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Evangelical Leaders Call on Trump to Maintain Refugee Resettlement Program

World Relief announced that “A Christian Statement on Refugee Resettlement” had been sent to President-elect Donald Trump. The statement referenced Trump's first term, during which he established a refugee ceiling of 50,000 in 2017.

Supreme Court Set to Review Challenge from Christian Company Against Obamacare Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider reinstating some of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) no-cost coverage requirements for preventive care services.
Poll Reveals 75% of U.S. Parents Oppose Trans Ideology in Public Schools
A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of U.S. parents oppose the promotion of trans ideology in public schools. This comes as states take action to protect parental rights and ensure fairness.
Global Christian Relief Launches Annual Persecution Report
Global Christian Relief (GCR) has released its first persecution report, titled "The 2025 GCR Red List." The report announces the five countries identified as the top aggressors.

Supreme Court Upholds Federal TikTok Ban on National Security Grounds

The United States Supreme Court has upheld a federal law requiring TikTok to divest from its Communist Chinese ownership or face a ban in the country. The Supreme Court determined that the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act is constitutional in a unanimous per curiam opinion released Friday morning.

Open Doors: Despite Persecution of 380 Million Christians, the Church Continues to Flourish
The 2025 World Watch List report, released on Wednesday, reveals that 380 million Christians—one in seven worldwide—are facing significant levels of persecution and discrimination. Open Doors US has ranked North Korea as the most dangerous country for Christians.
Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, Jon Voight Selected as Hollywood Special Ambassadors
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is appointing actors Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight as "special ambassadors" to Hollywood. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump stated that the movie stars “will serve as Special Envoys to me for the purpose of bringing Hollywood.
Max Lucado and Joakim Lundqvist Remain Interim Pastors at Gateway Church
Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, will keep Max Lucado and Joakim Lundqvist as interim teaching pastors while searching for a permanent executive pastor. Gateway Church officials noted, “Gateway Church is actively searching for a new pastor. Joakim Lundqvist and Max Lucado will continue to serve in their roles.”