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

• ForCatholics, 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

• NewsomAsks Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown by The New York Times (Shawn Hubler)
• Calif.Gov. Gavin Newsom unveils homelessness plan to clear street camps by USA Today (Kathryn Palmer)

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