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A deadly virus on a cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic, two American service members missing in Morocco, and President Trump moves to escort stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. Charles King walks through today's headlines with Scripture as the steady voice.

Stories Covered
• Hantavirus outbreak kills three on Atlantic cruise ship, WHO confirms
• Two US service members missing in Morocco after accident
• Trump announces US will guide stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz
• Gas prices jump more than 30 cents a gallon as Iran war continues
• Trump administration falls behind on wildfire prevention heading into risky season
• Bipartisan bill targets 'claim sharks' exploiting disabled veterans
• Oldest millennials turn 45 — planning for longevity
• Pellet links suspect to White House Correspondents' Dinner attack

Scripture References
• James 4:14
• Psalm 27:14
• Proverbs 21:1
• Proverbs 22:3
• Psalm 90
• Psalm 46:1-2

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Charles King walks through the weekend's biggest stories with a biblical lens — from shifting US military posture in Europe, to a long-tenured college president stepping down over Jeffrey Epstein ties, to a quietly beautiful act of restoration in the Pacific Northwest.

Stories Covered
• Pentagon pulls 5,000 US troops from Germany; Spain and Italy may be next
• Bard College's Leon Botstein retires after deeper Epstein ties surface
• Stillaguamish Tribe buys and floods farmland to restore Chinook salmon habitat
• NPR investigation: scheduling algorithms destabilize hourly workers' pay
• Cherie DeVaux becomes first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo
• Academy announces major rule overhaul, including AI protections
• Banksy confirms new London statue of a man blinded by his own flag

Scripture References
• Psalm 20:7
• Proverbs 13:20
• Genesis 2:15
• Deuteronomy 24:15
• Psalm 46:10

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Charles King walks through Saturday's headlines with conviction and compassion — from troop withdrawals and abortion access to Lebanese airstrikes, Spirit Airlines' collapse, and a Christianity Today essay on how social media is shrinking our prayers.

Stories Covered
• Pentagon orders 5,000 U.S. troops withdrawn from Germany as Trump-Merz feud escalates
• Federal appeals court blocks mailing of mifepristone, reshaping abortion access
• 13 killed, including a child, in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon
• Spirit Airlines ceases operations after White House lifeline talks collapse
• Qatari 747 to be ready as Air Force One this summer, Air Force says
• Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve new reactor
• Christianity Today: 'The Algorithm Is Changing How We Speak — and Strive'

Scripture References
• Proverbs 16:32 — ruling your spirit
• 1 Timothy 2 — pray for leaders
• Psalm 139 — known in the womb
• Romans 12:15 — weep with them that weep
• Proverbs 27:24 — riches are not for ever
• Genesis 1 — dominion and stewardship
• Psalm 46:10 — be still, and know

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Charles King breaks down the headlines through a biblical lens — from Nebraska's Medicaid work requirements to Black church mobilization in Louisiana to nationwide May Day protests. Plus briefs on Iran, antisemitic attacks in London, and a warning to parents about 'looksmaxxing.'

Stories Covered
• Day one of Medicaid work requirements in Nebraska
• Black churches mobilize after Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana map and the Voting Rights Act
• May Day 'No Kings' protests expected nationwide
• U.S.–Iran negotiations stalled as Republicans defer to Trump
• Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London
• NPR on talking to boys about 'looksmaxxing'

Scripture References
• 2 Thessalonians 3:10
• Proverbs 14:31
• Micah 6:8
• Proverbs 21:1
• Proverbs 21:31
• Genesis 12:3
• 1 Samuel 16:7
• Psalm 146:3-4

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A flotilla bound for Gaza is intercepted at sea, oil prices spike on word of new strikes against Iran, and the Supreme Court rewrites the map of American representation. Charles King brings biblical clarity to the headlines shaping our world today.

Stories Covered
• Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound aid flotilla near Crete
• Oil hits highest level since 2022 as Trump weighs new Iran strike options
• Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, threatening Black representation in Congress
• Supreme Court appears ready to end TPS for Haitian and Syrian migrants
• Rising jet fuel prices set to drive up wildfire-fighting costs
• NJ father-daughter duo plead guilty to forging Warhols and Banksys
• Russell Moore on how to make a major life decision (Christianity Today)

Scripture References
• Proverbs 31:8 — Open your mouth for the mute
• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strength
• Proverbs 29:2 — When the righteous increase, the people rejoice
• Leviticus 19:15 — No partiality in judgment
• 1 Timothy 2 — Pray for those in authority
• Genesis 1:27 — Made in God's image
• Ecclesiastes 1 — Everything is connected
• Proverbs 11:1 — The Lord detests dishonest scales
• Psalm 46:10 — Be still and know that I am God

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Charles King walks through a Supreme Court showdown over humanitarian immigration, a stunning indictment of a former FBI director, and a sobering reflection on the rhetoric that shapes a violent age.

Stories Covered
• Supreme Court hears arguments on ending TPS for Haitian and Syrian migrants
• Former FBI Director James Comey charged with threatening Trump over Instagram post
• Christianity Today on the foiled White House Correspondents' Dinner assassination attempt and online rhetoric
• Jerome Powell's likely final Fed meeting as chair, with Kevin Warsh poised to replace him
• EU accuses Meta of failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram
• NPR investigation: New Hampshire lawmaker tried to platform a Holocaust denier

Scripture References
• Romans 13
• Leviticus 19:34
• Proverbs 29:4
• James 3:6
• Proverbs 22:7 (alluded to)
• Proverbs 15:1 — Verse of the Day

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A man who allegedly tried to assassinate President Trump wrote to fellow Christians to justify it — Charles King explains why that's the opposite of the Gospel. Plus the Strait of Hormuz, an insurance crisis at home, and a verse for a chaotic news day.

Stories Covered
• WHCA shooting suspect Cole Tomas Allen charged; messages reveal attempt to justify attack on faith grounds
• Russian superyacht sails through the Strait of Hormuz despite active blockade
• Millions of U.S. homes now uninsured as premiums soar
• Lawsuits accuse State Farm of secretly reducing claim payouts
• Trump prepares to host King Charles amid U.S.–U.K. tensions
• Austrian man on trial over alleged Taylor Swift concert attack plot
• Florida's last-ditch effort to roll back childhood vaccine mandates
• Dominion's pending lawsuits against Giuliani and Powell over 2020 election claims

Scripture References
• Matthew 26:52 — "Put your sword back into its place..."
• Proverbs 22:7 — The rich rules over the poor
• Genesis 18:25 — The Judge of all the earth will do right
• Leviticus 19:13 — Do not oppress or rob your neighbor
• Matthew 6 — Where your treasure is
• Romans 13 — Governing authority comes from God
• Ecclesiastes 3 — A time for everything
• Romans 12:21 — Overcome evil with good (Verse of the Day)

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A gunman near the president raises hard questions about safety as King Charles prepares for a state visit. Two tech billionaires fight in court over the future of AI, while the Supreme Court considers whether geofence warrants violate the Fourth Amendment.

Stories Covered
• Alleged White House shooter to appear in federal court
• Trump assures King Charles will be 'very safe' during US visit
• Musk vs. Altman: court battle over the fate of OpenAI
• Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of geofence warrants
• Inflation erodes teacher pay raises across the country
• Fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles
• Monte Coleman, 3-time Super Bowl champion, dies at 68
• Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record

Scripture References
• Psalm 20:7 — Some trust in chariots and some in horses
• Jeremiah 17:9 — The heart is deceitful above all things
• Deuteronomy 19:15 — Established by two or three witnesses
• Proverbs — The worker is worthy of his wages

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Charles King walks through a sobering Sunday of headlines — political violence, digital privacy, and the death penalty — through a biblical lens, ending with the steadying voice of Psalm 46.

Stories Covered
• Shots fired at the White House Correspondents' Dinner; Trump rushed to safety, suspect in custody
• Supreme Court weighs geofencing case that could reshape Fourth Amendment privacy
• Pope Leo reaffirms opposition to death penalty as DOJ approves firing squads
• Coordinated jihadist attacks rock Bamako, Mali
• Roommate charged with murder of two USF students
• Former Idaho Gov. and Interior Sec. Dirk Kempthorne dies at 74

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Psalm 139:1
• 2 Samuel 24
• Romans 13
• Genesis 9:6
• Proverbs 24:11
• Galatians 6:2
• Romans 12:15
• Psalm 90
• Psalm 46:10

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The Justice Department drops its investigation into Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, farmers across the Mississippi Delta face crushing costs, and a new book tells the true story of David George — a reminder that telling America's story honestly means telling the whole story.

Stories Covered
• DOJ drops probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
• Mississippi Delta farmers pushed to the brink by fertilizer and fuel costs
• On America's 250th, remembering David George and liberty denied
• Justice Department to allow firing squads for federal executions
• Appeals court rules Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal
• Witkoff and Kushner head to Pakistan for Iran peace talks
• Restored Smithsonian carousel reopens on the National Mall

Scripture References
• Proverbs 21:1
• Deuteronomy (corners of the field)
• Proverbs 27:23
• Galatians 3:28
• Leviticus 19:34
• Micah 6:8

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