Wednesday, May 14, 2025

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 - 12:15) The Leviathan of Medicaid: The Problem of Medicaid and the Attempt By Republicans to Reform the Program The Moral Case for Reforming Medicaid by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board) Part II (12:15 - 19:25) Media Speculate About New Pope on Migration? Why the Statements from the Vatican Aren’t Having Much Effect. There is No Serious Policy Proposal For Catholics, the Pope Is a Holy Father. For the World, He Is a Powerful Voice. by The New York Times (Motoko Rich) Part III (19:25 - 27:45) Let’s Talk About Homelessness: Democrats are Shifting on Homelessness, Some Now Calling for a Ban on Homeless Camps Newsom Asks Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown by The New York Times (Shawn Hubler) Calif. Gov.