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.



IVF’s “Happy Baby” Pitch & Two Unlikely Senate Firsts

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
  • The next Congress is already making history.
  • A daycare CEO wins a Minnesota House seat.
  • IVF test ranks embryos by depression risk.
  • Canada’s budget spares pro-life centers.

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Satanic Temple Wins Holiday Ruling & Pastor Suggests Joseph Wore A Princess Dress

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
  • Florida puts terror label on Muslim group.
  • Satanic Temple gets green light for Iowa Capitol event.
  • Michigan to test software predicting prison violence.
  • Pastor suggests Joseph wore a princess dress.

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Google Adds A Catch To School Search & FAA Sets A Deadline For ’80s Tech

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
  • Indiana town’s ICE deal faces county pushback.
  • Google changes how students access Search.
  • Call Her Daddy draws criticism over divorce advice.
  • FAA makes plans to ditch outdated tech.

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Canada Proposes Advance MAID Requests & Trump’s New Chief Pledges ‘Total Devotion’

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
  • MP says dad was offered MAID as Canada weighs expansion.
  • Trump’s new chief of staff pledges “total devotion.”
  • Nation of Islam minister joins Jocelyn Benson’s team.
  • El-Sayed calls Michigan the “capital of Arab America.”

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ChatGPT Advice Leads To Woman’s Death & All-Ages Drag Group Talks Autism

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:02:46 +0000
  • Parents sue OpenAI after their daughter’s death.
  • An all-ages drag group talks autism on local TV.
  • Ousted Bachelor host Chris Harrison makes a comeback.
  • NBA rookie complains about the league.

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Voters Enshrine Abortion In Two States & West Hollywood Recognizes Polyamory

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
  • Virginia and Nevada approve abortion amendments.
  • White evangelicals’ share of midterm voters drops.
  • West Hollywood OKs multi-partner registration.
  • Council of Europe urges early sex education.
  • New Jersey bill targets microplastics in chewing gum.

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Student Says Republicans Should Be Shot & Talarico Targets Filibuster

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
  • Utah student says Republicans should be shot.
  • Netflix documentary spotlights alleged Cornell assault.
  • Talarico calls for ending the Senate filibuster.
  • Democrats flip a GOP statehouse seat in Alabama.

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Election Results Still Undecided & Megan Rapinoe Says Sports Were Never Fair

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:21:56 +0000
  • Private jet crashes near Mar-a-Lago, killing nine.
  • Study tracks how abortion access shifted in states with bans.
  • America waits as some midterm races remain uncalled.
  • Retired soccer star backs trans inclusion in women’s sports.

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Democrat Backs Republican in Senate Showdown & Trump Threat Lands Woman In Jail

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
  • Michigan Democrat rejects her party’s Senate nominee.
  • Woman jailed over alleged Trump death threat.
  • Canada’s EU membership push faces opposition.
  • Christian family sues Vermont over tuition rules.

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Bill Gates Says AI Is Coming For Jobs & Hookup Podcaster Admits Abortion Shame

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000
  • Democrat pastor running for Senate admits there are two genders.
  • Alberta restricts pride flags in schools.
  • Hookup podcaster reveals the shame she carries after abortion.
  • Bill Gates says AI is coming for jobs, with 20 years of disruption ahead.

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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. ___ 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!



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. ___ 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!



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. ___ 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!



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. ___ 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!



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. ___ 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!



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. ___ 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!



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. ___ 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!



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. ___ 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!



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. ___ 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!