Overturning 50 years of pro-China Policy Lee Smith, author of the newly released book titled “The China Matrix: The Epic Story of How Donald Trump Shattered a Deadly Pact," contends that Trump met with Xi Jinping in South Korea at a time when China’s communist regime was unstable. “I have no doubt that a lot of that is due to the tariff regime that Donald Trump has imposed on China.” What Trump must do to prevent a hot war with China in the days ahead. Nigeria and DRC Christians Under Attack. This Sunday marks the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church with special emphasis on the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria and the DRC. VOM’s Todd Nettleton details what is happening to followers of Christ in those countries and argues that a single annual day of global prayer is not enough. “When we sit down with them and say, Hey, how can we help you? We're going back to America. We're going to talk to Christians there. How can they help you? The first thing they ask us to do is to pray. " On the Verge of Victory. Zohran Mamdani’s Strange Bedfellows. Islamists have united with leftists to put Zohran Mamdani on the verge of mayoral victory in New York City. Former Muslim Danny Burmawi, author of the book titled “Islam, Israel, and the West,” explains how the strange bedfellows have come together to bring revolution to America and the world. Colorado Christian Victorious in School Speech Fight. Inspired by Charlie Kirk, Rampart High School Senior Sophia Shumaker fought a school district rule prohibiting faith expressions in school parking lots. With the help of the First Liberty Institute of Texas, she won her battle. Watch to see the design she proposed to paint in her paid parking spot.

First, Witkoff, Kushner, and Vance. Now Rubio. President Trump is going all out, sending top diplomats to Israel to keep his Gaza peace plan alive. “We’ll see what happens with the roll-out, but we’re teetering right now on the potential for going back to the conflict with Hamas.”  Middle East Forum Director Gregg Roman provides insights on the Gaza peace plan and what might happen next. Trump & Putin. Tiny Blunders Could Lead to World War. Trump eradicates drug boats, Putin tests Russia’s nuclear forces. One small mistake can lead to a big war. Historian Jared Knott, author of  Tiny Blunders Big Disasters Book 2. “The Many Tiny Mistakes that Changed the World Forever shares insights from history and explains how tiny blunders have led to world-changing events. Raising 3 Kids in These 39 U.S. Cities is Unaffordable. Do they include San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York? InvestorsObserver financial analyst Sam Bourgi reveals the toughest metro areas financially for a family of five are not the ones you’d expect. He also discusses what might happen to interest rates and tariffs next week as the Federal Reserve Board meets in Washington, and Trump joins China’s Xi in South Korea. Vance: Pray for a Middle East Miracle. This week in Israel, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance asked all people of faith, particularly Christians, to pray that the Prince of Peace will continue to work miracles with the Middle East peace process. “With your prayers, with God’s providence, and a very good team behind me, I think we’re going to get it done.” Here’s what  Vance said before taking a break from diplomacy to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher.

Hamas Unrestrained-Members of the terror group are executing innocent Palestinians in Gaza. Will the IDF be forced to take the lead? Trump says they’ll move in once he gives the green light. Trump’s Chicago Showdown. War in the Streets? People say they don’t want to see American cities become war zones. Security analyst Michael Letts contends, “That’s already happening.” Is Trump about to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy National Guard troops in U.S. cities that don’t need or want them? What the Bible Tells Us About Middle East Peace. President Trump contends peace has come to the Middle East. Is it genuine? How long will it last? Youth, culture, and religion expert Dr. Alex McFarland weighs in on biblical prophecy and Trump’s peace plan. Presidential Medal of Freedom. Why Charlie Kirk? The Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded posthumously this week to Charlie Kirk, was the first one awarded during Trump’s second term in office. Less than 700 people have received the highest U.S. civilian honor since the award’s inception in 1963. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane explains why Donald Trump awarded the medal to Kirk and the priorities that Charlie championed for living a more prosperous life.

Hamas Dead, or Live to Fight Again? Security analyst, author Kenneth Abramowitz, describes Hamas as a “death cult.”  He contends, “The history of death cults is that they die... they go down with the ship." However, he says, without determination and force from Israel & the U.S., Hamas will exploit weakness and live to fight another day. Urgent: Sudanese Trapped, Hungry, Tortured, Raped Christian Solidarity Worldwide and 100 organizations call for international help for 260,000 suffering Sudanese in urgent need of rescue in Darfur. CSW Spokesman Mohaned El-Nour says, "It is a very, very, dire situation. Every minute, people are dying." Watch to find out more. Loneliest Generation Finds Hope in Jesus One third of American teens say they are lonely and lack purpose. Author and speaker Dean Sikes urges them not to give up. 'Inborn in every human being is a desire to know truth, and the Word of God is true. We're trying to get teenagers to understand your life really does matter. There is hope. There is a purpose.”  Many are getting baptized, and revival is breaking out. Do Palestinians Genuinely Want Peace? The Palestinians have fought Israel for hundreds of years. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane provides a look at the history of their anti-Jewish hate. Are we to believe they have suddenly had a change of heart? Lane contends Islamic antisemitism “Has never truly disappeared; it has always been lurking in the deserts and the nooks and crannies of the Middle East...those of us who know the Bible understand how all of this is predicted to end. Greater evil lies ahead.”

Time is running out for the Gaza terror group. JNS Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Tobin, contends there’s one major difference between this Gaza peace plan and previous proposals offered to Hamas. He examines the past to understand the future, quoting the late former Israeli Deputy Prime Minister, Abba Eban. “The Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.” How Solid is the Case Against James Comey? Is a conviction against the former FBI director likely? Are more indictments against former government officials coming from the DOJ? Former federal prosecutor John Deaton contends the evidence against Comey has ”meat on the bones.” However, it’s a “very narrow indictment.” Follow the Money. Who is Funding the Anti-ICE Protests? Black Lives Matter, pro-Hamas college protests, anti-ICE demonstrations. Author Rachel Ehrenfeld argues, “There is something in common to these demonstrations and that is to create resistance to change the United States of America.  So, who is funding the protests, and what is the plan to stop them? What Islam & the Bible say About Gaza Peace. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane argues, “while we should be hopeful” about an end to the war and peace in Gaza, “We must also be realistic.” He examines an Islamic apocalyptic prophecy and cites the Bible to provide some clues about what may eventually happen to Gaza, the Jews, and Palestinians. “If they understood God's Word, they would realize that fighting Israel is futile.”

New Law in India Targets Christians' Online Speech- An amended anti-conversion law in India prohibits online evangelism and glorifying other religions. Global Christian Relief CEO BrianOrme explains that “Anything from sharing your testimony, sharing a Bible verse, talking about your own faith could be seen as heralding yours better than others, and you could be arrested through this law. You are guilty until proven innocent, not innocent until proven guilty." Orme details the penalties for violating the amended law in Uttarakhand State, and shares how Christians are responding. Russian Drones in Poland. Are Putin & Xi Plotting World War Three? - Xi, Putin, Modi & Kim. The optics of a new anti-American axis were on full display recently in Beijing. Entrepreneur & political analyst Bill Walton believes “The main thing here was the optics. And whether they were real or engineered, it doesn't really matter. It was a show of force." He explains why the chances of hammering out a peace deal in Ukraine now “look like they’re zero.” The Clock is Ticking on RFK Jr. & Big Pharma- Are lower costs coming for Americans? President Trump signed An executive order last May demanded equity in U.S. prescription drug costs. Negotiations between HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and pharmaceutical companies must be reached before Thanksgiving- November 12th,  2025. Texas Public Policy Foundation analyst and Young Voice contributor Nicholas Armstrong explains what to expect. Gen Z Uprising. Death & Destruction in Nepal. The former prime minister’s wife was burned to death, at least 30 people were killed, the parliament was incinerated, and the prime minister resigned. Angered by a government ban on social media platforms, Gen Z protesters took to the streets. Police opened fire on the demonstrators, which led to the burning of government buildings and the homes of politicians. The army has restored order, but calls are growing for new elections and an investigation into excessive force used by the military. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane explains why it is time that the Nepalese government, as a signatory to the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights, honor its commitment to allow “freedom of thought, expression, and religion, not only online, but throughout the country.”

Ancient Gods are influencing government leaders in Cuba, Brazil, Nigeria, and the United States. Jonathan Cahn argues that when God is removed from a culture, a vacuum is created that will inevitably be filled with something else. The New York Times bestselling author shares insights from his newly released book, “The Avatar: The Return of the Ancients and the Future of America.” Is a U.S.  Leader Under the Influence of an Ancient God? Author Jonathan Cahn explores the uncanny similarities between U.S. political leaders and biblical kings and queens. He answers the question: which U.S. leader has reached the pinnacle of power while reflecting the traits of an ancient god? This leader was "actually born on the day of the god, named after the god, and raised in a house of avatars, all while unknowingly following this ancient pattern.” Cahn provides insights as detailed in his newly released book, “The Avatar: The Return of the Ancients and the Future of America.” Combatting Antisemitism One Billboard at a Time. You may have noticed bright pink billboards appearing in your community. These billboards are spreading a message encouraging Americans to speak out against antisemitism. Archie Gottesman from JewBelong highlights that partnerships with Christian groups are helping to raise awareness and amplify efforts to combat antisemitism. Gaza’s Future. Destroy Hamas, & Build a Tourist Spot & Tech Center? Donald Trump is urging Netanyahu to “finish the job” against Hamas. He has proposed a ten-year plan to transform Gaza into a prominent tourist destination and technology hub in the Middle East. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane argues that for the president’s plan to be successful, he must first accomplish one crucial task.

A Haven for Hamas terrorists, Qatar is “an Islamist ideological emirate that seeks in every single step of its activities to promote jihad." Dale Hurd provides additional insights on the wealthy Gulf country that is expanding its influence in the U.S. and the Middle East. Should the IRS Care about CAIR? U.S. Senator Tom Cotton wants the Internal Revenue Service to investigate the Council on American-Islamic Relations. CAIR was an unindicted co-conspirator in the alleged funding of the Hamas terror group. Author, Jihad Watch Director Robert Spencer agrees with Cotton and argues that CAIR  “is an organization that very much needs to be exposed, investigated, and shut down." Dale Hurd provides insights. U.S. Cities with the Most Affordable Housing. Neighborhoods in cities like San Francisco and New York are among the least affordable for buying a home. Which neighborhoods are the most affordable, and will lower interest rates bring lower housing costs? Nicaraguan Government Critic’s Mysterious Prison Death. The Sandinista secret police arrested and jailed activist Mauricio Alonso Prieto, along with at least five Christians, in July. His family learned of his sudden death this week. They received no explanation about the cause of his death. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane argues Alonso’s death is just another in a long list of atrocities committed against Evangelicals and Catholics by the Nicaraguan regime. “Consumed by power and money, the Sandinistas truly hate Christ. It’s time for the Trump Administration to take a strong stand against” the Ortegas.

Organ harvesting, forced abortions, sterilizations, and re-education through labor. The U.S. State Department castigates China for genocide and crimes against humanity in its treatment of ethnic Uyghurs.  East Turkistan Government-in-Exile Foreign Minister, Salih Hudayar, argues the “genocide is ongoing” and has now claimed the lives of 3.7 million Uyghur and Turkic babies. Mamdani’s Freebies for New York City. Will the socialist housing, transportation, childcare, and educational proposals of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani make life for people residing in the city better or worse?  Wanjiru Njoya of the Mises Institute contends that Mamdani’s plans are “Absolutely crazy...He cannot possibly believe they’re going to work.” Here’s what the free-market Rhodes Scholar believes will happen. A.I. Dangers. Who Will Protect Us? Sensual chats with children, encouragement to kill bullies, or commit suicide. How can we protect ourselves and our children? “Do we want laws created around specific harmful incidents, or do we want these broad sweeping mandates?” The U.S. government and the States are currently in a tug-of-war over the regulation of artificial intelligence. A look at what is being proposed, and what needs to happen before it’s too late. Way to Heaven? Trump Meets Murderer Putin. Donald Trump’s critics blasted him for meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska. But Trump wasn’t the first president to do so. American  Presidents have a history of meeting with Russian “murderous thugs” to negotiate deals on American soil. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane reports on the historical record and sets the president straight on the only way to gain entrance into heaven.

Operation Talisman Sabre in Australia - It's one of the largest military exercises ever, and it is now underway in the Indo-Pacific. Nineteen nations, including India, are participating with the United States and Australia. The message to China? The alliance of nations can be engaged quickly in the event of war. But can all 19 countries be counted on to respond if China invades Taiwan? Obama Intel Investigation. Treason or Retribution? “Ugly and sad.” The DNI has referred evidence of manufactured Russia-gate intelligence by Barack Obama and his administration to the Department of Justice. How should Americans respond to this development? Stand America’s Bishop E.W. Jackson contends, "If people are violating the constitution and seeking to undermine a lawfully elected president, those people have got to be held accountable. It's ugly, it's sad, but it has to be done to set the precedent: you may not do this, and if you do, we're going to find you and we're going to hold you accountable." Fighting to Restore the COVID Shot Recommendation for Kids. Is it a matter of health and science, or making money? RFK Jr.’s recent removal of the COVID vaccine recommendation for children is now being challenged in federal court.   Katy Tolento, Executive Director of the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries, suggests that Kennedy’s decision was within his legal authority and the correct course of action.  She contends, “It is actually about the money” that pediatricians, physicians, and pharmaceutical companies could lose if children aren’t vaccinated against COVID. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary argues that the HHS decision was based on science.  "There is no evidence that healthy kids need it today, and most countries have stopped  recommending it for children."                           Syria Breakup Underway. The dream of a unified Syrian nation is fading before our eyes. In this week’s commentary, Gary Lane argues that besieged minority groups—the Druze in the south, the Kurds in the north, and the Alawites along the coast—are obstacles to Turkish President Erdoğan’s ambition of re-establishing the Ottoman Empire and a Turkish caliphate. Lane contends that recent fighting shows the HTS government is both unable and unwilling to protect religious minority groups from militant Sunnis. As a result, these groups reject “Erdoğan’s influence and the leadership of his puppet president, al-Scharaa.”