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Maryland’s Largest School District Must Pay $1.5M to Parents in LGBT Curriculum Case

A federal judge has ordered Maryland’s largest public school district to pay $1.5 million to a group of religious parents after the district eliminated notice and opt-out options for LGBT-themed classroom books.

Nashville Teacher Threatened With Termination Over LGBT-Themed Book Refusal
A first-grade teacher at a Nashville public charter school says he was threatened with termination after requesting a religious accommodation that would allow him to avoid reading an LGBT-themed children’s book to his students.
Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Transgender Bathroom Bill
Kansas lawmakers have voted to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of legislation restricting access to certain public restrooms and locker rooms based on biological sex.
Trump’s Board of Peace Launch Secures Billions for Gaza, Including $10B U.S. Commitment
Global leaders convened in Washington this week to address the future of the Gaza Strip, with several nations announcing major financial commitments aimed at stabilizing and rebuilding.

Appeals Court Clears Way for Louisiana to Enforce Ten Commandments Classroom Law

A federal appeals court has ruled that Louisiana may proceed with enforcing a state law requiring public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, lifting a previous injunction that had blocked implementation of the measure. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated an earlier order that prevented the law from taking effect.

EU Resolution Raises Alarm Over Turkey’s Expulsion of 300 Foreign Christian Leaders
ADF International criticized Turkey’s rejection of a European Parliament resolution on the deportation of foreign Christian workers, calling the policy an “attack on Christians” and urging stronger protections for religious freedom and due process. The European Parliament’s resolution highlighted the cases of at least 300 foreign Christians.
Pete Hegseth Links America’s Founding to Christian Faith, Warns of ‘Godless Left’ at NRB Event
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered a keynote address at the National Religious Broadcasters’ Freedom 250 Celebration in Nashville, arguing that the United States was founded upon biblical principles and warning against what he described as growing secular opposition to Christianity.
Global Methodist Church Surpasses 7,000 Member Congregations Worldwide
A theologically conservative denomination formed in response to divisions within the United Methodist Church has grown to include more than 7,000 congregations, marking another milestone. The Global Methodist Church, which officially launched in 2022, announced the development on Wednesday in a post on its Facebook page.