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Former President Donald Trump blasts the latest federal indictment against him, this one for his actions after the 2020 election; Republican Presidential candidates divided over continuing US support for Ukraine; in our In The News segment: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signs law giving official state definitions to words like “female,” “male,” “mother,” “father” and more, Fitch service downgrades federal government’s credit rating, and a major percentage of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck; Tennessee Republicans and Democrats divided as state legislature to hold special session on gun control after shooting at a Christian school in Nashville earlier this year; and our Studio 5 conversation with country singer/songwriter Coffey Anderson, who’s now trying his hand at acting in the new PureFlix film, “God’s Country Song.”

After the revival at Asbury University made national headlines earlier this year, now, the Every Campus movement is sweeping the country, with the goal of reaching more than a thousand college campuses where there is no organized ministry; why AI (artificial intelligence) is becoming a major part of warfare, and why it’s important that the US not fall behind in an AI arms race; Beyond The Headlines: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville agrees to pay $80,000 to former student Maggie DeJong to settle her lawsuit for silencing her political views, ban on selling incandescent light bulbs goes into effect today, and Gallup poll finds belief in God, angels, heaven, hell & the devil are all declining; Adam Davis, author of “Unconquered: Principles to Overcome Adversity and Live Above Defeat,” at one point considered suicide, but tells CBN’s Healthy Living about how he overcame sexual trauma from his childhood through faith; and CBN White House correspondent Abigail Robertson talks to CBN’s The Prayer Link about the secret of her grandfather Pat Robertson’s success, and what he was like in his personal life with his family.

Israel has faced dangerous wars since its modern beginning in 1948, so a group in the Israeli Knesset recently considered the question: what measures can the Jewish state take to weaken the terrorist groups that wage war against it?; In The News segment: Hunter Biden business associate Devon Archer to testify in closed-door Congressional hearing today, gas prices at eight-month high, and Phoenix hits 31 straight days of 110 degrees or higher; an urgent effort is underway to free two people kidnapped in Haiti- an American nurse, Alix Dorsainvil, with the Christian humanitarian group El Roi Haiti, and her daughter; 700 Club co-host Terry Meeuwsen’s husband Andy Friedrich passes away over the weekend- please keep Terry and the family in your prayers; as Taiwan faces a possible invasion from China, a major prayer movement has grown up across the island nation; in health news: some tips on how you can get enough sleep, which is important for your health; and a CBN Studio 5 sneak peek at the upcoming movie, “Camp Hideout,” from the first Christian movie studio owned by fans, Called Higher Studios.

President Biden is enacting new measures to protect communities at risk from dangerously high temperatures. The U.S. economy is plowing ahead. The latest GDP report shows for the second quarter the economy grew at 2.4%. The U.S. risks losing it\'s standing in the Middle East unless it gets tough against Iran. On Tuesday, the family of Emmett Till gathered with Civil Rights leaders as President Biden announced a new national monument in Till\'s honor. in 2010 Emmett Till\'s late cousin Simeon Wright spoke on his cousin’s murder. Adonis Lattimore\'s first name means \"God\'s blessing\". Since the day he was born, Adonis has lived up to his name.

CBN NewsWatch AM: July 27, 2023

The terrorist group is once again running rampant in Afghanistan, training fighters for suicide missions, and putting the country’s tiny Christian population more at risk than ever; here at home, Democrats fear the new group “No Labels” could run a third-party candidate and throw the election to former President Trump- while the group itself says it wants both parties, and candidates, to move to the center, and for people to come together; in our In The News segment: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy talks about the possibility of an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, Hunter Biden to appear before a federal judge today for his plea deal, and bipartisan Congressional hearing today on UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, usually known as UFOs); as US church attendance declines, how ministry platform, GLOO, is using the latest technology to connect people of faith; and CBN’s Studio 5 brings us a look as actress Karen Abercrombie, who was unforgettable in the movie “War Room,” now plays a judge on a mission to deliver justice – and grace- in a new mini-series, “Eleanor’s Bench.”

Opposition not giving up after Israel’s Knesset moves ahead with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government’s judicial reform bill- and while Netanyahu extended a hand to opponents and some are calling for reconciliation, others, including former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, say the country is now entering a period of civil disobedience and even civil war; CBN Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell explains what the bill says and what both sides think of it, and how an upcoming Jewish observance from a Biblical event has become part of the debate; Justice Department sues state of Texas over a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River meant to keep illegal immigrants out of the US, and Governor Greg Abbott says he’s ready to fight the case all the way to the Supreme Court; China’s Communist Party is rewriting the Bible, including portraying Jesus in a different light, for its own purposes, amid intense persecution, and Tina Ramirez of Hardwired discusses the assaults on the faith with CBN’s “The Prayer Link;” and from pastor to President? Ryan Binkley talks about the positions he’s running on, and how God gave him dreams for America.

Israeli Knesset moves ahead with Netanyahu government’s judicial reform bill to limit the power of the country’s Supreme Court, despite strong political opposition- although many Israelis support the measure as well; from Jerusalem, CBN Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell talks about the impact of the bill, what both sides say about it, what the public believes, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s medical condition after having a pacemaker implanted over the weekend; heat wave still blistering parts the Southwest, with some having to cut back on food to help pay for air conditioning; as “Sound of Freedom” remains strong at the box office, at look at the secret to the success of the studio that released it, Angel Studios, which has had other major triumphs, like “The Chosen;” and with fewer churches now involved in adoption and foster care, how one church in Ohio is working to change trend.

New fallout from the Tornado that ripped through North Carolina this week. The twister heavily damaged a Pfizer factory which could lead to drug shortages at U.S. Hospitals. The Biden Administration\'s policies on China took center stage Thursday before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist party. G.O.P. front-runner former President Donald Trump and 5 other hopefuls have officially qualified for their party\'s first primary debate. The Producer of a new bible-themed video game is on a mission to help young people engage in scripture. The world watched recently as Israeli troops targeted terrorists in the mostly Arab city of Jenin. As happened with some of these missions, controversies emerged.

The implications of China’s spy station less than 100 miles off the coast of the US, which may be expanded into a military training facility- and the broader issue of China’s growing economic influence in Cuba and Latin America; IRS whistleblowers tell Congressional committee their investigation into Hunter Biden was slow-walked and roadblocked by the Department of Justice; Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses a joint session of Congress, warning of the dangers of Iran’s nuclear program, and saying democracy remains strong in Israel; Christopher Rufo, author of “America’s Cultural Revolution: How the Radical Left Conquered Everything,” talks to CBN’s “The Global Lane” about how the Left has worked for decades to radically transform the U.S.; a new global monument honoring answered prayer being built in the United Kingdom; and “The Chosen” debuts to strong ratings on broadcast TV on the CW Network.

As President Biden tells Israeli President Isaac Herzog that America’s commitment to Israel is “ironclad,” some Israeli policy analysts say the visit glosses over deep divisions between the White House and the Netanyahu government on key areas like the Palestinian Authority and Iran; CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell talks about those concerns, and the internal conflicts in Israel over the judicial reform bill, and the “perfect storm” Israel may be facing; the growing dangers of international religious persecution; also in the news: Congress to hear from IRS whistleblowers today on roadblocks to Biden investigations, possible new indictment for former President Trump, and the Michigan Attorney General issues felony charges for fake electors allegedly trying to give the state’s electors to Trump in 2020, even though he lost Michigan; are there serious health concerns over aspartame?; actress Lara Silva of “The Chosen” talks to CBN’s Studio 5 about the new faith-based romantic comedy she stars in, called “Divine Influencer,” premiering Friday on Pureflix; and remembering Christian broadcasting pioneer Stuart Epperson, co-founder of Salem Media Group.

The President finally invites Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a meeting, possibly at the White House- while in Israel, some opposition leaders have called on the US to re-evaluate its relations with Israel, in order to put immense pressure on Netanyahu; blistering heat wave setting records; House passes defense spending bill, with all but four Democrats against it- at issue: a number of GOP amendments on abortion, transgender rights & diversity; “Sound of Freedom” still going strong

After a recent series of terrorist attacks, Israel announced plans to build thousands of new housing units in the area known as the West Bank, and despite some international opposition, Israelis say it’s the right thing to do – because it’s a region rich in Biblical history, including a highway walked by Abraham, Jacob and Joseph; severe weather still striking across the US, with flash floods killing at least five in Pennsylvania and brutal heat, which some blame on climate change, but others point out the country suffered from extreme heat back in the 1930s; how families and survivors of a deadly Christian school shooting in Nashville earlier this year have responded with grace amid their grief- including the remarkable act of paying for the funeral of the shooter; the dangers of getting infections in the hospital, and how you can avoid them; and a look at God at work in prisons.

Tornadoes, flash floods, and extreme heat plaguing much of the country as cities struggle to find relief – more wet weather could be on the way. Another major marker of inflation is down and offering more hope in an uncertain economy. In the Asia pacific there are rising tensions over a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The Silicon Valley of the Middle East... Could soon become a reality. in the heart of an Israeli desert, a new project is on the drawing board to help make the desert bloom. \"Black Ice\" is an award-winning documentary exploring the untold stories of blacks in Hockey... present and past. A heart-warming moment at the ESPY awards this week with athletes from across the sports spectrum gathering in l-a to celebrate the past year in sports. The YouVersion bible app is marking 15 years of spreading the Gospel.

CBN NewsWatch AM: July 13, 2023

How a potential EMP (electro-magnetic pulse) attack on the US could permanently take out the electric grid, wiping out your power, and leave 90% of the country dead within a year or two- and why it’s a realistic possibility; severe weather hammering the US, from flooding in Vermont to brutal heat in the South and West; how a change in diet got a man from a wheelchair to working out in just three months; CBN’s Studio 5 talks to Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino about her role in the hit film “So

Why people and businesses are fleeing some of America’s largest cities, which suffer from serious crime, homelessness, and at the same time, high taxes, not enforcing drug laws and other progressive policies also driving many away; heavy flooding hitting the Northeast, while the West and South are experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures over 100 for weeks in a row; how China controls key elements necessary for US national security, and the American plan to fix it; Church Answers CEO Thom Ra

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The Israeli Defense Force and Security services launching a major Counterterrorism operation in the Palestinian city of Jenin overnight. A mass shooting at a block party in Baltimore left 2 dead and 28 wounded. Excessive heat warnings are in place across the U.S. Today with around 110 million Americans under alert. One of the great promises of artificial intelligence is the possibility for medical breakthroughs. Abuse, neglect and drug use are all reasons many children end up in foster care. They often experience anxiety, depression and P.T.S.D. Tim Ballard is a former federal agent on a mission to end human trafficking around the world.

Passengers stranded (including sleeping on cots) as thousands of flights are cancelled or delayed due to heavy storms across the country; new poll shows former President Trump leading President Biden, as Biden plans to campaign on a positive message on the economy; the growing threats to the security of politicians and lawmakers; Beyond the Headlines: Google backs down from a Pride Month drag performance it promoted, after Christian employees protest, and new poll shows voters want businesses to focus on their products, and get involved in politics or culture; the growing trend of “redshirting kindergartners” – holding them back a year until they’re more mature; our Studio 5 look at the new PureFlix film, “God’s Country Song,” about a man who wants to be the next big country music star- until his past catches up with him; and North Carolina pastor Jay Stewart raises money to help the pro-life group Love Life Minstries by taking an unusual trip across the country.

Christians face murderous persecution in Uganda and Nigeria – while at the same time, the Gospel is spreading in the key Islamic nation of Iran; In the headlines: Congress considering new defense budget; international reaction to the chaos in Russia; in other news: overwhelming majority believes the US is on the wrong track, while Vice-President Kamala Harris hits new low of unpopularity, average American has nearly $55,000 in debt, and German court rules against ban on peaceful prayer gathering

Heartbreak at sea after a days-long desperate search for the missing sub. The Coast Guard says that pieces of the sub have been found in a debris field near the Titanic wreckage. They believe those pieces indicate a catastrophic implosion. The Bible will make a return to the shelves in the Davis school district in northern Utah. The district school board determined the sacred text was age-appropriate for all school libraries. More Israelis may be expanding into the areas known as the settlements. The Israeli government has announced it\'s streamlining the process to build new settlements in the West Bank. Tomorrow marks 1 year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade. Now, Pro-abortion, and pro-life forces are fighting it out state to state. 100homes for families: that\'s just the beginning of an Operation Blessing initiative in the Philippines.