RNS Morning Report - Tulsi Gabbard's religious background is not complicated, say American Hindus

Top Stories Tulsi Gabbard’s religious background is not complicated, say American Hindus (RNS) — Alongside criticisms of her political history, Gabbard has long fielded questions about her particular branch of Hindu faith, which many have referred to as a ‘cult.’   ‘A test of faith’: In Altadena congregations, no family untouched by fire (RNS) — In historically diverse Altadena, where more than 9,000 structures were destroyed in the fire, some congregations have dozens of families who lost homes.   With federal funds stopped, local faith groups plan to redouble private efforts to settle refugees PITTSBURGH (RNS) — Moving forward, experts say, private donations and volunteers from local faith groups will be more crucial than ever.   Full-scale replica of Anne Frank’s hidden annex opens in NYC NEW YORK (AP) — The exhibit at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan represents the first time the annex has been completely recreated outside of Amsterdam, where the space is a central part of the Anne Frank House museum.   RNS Opinion Suspending PEPFAR: An emergency of our own making (RNS) — Trump’s stop-work order came with such power and authority that, literally, it caused global momentum on fighting HIV to simply stop.   Hind Rajab: The Anne Frank of Gaza’s genocide (RNS) — One year later, her name must never be forgotten.   ICYMI In congregations, fear, misinformation and preparation after ICE policy change (RNS) — Facing misinformation and decreases in attendance, clergy whose congregations include immigrants are working to prepare their flocks for potential ICE raids while at worship.   Black ministers denounce Project 2025, urge collective Black resistance (RNS) — The ministers’ statement also criticized white evangelicals, whom it described as ‘drunk on the religion of white Christian nationalism.’ In Other News Texas could join Louisiana with a law to require the Ten Commandments in classrooms Bishop of Liverpool under pressure to quit over sexual misconduct allegations   Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. RNS is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend