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April 16, 2025
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| Terror Spreads in Nigeria as Killing Sprees Spike against Christians |
| by Suzanne Bowdey |
| It didn't matter how soundly she slept, Salamatu would wake up at 2 a.m. every night - her body remembering what her mind wished she could forget. It had been that same hour, months earlier, when Boko Haram stormed into her village, rewriting her future forever. |
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| Trump Hosts Salvadoran Strongman at White House |
| by Joshua Arnold |
| President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed to the White House El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, a populist ally whose cooperation has aided the Trump administration's plan to deport illegal immigrants. The media-savvy Bukele gushed praise for Trump's border lockdown and made news for conveniently refusing to cooperate on the one point that actually benefits the Trump administration. |
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| HHS Investigates Texas Children's Hospital for Whistleblower Retaliation, Launches Complaint Portal |
| by Joshua Arnold |
| The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) effectively declared war Monday on the "chemical and surgical mutilation of children," encouraging whistleblowers, opening a complaint portal, and launching an investigation against Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) for its retaliatory firing of whistleblowing nurse Vanessa Sivadge. |
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| Outstanding - Ep. 188: The Permanence of the Cross in a Temporary Age |
| Podcast with Jared Bridges, David Schrock and Stephen Wellum |
| In a world where everything feels temporary, this Resurrection Week conversation centers on the one thing that never changes-the cross of Christ. The Washington Stand's Jared Bridges is joined by Dr. Stephen Wellum and Pastor David Schrock to discuss the lasting significance of the cross and resurrection in a fleeting world. They explore why the cross is central to God's plan, the importance of Jesus' dual nature, and how Christians can develop a deeper theology of Christ. A timely reflection on the hope and permanence found in Jesus. |
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| Amid Russian Massacre of Ukrainian Civilians, Lawmakers Demand Renewed Pressure on Putin |
| by Dan Hart |
| In the wake of the horrific missile attack perpetrated by Russia that killed and mutilated scores of civilians in the Ukrainian city of Sumy on Palm Sunday, a growing phalanx of lawmakers on Capitol Hill is calling for maximum pressure on Vladimir Putin's regime even as the Trump administration continues to negotiate a ceasefire. |
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| Federal Judge Blocks Trump Again, Allowing 500K Illegal Immigrants to Remain in U.S. |
| by S.A. McCarthy |
| President Donald Trump's White House has been feuding for months now with a series of district court judges who have been hampering the president's agenda through sweeping preliminary injunctions and temporary restraining orders. Despite the recent involvement of the U.S. Supreme Court, that feud is seemingly far from over, with another federal judge issuing an order Monday blocking the Trump administration from ending a "humanitarian parole" program that was expanded under the Biden administration to usher over half a million illegal immigrants into the country and shield them from deportation. |
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| 'The Beacons Are Lit. Who Will Answer?': Colo. Christians Unite to Fight a 'Wicked Political Agenda' |
| by Sarah Holliday |
| Colorado's "wicked political agenda" has been met by the righteous fury of Christians in the state. At the beginning of April, HB25-1312, dubbed the "Kelly Loving Act," was introduced by Democratic Representatives Lorena Garcia, Rebekah Stewart, Faith Winter, and Senator Chris Kolker. The bill's core aim is to label "misgendering" or "deadnaming" as forms of child abuse or "coercive control." If passed, this law could strip parents of custody for rejecting their child's self-prescribed transgender identity. |
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| Several States Reject Federal DEI Demands as Deadline Looms |
| by Anugrah Kumar |
| As the April 24 deadline approaches for states to affirm compliance with the Trump administration's policies restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in schools or risk losing federal education funds, several states say they will not comply with the federal demands, while others intend to meet the requirements. |
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