The Pour Over Today - “Double Tap” in Gaza, Trump Fires Fed Governor, Flag Burning, & More | 08.27.25

Episode Date: August 27, 2025

Today, we’re talking about protests in Israel over back-to-back strikes on a hospital in Gaza; President Trump firing of a Federal Reserve Governor (who says she’s not leaving); an executive order directing the prosecution of people who burn the American flag; other top news for Wednesday, August 27th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1 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 LMNT Surfshark Holy Post CSB's Back to School Gift Guide CCCU Upside HelloFresh Mosh Theology in the Raw

Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Crew. Hey, it's Zan at the Portover. Pull out those flannels because the official start of fall is here, a.k.a. The Pumpkin Spice Latte is back at Starbucks. Farewell, Summer. Now for the headlines. Today, we're talking about protests in Israel over back-to-back strikes on a hospital in Gaza, President Trump firing a Federal Reserve governor who says she's not leaving, an executive order directing the prosecution of people who burn the American flag,

and other top news for Wednesday, August 27th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving. Amy Carmichael. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Thousands of protesters gathered around Israel yesterday to demand that their military bring everyone home

and end the escalation in Gaza. Monday morning, Israel struck Southern Gaza's Nasser Hospital, targeting a suspected Hamas surveillance camera. A second blast hit the same spot about 10 minutes later in a controversial double-tap, a tactic infamous and controversial for killing civilians. The strikes killed at least 20 people, including several medical professionals and journalists

who came to the scene after the first strike. The attack, which raises the war's civilian death toll to include 189 journalists and over 1,500 health workers, sparked widespread outrage. The EU called the strikes, quote, completely unacceptable, and the UN demanded, quote, Justice. Monday night, Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel doesn't target civilians and, quote, deeply regrets the tragic mishap that occurred, adding that the military is conducting a, quote,

thorough investigation. Death is all around us and the darkness weighs heavily on our hearts and our world. But believers have hope because Emmanuel is present with us in the darkness, and our living God has removed the sting of death so that it's powerless against those who love him. 1 Corinthians 15 verses 54 through 58 says, Death has been swallowed up in victory. Where death is your victory?

Where death is your sting? The sting of death is sin and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord's work. President Trump is saying, you're fired to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over fraud allegations. While it has never happened, the president is allowed to remove a federal governor, quote, for cause. Trump, who has expressed repeated displeasure, over unchanged interest rates, says it's because of mortgage fraud.

Her termination letter states Cook, quote, may have made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements, referring to 2021 loan documents that list houses in both Michigan and Georgia as her primary residence. Cook, appointed by former President Biden in 2022, has lawyered up, arguing that Trump has no authority to issue a pink slip. and saying she will continue to carry out her duties. If her firing stands, Trump can appoint a more dovish, think,

willing to cut rates, replacement. Here's a verse to consider whether your job security feels ironclad or a little iffy. The person who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence indeed is the Lord, is blessed. He will be like a tree planted by water. It sends its roots out toward a stream. It doesn't fear when heat comes, and its foliage remains green. It will not worry in a year of drought or cease producing fruit. Jeremiah 17 versus 7 through 8.

President Trump's Sharpie is back in action. On Monday, he signed. an executive order directing federal prosecutors to pursue criminal charges against people who burn American flags at protests. It goes against a 1989 Supreme Court 5-4 decision, which ruled that flag burning was protected under the First Amendment, setting up fresh legal battles. Trump also signed an order targeting cashless bail, a system generally used for defendants of nonviolent crimes, allowing them to be released while awaiting trial without having to pay up front. The order directs Attorney General Bondi to identify states and cities using cashless

bail and threatens to cut federal funding until their policies change. Critics say removing cashless bail will punish low-income defendants and risk jail overcrowding. Supporters say it keeps dangerous criminals off the streets. but offer our devotion exclusively to Christ. We wave the flag of our home country, heaven, as ambassadors for Christ, pointing others to the only true source of freedom. Philippians 320 says, Our citizenship is in heaven,

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Message and data rates may apply. Available to U.S. addresses only. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Phoenix caught a sneeze from the desert on Monday. Strong winds from a desert thunderstorm kicked up a.k.a. a massive wall of dust that rolled through the entire metro. Near zero visibility within the sand cloud meant major flight delays, clogged traffic, 57,000 homes in businesses without power, and some seriously apocalyptic picks.

Curig Dr. Pepper is adding an extra shot of caffeine to its portfolio. The beverage conglomerate is acquiring J.D. Pete's, owner of Pete's coffee, for $18 billion, hoping to boost sluggish coffee sales and create a, quote, resilient and diversified coffee business amid tariffs and pricey beans. Once the merger is complete, the company plans to split its coffee and soda units into separate companies. Travis Kelsey popped the question and baby Taylor Swift just said yes. The couple shared picks of their lush courtyard garden proposal on Instagram,

complete with a dazzling yellow gold boulder, I mean diamond, and the caption, your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married. It's been two years since a failed meet-cute and friendship bracelet gifting sparked their headline-grabbing relationship. A federal judge said the Trump admin is, quote, absolutely forbidden from deporting Kilmar Abrago-Garcia without further hearings. Abrago-Garcia was taken into ICE custody on Monday after being released from a Tennessee jail last week. ICE is seeking to deport him to a, quote, third country, likely Uganda, as previous court orders bar him from being returned to his native El Salvador. XAI is calling a foul in the AI race.

The Elon Musk-owned company filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Apple, accusing the pair of deprioritizing other chatbots, like XAI's GROC, in the app store, and making ChatGPT the primary AI system in Apple products in a, quote, anti-competitive scheme. OpenAI, whose CEO, Sam Altman, has ongoing beef with Musk, is calling the suit, quote, harassment. And that's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPOFam. If you're listening on the Apple Podcast app, give us a five-star rating and drop a review. If you're listening on Spotify, give us a follow and hit the notification bell to never miss a new episode. We're so grateful for your support, and we hope you have a great rest of your week.

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