RNS Morning Report - Amid criticism from religious detractors, Vance speaks at religious freedom summit

Top Stories Amid criticism from religious detractors, Vance speaks at religious freedom summit WASHINGTON (RNS) — The speech came as the Trump administration, just 2 weeks old, is already facing lawsuits arguing that it violated the religious freedom of Christians in the U.S.   Pro-Trump Arab American group changes its name after the president’s Gaza ‘Riviera’ comments LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Arab Americans for Trump helped lead voter outreach efforts for Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election in swing states such as Michigan and Arizona.   Second minister accuses T.D. Jakes of sexual misconduct in defamation suit filing (RNS) — Richard Youngblood made his claims in a legal filing in a defamation suit Jakes brought against Youngblood’s brother, Duane, who was the first to accuse the Texas megachurch pastor.   Establishment US Jewish organizations mum on Trump’s Gaza plan (RNS) — The American Jewish Committee, a staunch supporter of Israel, issued a statement saying the president’s plan raises ‘a wealth of questions.’   Report details 17 cases of abuse by IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle (RNS) — ‘His actions not only violated the sanctity of his role but also caused profound harm to those he was meant to guide and protect,’ the report said.   RNS Opinion Trump is trying to divide us. Here’s why I’m optimistic about the next four years. (RNS) — We are sending a clear message that cuts through the administration’s noise: We will not let you beat us.   America taking over Gaza is a very bad idea (RNS) — The idea is flawed — in every crucial way.   ICYMI A dispute between New Orleans archbishop and Second Harvest board goes nuclear (RNS) — For more than four decades, leaders of Second Harvest and the Catholic Church in New Orleans had been partners in fighting hunger. Then a dispute over money and control forced a standoff.   Refugee advocates rally outside White House amid furloughs, frozen funds WASHINGTON (RNS) — The crowd of about 100 was protesting Trump's suspension of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, which vets refugees for entry into the United States and works with refugee resettlement agencies. In Other News Trump signs executive order keeping men out of women’s sports The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88   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