Independence Day Special - TWS News Brief 163

Independence Day Special - TWS News Brief 163

On today's news brief: This fourth of July is unique. This year, we celebrate our 250th anniversary as a nation. But what are we celebrating? Or to put it another way… What are we grateful for?

Unemployment Rate, Russia/Ukraine Update, Child Endangerment, Heat Wave - TWS News Brief 162

On today's news brief: The United States Department of Labor reported on Thursday that the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% last month, Russia promised to keep increasing pressure on Ukraine, following a massive overnight strike on Kyiv, In Hamden, Ohio, 16 children ages 1 to 18 have been found living in what authorities say is a 12 by 12 foot room for the past four years, and much of America is experiencing a heat wave of record-breaking proportions.

Iran Update, Socialism, Venezuela Earthquakes, Violence in Nigeria - TWS News Brief 161

On today's news brief: The U.S. and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, socialism continues to rise in the Democratic party, recovery efforts following the earthquakes in Venezuela continue with Samaritan's Purse mobilizing in one of the most impacted regions, and a new report on the death tolls from violence in Nigeria shows that nearly  80,000 people have lost their lives in over 15,000 attacks in the past 6 years.

Birthright Citizenship, Women's Sports, Venezuela, SAVE America Act - TWS News Brief 160

On today's news brief: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of birthright citizenship and protecting women's sports, an update on the aftermath of the devasting earthquakes in Venezuela, and President Trump encourages Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.

Supreme Court Decisions, Iran, Texas Public School Curriculum - TWS News Brief 159

On today's news brief: A review and breakdown of recently released United States Supreme Court decisions, an update on the war in Iran and the implementation of an interim peace deal, and the Texas State Board of Education voted to codify a proposed list of required reading for students in grades K-12 that include Bible passages.