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In this thought-provoking episode of WND Live, Dr. Robert Malone, renowned virologist and expert in global affairs, takes us deep into the world of media manipulation and the ongoing psychological warfare, or psywar, shaping modern society.

Malone explores how powerful narratives are crafted and pushed through mainstream media to control public perception, influence political outcomes, and steer global agendas. He will break down the techniques being used to manipulate the masses, from propaganda to fear-based messaging, and how these tactics are being deployed on a global scale.

With an insider's perspective on both science and global geopolitics, Dr. Malone will uncover the hidden forces behind the headlines and help viewers understand the real impact of this psychological warfare. What are the stakes? Who benefits from these manipulations? And how can we protect ourselves from becoming pawns in this ever-evolving game?

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As Donald Trump's former rivals continue to travel to Palm Beach, Florida, the president-elect voiced an intriguing realization Monday during a news conference from his famous Mar-a-Lago home.

"The biggest difference is that people want to get along with me this time," Trump said, "and that's a great thing. Getting along is a great thing."

He continued: "One of the big differences between the first term: The first term everybody was fighting me. In this term, everybody wants to be my friend."

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Christmas is the most wonderful time of year. It's a holiday that has been celebrated through the years at the White House.

Through the centuries, many presidents have reflected on the true meaning of Christmas. Here are four examples of presidents, of different parties, reflecting on the season – even during times of war – when we celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace.

We begin on a bleak note. In the winter of 1777-78, our American warriors spent those bleary months at Valley Forge. About 12 were dying each day. Their leader, commander in chief and later president, George Washington, noted the poignancy of them having to spend the holiday season in such miserable conditions, but such was the commitment of those who helped forge our country.

Wrote Washington: "To see men without clothes to cover their nakedness, without blankets to lay on, without shoes, by which their marches might be traced by the blood from their feet, and almost as often without provisions as with; marching through frost and snow, and at Christmas taking up their winter quarters within a day's march of the enemy, without a house or hut to cover them till they could be built and submitting without a murmur, is a mark of patience and obedience which in my opinion can scarcely be paralleled."

Wow. As we snuggle up by the fireplace and enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate, we should remember the sacrifices of those who made our freedom possible because of their dedication to liberty.

Jumping ahead to the mid-20th century, we see another wartime Christmas greeting from another commander-in-chief, our 32nd president. Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a Christmas greeting to the American troops in 1944, including those in Europe engulfed in the Battle of the Bulge, Hitler's last major counter-offensive.

FDR said: "Here, at home, we will celebrate this Christmas Day in our traditional American way – because of its deep spiritual meaning to us; because the teachings of Christ are fundamental in our lives; and because we want our youngest generation to grow up knowing the significance of this tradition and the story of the coming of the immortal Prince of Peace and Good Will."

Then he added: "But, in perhaps every home in the United States, sad and anxious thoughts will be continually with the millions of our loved ones who are suffering hardships and misery, and who are risking their very lives to preserve for us and all mankind the fruits of His teachings and the foundations of civilization itself."

Within months FDR would be dead, and Harry Truman became the president. This Baptist from Missouri had some very powerful Christmas reflections. This is a portion of a Christmas greeting from our 33rd president during the 1949 holiday season – transmitted by radio to the nation from his home in Independence, Missouri: "Since returning home, I have been reading again in our family Bible some of the passages which foretold this night. It was that grand old seer Isaiah who prophesied in the Old Testament the sublime event that found fulfillment almost 2,000 years ago. Just as Isaiah foresaw the coming of Christ, so another battler for the Lord, St. Paul, summed up the law and the prophets in a glorification of love which he exalts even above both faith and hope. … In love alone – the love of God and the love of man – will be found the solution of all the ills which afflict the world today."

He concludes, "In the spirit of the Christ Child – as little children with joy in our hearts and peace in our souls – let us, as a nation, dedicate ourselves anew to the love of our fellowmen."

Jumping ahead to our times, we see Yuletide remarks from the 45th and soon-to-be 47th president. At the White House Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5, 2019, Donald J. Trump said: "More than 2,000 years ago, a brilliant star shone in the East. Wise men traveled far, far afield. … And they came and they stood with us under the star, where they found the Holy Family in Bethlehem. As the Bible tells us, when the Wise Men 'had come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and fell and worshiped him.'

"Christians give thanks that the Son of God came into the world to save humanity. Jesus Christ inspires us to love one another with hearts full of generosity and grace. … As one grateful nation, we praise the joy of family, the blessings of freedom, and the miracle of Christmas."

It truly is the most wonderful time of the year – from your house, my house, to the White House. Merry Christmas!

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A Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, was attacked Monday by a student, a girl who left multiple victims dead or injured, according to police who confirmed five fatalities, then updated that to three, with another five to seven hospitalized. The shooter was found dead of an apparently self-inflicted shot inside the school.

The shooting happened at Abundant Life Christian School, situated on a 28-acre campus it shares with a child care center and a church.

There are almost 400 students at the school. Authorities have said the girl was school age, but have released few other details. Her family was reported cooperating with investigators. The two victims who were killed apparently were a student and a teacher, but they had not been identified. No motive had been released.

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JERUSALEM – Middle East/Israel Morning Brief

Candace Owens named StopAntisemitism campaign's 'Antisemite of the Year'

Commentator Candace Owens has been designated 2024's "Antisemite of the Year" by watchdog organization StopAntisemitism, following a poll which garnered more than 30,000 votes.

The announcement marks a significant shift in Owens' public trajectory, from conservative media personality to a figure increasingly isolated from former allies. StopAntisemitism cited a pattern of concerning statements and positions taken by Owens, including her July 2024 comments dismissing documented medical experiments conducted on Jewish victims during the Holocaust, which she claimed were "too absurd" and "must be propaganda."

The remarks, coupled with her March 2024 allegations about "secret Jewish gangs" in Hollywood and their supposed control over the entertainment industry, have drawn sharp condemnation from Israeli historians and Holocaust research institutions. The controversy has extended beyond academic circles, with Owens having faced entry restrictions from several countries, including New Zealand and Australia.

Israel shuts down Dublin embassy in protest at 'extreme' position of Irish government, opens mission in Moldova

In an unprecedented move, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar announced the closure of Israel's embassy in Dublin on Sunday, citing Ireland's "extreme anti-Israel policies."

The decision follows escalating tensions, including Ireland's recent decision to join South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing the state of genocide.

"Ireland's actions and rhetoric are rooted in delegitimization and demonization of the Jewish state, accompanied by blatant double standards," Sa'ar said. "Ireland has crossed every red line in its treatment of Israel. We will redirect our resources toward strengthening ties with nations that respect Israel."

IDF continues to pound Syrian weapons stores

The IDF conducted a wave of airstrikes in Syria overnight Sunday, with local media reporting the attacks were so powerful that they triggered minor earthquakes.

Israeli fighter jets bombed military targets of the deposed dictator Bashar Assad in the port cities of Latakia and Tartus, according to the reports, with Russian media, citing Syrian sources, reporting that the target of the attack in Tartus was an air defense base and a surface-to-surface missile depot.

IAF pilots use their planes' contrails to create a 'ribbon in the sky' above Israel to symbolize call to release Israeli hostages in Gaza captivity

A plane flying over Israel early on Monday, painted ribbons symbolizing the call for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.

The gesture was made by one or more pilots whose identity is not yet known and the symbol was seen from north to south, as the dawn skies turned red and the sun came up. The military was looking into the incident as those responsible were not given permission to use their plane for this purpose.

Israeli defense minister warns of threats from Syria, despite rebel assurances

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned on Sunday that the threats posed by Syria remain significant despite the moderate tone adopted by the rebel leaders who overthrew President Bashar al-Assad a week ago. Speaking to officials reviewing Israel's defense budget, Katz emphasized the heightened risks stemming from recent developments in Syria.

"The immediate risks to the country have not disappeared, and the latest developments in Syria increase the strength of the threat – despite the moderate image that the rebel leaders claim to present," Katz said.

Will long-awaited hostage deal hit Hamas snag of releasing too few captives?

Conflicting reports have emerged as to the likely implementation of a hostages-for-prisoners deal between Israel and Hamas. Some outlets have proffered the hope a deal can be struck by the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah (which coincides this year with Christmas), while others suggest a major sticking point is apparently Hamas' new insistence on releasing fewer of the hostages than it recently said it would.

Students in Iran give school principal pulsating middle finger after chanting 'Death to Palestine' instead of 'Death to America, Israel'

In a viral video posted on various social media accounts on December 14, 2024, Iranian high school students can be heard chanting "Death to Palestine!" in response to the school administrator trying to lead chants of "Death to Israel!" and "Death to America!" The students can be heard laughing as an administrator attempts to set a makeshift Israeli flag on fire.

U.S. State Dept., U.K. Foreign Office previously met with Syria's new government-in-waiting, Turkish-backed HTS

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and his U.K. counterpart Foreign Secretary David Lammy, both admitted their respective governments have been in 'diplomatic contact' with so-called rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham or HTS which recently overthrew the Assad regime in Syria, even though it is a proscribed terrorist organization.

Tel Dan Stele, earliest reference to Bible's King David, arrives in New York

The Tel Dan Stele, a stone fragment long held exclusively by the Israel Museum, is on view at the Jewish Museum on the Upper East Side, New York, until Jan. 5.

A 12-by-13 inch chunk of basalt, the Tel Dan Stele is a 9th-century B.C. stone document acknowledging the military victories of a person whom scholars believe to be King Hazael of Aram, an area in contemporary Syria that includes what is today Damascus. One of those victories was over a descendant of David, the king of ancient Israel.

When it was discovered in northern Israel in 1993, the Tel Dan Stele became the earliest evidence beyond the Bible that King David was a real figure.

Trump talks with Netanyahu, discuss 'completing Israel's victory, bringing hostages home'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that he discussed with US President-elect Donald Trump ongoing efforts to bring back the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, as Israeli officials indicated a deal could be reached in less than two weeks despite sticking points in negotiations.

The prime minister said he and Trump spoke "at length about the efforts we are making to free our hostages," but declined to go into specifics. "We are working all the time, without rest, to bring our hostages home, the living and the fallen together," he said, but added, "the less we talk about it, the better — that way, with God's help, we will succeed."

Israel's justice minister revives controversial, divisive judicial reform

Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced his intention to revive the controversial judicial reform, which was suspended at the start of the war against Hamas on October 7, 2023. In a long message posted Saturday night, he accused the Supreme Court of having "left him no choice" after it ordered him to appoint a new president within a month.

"The government acted responsibly by suspending everything related to reform at the outbreak of the war," Levin said. "The Court, with unprecedented irresponsibility, decided to take advantage of this to continue to seize the powers of the Knesset and the government."

Hamas official to Saudi media: 'Oct. 7 attack ruined us'

The 37th anniversary of the Hamas terrorist organization's founding on Dec. 10 came during a period of decline due to defeats in Gaza and the broader region, a senior Hamas official based in Turkey told Saudi media.

"Hamas is suffering from a genuine leadership crisis," the official said. "The Al-Aqsa Flood [Oct. 7, 2023], attack backfired on us, submerging us in a sea of blood and crises. The most recent blow was the fall of Bashar Assad's regime in Syria, with which Hamas had been attempting to rebuild relations."

Columbia professor who praised Hamas attacks to teach course on Zionism

A Columbia University professor who called the October 7 massacre "astounding," "awesome," and "incredible" will be teaching a Spring course on Zionism.

Professor Joseph Massad will be teaching an undergraduate course, History of the Jewish Enlightenment (Haskala) in 19th century Europe and the development of Zionism.

The course also covers a "current peace process between the state of Israel and the Arab states and the Palestinian national movement."

Sen. Ted Cruz accuses State Department of influencing U.S. airlines to suspend Israel flights indefinitely

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is accusing the State Department of potentially becoming "inappropriately entangled in deliberations over safety" which influenced U.S. airlines' continued refusal to fly to Israel.

Cruz, the incoming chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, told Jewish Insider that he "welcomes a full investigation of these issues" after more than a year of airlines refusing to resume regular service to the Jewish state.

"The Biden-Harris administration was lax in pursuing why some airlines will not fly to Israel. Indeed, they may have been worse than lax, and the State Department may have become inappropriately entangled in deliberations over safety and subverted the FAA," Cruz's statement reads.

Israeli, Jordanian security officials in secret meeting over Syria fears

Senior Israeli officials reportedly held secret talks with Jordanian military brass late last week on the fallout that arose from the ousting of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad from power, as regional powers sought to address worries of rippling instability in the wake of the lightning overthrow of the regime.

The meetings held in Jordan on Friday largely revolved around possible threats posed by the jihadist force that pushed Assad out and took over Syria, as well as countering Iranian attempts to smuggle weapons overland to Palestinian terror groups.

Dutch Parliament votes to phase out UNRWA funding over terrorism ties

The Netherlands became the first European Union member state to vote to phase out funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. The motion passed after incontrovertible evidence was presented as to the U.N. body's complicity with terrorism, particularly in relation to the barbarism unleashed on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

The phasing-out path ensures that the contribution to UNRWA will decrease from €19 million to €15 million in 2025, decreasing annually until 2029, when only 1 million euros will be granted.

Turkey mediates agreement between Ethiopia Somalia, sidelines Egyptian influence

Turkey recently announced it mediated what President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called an "historic agreement" between Ethiopia and Somalia, ending a nearly decade-long rivalry between the two African neighbors. The agreement states it would grant Ethiopia "reliable, safe and sustainable" access to the sea under Somali sovereignty. Turkey has a military base in Somalia and backed Ethiopia's current president during the civil war.

Ethiopia irked Somalia earlier in the year when it reportedly reached an agreement with the breakaway republic of Somaliland to lease a coastline for a port and military base in exchange for diplomatic recognition.

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Van Jones, a Democrat lawyer, author and activist who has worked to change up the criminal-justice system, standards for human rights and racism, and the world's ideas about the environment, now is a regular commentator on CNN.

He had worked in the Barack Obama administration as special adviser on green jobs, enterprise and innovation at the White House.

And he has explained the stunning landslide victory of President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 race.

It's because of Trump's smarts, he said.

Jones said, "Every one of your people knows Elon, Elon, Elon, Elon. Listen, everybody keeps, I mean, the problem is, you have a framework in your mind that, how could Donald Trump? How could Donald Trump? How can Donald Trump?

"Guys, can we cut it out?" he said. "Donald Trump is not an idiot. Donald Trump, let me just be very clear: Donald Trump is smarter than me, you, and all of his critics. You know how I know? Because he has the White House, the Senate, the House, the support, the popular vote. He has a massive media ecosystem bigger than the mainstream built around him and for him and a religious fervor in a political movement around him, and his best buddy is the richest person in the history of the world, and the most relevant Kennedy is with him."

He said Trump is "the most powerful human on Earth and in our lifetime."

On the Gateway Pundit, a commentary explained the comments came during a podcast with commentator Chris Cillizza.

The report noted it was the second time Jone has unleashed criticism on his liberal colleagues.

It was just days after Trump's victory that he said, "We thought that they [MAGA] were idiots. It turned out we [Democrats and leftwing media] were idiots."

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The extent of the failure of the American university system has been revealed in a new survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression that confirms only 20% of faculty members say a conservative would fit well in their department.

Or the 47% of conservative faculty members who feel unable to voice their opinions because of how others might react.

Or the 35% who reported toning down their written work to avoid controversy, which incidentally was four times those turning in that response when the same question was asked in the 1950s, during McCarthyism.

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PALM BEACH, Florida – President-elect Donald Trump said Monday "the government knows what is happening" concerning mysterious drones spotted flying over numerous states in recent weeks.

At a news conference from his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Trump stated: "The government knows what is happening. Look, our military knows where they took off from.

"If it's a garage, they can go right into that garage. They know where it came from and where it went. For some reason, they don't want to comment.

"And I think they would be better off saying what it is. Our military knows and our president knows. For some reason, they want to keep people in suspense.

"I can't imagine it's the enemy because if it was the enemy they'd blast it out even if they were late, they'd blast it.

"Something strange is going on. For some reason, they don't want to tell the people and they should because the people are really – I mean they happen to be over Bedminster, [New Jersey]. They are very close to Bedminster. I think maybe I won't spend the weekend in Bedminster. I've decided to cancel my trip."

When asked if he had received an intelligence briefing on the drones, Trump replied: "I don't want to comment."

Trump's comments came a day after reports suggesting the devices are part of a massive counter-terror operation hunting for a dirty bomb or another possible weapon of mass destruction on American soil.

"It's potentially the most significant national security threat we've faced since 9/11," said Gary Franchi in his Raw Feed broadcast Saturday on the Next News Network.

"The Office of Global Access [a division of the CIA] has deployed these advanced surveillance assets for one purpose: hunting for a dirty bomb that's believed to be hidden somewhere on U.S. soil.

"But here's what should keep you up at night. The reason the intel is leaking now, well, because time may be running out."

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The ActBlue organization openly boasts of having raised billions of dollars for Democrat campaigns in recent years.

The political action committee was used by Kamala Harris and Joe Biden to pay their campaign bills. Also Hillary Clinton, and Bernie Sanders.

Soon it could be under investigation by the Department of Justice, following a referral from the U.S. House of Representatives.

It is Just the News that confirms House Administration Committee chairman Brian Steil has revealed he will refer findings from his investigation to the incoming Trump administration DOJ.

The report explained Steil thinks the new attorney general, Pam Bondi, when confirmed will be willing to investigate charges ActBlue refused to implement sufficient security measures to prevent illegal cash from flowing to Democrats.

"Once Pam Bondi comes in as attorney general under the Trump administration, we then have a partner at the United States Department of Justice to look at this, to do the investigation into bad actors, and to hold anyone who is engaged in this activity accountable," Steil said during an interview on the "Just the News, No Noise" show.

"The good news is President [Donald} Trump's coming to office in just a few short weeks. We're going to have an opportunity to move forward on the prosecutorial side, and then we in Congress have to continue this work, moving legislation forward."

One part of an investigation by Steil's committee into ActBlue has focused on the operation's decision allegedly to allow foreign entities to give cash to U.S. political campaigns, which is a crime.

Joe Biden's administration, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, FBI chief Christopher Wray, and Avril Haines, director of national intelligence, already have been given notice of the allegations, in a letter just weeks ago from Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican.

Johnson and Steil said in a letter, "We write to you to raise an urgent concern regarding potential illicit election funding by foreign actors. CHA has been investigating claims that foreign actors, primarily from Iran, Russia, Venezuela, and China, may be using ActBlue to launder illicit money into U.S. political campaigns."

The report noted, "ActBlue recently acknowledged to Congress that it has updated its donor verification policy to automatically reject donations that 'use foreign prepaid/gift cards, domestic gift cards, are from high-risk/sanctioned countries, and have the highest level of risk as determined,' by its solution provider, Sift."

ActBlue has denied that it has done anything wrong.

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The physical birth of the divine Spirit God named Jesus, meaning "Salvation,"  into His human form is one of the most well-known and inspiring portions of the entire Bible.

But is there something millions of believing Christians are missing when they read the accounts in the New Testament?

The answer is a resounding yes, according to the author of a best-selling book revealing hidden messages secretly embedded by God into Scripture.

Appearing on the popular Bible program "Shabbat Night Live," Joe Kovacs, author of "Reaching God Speed: Unlocking the Secret Broadcast Revealing the Mystery of Everything," explored not just the historical events surrounding Jesus' birth, but the phenomenal additional meanings that become obvious when we open our "eyes to see" and "ears to hear" on the metaphoric, Spirit level of parables.

Noting that Jesus "did not tell them anything without a parable" (Matthew 13:34 CSB) and that He is constantly "declaring the end from the beginning" (Isaiah 46:10 KJV), telegraphing the conclusion of the story right from the start, Kovacs focused on the shepherds who famously visited Jesus on the night of his birth in Bethlehem, and then returned afterward with the glorious good news to spread.

He explained that singular event clearly reveals not only the incredible events of that night, but also what has been happening since then and will happen again in the future kingdom of God.

"The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had seen and heard, which were just as they had been told" (Luke 2:20 CSB).

Kovacs said the shepherds of the ancient past actually represent anyone who is shepherding people to the knowledge of God, even the spiritual shepherds of today.