Israel is reportedly in the process of completing a peace deal between themselves and Saudi Arabia, with Egypt also playing a role, the continuation of a warming of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. And while the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations may remain a ways off, things appear headed in the right direction. But Israel has other challenges in the Middle East, as tensions continue flaring with the Palestinians and Iran's nuclear program continuing to ramp up. ...
Jun 03, 2022
With few details and an investigation underway, the public is demanding answers as to why police delayed nearly an hour before breaking into the Uvalde, Texas classroom to end an active shooter situation. Conflicting and "shifting" statements have only led to the confusion - on today's podcast we break down what is known about the current timeline of events.
Jun 01, 2022
The United States Navy is investigating a string of suicides on the USS George Washington, a Naval aircraft carrier that is currently docked in Newport News, Virginia. Navy officials are looking at working conditions aboard the GW, searching both for answers and solutions. CBN News Medical Reporter Lorie Johnson reported on this story for us this week, focusing in on how officials are trying to rectify substandard and dangerous working and living conditions, as well as how military chaplains and...
May 27, 2022
Americans everywhere were horrified to learn of the tragic shooting that took place at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Now, as more details emerge, we're also hearing stories of heroes who helped protect some of the school children and the border patrol agent who helped end the massacre. These stories and more on today's podcast.
May 25, 2022
It's among the Ivy Leagues and named after Puritan clergyman John Harvard; but even the oldest institution of higher learning in the US and one of the most prestigious in the world isn't exempt from secular influence. Over the last few centuries, Harvard Law School has endorsed secular ideologies rather than clinging to its biblical foundations. CBN News Reporter Mark Martin talked to a few students on campus about what it's like to be a Christian law student at Harvard, and their answers may su...
May 23, 2022
This week, the US Senate approved another 40 billion dollars in military and economic aid to Ukraine on the same day the prime ministers of Finland and Sweden came to the White House for a trilateral meeting with President Biden. Those two nations, long on the sidelines of NATO's decades-long standoff with Russia, are asking to join the organization in response to Putin's war in Ukraine. CBN News' George Thomas is back stateside after covering the first few months of this war for CBN News, and h...
May 20, 2022
A Biblical worldview is no longer commonplace in America. According to a new study by Dr. George Barna, the majority of millennial-aged moms and dads lack a Biblically-founded faith that they can pass on to their children. CBN News Correspondent Brody Carter is on today's episode to talk about how this could hinder the spiritual development of the next generation and what parents should do to impact culture for Christ - starting with their own children.
May 18, 2022
Tragic shootings over the weekend left multiple people dead and several wounded in Buffalo, NY and California. Churchgoers managed to stop a gunman while he reloaded and tied him up with an extension cord. Almost immediately, politics took center stage.
May 16, 2022
The big story in Washington, DC this week remains that leaked first draft of an opinion written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in which it appears a majority of justices will vote to overturn Roe v Wade later this summer, a bombshell revelation that is sending shockwaves throughout the country. In Washington, pro abortion rights activists protested in front of the homes of conservative justices whose addresses were made public, and someone threw a molotov cocktail into the office of Wisco...
May 09, 2022
The crisis at the southern border is growing. Last year marked the highest on record for illegal border crossings, and there have been 221,000 encounters with border crossers in just the last month. Instead of tackling the surging problem though, the Biden administration is focused on creating a new so-called “Disinformation Governance Board” that critics are saying is reminiscent of George Orwell's “Ministry of Truth.” CBN News Senior International Correspondent Gary Lane has the details on tod...
May 06, 2022
Former President Donald Trump speaks to CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody about a wide range of issues, including Disney's recent activism, the Roe v. Wade leaked decision draft, and more. We also discuss what life after a possible fall of Roe v. Wade looks like.
May 04, 2022
Nearly two million students left public schools between 2020 and 2021, and the reason why is found in where they are going. With large numbers now enrolled in Christian education, one church in Northern Virginia is answering the need by starting a Christian school of their own. CBN News Senior Washington Correspondent Tara Mergener talked to the pastor and is on today's episode to share about the shift in schooling he calls a “necessity.”
May 02, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic caught everyone off guard when it swept across the world two years ago, and the loss of life has been tragic and overwhelming. As of Friday morning, Johns Hopkins University says more than 6.2 million people around the world have died of COVID, with just shy of a million dying here in the United States. The pandemic, as well as Russia's invasion in Ukraine raises a question. How well would the US respond to a biological attack should one be launched against us? Would we be ...
Apr 29, 2022
A staff meeting leaked onto social media reveals Amazon employees in despair over the fact a conservative commentator's book rose to number one in the LGBT category. Success of Matt Walsh's book "Johnny the Walrus" sparked outrage among staffers and they discussed what could be done about the "problem". Atheists try to remove the Bible from schools, and an A-list actress who was raised as a Christian discusses her move to the occult. These stories and more on today's podcast.
Apr 27, 2022
It's no surprise that soaring inflation has many Americans feeling down. While the unemployment rate is at a pandemic low, the benefits of rapid economic growth could be diminished if rising prices continue to chop away at paychecks. CBN News Financial Editor Drew Parkhill is on today's episode to discuss who or what is responsible for skyrocketing prices, if Americans are keeping up, and what it may take to bring inflation to a halt.
Apr 25, 2022
Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine has had a number of negative effects, most of them very obvious in terms of the destruction, suffering and loss of life inside Ukraine itself. But the war is also having an negative impact on millions around the world. This week, the World Bank lowered its global growth forecast by nearly a full percent, due in large part to issues involving food insecurity stemming from the conflict in Ukraine. How much of an effect has it had in terms of the world's food s...
Apr 22, 2022
Could teens be abandoning social media? That's one what recent survey seems to suggest, that more and more young people are beginning to realize the dangers of habitually engaging on social media. We dive into the details on that story plus a Holocaust survivor dies in Ukraine hiding in the same basement she used to hide from Nazis. And Candace Cameron Bure shakes up Hollywood with major announcement.
Apr 20, 2022
Why is it that the richest man in the world can't seem to buy Twitter? There's a lot more involved than money and much more at stake than a brand. CBN News Financial Editor Drew Parkhill is on today's episode to discuss what's really behind Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter and why the social media company delivered a “poison pill” in response.
Apr 19, 2022
It was a chaotic scene yesterday as a deranged man opened fire on unsuspecting subway riders in Brooklyn, New York. Incredibly, so far no one has died as a result. Details are starting to emerge on how people survived what seemed like almost certain death.
Apr 13, 2022
Hunter Biden finally paid his taxes. This wouldn't be news, except for the 24th paragraph in The Washington Post article admitting a significant amount of the suspicious content found on Hunter's laptop in 2020 was authentic. Now, media outlets have decided it's a story, setting off a firestorm of reports on Hunter's shady business dealings with China and Ukraine. Why is this news breaking now? Why not when suspicions and evidence first arose? CBN News Senior Reporter Dale Hurd joins today's epi...
Apr 11, 2022
This week, the Kansas Jayhawks defeated the North Carolina Tarheels to win the NCAA College Basketball Tournament, a terrific game that featured the largest comeback in NCAA Tournament title game history. This year's March Madness tournament was also the most heavily wagered in its history, with as many as 17% of Americans betting a total of more than $3 billion on this single event alone. That comes on the heels of the Super Bowl back in February, which saw more than $7.6 billion in wagers plac...
Apr 08, 2022
President Biden announced new sanctions against Russia today as President Zelenskyy accuses Putin, Russia of engaging in horrific war crimes. Plus, the government announced it will begin allowing 'x' as an option on passports beginning April 11th. These stories and more on today's CBN News Daily Rundown.
Apr 06, 2022
Today, more than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. The progressive disease targets the brain, destroying memory and other important mental functions. While it's widely believed that there is no cure, there's a promising new protocol picking up steam. CBN News Medical Reporter Lorie Johnson talked to Dr. Dale Bredesen and a handful of individuals whose symptoms reversed after employing the Bredesen Protocol.
Apr 04, 2022
The Biden administration is preparing to allow a controversial border policy, enacted by the Trump administration, to end. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention instituted Title 42 in March of 2020, essentially sending asylum seekers back to their home countries rather than allowing them to stay in the US, in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. Now, however, the CDC appears ready to end that policy. Republicans in Congress warn ending Title 42 will lead to an avalanche of asylum...
Apr 01, 2022
Lawmakers are pushing for harsher punishments for anyone consuming or otherwise dealing with child pornography. Also, an A-list actor has blasted Hollywood for applauding Will Smith after he smacked Chris Rock on stage just moments before winning his Oscar. That and more on today's podcast.
Mar 30, 2022
Does President Joe Biden want regime change in Russia? After meeting with Ukrainian refugees on Saturday and hearing their stories of survival and escape from their war-torn country, the President delivered a blistering speech against Russian President Vladimir Putin that was overshadowed by nine words at the very end of his remarks that appeared to signal a change in US policy toward regime change in Russia. However, immediately after saying Putin "cannot remain in power," White House and Biden...
Mar 28, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson is one step closer to becoming the first, black woman to sit on the Supreme Court. Jackson began the week as a shoo-in for Justice Stephen Breyer's place on the bench. And after a full week of questioning, the Judiciary Committee is set to confirm her place by Easter. CBN News Chief Political Analyst David Brody is on today's episode to unpack some of the emotional exchanges and standout points from this week's hearings.
Mar 25, 2022
Video of a truck getting tossed around like a toy by a sudden tornado in Texas went viral this week after the truck - and the teen driver - miraculously survived the close encounter. The driver is now speaking out about the incident, praising God for the incredible tale of survival. Plus, Lee Strobel shares a bit of positive news in the midst of negativity as a complete stranger went above and beyond to help him in a time of need.
Mar 24, 2022
Tensions between China and the United States are heightened after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In a phone call on Friday, China's President Xi Jinping met with President Biden to discuss a range of economic and security issues, including the protection and possession of Taiwan. CBN News Senior Reporter Dale Hurd is on today's episode to discuss China's standing on the world stage as the Chinese Communist Party expands their economic, political, and military influence across the globe.
Mar 22, 2022
After two years in which it was pretty much the only thing we talked about, COVID-19 has finally receded into the background, at least in the minds of many Americans. Mask mandates for most of the country have gone away, although some areas still require them, and the debate over vaccine mandates has faded, too. Is COVID-19 no longer a pandemic? Is it something endemic we all will just learn to live with now? And as hospitals and doctor's offices enjoy this much needed breather, some startling n...
Mar 18, 2022