Georgia Runoff Today Could Have Impact on US Senate & Russia Retaliates for Ukraine Drone Strike

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective December 6, 2022   7:00 AM EST As candidates Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker barnstormed the state before Georgia's runoff US Senate vote, election officials reported high early voting turnout. Democrats are optimistic they'll win the seat, securing a 51-49 majority. Here's what you need to know. WE'RE ALSO WATCHING  Moscow claimed on Monday that Ukraine fired drones deep into Russian territory, striking two air bases. The Kremlin then retaliated with a missile barrage against Ukrainian cities. The incident raises concerns about an escalation of the 9-month war.   The GOP is planning to investigate claims that Twitter helped Biden win in 2020 by suppressing the story of what was in Hunter Biden's laptop. The GOP House committee chairmen are expected to launch the probe when the new Congress convenes in January.   Benjamin Netanyahu needs only one more agreement with the ultra-Orthodox Shas Party to complete his coalition government. Marathon negotiations with United Torah Judaism led to a deal with that party on Monday.   Confusion still muddles the picture in Iran concerning the Tehran regime's policy toward the morality police and the hijab, the mandatory woman's headscarf. More women are dropping the headscarf in public, signaling a possible relaxation of rules, but others fear a crackdown. TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. Israeli and international archaeologists working on an excavation in the ancient city of Hippos-Sussita found four Byzantine-era mosaic inscriptions while cleaning tiles during a dig this summer in the Upper Galilee.   2. The family of an American missionary pilot jailed in Mozambique for more than a month is asking for prayer for "his safety and swift release."   3. Two-time cancer survivor NHL Blue Jackets Coach says he looks to God and that "There's nobody tougher than Jesus." TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1. A Texas Catholic bishop is rebuking former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton after she seemingly likened the overturning of Roe v. Wade to the horror of rape being used "as a tactic of war" in places like Iran, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.   2. Disney is being accused of pushing "We Love Satan" in Tim Allen's The Santa Clauses — but is that the truth?   3. Christian singer Amy Grant is feeling better and on a "healing journey" as she continues to recover from a head injury she received after falling from a bicycle in July. CBN EXCLUSIVES  Thousands of Chinese people are risking their freedom to protest the government's harsh policies. Learn how China's surveillance state is fueling a backlash and spreading to other nations on a new episode of Christian World News. Join CBN for a life-changing tour of the Holy Land as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Israel. You'll get to watch the Bible come alive as you journey in the footsteps of Jesus. Sign up here. DAILY REFLECTION  Daniel 3:28 "Then Nebuchadnezzar said, 'Praise to the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego! He sent his angel to rescue his servants who trusted in him. They defied the king's command and were willing to die rather than serve or worship any god except their own God.'" 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.