Pete Hegseth’s Easter Remarks, Savannah Guthrie’s Faith Amid Loss, Churches Confront Trump Immigration Impact

Top headlines for Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth draws a striking Easter parallel, comparing the rescue of a downed U.S. pilot in Iran to the resurrection of Jesus. Savannah Guthrie shares a heartfelt Easter message about questioning God amid personal loss. Meanwhile, American church leaders speak out against the impact of the Trump administration’s immigration policies on their congregations.

00:11 Hegseth sees similarity between US airman rescue, Resurrection
00:58 Savannah Guthrie questions if Jesus ever felt pain like hers
01:49 Trump immigration policies are 'reshaping' US church: NAE leader
02:43 Evangelists free to preach the Gospel outside Texas mosque
03:35 India delays foreign donations bill after Christians' concerns
04:31 Ryan Seacrest shares why faith is important on 'American Idol'
05:18 Franklin Graham delivers Easter message from Minneapolis

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• Hegseth sees similarity between US airman rescue, Resurrection | Politics
• Savannah Guthrie questions if Jesus ever felt pain like hers | U.S.
• Trump immigration policies are 'reshaping' US church: NAE leader | Politics
• Evangelists free to preach the Gospel outside Texas mosque | U.S.
• India delays foreign donations bill after Christians' concerns | World
• Ryan Seacrest shares why faith is important on 'American Idol'
• Franklin Graham delivers Easter message from Minneapolis | Church & Ministries