Empires have always built arches. Christians are meant to notice old instincts, ancient warnings, and the King who humbles the proud. Today we cover Trump's arch project, a mail ballot showdown in Boston, and escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities.

Stories Covered
• Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says excavation for Trump's Great Triumphal Arch near Arlington could begin within two weeks, despite findings it would impact dozens of historic sites.
• Federal Judge Indira Talwani weighs extending her block on new USPS mail ballot rules 70 days out from the election, with a whistleblower warning of mass ballot voiding.
• VP JD Vance says he 'wouldn't call it a war' after roughly 100 U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and reports of Iranian cyberattacks on American infrastructure.

Scripture References
• Daniel 4 — Nebuchadnezzar's pride and humbling
• Daniel 4:37 — Verse of the Day
• Proverbs 11:1 — A false balance is an abomination
• James 4 — What causes fights and quarrels among you

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Seth Moulton challenges Ed Markey in Massachusetts as generational tension reshapes Democratic primaries. Plus a Haitian college student's death in Ohio and Tyler Robinson heading to trial in the Charlie Kirk case.

Stories Covered
Seth Moulton challenges 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts primary, echoing broader Democratic calls for generational change.
Pierre Damas Bel, a 20-year-old Haitian college student in Ohio, dies by apparent suicide after losing TPS status.
Judge rules Tyler Robinson will stand trial on all seven charges in the killing of Charlie Kirk, with the death penalty still on the table.

Scripture References
Ezekiel 34 — God's rebuke of shepherds who feed themselves instead of the flock
Proverbs 31:8 — Open your mouth for those who cannot speak
Romans 12 — Vengeance belongs to God
Micah 6:8 — Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with your God

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A teenager is indicted on murder charges for words she typed. A top Pentagon leader steps down after clashing with the Defense Secretary. And Congress trades accusations over a socialism resolution.

Stories Covered

• North Carolina teen Sarah L. Santiago indicted on three counts of murder by aiding and abetting for allegedly recording the livestream and publishing the manifesto of the deadly Islamic Center of San Diego attack.
• Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns following a months-long turf war with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
• House Rules Committee advances a GOP resolution condemning socialism as Democrats push back, calling it "silly season."

Scripture References

• Proverbs 18:21 — Death and life are in the power of the tongue.
• Proverbs 13:10 — By pride comes nothing but strife.

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