The Pour Over Today - Epstein Files Released, Lower Prescription Prices, Suspended Immigration Program, & More | 12.22.25

Episode Date: December 22, 2025

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Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Safe House Project. Hey, this is George with the pourover. Today, we're talking about the DOJ releasing and redacting more Epsine files, nine pharmaceutical companies announcing lower prices on medicine, the U.S. is spending its diversity visa lottery, and other top news for Monday, December 22nd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's the quote of the day.

Jesus did not come into the world to make bad men good He came into the world to make dead men live Leonard Ravenhill Let's get started with some especial shots More Epsine files are seeing the light But some are covered in dark redactions On Friday, the DOJ released around 13,000 files tied to Jeffrey Epstein and Galane Maxwell

Following a transparency law signed by President Trump last month. The anticipated release contained new photos of former President Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, 500 pages that are fully blacked out, and few mentions of Trump, whose name appeared mainly in address books and flight logs. The White House said the dump made them history's most transparent administration and promised to release thousands more documents in the coming weeks. lawmakers and some victims criticize the heavy redactions and limited release as violating the

spirit of the transparency law. Clinton's team claimed number 42 is being used as a scapego to shield number 47 from worst disclosures ahead. Waiting in partial light can feel unsettling, yet we can trust that no imperfect human system can ultimately thwart God's justice, and that what needs to be seen will one day be brought into the light and made right. Luke 8, 16 and 17, says, No one, after lighting a lamp,

covers it with a basket or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand so that those who come in may see its light, for nothing is concealed that won't be revealed, and nothing hidden that won't be made known and brought to light. On Friday, nine more pharmaceutical companies joined the White House's most favored nation program, voluntarily lowering prices on Americans, and promising to invest in U.S. manufacturing in exchange for avoiding President Trump's planned pharmaceutical-specific tariffs.

The Department of Health and Human Services is also making health care headlines. Late Thursday, HHS announced a crackdown on transgender medical treatments for minors, Puberty blockers' sex transition surgery, barring any hospital providing the sex-rejecting procedures for Medicare and Medicaid programs. The American Academy of Pediatrics said, restrictions to gender-affirming care are not grounded in science. Meanwhile, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is expected to announce an overhaul to the childhood vaccine schedule using Denmark as a model. The Danes recommend 11 vaccine doses targeting 10 diseases

while Uncle Sam currently recommends 72 doses targeting 18 diseases. U.S. medical groups have concerns. Here's a verse to consider whether you're discussing health care or how to best cook a Christmas ham. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person. Collagians 4-6 Uncle Sam's diversity visa lottery is suspended until further notice.

Secretary of Homeland Security Nome announced the pause Thursday, saying the disastrous program was used by the man accused of killing two Brown University students and an MIT professor. The program issues around 55,000 visas annually to countries with low rates of U.S. immigration. and issued a green card to the suspected shooter in 2017. Authorities say that a big breakthrough in identifying and tracking the suspect came from a Reddit post. The user who posted the tip may be eligible for a $50,000 reward. Meanwhile, a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade authorities was convicted of obstruction, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison,

prompting state Republicans to call for the judge's resignation. Advocacy groups say the case raises serious constitutional questions. Jesus showed compassion when people expected rejection, gentleness when people expected anger, and love when people expected hate. In all areas of life and discussion, the imitators of Christ. In John 1335, Jesus says, by this, everyone will know that you are my disciples. if you love one another. Human trafficking isn't just an over-their problem, it's happening right here in the U.S.

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And your gift makes sure they don't. Give a child the way out. Go to safehouseproject.org slash TPO or check the link in the show notes to give now. In other brews, here's a wraper round of updates. Gaza is no longer facing famine. On Friday, a UN-backed hunger watchdog said reduced conflict and improved humanitarian access have eased conditions in Gaza, reversing the man-made famine it declared in August.

The IPC warned that conditions remain dire, with 1.6 million people still facing acute food insecurity and that gains could unravel if fighting resumes. Uncle Sam launched retaliatory airstrikes on multiple ISIS targets in Syria, Friday. War Secretary Heggseth called the mission dubbed Operation Hawkeye Strike a declaration of vengeance for last week's attack that killed an American contractor and two soldiers from Iowa. U.S. officials said more than 70 targets were struck, and Syrian monitoring groups reported that at least five ISIS members were killed. Prices are inflating more slowly than expected, giving investors renewed hope the economic

balloon isn't about to pop. The Consumer Price Index, CPI, grows 2.7% from November 2024 to November 2025, well below the expected 3.1%. Grocery prices are up just 1.9% over the last year, with a few notable exceptions, including uncooked beef, up 21%, and coffee, up 18%. The investigation into fraud in Minnesota's Social Service program has expanded from three to 14 government programs. Federal prosecutors say the 14 programs received $18 billion since 2018 to help low-income

Minnesotans, and estimate over $9 billion may be lost to fraud. Governor Walls applauded the new charges and said the system is being overhauled. Republicans criticized Walls for not implementing fraud safeguards sooner. The college football playoffs kicked off this weekend. The Ducks outlasted the Dukes, Miami's defense got the W, lane-less Ole Miss, trounce Tulane, and the tide rolled back from 17 to zero to beat Oklahoma. Quarter final start next Wednesday. Meanwhile, Illinois State continued its improbable run in the FCS playoffs

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