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Kyiv Under Fire, Primary Day Reshuffles, and a Quiet Missionary's Legacy — June 2, 2026

Charles King walks through the war in Ukraine, a major U.S. primary day, and the quiet death of a missionary whose faithfulness sent the gospel to the ends of the earth. Plus briefs on transgender troops, Israeli draft protests, and U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats.

Stories Covered

• Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 14, traps others in rubble

• Major primary day in six states reshapes the field for November

• Dale Rhoton, quiet cofounder of Operation Mobilisation, dies

• Federal appeals court rules Pentagon's transgender troop ban was illegal

• Ultra-Orthodox…

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