Tuesday, June 30, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses SCOTUS’s rulings on mail-in ballots, Trump’s firing of the FTC Commissioner, the Federal Reserve, and the privacy of digital devices. He also discusses King Charles discarding of his role as defender of the faith, the end of Pride month, and the decrease of American support for same-sex marriage.
Part I (00:14 – 13:50)
Mail-in Voting, Trump’s Firing of FTC Commissioner, the Federal Reserve, and the Privacy of Digital Devices: SCOTUS Dropped Many Important Decisions Yesterday

• Watson v. National Republic Committee by The Supreme Court of the United States
• Trump v. Slaughter by The Supreme Court of the United States
• Court prevents Trump from firing Fed governor by SCOTUSblog (Amy Howe)
• Trump v. Cook by The Supreme Court of the United States
• Chatrie v. United States by The Supreme Court of the United States

Part II (13:50 – 22:18)
King Charles Discards Role as Defender of the Faith: King Charles Attempts to Reshape Understanding of the Monarch in Light of His Postmodern Worldview
Part III (22:18 – 29:21)
Pride 2026 Month Comes to an End and Organizers Are Worried – Americans are Rethinking Support for Same-Sex Marriage

• Pride March Caps Joyous New York June, but Anxiety Tempers Hope by The New York Times (Liam Stack and Eliza Shapiro)
• Gay Marriage Is Dividing Republicans, Again by The New York Times (Sabrina Tavernise)

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