11.11 | Before the throne

Wed » Washington Wednesday · CBS’s Ross Douthat asked President Trump about forgiveness before God. Hunter Baker calls the exchange “high drama.”

Also: Democrats have an opening “you could drive a bus through,” says Baker, who also weighs Congress’s power over the Iran war. On World Tour, a Haitian gang leader seeks mediation after Salvadoran troops arrive. Plus: subway seats come home, Marines sing at breakfast, and Maria Baer considers changing culture over dinner.

EP 3528 · Wed Nov 11, 2026

☀️ Today’s stories

› Wednesday morning news

› Washington Wednesday: Before the throne

› World Tour: The El Salvador way

› Kicker: The living-room line

› Veterans Day: Veterans Day, twice a month

› Maria Baer: The culture next door

↳ Go deeper

» Ross Douthat’s full 60 Minutes interview with President Trump: ▶ Watch on YouTube

» Douthat challenges President Trump about forgiveness: ▶ Watch at 48:46

Thank you for supporting The World and Everything in It ❤️ wng.org/donate

──────────────

Additional support

Unbound is a Christian, project-based education company that trains young adults to thrive. Unbound provides life and study skills coaching for high school and a complete alternative to the traditional college environment for post-high school. Visit beunbound.us/world to learn more.