On Washington Wednesday the potential impact of Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party; the latest international news on World Tour; and how the tradition of decorating Christmas trees with ornaments got its start. Plus: a sound from space, commentary from Joel Belz, and the Wednesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. ​​Additional support comes from Samaritan Ministries. It’s Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastAnd from the Missions on Point podcast, 15 minutes every Friday, providing practical, biblical insights for your world missions ministry through your local church, available wherever you get your podcasts* Nearly 80 million meals distributed.* Just 25¢ can provide a meal for a hungry child.* Serving in 30 countries, including the US.Since 1991, Children’s Hunger Fund (CHF) has come alongside the local church in 30 countries, including the US, to deliver food, aid, and the hope of the gospel. To date, 96% of total contributions—over 1 billion dollars in food and other aid—have been distributed through programs serving more than 20 million children across America and around the world. CHF has consistently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator.