FBI Warns Parents of Child Exploitation Ring, Kansas Passes Trans Bathroom Ban, Pope Rejects Trum...
Top headlines for Friday, February 20, 2026
In this episode, federal authorities warn parents about the rise of the 764 network, a chilling child exploitation ring infiltrating popular gaming platforms to groom and blackmail kids as young as eight. Next, Kansas lawmakers override Governor Laura Kelly’s veto of a controversial bill restricting access to women’s restrooms and locker rooms, igniting a fierce debate over privacy and discrimination. Finally, Pope Leo XIV declines President Trump’s invitation to join the newly formed Board of Peace, signaling the Vatican’s preference for working through the United Nations in global crisis management.
00:11 Bright Star Missionary Baptist pastor charged with rape
00:56 Parents warned about the dangers of 764 child exploitation group
01:51 Heavy snow led to explosion at NY church, investigators reveal
02:40 Kansas lawmakers override Dem. gov's veto of trans bathroom bill
03:34 Christian, Muslim leaders join forces, criticize Nigerian gov't
04:27 Pope Leo XIV declines invite to join Trump's Board of Peace
05:16 Global Methodist Church passes 7K member congregations
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• Bright Star Missionary Baptist pastor charged with rape | U.S. (www.christianpost.com/news/bright-star-missionary-baptist-pastor-charged-with-rape.html)
• Parents warned about the dangers of 764 child exploitation group | Living (www.christianpost.com/news/parents-warned-about-the-dangers-of-764-child-exploitation-group.html)
• Heavy snow led to explosion at NY church, investigators reveal | U.S. (www.christianpost.com/news/heavy-snow-led-to-explosion-at-ny-church-investigators-reveal.html)
• Kansas lawmakers override Dem. gov's veto of trans bathroom bill | Politics (www.christianpost.com/news/kansas-lawmakers-override-dem-govs-veto-of-trans-bathroom-bill.html)
• Christian, Muslim leaders join forces, criticize Nigerian gov't | World (www.christianpost.com/news/christian-muslim-leaders-join-forces-criticize-nigerian-govt.html)
• Pope Leo XIV declines invite to join Trump's Board of Peace | Politics (www.christianpost.com/news/pope-leo-xiv-declines-invite-to-join-trumps-board-of-peace.html)
• Global Methodist Church passes 7K member congregations | Church & Ministries (www.christianpost.com/news/global-methodist-church-passes-7k-member-congregations.html)
