Tuesday, February 24, 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 fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Christian realism of the situation with Ukraine and Russia, the killing of El Mencho, and the argument from a Minnesota legislator who claims transgender identity says pornography is crucial for youth developing LGBTQ identity.
Part I (00:14 – 10:38)
The Fourth Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Today Marks Four Years Since Russia Brutally Invaded Ukraine — We Need to Look at the Civilizational Reality
Part II (10:38 – 14:34)
In a Fallen World, the Good Guys Don’t Always Win: The Christian Realism of the Situation With Ukraine and Russia
Part III (14:34 – 19:15)
The Killing of El Mencho: Mexico’s Law Enforcement Kill One of the Cartel’s Most Deadly Leaders
Part IV (19:15 – 25:10)
Yes, This Was a Real Argument: Minnesota Legislator Who Claims Transgender Identity Says Pornography is Crucial For Youth Developing LGBTQ Identity

• Trans Minnesota Dem bizarrely argues ‘queer’ kids need access to porn sites for ‘educational’ reasons by New York Post (Anna Young)
• ‘A Partner in Crime’ and, Now, in Love by The New York Times (Sadiba Hasan)

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