Top headlines for Monday, May 5, 2025

In this episode, we explore the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recent 400-page report that criticizes gender interventions for minors, sparking nationwide debate. Then, we turn to Texas, where a proposed law could make creating memes and certain online speech punishable by jail time, raising concerns about free speech rights. Meanwhile, Transformation Church Pastor Michael Todd is under fire from some Christian circles for his choice of feminine attire during a sermon, prompting discussions on gender norms within the church. Finally, with a conclave set to elect a new pope next week, we offer insights into potential successors for Pope Francis.

00:11 HHS releases 400-page report denouncing ‘gender-affirming care’
01:13 Fmr. Texas GOP speaker pushes bill to criminalize political memes
02:09 Global Terrorism Index lists countries most hurt by terrorism
03:08 Michael Todd gets backlash for wearing ‘feminine’ attire
03:56 18 suspected arsonists arrested as Jerusalem area wildfires rage
04:54 Ga. gov. signs Riley Gaines Act banning males from women's sports
05:41 4 contenders to become the next pope

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Links to the News

• HHS releases 400-page report denouncing ‘gender-affirming care’ | Politics
• Fmr. Texas GOP speaker pushes bill to criminalize political memes | Politics
• Global Terrorism Index lists countries most hurt by terrorism | World
• Michael Todd gets backlash for wearing ‘feminine’ attire | Church & Ministries
• 18 suspected arsonists arrested as Jerusalem area wildfires rage | World
• Ga. gov. signs Riley Gaines Act banning males from women's sports | Politics
• 4 contenders to become the next pope | Church & Ministries