US Troops Killed in Iran Strikes, Georgia Church Leader Sentenced, Judge Halts Trump Refugee Plan

Top headlines for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

A former Georgia church leader receives 25 years in prison for the sexual abuse of a middle school boy, with prosecutors praising the victim’s bravery. A federal judge halts former President Trump’s Operation PARRIS, blocking the controversial plan to re-vet thousands of refugees in Minnesota. And in the Middle East, four U.S. service members are killed during Operation Epic Fury as Iranian missile strikes claim the lives of nine civilians in Israel, escalating the conflict following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader.

00:11 Former Worship with Wonders Church leader sentenced to 25 years
01:00 Judge halts Trump's refugee re-vetting operation
01:55 30 more indicted over Cities Church worship service disruption
02:45 US troops killed in Iran operations; 9 Israelis killed in strikes
03:34 4 things to know about Jim Rigby, James Talarico's pastor
04:24 Nearly 1 in 7 Christian colleges have abortion ties
05:11 Dallas Jenkins, Jonathan Roumie reflect on spiritual warfare

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• Former Worship with Wonders Church leader sentenced to 25 years | U.S.
• Judge halts Trump's refugee re-vetting operation | Politics
• 30 more indicted over Cities Church worship service disruption | U.S.
• US troops killed in Iran operations; 9 Israelis killed in strikes | U.S.
• 4 things to know about Jim Rigby, James Talarico's pastor | U.S.
• Nearly 1 in 7 Christian colleges have abortion ties | U.S.
• Dallas Jenkins, Jonathan Roumie reflect on spiritual warfare | Entertainment