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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Senior advisor to the Israeli Prime Minister and former Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Mark Regev joins EWTN News Nightly to give the latest on the ongoing war in the Middle East and the status of the remaining hostages. Later, Regev shares his thoughts on the Biden Administration's urge to Israel to shift from high- intensity operations to more targeted intelligence- driven missions. Before leaving for a three week Christmas break, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell put out a joint statement about border talks. Both leaders say they hope an agreement can be reached so that the senate can take swift action on the National Security bill early next year when Congress returns Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales reports. A new study finds that 7 percent of U.S. workers say they have been treated unfairly in the workplace due to their religious identity. Alex Alonso, Chief Knowledge Officer at the Society for Human Resource Management join

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald Trump will not be allowed on the state's 2024 primary ballot. And lawmakers say they are renewing calls to reinstate those discharged from the military for refusing orders to get the COVID vaccine. Meanwhile, the Houthi rebels have said they are capable of turning the Red Sea into a graveyard.

A new report shows Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers received billions of dollars in tax-payer money. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed 3 bills into law in an effort to deter illegal immigration. And today is the 2nd day of the trial of Catholic, Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong.

Cardinal Angelo Becciu has been sentenced to 5 years and 6 months imprisonment. The IIDF is denying responsibility for the reported killing of 2 women at a Catholic Church in Gaza. And, over the weekend there were nearly 200 bomb threats against Jewish institutions and synagogues.

The Parents Television and Media Council has released its annual naughty and nice list. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will hold its annual Christmas choir concert this Saturday. And a look at the tradition of the nativity scene which began 800 years ago.

Congress passed a massive defense policy bill before going on Christmas break. New retail data shows the holiday season is off to a strong start with sales in November up .3% over the prior month. And the Vatican has issued guidance earlier this week regarding cremation.

The Supreme Court will issue a ruling on a case involving the abortion drug, mifepristone. Hunter Biden visited the Capitol to denounce the investigation against him & his father. And Cardinal Fernando Filoni presented his new book and also commented on the current situation in the Holy Land.

In the war between Israel and Hamas, an Israeli Defense Minister says Hamas is at a "breaking point". The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever gene editing therapy to alleviate human illness. And, the Vatican unveiled its annual Christmas tree and Nativity scene.

The Biden Administration seeks to strip millions of dollars from pregnancy care centers and maternity homes. One Catholic organization is helping Afghans who are struggling to stay warm this winter. And the Vatican is set to host its annual tree-lighting ceremony and unveil its Nativity scene.

GOP presidential hopefuls hold another debate. Senator Tommy Tuberville released his holds on more than 400 military promotions. And the parents of an 11 year old girl are demanding change after their daughter was assigned to sleep in the same bed as a biological male student.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will be leaving Congress by the end of the year. President Biden made headlines saying, "If Trump wasn't running, I'm not sure I'd be running." And another German bishop has distanced himself from the establishment of the Synodal Way in Germany.

House Republicans move closer to formally starting an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The presidents of Harvard, MIT and UPenn, testified on Capitol Hill regarding antisemitism on campus. And one religious order has turned a used ambulance into a mobile confessional.

At least 4 people are dead after a bomb ripped through a Sunday Mass at a university in the Philippines. A Catholic parish in Michigan is fighting to protect its mission from a recently revised state law. And, Pope Francis continues to recover from lung inflammation and the flu.

The truce between Israel and Hamas has ended and Israel has resumed airstrikes in Gaza. The US House has expelled a member for the first time in over 20 years, George Santos is out. A look at the recipients of this year's Ratzinger prize. And a new Catholic social media platform.

Tributes are pouring following the death of former US Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger. Congressman Chris Smith chaired a global human rights hearing focused on the imprisonment of Bishop Rolando Alvarez. And, a look at the Catholic vote in US presidential elections.

Hamas continues to release hostages they've been holding although very few have been Americans. Americans for Prosperity Action officially endorsed presidential candidate Nikki Haley in her bid. And, a new study says states with restrictions on abortion are seeing an uptick in the number of births.

US Supreme Court justices are facing backlash over allegations of ethical lapses. An all-women's Catholic college decides to admit biological men who identify as women. And a look at why there are 43 million displaced children in the world on National Adoption Month.

Pope Francis remains in the hospital after being diagnosed with breathing difficulty and inflammation of the lungs. And, an agreement to extend the current cease fire between Israel and Hamas was reached. The US House & Senate remain billions apart on a government funding bill.

In a special edition of EWTN News Nightly dedicated to the Holy Eucharist, we speak with Bishop Andrew Cozzens about the ongoing Eucharistic Revival, look back at the history of the Corpus Christi Solemnity, and hear from Blessed Carlo Acutis’ mother about her son’s love for the Eucharist.

Israeli officials discuss a hostage deal. Pope Francis expresses concern over the direction of the Catholic Church in Germany. And a look at how the feast of Thanksgiving and its meaning share a deep connection with the Catholic faith.