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Table of Contents

1. 9/11 Plea Deal Revoked

2. Has the US Been Paying the Taliban?

3. Vance’s Comments Resurface

4. Other news you should know

5. Remnant Resources

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9/11 Plea Deal Revoked

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin retracted a plea deal with Khalid Shaikh Mohammad and two other alleged 9/11 accomplices, which would have sentenced them to life imprisonment but took the death penalty off the table. The decision came after criticism from some victims' families who opposed the deal, preferring full trials and the possibility of death penalties. Austin revoked the authority of the military commission official who oversaw the deal, stating the importance of reserving the decision-making power for himself. The withdrawal of the deal also sparked an investigation by the Republican-led House Oversight and Accountability Committee into possible White House involvement.

The crimes committed by the men behind the 9/11 attacks deserve the severest form of justice the law allows (Romans 13:3-4). When justice is delayed, perverted, or avoided altogether, “the hearts of men are fully set to do evil.” 

Where bureaucracy is involved, delays, closed-door meetings, angles, and agendas are likely to be found. In this case, the care and fate of these terrorists has passed through a lot of hands. What our Secretary of Defense intends to change or rectify in the fates of these men remains to be seen. What we do know is that these men will face a final and perfect judgment in due time (Hebrews 9:27). Pray for our leaders as they judge and exact justice; pray for wicked hearts as they watch and learn (for better or worse) from our mistakes, that they would find mercy before it is too late (2 Peter 3:9).

_{By: Kirby Mankin}

Has the US Been Paying the Taliban?

A report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) reveals the U.S. inadvertently sent at least $239 million to the Taliban since 2021 due to insufficient vetting by the State Department. Funds from the Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) and International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) divisions were awarded without proper counterterrorism checks. The report found 29 problematic awards, with $12 million from DRL and $295 million from INL lacking documentation. This oversight has heightened the risk of funds benefiting terrorists. The Taliban has also exploited U.S. aid through fraudulent NGOs, taxes, and fees, underscoring the need for strict adherence to vetting procedures to prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars.

When many mistakes are made, accountability is always appropriate (1 Corinthians 11:31). This is an international embarrassment that calls for introspection and improvement (Proverbs 11:2). 

As followers of Christ, we are called to work heartily for the Lord in all we do, not as the sluggard but with meticulous diligence (Colossians 3:23-24). Even the most mundane tasks deserve our utmost attention.

One can hope that accountability will be administered to those responsible for these serious errors. This situation highlights the need for integrity, wisdom, and competence from those in authority and leadership. Whether we eat, drink, or vet international funds, we must do all for the glory of God and the good of men (1 Corinthians 10:31).

_{By: Jamie Wilder}

Vance’s Comments Resurface

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance's comments describing prominent Democrats as "childless cat ladies" have sparked backlash among women, who are reclaiming the term as a rallying cry for the election. In a 2021 interview, Vance criticized figures like Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for lacking children, suggesting they had no stake in the country's future. His remarks, which resurfaced and drew ire from various public figures and social media users, were condemned as insulting to both childless women and those who own pets. Despite Vance's defense, arguing his comments were about the Democratic Party's policies, the backlash stands to potentially alienate voters.

"Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, except what is useful for building up the body" (Ephesians 4:29). Has Senator Vance's comments taken wing and been used to stir up a fuss (Ecclesiastes 10:20)? Yes. Does the Republican ticket have a bit of a reputation for such comments? Absolutely. Have election seasons been historically notorious for digging up and publicizing dirt? Without a doubt. 

There is a difference between expressing prophetic concern and giving cheap vent to anger (Proverbs 29:11). Do some of the leaders of our nation not seem to have a "vested stake in our nation's future"? Possibly. Does being childless implicitly suggest that? Absolutely not. While Vance has addressed his prior comments directly, he has experienced the truth of Proverbs 10:19, "When words are many, sin is not absent." There are better, far more effective ways to communicate (and win others over) than sarcasm (Proverbs 26:18-19). 

May we be a people known for the life that flows from our tongue, and may our nation benefit richly from its fruit (Proverbs 18:21).

_{By: The Remnant News Team}

Other news you should know

🥇 Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky break records.

✈️ The US plans to send more jets and ships to Israel as Iran threat increases.

⛳ Scottie Scheffler gets to add this to his trophy case.

🥊The US and China are neck and neck in the gold medal count.

🧸 Was this a prank gone wrong… or right?

🇧🇩 Protestors die in the streets as they call for PM resignation.

🥉 Imane Khelif has secured at least a bronze medal after controversy continues.

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