A former police officer from Atlanta, Steve Finn and his wife established a boarding school in West Virginia after seeing the difference ministry programs could make in young boys’ lives. The school, focused on church and tradition, is called Chestnut Mountain Ranch, and is how this ex-cop uses the tough lessons he’s learned along the […]

“Support for communism, support for socialism, and then support for Jew-hatred under a new name”: Rabbi Yaakov Menken, managing director of the Coalition for Jewish Values, told NTD’s Daniel Monaghan the reasons behind the current anti-Israel protests spreading on American college campuses.  

President Joe Biden signed a hard-fought bill into law Wednesday that provides billions of dollars of new U.S. aid to Ukraine. NTD spoke with Stephen Bryen, a leading expert in security strategy and technology from the Center for Security Policy, about what that means for its war with Russia.  

Former congressional candidate Michael Cassidy, who destroyed a satanic altar in Iowa, is now facing hate crime charges that could lead to five years in prison. NTD spoke with Ben Zeisloft, editor of The Sentinel, about the reported connections between the prosecutor in the Iowa case and billionaire George Soros.  

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 […]