Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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 the shutting down of the government shutdown, Senator Schumer’s leadership at risk, the best county in the U.S. to raise a family, and visit of Syrian President al-Sharaa to the White House.
Part I (00:14 – 08:54)
The Government Shutdown is Shutting Down: And the Future of Senator Chuck Schumer’s Leadership in the Senate is at Risk
Part II (08:54 – 19:02)
What’s the Best County to Raise a Family? It Depends on Who You Ask – The Washington Post Shows Its Bias Toward Liberal Territory

• What’s the best place to raise a family? We scored every county. by The Washington Post (Youyou Zhou)

Part III (19:02 – 26:50)
History Can Turn Very Quickly: Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa Makes Historic Visit to Meet with President Trump at the White House
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