Fortis News with Jimmy Hicks

Fortis News delivers daily updates on the most relevant headlines from a biblical perspective. Tune in for a thoughtful approach to current events, designed to keep you both informed and spiritually grounded.



Gunmen Open Fire On Funeral & The Church Of England’s Costly Priorities

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
  • • Gunmen attack mourners at a funeral in Jordan.
  • • Report warns The Church of England is overspending.
  • • Arizona man attacks neighbors for refusing his cocaine.
  • • Healthy newborn surrendered in a Knoxville baby box.

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Podcaster Says To Keep ‘Pistols Firing’ At Vance & Mamdani’s ICE Video Stirs Backlash

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
  • • Jennifer Welch calls to keep “pistols firing” at Vance.
  • • Mamdani releases training video on handling ICE encounters.
  • • Welfare boss accused of stealing over $20,000 in benefits.
  • • Bernie’s million-dollar backing comes with some irony.

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Iran Advances Plot Against Americans & Harvard Panelist Pushes Weight-Loss Conspiracy

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
  • • Iran steps up efforts to target Americans overseas.
  • • Qatar’s university funding raises academic freedom concerns.
  • • Harvard panelist injects politics into weight-loss medicine.
  • • Vandal attacks an Iwo Jima memorial with a sledgehammer.

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Pastor Running for Senate Rejects Inerrancy & Judge’s AI Order Cites Fake Case

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:07:50 +0000
  • • Pastor seeking Senate seat rejects an error-free Bible.
  • • Brazilian prosecutors seek to retry student over “transphobic” posts.
  • • Judge’s AI-assisted order cites a nonexistent court case.
  • • “Muhammad” slips in BabyCenter’s rankings.

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Homeschool Mom Sues School District & Democrat Wants Opponent Jailed

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
  • • Oregon mom sues over Christian curriculum reimbursement.
  • • Trump announces Audi plant bringing 4,500 Georgia jobs.
  • • Angie Nixon wants her Senate opponent jailed.
  • • Texas county judge attends Paris leadership program.

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Mystery Texts Promote Transgender Toolkit & Pro-Life Canadian Ticketed Again

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
  • • Mysterious texts promote transgender toolkit to families.
  • • TikToker claims she chose abortion because her baby was a boy.
  • • Canadian ticketed for displaying pro-life sign.
  • • Social Security benefits rise as workers’ real wages fall.

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Nancy Mace’s Ex-Fiancé Charged in Assault Case & Refugees Get Housing Priority

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
  • • Nancy Mace’s ex-fiancé charged in alleged assault case.
  • • U.S. troops arrive in Panama for jungle training.
  • • Refugees get Dutch housing priority as young adults wait.
  • • Gas-only cars fall below half of new vehicle sales worldwide.

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Christianity Today Questions Elisabeth Elliot’s Sexuality & Candidate’s Odd Priorities

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
  • • Christianity Today says Elisabeth Elliot may have been bisexual.
  • • Queensland assisted deaths soar as safeguards face review.
  • • A candidate makes promises beyond her office’s powers.

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Student Accused of Poisoning Colleague’s Tea & “In Christ Alone” Deemed White Privilege

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
  • • Student accused of poisoning colleague’s tea.
  • • Dean reportedly calls “in Christ alone” white privilege.
  • • Catholic voter challenges Talarico on abortion.
  • • Christian employee wins vaccine mandate case.

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Cuban Bank Sanctioned Over Iran Dealings & Girls Protest Male Teammate

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
  • • Rubio sanctions Cuban bank over Iran ties.
  • • Transgender suspect accused of assaulting boy.
  • • Thirteen girls walk off race to protest male teammate.
  • • Catholic theologian urges permanent synodal process.

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Iranian Woman Faces Death Over Social Post & Obama’s Israel Remarks Draw Fire

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
• Iranian woman sentenced to death for a post insulting Mohammed • Obama’s account of Israel’s origins draws criticism • Sen. Markey’s internship posting emphasizes minority applicants • Netflix lays off about 1,000 employees ___ 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!



Canada Surpasses 100,000 Euthanasia Deaths & Democrat Says “We Have Guns Too”

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
• Canada’s euthanasia program reaches a grim milestone • Report links climate disasters to increased child marriage • Cornell bans fraternity parties after sexual assault allegation • Democratic candidate declares “We have guns too” ___ 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!



Rubio Approves Egypt Military Aid & Trump Revokes 250,000 Visas

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
• Marco Rubio approves $320 million in military aid to Egypt • State Department reports more than 250,000 visa revocations • Houston mother accused of killing daughter after custody ruling • Substitute teacher suspended over OnlyFans page ___ 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!



FedEx Faces Pressure Over Abortion Pills & Biden Joins Planned Parenthood Gala

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
• Pro-life shareholders urge FedEx to stop shipping abortion pills • Joe Biden speaks at Planned Parenthood’s gala • Some legal immigrants lose Medicaid under new restrictions • ChatGPT trainers fired for using ChatGPT to do their work ___ 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!



Teen Riots Sweep France & Newsom Adds Islamic Holidays

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
• French school riots injure hundreds of officers • Florida schools risk losing funding over sexually explicit materials • ICE officers barred from chasing drivers who refuse to stop • Newsom adds two Islamic state holidays ___ 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!



Pfizer Sued Over Vaccine Claims & Canada Plans Free Snorting Straws for Inmates

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:00 +0000
• Florida sues Pfizer over alleged COVID vaccine deception • Ten noncitizens face election charges in Minnesota • AOC praises immigration enforcement resistance from a church pulpit • Canada introduces prison supplies intended for “safer snorting” ___ 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!



Innocent Woman Jailed 13 Days & Abortion Bot Coaches Girls to Lie

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:13:04 +0000
• Florida woman jailed after investigators mishandle evidence • Chatbot tells girls abortion pills are safe and tells them to lie to ER doctors • Wisconsin parents' locker room warnings go ignored before student fight prompts police response ___ 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!



Canada Tells Chaplains to Leave God Out & Biden’s Title IX Rewrite Scrubbed

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:57:50 +0000
• Canadian military chaplains told not to reference God in public prayers • Education Department scrubs Biden’s Title IX rewrite and restores 2020 rules • Study links short-video learning to worse memory and weaker brain activity • MLB explores playing a game at Grand Teton National Park ___ 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!



Toddler Euthanized in Netherlands & Feds Target Low-Value Degrees

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:20:36 +0000
• Netherlands approves first euthanasia case for child under new rules • Idaho judge upholds protections for parents rejecting child vaccinations • Alberta voters consider starting process toward leaving Canada • Education Department cuts federal loans to low-earning college programs ___ 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!