IT MATTERS. Two teachers in California refused to hide student decisions about gender from parents and as a result, were placed on administrative leave. They sued to keep their jobs and on December 22, 2025, U.S. District Judge Rober Benitez issued a permanent injunction against what he called “parental exclusion policies.” One grassroots group has said that gender secrecy policies that keep parents from learning key details about their children exist in at least 1,215 school districts across 27 states; here's what you need to know.
POLITICS. Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani took the Mayoral oath of office at Midnight on January 1 in New York City’s old city hall subway station. Mayor Mamdani was sworn in on his mother’s Quaran, and stated unequivocally that he will “govern as a democratic socialist."
Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse announced recently that he has stage-four pancreatic cancer that has metastasized. Despite what he calls a “death sentence,” Sen. Sasse is focusing on his hope in Christ.
HAPPENING HERE. A Bible App helped a non-verbal child with autism find his voice—literally. Don’t miss this encouraging story.
In partnership with a local church, a Christian coffee shop in Colorado is helping local homeless individuals obtain food, clothes, shoes, haircuts, and other key items. Some in the community have protested the outreach simply because of faith; here’s the story.
A mother in Maine is locked in a parental rights battle with the judicial system. Emily Bickford is challenging judicial authority because the judge in her case ruled that Bickford may not read the Bible to her daughter or take her to church. Here's why it matters.
INTERNATIONAL. CBN News’ Julie Stahl reported yesterday that protests in Iran have forced a government shutdown in 21 provinces. Businesses, universities, and government offices are closed, and some online footage shows violent confrontations. Here’s the story.
The son of an imprisoned South Korean pastor is speaking out about his father’s plight and thanked CBN News for covering the story.
Chuck Holton reported this week that Russian drone operators are using Ukrainian civilians for target practice, calling it a "human safari". Here are the details.
Missionary Carole Ward is sharing Christ and training believers in Africa’s Sahel region, one of the most dangerous areas in Africa. Here’s Ward’s remarkable story and how you pray for the region.
HEALTH. Dr. William Li’s book, Eat to Beat Disease, explains the natural defense systems of the human body and the 200 foods that assist in fighting disease. Don’t miss this story from CBN News Senior Medical Reporter Lorie Johnson. And on this week’s edition of Healthy Living, Johnson interviewed Sam Hodges, President of GriefShare. He discussed navigating the holidays after a loss.
ENTERTAINMENT. As antisemitism rises worldwide, the film Nuremberg has sparked sharp reflection about the Holocaust. Actor Russell Crowe stars as Nazi leader Hermann Göring; here's why the film is striking a powerful chord with audiences.
Hockey player Billy Garaffa once went into cardiac arrest in the middle of a game and was dead on the ice for 16 minutes. Here’s the amazing story of his encounter with the afterlife.
As the New Year begins, are you listening to the Conversations from Studio 5 podcast? Download it here.
San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy put his faith into action during the Christmas holidays by partnering with this global brand to bless nine families in need.
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