Monday, October 26, 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 Brazil’s presidential runoff election, Israel’s upcoming parliamentary election, and the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.
Part I (00:14 – 04:06)
‘A Face Off Between Ideologies’: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Wins Re-election in Runoff Against the Conservative Candidate, Flávio Bolsonaro
Part II (04:06 – 16:40)
Israel’s Upcoming Election: The Background and Significance of Benjamin Netanyahu and the Approaching National Election in Israel

• Netanyahu Is Up for Re-election After Years of War. How Will Voters See Him? by The New York Times (Isabel Kershner)

Part III (16:40 – 26:30)
The Two Talaricos: As the Midterm Elections Draw Near, James Talarico’s Record Demonstrates that Voters May Not Know His True Convictions (or Contradictions)

• Talarico Described Himself as Progressive. Now He’s Seeking G.O.P. Votes. by The New York Times (Lauren McGaughty)

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