Top headlines for Thursday, July 17, 2025

In this episode, we examine the Trump administration's controversial plans to significantly downsize the Department of Education after receiving a green light from the U.S. Supreme Court. Next, we explore California Governor Gavin Newsom's recent admission that the issue of young children transitioning genders has become a major problem for Democrats, sparking debates on age and consent. Finally, we discuss the recent leadership change in a prominent ministry following the resignation of its former president amidst a scandal involving anonymous slander.

00:12 SCOTUS lets Trump move ahead with cuts to Department of Education
01:04 Newsom says 8 years old too young to transition
01:59 G3 Ministries announces Scott Aniol as new president
02:56 California pastor defiant after ICE arrest at her church
03:46 4 highlights from Trump's Summit of Faith and Business Leader
04:30 Ex-Muslim shares biggest concern about Iran
05:25 Joe Walker named as interim president of Lifeway

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Links to the News

• SCOTUS lets Trump move ahead with cuts to Department of Education | Education
• Newsom says 8 years old too young to transition | Politics
• G3 Ministries announces Scott Aniol as new president | Church & Ministries
• California pastor defiant after ICE arrest at her church | Politics
• 4 highlights from Trump's Summit of Faith and Business Leader | Politics
• Ex-Muslim shares biggest concern about Iran | Podcast
• Joe Walker named as interim president of Lifeway | Church & Ministries