The Briefing with Albert Mohler Monday, October 6, 2025
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Oct 6, 2025 A government shutdown unfolds, with political theater at its peak as parties jockey for leverage. In a historic move, Sarah Mullally becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, igniting debate among conservatives. The implications for Anglicanism are profound, especially concerning LGBTQ issues. Additionally, the FDA’s approval of a generic abortion pill sparks urgency among pro-life advocates, raising questions about the agency's impartiality. Striking reflections on the intersection of faith and politics abound in this thought-provoking discussion.
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Shutdown Is Political Theater
- The current partial government shutdown is largely political theater that shifts pressure onto ordinary citizens.
- Its outcome will be driven by who can withstand the political pain and negotiate a final settlement.
Senate Math Gives Democrats Leverage
- Republicans currently hold the most leverage because they control the White House and House, though Senate rules constrain them.
- The filibuster and 60-vote cloture requirement make it hard for Republicans to pass measures without bipartisan support.
Temporary Spending Rarely Stays Temporary
- Temporary expansions of entitlement spending almost always become permanent or hard to reverse.
- Republicans face a genuine test whether they will curb long-term health-care spending increases tied to pandemic-era subsidies.
