Iran’s new president casts a dark shadow over the effort to renew the nuclear deal; the debate continues over how to bring fast and reliable internet to rural America; and a search for a lost piece of Illinois history. Plus: commentary from Cal Thomas, and the Thursday morning news.

Biden administration announces a strategy to crack down on illegal guns, the Supreme Court hands down rulings, a judge blocks Iowa pro-life law, the Secretary of Defense will support major changes to the military justice system, Britain denies Russian claims of warning shot incident

Iran’s new president casts a dark shadow over the effort to renew the nuclear deal

Is government intervention the key to bringing fast and reliable internet access to rural America?

A customer rewards a restaurant’s entire staff

A search for a forgotten piece of Illinois history

When Iran’s political leaders say ‘death to America,’ they’re not joking around

On Washington Wednesday, the Biden administration’s foreign trade policy toward Europe; on World Tour, international news; and two small-town business owners who’ve learned the importance of connecting with their customers. Plus: commentary from Steve West, and the Wednesday morning news.

Federal election law, vaccinations ebb as variant spreads, nursing home deaths, instability in Afghanistan, and North Korea snubs Biden

The Biden administration seeks to tighten ties with European allies

Plus: Pardons in Spain, an Iranian nuclear plant shuts down, and a giant diamond in Botswana

The race to win the galactic battle against sweaty, smelly clothes

A young couple in Iowa learn the importance of a personal touch in small town business

Rethink the way you read Scripture and regain your gospel wonder

Fallout from President Biden’s meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin; newly elected SBC President Ed Litton talks about his goals for the nation’s largest Protestant denomination; and catching up with a family of hikers. Plus: commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning news.

Congress considers voting bill, SCOTUS rules in favor of college athletes, Japan allows fans at Olympics, Claudette heads back out to sea, and a tornado in Chicago

Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin have different takes on who came out ahead after last week’s summit

Newly elected SBC President Ed Litton wants to renew the denomination’s emphasis on spreading the gospel

Woodpecker destroys spy cam disguised as a piece of tree bark

A family of six completes a life-changing adventure