A Christian Marine's Remarkable Story of Rescuing 17,000 During the Fall of Afghanistan & Spy Threat Prompts White House Ban on Tik Tok

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Christian Perspective March 1, 2023   7:00 AM EST After the 2021 Taliban takeover, Afghans who helped the U.S. military faced death. One Christian Marine veteran with eight deployments in Afghanistan made it his mission to save his former interpreter from torture or death.  But the rescue mission didn't stop there. He says God helped him evacuate 17,000 Afghans to safety. Here's what you need to know. WE'RE ALSO WATCHING    The Biden White House has banned the use of the Chinese social media app Tik Tok on all federal phones, citing its potential to collect data and spy on Americans. Federal agencies have 30 days to remove the app.   President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan could be in trouble, according to observers at the Supreme Court Tuesday. Justices from the court's 6-3 conservative majority asked tough questions regarding the plan's constitutionality.   Chicago's incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who was billed as an underdog reformer when she was elected in 2019, lost her bid for re-election Tuesday after she failed to qualify for a runoff between the top two candidates. TRENDING ON THE WEB 1. Iranian church leader Yousef Nadarkhani was released Sunday as part of a national amnesty issued by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei to commemorate the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.   2. An ex-strip club owner gave her life to Jesus and now helps victims stuck in human trafficking.   3. A Pennsylvania Chick-fil-A banned unaccompanied minors from their restaurant after teens repeatedly attacked the popular eatery. TODAY'S TOP VIDEOS 1. Concerns over China and Iran prompted US lawmakers to strengthen Israel ties in a recent visit with Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.   2. Jinger Duggar Vuolo, who grew up in the famous TV household as part of the Duggar family, discusses with CBN's Faithwire some of the "harmful false teachings" she grew up with and how she is clinging to the truth now.   3. Ex-porn star Joshua Broome shared that there was an "overwhelming hunger" at the Rupp Arena last Sunday after the Asbury revival ceased on campus. CBN EXCLUSIVES  Since 2020, police officers who are leaving the force nationwide have cited burnout, low morale, and decreasing support from state and local leaders as deciding factors. Caitlin Burke brings us this story on The 700 Club. DAILY REFLECTION Mark 7:7 "Their worship is a farce, for they teach man-made ideas as commands from 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.