On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is running for president in 2024. She'll be taking on former President Donald Trump. And over the last week 4 unknown objects were shot down over US and Canadian airspace. Today, senators received a classified briefing, only after lawmakers expressed frustration over a lack of information coming from the Biden Administration. Sensors from the first suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down over the US have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean. Former White House National Security Spokesman, John Ullyot, joins to analyze the level of secrecy surrounding all of this and how folks on both sides want more answers. Meanwhile, a leaked memo from the FBI field office in Richmond, Virginia, which the FBI has since retracted, warned that radical traditional Catholics could be a threat to national security. This memo even suggested infiltrating the Latin Mass. President of Franciscan University, Father Dave Pivonka, discusses his reaction to this as Franciscan University has Latin Mass on campus as well as a very Orthodox student body and professors. Finally this evening, a Vatican office with the collaboration of a Swedish institute presented a booklet on caring for the planet. Vatican official from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, Michele Robibaro, joins to tell us more about this booklet and how it was presented.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The White House faces new questions about a series of unidentified objects high up in the sky. People want to know what's floating over the US and Canada and whether they pose a threat. US fighter jets shot down a 4th object on Sunday. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are demanding answers and more transparency from the Biden Administration on the shooting down of the 4 objects in the sky. Syndicated Columnist, Cal Thomas, joins to share what he thinks is going on here and whether we should be concerned. Meanwhile, Pope Francis recently met with the Church leader who is on trial for charges related to Vatican finances. Since July 2021, Cardinal Angelo Becciu has been on trial at the Holy See. He faces several finance-related charges. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about the meeting. Finally this evening, more than 200 political prisoners from Nicaragua are now in the US. The group includes several Catholic priests and seminarians who were deported by Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega. A Nicaraguan judge called the prisoners "traitors." Washington DC based staff writer for the National Catholic Register, Lauretta Brown, joins to discuss whether this is accurate and what she can tell us about these people.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": Early Friday, President Joe Biden hosted US governors before welcoming the new leader of Brazil. And the Chinese spy balloon that drifted over the US is causing quite an uproar on Capitol Hill; especially after President Biden told Telemundo that it was not a major breach, stunning members of Congress. The US State Department says it is not including Nigeria on its list of countries that violate religious freedom. Human rights advocates are blasting the decision. Co-chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Representative Chris Smith, joins to share his reaction to the State Department's decision. The number of earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria continues to rise. Program Manager at Caritas Turkey, Giulia Longo, joins to tell us what the current situation in the country is and what the main needs are. Meanwhile, the state of Michigan was the sight of an anti-Pfizer rally this week. Senior Research Fellow for the Center for Health and Welfare Policy at the Heritage Foundation, Bob Moffitt, joins to share more on this. Finally this evening, tomorrow Saturday, February 11th is the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes. Founder of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and author of the new book "Everyday Miracles of Lourdes," Marlene Watkins, joins to tell us what it is like over in Lourdes on the eve of this feast day.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Due to lack of funding, the Aerostat Program, the unmanned blimps that border patrol uses to protect the nation, is being cut. President Joe Biden traveled to the Sunshine State today warning voters there that the GOP wants to cut critical government programs including Social Security and Medicare. This comes as Republicans say this is NOT their intention at all. Meanwhile, an organization that equips many Catholic schools with standardized tests is under scrutiny. CEO and Founder of the Classic Learning Test, Jeremy Tate, joins to discuss whether the NWEA's ideologies are trickling down into our Catholic schools and classrooms. And a TV station in Belgium recently discovered a lost interview with the Catholic priest considered the founder of the Big Bang Theory. Astronomer and Historian with the Vatican Observatory, Chris Graney, joins to share his reaction when he heard about the discovery of this interview. This Saturday marks the 10th anniversary of the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. EWTN Vatican Producer and Correspondent for CNA Deutsch, Rudolf Gehrig, joins to tell us where he is at in Germany right now and why it is so important for the faithful. Finally this evening, on a frigid college campus off the shores of Lake Superior, sits a chapel made of ice. One of the chapel architects and former student at Michigan Tech, Madi Hollman joins to tell us how this all got started.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden drew applause at Tuesday night's State of the Union when he said it's never been a good idea to bet against America. He pledged to work with Republicans, but criticism poured in when he addressed abortion, even though his comments on the topic were brief. Even before it finished, Republicans were voicing their opinions, some calling the president's agenda socialism. All of them said they were disappointed in the address. Political Correspondent for Real Clear Politics, Susan Crabtree, joins for further analysis of President Biden's State of the Union address. She shares her impressions and what stood out the most. Catholic pro-life activist Mark Houck attended the State of the Union. Houck, a father of 7, faced charges and was eventually acquitted by a jury after the Justice Department claimed he "forcefully shoved" a Philadelphia Planned Parenthood volunteer. He recalls that experience. Finally this evening, around 200 people are meeting this week in the Czech Republic to discuss the upcoming Synod on Synodality. EWTN Germany Journalist and Delegate at the Continental Assembly of the Synod, Anna Diouf, joins to tell us more about this continental stage and how the sessions are structured.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Vatican has started a relief fund for victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake. Director of Outreach for Aid to the Church in Need, Edward Clancy, joins to share the latest he is hearing from his people on the ground in Turkey and Syria. And at 9pm Eastern time tonight, President Joe Biden will step up to the podium and address a divided U.S. Congress. While Democrats say the president will outline his accomplishments and the direction for the future, Republicans say they don't expect much. Democrats are using the State of the Union, to reaffirm their party's commitment to codify Roe. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is stepping up the state's "war on woke." With a plan to defund critical race theory and diversity and inclusion initiatives at the state's public universities, the governor also plans to up the power of the state's university presidents to hire and fire professors who do or don't comply. Author at the Federalist, Evita Duffy, joins to share why these diversity initiatives and teachings are a danger to our schools. Finally this evening, the Ukrainian Catholic Church is moving away from a Church calendar affiliated with Russia. The move means that Ukrainian Catholics will now celebrate Christmas on December 25th. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about that.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Pope Francis reached out to the faithful requesting prayers for the victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes. The Vatican has sent telegrams to the papal ambassadors with the Pope's deepest condolences to all those who are suffering. A Catholic priest is among those who was killed in the earthquakes. Editor in Chief of ACI Mena, the association for Catholic information in the Middle East and North Africa, Rody Sher, joins to share the latest with us. The US is sending search and rescue teams to the earthquake-ravaged countries, Turkey and Syria. President Joe Biden wrote in a statement today that “Our teams are deploying quickly to begin to support Turkish search and rescue efforts and address the needs of those injured and displaced by the earthquake.” And President Biden is set to deliver his 2nd State of the Union address. He will deliver it on Tuesday night to a divided Congress. Meanwhile, opinions are mixed on how the Biden White House dealt with the recent China balloon saga. Host of the show 'O'Conner and Company,' Larry O'Connor, joins to share his take on how this all went down. Finally this evening, during the final Mass on Sunday of his 2 nation trip to Africa, the Holy Father said South Sudan's faithful are called to be "light that shines in the darkness." Pope Francis then traveled back to the Vatican but he was not alone.

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Tonight on "EWTN News Nightly": Pope Francis has achieved a years-long mission, when he arrived in the war-torn country of South Sudan today. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about the meaning of this apostolic trip. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s diplomatic trip to China has been cancelled as a high-altitude Chinese balloon sails across the US. It’s expected to be in US airspace for several days. And several Catholic high school students and a few parents are lawyering up after the students were kicked out of the National Air and Space Museum because of the pro-life message on their hats. Senior Litigation Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice, Olivia Summers, joins to share what the parents and students are telling her about what happened. An international group named after Satan will soon open its first abortion clinic in the United States. The Satanic Temple will provide Telehealth screenings and prescribe abortion pills for patients in New Mexico. Father Steve Grunow, CEO of Word on Fire Ministries, joins to share whether there is any sense to be made of this. Finally this evening, the video series 'Catholic Central' explores various aspects of Church doctrine, culture and history in short humorous episodes suitable for middle schoolers to adults. Father David Guffey joins to talk more about the show.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden marks the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act. It guarantees many American workers up to 12 unpaid weeks off to recover from major illness or childbirth or to take care of sick family members. Meanwhile, Pope Francis is spending his final full day in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It included an address before around 70,000 people, and the Holy Father delivered a message about the country's future. Elias Turk, ACI Mena Vatican Editor, is traveling with the Holy Father and he joins to fill us in on another busy day for the Pope in Congo. And laws against hate speech are already enforced across much of Europe, but are those same regulations headed to the US? That's the prediction of a top European Union leader at last month's world economic forum. Executive Director of Speech First, Cherise Trump, joins to walk us through these hate speech laws in Europe and what you are not allowed to say while in certain European countries. Finally this evening, in honor of the 49th annual Catholic Schools Week, Catholic schools across the US will host open houses, special Masses and a whole host of activities for students. Director of Newman Guide Programs for the Cardinal Newman Society, Kelly Salomon, joins to share why it is important to celebrate Catholic education.

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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The FBI searched President Joe Biden's home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware today. It is part of the federal investigation into the mishandling of classified documents. And once again in the White House briefing room, reporters demanded answers. And the first pro-life bill in the Senate for this session is taking its first steps. The measure would protect babies who survive an abortion. Several pro-life Republican Senators are leading the effort to get the bill through a Democrat-controlled chamber. On the second day of his Apostolic journey to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Pope Francis celebrated Mass. Elias Turk, ACI Mena Vatican Editor, has more. Meanwhile, a top US general revealed he's fearful the US will be at war with China by 2025. Former White House National Security Council Spokesman and Deputy Assistant to President Donald Trump, John Ullyot, joins to share whether he thinks there's any truth to the troubling memo and what his reaction was to it. Finally this evening, in the country of Mongolia, he is known as the father of Democracy, Former President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj was 2 time prime minister of Mongolia and also served as the nation's president until 2017. The former leader weighed in on the war in Ukraine and the fate of Mongolians in China.

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