CBN General News

• The Founders Meant to Keep Government Out of the Church, Not God Out of the Government

  The 4th of July makes us think of our independence and freedoms. But when our Founders came up with the First Amendment, were they trying to keep government free from religion? Or religion free from government?  

• 'The Bible Is the Best Book in the World': John Adams on Faith and Freedom in America

  Revisionists want to wipe out or ignore evidence of America's Judeo-Christian heritage. But on this 250th anniversary of American independence, the evidence remains as clear as ever that Christianity was a core belief of this country's founders.

• Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Win Delaware Case as States Try to 'Silence, Censor, and Shut Down'

  Delaware's attorney general has agreed to accept a court order that permanently prohibits state officials from enforcing a law that targeted pro-life pregnancy centers.

• America's First Chaplain and His First Prayer at the Continental Congress: 'Dependent Only on Thee'

  As America celebrates its 250th birthday, many are taking time to focus on foundational moments. But there's a pivotal moment that's not often talked about. It's a powerful prayer to Jesus Christ that came at a crucial time in history, and it's worth rediscovering. 

• 'Young Washington' Hits Theaters with The Story of America's First Leader

  A new film depicting George Washington's life and faith during the American Revolution is hitting theaters, right on time for America's 250th anniversary.

• 'Our Flag Was Still There': The True Story of the Family That Saved the Star Spangled Banner

  As we celebrate our country's independence and freedom, there's perhaps no greater symbol than the American flag, often called the Star Spangled Banner. Today, the original flag, which served as the inspiration for Francis Scott Key and the National Anthem, sits in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C. and how it got there is an interesting story.

• Faith Takes Center Stage at The Great American State Fair on the National Mall

  As celebrations marking America's 250th birthday begin across the country, the National Mall became the backdrop for a day of Christian worship, prayer, and patriotic celebration.

• US Team Thanks God After Beating Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to Keep Its World Cup Dreams Alive

  The U.S. Men's National Team won their World Cup game Wednesday night in the round of 32, setting up a Monday matchup in Seattle against Belgium as the U.S. hopes to make a deep run on home soil. 

• 'A Direct Assault on Christianity': Steve Deace's Spielberg 'Disclosure Day' WARNING

  Radio host Steve Deace isn’t a fan of legendary film director Steven Spielberg’s latest film, “Disclosure Day,” and warns believers that the movie is a “direct assault on Christianity.”

• Famous TikTok Tarot Card Reader Finds Jesus, Deletes All Occult Content

  "Alex Reads Tarot" was HUGE on TikTok with nearly one million followers! The only problem was... she was promoting an occult activity. Now she has revealed she's ditching the tarot cards after coming to faith in Jesus, and she's going viral again, for all the right reasons!

• 3,000 Walk Boston's Freedom Trail, Thanking Jesus Christ for His Body Broken

  Three-thousand followers of Christ gathered recently at Boston Common, where Archbishop Richard Henning honored the Eucharist and prayed the Lord's Prayer while walking through the state's most historical sites.

• 'Patriot Rabbi', Jewish Colonial Settlers at the Forefront of America's Freedom Quest

  America was founded as a Christian nation. Yet, early on in the country's history, some Jewish settlers came to dwell in the Colonies alongside their Christian neighbors. CBN News talked with Jewish commentator and historian Gil Troy and discovered that the settlers were among the most patriotic of the British colonists fighting to become the first citizens of a free America.

• 1 Year After the Camp Mystic Flood, 3 Fathers Trust in God Despite Unimaginable Loss

  One year after one of the deadliest floods in U.S. history swept through Camp Mystic in Central Texas, the fathers of three young girls who lost their lives are sharing their stories of grief, faith, and hope.

• Twin Quake Death Toll Soars to 2,295, Operation Blessing Feeding Thousands of Survivors

  One week after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, rescue crews and aid workers are still racing to reach survivors and deliver desperately needed relief. 

• Iran Diplomacy Advances as US Emphasizes Military Strength

  As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence, the Trump administration is showcasing military strength while pressing for a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran.

• High Court Issues Major Ruling on Transgender Athletes in Girls' Sports

  The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that could shape the future of women's sports across the United States.

• Supreme Court Rejects Trump Challenge to Birthright Citizenship

  The Supreme Court released a landmark decision on the final day of its term, striking down President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The justices voted 6-to-3 that his order violated the 14th Amendment.

• Dr. Phil Tells CBN News: 'Religious Liberty in America Is Under Siege'

  As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary on July 4, President Trump is spotlighting religious liberty as one of the country's foundational principles. Trump met at the White House with members of the Religious Liberty Commission...

• Texas Approves Bible-Infused Reading Plan for Public Schools

  The Texas State Board of Education has approved a Bible-infused public-school reading list. The revised literature curriculum, which was approved June 26th in a 9-5 vote, will apply to grades K-12 starting in 2030. 

• Muslims Massacre 22 More Christians in Nigeria, Including a Pastor

  Militant Muslims have carried out a new round of bloody attacks against Christians in the African country of Nigeria. Fulani militants killed as many as 22 people in the town of Mushere in Plateau State.