The
Daily Brief (Short form): Tuesday, July 25th, 2017
President Trump stole a line from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in a tweet Monday, after Schumer said Democrats' failure to win the 2016 election was their own fault.
"After 1 year of investigation with Zero evidence being found, Chuck Schumer just stated that 'Democrats should blame ourselves, not Russia,'" Trump wrote Monday morning.
Schumer recently said, "When you lose to somebody who has 40 percent popularity, you don't blame other things - [James] Comey, Russia - you blame yourself ... So what did we do wrong? People didn't know what we stood for, just that we were against Trump. And still believe that."
Former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton said in May that former FBI Director James Comey and WikiLeaks were to blame for her loss to Trump. (Read more)
- Lord, we ask that the attacks and accusations stop. We pray that all these admissions by top Democrats be heard by Americans and understood so that the lies and misinformation can be quelled.
- "This far and no further, and here shall your proud waves be stopped!" (Job 38:11)
2. White House Indicates Trump Would Sign New Sanctions Bill - Newsmax
The White House indicated Sunday President Donald Trump would sign a sweeping Russia sanctions measure, which the House could take up this week, that requires him to get Congress' permission before lifting or easing the economic penalties against Moscow.
Lawmakers are scheduled to consider the sanctions package as early as Tuesday, and the bill could be sent to Trump before Congress breaks for the August recess. The legislation is aimed at punishing Moscow for meddling in the presidential election and its military aggression in Ukraine and Syria.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the newly appointed White House press secretary, said the administration is supportive of being tough on Russia and "particularly putting these sanctions in place." (Read more)
- Lord, as we see changes coming to the Russian sanctions, we ask that Your Spirit move in that nation to bring these people into right relationship with You.
- "A man is not established by wickedness." (Proverbs 12:3a)
3. Trump Throws Wrench in U.N. Plan to "Replace" U.S. Population - WND
In the last year of his presidency, Barack Obama and his administration worked tirelessly with the United Nations to expand the definition of "refugee" to include economic migrants and drastically increase the numbers being resettled in the United States. And he found a willing partner in the Republican-controlled Congress, which funded not only more refugees but provisions for record numbers of unaccompanied minor children, so-called UACs, showing up at the border from Central America.
In the fall of 2016 Obama hosted the U.N. Leaders' Summit on Refugees in New York, where he and other world leaders used rhetoric strikingly similar to the concept of "replacement migration," a U.N. plot to replace the population of a given country with migrants and "refugees" from the developing world. (Read more)
- Lord we thank You that we have a President who sees the insidious plan and has moved to stop it.
- "And the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil." (Isaiah 10:27)
4. Charlie Gard parents end legal fight for 'beautiful' baby - BBC
The parents of terminally ill baby Charlie Gard have ended their legal challenge to take him to the US for experimental treatment.
A lawyer representing Chris Gard and Connie Yates told the High Court "time had run out" for the baby. Mr Gard said it meant his "sweet, gorgeous, innocent little boy" will not reach his first birthday on 4 August. "To let our beautiful little Charlie go" is "the hardest thing we'll ever have to do", his mother said.
Charlie's parents said they made the decision because a US doctor had told them it was now too late to give Charlie nucleoside therapy. (Read more)
- Father we are saddened by this report, and pray for these parents, and especially for this child who never really had a chance at life. Have mercy on their hearts, and upon the soul of this child.
- "Assuredly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." (Mark 10:15)
5. Preemptive Strike: Kushner scoops Senate with 'did not collude' statement - Fox News
Jared Kushner got out ahead of the story before sunrise. Knowing there would be saturation coverage of his closed-door Senate testimony in the Russia investigation, the president's son-in-law today gave the press an 11-page statement with this bottom-line declaration: "I did not collude."
Since the hearing was conducted in secret, Kushner had to know he would be vulnerable to selective leaks. So the senior White House official helped frame the media narrative, with some stories on his prepared testimony posting as early as 6 a.m.
His team also wanted to be transparent with the public, so they were playing to a broader audience than just the Intelligence Committee members. (Read more)
- Father, the continuing attacks on the President's family are hypocritical at best, since Democrats have done even worse. We thank You that You are in control, that justice is always Your way.
- "For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and wrongdoing. In my faithfulness I will reward my people and make an everlasting covenant with them." (Isaiah 61:8)
6. Mueller probe: Meet the lawyers who gave $$ to Hillary, now investigating team Trump - Fox News
President Trump's tough criticism of Special Counsel Robert Mueller signals a renewed effort to challenge his investigators' credibility over their track record of pro-Democratic political donations and other associations. There is no shortage of examples to fuel the president's case.
Of the 15 attorneys currently on staff for Mueller, at least seven have donated to Democratic candidates and campaigns, including Trump's 2016 rival Hillary Clinton. The rest have not made political donations, according to federal records; and none of the attorneys on Mueller's roster donated money to Trump.
"This is just a witch hunt-it's all a hoax," White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway told "Fox & Friends" last week after Trump criticized Mueller in a New York Times interview. "People should know what folks' past motivations, and their political motivations are-these weren't minor donations, these were significant donations by members of that team." (Read more)
- Father this sounds like a set up- so we ask that only Your will be accomplished that You will block any actions that are not of Your perfect will.
- . . . " if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven." (Matthew 18:19)
7. WH Spokesperson: 'Over 60 Leaks in the First Six Months' of Trump Admin. from the Intel Community - CNSNews.com
Incoming White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told ABC's "This Week" Sunday that there have been more than 60 leaks in the first six months of the Trump administration from the intelligence community - far more than other administrations.
"We've had over 60 leaks in the first six months from the intelligence community when the other administrations previous to us were in the single digits after the entire time. This is a real problem. There are people are putting our national security at risk, and I think that is one of the most undertold stories so far in the first six months of this administration," Sanders said.
She said there's "a ton of focus" on what she calls "Russia fever, which is a total made-up story about the president" to undermine the legitimacy of his election victory.
"And we need to focus on these leaks. This is the only illegal thing that has taken place, and it's a real serious problem," Sanders said. (Read more)
- Father, we do thank You for placing Sarah Huckabee Sanders behind the podium to serve as this president's press secretary. We ask that You keep her alert, on task, and full of energy for the job she has been given to do. In Your name, amen.
- "The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace."'
(Numbers 6:24-26)
8. 'If the Leaks Don't Stop, I'm Going to Pare Down the Staff' - CNSNews.com
Anthony Scaramucci, the new White House communications director, made the rounds of the Sunday talk shows, telling "Fox News Sunday" one of the first things he wants to do is "get the leaks stopped."
"We've got to get the leaks stopped, Chris," Scaramucci told host Chris Wallace. "I know that it's Washington, so it's going to be impossible to stop all of them, but I think what's going on right now is a high level of unprofessionalism and it's not serving the president."
Scaramucci said, if the leaks don't stop - "I am a businessperson, and so I will take dramatic action to stop those leaks." "What kind of drastic action?" Wallace asked Scaramucci.
I'm not going to be able to stop the leaks in the intergovernmental agencies and all that other stuff, that's a whole different ball of wax. But something is going on inside the White House that the president does not like and we're going to fix it. (Read more)
- Lord God, in addition to our new Press Secretary, we offer up a chorus of praise that Donald Trump has now appointed Steve Scaramucci as his Communications Director. Father, it looks like we now have a new sheriff in town, who is truly ready to take action to stop these leaks. We offer our support in prayer to these efforts, in Your name, amen.
- "For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light." (Mark 4:22)
9. Jared Kushner: Trump 'Had a Better Message and Ran a Smarter Campaign, and That Is Why He Won' - CNSNews.com
On the heels of his closed-door appearance at the Senate Intelligence Committee on Monday, Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's senior adviser and son-in-law, told reporters at the White House that he did not collude with Russia and knew of no one in the campaign who did. He said reason Trump won the presidency was because he had a better message and campaign than Hillary Clinton.
Kushner also said he had no improper contacts with Russia and did not rely on Russian funds for his businesses. "Let me be very clear: I did not collude with Russia, nor do I know of anyone else in the campaign who did so. I had no improper contacts. I have not relied on Russian funds for my businesses, and I have been fully transparent in providing all requested information," Kushner said.
"Donald Trump had a better message and ran a smarter campaign, and that is why he won. Suggesting otherwise ridicules those who voted for him," he said. (Read more)
- Lord God, we thank you for the truth that sets others free, in Your Name, amen.
- "For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth."
(2 Corinthians 13:8)
10. Texas truck driver charged in deaths of 10 people - CNN/AP
The driver of a sweltering truck in San Antonio has been charged with transporting immigrants in the U.S. illegally resulting in the deaths of 10 people, reports The Associated Press. A 10th person discovered in a sweltering tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, has died, the US attorney for the Western District of Texas said Monday.
Eight people were found dead inside the semi truck early Sunday morning. Since then, two people who were hospitalized have died.
The driver of a tractor-trailer turned deadly transporter for undocumented migrants is due to face criminal charges in a Texas court Monday in what police are calling a human trafficking crime.
Authorities called to the San Antonio Walmart lot Sunday morning where the trailer was parked found eight bodies and 30 undocumented immigrants severely injured from overheating inside. A ninth person later died in hospital, ICE officials said. Thirty-nine people were recovered from the trailer, including one person who was found in a nearby wooded area. (Read more)
- Lord we ask that You reveal more and more human trafficking, allowing Your Spirit to move with power over the hearts of not only the people behind it, but those who are seeking to come here illegally. We ask for Your Spirit to move in the hearts of those who were victims of this horrific situation and bring Your peace.
- "Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy." (Psalm 126:5)
11. Two killed in shooting at Israeli embassy in Jordan - Guardian UK
An Israeli embassy security guard shot dead a Jordanian man who attacked him with a screwdriver at Israel's embassy compound in Amman on Sunday night, police said. A second Jordanian man also died in the incident.
Israel is refusing to allow Jordanian authorities to question the security guard under the Vienna convention, claiming diplomatic immunity, and all embassy employees are currently confined to the compound, according to Israeli media. Jordan is reportedly refusing to allow the guard to leave the country.
Violence against Israelis is rare in Jordan, but tensions have escalated between the two countries since Israel installed metal detectors at entry points to al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem after two Israeli policemen were shot dead by three Arab-Israeli gunmen on 14 July near the site. (Read more)
- Father, we pray for this Security official, that You would protect him from the wrath of the Muslims. We ask that You find a way to stop the violence and also pray for the preservation of Israel's security.
- "Let evil hunt the violent man to overthrow him." (Psalm 140:11b)
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