Today, we're talking about the White House's direct talks with Hamas, the decrease in recent

border crossings, the pause on tariffs for Mexico and Canada, and other top news for Friday,

March 7th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the poor today.

Here's the quote of the day.

There is more political power in the gospel and in being

the church than there is in electing a president, installing a Supreme Court justice, or even

changing a constitution. Jonathan Lehman. Let's get started with some espresso shots.

The Trump administration is breaking with long-standing American policy of not negotiating with terrorists.

The White House confirmed Wednesday that it's talking with Hamas directly to secure the remaining 59 hostages from Gaza,

five of whom are American citizens.

President Trump issued a public last warning to Hamas saying,

It's over for you if all living and dead hostages aren't released immediately,

adding that he's sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job.

Hamas said his threats encourage Israel to violate the current ceasefire deal.

In other news, the ISIS-K member accused of plotting the 2021 Kabul airport bombing during the

U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was extradited to the U.S. Tuesday night. FBI director Patel

said the man responsible for killing 13 American service members and about

170 Afghan citizens will face American justice.

As earthly powers work out their visions for justice on an international scale, believers

remember the radical call of Jesus

to show uncommon kindness and mercy to the enemies in our personal lives, whether global

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