The Pour Over Today - Ceasefire-Hostage Deal, L.A. Fire Arrest, Troop Deployments, & More | 10.10.25

Episode Date: October 10, 2025

Today, we’re talking about Israel and Hamas’s acceptance of phase one of President Trump’s peace plan; the arrest of a 29-year-old accused of igniting the devastating Palisades Fire; National Guard deployments in Chicago and Portland; and other top news for Friday, October 10th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.6 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 Bailey at the Porover. And this is Zan at the Porover. Today we're talking about Israel and Hamas' acceptance of phase one of President Trump's peace plan, the arrest of a 29-year-old accused of igniting the devastating palisades fire, National Guard deployments in Chicago, Portland, and Memphis, and other top news for Friday, October 10th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the Poro. Here's your quote of the day.

Obedience is the pathway to blessing. It's the means of protection. It's the means of joy. It's the means to find God's best in our lives. Nancy Lee DeMoss. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Negotiators for Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire and hostage deal. Phase one of President Trump's large.

peace plan in Egypt yesterday. Israel's cabinet signed off hours later, starting the 24-hour countdown to a total ceasefire. Under the deal, IDF troops will start withdrawing from Gaza until they hold roughly 53% of the strip. Hamas will then release all hostages within 72 hours. Israel will release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, and hundreds of aid trucks will enter Gaza daily. Palestinians in Gaza and hostage advocates in Israel are celebrating the milestone. Prime Minister Netanyahu celebrated Israel's, quote, diplomatic success and moral victory, and Hamas emphasized Palestinians, quote, tremendous sacrifices. With a ceasefire in place, Israel and Hamas can begin to negotiate over thorny issues,

like Hamas' disarmament and Gaza's future, before a peace deal is done. Join us in prayer as we give thanks to God for progress and trust him for long-term peace. Let's pray. Heavenly Father, wonderful counselor, you are the one who winds down wars and teaches peace. May your peace rule in the hearts of Israelis, Palestinians, members of Hamas, diplomats, U.S. officials, and all members of Christ's body. Bring evil plans to nothing and promote the good of the vulnerable, so that people from all nations will see your goodness and submit to the Prince of Peace. Amen. Federal authorities arrested a 29-year-old man accused of intentionally starting the

Palisades fire, the January blaze that killed 12 people and destroyed over 6,800 buildings in Los Angeles. Prosecutors alleged that he first set a smaller blaze, the Lackman fire, on New Year's Day. Though firefighters initially suppressed it, strong winds reignited it days later into one of California's most destructive wildfires. Investigators say cell phone data placed him at the scene and he lied during initial questioning. After the fire, he reportedly screen-recorded 911 calls and asked chat chit, quote, are you at fault if a fire is lit because of your cigarettes? Months earlier, he used the chatbot to generate an image of a forest burning while the rich were, quote, watching the people struggle. If convicted, he faces five to 20 years in

federal prison. Whether justice is served or subverted in American courts, we can count on perfect justice and inexhaustible mercy from the courts of heaven. The Lord is completely impartial, always right, and his verdicts restore what sin has broken. Deuteronomy 324 says, The Rock, his work is perfect, all his ways are just, a faithful God without bias, he is righteous and true. Troop deployments in Chicago, Portland, and Memphis are continuing to cause a stir. In the windy city, 200 Texas National Guard members arrived to protect federal property and agents, sparking ongoing protests. President Trump defended his actions Wednesday, saying Chicago's Democratic Mayor Johnson

and Illinois's Democratic Governor Pritzker, quote, should be in jail for failing to protect ICE officers. Johnson and Pritzker said it's, quote, unconstitutional, and they will quote, not back down. In Oregon, protests have also persisted in the city of Roses, where the National Guard has been legally prohibited from entering Portland city limits amid legal battles. And in Tennessee, See, National Guardsmen are expected to be walking in Memphis today. Meanwhile, Uncle Sam's borders have been historically quiet. The Trump admin announced 237,565 border apprehensions took place in the 2025 fiscal year, the fewest since 1970. Here are some verses to consider whether your own.

neighborhood is chaotic or quiet. Be compassionate and humble, not paying back evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary, giving a blessing. For the one who wants to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit, and let him turn away from evil and do what is good. Let him seek peace and pursue it, because the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. 1. Peter 3, 8 through 12. Hey, it's Emily from the Pourover. There are few things I enjoy more than getting a good deal.

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Download the free upside app and use promo code TPO to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. That's an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first take of gas using promo code TPO. In other bruce, here's a rapid round of updates. A grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James yesterday, alleging mortgage fraud. James is known for winning a civil fraud case against President Trump in 2024. Meanwhile, former FBI director Comey pleaded not guilty to making false statements to Congress in 2020. His attorney will request the case. case be dismissed for, quote, vindictive prosecution, citing Trump's public calls for the arrest.

Control Tower, do you copy? Flight delays and cancellations are ascending as a, quote, small fraction of air traffic controllers deemed essential government employees required to work without pay during the shutdown. Keep calling in sick. Their un-PTO is leaving already understaffed airport towers unmanned, and Transportation Secretary Duffy has warned truant workers could be, quote, removed from service. She's still working 9-25. Dolly Parton posted a video Wednesday, captioned,

I ain't dead yet, after her sister's request for prayer on Facebook sparked health rumors. The 79-year-old said she's undergoing, quote, a few treatments, and postponed her December Las Vegas shows to rest, but is still here pouring herself a cup of ambition. A major nor'easter is brewing off the east coast, expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding from the Carolinas to the northeast seaboard through Monday. Power outages are likely from the outer banks to Long Island. Though not tropical in origin, if this storm intensifies, it could turn into a Karen, a.k.a. subtropical storm, Karen. Uncovered texts from Virginia's Democratic candidate for a.

Attorney General are disrupting the Commonwealth's closely watched governor's race. In three-year-old messages, former state representative Jay Jones suggested the then-Virginia House Speaker, a Republican, deserved to be killed, also wishing death on his children. Jones called the messages, quote, a grave mistake. Democratic governor candidate Abigail Spanberger condemned the violent rhetoric but didn't withdraw support for Jones. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPOFam.

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