The Pour Over Today - Fatal ICE Shootings, Iran War Resumes, World Cup Semifinal Results, & More

Episode Date: July 15, 2026

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Hey there, this is Joe. And this is Zan. Today, we're talking about the White House ordering ice to pause vehicle stops after two fatal shootings, the Iran War restarting, Spain making the World Cup final, and other top headlines for Wednesday, July 15th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. Indeed, in the triune God is the love behind all love,

the life behind all life, the music behind all music, the beauty behind all beauty, and the joy behind all joy. Michael Reeves. Let's get started with some espresso shots. The White House has paused most ICE vehicle stops after two fatal shootings in a week. In Maine Monday, an ICE agent discharged his weapon, quote, fearing for public safety, fatally shooting a man who, quote, attempted to flee in a vehicle in the direction of the officer at the home of a person with a final removal order.

After conflicting reports, Senator King said DHS Secretary Mullen told him the driver, a Colombian national authorized to work in the U.S., was, quote, not the target of the warrant. Last week, an undocumented Mexican national was killed in Texas after federal officers' looking for someone else, attempted to stop his vehicle. DHS said the driver, quote, weaponized his vehicle, prompting an officer to fire in self-defense. Body cameras weren't worn by officers in either incident, complicating investigations. Would you pray with us? Good Shepherd, we come to you in a dark valley.

Lead us beside quiet waters and still our burdened souls. With your goodness and mercy, relentlessly pursued. those who are mourning. Lead law enforcement in paths of righteousness, that they will be fearless when confronting wolves, but discerning and gentle when they meet lambs. Still the anxiety, anger, and fear in Maine and across the country. Give investigators insight and give courts discernment

and grow your people's faith that you will soon write every wrong. May we be beacons of light and hope while we wait on you. Amen. Conflict between the U.S. and Iran has resumed. Friday, President Trump notified Congress of fresh strikes, giving the military 60 more days to operate before the War Powers Act requires congressional sign-off. The focus of the conflict is again the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has reduced to a trickle. Yesterday, the U.S. carried out more airstrikes along Iran's coast, seeking to, quote, downgrade Iran's ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping.

Iran retaliated by attacking American military infrastructure in Bahrain and Jordan and hitting, quote, two non-compliant UAE tankers. President Trump ordered SentCom to reinstate its naval blockade of Iranian ports yesterday, but walked back plans to charge a 20% toll on cargo through the street, saying Gulf nations will pursue, quote, trade and investment deals. which means putting money directly in the U.S. economy instead. Here's a verse to consider when you're caught in a cyclical argument. Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and dearly loved, put on compassion, kindness,

humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive. Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Colossians 3 versus 12 through 14. Spain spoiled France's Bastille Day, beating Le Bleu two to nil to reach their first World Cup final since 2010. La Roja now shares longest international winning streak rights with Italy at 37. Graziasias ah, I mean thanks to, it's record-tying sixth shutout of the cup.

and Michel Oyartzabal, P.K., giving France its first and last, deficit of the tournament. With France's Killian Mbapé held scoreless, Leonel Messi can claim the top spot in the pursuit of the Golden Boot race if he finds the back of the net. Lionel's Argentina will meet England's three lines in Atlanta for the Cup's final semifinal today. On the diamond, Jordan Walker won Monday's home run Derby in Philadelphia.

the St. Louis Slugger hit six straight dingers in a dramatic comeback to upset hometown favorite Kyle Schwaber through a chorus of Philly fans' booze. Sports are exciting because their win-lose nature makes for high drama. But we'd be wise to reflect on the ways our faith is not a win-lose game.

God's blessing isn't a finite pie to split in ever-smaller slices until it runs out. It's an unending feast, and Jesus' salvation is available to all who repent, not just the winners. Psalm 36, verse 7 through 9 says, How priceless your faithful love is, God. They are filled from the abundance of your house. You let them drink from your refreshing stream.

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Lindsay Graham's sister will finish the South Carolina Republican Senate term following his unexpected death Saturday. Monday, Governor McMaster tapped Darlene Graham Nordone, who was sworn in yesterday. Also from the upper chamber, Senator Mitch McConnell broke his weeks-long silence Sunday, saying he was hospitalized due to a fall and can't, quote, return quite yet. Moana's box office didn't go far at all. Disney's $250 million live-action remake opened to $43 million domestically, $95 million globally, one of the House of Mouse's weakest remake debuts.

While Mickey Inc. usually lets nostalgia build before a remake, this one came 20 months after Moana 2 and a decade after the original. Still, it floated fans' boats, earning a 90% on rotten tomatoes. Believe it or not, Michigan health officials have tagged lettuce and salad greens as a, quote, potential source of the explosive diarrhea output. break. The cyclosporiasis infection has potentially sickened about 7,000 and hospitalized 141 across 34 states, though no specific grower or supplier has been identified. To remain healthy, officials urge buying whole heads, discarding outer leaves and washing inner ones thoroughly.

June was a scorcher, but inflation cooled more than expected. Prices dropped point 4% from May to June, the largest monthly drop since 2020, driven by cheaper gas, clothes, and cars. Annual inflation now stands at 3.5%. But with gas doing that thing again, analysts warn July might not be so chilly. It's lights, camera, and legal action for the Paramount Skydance Warner Brothers discovery merger. On Monday, California led 12 states ensuing to block the 111 billion. dollar deal on antitrust grounds weeks after DOJ approval. Paramount called the suit, quote, fundamentally flawed and vowed to fight, hoping to close before

September 30th, when they'd start owing Warner Brothers shareholders a $650 million a quarter deals not closed yet fee. That's all the news we have for today, but here's some good news to dwell on for the middle of the week. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again someday. As always, thanks for listening, TPOFam.

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