On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: An unclassified FBI document has finally been made public. The document involves an alleged bribary scheme between then Vice President Joe Biden and a Ukrainian oil executive when President Biden's son Hunter was a board member for the oil company. Former President Donald Trump is headed to trial on May 20th, 2024. Prosecutors aimed for December but defense lawyers wanted it "after" the 2024 Presidential election. Now it won't start until well after the Republican nominee is clear but before that person is officially nominated at the Republican National Convention. Meanwhile the White House held a discussion today with AI executives looking for ways to protect the public, as the administration announces it has secured “voluntary commitments…to manage the risks posed by AI.” Last month, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a website designer, Lori Smith, in the case of 303 Creative LLC v Elenis. Jonathan Scruggs of Alliance Defending Freedom joins us to share his unique perspective on the significance and impact of this decision. Lastly tonight, as the Azerbaijani blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh is now in its 7th month, experts are growing increasingly fearful for the Christian majority Armenian enclave. Bishop Mikael Mouradian, head of the Armenian Catholic Church Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg in the United States, joins us to shed light on the crisis in Armenia.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Promoter of Justice for the Vatican City State, Alessandro Diddi, started a two-week hearing to sum up his arguments in his high-profile case against ten people accused of alleged financial crimes. Questions were also raised about Pope Francis' role in the case. EWTN Vatican Journalist, Jen Copestake, reports. The Senate Judiciary Committee was sharply divided on whether Congress has the right to require the Supreme Court to come up with a basic code of ethics. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales, reports. President Biden is attending a steel-cutting ceremony for the Acadia, the vessel needed to build offshore wind farms that his administration says could support hundreds of new union jobs. White House Correspondent, Owen Jensen, reports. Every five years, the African National Eucharistic Congress brings together African Catholics in the United States to celebrate the living presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and share in a rich heritage. Danielle M. Brown of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, sheds light on the importance of this year’s Congress taking place July 21-23, 2023 in Washington, D.C. and what attendees will gain from attending it. Lastly tonight, Patti Armstrong of the National Catholic Register, joins us to reflect on the success of the blockbuster movie, ‘Sound of Freedom’ and how the motion picture has enlightened many about the tragedy of human trafficking. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Lawmakers came together in a joint meeting to hear an address by President Isaac Herzog of Israel, highlighting the 75th anniversary of the state of Israel. After several members of the progressive Democratic party spoke out against Israel, even calling it a racist state, there was sharp reaction from Republicans and even Democrats, like former Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Sent by the Vatican to Washington DC, in an effort to promote peace in Ukraine, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi met with President Joe Biden on Tuesday. And recent polling data shows President Biden is leading the pack among those seeking the Democratic Presidential nomination with 69% support. White House and National Political Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, Susan Crabtree, joins to share why she thinks Biden is the front runner right now. Meanwhile, the rise of artificial intelligence and social media restrictions is causing some concern. A Senior Policy Analyst at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Clare Morell, shares how the centralizing of these platforms affect the long-term health of free speech. Finally this evening, the Catholic Community in Mongolia may be small but they are expecting a big visit. Pope Francis is planning to travel there from August 31st to September 4th. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief Andreas Thonhauser brings us a preview.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Vatican continues its efforts to bring peace to war-torn Ukraine, with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi visiting the US capital today. And a hearing was held on Capitol Hill to highlight the worsening conditions for all faiths around the world. In Israel, protestors blocked highways, crowded train stations and even marched on Tel Aviv's stock exchange and military headquarters. Managing Director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, joins to tell us a little bit more about these protests. Meanwhile, the patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, Cardinal Louis Sako, announced his move to Kurdistan after Iraq's president revoked a decree recognizing him as head of the Christian Church in the country. Vice President of the Middle East Media Research Institute, Ambassador Alberto Fernandez, shares how significant this move is. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre is a Catholic order of knighthood charged with helping maintain the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Dr. Matthew Bunson, VP of EWTN News, spoke with Leonardo Visconti di Modrone, Governor General of the order to find out what they are doing in the Middle East to help. Finally this evening, the Catholic Media Association says it is deeply concerned with the FDA's decision to approve the first over-the-counter hormonal contraceptive, Opill. Dr. Lauren Rubal of the CMA, joins to share what her medical concerns are.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Hoping to bring an end to the brutal and ongoing war in Ukraine, Pope Francis’ peace envoy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, traveled to Washington DC “to promote peace in Ukraine” while the USCCB issued a statement warning against the use of cluster munitions in the conflict, citing their “risk to civilian populations.” Meanwhile, House Republican lawmakers are all smiles after passing a major defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act. They were able to add pro-life and pro-family amendments rolling back several Biden Administration policies. The Archbishop of the Military Services and the president of the USCCB, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, joins to share his thoughts on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act by the House. And in a move that is raising some eyebrows, Pope Francis has decided to approve the appointment of the Bishop of Shanghai, who was previously installed by Chinese authorities without the Vatican's approval. Vatican Correspondent, Colm Flynn joins to explain the significance of the pope's decision. Finally this evening, the Senate Judiciary Committee this week will mark up and vote on a bill that would require the US Supreme Court to adopt a Code of Conduct. Founder and President of the Article 3 Project, Mike Davis, joins to share what his reaction is to this Code of Conduct bill and what he thinks.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Freshly back from Europe where he attended NATO meetings and met with Nordic leaders, President Joe Biden flew to Camp David, leaving the White House without taking questions from reporters. Meanwhile, every branch of the US military is struggling to meet its yearly recruiting goals. DOD numbers show both a record low percentage of 17 to 39 year olds are eligible to serve due to previous drug use and obesity and an even smaller fraction are willing to enlist. And reaction continues to pour in after the release last week of the names of the delegates for the upcoming Synod on Synodality at the Vatican. Senior Editor for the National Catholic Register, Jonathan Liedl, joins to tell us about the people participating in the synod and how they were chosen. A professor at the University of Notre Dame is suing an independent student newspaper that reported on her alleged pro-abortion activism. A rising senior at Notre Dame and editor of the school paper that published the stories, Joe Dereuil, joins to give us a bit of background on the reporting for these stories and how some of the allegations against Professor Kay came to light. Finally this evening, the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend in Indiana recently completed an 8 day Eucharistic pilgrimage. The Secretary for Communications of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Nicole Hahn, joins to tell us how this 100 mile walk came about.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The House Appropriations Committee voted to include some pro-life provisions in next year's foreign operation budget, which goes into effect in October. The move is a major blow to the Biden Administration's pro-abortion efforts. And how long the war in Ukraine will last, the potential use of nuclear weapons in the conflict, and even the hold-up of military promotions at the Pentagon were all discussed at a press briefing in Helsinki, Finland today. Meanwhile, preparations are underway in France for the country's national day, or Bastille Day, celebrations on Friday. However, the country continues to deal with widespread riots following the shooting death by police of a teenager late last month. European Correspondent for EWTN News, Solene Tadie, joins to help us unpack what is going on in France right now, what the latest with the protests is and what the mood is ahead of Bastille Day. A recently released artificial intelligence app is trained on a private database of Church documents. Organizers say it could be a powerful tool for evangelization. Founder and CEO of Longbeard, which developed Magisterium AI, Matthew Sanders, joins to explain the new app and how it is similar to ChatGPT. Finally this evening, at the Vatican, the top diplomat to the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, addressed the conflict in Ukraine, and some criticisms of Pope Francis' responses. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With the latest NATO summit in Lithuania now history, President Joe Biden is on his way to Finland, which recently became a member of the Defense Alliance. Managing Partner at Brighton Strategy Group, John Ullyot, joins to share his thoughts on the NATO summit and the declaration to provide long-term security guarantees to Ukraine in lieu of the country's admittance to alliance. Meanwhile, the US is closely watching China's growing influence around the world; from the economy, to national security and even religious freedom. And despite the positive news that inflation fell in June to its lowest rate since March 2021, consumers are still feeling the effects of high prices. Deputy Op-Ed Editor at the Wall Street Journal, Matthew Hennessey, joins to share why there is such a disconnect between the data and the practical reality for many Americans. A new podcast is set to bring together the topics of science and the Catholic faith. Co-hosts of 'Purposeful Lab,' Catherine Hadro and Dr. Dan Kuebler, join to discuss the podcast and what 'Purposeful Lab' is. Finally this evening, Pope Francis has appointed a special envoy for a celebration next week in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us about the upcoming celebrations for the 700th anniversary of the canonization of St. Thomas Aquinas.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: At the NATO Summit overseas, President Joe Biden indicated he was looking forward to meeting with two Nordic countries, Finland and Sweden, as the alliance grows. Finland has already become a member. Sweden is on deck to become the 32nd NATO member. Meanwhile, Congress has only 11 in-session days to finish a stack of items, chief among them, the $886 billion Defense Authorization Act. And a recent study by researchers at Virginia Tech finds a rising number of young people are experiencing gender dysphoria, claiming that their so-called gender identity does not match their biological sex. Policy director at the American Principles Project, Jon Schweppe, joins to share his thoughts on this study and why he thinks the numbers for gender dysphoria or transgenderism are rising. July marks the month where Pope Francis takes his summer break from receiving guests. Former EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Alan Holdren, joins to discuss a historic trip Pope Francis made on July 8th, 2013 and also what his current plans for August are. Finally this evening, a new book examines 50 of the most influential leaders in the pro-life movement. One of the book's contributors and the founder of the Vulnerable People Project, Jason Jones, joins to share how he became involved and tells us about his profile on Kristan Hawkins, president of Students for Life of America.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis has named 21 new cardinals. They will be installed at the Vatican at the end of September. EWTN Vatican Correspondent, Colm Flynn has more. Meanwhile, as the war in Ukraine continues with prospects for peace appearing dim, President Joe Biden is in Lithuania for a NATO summit looking to crank up the pressure on Moscow and Vladimir Putin after 16 months of a grueling, horrific war. And US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has wrapped up her trip to China. Secretary Yellen said the US will listen to Chinese complaints about curbs on US technology imports and concerns on Washington's actions. Author Gordon Chang joins to share his thoughts on Secretary Yellen's trip. President Biden is continuing to trumpet Bidenomics. It is his term for the Administration's help for families to improve their financial situation, but a recent major poll shows less than 40% of Americans approve of the president's handling of the economy. Finally this evening, in Kansas, a judge has ruled that on driver's licenses the only option for gender are male and female. Opponents say the ruling will cause immediate harm to the transgender community. Director of the Independent Women's Forum's Center for Progress and Innovation, Julie Gunlock, joins to share her thoughts on that decision.

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