Wednesday, January 7, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 – 15:07) At Least One Federal Judge in California Knows What Parental Rights Are: At Stake Is Whether Schools Can Hide a Child’s Gender Identity from Parents Mirabelli v. Olson by Justia U.S. Law Part II (14:38 – 20:20) A New Fight Over So-Called Gender Care for Youth: 19 States Sue HHS For a Decision That Limits LGBTQ Treatments for Youth and Children 19 states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care by NPR (The Associated Press) The Cass Review: Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people by National Archives UK Part III (20:20 – 27:38) Should the 92-Year-Old Judge Over Maduro’s Case Step Aside?