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 protesters block roads in Israel over military draft• U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats raise legal questionsScripture References• Genesis 4 — The voice of your brother's blood• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart in the hand of the Lord• 2 Corinthians 4 — Treasure in jars of clay• Romans 13 — The sword of the state• Psalm 46:1-2 — God is our refuge and strengthSponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study — not generic AI. Six study modes. Ask anything about any passage — geography, culture, original Hebrew or Greek, theology, apologetics. No ads, no data collection. Download on the App Store.Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSConnect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode