The Pour Over Today - Alleged War Crime, Deadly Monsoons, More Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations, & More | 12.03.25

Episode Date: December 3, 2025

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Hey, this is Joe at the Porover. Today, we're talking about Congress investigating reports that the Pentagon committed a war crime in the Caribbean, deadly monsoons in Southeast Asia, a U.S. delegation meeting with Russian President Putin to negotiate peace in Ukraine, and other top news for Wednesday, December 3rd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the Porover. Here's your verse of the day. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. First Peter, 5, verse 7.

Let's get started with some espresso shots. Congress is investigating reports that the Pentagon committed a war crime in the Caribbean. On Friday, the Washington Post alleged that on September 2nd, Secretary Hegseth ordered a seal team to quote, kill everybody on a vessel ferrying drugs from Venezuela, prompting a Navy Admiral to order a second strike after the first left two survivors. The alleged double strike, illegal if targeting shipwrecked defenseless people, was the first attack in the maritime campaign that since killed over 80 alleged narco-terrorists. The White House confirmed the Admiral ordered the second strike, but said he was

quote, well within his authority, and denied that Heggseth gave the kill order. The report has prompted bipartisan concern from Congress. Members of the Senate and House Armed Services Committees have promised a full investigation and are hearing closed-door testimony from the Admiral tomorrow. Here's a verse to consider whether a controversial headline leaves you. you angry, defensive, or confused. The end of all things is near. Therefore, be alert and sober-minded for prayer.

Above all, maintain constant love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 4, verses 7 through 8. powerful cyclones, think hurricanes of the South Pacific, collided with monsoon rains across South and Southeast Asia this week, killing more than 1,350 people, and displacing millions. Entire Sri Lankan towns were submerged, prompting the country's president to call it the, quote, largest and most challenging natural disaster in the country's history. But it was Indonesia that was hit hardest, with tsunami-lapped.

like flooding killing over 700 people and leaving thousands of people without food, water, and communication, and millions more displaced. As rescue teams struggled to reach remote areas, critics say the governments were unprepared and have been too slow in distributing food aid. Meteorologists note that while monsoons happen every year, this season was intensified by La Niña, El Niño's colder temperature cousin. and a rare equatorial cyclone which warmer oceans can make more severe. Will you join us in prayer?

All-powerful God, we lament the loss of life and unfathomable destruction these storms have caused. King Jesus, bring your kingdom, comfort the grieving, give food to the hungry, give rest to the exhausted. Bring peace to the horrified, give safety to the vulnerable, and give discernment and wisdom to all leaders and authorities. Amen. Russia and Ukraine are sitting at separate negotiating tables this week.

Ukrainian President Zelensky's been making his rounds in Europe, France on Monday, Ireland yesterday, to discuss Ukraine's desire to keep all its land. Uncle Sam's proposed peace plan includes Ukraine's seeding some and snag security guarantees from its continental allies. Zelensky said the deets, quote, still need to be worked out. But some European leaders have shown support

for Ukraine's war-ending wish list. Russian President Putin called the terms, quote, not acceptable, ahead of a peace-negotiating meeting with a U.S. delegation at the Kremlin. Putin also raised some eyebrows by warning Moscow was, quote, ready to defend itself in the event of war with Europe. Meanwhile, on the front lines,

Russia said it had captured Pokrovsk, a key city in eastern Ukraine. Kriv denies it, saying fighting is ongoing. Pray for it. for the peaceful end to all conflicts worldwide. Even as we wait for God's kingdom to come and fold, for the day when God's reign of peace will settle every dispute and all nations will walk in his paths.

Micah 4, verse 3 says, He will settle disputes among many peoples and provide arbitration for strong nations that are far away. They will beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning knives. Nation will not take up the sword against nations, and they will never again train for war. What if you could stock your pantry with snacks that have lots of protein,

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Head to MoshLife.com slash TPO to save 20% plus get free shipping on the bestseller's trial pack. That's 20% off, plus free shipping on the bestseller's trial pack at M-O-H-L-I-F-E dot com slash TPO. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. The TSA will still let non-real ID folks fly for a fee. Starting February 1st, 26, Travelers with IDs that don't meet stricter federal guidelines must pay $45 to cover domestic travel for a 10-day period. The Blue Uniformed Agency said the process will vary airport to airport

and encourage people to schedule that DMV appointment ASAP. Zootopia 2 hops to the front of the box office. Disney's Animal City sequel earned an elephant-sized $556 million at the global box office last week, marking the highest international opening for an animated movie ever and proving itself even more, well, popular than wicked for good. Bitcoin's wallet's feeling a little cold. The cryptocurrency lost more than $18,000, in value in November, its biggest loss since May 2021, which deepened the quote,

crypto winter it's been in since peaking at over $125,000 on October 7th. On Monday, prices briefly dipped below $86,000, its worst day since March, but rallied yesterday topping $92,000. Michael and Susan Dell celebrated Giving Tuesday with a $6.25 billion pledge to American kids. The billionaire pioneer of direct-to-consumer computer sales will donate $250 directly to 25 million Trump accounts for kids 10 and under. The Treasury will launch the tax-exempt accounts in 2026, details TBD, as part of the Big Beautiful Bill, encouraging parents and philanthropists to contribute. Pope Leo XIV completed international trip one,

flying to Turkey and Lebanon as a messenger of peace, meeting with and praying with some local leaders as a commemoration of the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed. On the papal plane home, the pontiff also offered advice for the U.S.'s military activity near Venezuela. Find another way. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPOFam.

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