Military Drops Wicca, Mark Driscoll Legal Threat, Texas Declares Nuclear Family Month

Top headlines for Monday, June 8, 2026

The Pentagon cuts its list of recognized religious affiliations from 211 to 31, sparking accusations of Christian nationalism; a Michigan church and an Iowa megachurch battle city officials over ministries tied to feeding and serving their communities; and Pastor Mark Driscoll threatens legal action after former ministry leaders resign amid allegations of a church split. Plus, Brendan Fraser reflects on playing Dwight Eisenhower in Pressure, Ben Sasse warns of a growing crisis of male loneliness, and a Texas mayor declares June “Nuclear Family Month."

00:11 Dept. of War removes about 180 belief systems from religion list
01:07 Church says city targeting food pantry over religious beliefs
01:55 Mark Driscoll threatens legal action against former leaders
02:43 Brendan Fraser on playing Dwight Eisenhower in 'Pressure'
03:30 Iowa city rejects megachurch’s request to move into former bank
04:20 Ben Sasse warns about male loneliness, negative effects of school
05:09 Texas city makes Nuclear Family Month proclamation

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