Thursday, December 18, 2025

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 13:42) New York and Illinois Set to Approve Assisted Suicide: The Culture of Death is Expanding at a Rapid Rate in the U.S. Governor Hochul Reaches Agreement With State Legislature to Pass Medical Aid in Dying Act in New York by New York State (Gov. Kathy Hochul) Governor Pritzker Signs Bill Expanding End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients by Illinois State (Gov. JB Pritzker) Part II (13:42 – 19:46) This Should Flag Your Attention: Australia Says the Islamic State Was Behind the Attack on Bondi Beach The clash of civilizations on Bondi Beach by WORLD Opinions (R.