U.S. National Debt Now Exceeds Total Annual Output of Economy | News on The 700 Club – May 1, 2026

As seen on “The 700 Club” on May 1, 2026. For over 20 years, CBN has beamed life-giving Farsi broadcasts into Iran despite internet shutdowns. Now, with war erupting across the country today and civilians facing mass displacement and suffering, CBN is ready to deliver prayer support, emergency food, humanitarian aid, and the hope of Jesus to families whose lives have been upended by conflict.

President Trump Delivers Emergency Announcement from the White House

President Donald Trump, in a historic address from the White House, has declared an immediate nationwide lockdown across the entire United States, citing a grave and escalating national security threat. The sweeping executive order, effective immediately, mandates strict stay-at-home orders for all citizens, suspends non-essential travel, and mobilizes federal resources to enforce the measures. This unprecedented decision follows emergency consultations with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and national security advisors, aiming to contain the crisis and protect the American public. The federal government will coordinate with state authorities to implement the lockdown as the nation grapples with the bombshell announcement from the President.

US-Iran War LIVE: Pentagon Issues Fresh Warning To Iran | Nuclear Missiles Will Hit Iran Tonight?

US-Iran War LIVE: Pentagon Issues Fresh Warning To Iran | Nuclear Missiles Will Hit Iran Tonight? WASHINGTON - United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine announced a major shift in U.S. military strategy, dubbed the "Rapid Dominance" doctrine, during a tense on-camera press briefing at the Pentagon. The new policy, approved by President Donald Trump, is a direct response to escalating aggression from China in the South China Sea and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. General Caine detailed enhanced force posture and readiness levels, emphasizing pre-emptive capabilities and overwhelming technological superiority. Secretary Hegseth delivered a stark warning to American adversaries, stating the U.S. is prepared to act decisively to protect its global interests, signaling a more hawkish foreign policy from the Trump administration's Department of Defense.