The Pour Over Today - Aircraft Carriers to Caribbean, Extra Tariffs on Canada, Louvre Heist Suspects Arrested, & More | 10.27.25

Episode Date: October 27, 2025

Today, we’re talking about the U.S. ramping up its war on drugs in the Caribbean; President Trump announcing an additional 10% tariff on Canada in response to a World Series commercial; suspects in the Louvre heist being arrested; and other top news for Monday, October 27th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 million readers with our free newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Surfshark Holy Post CCCU Upside HelloFresh Mosh LMNT Theology in the Raw Safe House Project A Place For You Practicing Life Together Not Just Sunday Podcast Quince Courage for Life Study Bible She Reads Truth

Hey, this is Joe at the Porover. And this is Zan at the Porover. Today, we're talking about the U.S. ramping up its war on drugs in the Caribbean. President Trump announcing an additional 10% tariff on Canada in response to a World Series commercial, suspects in the Louvre heist being arrested, and other top news for Monday, October 27th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the Porover. Here's your quote of the day.

We live by faith in a prayer hearing, soul converting, soul sanctifying, soul restoring, soul comforting God. Francis Aspery. Let's get started with some espresso shots. The U.S. is ramping up its war on drugs. Friday, War Secretary Hegsseth ordered the Gerald R.4 carrier strike group, comprised of the world's largest aircraft carrier and three destroyers, to the Caribbean to, quote,

bolster U.S. capacity to detect, monitor, and disrupt criminal organizations. The carrier was redirected from the Mediterranean, bringing along dozens of fighter jets. The move follows several recent lethal U.S. airstrikes on suspected smuggling boats. It also turns up the pressure on Venezuela's authoritarian leader Nikolaas Maduro. In response to the deployment, Venezuela's defense minister said the country is conducting military drills to guard its coast against possible U.S., quote, covert operations.

Meanwhile, the Trump admin sanctioned Colombian president Gustavo Petro and family, accusing them of enabling drug cartels, as Washington claims Colombian cocaine production has exploded, quote, to the highest rate in decades. Christians should be committed to praying for world leaders to be wise and to work towards peaceful resolutions while simultaneously placing our hope in God, not government. 1 Timothy 2, verses 1 through 2 says, First of all, then,

I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone. kings and all those who are in authority so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. A contentious commercial that ran during the World Series has the U.S. and Canada in a trade pickle. An ad by the Ontario government featured clips

from a 1987 radio address by then-president Ronald Reagan saying that, quote, Over the long run, tariffs hurt every American worker and consumer. Thursday, President Trump canceled trade negotiations with Canada over the ad. Ontario leaders promised to pause the commercial to resume talks, but still aired the ad during Friday's game to, quote, initiate a conversation about the impact of tariffs. Uncle Sam thought it was a swing and a miss. Saturday, Trump announced an additional 10% tariff on Canadian goods, saying, quote, that's dirty playing, but I can't. play dirtier. Meanwhile, the Ronald Reagan Foundation is calling foul. The organization is

lawyering up claiming Canada, quote, misrepresented Reagan and used his speech without permission. Here's a verse to consider whether you're interacting with your international neighbors or your next door neighbors. Jesus answered, the most important is, listen Israel, the Lord or God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind, with all your strength. The second is, love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other command greater than these. Mark 12, verses 29 through 31. Police have reportedly arrested two men in connection with last week's brazen, mid-morning Louvre heist, targeting France's crown jewel.

Last Sunday, a hooded quartet took less than eight minutes to enter the world's most visited museum through a window, steel jewels worth an estimated $102 million, plus incalculable historical value, and escape on scooters. Then Saturday night, police arrested two suspects, one of whom was about to board a plane to Algeria. According to a Parisian newspaper, officials ID'd the men, both in their 30s and known for past robberies, through DNA found at the scene. Cops believe they were hired to pull off the job. Prosecutors haven't confirmed the arrest details or whether the jewels had been recovered, saying leaked details, quote, can only hinder the race to find other suspects, the operations mastermind, and the heister's hall. imitating our just and merciful father, followers of Christ root for justice while retaining love for all parties,

both the accused and the accusers, desiring restoration, not revenge. Isaiah 30, verse 18, says, The Lord is waiting to show you mercy, and is rising up to show you compassion, for the Lord is a just God. all who wait patiently for him are happy. Hey, it's Nicole from the pourover.

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That's hellofresh.com slash TPO10 FM to get 10 free meals and a free item for life. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Inflation still inflaten. but not as much as expected. A report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released 10 days late due to the government shutdown showed that inflation reached 3% in September up from 2.9% in August. Gas prices, which experienced a 4.1% jump, were the biggest contributor. Though beef prices continue to move on up, overall food prices rose just 0.2%.

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty Friday to federal mortgage fraud charges in Virginia. She accused the Trump admin of turning the justice system into a, quote, tool of revenge after President Trump reportedly pressed the DOJ to bring the case. Prosecutors say she misrepresented details on a Norfolk, Virginia home loan to get better financial terms. A once mystery but now identified donor picked up the Pentagon's tab. Thursday night, President Trump announced a $130 million gift from a, quote, Patriot and Friend would go towards troops pay during the shutdown.

The giver has been identified by the New York Times as, quote, reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon, a major Trump backer. Legal experts warn the donation could violate the Anti-Deficiency Act, which bars using unappropriated funds. The Caribbean is bracing for Hurricane Melissa. The storm strengthened to a category four yesterday, putting Jamaica under a hurricane warning and parts of Cuba and Haiti under a watch. Melissa is expected to bring days of catastrophic flooding and winds and could be Jamaica's

strongest in 35 plus years, potentially reaching a category 5 before making landfall later today. President Trump is dancing into a six-day trade tour through Asia. First up, in Malaysia, he presided over a peace deal ceremony between Cambodia and Thailand before signing trade and critical minerals agreements with the three countries. After a meeting with Japan's new prime minister later this week, Trump will negotiate tariffs with China's President Xi in South Korea. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPO fam.

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