The United States is continuing to push for deescalating tensions in the Middle East as Israel mulls its options following Iran’s aerial attack several days ago. NTD spoke with Brent Sadler, senior research fellow at the Allison Center for National Security, about the country’s military capabilities.  

California is considering a bill that would make it the 13th state to require pornographic websites to keep minors from accessing their content. NTD spoke with an executive from the Exodus Cry organization and an age verification expert about the measure.  

The Supreme Court hears on Tuesday whether obstruction charges against Jan. 6 defendants should stick in a determination that could impact former President Donald Trump’s federal election case. Follow here for the live updates:  What Happened Today By Jacob Burg The Supreme Court justices, particularly the conservatives, on April 16 appeared skeptical of the government’s […]

Are the voices of conservative students being silenced at American universities? The Young Americans for Freedom student group says it was de-recognized at the University at Buffalo and barred from receiving the same benefits as other student groups. NTD speaks with the nonprofit legal group Alliance Defending Freedom, which is representing them in a federal […]

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on April 15 unveiled a four-pronged plan to furnish financial aid to Israel and Ukraine and to address other geopolitical issues. The four part plan will include three separate financial assistance packages: one for Ukraine, one for Israel, and one for Taiwan. An additional bill would reportedly wrap in a […]

The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case involving the first religious charter school in the nation. NTD speaks about the case with the non-profit legal firm Alliance Defending Freedom.  

The Chinese Communist Party and its sinister crime of murdering innocent people to sell their organs took center stage yesterday at a documentary screening and panel discussion. Panelists explained that most of the victims of this crime are practitioners of the Falun Gong cultivation practice. Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a spiritual […]

Shelly Shem-Tov has kept her son’s bedroom exactly as messy as he left it on the night of Oct. 6 when he went to attend a music festival just a few miles east of the Gaza Strip. That bedroom has become a shrine of sorts; a place she visits every morning to pray and find […]

Many reports say the United States is experiencing a serious shortage of plumbers. NTD spoke with a plumbers’ union leader about the reasons for the shortage—and what can be done to fix it.

Red flag gun laws allow someone with close ties to a gun owner to ask a judge to issue an extreme risk protection order—giving police the authority to confiscate their weapons on a temporary basis. A New York court upheld the State’s version of such laws in late March. NTD speaks with a pair of […]

The case of an LGBT club for 3rd to 6th graders at a California elementary school, which parents say was kept secret from them, continues to cause controversy. A legal challenge was recently issued on behalf of the parents.  

Ancient stone tools found in western Ukraine may be the oldest known evidence of human presence in Europe. That’s according to research published earlier this month in the journal Nature. NTD speaks with an archaeologist at the Czech Academy of Sciences and co-author of the study.  

Washington state will no longer require that lawyers pass the bar exam. While nervous students may breathe a sigh of relief, what about the quality of legal services? NTD spoke with Vindo Varghese and Dean R. Broyles, a pair of attorneys, for their take on the move.  

A new bill—which critics have dubbed the “Transgender Trafficking Bill”—is causing uproar in Maine. It would make Maine a so-called sanctuary state for transgender surgery procedures. The bill would provide legal protection to non-family-member adults who bring children to the state for transgender surgery procedures against the parents’ will. NTD spoke with the founder of […]

Are stay-at-home spouses a vestige of a bygone era, or a tradition worth reviving? NTD spoke to behavioral analyst Wendy Patrick about the benefits to the family of a stay-at-home spouse—and how to ensure their position stays rewarding, healthy, and fulfilling.

Families at a California school are enraged over an LGBT club for children from third to sixth grade. Parents are saying the school kept the club secret, and are complaining that they did not receive any notification that such a club was active in the school. NTD spoke with an education activist and mother of […]

Are conservative students unfairly censored at universities? NTD takes a look at the case of two college students in New York who tried to establish a chapter of Turning Point USA at their school—and were denied recognition. Turning Point is a non-profit organization that advocates for conservative politics on campus. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan has more.

A bill currently under consideration in the Illinois legislature could make it child abuse if parents don’t allow their kids to get abortions or cross-sex procedures. NTD spoke with “Awake Illinois” founder Shannon Adcock, who warned of the dangers the bill presents.  

Little Creek Farm and Sanctuary changed course to help a sick horse and, in the process, became a sanctuary that assists humans in need. NTD follows the story of Sally the Horse and her amazing new-found talent.

A Brooklyn man is at risk of an 18-year prison sentence for possessing “ghost guns” created as part of his machining hobby. NTD interviewed his attorney, Vinoo Varghese, who is actively seeking to dismiss the case.

Amidst controversy, the remains of five babies, known as the ‘DC Five,’ faced destruction as alleged by attorneys from the Thomas More Society. The Department of Justice reportedly ordered their disposal, with confirmation received from the Washington Medical Examiner’s office. NTD interviewed Erin Mersino of Thomas More Law Center, shedding light on the unfolding events.

Autism is a disease that now affects 1 in 36 children, according to the CDC. That’s up from 1 in 150 in 1994. NTD spoke with Tracy Slepcevic, the author of “Warrior Mom,” who helped her son regain his health through alternative treatments.

The crisis at the Southern border is a topic discussed at length these days, especially as its effects have spilled over into cities around the country. But a less-well-known aspect of millions of people entering the country illegally is the thousands of animals they leave behind. Retired Army Staff Sgt. John Rourke is sounding the […]

Former Ms. America Joanna Hairabedian is the author of the new book “7 Mistakes Women Make that Repel Good Men and How To Reverse Them!” which launched on Valentines Day. NTD spoke to her about important principles for women in relationships, like how to avoid being a “superhero deactivator,” and how a wise woman acts […]

A seventh-grade student decided to weigh in on a divisive topic concerning human sexuality, by wearing a T-shirt that read “There are only two genders.” His school then asked him to remove the shirt. NTDs Daniel Monaghan spoke with the Alliance Defending Freedom about the lawsuit that followed.  

Do hospitals that provide gender-altering surgery have enough safeguards in place to ensure mentally ill or vulnerable people don’t make life-altering decisions they later regret? NTD spoke with a detransitioner with an extensive mental health history, who says that they do not.

After facing a suspension from a federal food program in December 2022 due to religious beliefs, the Church of Compassion and Day Spring Christian Learning Center in California successfully settled in January 2024. NTD spoke with Greg Burt of the California Family Council, who highlighted that the agreement recognizes them as a faith-based organization, ensuring […]

A new law in Utah has banned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in colleges and K-12 schools. We take a look at what that means in practice. NTD also spoke with a group called “Path Forward” for their take.

The Nevada primary and caucuses will both be held next week. We take a look at why the state is holding two nominating contests. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan has more on the Silver State’s process for choosing a presidential candidate.  

Leaving class to use the bathroom or perhaps just to clear your head—that’s something a lot of students have done over the years. But a middle school in North Carolina says it got so bad, students were leaving class up to 9 times a day to make videos for social media in the bathroom mirrors. […]

A Christian cakeshop owner is in court—again—for refusing a customer’s request. Jack Phillips of Masterpiece Cakeshop had previously been sued for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a gay couple. The Supreme Court ruled in his favor in that case, but now he is facing another legal challenge. David Daniel Monahan spoke with an […]

Turning hardship into joy: In our next segment, a young mother finds out that her baby boy will face significant challenges in life. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan has more on how she climbed out of despair—with a little help from good friends—to become an author of children’s books that celebrate our differences.    

A legal battle with children at its heart is playing out on the West coast. Protect Kids California announced a ballot initiative and a lawsuit last week against California’s Attorney General. The Protect Kids of California 2024 Act is a ballot initiative with three aims: keeping girls sports and girls spaces for girls; requiring schools […]

A new lawsuit has been filed in a dispute over “misgendering.” The case centers around a library in California, which shut down an event called “Forum on Fair and Safe Sports for Girls.” NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with a guest speaker at the event and an attorney about the case.

Elon Musk wrote on Twitter this week that free speech is the bedrock of democracy. But a U.N. program is aiming to restrict it in potentially frightening ways. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with 2 attorneys—one who specializes in free speech, the other the author of a podcast called Coffee and Covid—about the implications. The Internet […]

Free speech is at the core of what high-school and student debating is all about. However, some debating platforms are seeking to steer students away from taking positions on topics they believe could be controversial, such as abortion. As some institutions or platforms move to restrict free speech in such forums, other platforms are opening […]

Päivi Räsänen, a Finnish member of Parliament, was acquitted for the second time Thursday of charges stemming from a biblical verse she shared on social media. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with her after the verdict.

Young people struggling with gender dysphoria are something many of us have encountered personally or perhaps heard about in the news. But what about the parents of such young people? NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with a concerned mother about her journey.

Dr. Robert Malone dedicated much of his early career to the development of mRNA technology. He was advised by colleagues in the field to take the COVID-19 shots, but ended up with a wide range of lingering side effects. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said too many liability protections pertaining to COVID-19 vaccines were created for […]

In June, a school board in Oklahoma approved the first religious charter school in the U.S. to receive public funding, which triggered a subsequent lawsuit to block its establishment. NTD discussed the case with Phil Sechler, Senior Councilor of Alliance Defending Freedom, the entity representing the school board.  

Armistice Day is a holiday observed worldwide each Nov. 11 to celebrate the end of World War One. Since then, the holiday has been renamed Veterans Day in the United States, and serves to honor military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. A huge Veterans Day parade took place in Philadelphia on Nov. 5.

Men are being housed in women’s prisons in California if they claim to identify as female. The law was sponsored by Democratic California State Sen. Scott Weiner, and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed it into law in 2020. Critics of the law say it violates female prisoner’s rights and puts them in grave danger. NTD’s Daniel […]

Mothers and fathers around the world are feeling threatened—and they’re speaking out. Rallies were held last weekend in 3 countries across 75 cities advocating for the protection of children. Mom Army founder Seak Smith spoke to NTD about her organization’s efforts to protect children from exploitation, sexualization, trafficking, and indoctrination.

Students in a Pennsylvania school district staged a walkout to protest a district policy that reportedly permits boys who identify as girls to access girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms.

The Nova music festival in the western Negev Desert in Southern Israel—described as a celebration of unity and love—was the site of some of the worst violence of the Hamas terror attacks on Oct. 7. Daniel Monaghan spoke with two of the survivors.

Are you willing to pay $5,000 for your free speech? That’s what one legal advocacy group says a public university charged a pro-life student group for security costs at a pro-life speaking event. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with the Alliance Defending Freedom about the case. The case involves the University of New Mexico and Students […]

Israel has notified the families of about 200 people that their loved ones are being held hostage by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with a young lady, Noa Mishkin, whose mother Hagit has been missing since the Hamas terror attack on Oct. 7.  

Individual stories of those caught up in the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel on Oct. 7 continue to emerge. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with history teacher Michal Rottenburg, who was at home with her husband and three children when explosions, gunfire, and the yelling of terrorist assailants awoke their kibbutz into a living nightmare. Ms. […]

Noa Shinar-Ron grew up on the Kfar Aza Kibbutz, one of the communities most violently attacked by Hamas terrorists. Her parents’ home was burned down during the attack. The kibbutz is now a quarantine military zone and nobody can go back there. Of the 600 people on the kibbutz at the time of the attack, […]

The Jerusalem Post confirmed yesterday that babies were decapitated and set on fire during Hamas’s terrorist assault on a kibbutz in Southern Israel on Oct. 7. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke to Dor Levinter, the CEO of Epoch Media Israel. Mr. Levinter had interviewed a number of witnesses who were collecting the bodies of those slaughtered […]

Videos of a male middle schooler, who allegedly identifies as a girl, violently attacking several girls at a school in Oregon recently went viral. A school board meeting on Oct. 9 is expected to draw a lot of concerned parents who are reportedly fed up with the school’s lax discipline policies. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke […]

WASHINGTON—The transgender movement has recently gained significant national attention for a number of reasons, including the controversy surrounding big corporations like Budweiser and Target’s support for the movement as well as widespread public opposition to transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. To raise awareness about the harms caused by the movement, Moms For America, an […]

A high school girls snowboarding coach in Vermont says he expressed his view that male athletes have an advantage in sports when competing against female athletes—and got fired the next day. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with the legal firm Alliance Defending Freedom about the case.

The government passed a continuing resolution over the weekend. The House approved a 45-day funding bill on Saturday to avoid a government shutdown. The bill, passed with bipartisan support in the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden, includes a disaster relief package and omits $6 billion of military aid to Ukraine. NTD speaks with […]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a controversial bill into law this week that prevents school districts from removing books they deem inappropriate. Another bill, however, AB 665, seeks to provide teens and tweens with “equitable access to mental health services”—but envisions that children as young as 12 can leave home to seek out these services, […]

The Senate edged closer on Sept. 28 to passing a resolution that would extend government funding through Nov. 17—unless a budget is passed earlier—and sidestep a government shutdown. In a bipartisan 76–22 vote, members agreed to open debate on H.R. 3935, a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, to which Senate leadership hopes to […]

Two teachers said they were fired for speaking their minds on educational policies. NTD spoke to the duo, along with their legal representative, Rachel Sager, who expressed concerns about the schools’ policies regarding gender identity.  

Multiple businesses across Philadelphia were ransacked, including Apple, Lululemon, and Foot Locker.

The immigration crisis in New York is continuing unabated. Now a Staten Island judge has ruled that illegal immigrants must be removed from a former Roman Catholic school that was being used as a shelter. Residents objected to unvetted illegal immigrants being given accommodation at the St. John Villa Academy. The former school is located […]

Five Virginia families are calling out a local school board for discrimination due to its critical race theory curriculum. NTD has more on their lawsuit.

Is sitting the new smoking?  NTD spoke with a doctor who says Americans are being brought to their knees by metabolic dysfunction and a sedentary lifestyle.  

A CCP-controlled Confucius classroom is operating inside an Oklahoma high school. NTD spoke with Superintendent Ryan Walters about the program and other ills he believes sabotages American education.  

Parental rights activists are fired up about 3 new bills recently passed in California that are now heading to the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom for signature. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with Nicole Pearson, an attorney at legal firm Facts Law Truth Justice, to find out what’s at stake for California’s parents—and their children.

So-called book banning was in the spotlight yesterday during heated testimony on Capitol Hill. The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee heard about the banning of certain books in American schools, the implications for freedom of expression, and the protection of schoolchildren from inappropriate reading and visual materials in school libraries. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan has the highlights.

Perhaps it’s a story you’ve heard before: A vulnerable child, maybe with emotional or physical discomfort, believes the solution to their struggles lies in adopting an opposite-sex identity. A book has now been released compiling the stories of the parents of such kids, and the trials they’ve experienced. It’s called “Parents with Inconvenient Truths about […]

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley has pulled even with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a key presidential battleground state. Haley was also the only Republican favored over President Biden in a hypothetical general election matchup.

A California judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked a local school district’s parent notification policy. The policy requires schools to notify parents when their child identifies as transgender. NTD spoke with representatives of the “Protect Kids” organization, which supports such policies and recently launched three new ballot initiatives in California.

An undercover video and allegations of late-term abortions motivated pro-life activists to protest outside an abortion clinic. Now, however, some critics are calling the conviction of the 5 pro-life activists—and the 11 years in prison they face—as a weaponization of the Department of Justice. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with 2 attorneys about the case.   […]

Critics of classroom changes cast the educational method known as “social emotional learning” as a Trojan Horse. Could it be that it’s really teaching children concepts like gender identity, critical race theory, and sexual topics? NTD spoke with parent’s rights advocate Marsha Metzger to find out.

A group of national publishers and booksellers is suing Texas over a law—known as the READER Act—that will force public school library vendors to review and rate books for sexual content. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with Cindi Castilla, president of the nonprofit organization Texas Eagle Forum, for her take on the issue.  

After 30 years, the Real Alternatives program in Pennsylvania has been defunded. Real Alternatives says it provides free and life-affirming pregnancy and parental support services for mothers and couples in need of care and advice. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with Maria Gallagher of the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation about why she believes the decision to defund […]

Are public libraries being encouraged to focus on sexuality and race? NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with Republican New Hampshire state representative Arlene Quaratiello about what she describes as the Marxist agenda of national organizations that seek to influence public libraries.  

An Illinois college was forced to pay $80,000 and have at least 3 of its professors undergo First Amendment training after issuing a conservative student with “no-contact orders” when she expressed her political views. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with attorney Logan Spena from the Alliance Defending Freedom organization about securing students’ First Amendment rights on […]

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill to protect Women’s sports this week. NTD spoke with Independent Women’s Network Chapter leader Michelle Evans on the Save Women’s Sports Act.  

The eyes of Ohio voters are fixed on the polls as they engage in a pivotal election that stands to wield significant sway over abortion accessibility within the state. NTD delves deeper into the subject with insights into what’s dubbed Issue 1.  

Melanie Sawyer was born in the Cotswolds of England, where she spent much of her childhood in the countryside. She later signed with a modeling agency in London, where she became what some referred to as “the face of ’88.” Eventually, Melanie settled in New York City, started a family, and transitioned to working behind […]

California: A possible year in jail for the so-called harassment of a school board member? School districts fined if they refuse to stock books containing “inclusive and diverse perspectives?” NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with California attorney Nicole Pearson on the conflict between state and local power structures at the heart of two new education bills.

Aging, illness, medication … then more medication: it’s a cycle a lot of people get caught up in. But one health professional says there’s a key to breaking out of that cage. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with Dr. Mark Sherwood about how changing eating habits can reverse or prevent some modern-day diseases.

At a time when some companies are being accused of catering to a so-called woke agenda in the era of ESG, one company is going a different route. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with CEO Alan Beal from Armed Forces Brewing Company, which pays tribute to the American military.

Israel’s parliament on July 24 approved a law that limits the Israeli Supreme Court’s ability to challenge parliamentary decisions. The law includes a provision that prevents judges from striking down government decisions on the basis that they are “extremely unreasonable.” The law taking effect would mean the Supreme Court would not be able to review decisions, such […]

A women’s rights event in Austin, Texas—called Let Women Speak—is labelled a “hateful, dangerous, or violent” event, and taken down from a ticketing website. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with Independent Women’s Network Round Rock, Texas chapter leader Michelle Evans and constitutional law attorney Erin Mersino on ticket retailer Eventbrite’s controversial move.

New whistleblower testimony by IRS investigators shocked Capitol Hill yesterday. Whistleblower Joseph Ziegler detailed discrepancies between events described in Hunter Biden’s memoir and “business deductions” he made for his 2018 tax return. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan has the details on the allegedly “slow-walked” investigation into President Biden’s son, Hunter Biden.

The Girl Scouts are in the spotlight. Some say the organization has abandoned its faith-based traditions, and is catering to an extremely progressive agenda. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with Patti Garibay, founder and executive director of American Heritage Girls.  

Mandy Davis said she got into education wanting to make a big impact. But facing teacher shortages, mental health crises, and excessive focus on hot topic points within schools, she reached a pivotal moment that compelled her to initiate a transformative shift in her own life. NTD spoke with homeschooler and homesteader Mandy Davis about […]

California is in the spotlight with a new bill. It would treat gay or lesbian couples’ inability to have children as infertility—and force insurance companies to cover assisted pregnancy costs. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with California Attorney Susan Swift, vice president of legal affairs at the Right to Life League, about California Senate Bill 729. […]

Hollywood actors officially went on strike at midnight on July 13, joining writers who had walked out in May. In addition to wage increases, both writers and actors say they are worried about the effects AI will have on the industry, with many fearing for their jobs. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan has more on the first […]

The U.S. Senate elections will be held in November 2024. There will be 34 seats on the ballots, including 20 held by Democrats, 3 by independents, and 11 by Republicans.  

The WHO’s “One Health” plan is billed as a comprehensive way to respond to global health threats such as the COVID-19 pandemic. NTD spoke with intelligence analyst Brian O’Shea who said its mission seems to have changed over the last 20 years.

You can now serve up to five years in prison and have a felony charge on your record—for using the wrong pronouns. NTD’S Daniel Monaghan spoke with attorney and First Amendment legal specialist Erin Mersino about a new bill in Michigan that she says aims to chill free speech.

Recent pride events have exhibited some shocking extremes, including men wearing S&M-style dog masks in public, and nudity in front of children. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with author Derrick Jensen on the subject of ‘queer theory’ and the role it might have played in the displays.

Religion and parental rights are coming under attack more and more each day. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with Rabbi Yaakov Menken of the Coalition for Jewish Values on the “progressive” push to undermine tradition in education and religious belief.

A California bill aims at teaching children as young as 12 about abortion—and where to get one. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke to attorney Susan Swift from the Right to Life League about the controversial California abortion bill.  

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law that makes the Empire State a “safe haven” for trans youth and the trans community.

A research report has found a 74 percent increase in rape or attempted rape at American schools. The Defense of Freedom Institute report, titled “Catching the Trash,” is based on federal data from 2015–2018 for nearly 100,000 schools across the United States. Sexual assault complaints in K–12 schools were found to have more than tripled […]

Artificial intelligence is set to change the modern world in a variety of ways. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with Coffee and Covid blogger and attorney Jeff Childers on what the rapid AI developments could mean for religion.  

The participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports is back in the spotlight. Former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday about her being forced to compete against—and share a changing room with—a biological male opponent. Meanwhile, Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Kennedy (R-La.) had some hard questions on the issue […]

A controversial report asserted that the largest Catholic health system in the nation has funded, as well as performed, cross-sex surgeries and abortions. This is of course in defiance of traditional Catholic teachings. NTD spoke with the founder and president of the Lepanto Institute regarding the allegations.  

Layla Jane was just 13 years old when her breasts were removed in California in a cross-sex procedure. Now she’s suing the doctors who permanently disfigured her. NTD spoke with attorney Mark Trammell on the lawsuit against Permanente Medical Group and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.  

California lawmakers will vote on a bill tomorrow that critics are calling state-sanctioned kidnapping. The law would allow kids 12 and up to leave home and check into a residential facility without parental consent. NTD spoke with attorney Nicole Pearson from the legal firm Truth Law Facts Justice to find out the details.  

In the wake of recent shooting incidents, we take a look at “smart guns” that use biometric data to unlock the gun for shooting. NTD’s Daniel Monaghan spoke with inventor Kai Kloepfer.