(CNBC) — Israel’s Defense Forces on Friday said a ceasefire agreement in Gaza came into effect from 12 p.m. local time (5 a.m.) ET, with troops pulling back from some parts of the enclave under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan. The announcement comes shortly after Israel’s government approved a deal […]
(Christian News Network Wire) — After three years of stagnation, charitable giving in the U.S. finally rebounded in 2024 — reaching an estimated $592.5 billion, up 6.3% from the previous year. Yet beneath the strong topline numbers, fewer Americans are giving, and the nation’s generosity is increasingly concentrated among larger donors. In his new analysis, […]
(FOX News) — Erika Kirk, the widow of slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, remembered her husband’s legacy at a memorial for him Sunday — and revealed her thoughts about his alleged assassin. Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect charged in Charlie Kirk’s Sept. 10 death, was much like the other young men that Charlie Kirk encountered, […]
4/16/2025 South Africa (International Christian Concern) — Following an intense gun battle, South African police have rescued U.S. missionary and pastor Josh Sullivan from his kidnappers. His rescue comes less than a week after masked armed men took him hostage at gunpoint as he preached a sermon last Thursday at Fellowship Baptist Church in Motherwell, […]
In a significant move that continues to raise concerns among Christians and conservatives, President Donald Trump appointed Scott Bessent as treasury secretary in January 2025. Bessent, an openly homosexual man with a background in hedge fund management and strong financial ties to liberal financier George Soros, now plays a central role in shaping the administration’s […]
At a recent White House Iftar dinner, President Donald Trump extended his greetings to Muslim Americans and leaders from around the globe, marking the Islamic month of Ramadan. While the event was presented as a gesture of goodwill, it raises significant concerns for Christians who worry about the growing influence of Islam in American politics […]
A Georgia House panel held an important discussion Wednesday on House Bill 441, which seeks to expand the state’s laws to provide stronger protections for unborn children by banning abortion entirely. While the bill is still in early stages, it has sparked a passionate debate about the sanctity of life and the need to protect […]
Pastor John MacArthur, appearing frail but resilient, shared a heartfelt video message with attendees of the Shepherds Conference, expressing gratitude for their continued support while acknowledging that he is now on his “last lap” in ministry, following a lengthy recovery after seven weeks in the hospital. In the video, posted on social media, the 85-year-old […]
The House of Representatives is mourning the loss of Rep. Sylvester Turner, a newly elected Democrat from Texas, who tragically passed away following a medical emergency after President Donald Trump’s March 4 address to Congress. He was 70 years old. Turner, who served as the mayor of Houston from 2016 until 2024, had attended the […]
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) is drawing significant backlash from many in the Christian community, who argue that it raises ethical concerns about the sanctity of life and the beginning of personhood. Signed on Tuesday, the executive order seeks to make IVF more affordable for […]