Top headlines for Thursday, January 16, 2025

In today's episode, we delve into global and national headlines that are making waves. First, we discuss the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as both parties agree to halt hostilities with the anticipation of hostages being released in the coming weeks. Next, we examine the controversy surrounding California Governor Gavin Newsom and other Democratic leaders, who are under fire for their use of ActBlue to gather wildfire relief funds. Lastly, we turn our attention to Capitol Hill, where House Speaker Mike Johnson has stirred conversation by linking the passage of a bill aimed at protecting women's sports to biblical times. 

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• Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal to pause war, sources say | World
• Newsom faces backlash for Democrat fundraiser link in fire relief | Politics
• Teacher charged with texting explicit messages to teenage boy | U.S.
• Johnson points to Genesis in defense of protecting girls’ sports | Politics
• Max Lucado, Joakim Lundqvist will continue serving at Gateway | Church & Ministries
• Over 380 million Christians face persecution worldwide: report | Church & Ministries
• Biblical-era structure found in Jerusalem's City of David | World