KCIS Newsmakers

Samaritan's Purse reponding to Spokane-area wildfires...arraignment for man charged for allegedly burning down historic Brooklyn curch...and lightning possible cause of church fire today in Michigan.

Don Lemon seeking charges tied to his coverage of protest at a Minnesota church be dismissed... U-S seeking custody of Filipino church leader...and French authorities ordering 6-month closure of Paris-area mosque.

Another children's hospital agrees to stop "gender affirming care"...Iraq's Catholic Bishops to consider government proposal encouraging Christians to return to the country...and former V-P Mike Pence to teach at Colorado Christian University.

Amnesty International apologies for "anti-rights" report...funeral held for 30 Chrsitians killed in Nigeria...and Iraq's highest court allows Christian woman to change her official religious designation.

Another lawsuit filed against Texas Ten Commandments law...famlies suing North Carolina school board over its transgender bathroom policy...and the Israeli Prime Minister's latest remarks on Gaza.

Signifcation ballot measures tomorrow in Kansas anc MIssiouri...Massachusetts lawmakers widen abortion law....and California Republican candidate for Governor says he would not extradite doctor to Louisiana over abortion pill law.

Hamas responds to latest deal announced by President Trump...Federal judge rules on California antisemitism law...and displaced Ukrainians have planted dozens of churches across Europe since Russia's invasion.

WNBA reponds to incident involving fans supporting ban on trans athletes in women's sports...former Spokane Mayor sues city over council passed resolution denouncing her appearance at a prayer event...and 2025 reportedly the deadliest year for antisemitic violence against Jews living outside Israel in more than three decades.

Reaction to WNBA player comments on transgender athletes...Vietnam accused of politicizing and demonizing religious minorities...and Catholic church launching conference in Asia on dialogue with Confucians.

Federal judge dismisses claims against Religious LIberty Commission...and U.S. Department of Education launches parental rights investigations of Washington State and Colorado school districts.

Update on Seattle shooting

Seattle shooting update...and reaction to the shooting by Seattle-area pastor and sports chaplain Jesse Bradley.

Portland college agrees to sweeping policy changes over alleged antisemitism incidents...students respond to Massachusetts abortion vote...and Chinese underground church pastor reflects on release from detention.

Nuclear deal between U.S. and Saudi Arabia hinges on Abraham Accords...Iraq's Prime Minister urging Christians to return...and new attacks on Christian communities in the DRC.

Latest on New York's mayor and Israel's Prime Minister...Swiss evangelical leaders challenging a constitutional amendment...and Chick-fil-A responds to an automated attack.

Update on death of ex-U.K. politician...more reaction to Mamdani wanting to arrest Israeli Prime Minister...and French lawmakers vote on social media ban for children.

Trump defends Netanyahu over comments by New York mayor...murder charges field in death of outspoken former British politician...and South Dakota’s government ordered to stop enforcing a law banning abortion pill advertising.

Controversy over Kairos Two...Pakistan Supreme Court decision in case involving 2014 killing of a Christian couple...and another deadly week for Christians in Nigeria.

Amnesty International UK expresses regret over report labeling a number of Christian organizations as anti-rights groups...Tennesee pastor says home seached by dozens of IRS agents...and Children's Hospital Colorado back in court next week to defend stance of "gender-affirming care".

U.S. Attorney General nominee pressed on what to do with the makers of an abortion pill...France's National Assembly passes medically assisted dying bill....and another threat against a British politician.

British police say former socially conservative politician was the victim of a targeted attack. U-S Supreme Court Justices testify before Congress about increased threats...and hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy.

ADF files motion asking Washington State officials to respect parental rights and protect female athletes....number of abortions increases in Nebraska, but not due to state residents...and a top EU official calls for limits on children using social media.

Catholic group directly defies Pope Leo...Archbishop of Canterbury warns of "existential challenge" for Palestinian Christians in the West Bank...and North Dakota Supreme Court hears challenge to ban on "gender-affirming healthcare" for minors.

U-S Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in two states...Supreme Court will take up ban on semiautomatic rifles...and Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco announces pay out plan to clergy sex abuse victims.

Texas vote today on Bible reading in pubic schools...California looking to allow taxpayer-funded paid leave for abortions...and Australia could update social media bans for children.