On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: There are new developments in the House investigation into President Joe Biden's family, and a suspected "influence peddling and business scheme" involving foreign nationals from China. And President Biden discussed the debt ceiling during a speech in New York today, as Republican lawmakers and the president are running out of time to come to an agreement on resolving the critical matter. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control says drug overdose deaths in the United States have been on the rise for the past 2 decades. The most recent report offers some startling revelations. President and CEO of Adult and Teen Challenge, a Christian group focused on addiction and recovery, Gary Blackard, joins to tell us about the addiction epidemic in the US, how it started and where things stand now. And the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom released its annual report last week detailing the increase of religious violations around the world. President of Global Liberty Alliance, Jason Poblete, joins to share whether it surprises him to see countries like Nicaragua, Cuba and Nigeria on the list of countries of concern. Finally this evening, the Holy Year 2025 is approaching and preparations are well underway. A press conference at the Vatican outlined the program and the main new features of the event. EWTN Vatican Bureau Journalist, Benjamin Crockett has more.

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