with multiple federal crimes. The current President\'s son also under indictment. The Attorney General -- with a lot of questions to answer. A group of pro-life activists is facing up to 11-years in prison for blocking access to an abortion clinic in Washington D.C. A surge in violence against Christians has flared up in India, where millions believe the country belongs to Hindus. Microchips implanted in our brains and artificial intelligence much smarter than humans. Another college experienced revival at a Christian event.

Nations charter: preserve peace, prevent conflict, and alleviate human suffering. Turning overseas to Libya, where the death toll from those devastating floods is in the thousands. Three years ago, the world changed as Israel and Arab gulf states signed what\'s known as the Abraham Accords. A new weapon is on the rise in modern warfare. U.S. Air Force leaders point to small drones as one of the top threats in combat. The upcoming film \"Ordinary Angels\" is a true story of faith and commitment.

Regent University is taking an active role in the fight against human trafficking by helping survivors get a fresh start. Regent Law School's Center for Global Justice is providing human trafficking victims in Virginia legal help to clear their records thanks to a new state law Regent helped get passed in the state. While some victims of human trafficking may eventually find freedom from their traffickers, the legal charges of prostitution – and many other crimes they were forced to commit – follow them for the rest of their lives. CBN News recently sat down with one survivor named Olivia who shared her story of how she became a sex trafficking victim and the legal woes that followed her as a result. "I had to do drugs which meant I had to possess drugs which is illegal," explained Olivia. "I had to steal, I had to hurt other people, sometimes other women, because if I didn't – I didn't know what he would do to me." Read the full story from CBN's Abigail Robertson: https://www2.cbn.com/news/us/regent-u... CBN News. Because Truth Matters™ Download the free CBN News App: http://cbnnews.com/app SUBSCRIBE to the CBN News Channel for more: http://youtube.com/c/CBNnewsonline/?s... SUBSCRIBE to the QuickStart Newsletter by visiting quickstart.news SUBSCRIBE to the Quickstart Podcast. New episodes every morning at 7am: cbn.com/cbnnews/quickstart What's coming up next? Have a look at our program guide: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=ht... CBN features 24-hour TV news from a Christian perspective. The CBN News Channel provides independent news programming to an underserved audience to enlighten, entertain and inspire Christians around the world. Comments below do not necessarily reflect the views of CBN.

How transgender surgeries and treatments can be harmful for minors, as so many states have taken action to ban these actions, and how this is becoming a major cultural and legal issue across the country; five Americans home from prison in Iran after Biden Administration works out deal for their release, but critics say Iran will just use money from the deal for terrorism and its nuclear program; Beyond the Headlines: national debt hits record $33 trillion, former President Trump won’t take part in next Republican debate, and many experts believe scientific evidence backs up Biblical account of the destruction of Sodom; Christian doctor Saundra Dalton-Smith tells CBN’s Healthy Living program why it’s important to get rest and relaxation, not just sleep, for your health; and with car prices and repairs going up, Justin Coggins, Executive Director of God’s Garage, talks to CBN’s The Prayer Link about how the ministry helps single moms and widows with their transportation needs.

CBN NewsWatch AM: September 18, 2023

The United Auto Worker union members are on strike after failing to reach new labor deals with 3 automakers. Hunter Biden has been indicted on three felony gun charges. The President\'s son is accused of lying about his drug use when he bought a gun in 2018… and the illegally possessing it for 11 days. Just one year ago, 21-year-old Mahsa Amini was brutally murdered at the hands of Iran\'s so called morality police. Israeli archaeologists have found weapons from almost 2,000 years ago, about 50 years after the second temple was destroyed. \"God, Family, Football\" is a new docu-series. NFL star Russell Wilson is in the executive producer\'s seat for the series.

Since the doors began opening for legalized marijuana, a number of states have joined the movement. That includes Oklahoma, which has become one of the easier places to grow or sell marijuana. Perhaps no state has been as radically transformed by the legalization of medical marijuana as Oklahoma. With the number of growers, sellers, and users skyrocketing across the state, it's no surprise it's being called the Wild West of Weed. This Bible Belt town of 37,000 is now a marijuana Mecca, with the scent drifting downwind and entrepreneurs known as "Big Papa" and "Boss Lady" riding high on the profits. Ron and BeaAnn Epperson put off retirement to run their 24-hour weed dispensary.

CBN NewsWatch AM: September 14, 2023

CBN NewsWatch AM: September 13, 2023

Massive pushback against the New Mexico Governor’s emergency order suspending the right to carry most firearms in most public places in Albequerque, including calls for her impeachment, as critics call her action unconstitutional; Vice-President Harris doesn’t give a clear answer when asked on Face the Nation about at what point in a pregnancy abortion should be limited, while Dr. Ingrid Skop, of the Charlotte Lozier Institute, recently told CBN’s Faith Nation, that late term abortions are indeed happening, and killing healthy babies in healthy mothers; the death toll in Morocco is rising after this weekend’s devastating earthquake, as CBN’s Operation Blessing is on the ground helping with disaster relief; Celeste Yvonne, author of “It’s Not About the Wine,” discusses the dangers of the trend known as ‘Mommy Wine Culture” with CBN’s Healthy Living program, and evangelist and speaker Maggie Rey, author of “Living a Life Consumed by God,” talks to CBN’s Prayer Link about living for the Lord.

CBN NewsWatch AM: September 11, 2023

Russia running low on weapons and suffering under economic sanctions. Now, it looks like the Kremlin is turning to another Pariah nation for help: North Korea. Coach Joe Kennedy resigned his position as assistant football coach at Bremerton High School in Washington state. Hope floats the boat – especially for a retired shrimp fisherman in Florida. After Hurricane Idalia washed away years of precious memories, Operation Blessing was there to show him that hope can be found even in the most desperate situations. On the eve of World War II Poland had 3.3 million Jews, one of the largest and most vibrant Jewish communities in the world. Duane and Antoinette McCoy are husband and wife and filmmakers. Their most recent film is \"New World Order: Dark Prince\".

With more illegal immigrants arriving in major cities, their Democratic leaders are unhappy with the Biden Administration’s response to the growing problem; praying football coach Joe Kennedy resigns from Bremerton High School, after telling CBN News he felt like an outsider there, and citing personal reasons; Christian woman helps raise money to pay for expensive funerals in Maui after the recent wildfire; Andrea Williams of Christian Concern in the UK tells CBN’s The Global Lane that priests in the Church of England no longer believe in the Gospel after a recent London Times survey revealed many of them don’t support Biblical sexual morality; Nona Jones, formerly the leader of Facebook’s faith-based partnership, tells CBN News about her new role in spreading God’s Word with the YouVersion Bible app; and - beach outreach: Christian teams share the love of Christ with Europeans at the popular tourist destination of Mallorca.

Despite demands that President Biden declare a ‘climate emergency,’ and claims that this has been the hottest year on record, history shows there were far worse weather events long ago, and more than 1,600 scientists sign a declaration saying “there is no climate emergency;” a new challenge to President Trump’s re-election campaign, this one based on the 14th Amendment to the Constitution; In The News: Capitol Hill physician says Mitch McConnell did not have a stroke despite recent health episodes, Chinese nationals have gained access to military bases and other sensitive sites in the US in recent years, and “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection,” the sequel to 2004 movie, set to begin filming in January; how a drought is creating restrictions on travel through the Panama Canal; Studio 5 talks with director Jeff Celentano, and Rickey Hill, about the new Christian film “The Hill,” which is based on the true story of Hill’s difficult journey to major league baseball; and what started out as street outreach in Sacramento has grown into an evangelistic movement in major American cities.

CBN NewsWatch AM: September 5, 2023

CBN NewsWatch AM: September 4, 2023

Residents along the East Coast, from Florida to North Carolina assessing damages and digging out today in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. A stunning op-Ed from the American college of obstetricians and gynecologists announcing support for quote \"no limit\" abortions... up to birth. In Tennessee, state lawmakers ended a special session Tuesday on gun laws - spurred by the deadly shooting in March at a Nashville Christian school. The U.S. surgeon general says loneliness is now a public health threat so severe that it\'s on par with smoking and obesity. An estimated 34,000 defectors have made the life-or-death flight to freedom crossing from North to South Korea. \"Working really hard and treating people really well\": that\'s how Jacie Hoyt is chasing greatness. She\'s already making her mark in college basketball as one of the youngest head coaches in the country.

Residents from Southwest Florida to North Carolina breathing a sigh of relief after Hurricane Idalia left less damage than feared. New concerns over the health of Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell. The Republican Senator -- appearing to freeze during a news conference. Libya fired its foreign minister this week following news that she held an unprecedented meeting with her Israeli counterpart in Rome. The next generation is showing signs of spiritual life. A summer camp in South Carolina recently reported thousands of young people are making first-time professions of faith in Jesus Christ. Members of the U.S. military are constantly training to maintain their readiness as a fighting force. It\'s back to school for millions of American students with more and more parents opting out of public schools.

Hurricane Idalia is intensifying and moving ashore in Florida\'s big bend region on the state\'s Northwest coast. California\'s attorney general is suing the chino valley unified school district over it\'s parental rights policy. a north Carolina grad student is charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of a UNC faculty member. It\'s back to school week for many kids in Washington, D.C., and across America, and back to work for President Biden who has returned to the district after a weeklong vacation with his family in Lake Tahoe. So far, in 2023 mass killings are at their highest rate in 17 years. Most attackers are young people struggling with mental and emotional issues who research their plans the internet. Here\'s known as KB -- He\'s a husband, father, author, podcaster, and rapper. His new album is called \"His Glory Alone II\".