On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Former President Donald Trump's defense team received its chance to rebut House impeachment managers' arguments, that the former president is guilty of inciting a crowd to attack the Capitol on January 6th. The defense team used just a fraction of the 16 hours they were allotted to present their case. At the White House, state and local leaders from around the nation, including the mayors of Miami and Detroit, met with President Joe Biden to discuss the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, part of which proposes sending hundreds of billions of dollars to states and municipalities. Meanwhile, new research indicates that as fertility rates have fallen around the world over the last decade, the U.S. has experienced a decline as well. Senior fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, Brad Wilcox, joins to talk more about what is being seen around the U.S. and the world. And as Catholics worldwide prepare for this Lenten season, a new book is providing greater insight into Divine Mercy. 'Understanding Divine Mercy' written by Father Chris Alar, the director of the Association of Marian Helpers, summarizes the message and the devotion in one book. Fr. Chris joins to discuss his new book. Finally this evening, Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins us to share the story of the real St. Valentine - a man who dedicated his life to evangelization and love.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: House Democrats leading the prosecution of former President Donald Trump wrapped up the impeachment trial by showing arrest statements and videos from those who attacked the Capitol on January 6th. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden warned Thursday that China is working on new rail initiatives and seeking a new way to power automobiles--investing billions of dollars--and that the US needs to step up. On Italy's Day for Life, Pope Francis said the future of Italy is in danger, calling it a "demographic winter." President of Italy's March for Life, Virginia Coda Nunziante, joins to discuss what she believes the pope meant when he used the term "demographic winter." A new report says the coronavirus crisis is hurting enrollment at Catholic schools. Their enrollment has declined by more than 110,000 students for the present academic year and over 200 schools have closed. And although this is happening, an Associated Press story recently released reads, "As the pandemic began to unfold, scores of Catholic dioceses across the U.S. received aid through the Paycheck Protection Program while sitting on well over $10 billion in cash, short term investments or other available funds." Owner and President of Petrus Development, Andrew Robison, shares his thoughts on the report and what the reality is. And finally this evening, lawmakers in Canada have voted to expand the country's assisted dying regime. Chairman of the Discovery Institute Center on Human Exceptionalism and consultant to the Patients Rights Council, Wesley Smith, joins to share his view on this new legislation and what his concerns are.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Former President Donald Trump is said to be beyond angry about his defense team's performance yesterday, as the Senate voted to move forward on his second impeachment trial, even after he left office. Day 1 was about the constitutionality of the trial, and six Republicans joined Democrats to vote yes to continue with the trial. Vice President of the Institute for Constitutional Government at the Heritage Foundation, John Malcolm, joins to share his analysis on what has been seen in the second impeachment trial of the former president, so far. President Joe Biden--speaking from the White House before heading to the Pentagon, Wednesday--warned the military leaders of Burma/Myanmar in Southeast Asia, who recently seized power in a coup, to refrain from using violence against demonstrators seeking democracy. Meanwhile, investigators from the World Health Organization traveled to China to try and pinpoint the source of the coronavirus pandemic. They say it is extremely unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab. Author of "The Coming Collapse of China" and “The Great U.S.-China Tech War,” Gordon Chang, joins to share what he makes of these findings. And finally this evening, February 11th is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and is also the World Day of the Sick. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Alan Holdren takes us to Lourdes where the Cenacolo Community - founded in 1983 in Northern Italy by Mother Elvira Petrozzi - focuses on serving lost youth and helping them to overcome dependencies and addictions.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The start of the second Senate impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump has begun. Senators will do something they have never done before: consider an article of impeachment against a former president. Vince Coglianese, the editorial director for 'The Daily Caller,' joins to share his thoughts on the issue of whether the impeachment trial of the former president is constitutional. At the White House, President Joe Biden met with top business executives from around the nation as he pushes for passage in Congress of his $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, to help the nation get back on its feet. Calling it "a very significant step forward for basic rights" the Archbishop of San Francisco, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, responded to the Supreme Court's decision striking down California's ban on indoor worship. The archbishop joins to share what this represents for Catholics. In Rome, the Vatican released Pope Francis' schedule of his trip to Iraq next month. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn shares the details about the upcoming trip. And finally this evening, an annual faith-based event in New York City is taking place this year, despite the coronavirus pandemic. '2021 New York Encounter' will feature three days of virtual discussions and special exhibits. The Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Christophe Pierre, joins to tell us about the event.

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On EWTN News Nightly tonight: The first variant of the coronavirus was first discovered in South Africa, and now the country has suspended plans to immunize frontline health workers with the AstraZeneca vaccine. As our nation continues to see a decline in overall Covid-19 cases as well as hospital admissions, President Joe Biden visited a vaccination site in Arizona, Monday—virtually--from the White House. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen believes the effects of President Biden's $1.9 trillion relief plan will restore full employment by next year. However, many GOP Senators say the president's proposal is too expensive and could trigger runaway inflation. In Rome, the Ambassador of Japan to the Holy See, Seiji Okada, joins to share what he hopes to accomplish in his role. Virginia's Catholic bishops are voicing their support, as legislation to abolish the death penalty passes both the House of Delegates and the State Senate. Bishop Michael Burbidge joins to discuss the Catechism of the Catholic Church in terms of the dignity of the person and why that's so important for people to keep in mind when thinking about the issue of the death penalty. And finally, on the World Day of Prayer Against Human Trafficking and the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita, law fellow and director of the program in human rights at the Catholic University of America, William Saunders, joins to share what we are seeing, globally, in terms of the number of people affected by human trafficking, and what type of impact the coronavirus has had on it.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Stating "abortion is not health care," 48 pro-life Senators wrote to Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, in an effort to protect the conscience rights of Americans opposed to abortion. At the White House, in a speech where he essentially said the economy is in dire shape, President Joe Biden told Americans “We have more than 10 million people out of work; 4 million people have been out of work for six months or longer.” The president is trying to get his American Rescue Plan through Congress ASAP. In the U.S., Johnson and Johnson has applied for emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine. Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College and Chairman of Medicine at St. Joseph University Hospital, Dr. Bob Lahita, joins to share some of the advantages and benefits of the vaccine. Meanwhile, in a message to the 4th International Conference on Music, organized by the Pontifical Council for Culture, Pope Francis stated "to sing well is to be well... music helps the Bible speak in new ways, and the beauty of sound and silence allows us to listen." Fr. Enda Murphy from the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments joins to discuss what the mission is of organizing a conference on Church and music. And finally this evening, a recent analysis finds that rates of depression and anxiety are on the rise due to the pandemic, causing more people to experience insomnia. Founder and president of CatholicTherapists.com, Allison Ricciardi joins to talk more about how we can safeguard our mental health.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden delivered a videotaped, faith-filled message at today’s National Prayer Breakfast—not to be confused with the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast—while quoting scripture and asking Americans to help each other right now. Democrats want to remove Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene from her House committee assignments. They condemn the lawmaker for her embrace of far-right conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, in the Senate, Republican Senator Josh Hawley is calling on President Joe Biden to reinstate the pro-life Mexico City Policy. Today marks the first ever International Day of Human Fraternity, with Pope Francis stating that fraternity is the new frontier of humanity. Editor-in-chief of Asia News, Fr. Bernardo Cervellera, joins to share why Pope Francis' visit to Abu Dhabi two years ago was so important and what the response has been so far to the first World Day of Fraternity. Also, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston, Thomas Carroll, joins to tell us how they have been able to keep their students in classrooms while many other schools across the country continue to teach online or use hybrid models. And finally this evening, pro-lifers are praising a decision by a federal judge, ordering the release of documents related to the June Medical Services case. The associate director of Louisiana Right to Life, Angie Thomas, joins to talk more about the significance of this federal court order.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden is not budging--as part of his proposed 1.9 trillion dollar American Rescue Plan—that $1,400 go to Americans who meet the income requirements. Wednesday morning, one of Joe Biden's former rivals for the presidency, Pete Buttigieg, was sworn in as Secretary of Transportation. Others on President Biden's list of cabinet nominees are moving fairly swiftly through the confirmation process, despite objections from GOP Senators. Meanwhile, Commissioner with the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, Nadine Maenza, joins to discuss the current situation in Myanmar. In Montana, the House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill last week that would ban the coverage of abortion procedures by health insurance plans offered through the state exchange. Executive director of the Montana Catholic Conference, Matthew Brower, joins to talk more about the bill and its significance. And finally this evening, a Catholic radio network recently opened a new studio in Erbil, Iraq. The radio network, Radio Maria, is a non-profit Catholic network that has stations in 77 countries across five continents. Coordinator of the Asia, Oceania and Middle East section, Joseph Nassar, joins to share why they wanted to start a radio station in Iraq.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden signed three more executive orders Tuesday—less than two weeks into his new administration--aimed at immigration. Democrats in Congress pushed ahead with groundwork for approving President Biden's COVID-19 relief plan, with or without Republican votes. Meanwhile, the Vatican announced that six new Saints will be officially recognized in the liturgical calendar. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to tell us more about the new decree and who the six new Saints are. Today marks the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also observed as the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. Sister Mary Richard from Little Sisters of the Poor, joins to tell us about her personal journey. And, with the release of their second album, a band of friars of the Order of Preachers is continuing to spread the Gospel, musically. Fr. Joseph Hagan and Fr. Peter Gautsch from the Hillbilly Thomists join to talk more about the band and their new album, "Living for the Other Side".

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On EWTN News Nightly tonight: Ten GOP Senators sent a letter to the president on Sunday, with a counterproposal to his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. The president agreed to meet with them on Monday evening at the White House. New COVID-19 cases and hospital admissions in the United States have both dropped but the number of people who died from the coronavirus in January 2021 surpassed all other months since the pandemic started a year ago, exceeding 90,000 deaths last month alone. Meanwhile, the Vatican's Secretary of State recently gave a wide-ranging interview addressing several issues facing the Holy See. Rome Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to discuss what was said in the interview. A Pew Research Center survey, conducted in the summer of 2020, reveals that nearly three in ten Americans - or 28% - "report stronger personal faith because of the pandemic and think the religious faith of Americans overall has strengthened." Associate director of research at the Pew Research Center, Dr. Neha Sahgal, joins to discuss the study further. And, U.S. bishops are praising the Biden administration for its "actions to promote racial equity" in housing and "criminal justice reform". Executive director of Human Coalition Action and chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, Reverend Dean Nelson, joins to talk more about the significance of these executive actions.

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