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FDA admits COVID-19 shots killed U.S. kids, Trump urges Venezuelan president to leave country, Japanese court upholds ban on homosexual marriage
It’s Tuesday, December 2nd, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. ([email protected])
By Kevin Swanson
Trump urges Venezuelan president to leave country
U.S. sabers are rattling off the coast of Venezuela.
The Miami Herald reported that President Donald Trump offered Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro an ultimatum over the weekend: He said, “You can save yourself and those closest to you, but you must leave the country now.”
For any assistance in leading to Maduro’s arrest, the U.S. government has placed a bounty of $50 million on the Venezuelan President.
Also, President Trump issued a warning on Saturday via Truth Social. He wrote, “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.”
Trump designates Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group
The President also designated certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood organization as a terrorist group, as of Sunday.
CounterExtremism.com has counted 48 extremist individuals and groups tied to the Brotherhood. As a Muslim Brotherhood host, the nation of Qatar has transferred $1.8 billion to Gaza since 2012, some of which reportedly has gone to Hamas. That information was revealed through recent audits.
65 people died from Ebola in Congo, Africa
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is dealing with another Ebola outbreak — 65 cases confirmed and 45 deaths, reports U.S. News & World Report.
The last major Congolese outbreak occurred in 2018. The virus is as dangerous as rabies, the Marburg virus, and the Avian flu.
Exodus 4:11 reminds us that God is in control of all health issues: “So the Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? Have not I, the Lord?”
Russian-Ukrainian negotiations at stalemate
In other world news, the Russo-Ukrainian conflict negotiations are approaching another stalemate.
Ukraine announced they will not accept territorial concessions.
And French President Emmanuel Macron announced an endorsement of using frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine’s defense.
Japanese court upholds ban on homosexual marriage
Japan's Tokyo court upheld the homosexual marriage ban as constitutional, reports the BBC.
Of Asian states, only Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan have legalized the practice thus far.
Christian ministries ranked most and least transparent
Ministry Watch has released its 2025 ratings of American ministries for financial efficiency, transparency, and donor confidence.
Of the largest ministries in the United States, Medicine For All People International, Grand Canyon University, World Relief, Christian Aid Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Christian Broadcasting Network rate the highest.
Lowest ratings go to Samaritan’s Purse, Convoy of Hope, Baylor University, Pepperdine University, and Hillsdale College. Some controversy has been brewing recently over the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and the Billy Graham Evangelical Association’s withdrawal from the organization.
Top 3 ministries serving the persecuted
Of the six ministries serving the persecuted saints, Ministry Watch rates International Christian Concern, Equipping the Persecuted, and Persecution Project highest for financial efficiency, transparency, and donor confidence. Voice of the Martyrs is rated lowest.
Equipping the Persecuted focuses on Nigeria, and Persecution Project has been actively serving the persecuted saints in Sudan, Africa.
Folks, think about giving to the poor and the suffering this Christmas season. Proverbs 28:27 says, “He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses.”
U.S. government ran a $1.8 trillion deficit
The financial numbers are in for the U.S. government’s fiscal year 2025, ending in October.
The government ran a deficit of $1.8 trillion for the year. That’s down $41 billion or 2% compared to the previous year. However, revenues increased by $317 billion due to higher tariffs on imported goods.
Spending was up a whopping 4% or $275 billion, driven by welfare and benefit programs, as well as rising interest payments on the public debt.
Trump to pick new Federal Reserve Chairman
U.S. President Donald Trump will soon announce his next pick for chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The new pick is slated to replace Jerome Powell in May of next year.
Gold hits $4,230/ounce and silver hits $58/ounce
Metals are still on the rise again. Gold hit $4,230 per ounce and silver topped $58.00 per ounce.
Bitcoin is still down 31% over two months ago.
FDA admits COVID-19 shots killed U.S. kids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has acknowledged, for the first time, that COVID-19 vaccines have killed American children.
According to Politico, Vinay Prasad, the vaccine chief for the FDA, issued a memo in which he revealed that FDA staff “found … at least 10 children have died after and because of receiving COVID-19 vaccination.” This comes from an “initial analysis of 96 deaths (associated with the vaccine taking place) between 2021 and 2024.”
TN Democrat opposes Christian prayer in public forum
And finally, the Christian faith appears to be at stake -- in a tight election in Tennessee for the 7th District Congressional seat.
The Democrat candidate Aftyn Behn has gone on record stating she is opposed to Christian prayer in the public forum.
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social yesterday. He warned that Behn “hates Christianity, will take away your guns, wants Open Borders. . . men in women’s sports, and openly disdains Country music.”
The latest polls show the Republican candidate, Van Epps, is holding a slight lead in today’s election.
Close
And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, December 2nd, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus ([email protected]) Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
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It’s Tuesday, December 2nd, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. ([email protected])
By Kevin Swanson
Trump urges Venezuelan president to leave country
U.S. sabers are rattling off the coast of Venezuela.
The Miami Herald reported that President Donald Trump offered Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro an ultimatum over the weekend: He said, “You can save yourself and those closest to you, but you must leave the country now.”
For any assistance in leading to Maduro’s arrest, the U.S. government has placed a bounty of $50 million on the Venezuelan President.
Also, President Trump issued a warning on Saturday via Truth Social. He wrote, “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY.”
Trump designates Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group
The President also designated certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood organization as a terrorist group, as of Sunday.
CounterExtremism.com has counted 48 extremist individuals and groups tied to the Brotherhood. As a Muslim Brotherhood host, the nation of Qatar has transferred $1.8 billion to Gaza since 2012, some of which reportedly has gone to Hamas. That information was revealed through recent audits.
65 people died from Ebola in Congo, Africa
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is dealing with another Ebola outbreak — 65 cases confirmed and 45 deaths, reports U.S. News & World Report.
The last major Congolese outbreak occurred in 2018. The virus is as dangerous as rabies, the Marburg virus, and the Avian flu.
Exodus 4:11 reminds us that God is in control of all health issues: “So the Lord said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? Have not I, the Lord?”
Russian-Ukrainian negotiations at stalemate
In other world news, the Russo-Ukrainian conflict negotiations are approaching another stalemate.
Ukraine announced they will not accept territorial concessions.
And French President Emmanuel Macron announced an endorsement of using frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine’s defense.
Japanese court upholds ban on homosexual marriage
Japan's Tokyo court upheld the homosexual marriage ban as constitutional, reports the BBC.
Of Asian states, only Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan have legalized the practice thus far.
Christian ministries ranked most and least transparent
Ministry Watch has released its 2025 ratings of American ministries for financial efficiency, transparency, and donor confidence.
Of the largest ministries in the United States, Medicine For All People International, Grand Canyon University, World Relief, Christian Aid Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Christian Broadcasting Network rate the highest.
Lowest ratings go to Samaritan’s Purse, Convoy of Hope, Baylor University, Pepperdine University, and Hillsdale College. Some controversy has been brewing recently over the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and the Billy Graham Evangelical Association’s withdrawal from the organization.
Top 3 ministries serving the persecuted
Of the six ministries serving the persecuted saints, Ministry Watch rates International Christian Concern, Equipping the Persecuted, and Persecution Project highest for financial efficiency, transparency, and donor confidence. Voice of the Martyrs is rated lowest.
Equipping the Persecuted focuses on Nigeria, and Persecution Project has been actively serving the persecuted saints in Sudan, Africa.
Folks, think about giving to the poor and the suffering this Christmas season. Proverbs 28:27 says, “He who gives to the poor will not lack, but he who hides his eyes will have many curses.”
U.S. government ran a $1.8 trillion deficit
The financial numbers are in for the U.S. government’s fiscal year 2025, ending in October.
The government ran a deficit of $1.8 trillion for the year. That’s down $41 billion or 2% compared to the previous year. However, revenues increased by $317 billion due to higher tariffs on imported goods.
Spending was up a whopping 4% or $275 billion, driven by welfare and benefit programs, as well as rising interest payments on the public debt.
Trump to pick new Federal Reserve Chairman
U.S. President Donald Trump will soon announce his next pick for chairman of the Federal Reserve.
The new pick is slated to replace Jerome Powell in May of next year.
Gold hits $4,230/ounce and silver hits $58/ounce
Metals are still on the rise again. Gold hit $4,230 per ounce and silver topped $58.00 per ounce.
Bitcoin is still down 31% over two months ago.
FDA admits COVID-19 shots killed U.S. kids
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has acknowledged, for the first time, that COVID-19 vaccines have killed American children.
According to Politico, Vinay Prasad, the vaccine chief for the FDA, issued a memo in which he revealed that FDA staff “found … at least 10 children have died after and because of receiving COVID-19 vaccination.” This comes from an “initial analysis of 96 deaths (associated with the vaccine taking place) between 2021 and 2024.”
TN Democrat opposes Christian prayer in public forum
And finally, the Christian faith appears to be at stake -- in a tight election in Tennessee for the 7th District Congressional seat.
The Democrat candidate Aftyn Behn has gone on record stating she is opposed to Christian prayer in the public forum.
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social yesterday. He warned that Behn “hates Christianity, will take away your guns, wants Open Borders. . . men in women’s sports, and openly disdains Country music.”
The latest polls show the Republican candidate, Van Epps, is holding a slight lead in today’s election.
Close
And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, December 2nd, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus ([email protected]) Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
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