NYC Boosts Staten Island Security, Syria Ceasefire With SDF, Senate Hopeful Declares America ‘Not A Christian Nation’
Top headlines for Tuesday, January 20, 2026
In this episode, we cover New York City’s decision to boost police presence at Staten Island houses of worship after a string of vandalism incidents, Syria’s sudden nationwide ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces following weeks of clashes, and a Texas Senate candidate’s claim that the U.S., though influenced by the “radical teachings of Jesus,” is not a Christian nation.
00:11 Kathy Hochul says ICE is making people afraid to attend church
00:59 Christian leaders react to activists storming So. Baptist church
01:45 NYC police increasing presence at churches after disruption
02:28 Syria ceasefire raises hopes despite concerns for Christians
03:21 Most Americans back SCOTUS rulings on religious liberty
04:09 James Talarico says 'America is not a Christian nation'
05:02 Trip Lee’s first worship project shaped by chronic illness
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- Kathy Hochul says ICE is making people afraid to attend church | Politics
- Christian leaders react to activists storming So. Baptist church | U.S.
- NYC police increasing presence at churches after disruption | U.S.
- Syria ceasefire raises hopes despite concerns for Christians | World
- Most Americans back SCOTUS rulings on religious liberty | Politics
- James Talarico says 'America is not a Christian nation' | Politics
- Trip Lee’s first worship project shaped by chronic illness | Entertainment
