‘It’s Billy Graham’s Fault’: Democrat Congressional Candidate Lambasted Evangelicals For Creating The ‘White Patriarchy’
When bested in debate, progressives often retreat to the safe and comfortable ground of ad hominem attacks, accusing their opponents of racism, sexism, and Nazism. In 2023, Lutheran “minister,” Iowa representative, and now congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott (D), repeated all the same attacks — albeit in mild form — with her own unique twist sure to provoke head-scratching: “It’s Billy Graham’s fault.” You read that correctly. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) reverend blamed evangelist Billy Graham for the “white [hear: racist] patriarchy [hear: sexist]” she alleged was the basis for contemporary evangelicalism, something she associated closely with “Christian nationalism [read: Nazi-esque]

How Trump’s 2027 Budget Cuts Funding for Woke Ideology
President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget includes massive funding cuts for programs pushing ideologies “that poison the minds of Americans,” according to a fact sheet obtained by The Daily Signal.

Trump Administration Pushes for Companies to Bring Call Centers Back to America 
The frustrating experience of trying to speak with customer support only to be transferred to a foreign call center and connected with someone who barely speaks English could soon be coming to an end thanks to the Trump administration. “American consumers deserve call centers that speak proficient English, provide clear answers, and are based here at home – not halfway around the world,” Carr said. “So today, the FCC is taking action to change that.

Ukraine expands security cooperation with Turkey after Zelenskyy meets Erdogan in Istanbul
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul. The two “agreed on new steps in security cooperation,” according to Zelenskyy. The meeting took place the day after Erdogan spoke with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Kharg: US targets Iran’s Achilles heel
The US has its sights set on the Iranian island of Kharg – and is considering a more difficult assault involving ground troops. The small island is seen as one of the most valuable pawns in the war game over sea lanes and oil. What is Kharg? A small island, a few miles off the coast of Iran in the northern Persian Gulf. It is only 25 square kilometers in size – …and has a population of fewer than 10,000 people. Almost 90 percent of Iran’s oil is transported by pipeline to Kharg,

US arrests relatives of top Iranian military official Qassem Soleimani
U.S. authorities have arrested two relatives of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed by the U.S. in an attack in Iraq in 2020. A woman and her daughter – relatives of Soleimani – were taken into custody by federal police in the United States on Friday, according to the US State Department. In connection with their detention, their permanent residence permits have also been revoked following a decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The women are now to be deported and the older one is described by the Foreign Ministry as “an outspoken supporter of the totalitarian terrorist regime in Iran.”

Trump claims Iranian military leaders ‘terminated’ in Tehran strike
President Donald Trump said multiple Iranian military leaders were “terminated” in a strike on Tehran, sharing video of what may have been the attack on Truth Social. “Many of Iran’s Military Leaders, who have led them poorly and unwisely, are terminated, along with much else, with this massive strike in Tehran!” Trump wrote.(watch)

Iranians announce reward for capturing US pilot alive
An Iranian TV channel from the area where the US pilot was likely downed announces a “valuable reward” to anyone who captures “the enemy pilot alive.”

Court rules Passover sacrifice attempts a legitimate protest
The president of the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court, Judge Shmuel Herbst, has rejected a police request to ban journalist Arnon Segal and his son from the Old City for 45 days.
Judge Shmuel Herbst in his decision reviewed the importance of the commandment of the Passover offering and declared that there were no grounds for an extended order removing those attempting it from the city.

Israel preparing to strike Iranian energy infrastructure
According to the report, Israel is now awaiting final approval from Washington, with the operational window for the strike estimated within the coming week. The detailed Israeli plan reportedly includes strategic attacks on the country’s electricity infrastructure, major power stations, oil pumping facilities, and refineries across the Islamic Republic.

Former IRGC child executioner tells ‘Post’ how he became devout Christian dissident
“Iranian people feel they are condemned to three types of deaths,” he said in an interview with The Jerusalem Post on Monday. The options, he said, were to be killed by the regime; experience a death of the soul by watching Tehran brutalize, rape, and murder their loved ones; or be killed in US or Israeli strikes. The choice for Iranians is simple, he noted, as the airstrikes carry with them hope of regime change and a different future. “We had been completely desensitized to the value of life itself. Life for them [Islamists] doesn’t mean much… What is actually glorified is death, especially for a cause for jihad, for a holy war, to be a martyr,” he said as he explained the mentality among the regime’s supporters and how hard it is for those with a Western mindset to understand this.

Strong M6.0 earthquake hits near Sarangani, Philippines
An offshore 6.0 earthquake rattled Indonesia and Philippines on Saturday. The tremor was tectonic in origin and struck at 6:34 p.m. on Black Saturday at a depth of 34 kilometers. No damage was expected, except possibly with aftershocks.

Rescue Choppers Hit by Iran Fire as F-15E Crew Member Remains Missing
Two U.S. military helicopters, including a U.S. Air Force UH‑60 Black Hawk and a second search‑and‑rescue aircraft, were struck by Iranian fire on Friday while attempting to recover a downed F‑15E pilot that had been downed by Iran.

Library Director Fired After Refusing To Remove Hundreds Of LGBT Books From Kids’ Section
A Tennessee library board voted 8-3 to remove its top librarian after she refused to carry out an order to relocate hundreds of LGBT-themed books, Critical Race Theory, and feminist propaganda books from the children’s section of six Rutherford County branch libraries.

Muslim Brotherhood-Tied Operatives Flood Tennessee Capitol for ‘Muslim Day’ at the Capitol While Republican Lawmakers Roll Out the Red Carpet 
The 8th Annual “Muslim Day on the Hill,” organized by the American Muslim Advisory Council, shows how, once again, state lawmakers in red states are opening their doors to organizations pushing for Sharia, with ties to Muslim Brotherhood-linked operatives.

Communists Prep For May Day Protests At Public Schools Across The Country With Help Of America’s Largest Teachers’ Union 
Communists are gearing up for nationwide protests on May 1, invading schools and attempting to intimidate President Trump, ICE, and businesses. It is anti-capitalism on steroids, headed by America’s largest Teachers’ union, communists, socialists, and Democrats.

HORROR: Suspect Murders 70-Year-Old Florida Woman Walking Her Dog – Stabs Her More Than 16 Times in Unprovoked Attack
The suspect spoke with law enforcement and did state that he killed her, and when asked to describe her, the only way that he could describe her was that she was Jewish,” the prosecutor said, according to CBS 12.

Trump says ‘America needs God’ in Good Friday message as he touts ‘resurgence of religion’
President Donald Trump delivered a Good Friday message from the Resolute Desk, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ while declaring that religion is experiencing a “resurgence” across the United States in his second term.

US intelligence said to assess around half of Iran’s missile launchers still intact
This despite over a month of US and Israeli bombardment, CNN reported Friday, citing three sources. Some of the remaining missile launchers aren’t believed accessible at present, due to being buried under rubble amid airstrikes.

Trump warns Iran: ‘Time is running out’ before ‘all hell’ rains down
“Remember when I gave Iran ten days to make a deal or open up the Hormuz Strait,” Trump said. “Time is running out – 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!” Trump’s warning comes after Iranian air defenses struck down two U.S. fighter jets on Friday.

Vance tapped as ‘fraud czar’ as Trump targets blue states over taxpayer theft
VP Vance will address an “unprecedented” problem in Democrat-run states. His fraud task force busted an alleged $50 million hospice and healthcare fraud scheme in Los Angeles. Trump said the focus will be “EVERYWHERE” but with a special emphasis on Democrat-controlled states.

Kremlin downplays Trump’s threat of leaving NATO 
An EU military alliance would be ‘worse then NATO’ and ‘extremely hostile’, said Medvedev . Dmitry Medvedev, the former Russian President who is currently serving as deputy chairman for Russia’s Security Council, has made it clear he prefers an American-led Nato to a new European military alliance based on EU membership.

Strong March Jobs Report Signals Accelerating Momentum Under President Trump
Here’s what you need to know about the March jobs report: It crushed expectations — again. The economy added 178,000 new jobs in March — nearly triple the number economists had forecasted — delivering yet another powerful validation of President Trump’s pro-growth agenda and demonstrating the resilience of the American labor market under his leadership.

Another top politician in China is sidelined as Politburo member Ma Xingrui is being investigated
Ma Xingrui, 66, has been a member of the Communist Party’s Politburo since 2022. A few months ago, China analysts noted that he was no longer attending meetings or being seen in public.

French anger after Donald Trump’s new mockery of Macron
His wife treats him very badly and he’s still recovering from that slap in the face,” Trump grinned, referring to the push Macron received from his wife Brigitte as he was exiting a plane last year. The remarks came in connection with Trump expressing regret at France’s unwillingness to help in a war with Iran.

At least 43 killed in jihadist attack in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of the Congo
At least 43 people have been killed in an attack in Ituri province in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rebels linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) are behind the attack, a spokesman for the country’s military said.

The Latest: 1 crew member rescued after US fighter jet goes down in Iran, AP sources say
One crew member was rescued Friday after an American aircraft was shot down in Iran, according to one U.S. and one Israeli official, who both spoke on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive ongoing military operations.

Sign language interpreter and two other Israelis charged with spying for Iran
According to the indictment, Natour had worked for years as a sign language interpreter for various state bodies, including the police, prison service, courts, and national insurance system. In 2025, he allegedly began communicating via Telegram with an individual identifying himself as “Abu Ali,” who offered monthly payments in exchange for posting content.

‘They’re sending us to die:’ Hezbollah operatives express fear, exasperation with war effort
“Anyone who leaves their home does so against their will,” one of the Radwan terrorists said. “You can’t tell them you don’t want to come.” Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorists captured last week by the IDF’s Givati Brigade revealed that their organization is facing a sharp decline in morale, and operatives feel that “Hezbollah is sending us to die…to avenge Ali Khamenei.” In an interrogation session with the IDF’s Unit 504, one of the operatives explained that “morale is on the floor. No one has the strength to go out and fight.”

Iran Leaders Join Crowds on Tehran’s Streets to Project Control in Wartime
After more than a month of being stalked by targeted assassinations, Iran’s leadership has adopted a new tactic to show it is still in control – with senior officials walking openly in the streets among small crowds who have gathered in support of the Islamic Republic.

Too Many in the West Still Look Away — Even as Iran Further Brutalizes Its Own People
Start with three facts from this past week. Not rumors. Not slogans. Not social media noise. Facts — reported in mainstream outlets, documented by international human rights bodies, and, in part, reflected in the regime’s own conduct and admissions.First, a 19-year-old wrestler … Second, officials tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps … Third, multiple independent investigations — and mainstream media reports — documenting the systematic use of rape and sexual violence …

IDF: Over 3,500 targets struck, some 1,000 Hezbollah terrorists killed in Lebanon
“The IDF is operating with determination in Southern Lebanon through targeted ground operations in several areas, alongside strikes from the air, sea and land,” the military said.

In talk with pope, Herzog warns Iran endangers all faiths
Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke on Friday with Pope Leo XIV. The two exchanged greetings for the Passover and Easter holidays, while also addressing regional security threats and interfaith concerns. Herzog spoke of Israel’s ongoing conflict with Iran, focusing on the continuing danger posed by the Islamic regime’s missile program and its network of terror proxies across the Middle East. He pointed to recent Iranian missile strikes targeting Jerusalem “that fell in the area of sites holy to Christians, Muslims and Jews.”

Hezbollah continues rocket fire on northern Israel after earlier Iranian missile strikes
Air raid alerts were activated in multiple waves throughout the evening, beginning in the Upper Galilee, including Avivim and Yir’on, and later expanding to broader areas such as the Krayot, Haifa and nearby communities. Additional sirens were reported in parts of the Galilee and the Jezreel Valley as launches persisted.

Downing of US jet will not affect Iran talks, Trump says, as rescue efforts for navigator continue
Trump says ‘No, not at all. No, it’s war. We’re in war’ after US jet downed over Iran as rescue operations came under fire; Tehran rejects ceasefire talks in Islamabad, calls US demands ‘unacceptable,’ deepening uncertainty around stalled diplomatic efforts Washington has issued new warnings to American citizens in the region. The State Department urged U.S. nationals to leave Lebanon, citing a rapidly deteriorating security environment following Israeli airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon.

‘The fire isn’t random’: Iran’s retaliation strategy shows command and control still intact
Tehran is no longer just mirroring attacks on its own soil; it is expanding its response by targeting parallel sectors — from energy and nuclear sites to industry and academia — while signaling it is ready to raise the cost across the region.

Pope Claims That God ‘Rejects’ The Prayers Of Those Who Wage War — History And The Bible Disagree
When God delivered the children of Israel from bondage in Egypt and defeated Pharaoh’s army, Moses responded with a song, recorded in Exodus 15. He declares, “The Lord is a man of war, the Lord is His name.” That description is revealing. Scripture repeatedly presents God as one who defends His people, upholds justice, and ultimately triumphs over evil. He is not a distant observer of human conflict, but a righteous judge who acts in history. And this imagery is not confined to the Old Testament.

Is this the end of the world? Skies in Greece turn blood red, eerie videos stun internet
A few days ago, Australian skies resembled an ‘apocalyptic movie-like’ scene to the level that the internet began to talk about “end of the world” and “doomsday.” Videos of the same were reported March 27. This was hardly out of the headlines when, reportedly, people in Crete and Santorini Islands were stunned, confused, even scared after skies turned “blood red” April 01.

A Private Company Wants to Block the Sun, Responsibly
The world’s first major private geoengineering start-up’s premise, dimming the sun to artificially cool the planet, has been called reckless by scientists and climate advocates; military analysts said it has real security risks. Still, Stardust Solutions, an American-Israeli company, plans to build a solar-reflecting system in the next few years and raised $60 million in 2025.

What Is About to Happen in the Middle East Is Going to Shock the Entire World
There have been major developments in the war with Iran. The Trump administration urged Iranian leaders to make a deal and warned of consequences if that doesn’t occur. Iranians refuse to meet with U.S. officials in Pakistan and made it clear that hopes for a deal are dead. So President Trump will have to decide whether he wants to follow through on his threats.

We’re Being Warned That the Global Fertilizer Crisis Could Push World Hunger Way Above the Current All-Time Record High
Even before this war with Iran, world hunger was already at an all-time record high. Now, so much of the oil, natural gas, and fertilizer that the globe is dependent upon is trapped in the Persian Gulf. If this war drags on for months, it’s inevitable that there will be massive price increases and rationing.

ISIS Calls On Muslims Around the Globe to Set Fire to Churches and Synagogues Across the US and Europe Over Easter Weekend 
ISIS terrorists are calling for Muslims across the planet to set fire to churches and synagogues over the holy weekend to attack Christians and Jews for Israel’s closing of the al-Aqsa mosque over security concerns involving the Iran war.

Experts Warn of Homegrown Jihadism and Spread of Sharia Law
In weeks following the US strike on Iran, there were terrorist attacks by Islamists in four states. This after “49,000 terror attacks in the world since 9/11. People in other religions don’t carry out terror attacks. Islam calls for warfare against unbelievers. No other religion has anything like that.” Muslims are called to move to other countries but not assimilate. Goal: world takeover.

U.S. fighter jet downed over Iran, one pilot rescued, one still missing
An Iranian regional governor offered a bounty for the U.S. fighter jet’s crew. A U.S. aircraft that was mobilized to support the search and rescue mission was also struck by Iranian fire. That aircraft made it to Kuwaiti airspace, where the pilot ejected and the aircraft crashed.

Iran and Lebanon fire at northern Israel as IDF strikes Tehran and Beirut
Rocket fire from Lebanon and missiles from Iran struck northern Israel, causing damage in multiple locations, but there are no reported injuries. The Israel Defense Forces began strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Beirut. Also, a large-scale wave of strikes was underway in Tehran.