Fortis News with Jimmy Hicks

• Three Christians killed in Nigeria's Plateau state • Chicago mayor issues new ICE restriction guidelines • Idaho lawmakers challenge Obergefell marriage ruling • Population shifts reflect state policy differences • Rhode Island reports 36% decrease in abortions • Canada faces scrutiny over euthanasia violations • West Virginia amends constitution for protection measures • YouVersion Bible app reaches 798,000 daily downloads ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Utah medical school pays $75k for AAMC membership • Idaho lawmakers propose anti-gay marriage resolution • Meta pledges to restore pro-life account access • Fact-checkers face crisis after Meta funding cuts • Texas removes Planned Parenthood director from licensing • Tennessee reports 47% drop in abortion rates • Swedish Lutheran churches close for climate goals • Federal judge blocks Biden's Title IX interpretation ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Tennessee announces new lethal injection execution protocol • School administrators charged for AirPods-related home invasion • Fresh Mark fined $3.7M for illegal hiring scheme • Students find DNA contamination in vaccine research • Trudeau announces resignation from Canadian politics • Ohio teacher wins $450K in pronoun policy case • Poll: 75% oppose elementary gender ideology lessons ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• McDonald's eliminates diversity quotas and surveys • New Jersey drops teacher reading test requirement • Texas reports zero elective abortions post-Dobbs • Minnesota's oldest abortion clinic closes permanently • Illinois considers assisted suicide legislation • Biden awards medals to progressive activists • Democrats accidentally share tax increase strategy • Phoenix pastor caught placing bathroom cameras ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Tall people face criticism for shelf-reaching assistance • Michigan clearing 420 acres of forest for solar • Zondervan Bible study reinterprets biblical submission concept • Chinese Catholics ordered to study socialist principles • Pastor under house arrest over drag story hour protest • Maryland clergy perform blessing at abortion clinic • British court uses Islamic law in medical case ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Costco recalls Kirkland cold medicine in specific regions • Students detect DNA contamination in Pfizer vaccines • Tech CEOs pledge support for Trump inauguration • Twelve states ban DEI in public universities • Biden administration banning gas water heaters 2025 • Irish woman sentenced for false assault claim • OpenAI announces breakthrough in general AI • Yale offers controversial race relations course ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Trudeau faces resignation demands from Quebec MPs • Florida implements under-14 social media restrictions • Global abortion statistics reach 45M in 2024 • Colorado launches psychedelic therapy for veterans • Michigan reports major population decline • Minnesota shows 16% increase in medical procedures • Zondervan releases controversial new Bible edition • Prison system releases new demographic statistics ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Harris campaign shows record low female voter support • Global birth rates fall below replacement levels • Alberta passes protective gender-related legislation • Canadian military deploys "gender advisors" to combat • Shanahan warns of electromagnetic pollution dangers • Iranian soccer player faces penalty for hugging fan • ABC features Planet Fitness Times Square correspondent • Labour Party pushes for science curriculum changes ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Chinese hackers breach Treasury Department systems • Female inmate assaulted after forced mixed housing • Biden administration distributes $1B in DEI grants • Trump requests Supreme Court pause TikTok ban • Costco board defends DEI initiatives against shareholders • Professors self-censor on controversial topics ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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• Rochester schools spend $136K excluding white teachers • South Carolina challenges Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding • Cincinnati Children's Hospital restricts opportunities by race • Canadian company rejects pro-life Christmas billboard • Biden trades prisoner convicted of child pornography • Canadian MP claims Jesus was democratic socialist • One Million Moms warns about 'Wicked' film adaptation • Pastor tells schoolchildren Santa isn't real ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• UMinn conducts transgender doll study with children • California school assigns coming out roleplay exercise • Pixar removes transgender storyline from upcoming series • Newton school holds pre-Christmas "Queer Jeopardy" event • ADF launches new Center for Free Speech • Woman wins discrimination case over mask-inhaler incident • DeSantis receives award for defeating Amendment 4 • Retail closures increase 69% through November ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• UCSF requires controversial racial training for doctors • Netflix releases unconventional Christmas nativity animation • Canadian assisted dying program reaches record numbers • Sanders responds to UnitedHealthcare CEO murder • DC restaurant workers plan service-based political protest • Starbucks shifts focus back to coffee services • Trump announces plan to end time changes ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Congress bans gender transition surgeries • Rob Schneider developing alternative talk show • FEMA attends climate conference during hurricane • Abortion clinics shift to mail-order pills • CNN drops in primetime ratings • Ohio considers felony flag planting law ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• UCLA student sues doctors over youth gender transition • Meta donates $1M to Trump inaugural fund • Pink News faces staff harassment allegations • Michigan proposing new sex education legislation • Caitlin Clark named TIME Athlete of Year • Shoplifter arrested during police charity event • Broward County vacating 1990s drug convictions ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Washington creates 'open division' for sports competitions • San Diego votes to expand sanctuary protections • URI offers 51 race-restricted scholarships • ExxonMobil requires Hispanic ancestry for fellowship • Gen Z workers avoid interaction with older colleagues • Sam's Club to offer mifepristone medication • Mexican Christian persecution reaches new peak ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Google's Christmas ad features bearded influencer in lipstick • UK bans puberty blockers for minors • Zero anti-trans bias murders reported in 2024 • Trump calls Trudeau "Governor of the Great State of Canada" • Biden considers removing Al-Qaeda offshoot from terror list • Canadian media claims male athletic advantages are "myth" • First Nativity scene approved for U.S. Capitol steps • TikTok claims constitutional protection against U.S. ban ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Denver is bidding to host the 2030 Gay Games, incorporating gender-neutral facilities and indigenous ceremonies in their presentation • Rep. Nancy Mace reported being attacked by a protestor on Capitol Hill, following transgender activists protesting her bathroom resolution • HHS celebrated "Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day" • A Southern California school district spent $12,000 for six hours of transgender activist training for 1,100 staff members • FBI and Treasury Department conducted warrantless searches of bank records, flagging purchases from Bible stores and outdoor retailers • Trump indicated he may not restrict mail-order abortion drugs • California Democrats are working to protect abortion pill manufacturers from liability • A British case resulted in a 12-year sentence for a man who secretly gave abortion pills to his pregnant girlfriend ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• German courts convicted a counter-jihad activist of "incitement to hatred" after surviving an Islamist knife attack • Swedish law preventing prosecution of under-15s has led to gang recruitment of child assassins through social media • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz reflected on election results and DEI initiative pushback • Virginia realtor faces license loss over sharing religious content from 2015 • Contrasting German legal cases: American woman faces prison for self-defense while assault perpetrators received suspended sentences • Fairfax County Schools suggests Christians avoid using pronouns and certain bathroom facilities • YouTube announces demonetization of AI pornography creation tutorials • Lawsuit targets youth gender medicine practitioner over treatment protocols and buried study results ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Oregon mandates insurance coverage for gender surgeries, including for minors, based on WPATH guidelines, while not requiring coverage for detransition procedures • Barrhead, Alberta voted to ban pride flags and rainbow crosswalks from public property with a 57% majority • CDC's 2025 vaccine schedule recommends 36 doses by age two and over 70 doses by age eighteen • Conservative MP Jamil Jivani highlights 112 burned or vandalized churches in Canada since 2021 while Parliament displays Christmas tree • Syracuse judge Felicia Pitts-Davis faced backlash for arranging alternative judge for same-sex ceremony • LPGA implements new policy restricting male-bodied golfers from women's tournaments starting 2025 • Canada plans to send confiscated civilian firearms to Ukraine, with indigenous weapons exempted • EPA makes first climate-related arrest for "smuggling potent greenhouse gases," with $1.7 billion in penalties and 480 open investigations ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• University of Michigan has eliminated DEI statements from faculty hiring processes, citing the need to remove barriers to diversity of thought • Britain's highest court is examining the definition of "woman" in relation to Scotland's gender quotas for public boards • LPGA has implemented new policies regarding male-to-female transgender athletes, prioritizing competitive fairness • English Football Association reprimanded player Marc Guehi for adding "I ❤️ Jesus" to a rainbow armband • Alabama is proposing legislation giving detransitioners 15 years after turning 19 to pursue legal action against medical providers • Hawaii public schools were ordered by court to provide equal access to Good News Clubs (Christian groups) • Supreme Court conservatives expressed skepticism toward ACLU arguments regarding child gender transitions ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Fashion Awards named Alex Consani as Model of the Year, a transgender model who began transitioning around age twelve • Southwest Airlines eliminated DEI quotas and benchmarks following a federal civil rights complaint • Ohio implemented new bathroom laws based on biological sex, joining eleven other states with similar legislation • Bible sales increased 22% with YouVersion's prayer features seeing a 46% usage increase • Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey used post-game interview to emphasize faith over athletic achievement • GEICO implemented mandatory employee training on handling customer "misgendering" situations ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• ASU Professor Crystal Jackson argues against anti-trafficking laws, claiming they're discriminatory and suggesting legalization of sex work. • Mattel faces $5M lawsuit after misprinting adult website address on "Wicked" doll packaging. • Mark Zuckerberg seeking "active role" in Trump's tech policies, expressing regret over COVID censorship. • Las Vegas teacher faces backlash for teaching budget lessons by "evicting" students from desks. • DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) considering ending Daylight Saving Time, citing $434M annual economic cost. • Pacific Northwest Ballet casts male dancer as Sugar Plum Fairy in effort to "ungender" The Nutcracker. • Jaguar executive complains about "vile hatred" over company's woke rebrand that featured no cars. • State Department DEI head Desiree Cormier Smith's deleted posts reveal anti-Trump stance and support for anti-police rhetoric. ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Rumble and Babylon Bee are challenging California's new laws requiring platforms to police deepfakes and election content, with ADF's Phil Sechler calling it "California's war against political speech" • Joe Rogan turned a controversy into humor by making "dragon believer" his X profile description after Joy Behar of The View attempted to discredit him by claiming he believes in dragons • A Canadian town was fined $10,000 by the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal and required to send its mayor to "Human Rights 101" for not declaring June as Pride Month • Pat Hardy Elementary School in Alberta cancelled their Christmas concert citing religious diversity and concerns about holiday alcohol consumption as reasons for "inclusion" • UCLA's student government's Cultural Affairs Commission was discovered maintaining a discriminatory "no-hire list" targeting Jewish and Zionist applicants • The group 'Catholics for Choice' drew criticism for suggesting Mary's pregnancy with Jesus supports their cause • LeBron James's media company SpringHill reported significant losses of $28 million despite producing content for major streaming platforms • An Australian senator faced accusations of racism for suggesting elected officials should prioritize their own citizens' interests ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

-The Sun Belt states, particularly Florida and Texas, are experiencing significant population growth, while California lost 75,000 residents. -A renewed push to eliminate the Department of Education is underway, with legislation already introduced and support from President-elect Trump. -The Supreme Court is set to hear Tennessee's case defending restrictions on minor gender transitions, following revelations about financial motivations at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. -British Parliament is advancing legislation to legalize assisted suicide, amid concerns about following Canada's controversial path. -Ferrari has implemented mandatory DEI training and unconscious bias workshops for employees. -California is threatening police officers with felony charges if they assist federal immigration enforcement. -President Biden issued a comprehensive pardon for his son Hunter, covering an 11-year period including the Burisma timeline. ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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• Denver Mayor Mike Johnston threatened to block federal immigration agents, comparing his planned resistance to Tiananmen Square, prompting Senator Rand Paul to warn of potential removal from office. • Watertown Unified School Board in Wisconsin voted 8-1 to restrict locker rooms, restrooms, and sports teams to biological sex. • Georgetown Law refused to accommodate a pregnant student's exam schedule, citing "equity" concerns for non-birthing students. • Documents revealed Planned Parenthood sold 23-week-old aborted babies to UC San Diego for research, prompting Congressional investigation. • The Economist endorsed assisted suicide in England, drawing comparisons to Canada's expanding euthanasia policies. • Jaguar's woke marketing campaign featuring performance artists instead of cars led to stock decline. • Volvo released a commercial celebrating unplanned pregnancy and fatherhood, emphasizing traditional family values. ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Senator Mike Rounds introduced legislation to abolish the Department of Education, proposing to distribute its functions to other agencies • FEMA supervisor Marn'i Washington faces House Committee investigation for allegedly discriminating against Trump supporters during disaster relief • Target employee Denise Kendrick won reinstatement after being fired for writing "Trust in Jesus" on her name tag • Former Florida Congressman Dr. Dave Weldon selected to head CDC under Trump administration • MSNBC's Joy Reid suggested Trump supporters might engage in turning people in, advising viewers to cut off Trump-supporting family members • The View's Joy Behar proposed making all congressional bathrooms gender-neutral; Rep. Sarah McBride agreed to use facilities matching biological sex • J.K. Rowling defended women's rights and spoke out about transgender athletes in women's sports ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Senator Roger Marshall is introducing the "Defining Male and Female Act" to legally define biological sex, drawing from his experience as a physician who delivered over 5,000 babies • The House Oversight Committee has advanced the "Dismantle DEI Act" for a full vote, aiming to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives from federal agencies • Chicago's red-light cameras are under scrutiny after data showed South Side neighborhoods receive more tickets than North Side areas, prompting discussions about potential bias • Mountain West Conference faces legal challenges after five women's volleyball teams forfeit matches rather than compete against a biological male player • Ellen DeGeneres has reportedly relocated to rural England following Trump's victory, settling two hours outside London • Justin Trudeau faces criticism for prioritizing climate change policy while nearly half of Canadians are reportedly $200 away from financial hardship • Britain's NHS has proposed giving priority access to IVF treatment for "trans men" and lesbians, allowing them to receive treatment two years ahead of heterosexual couples ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• California voters rejected an $18 minimum wage increase, with about 240,000 votes difference • The Potential Energy Coalition launched a 'Talk Like a Human' campaign to rebrand climate activism messaging • Pennsylvania Department of Education rescinded mandatory "Culturally-Relevant and Sustaining Education Program" after legal challenge • DC Comics reimagined Superman as a climate refugee with anger issues and changed other hero origins • Elon Musk commented on falling birth rates, particularly noting Sweden's lowest rates since 1749 • Progressive Americans reportedly stockpiling Plan B pills and hormone treatments following Trump's victory ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Colorado ordered to pay $1.5 million to graphic designer Lorie Smith following Supreme Court victory over religious freedom case, ending a saga that included harassment of cake artist Jack Phillips • Essentia Health hospital faced backlash for offering free Chick-fil-A to staff, despite providing gender transition services, leading to administrative apology • St. Peter's Chapel in Lucerne introduced AI-powered confession system with a "Swiss-looking" digital Jesus programmed with New Testament teachings • Canadian PM Justin Trudeau dismissed citizens' financial concerns about affording basic necessities while promoting carbon tax agenda • Media studies research links historical antipathy toward Barney the Dinosaur to issues with masculinity and homophobia • Jaguar released a car commercial featuring no cars, instead showing people with sledgehammers and abstract concepts • Oregon reported highest abortion numbers since 2009, with 60% increase in out-of-state visitors and new Planned Parenthood facility near Idaho border ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Democratic lawmakers proposing bill to establish homelessness as a protected class, preventing cities from restricting public camping • Poll shows 75% of Americans support making transgender surgeries for children illegal, 10% increase since August • Rep. Nancy Mace introduced bill requiring House members to use bathrooms matching biological sex • 42 Fortune 100 companies now cover abortion travel costs while maintaining limited childcare benefits • Sheffield College creates "gender affirmation fund" for clothes and makeup despite Cass Review warnings • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia under investigation for 768 gender transition prescriptions for minors • Governor Pritzker declares state as safe haven for gender-related procedures • State Board approves optional biblical teachings in curriculum, starting August 2025 ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• California showed significant political shift with Trump gaining 40% of votes and Proposition 36 passing with 70% support, reversing soft-on-crime policies • Major corporations including Disney, Comcast, and IBM are quietly returning to X (formerly Twitter) despite previous public exodus • University of Rochester faced antisemitic incident with "Wanted" posters targeting Jewish faculty members • California's Acalanes Union High School District under federal probe for event excluding white faculty members • Anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe reached 2,444 incidents in 2023, with France recording nearly 1,000 cases • American Bible Society study reveals Scripture-engaged adults experience lower levels of loneliness • Former NFL player Benjamin Watson calls for men to take active roles in pro-life movement • Advance Auto Parts announcing closure of 500 stores by mid-2025 due to economic pressures ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• The Trump administration plans to dismantle approximately 500 DEI-related actions implemented across federal agencies during the Biden administration • State Department organized therapy sessions and "cry rooms" for employees distressed by Trump's victory • Former Trump official Ben Carson notes bureaucrats previously "slow-walked" policies they opposed • Michigan Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin opposes removing DEI programs from military • Actress Rachel Zegler apologized for post-election comments about Trump voters "never knowing peace" • Eva Longoria walked back comments about America becoming a "dystopian country" and her European residence • MSNBC's Jen Psaki discussed biological males in women's sports, claiming no threat to "safety or fairness" • Justin Trudeau promoted abortion access to high school students, citing disputed Charter rights ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• California, Colorado, and Hawaii voted to remove traditional marriage definitions from constitutions • Russia passed law banning child adoption by countries where gender transitioning is legal • Ohio Senate approved legislation requiring sex-based bathroom separation in schools • Oklahoma launching "Office of Religious and Patriotism" for schools • Eva Longoria announced plans to leave US for Mexico and Spain • Paramount+ releasing "Dear Satan" Christmas movie starring Jack Black • MSNBC reportedly lost approximately half their audience since election • Democrat Seth Moulton faces resignation calls over transgender sports comments ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Spirit Airlines stock has plummeted over 90% this year, preparing for bankruptcy and planning to furlough over 300 pilots in January • Microsoft Word's latest update flags terms like "maternity leave" as non-inclusive, suggesting alternatives like "parental leave" and "birth-related leave" • Idaho's Southwest District Health Board voted to stop offering COVID-19 vaccines at its facilities, following input from medical experts Dr. Ryan Cole and Dr. Peter McCullough • Canadian women's prison punished a female inmate with segregation after objecting to and being assaulted by a transgender inmate with a history of child predation; the Parole Board cited the attacker's indigenous heritage as a mitigating factor • La Leche League GB, Britain's oldest breastfeeding charity, faces controversy as trustee Miriam Main resigned after organization decided to welcome biological men into breastfeeding support groups • Disney's Snow White remake actress Rachel Zegler generating controversy over social media comments about Trump voters • Support groups claiming children as young as two can identify as transgender, citing case of one parent with two transgender children ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Hong Kong attempts to address low birth rates by placing baby pictures in government offices, assuming workers have simply forgotten about babies. • Fulani herdsmen kidnapped four more Nigerian Christians, adding to dozens taken in six months, with little response from police. • Twelve thousand Christians marched in Dublin, singing and carrying crosses, while Pastor John Ahern stressed that God does not bless churches unwilling to call out evil. • Emails reveal that the Gates Foundation introduced NIH officials to BioNTech’s CEO before the pandemic, with vaccine efforts starting weeks later; Gates had already invested $55 million in BioNTech stock. • A Louisiana court allows more discovery in a social media censorship case, scrutinizing government-Big Tech coordination, which Supreme Court justices viewed as a First Amendment issue. • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police uses fake online profiles to monitor “extremists,” including pro-family and pro-life content, broadening the term “extremism.” • A copyright ruling now permits third-party repairs on McDonald's ice cream machines, potentially fixing the infamous “broken ice cream machine” issue. ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Vice President-elect JD Vance suggests Europeans reconsider NATO funding after threats against Elon Musk’s free speech. • A mother’s video shows her supporting her children’s choices – except when they vote Republican. • Fulani herdsmen continue persecuting Christians in Nigeria, with six more dead and widespread hunger. • A former teacher assaulted Trump supporters, justifying it as a response to "fascism." • A Seattle plastic surgeon, fined $5 million, hastens surgeries before potential Trump restrictions. • A company offers a four-year cruise for those avoiding Trump, but its reliability is questionable. • Mattel recalls its "Wicked" dolls after mistakenly printing a porn site link on packaging. • Debenhams pulls a Christmas sweater after Christians protested its mockery. ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• FEMA Scandal: Whistleblowers revealed an official ordered workers to skip homes with Trump signs during Florida disaster relief; supervisor was terminated • Manufacturing Shift: Steve Madden is reducing Chinese manufacturing by 45% in anticipation of potential Trump tariffs • Gun Rights: Illinois federal judge struck down the state's ban on semiautomatic weapons, citing constitutional rights • New York Legislation: Governor Hochul introduced the "Empire State Freedom Initiative," following a controversial abortion amendment • Yale Controversy: Chief psychiatry resident Dr. Amanda Calhoun advised cutting off Trump-supporting family members during holidays • Media Debate: CNN panel discussion on transgender athletes in women's sports ended in controversial confrontation • Viral Commentary: Video questioning women's rights claims under Trump administration gains traction • Religious Persecution: Ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria, with recent Fulani herdsmen attacks resulting in multiple deaths ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Electoral Impact: Oberlin College professor canceled class, claiming inability to teach following election results • Identity Politics: Vice President Harris' defeat prompted discussions about the role of DEI in electoral politics • Corporate Change: Target stores returning to "Merry Christmas" messaging instead of "Happy Holidays" • Alberta Legislation: Premier Danielle Smith introduced bill requiring parental permission for pronoun changes and sexual education participation • Florida Education: State faced criticism for removing certain materials from schools, labeled as "book banning" • Abortion Politics: Seven states passed expanded abortion amendments, while Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota maintained restrictions • Religious Persecution: 34 Christians were forced from their homes in Sudan due to religious and racial discrimination • Digital Rights: Pakistan government working with vigilante groups to increase enforcement of blasphemy laws • Immigration Policy: New York City ended program providing weekly food allowance to illegal immigrants ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• The View hosts Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg made controversial claims about the election, with Hostin blaming "uneducated white voters" and Whoopi claiming voter deaths • MSNBC's Joe Scarborough acknowledged that Democrat positions on transgender sports affected election outcomes, noting 85% of Americans oppose biological males in women's sports • Trump achieved narrowed margins in traditionally blue states including Illinois, New Jersey, and New York • Six states are challenging Biden's Title IX regulations regarding transgender athletes in women's sports • Delaware elected Sarah McBride as the first transgender person to Congress • Nebraska voters rejected a pro-abortion amendment that would have allowed late-term procedures • New York passed an Equal Rights Amendment removing sex distinctions and protecting abortion rights • North Dakota voters rejected marijuana decriminalization ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Florida voters rejected Amendment 4, which would have established unlimited abortion rights in the state constitution • Georgetown University is offering stress relief items like Legos and coloring books to help students cope with election day • A Seattle French teacher was exposed for requiring students to describe Trump negatively in language exercises • Olympic boxing faced controversy after medical reports revealed Algerian "female" champion Imane Khelif is biologically male • FEMA call centers are failing to answer nearly 50% of calls from disaster victims, with hour-plus wait times • House report reveals Biden administration spent nearly $1 billion on COVID vaccine and mask messaging • Luther Rice College in Georgia is challenging state discrimination over financial aid denial based on religious status • FBI arrested a Michigan man for threatening conservative Christians, who used threatening usernames on social media ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

• Alberta facing controversy over parental consent requirements - needed for dental work but not for abortions • Premier Danielle Smith introducing legislation to ban transgender surgeries for minors in Alberta • UC San Diego implementing mandatory climate change courses for all incoming freshmen • Missouri pro-life groups organizing convoy protest against Amendment 3 (abortion legislation) • Transgender activist organization sent incorrect voting status texts to Pennsylvania voters • Britain implements law banning silent prayer near abortion facilities • Canadian doctor suggested euthanasia as "God's tool" to cancer patient • Community supports Michigan mom whose hospitalized son missed Halloween by leaving candy at her door ___ 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. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!