The Briefing with Albert Mohler Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Nov 20, 2025 Today's discussion tackles the intersection of abortion and U.S. healthcare, highlighting its potential to hinder Congress's plans. The housing crisis is examined through the lens of local policies and evolving family dynamics that drive up costs. Wrapping up, an amusing story surfaces about a man who tried to smuggle parakeets into the U.S. from Mexico using an unconventional method. It's a fascinating mix of serious political issues and lighthearted, quirky news.
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Abortion Threatens ACA Subsidy Deal
- The Republican promise to revisit ACA subsidies faces a new obstacle: abortion policy divisions in the Senate.
- Abortion could prevent a bipartisan deal because Republicans refuse subsidies for plans that cover abortion and Democrats insist coverage remain available.
Indirect Subsidies Still Fund Abortion Plans
- The Hyde-style prohibition on direct funding doesn't stop federal subsidies from effectively supporting plans that include abortion.
- Indirect subsidy of plans that cover abortion still channels taxpayer money toward those plans, which worries pro-life advocates.
Christians Must Engage Politically
- Christians should recognize how political stakes rise when policy debates involve life issues like abortion.
- Engage the political process because these decisions materially affect moral outcomes in legislation.