KCIS Newsmakers

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.

Christian laborer killed in Pakistan...local Catholic bishops oppose Kenyan Ebola facility for Americans ...and a San Diego Children's hospital says they'll continue "gender-affirming care" for now.

California student gender identity law reamins on hold...Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy...and monument honoring victims of religious persecution unveiled in Nigeria.

U-S Supreme Court rules on religious freedom case...despite signifcant legal delays a California church project moves foward...and MLB Commissioner comments on Pride Night controvery.

Justice Department invetigating Major League Baseball for religious discrimination...Texas board of edution voting on references to Christian texts in its new curriculum...and U-S House lawmakers unveil kids online safety deal.

Missouri judge blocks most of Missouri's abortion restrictions...U-S Government attempts to acquire land from New Mexico Catholic Diocese...and Church of Scientology taking control of Florida city street.

Oklahoma pastor suspends U.S. Congressional campaign...study finds religion-related social hostilities increased worldwide in 2023...and religious faith at the World Cup. 

Federal judge puts on hold part of Idaho bathroom law...June is Nuclear Family month in California county...and authorities in India identify two pastors among several hostages found dead.

Major League Baseball warning about Pride Night display...and new Barna survey on American views of Humaniity and the Supernatural.