Top headlines for Tuesday, March 24, 2026

We explore the newly installed marble statue of Christopher Columbus at the White House, commemorating the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States, and the varying public reactions it has sparked. Next, we shift focus to the escalating tensions in the Middle East, where the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz is gaining prominence in the unfolding conflict.

We'll also cover the Catholics for Catholics gala held in Washington, D.C., featuring notable speakers like Candace Owens and Carrie Prejean Boller, highlighting the fusion of religious and political discourse. Lastly, we bring you the emotional story of Pastor Wulfrano Portillo from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who has been deported to Mexico, delving into the implications for his community and the broader conversation on immigration.

00:11 US planning potential weeks-long operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz, possibly seize Kharg Island
01:00 United Methodist Church, SMU to continue relationship, end lawsuit
01:53 3 highlights from Catholic gala featuring Candace Owens
02:35 Pastor deported to Mexico after decades of ministry
03:22 Judge drops charges against woman in Cities Church case
04:12 WH erects replica of Christopher Columbus statue toppled in 2020
05:03 High Point men united by John 15:13 ahead of NCAA win