Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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 sweeping Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, the Supreme Court’s consideration of religious liberty in a case involving Catholic preschools, and the influence of religious faith on the judicial philosophy of the late Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein. Part I (00:14 – 12:50) A Catastrophic Wipeout for Republicans Reveals A New Political Reality: Democrats Secure Overwhelming Victories Across House, Senate, and Governor Races In The 2026 Midterm Elections Part II (12:50 – 22:43) A Crucial Decision Point For Religious Liberty: Supreme Court Holds Oral Arguments For St. Mary Catholic Parish v Roy Supreme Court sympathetic to Catholic plea to participate in Colorado preschool program by NBC News (Lawrence Hurley) Religious Schools Déjà Vu at the Supreme Court by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board) Part III (22:43 – 26:17) Judaism Shaping Modern Judgments: Widely Respected Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein Dies At 92. He Cited Scripture In Legal Arguments Alvin K.