Fortis News with Jimmy Hicks

• John Kerry suggested at a World Economic Forum event that winning more votes could allow Democrats to implement changes to address "disinformation," potentially impacting free speech. • Author Fran Lebowitz proposed that President Biden should dissolve the Supreme Court. • Boise State women's volleyball team forfeited a match against San Jose State due to the presence of a biological male on the women's team. • A school bus aide in Spotsylvania, Virginia, was charged with multiple counts of sexual assault against disabled 4- and 5-year-olds. • Grandmother Heather Idoni was sentenced to eight months in prison for participating in a peaceful pro-life protest outside an abortion facility in Nashville. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Nearly half of Gen Z respondents wish social media platforms had never been invented, despite heavy usage. • A poll shows that only 14% of Americans view either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris as "extremely" or "very" Christian. • A watchdog group is suing for records of Rachel Levine's communications about gender transition procedures for minors. • CNN aired a segment portraying Haitian migrants working in Springfield, Ohio positively, raising questions about media bias. • Toronto's first black female police superintendent pleaded guilty to misconduct for leaking exam answers to black officers. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• A federal judge ordered Indiana to provide transgender surgery to an inmate convicted of killing an infant. • Washington state now requires physicians to complete "health equity" training to maintain medical licenses. • Several people in Switzerland were arrested for assisting in a suicide using an unapproved "suicide pod." • Canada Post suspended two mail carriers for refusing to deliver pro-life postcards. • A Michigan couple sued their daughter's school for secretly "socially transitioning" her without their knowledge. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• A Durham Public School librarian wore "Gender Queer" earrings and promoted banned books during "Banned Books Week," sparking controversy over age-appropriate materials in schools. • Facebook's algorithms mistakenly associated "Texan" with injectable drugs, restricting a homeschool advocacy group's page and redirecting followers to drug rehab resources. • Climate activists claim we only have five years left to address climate change, echoing similar apocalyptic predictions made over past decades. • Paramount Global initiated a second round of layoffs, affecting 2,000 U.S.-based employees, primarily in the streaming division, as part of a $500 million cost-reduction effort. • The U.S. Army removed the requirement to consider diversity in selecting high-level non-commissioned officers, shifting focus from "People First" to combat preparedness. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Trafalgar Square in London unveiled a new sculpture inspired by Aztec skull racks, replacing tributes to Christian missionaries. • Delaware Governor John Carney vetoed a bill that would have legalized assisted suicide, citing moral opposition. • A female "pastor" reinterpreted the Gospel to support abortion, claiming Jesus would escort women to abortion clinics. • Chicago public schools reportedly instructed teachers to give passing grades to migrant students regardless of performance or English proficiency. • Sweet Briar College in Virginia announced it will only accept applicants who confirm their sex as female at birth. ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Hillary Clinton suggested potential civil or criminal charges for Americans spreading "Russian propaganda" online, raising First Amendment concerns. • Bath & Body Works announced that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are now "at the heart of everything" they do, hiring a Chief Diversity Officer. • Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear issued an executive order banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ minors, sparking debate over parental rights and religious freedom. • The Emmys nominated a biological male, Nava Mau, for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series," making history. • The Department of Health and Human Services is investigating the Cleveland Clinic for potential racial discrimination due to its "Minority Stroke Program" and "Minority Men's Health Center.” ___ Thanks for listening! Fortis News would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Fortis News we would be extremely grateful. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!