North Korea has launched another ballistic missile—the first in more than two months. It was the most powerful to date. CBN News National Security Correspondent Erik Rosales says the missile traveled ten times higher than the International Space Station. Who in the U.S.A. is now in range and how might President Trump respond?

Reporter Mengfei Li takes to the streets asking Americans, “What should be done about North Korea and its ballistic missile program?”

A provision in the tax bill approved by the House of Representatives repeals the current tax code exempting graduate students from paying federal income tax on tuition costs waived by their schools. George Washington University Professor Joseph Cordes worked with President Ronald Reagan on tax reform. He says if graduate students are forced to pay taxes on their tuition, “we would see many fewer graduate students in universities and colleges throughout the U.S.”

President Trump seemed to get along well with China President Xi during his recent Asia trip. But is Xi a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Vision Beyond Borders Founder Patrick Klein says since January 2017, 20 VBB couriers have been prevented from entering China with bibles. Klein was forced to leave China for the first time in 30-years. Is this the start of a new crackdown against Christians and those intending to serve the Chinese people?

Gary Lane’s commentary on Christmas in America. Should we greet people with “Happy Holidays,” or “Merry Christmas?” You won’t believe some of the retail ads viewed on-line this year. And how did President Trump and the First Lady respond to the start of their first Christmas season in the White House?

This week from The Global Lane:

On The Homefront— North Korea has launched another ballistic missile—the first in more than two months. It was the most powerful to date. CBN News National Security Correspondent Erik Rosales says the missile traveled ten times higher than the International Space Station. Who in the U.S.A. is now in range and how might President Trump respond?

Where in The World— President Trump seemed to get along well with China President Xi during his recent Asia trip. But is Xi a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Vision Beyond Borders Founder Patrick Klein says since January 2017, 20 VBB couriers have been prevented from entering China with bibles. Klein was forced to leave China for the first time in 30-years. Is this the start of a new crackdown against Christians and those intending to serve the Chinese people?

Set it Straight-- A provision in the tax bill approved by the House of Representatives repeals the current tax code exempting graduate students from paying federal income tax on tuition costs waived by their schools. George Washington University Professor Joseph Cordes worked with President Ronald Reagan on tax reform. He says if graduate students are forced to pay taxes on their tuition, “we would see many fewer graduate students in universities and colleges throughout the U.S.”

Man On The Street—Reporter Mengfei Li takes to the streets asking Americans, “What should be done about North Korea and its ballistic missile program?”

Drive It Home—Gary Lane’s commentary on Christmas in America. Should we greet people with “Happy Holidays,” or “Merry Christmas?” You won’t believe some of the retail ads viewed on-line this year. And how did President Trump and the First Lady respond to the start of their first Christmas season in the White House?

CBN News Senior International Correspondent George Thomas was recently invited to join the secret baptism of Iranian Christians at an undisclosed location in the Middle East. What risks do these former Muslims face in Iran and why are they now Christians? Thomas provides some insights.

Donald Trump has completed his first trip to Asia as president. What did he accomplish on the important state visits to Japan, South Korean, China, Vietnam and Philippines? How did Asian leaders respond to the president’s request for help on the North Korea nuclear issue and his America First trade policies? Lucille Talusan provides insights from Manila.

Remember those Pilgrim pageants of your childhood? CBN reporter Paul Strand reports that few public school children are now being taught about America’s rich, Godly heritage and why the Pilgrims celebrated Thanksgiving. How knowledgeable are you about the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving? They didn’t come to North America only for religious freedom.

A new poll found that a majority of U.S. millennials say instead of capitalism, they would prefer to live under either a socialist or communist system. Why do they think this way? Campus Reform’s Nikita Vladimirov, a Russian immigrant explains.