Kent is Radio News Director for WORLD Radio. He spent almost two decades in Christian radio before joining WORLD in 2014, serving as a co-host, news anchor, and political correspondent.
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The news of the day, including the new U.K. prime minister takes office, U.S. carries out 10th straight day of strikes on Iranian targets, suspect arrested for starting a fire at a federal facility in New York, and search and rescue crews in China looking for dozens of missing persons after deadly landslide
The news of the day, including the U.S. pounds Iran again after deaths of American service members, Congress readies new sanctions against Russia, mayor of NYC discusses arresting Benjamin Netanyahu, and President Trump presents World Cup trophy
The news of the day, including President Trump announces release of documents he says raise serious concerns about U.S. election security, Republicans ready $95 billion spending measure, floodwaters inundate Texas region struck by tragic flooding last year, and smoke from wildfires chokes a large swath of the Midwest
The news of the day, including U.S. military steps up strikes against Iran, Israel and Lebanon continue talks, the Senate begins confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche as attorney general, and booksellers arrested in Hong Kong
The news of the day, including President Trump backs away from plan to charge commercial tolls for U.S. security in Strait of Hormuz, Supreme Court justices testify before House panel, Darlene Graham Nordone sworn in as senator replacing her late brother, and Fed chairman vows to defeat inflation but does not reveal next steps.
The news of the day, including President Trump says the U.S. is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, more than 30 countries pledge to defend Ukraine against Russia, and the Trump administration announces new sanctions against the International Criminal Court
The news of the day, including U.S. carries out more strikes on Iran as Tehran again declares the Strait of Hormuze closed, Sen. Lindsey Graham’s preliminary cause of death revealed as tributes pour in, and millions of Americans under heat alerts, deadly pub fire in Bangkok
The news of the day, including U.S. carries out more strikes against Iran as ceasefire falters, Planned Parenthood to spend millions targeting Republicans in midterm elections, and some healthcare workers in Congo walk out amid Ebola crisis
The news of the day, including U.S. carries out new strikes against Iran after President Trump said he believes the ceasefire is over, Trump at NATO summit announces license for Ukraine to make Patriot air defense missiles and renews his calls for the U.S. to take control of Greenland, Kentucky governor calls for transparency about Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health, and Democratic senate candidate bows out of race following sexual assault allegations
The news of the day, including NATO unveils billions in arms deals at summit in Ankira, President Trump says U.S. lifting sanctions against Turkey and could readmit Turkey to F-35 program, Ukrainian president touts strikes against Russian energy while renewing calls for more air defenses, hearing continues ahead of likely trial of accused Charlie Kirk killer, and Ebola outbreak in Congo not slowing down
