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President Biden responds to the death of 3 American service-members in Jordan. In Turkey, ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Catholic Church. And, culture often portrays the teenage years in a dark, difficult manner, but a new book shows there is an uplifting alternative.

EWTN News Nightly | Friday, January 26, 2024 The White House and Senate negotiators continue their weeks-long border policy negotiations. A study finds 51% of adults under the age of 30 say an open marriage is "acceptable". And a concerning new report by the UN finds in Afghanistan the Taliban are placing severe restrictions on women.

Members of the USCCB are praising lawmakers for a bipartisan plan to enhance the Child Tax Credit. Lawmakers in Ohio overrode the governor's veto of a ban on gender surgeries for minors. And, the 27th edition of the St. Francis de Sales Congress is taking place in Lourdes.

Former President Donald Trump secured victory in the New Hampshire primary. It’s looking more and more likely that a 2020 rematch between Joe Biden and Trump is inevitable. And 2 ships with US flags have come under attack near Yemen. Suspicion immediately fell on Houthi rebels.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem visited Hungary. Pope Francis has consecrated 2024 as the Year of Prayer in preparation for the Jubilee of 2025. And, a pro-life diaper company just wrapped up its ad campaign in the heart of the Big Apple.

With Ron DeSantis officially out of the presidential race, Donald Trump and Nikki Haley will go head-to-head tomorrow. In freezing temperatures and falling snow, thousands marched for life. And Pope Francis met this morning with 150 journalists who cover the Vatican.

Thousands of marchers are arriving in Washington, ahead of Friday's annual March for Life. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins today. And Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus Christ in 'The Chosen', discusses his new project.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Loper-Bright case. A new study sheds light on problems with foster care in the US. And, a look at a new initiative regarding the largest pediatric hospital in Europe, which is part of the Vatican.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: A-P Correspondent Philip Crowther is live at the Iowa Events Center to discuss Trump's record-setting win in Iowa last night. From the White House, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are weighing in on Trump's win, including the topic of Roe v. Wade and its demise in 2022. CUA Professor Matthew Green joins News Nightly to discuss his thoughts on last night's Iowa results, considering this was the lowest Caucus turnout in 24 years. Later he explains the differences between the Iowa Caucuses and a New Hampshire primary, in terms of style of vote and who constitutes those votes. Congress has only four days to avoid a partial government shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a new deal to keep some federal departments open. Bishop Kevin Rhoades from the diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend is the new Chairman of the USCCB Religious Liberty Committee. He discusses why he and his brother Bishops decided to release a repo

We are just days away from the 51st annual March for Life in the nation's capital. Jess Ford is a writer and preacher whose mother almost aborted him until by the grace of God, she had a change of heart. And despite being pushed an abortion agenda, the LeBlanc's chose life for their baby girls.

The twin brothers of Liran Berman were abducted by the terrorists on October 7th. He joins to speak out. Elections are set for Saturday in Taiwan and they are taking place amid warnings from China. And many dioceses around the country will celebrate Mass on Monday in honor of MLK Day.

The director of the World Health Organization is reporting some startling numbers regarding COVID. A judge in Colorado is considering a case involving Catholic schools. And, the Knights of Columbus is supporting a restoration of the canopy over the high altar in Saint Peter's Basilica.

Members of a House committee held their first impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas. Gang violence has reached a fever pitch in Ecuador, with the president declaring a state of emergency. And one year after his death, Cardinal George Pell was commemorated in Rome.

Former President Donald Trump is back in a Washington DC court. Next week is the Iowa caucuses, and a Catholic group is doing its best to get Catholics out to vote. One candidate hoping to make an impact at the polls, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, joins to discuss his faith.

Congress will try to finish work on the federal budget this week. The State Department recently released its updated list of countries where religious freedom is being curtailed and the faithful are being targeted. And, kicking off 2024, around 20,000 young people converged on Saint Louis, for a week filled with worship of God, and witness to the Catholic faith.

Former President Trump looks to be in a strong position again to run against current President Joe Biden. The Christmas season is winding down and at the Vatican, as the solemnity of the Epiphany takes place on Saturday. And the Orlando Magic are turning heads across the NBA this season.

A trio of senators have spent weeks laboring to get a complex immigration deal with the Biden Administration. A new study is shedding light on the attitude toward abortion among voters in Iowa. And the Vatican has clarified its recent document on guidance for same-sex blessings.

The US issued a joint statement warning the Houthis against attacking commercial vessels in the Red Sea. 60 House Republicans cut their holiday recess short and made a trek to the Southern border. And in Nicaragua, 2023 ended with more than a dozen Catholic clergy in jail.

Donald Trump is battling Colorado and Maine, which have banned him from the states’ ballots. Ukraine held strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod, where 25 people were killed on Saturday. And there are new developments in the terror threat against a major cathedral in Germany.

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died on December 31st 2022 at the age of 95, following a brief illness. Scholars, experts and friends of the late pope are gathering near St. Peter's Basilica to discuss his impact on the Church and society. When it comes to Catholic thought, he will long be considered a gift to Church theologians.