Biden Calls 'MAGA Republicans' a Threat to Democracy as GOP Accuses Him of Dividing Nation

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective September 2, 2022      7:00 AM EST President Joe Biden warned the nation during a rare prime-time address that Donald Trump and "MAGA Republicans" who continue to claim the 2020 election was stolen pose a threat to the very foundation to America's democracy. Standing in front of Independence Hall, Biden made his final arguments ahead of the midterm elections while GOP leaders accused him of dividing the country and assaulting democracy. Here's what you need to know.    Due to the Labor Day holiday, there will be no Quick Start on Monday, Sept. 5. Quick Start will return on Sept. 6 WE'RE ALSO WATCHING  A federal judge on Thursday said she would unseal a more detailed list of the items the FBI seized during its raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. She also appeared open to granting the former president's request to appoint an independent third party to review the records.   Taiwan is threatening to respond with military force if China's armed forces breach its territorial waters or airspace. A former Defense Department official tells CBN News it is "fearfully plausible" that America could go to war with China over Taiwan.   Times Square is now a gun-free zone following a bipartisan effort to restrict firearms after the Supreme Court struck down New York's concealed carry law.   Jonathan Cain, the songwriter behind "Don't Stop Believin," says God was the source behind the music after he survived two near-death experiences.    Updated COVID boosters shots are expected to be rolled out within days after the CDC signed off on them to help blunt a winter surge in cases.  TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. The California state Senate passed a bill this week to make it a sanctuary state for children seeking transgender medical treatment – even without their parents' permission.   2. A Mississippi waitress who had been homeless for over three years was left speechless after a group of women paid her rent for one year.    3. The Department of Justice has indicted a man for allegedly attempting to establish an "Islamic State Center" in New Mexico. TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1. Kel Mitchell, the Nickelodeon actor who became a youth pastor, can now add another line to his already impressive bio: voice talent for the app Pray.com.    2. Shocking footage released this week shows a brave 6-year-old girl escaping a potential kidnapping just steps away from her home.   3. Watch the inspiring story of a man with Down Syndrome who is teaching others how to be financially independent CBN EXCLUSIVES Is there something wrong with a Christian who's depressed, anxious, or even suicidal? Too often, Christians mistakenly believe it's shameful to suffer from mental health problems. Dr. Thema Bryant addresses this issue on a new episode of Healthy Living. High school senior Ryan Kolonich was enjoying a day on the slopes with his ski club in Somerset, Pennsylvania when he suffered a tragic accident. See how he learned to walk again on The 700 Club. DAILY REFLECTION Psalms 139:14 "Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it." Read today's devotional!   Would you like Prayer? The CBN Prayer Center is available 24/7. Call (800) 700-7000. STAY CONNECTED!    Breaking News on CBNNews.com   Download the CBN News App Watch the CBN News Channel 24/7 CBN News Email Subscriptions   Become a CBN News Member Reporter Emily Jones curates Quick Start with assistance from three CBN News bureaus. Thank you for waking up with us each morning! Because Truth Matters. Edit Subscriptions   |   Unsubscribe   |   Contact 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463 24-Hour Prayer: 800-700-7000 © The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.