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Top headlines for Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Mark Driscoll faces backlash over a Mother’s Day post about Mary and Planned Parenthood, America prepares for its 250th birthday with faith-infused national celebrations, and the Southern Baptist Convention’s ERLC delivers its 100th ultrasound machine through the Psalm 139 Project. Plus, a Mississippi church asks for help rebuilding after a tornado, the White House unveils a new counterterrorism strategy targeting anti-American extremist threats, Louisville agrees to pay $800,000 in attorneys’ fees in a major Christian free speech case, and “American Idol” winner Hannah Harper opens up about faith, motherhood and postpartum depression.

00:11 Mark Driscoll takes shot at Planned Parenthood on Mother’s Day
00:59 America 250: 5 major events celebrating nation's birthday
01:57 ERLC gifts 100th ultrasound machine to pro-life pregnancy centers
02:52 Mississippi church seeks help rebuilding after tornado
04:33 Trump counterterrorism strategy warns of 'transgender ideologies'
05:30 Christian photographer refuses to back down, wins big battle
06:18 Hannah Harper wins ‘American Idol'