Trump’s Controversial Pick to Oversee U.S. Intelligence, and a Surge in Preventable Diseases
Plus, how Marcia Lucas was "the heart" behind "Star Wars."
Here’s what we’re covering:
Iran War Live Updates, by The New York Times
Order Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says, by Andrew Duehren and Alan Feuer
Trump Names Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National...
A Growing Data Center Pollution Threat, and the Last of the Jan. 6 Cases
Plus, why veterinarians are learning to handle honeybees.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Primary Elections Live Updates, by The New York Times
Stocks Hit a Record as Worries About Middle East and A.I. Ease, by Joe Rennison and Aruni Soni
Trump’s Vision for A.I. Dominance Comes With Major Air Pol...
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:12 – 10:59)Russia and Ukraine, the U.S. and Iran: Updates on the Major Conflicts on the World Scene Right Now
Political Turmoil Will Not Derail Killer Robot Program, Ousted Minister Says by The New Yo...
How Tech Executives Limit Their Kids’ Screen Time, and Trump’s Race to Finish His Ballroom
Plus, the political emails are coming for you.
Here’s what we’re covering:
States Seek $200 Billion From Meta Over Child Social Media Addiction Claims, by Cecilia Kang, Eli Tan and Emmy Martin
Silicon Valley Executives Are Tech Fans. Just Not for Their Own Kids., by David Streitfeld
Deadly I...
Huge Data Breach Leaves F.B.I. Scrambling, and Russian Attacks Destroy Millions of Books
Plus, the new job title taking over LinkedIn.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its Employees, by Dustin Volz, Alan Feuer, Charlie Savage and Adam Goldman
Mideast Oil Exports Rebound Even as Prices Remain Elevated, by Peter Eavis
Russian Attacks De...
Friday, October 2, 2026
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 06:27)The Often Unrecognized Importance of AM Radio: This is an Important Fight – AM Radio is a Lifeline in a Major National Emergency
Embarrassing Breach at F.B.I. Fuels Fears of Harm to Its Emp...
El Jefe: The Stalking of Chapo Guzmán
The definitive account of the rise and fall of the ultimate narco, "El Chapo," from the New York Times reporter whose coverage of his trial went viralJoaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is the most legendary of Mexican narcos. As leader of the Sinaloa drug cartel, he was one of the most dangerous men in th...
Musk Pours $276 Million Into the Midterms, and Federal Agents Raid Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Plus, setting a record on Mars.
Here’s what we’re covering:
Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans, by Theodore Schleifer
Homeland Security Agents Search Home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, by Devlin Barrett, Hamed Aleaziz, Ernesto Londoño and Alan Feuer
U.K. and Europe Rec...
