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The Supreme Court reinstates Alabama's Republican-favored congressional map, missiles fly between Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the U.S., and a Ukrainian seminary professor calculates which floor is least likely to be hit. Charles King walks through the headlines with a biblical worldview.

Stories Covered
• Supreme Court reinstates Alabama's Republican-favored congressional districts for the 2026 midterms
• Iran strikes Kuwait's international airport and Bahrain with drones and missiles; U.S. retaliates against Iranian military facility
• Kyiv Theological Seminary professor Andrei Murzin sleeps in a garage amid Russia's largest aerial assaults in months
• Trump administration shuts down the $1.8 billion DOJ anti-weaponization fund
• Copper theft surges nationwide, hitting phone lines, streetlights, and EV chargers
• DOJ investigates former Rep. George Santos for alleged insider trading on Kalshi prediction market

Scripture References
• Proverbs 31:8
• Matthew 24:6
• Philippians 4:11
• Romans 13
• Exodus 20:15
• Psalm 46:10

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Charles King walks through the war in Ukraine, a major U.S. primary day, and the quiet death of a missionary whose faithfulness sent the gospel to the ends of the earth. Plus briefs on transgender troops, Israeli draft protests, and U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats.

Stories Covered
• Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 14, traps others in rubble
• Major primary day in six states reshapes the field for November
• Dale Rhoton, quiet cofounder of Operation Mobilisation, dies
• Federal appeals court rules Pentagon's transgender troop ban was illegal
• Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads in Israel over military draft
• U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats raise legal questions

Scripture References
• Genesis 4 — The voice of your brother's blood
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart in the hand of the Lord
• 2 Corinthians 4 — Treasure in jars of clay
• Romans 13 — The sword of the state
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength

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American missiles fly over the Persian Gulf again as the US-Iran war escalates, a federal civil rights agency unwinds decades of discrimination rules, and a celebration of America's 250th birthday loses its headliners. Charles King walks through the day's headlines with a biblical worldview.

Stories Covered
• US Central Command confirms self-defense strikes on Iranian radar sites amid Kuwait attacks
• Satellite imagery reveals Iran has damaged at least 20 US military sites since the war began
• EEOC dismantles longstanding tools used to combat workplace discrimination
• Musicians drop out of Freedom 250 concert; Trump floats MAGA rally as replacement
• Congress returns to Washington with appropriations and defense authorization deadlines
• Right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leads first round of Colombia's presidential vote
• Bovine colostrum marketed as 'liquid gold' for gut health — scientists remain skeptical
• Aid cuts hamper Ebola response on the Uganda-DRC border

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord
• Acts 17 — God sets the boundaries of the nations
• Leviticus 19:15 — No partiality in judgment, toward poor or great
• Ecclesiastes 3:4 — A time to weep and a time to laugh
• Romans 13 — Pray for those in authority
• 1 Timothy 4:8 — Bodily training is of some value, but godliness in every way
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength (verse of the day)

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Charles King unpacks the weekend's biggest stories through a biblical lens — from unrestricted AI models to political accountability funds to the Pope's surprising first encyclical on artificial intelligence. A reminder that every headline points back to where our trust actually belongs.

Stories Covered
• Open-weight AI models with no safeguards are now freely downloadable, raising urgent questions about the human heart
• A federal judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund amid bipartisan concerns
• Pope Leo's first encyclical warns Christians about simulated intimacy and the illusions of AI chatbots
• Spurs beat the Thunder 111-103 in Game 7 to head to the NBA Finals
• Immigrant detainees sue over conditions at an El Paso ICE facility
• Defense Secretary Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost military spending against China
• Hundreds arrested in France after PSG's Champions League victory turns to riots

Scripture References
• Jeremiah 17:9 — The deceitfulness of the human heart
• Proverbs 11:1 — A false balance is an abomination to the Lord
• Genesis 2:18 — It is not good that the man should be alone
• Proverbs 16:33 — Every decision is from the Lord
• Matthew 25 — How we treat those in need
• Psalm 146:3 — Put not your trust in princes

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On today's episode of The Gospel Briefing, Charles King walks through a high-stakes White House meeting on Iran with no announced deal, a federal judge's ruling stripping the president's name from the Kennedy Center, and a dangerous new bill in India that could cost Christian families their churches and homes.

Stories Covered
• Iran Decision Delayed: Trump meets with national security advisers but announces no final deal with Iran.
• Kennedy Center Ruling: Federal judge rules Trump's name must come off the Kennedy Center, citing its dedication to JFK.
• India's 'Dangerous' Bill: Proposed legislation could let the government seize property owned by Christian groups and religious minorities.
• Louisiana Redistricting: Lawmakers pass a map dismantling a majority-Black congressional district.
• Texas Senate Race: Ken Paxton attacks Democratic opponent James Talarico, making manhood a campaign issue.
• Gas Prices Rising: Costco and Walmart report drivers going out of their way for small savings at the pump.
• Trump's Physical: President declared 'fully fit' for all presidential duties after annual checkup at Walter Reed.

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1 — verse of the day
• Proverbs 22:1 — a good name
• Genesis 11 — the tower of Babel
• Hebrews 13:3 — remember those mistreated
• Proverbs 31:9 — judge righteously
• 1 Samuel 16:7 — the Lord looks on the heart
• Philippians 4:11 — contentment is learned
• Psalm 139 — fearfully and wonderfully made

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Charles King walks through the headlines of May 29, 2026 — from a fiery launch pad failure in West Texas to a fragile ceasefire framework with Iran, and asks whether American pulpits are stuck or steady.

Stories Covered
• Blue Origin rocket explodes during engine-firing test in West Texas
• Vance says US and Iran 'very close' to extending ceasefire — but not yet
• Pew survey: pastors still preaching the same hot-button issues a decade later
• Former AG Pam Bondi testifies before Congress on Epstein files
• Former senior CIA officer charged after FBI finds gold bars and cash at his home
• 14-year-old Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee in a spell-off
• U.S. cattle herd hits a 75-year low, driving beef prices up

Scripture References
• Psalm 20:7 — trust in chariots vs. the name of the Lord
• James 4:1 — what causes fights and quarrels
• 2 Timothy 4:2 — preach the word, in season and out
• Proverbs 28:13 — concealing vs. confessing transgressions
• Hebrews 4:13 — nothing hidden from God's sight
• Proverbs 18:21 — the tongue has the power of life and death
• Psalm 104 — God causes the grass to grow for the cattle

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Charles King walks through the day's top stories with Scripture as the lens — from escalating strikes between the US and Iran, to a stunning federal corruption case, to the quiet crisis of veteran homelessness. Plus quick briefs on gas prices, tax policy, and the elephant who recognized herself in a mirror.

Stories Covered
• Iran says it struck a US base after fresh American strikes amid a fracturing ceasefire
• Iranians regain limited internet access after a monthslong shutdown
• Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon following large-scale evacuation orders
• Former senior CIA official charged with stealing $40M in gold bars
• Google employee charged over $1.2M in Polymarket insider trades
• Trump's budget funds zero of the 6,000 homeless veteran housing slots he pledged
• Swing voters weigh high gas prices ahead of the next election
• Trump floats a federal gas tax holiday as the highway fund runs dry
• Jeff Bezos proposes no federal income tax for the bottom half of earners
• Christianity Today reflects on the challenge of headlining global Christian stories
• Happy the Bronx Zoo elephant, a landmark in animal cognition research, euthanized at 55

Scripture References
• Psalm 46:8-9
• 1 Timothy 6:10
• Proverbs 28:22
• James 1:27
• Proverbs 21:5
• Genesis 1
• Proverbs 21:1 (Verse of the Day)

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Headlines, heartbeat, hope for Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Charles King walks through a seismic Texas Senate primary, a former president's fight to bury his own voice, and Paul's piercing question about love.

Stories Covered
• Ken Paxton defeats Senator John Cornyn in Texas Republican primary runoff
• Joe Biden sues the DOJ to block release of special counsel audio recordings
• Christianity Today: 'Men Who Love Rightly Can Live Well'
• South Carolina Republicans scrap Trump-backed redistricting; Clyburn's district stays intact
• ICE spends millions on iris recognition scanners to expand biometric surveillance
• Trump gathers Cabinet as talks to end war with Iran reach critical point
• Dana White confirms plans for a fighting arena on the White House lawn

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• John 3:19
• Romans 13:9-10
• 1 Corinthians 13:1-2
• Proverbs 22:28
• Psalm 139

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American missiles strike Iran while negotiators sit in Doha, a money-soaked Texas primary tests the GOP, and a new immigration court tactic raises serious questions about due process. Headlines, heartbeat, hope — anchored in Psalm 146.

Stories Covered
• US launches new strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats as talks continue in Qatar
• Texas GOP Senate primary draws $100M+ in spending; AI super PAC pours millions into Trump-aligned races
• Justice Department fast-tracks immigration hearings, raising in absentia deportation concerns
• West Texas coalition of ranchers, environmentalists, and politicians opposes border wall extension
• Therapists adopt AI note-taking tools, prompting privacy questions
• New York Knicks reach NBA Finals for first time since 1999
• Healthcare workers attacked while treating rare Ebola strain in eastern Congo

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Ecclesiastes 5:10
• Romans 13
• Deuteronomy 1:16
• Galatians 3:28
• Proverbs 11:13
• Psalm 146:3-4

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Headlines, heartbeat, and hope for Monday, May 25, 2026. Charles King walks through a possible US-Iran agreement, a chemical emergency in California, and Elizabeth Smart's powerful reflection on healing and the body God made.

Stories Covered
• US-Iran deal reportedly close, but Tehran says not imminent
• Oil prices slide on hopes of a breakthrough
• California chemical tank cracks; 50,000 evacuated under state of emergency
• Elizabeth Smart on bodybuilding, shame, and learning to honor the body that carried her
• Ebola outbreak spreads from DR Congo amid distrust and conflict
• Over 1.5 million Muslims arrive in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj
• California university system embraces AI; students and faculty divided
• Restaurant invites diners to pay what they want as a model of trust

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• James 4:14
• Genesis 1
• Psalm 139
• 1 Corinthians 6
• Proverbs 1:7
• Psalm 56:3

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