American Family News - Latest Storieshttps://afn.net/api/v1/latest-stories-rss/Latest Stories from American Family News(AFN.net)Survey reveals Americans have stopped entertaining at homehttps://afn.net:/culture/2026/10/01/survey-reveals-americans-have-stopped-entertaining-at-home/A Christian apologist says that kind of social isolation is dangerous and unhealthy.Steve JordahlFri, 02 Oct 2026Universities became antisemitic 'hot spots' following October 7 Hamas attackhttps://afn.net:/israel-middle-east/2026/10/02/universities-became-antisemitic-hot-spots-following-october-7-hamas-attack/Three years after the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, watchdogs say anti-Semitism remains a persistent crisis on American college campuses.Chris WoodwardFri, 02 Oct 2026Peck to families: Why not put away that smartphone as bedtime nears?https://afn.net:/medical-health/2026/10/02/peck-to-families-why-not-put-away-that-smartphone-as-bedtime-nears/In our hurried, fast-paced society, where downtime seems to be hard to find, here is a suggestion: At nighttime, put down the digital distractions and connect with your family. American Family News StaffFri, 02 Oct 2026Flight 1073 appears to be new twist on terrorism: Co-pilot in the cockpithttps://afn.net:/national-security/2026/10/02/flight-1073-appears-to-be-new-twist-on-terrorism-co-pilot-in-the-cockpit/No amount of airline security can overcome a bad guy in the cockpit. Parrish AlfordFri, 02 Oct 2026Ohio Republicans refute Newsweek's 'lame attempt' to manufacture party's collapsehttps://afn.net:/politics-govt/2026/10/02/ohio-republicans-refute-newsweeks-lame-attempt-to-manufacture-partys-collapse/Despite a report about Donald Trump's falling poll numbers, a tea party activist in Ohio isn't betting against the president's ability to turn out voters.Chad GroeningFri, 02 Oct 2026Don't let FlyDubai terror attack derail peace process in Middle Easthttps://afn.net:/opinions/josh-hammer/2026/10/02/dont-let-flydubai-terror-attack-derail-peace-process-in-middle-east/ Before the Oct. 7 pogrom, Saudi Arabia -- the de facto leader of the Arab world -- was on the precipice of making peace with Israel. Josh HammerFri, 02 Oct 2026Good welfare policy undermined by 'horrific' messaginghttps://afn.net:/media/2026/10/01/good-welfare-policy-undermined-by-horrific-messaging/Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' latest campaign spot is drawing friendly fire from conservative media for what commentators are calling cowardice.Chris WoodwardThu, 01 Oct 2026Trump had 'no shortage' of persecuted Christians to raise with Xi but avoided the topichttps://afn.net:/church-faith/2026/10/01/trump-had-no-shortage-of-persecuted-christians-to-raise-with-xi-but-avoided-the-topic/A religious freedom activist is disappointed that persecuted Christians never came up when presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington last week.Steve JordahlThu, 01 Oct 2026Baylor: Eventual financial compensation is not the only valuable part of educationhttps://afn.net:/education/2026/10/01/baylor-eventual-financial-compensation-is-not-the-only-valuable-part-of-education/Senators in Washington are pushing to protect federal financial aid for students training for ministry and religious vocations.Chris WoodwardThu, 01 Oct 2026Iraq withdrawal may not be best move for regional stabilityhttps://afn.net:/national-security/2026/10/01/iraq-withdrawal-may-not-be-best-move-for-regional-stability/A defense analyst is not confident that Iraq will be able to maintain stability in the divided country without the presence of U.S. forces.Chad GroeningThu, 01 Oct 2026On the ropes, Republicans punching back to prevent midterm knockouthttps://afn.net:/opinions/suzanne-bowdey/2026/10/01/on-the-ropes-republicans-punching-back-to-prevent-midterm-knockout/As quick as the media is to write the GOP’s obituary, the reality is that people are still solidifying their opinions and locking in their votes. Suzanne BowdeyThu, 01 Oct 2026Maginnis: Israelis are on top of their game with airline securityhttps://afn.net:/israel-middle-east/2026/10/01/maginnis-israelis-are-on-top-of-their-game-with-airline-security/A National Defense analyst says the incident aboard an airliner enroute to Tel Aviv Israel raises all sorts of security concerns. Chad GroeningThu, 01 Oct 2026Rove's criticism of Paxton, and Texas voters, tinged with political historyhttps://afn.net:/politics-govt/2026/10/01/roves-criticism-of-paxton-and-texas-voters-tinged-with-political-history/Reacting to the tight Paxton-Talarico U.S. Senate race, a Republican blast from the past is lecturing the state’s Republican voters they should have supported his longtime friend in the U.S. Senate race. Chad Groening, Billy DavisThu, 01 Oct 2026National dept called bipartisan issue, 'existential threat' to the countryhttps://afn.net:/business/2026/10/01/national-dept-called-bipartisan-issue-existential-threat-to-the-country/America's national debt has officially crossed a staggering milestone, and a watchdog says it's time for urgent, bipartisan action.Chris WoodwardThu, 01 Oct 2026Pastor, former GOP Senate candidate calls for prayer — and lots of it — for midtermshttps://afn.net:/church-faith/2026/10/01/pastor-former-gop-senate-candidate-calls-for-prayer-and-lots-of-it-for-midterms/A pastor and former Senate candidate says Christians need to pray for God's will in November. Steve JordahlThu, 01 Oct 2026Spencer questions sincerity of Mamdani's new antisemitism initiativehttps://afn.net:/israel-middle-east/2026/10/01/spencer-questions-sincerity-of-mamdanis-new-antisemitism-initiative/A critic of Islam says no one should be fooled by Zohran Mamdani's sudden change of heart toward Jewish people.Chad GroeningThu, 01 Oct 2026Are Americans paying too high a price for pharmaceutical quick fixes?https://afn.net:/medical-health/2026/10/01/are-americans-paying-too-high-a-price-for-pharmaceutical-quick-fixes/Hundreds of patients are now taking legal action against popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, citing severe vision loss.Chris WoodwardThu, 01 Oct 2026