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01/09/2026

President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark fits into a long, little-known pattern in U.S. history. From quiet discussions after the Civil War to a $100 million offer in the wake of World War II, American leaders have repeatedly seen Greenland as a strategic prize.

FULL STORY: https://cbn.com/news/politics/trumps-greenland-idea-isnt-new-us-has-pursued-it-least-3-times

01/09/2026

If it wasn't for the intervention of conservative talk radio host Glenn Beck, the start of the new year might have looked very different — and deeply grim — for Canadian Jolene Van Alstine. In fact, without the spotlight he shone on her situation, Van Alstine could have died this week.

The 45-year-old Saskatchewan native has, for nearly a decade, suffered from a rare but treatable parathyroid disease that causes intense bone pain, nausea, and vomiting. But rather than remove bureaucratic red tape, government workers had reportedly suggested she sign up for Canada's controversial euthanasia program, MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying).

FULL STORY: https://cbn.com/news/world/canadian-woman-survives-date-death-after-glenn-becks-assistance

01/09/2026

"It's a new year and for many families, that means new financial goals and some uncertainty ahead. Financial Analyst for Bankrate.com, Stephen Kates joined Faith Nation, Friday with tips on how we can steward our finances wisely in the year ahead."

01/09/2026

Christian singer Stacie Orrico has filed a lawsuit against her former manager, alleging she endured years-long sexual abuse starting at the age of 14.

Orrico, 39, is suing Britt Ham, who served as her manager early in her career, along with Universal Music Group, ForeFront Records, and others for alleged childhood sexual assault, gender violence, negligence, and sexual battery.

The complaint names music executives and companies who she contends prioritized financial and reputational interests and allowed Ham unsupervised access to Orrico and ignored abuse, to maintain her image as a Christian artist.

READ MORE: https://cbn.com/news/entertainment/christian-singer-stacie-orrico-files-lawsuit-against-record-label-alleging

01/09/2026

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01/09/2026

A U.S. Air Force sergeant is fighting for his right to express his Christian faith by flying a flag in his front yard after he was forced to take it down.

First Liberty Institute, a faith-based non-profit legal group, has sent a demand letter on behalf of Air Force Technical Sergeant Robert Durrant, who was ordered by an employee at a military base to take down his "Jesus is my King, Trump is my President" flag from his residence.

According to the letter, Durrant and his family moved into their residence on Malmstrom Air Force Base in 2023. Shortly after moving in, he noticed his neighbors displayed a wide variety of flags outside their homes. Some flags represented college and professional sports teams, a state, foreign nations, seasons of the year, support for law enforcement, and "straight ally" LGBTQ pride.

READ MORE: https://cbn.com/news/us/air-force-sergeant-ordered-remove-jesus-my-king-flag-residence

01/09/2026

Pastor Jack Hibbs believes there’s a rampant deception afoot confusing and confounding Christians and others when it comes to the topic of Israel.

The preacher, reflecting on last month’s terror attack against Jewish people at Bondi Beach in Australia, said he immediately recognized in the wake of the horror the same evil pattern observed during the assault waged by Hamas on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

“It feels like the beginning of something that history has recorded over the centuries, and that is the rise of Islamic Jihad,” he said.

READ MORE: https://cbn.com/news/israel/end-times-deception-doctrines-demons-and-truth-about-israel

01/09/2026

People in Los Angeles are remembering the catastrophic fires that raged through the city a year ago, killing 31 people and scorching 57,000 acres. For victims of the January 2025 L.A. fires, the devastation remains as vivid as ever.

Hurricane-force Santa Ana winds drove the flames that tore through multiple communities, destroying nearly 19,000 structures and forcing the evacuation of about 200,000 residents.

For Rose Hayes, the losses were total. "I lost everything," she said. "All my pictures, everything. Everything was ashes." She still relies on food assistance from Operation Blessing in Altadena.

FULL STORY: https://cbn.com/news/us/one-year-after-devastating-la-fires-survivors-reflect-faith-through-upheaval

01/09/2026

Iranian officials are vowing decisive punishment for protesters, signaling a coming crackdown against the ongoing demonstrations in the country. Protests began in December over Iran’s struggling economy in the wake of U.S. and Israeli strikes. Violence has killed at least 50 people.

Russia has launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine that killed at least four people, marking only the second time it has used a new nuclear-capable missile that can travel 10 times the speed of sound. Russia claims the attack was retaliation for a drone strike on a residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

And Syria's Defense Ministry has announced a ceasefire after three days of clashes between government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo. The ceasefire began Friday morning in specific neighborhoods, allowing armed groups six hours to leave. 142,000 people have been displaced since fighting began.

01/09/2026

The protests in Iran, now in their thirteenth day, may be near a tipping point as millions are now pouring onto the streets. The spread of the protests gives some hope that the nearly fifty-year Islamist dictatorship may be headed for collapse.

From Isfahan to Tehran and all of Iran's 31 provinces, millions of Iranians are calling for the overthrow of the regime and for death to the dictator. quell

In some cities. protesters are attacking police headquarters and the dreaded Basij, the shock troops used by the regime to quell the protests. So far, more than 2,000 protesters have been arrested and dozens killed.

FULL STORY: https://cbn.com/news/israel/millions-pour-iran-streets-regime-nears-possible-tipping-point-protesters-looking

01/09/2026

China's crackdown on the underground church movement continues with the recent arrest of nine Christians while hundreds of armed police and special forces surrounded another church, causing members to flee.

Numerous reports detail that prominent leaders of the Early Rain Covenant Church in Sichuan province were arrested on Tuesday. The church's leader, Li Yingqiang, was among the nine individuals taken into custody. His home and the church's office were also raided during a coordinated sweep.

According to information released by China Aid, a persecution watchdog group, several church elders, preachers, deacons, and their family members were taken away. They have since been unreachable.

READ MORE: https://cbn.com/news/world/china-detains-nine-underground-church-members-latest-state-sponsored-persecution

01/09/2026

Dan Arce has served as a missionary to Venezuela for 26 years. Arce, who has had three members of his church arrested by the Maduro regime, told CBN's Faith Nation people there are in "silent rejoicing mode" out of fear of retribution. He also said Venezuelans keep telling him to tell President Trump 'thank you.'
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