There is a spiritual revival in the IDF. Here's how you can be a part of it.

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How do you predict the outcome of a war? Is it by the size of the respective armies? The advancement of their military technology? Or perhaps the amount of foreign aid being poured into the government's coffers?

Not many people would intuitively look to the spiritual health of a nation to predict a geopolitical outcome, but one Rabbi in Israel, Josh Friedman, sees the two as inextricably connected, and he is connecting them through the special commandment of Tefillin.

Rabbi Friedman, a 4th generation Memphian, moved his family to Israel, as he dreamed to live in the Jewish homeland and help the country through his non-profit, Israel Select Charity Fund. In an interview with Glenn's staff, he explained Tefillin consists of two black leather boxes with straps that Jewish men are commanded to wear on their head and arm during morning prayers. Each of the boxes contains small scrolls with hand-written excerpts from the Torah. The commandment to wear Tefillin appears 4 times in the Torah, specifying God's people bind His commandments on their arms and foreheads. While wearing Tefillin, Jewish men proclaim their faith in the Lord with the declaration of the Shema prayer “Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One” (Deuteronomy 6:4).

What does this particular garment have to do with Israel's ongoing war with Hamas? Rabbi Friedman explained, “As much as we know that we need a strong army […] the way we are going to win is to turn to God," and wearing Tefillin is the outward expression of the Jewish people connecting to God.

Rabbi Friedman noted how throughout Jewish history, "when the Jewish people turn to God, He shows up." And the current war with Hamas is no different. As Glenn said in his historic 2011 "Restoring Courage" address in Israel:

In Israel, you see courage [...] they didn't wait for the conventions of society to catch up with God's ancient laws. They pushed, they pressed, and in the end, they were the victors. That spirit lives within each and every one of us.

A united army is a stronger army, and Tefillin has become a powerful source of unity as the IDF continues its campaign in Gaza. Since the war broke out following Hamas' October 7th terror attacks, there has been an unprecedented number of requests from IDF soldiers to wear Tefillin—about 8,000 to date. Wearing Tefillin has helped bridge the divide between the observant and secular Jews in the IDF forces, with both beginning their day by donning Tefillin and praying the Shema. It also unites the IDF soldiers in fervor, reminding them that the same God who commanded them to wear Tefillin, who delivered them from the Egyptians, and who has preserved their people throughout history, is still dwelling with them now.

Rabbi Friedman has a mission to provide Tefillin to every IDF soldier who requests one, and both Jewish and non-Jewish donors have stepped up to the plate. Rabbi Friedman's Israel Select Charity Fund has raised over $3,450,000 out of its $4 million goal, enough to provide Tefillin to the 8,000 IDF soldiers who have requested them.

But the demand is growing.

Israel isn't just fighting a war with Hamas. This week, Hezbollah linked arms with Hamas and fired an onslaught of missiles from Lebanon over Israel's northern border, explicitly attributing the attack to their solidarity with Hamas and the Palestinian people. Israel's war is long from over, and the demand for Tefillin amongst the IDF is only growing.

Israel and the Jewish people are no strangers to being the underdog. Throughout Scripture and history, large armies and hostile oppressors have made the Jewish people their target. But God showed up, and He always will if His people turn to Him.

If you want to link arms with Rabbi Friedman's mission to connect Jewish men and soldiers to God through Tefillin, click here to learn more.

POLL: Should Trump stop producing pennies?

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On Sunday, February 9th, President Trump ordered the U.S. Mint to halt the production of pennies. It costs the mint three cents to produce every penny, which Trump deemed wasteful. However, critics argue that axing the pennies will be compensated by ramping up nickel production, which costs 13 cents per coin.

In other news, President Trump promised on Truth Social that he would be reversing a Biden-era policy that mandated the use of paper straws throughout the federal government. From potentially slashing entire agencies to saying farewell to pennies and paper straws, Trump is hounding after wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars.

But what do you think? Was Trump right to put an end to pennies? And should plastic straws make a comeback? Let us know in the poll below:

Should Trump stop the production of pennies? 

Do you agree with Trump's reversal of the plastic straw ban?

Was this the most PATRIOTIC Super Bowl yet?

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The 2025 Super Bowl demonstrated Trump’s vision of a new America.

On Sunday, February 9th, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the biggest sporting event of the year. But this wasn't just a victory for Eagles fans. For those watching, it became apparent that American culture has changed, the zeitgeist has shifted, and America has become cool again. While remnants of woke culture lingered, they felt out of step next to the parade of American Flags and patriotic messaging that dominated the national event. The message was clear: America is back.

Everybody knows that the commercials are the best part of any Super Bowl, and last night's game was no exception. As Glenn has pointed out, while some of the ads still carried woke messages (like Nike's), many more captured the newly kindled patriotism felt nationwide. Here are four of the best commercials from last Sunday that make this the most patriotic Super Bowl yet:

1. Rocket: "Own the Dream"

This touching commercial by the financial services company, Rocket, states "Everyone deserves a shot at the American dream," while showing images of people returning home and building families. The ad included a cover of John Denver's iconic song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and featured an in-stadium sing-along, live from the Super Bowl.

2. Secret Service: "A History of Protection"

Donald Trump made history by being the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl, which required the efforts of hundreds of Secret Service agents to ensure his safety. The Secret Service boasted of this feat during their minute-long commercial, which lauded American values and achievements and featured iconic American imagery.

3. Brad Pitt: "Huddle Up"

The Super Bowl introduction celebrated snapshots of American achievement accompanied with a powerful commentary about unity narrated by Brad Pitt. The message is clear: Americans can achieve great things when we work together. The ad conjures up American ideals such as hard work, ingenuity, self-sacrifice, and teamwork.

4. Jeep: "Big Game"

Movie star Harrison Ford appeared in Jeep's Super Bowl commercial to promote freedom and to remind us that "freedom isn't free." Ford treks through the mountains while ruminating on what freedom means in America and the opportunities and responsibilities that come with it.

How Trump is WINNING at the Panama Canal

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Despite the doubts of the nay-sayers, Trump's Panamanian plans have already borne fruit.

Shortly before his inauguration, President Trump drew national attention to the Panama Canal. He reminded Americans of just how important the canal is for the U.S. and highlighted the Chinese influence that has been slowly taking control of the vital passage ever since America handed it over to Panama.

President Trump was immediately mocked and ridiculed by the Left, who called him delusional and an imperialist. However, earlier this week, Trump's Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made a trip to Panama and spoke with the Panamanian President, José Raúl Mulino, and Rubio made some serious headway. As Glenn has explained, Trump's boisterous talk is part of his strategy. Invading Panama was never the goal, just one of several options to get what America needed, and after Rubio's visit, it seems like America's needs will be met.

Here are the TOP THREE takeaways from Marco Rubio's visit to Panama:

1. Marco Rubio makes headway

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On February 2nd, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha and President José Raúl Mulino where they discussed critical regional and global challenges, including the canal. Rubio drew attention to the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal in which the U.S. promised Panama ownership of the canal on the condition of its guaranteed neutrality. Rubio argued that China's growing influence qualified as a breach of the treaty and that it gives the U.S. the power to take necessary measures to rectify the faults, given Panama doesn't act. As of this week, reports say Panama agreed and promised to take immediate action to purge Chinese influence from canal operations.

2. Panama is ditching China's Belt Road

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After his meeting with Rubio, Panamanian President Mulino agreed that Panama would step away from China's "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI). The BRI is a Chinese effort to establish China as the main economic power in developing nations across the world. In 2017, Panama signed on to this initiative, and China's influence in the small nation has exponentially grown. However, after Rubio's visit, President Mulino has not only stated that Panama will not renew its agreement with China, but moreover, the country will also look for ways to back out of the agreement early. This is a massive win for the Trump Administration and the American people.

3. The Chinese may lose their ports on the canal

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Shortly after Rubio left Panama City, two lawyers spearheaded the effort to kick out a Chinese company that controls two major ports on the Panama Canal. The Chinese company—CK Hutchison Holdings—has operated one port on both ends of the canal since 1997, which could potentially give China a massive degree of control over traffic. After analyzing the contract, the Panamanian lawyers argue that the contract is potentially in violation of the Panamanian constitution and should be revoked. It is unclear if the constitutional issues relate to the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal, but even on its own merit, this is a huge victory for America.

Top 15 jobs AI is TAKING OVER

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The AI takeover has begun.

Last week, Glenn delved into the World Economic Forum's 2025 summit in Davos, where our malevolent overlords focused especially on AI and how it can replace millions of workers worldwide. We are at the precipice of a monumental change in how the world is run—WEF founder Klaus Schwab called it "The Fourth Industrial Revolution"—and in time, AI will augment every one of our lives.

Already, AI is taking jobs. Thousands, if not millions, of tasks are slowly being delegated to it. The affected fields are largely data entry, admin tasks, and clerical work, along with graphic design and some customer support roles. However, as AI becomes more sophisticated, the scope of its abilities will only grow. The WEF is all for it, and last month they released a shocking chart

that revealed what jobs were already feeling the pain. Check out the top 15 jobs that are already disappearing:

1. Postal service clerks

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2. Bank tellers

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3. Data entry clerks

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4. Cashiers and ticket clerks

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5. Administrative assistants and executive secretaries

6. Printing workers

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7. Accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll clerks

8. Material-recording and stock-keeping clerks

9. Transportation attendants and conductors

10. Door-to-door salesmen

11. Graphic designers

12. Claims adjusters, examiners and investigators

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13. Legal officials

14. Legal secretaries

15. Telemarketers

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