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New Report: US Unprepared for 'Devastating' Future War with Russia or China The United States is not ready for the most serious security threats it has faced since World War 2. That was the somber warning from defense experts to a Senate committee. 

ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Liberty University for Allegedly Dismissing Transgender Employee The left-leaning ACLU of Virginia has filed a lawsuit against Liberty University after the Christian institution allegedly dismissed an employee who identifies as transgender.

'Spirit of Forgiveness': Liberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr. Reach Legal Settlement Close to four years after he stepped down as president of Liberty University in Central Virginia, Jerry Falwell, Jr., and the college’s board of trustees reached a settlement on all pending legal matters.

Secret Service Failures Exposed: 'Ashamed' Acting Director Visits Roof Where Trump Shooter Fired Recent revelations surrounding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump have exposed critical failures within the Secret Service. Now Trump will be interviewed by the FBI.

Families of 2 Men Severely Wounded in Trump Assassination Attempt Break Silence, Offer 'Prayers' Weeks after a 20-year-old gunman tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump during a July 13 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, the families of two men who were critically injured are speaking out.

Restoring America's Soil: How Regenerative Farmers are Transforming Agriculture Each year, roughly a billion pounds of pesticides are sprayed nationwide, much of it on land that produces our food. A group known as regenerative farmers sees this as a major problem, and they want to restore America's soil. 

2,000 Baptized in New 'Jesus Revolution' Sign of Revival at Pirates Cove: 'Lord, Do It Again' Pastor Greg Laurie of Harvest Christian Fellowship in California is reporting another massive baptism turnout at Pirates Cove. It's the latest sign that the nationwide move of God that kicked into high gear with the Asbury awakening of 2023 isn't over yet.

'A Lot of Hurt': Calls for Justice Grow after Sonya Massey Killed by Illinois Deputy Thousands of people across the country took part in a national day of mourning Sunday for Sonya Massey. Former Police Deputy Sean Grayson shot and killed the Illinois Black woman in her home earlier this month.

Story Only God Could Write: One Church Transforms Lives of 77 Kids Without Families Amid America’s foster care and adoption crisis, a heartwarming new movie tells the powerful story of how one pastor and his wife inspired their church and town to help the “least of these” in the most profound and impactful of ways.

Politicians' Historic Embrace of God Stuns Lawmaker: 'Holy Spirit Is Moving' A Tennessee politician is on a passionate mission to urge fellow citizens to turn back to the Lord.

'Just Unbelievable': Hero Saves Family of Four Trapped in 'Scary' Situation Amid Blazing Inferno A 23-year-old Connecticut man is being hailed a hero after he saw smoke billowing from a home and went to the scene to help.

'It's Shocking': Colorado Church in Court After Town Halts Its Emergency Homeless Shelter A Colorado church is suing the town of Castle Rock to maintain its homeless ministry after local officials tried to shut it down. The church recently won a preliminary victory with a federal judge ruling the town must allow the humanitarian outreach to continue while the case proceeds in court.

Pro-Life Protester Sentenced to More Than 3 Years Behind Bars for Blocking Abortion Clinic Entrance A Tennessee woman was sentenced Wednesday to more than three years in prison for her participation in a 2020 protest blocking the entrance to an abortion clinic in New York City.

Hope Blooms for Chicago At-Risk Youth Thanks to Christian Florist: 'God Could Use Anything' Caught in the crossfire of violence and poverty, many young Chicagoans struggle to envision a future beyond their next birthday. Amidst this bleak backdrop, a beacon of hope emerges in the form of Southside Blooms, a flower shop with a mission far deeper than arranging bouquets.

'Get Him!' Brave Man Rescues Part of US Flag Burned by 'Pro-Hamas Agitators,' Then They Chase Him An unnamed man is receiving praise for reportedly rescuing remnants of an American flag being torched by what Fox News called anti-Israel and “pro-Hamas agitators.”

Oncologist Studies 5,000 Cases of Near Death Experiences, Says They Prove Life After Death A Kentucky radiation oncologist who has spent the last 25 years studying near-death experiences says his research confirms that there is life after death. 

Pastor Faced Death Threats, Had to Go Into Hiding After Revealing Republican Political Beliefs Pastor Corey Brooks is a fixture in Chicago. The popular preacher is affectionately known as the “Rooftop Pastor” for his valiant efforts to create a much-needed community center — a goal that led him to live atop a building for nearly one year to spark awareness and raise funds.

FBI Director: Trump Shooter Researched a Chilling Detail About JFK Assassination FBI Director Christopher Wray told a House Judiciary Oversight Committee on Wednesday that when Thomas Matthew Crooks learned there would be a Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, he researched the Kennedy assassination. 

Netanyahu Gives Powerful Defense of Israel on Capitol Hill as 'Iran's Useful Idiots' Terrorize 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.

'Christians of America Stand Solidly with Israel': Netanyahu Meets with Evangelicals in DC Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with a group of evangelical Christian leaders in the nation's capital on Tuesday.

Eric Erickson Warns of Pagan Religion Pushing America to Brink of Destruction A great partisan divide is on full display this summer, playing out before our eyes on various screens from smartphones to our living rooms. 

Elon Musk 'Tricked' into Putting Son on Puberty Blockers: Xavier Was 'Killed by the Woke Mind Virus' Billionaire businessman Elon Musk is revealing a very personal reason behind his decision to abandon the state of California as he goes to battle against woke ideology. He says he was deceived into allowing one of his children to be converted to transgender after being told his son would commit suicide if he didn't approve the procedures.

'Truly a Miracle': Ohio Man Missing For Two Weeks Found Alive After Search Team Member Prays An Ohio man who went missing in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky was found alive Saturday after 14 days — and 12 days without any food or water.

Secret Service Denied Trump Requests for More Security, Shooter Seen 20 Minutes Before Attack Three investigations are currently underway into the Secret Service following last Saturday's assassination attempt on Donald Trump. On Monday, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified on Capitol Hill as calls mount for her resignation.

Secret Service Denied Trump Camp Requests for More Security, Shooter Seen 20 Minutes Before Attack Three investigations are currently underway into the Secret Service following last Saturday's assassination attempt on Donald Trump. On Monday, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testified on Capitol Hill as calls mount for her resignation.

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.

Chick-fil-A Dethroned: Beloved Restaurant Chain Falls from First to Third Place Fans of Chick-fil-A might be in for a bit of disappointment this week as the beloved restaurant group has fallen out of the top spot on USA Today’s favorite fast-food restaurant chains.

Historic Dallas Chapel Connected to Pastor Robert Jeffress Burns in 4-Alarm Fire First Baptist Church of Dallas, where Dr. Robert Jeffress is the senior pastor, was forced to hold its Sunday services at the Dallas Convention Center after a four-alarm fire tore through the 134-year-old Historic Sanctuary of the church on Friday.

Street Preacher in T-Shirt Denouncing Homosexuality Claims Subway Employee Refused to Serve Him A street preacher in Waunakee, Wisconsin, is claiming a Subway employee refused to serve him this week after he walked into the sandwich shop wearing a T-shirt with brightly colored text describing homosexuality as “sin.”

President Joe Biden Ends Presidential Bid Just Months Before 2024 Election President Joe Biden announced this afternoon on social media that he has decided to end his bid for re-election. 

'Unbelievable': 1-Year-Old 'Miracle Baby' Survives Two Days Alone in Ditch A 1-year-old baby who survived two days in a ditch along the Louisiana highway was miraculously rescued last week by an eagle-eye trucker who spotted the child crawling toward the road.

Actor Dennis Quaid's Plea to America Amid Chaotic Political Scene: 'We Need Each Other' When celebrated actor Dennis Quaid examines today’s complex political landscape, he sees a situation reminiscent of America’s plight in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

'It Is Pure Evil': Singer Ann Wilson Calls Christians to Action After Trump's Assassination Attempt Shock, horror, and disbelief have dominated emotions in the wake of the attempted assassination against former President Donald Trump. Christian singer Anne Wilson doesn't typically get involved with politics, but now she's speaking out.

'Art Club': Family Shares 'Horror Story' After School Staff Tries to Turn Daughter to Be Transgender Since removing their daughter from a public school that was secretly steeped in transgender indoctrination, Jon and Erin Lee are exposing the godless, anti-family agenda that nearly destroyed them. Now they're fighting their battle in the courts.

'He Loved Jesus': Hundreds Honor Life of Corey Comperatore, Heroic Ex-Fireman Slain at Trump Rally Family, friends, and the general public continue to mourn the murder of Corey Comperatore, a former firefighter who died Saturday during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

Trump Accepts GOP Nomination: 'I'm Not Supposed to Be Here Tonight...I Had God on My Side' Fresh off an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump came to the GOP Convention in Milwaukee Thursday evening with a new script: a speech that began with calls for unity. 

Robert Morris Accuser Says Jesus Got Her Through: 'I Have Never Stopped Praying' Allegations that Gateway Church founder Robert Morris molested a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s sent shockwaves throughout Christian circles and the media last month. 

Therapists Sue State for New 'Gag' on Compassionate Counselors Who Help Gender-Confused Kids Catholic therapists in Michigan have teamed up with Becket Law to file a lawsuit against the state, fighting for the right to help to people seeking freedom from gender confusion.  

'It's Like a Fix': As Students Struggle with Cellphone Addictions, More Schools Are Cracking Down Experts agree that young people across America are in a mental health crisis. Some point the finger at incessant cell phone presence and anxiety-inducing social media usage. In response, more and more states are trying to get these addictive devices out of children's hands during school hours.

Tucker Carlson Says There Is 'Spiritual Battle Underway' After Trump Assassination Attempt Conservative political commentator Tucker Carlson, a lifelong Episcopalian, said this week he believes the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump is proof positive there is a “spiritual attack underway” in the United States.

Oppressive Heat, Lingering Power Outages Challenge Beryl Recovery in Southeast Texas As Southeast Texas slowly recovers from Hurricane Beryl, lingering power outages, food shortages, and intense heat are compounding difficulties for residents and disaster response teams alike.   

Judge Takes Big Step in Miyares Investigation of US-Palestinian Group Accused of Ties to Hamas A Virginia judge has just taken a major step in the investigation of a pro-Palestinian group here in America that's accused of ties to Hamas.

Bible Museum's New Worship Exhibit Gives Viewers a 'Foretaste of Heaven' There's something new at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., just in time for the busy summer season. It's a worship experience like you've never seen or heard before.

Gov. Newsom Signs Law Ordering Schools to Deceive Parents About Their Kids' Gender Crisis A new California law requires schools to deceive parents, telling teachers and administrators to hide the truth about children's requests to change their gender identity.

Is a Digital Dollar Coming Soon, and What Would It Mean for Americans' Privacy? When asked whether a Federal Reserve or Central Bank Digital Currency might be on the horizon, here's what Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told a congressional committee this year.

WATCH: Republican Convention Begins, Trump Announces His Vice Presidential Pick WATCH CBN News Coverage: Donald Trump was officially voted in as the Republican presidential nominee Wednesday, and he revealed who he has picked to be his vice presidential running mate.

Authorities Seek Motive in Shooting of President Trump, Witness Reported Gunman Before It Happened Authorities are still searching for a motive behind the shooting of former President Donald Trump during a rally on Saturday night. The 20-year-old suspect, identified as Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, left no manifesto or social media clues explaining his actions.

American Leaders Call for National Soul-Searching After Assassination Attempt on Trump After Saturday's attack on former President Donald Trump, both Republicans and Democrats are urging Americans to tone down political discourse.

'It Was God Alone': Trump Gives Thanks to God for Protecting His Life from Assassin's Bullets Former President Donald Trump has announced he's still traveling to Milwaukee on Sunday for the GOP convention after being wounded and narrowly surviving an assassination attempt. In a social post on Sunday, Trump said "it was God alone" who saved his life.

Former Fire Chief Killed at Trump Rally Used His Body to Shield Family from Sniper The former fire chief who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving in front of his family to protect them from gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president.

BREAKING NEWS: Trump Injured, Whisked Off Stage in PA After Apparent Gunshots BUTLER, Pa. (AP) - Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd. 

Operation Blessing Rushes Relief as 1 Million Texans Still Struggling Without Power After Beryl More than one million people in southeast Texas are still facing the sweltering summer heat without power after Hurricane Beryl.

'Thank God': Luna the Life-Saving Dog Rescues Family from Deadly Gas Leak An emotional support dog recently went above and beyond her regular call of duty, rescuing her entire family from deadly danger.

Virginia Bans Smartphones in Classrooms: 'It's a Fantastic Idea' When students in Virginia return to the classroom next year, they'll have to leave something behind – their smartphones. 

'Families Are Struggling': As Labor Market Cools, Key US Financial Figures Address Economy As the November elections loom closer, the U.S. economy is a primary concern for many Americans. This week, two key figures in the nation's financial landscape, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, shared their perspectives on the country's economic situation.

'Families Are Struggling': As Labor Market Cools, Key US Financial Figures Address Economy As the November elections loom closer, the U.S. economy is a primary concern for many Americans. This week, two key figures in the nation's financial landscape, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, shared their perspectives on the country's economic situation.

The Democrat Party 'Coup' Against Biden Subsides, for Now For the moment, President Biden may have blocked what some call a "coup attempt" from his own party to remove him as their presidential nominee, but all the criticism reveals a lack of confidence among Democrats. 

The Democrat Party 'Coup' Against Biden Subsides, for Now For the moment, President Biden may have blocked what some call a "coup attempt" from his own party to remove him as their presidential nominee, but all the criticism reveals a lack of confidence among Democrats. 

Beryl Kills 8, Leaves Millions in the Dark - Disaster Response Teams Move In Millions of people are without power after Hurricane Beryl tore through Texas on Monday. Making landfall just south of Houston, the storm battered the Lone Star state with winds up to 90 miles per hour and heavy rains that dropped as much as nine inches in some areas.

'Beautiful Blessings': Couple Adopts Frozen Embryos, Delivers Twins as IVF Ethical Debate Heats Up For ten years Rodney and Mary Leah Miller struggled to have a family. Then some friends told them about embryo adoption, a process that involves a woman receiving one or several donated frozen embryos. 

'I Was a Child': Robert Morris Accuser Shares Her Story, Faith Journey The woman who claims Pastor Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church, molested her when she was just 12 years old in the 1980s, has received “an incredible amount of support” since sharing her story with the media.

Faith-Based Voters Poised to Shape 2024 Presidential Election As the 2024 presidential election draws nearer, the role of religious voters is emerging as a critical factor that could sway the contest between President Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Beryl Hits Texas as a Category 1 Hurricane, Knocking Out Power to More Than 1 Million Power outages are mounting along the Texas coast after Beryl came ashore Monday and lashed Houston with heavy rains and powerful winds as the storm moved inland.

What's Driving the Growing Abstinence Trend Among Young Americans? It’s tempting to look at the so-called “Great Abstaining,” as The Cut put it, and think it’s a notch on the belt of those preaching biblical morality in a culture run amok.

Families of Covenant School Victims Applaud Move to Keep Nashville Shooter's Manifesto Sealed A Tennessee judge has ruled against releasing the journals written by the shooter who killed three 9-year-olds and three adults at a private Christian elementary   school in Nashville in March of last year.Parents of the victims asked the judge not to release the killer's manifesto. 

How Liberty Flowed From Ancient Israel to the New America The idea that liberty should reign in America didn't start with the Declaration of Independence or the 4th of July, 1776. The seeds were planted more than a hundred years before in the soil of the New World. One of the most important was in what would become Connecticut.

'The Culper Ring': What George Washington's Spies Can Still Teach Us Today Among the many thousands of American heroes who fought in the long seven-year Revolutionary War, there was one small group of men and women who history forgot. Why? Because they wanted it that way. 

'Our Flag Was Still There': The True Story of the Family That Saved the Star Spangled Banner As we celebrate our country's independence and freedom, there's perhaps no greater symbol than the American flag, often called the Star Spangled Banner. Today, the original flag, which served as the inspiration for Francis Scott Key and the National Anthem, sits in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. and how it got there is an interesting story.

'With a Firm Reliance on the Protection of Divine Providence': Read the Full Declaration of Independence The words of the Declaration of Independence reach across time to speak to the hearts of Americans even after 243 years.  

Tony Perkins Launches Major Effort to Protect 'Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Pro-Israel' Planks in New GOP Platform On Tuesday, a coalition of groups announced the launch of the Platform Integrity Project to ensure the Republican Party Platform maintains its conservative ideals.

The Faith of Our Fathers: God and the American Revolution Many people are unaware of America's Judeo-Christian heritage. The following are short profiles of some of America's founding fathers, sharing their thoughts on how God's hand could be seen in the establishment of this nation.

Tony Perkins Announces Major Effort to Protect 'Pro-Life, Pro-Family, Pro-Israel' Planks in New GOP Platform On Tuesday, a coalition of groups announced the launch of the Platform Integrity Project to ensure the Republican Party Platform maintains its conservative ideals.

'We're the Frontline': CBN News Joins Border Sheriff to Show You the Threat to America In the scorching desert of Arizona, one local sheriff is waging war against cartels, human smugglers and the drugs all crossing the border. CBN News visited the area with him to witness the crisis firsthand. 

Ray Comfort's Surprising Reaction to ACLU's Ten Commandments Lawsuit Preacher Ray Comfort is praising an unlikely party: the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).

Ruling Is 'Good News' for Hawaii's Good News Clubs Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) has won a preliminary injunction to allow it to operate Good News Clubs in Hawaii. A U.S. district court has ruled that CEF Bible clubs must be provided equal opportunity as other clubs throughout the island state. 

Two Chick-fil-A Employees Slain by Illegal Immigrant in Texas A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Irving, Texas, is temporarily closing its doors after a Salvadoran man in the U.S. illegally reportedly shot and killed two employees at the fast-food location.

Is This a Climate Emergency? These Horrific Weather Events from Long Ago Tell the True Story The phrase "extreme heat" is being used over and over in news coverage as if to signal that a climate emergency has arrived. Weather history, however, tells a different story – that the worst weather events, including the hottest years, have all been in the past.