This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

PART I (12:17 - 12:17) Who Will Win the Republican Presidential Nomination?: The Unprecedented Republican Presidential Race Ahead of the 2024 Primary Election

• The G.O.P. Has Drifted, but Mike Pence Is as Conservative as Ever by New York Times (Jonathan Swan)

PART II (19:47 - 19:47) From Conservative Conduct to Conservative Confrontation: Ron Desantis and His Political Strategy in the Fight for the Republican Presidential Nomination

• With Migrant Flights, DeSantis Shows Stoking Outrage Is the Point by New York Times (Shane Goldmacher)

PART III (25:49 - 25:49) Are Sports Taking Over the Family?: Some Christian Considerations for the Role of Children’s Sports for the Family

• Are You an Exhausted Spring Sports Parent? This Is for You by Wall Street Journal (Jason Gay)