The Pour Over Today - Fauci in Contempt, Marine One’s Miss, Depleted Weapons, & More

Starting point is 00:00:01 Hey, this is Catherine Ann. And this is Joe. Today we're talking about Congress's busy week, a close call between Marine One and a commercial jet, low weapons stockpiles in the U.S. and Ukraine, and other top news for Friday, August 7th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever, and take care of your soul as if you were going to die tomorrow.

Starting point is 00:00:31 Augustine. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Capitol Hill was split and busy this week. The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 8 to 5 Thursday to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt of Congress for pleading the fifth more than a hundred times last week. Fauci said he feared being tricked into perjury and facing new charges. Republicans counter that President Biden's pardon shields him from incriminating himself for actions between 2014 and 2025, nullifying his legal right to plead the fifth. Fauci's lawyer called the move a, quote, crude political stunt. Committee Chairman Paul bypassed the full Senate approval step, not wanting to, quote, waste time, and sent the criminal referral straight to the DOJ.

Starting point is 00:01:22 Meanwhile, the full chamber voted 51 to 44, red versus blue with one Democrat crossover, Wednesday to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, giving the agency its first permanent leader in almost a year. Pray with us. Righteous lawgiver give wisdom to our fallen leaders legislating in a fallen world so that they might manage send-caused chaos with dignity and skill. Direct their steps so they can direct a diverse country toward flourishing and goodwill and peace. give them insight into the needs of their constituents and courage to lead, so they might serve out of love instead of performing for their own gain. Give them favor among their colleagues so they earn and carefully steward trust and negotiate

Starting point is 00:02:14 in good faith. And when they disagree on the best way forward, may they model gentleness, respect, and humility, creatively compromising to bring about the good of the public. Amen. Marine One and a commercial jet got a little too cozy Tuesday. Both the FAA and the NTSB are investigating why a plane was allowed to take off from Ronald Reagan National Airport, right as President Trump's helicopter left the White House with No. 47 aboard. After 67 people died in 2025 when an airliner collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter in the same heavily congested airspace,

Starting point is 00:02:58 the FAA imposed new protocol to shut down the area any time a helicopter passes by on a conflicting route. Officials suspect that traffic controllers fail to halt flights leading to a, quote, momentary loss of separation. Aviation-speak translation, the aircrafts got closer than allowed. According to the FAA, air traffic control was in contact with both pilots the whole time and, quote, the president was never in danger. A close call can shake us up with the reminder of our fragility.

Starting point is 00:03:37 But God counts the hairs on our heads and knows the exact number of our days. Our lives cannot be cut short of his planned moments for us. Serve and take joy in him with every day he gives. Luke 12 verses 4 through 7 says, Don't fear those who kill the body and after that can do nothing more. Aren't five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God's sight. Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted. Don't be afraid. You are worth more than many sparrows.

Starting point is 00:04:14 Ongoing conflicts reportedly have weapons supplies running low. Ukraine is raising alarms about depleted air defenses in its four and a half year war with Russia. Forces were unable to intercept any ballistic missiles as Moscow bombarded Kiev Wednesday, killing at least 21 and injuring dozens. Ukrainian President Zelensky responded by hitting oil. facilities deep in Russia and pleaded again for Western allies to help with defense. At home, concerns about Uncle Sam's own military readiness are growing, as sources warn the army has used, quote, virtually all its stockpiled long-range surface-to-surface missiles during its five-month war with Iran. President Trump denied reports, promising the Pentagon has, quote, massive munitions arsenals and defense manufacturers are expanding output. Precise

Starting point is 00:05:06 counts are classified. Meanwhile, diplomats are reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Iran for shipping in the strait of Hormuz. Here's a first to consider whether inventory of your own resources leaves you confident or anxious. Even though the fig trees have no blossoms and there are no grapes on the vines, even though the olive crop fails and the fields lie empty and barren, even though the flocks die in the fields and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord. I will be joyful in the God of my salvation. The sovereign Lord is my strength. He makes me as sure-footed as a deer, able to tread upon the heights. Habakkuk chapter 3 verses 17 through 19. Hey you. Yes, you. Listeners like you are the main way this podcast sees growth. What does that mean?

Starting point is 00:06:05 Well, it means if you've got friends, family, or a group chat that needs Christ's first news in their life, Send them a link to this episode. We're so grateful for you. As food runs out in places like Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and the Middle East, there's one population that's quietly suffering in more ways than one. Children. Food scarcity and the growing orphan crisis are tightly linked. Children's homes are one of the places hit hardest in areas like Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo,

Starting point is 00:06:37 where violence and unrest are making food scarcer and communities more fragile. serving orphans worldwide is there. Combating this crisis by providing hungry children and babies with nutritious meals, emergency groceries, life-saving formula, long-term food security, and the gospel message. A gift of $12 feeds an orphan. Visit servingorphins.org forward slash the pourover or click the link in the show notes to give the gift of a full belly today. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Chipotle's sweaten over salmonella cases linked to its jalapenos,

Starting point is 00:07:29 swapping suppliers while health officials investigate. Meanwhile, the cyclosporiasis outbreak widened to 15 states Wednesday when the CDC tallied newly reported cases. Officials are still looking for other potential sources of the parasite beyond the tip of the iceberg contaminated lettuce. explaining that gathering data takes weeks. Lindsay Clancy's trial is underway in Massachusetts. Charged with first-degree murder in the January 2023 deaths of her three young children,

Starting point is 00:08:03 Clancy hasn't disputed killing them, but pleaded not guilty. Her lawyer cite undiagnosed postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors say she acted deliberately. If found not criminally responsible, she'll be committed to a psychiatric facility in lieu of life without parole. Abdul El-Sayed secured a one-point win in Michigan's marquee matchup for the Democratic Senate bid. The former health official overcame centrist Representative Stevens and her record-setting $65 million campaign spending, rallying progressive Dems in the Purple State's primary.

Starting point is 00:08:40 His November face-off against Representative Rogers will be closely watched, potentially determining which party controls the Senate. MySpace wants to help you post like it's 2005. In the new documentary, MySpace, owners of the platform that once rivaled Facebook revealed plans to relaunch, ditching algorithms and ad-driven content in favor of user creativity, profile customization, and chronological feeds featuring your second cousin's new baby. Nostalgamations are working on their wish lists for the platform's resurrection. Coming to a pharmacy near you, MRNA flu vaccines.

Starting point is 00:09:21 Wednesday, the FDA approved the nation's first first. MRNA flu vaccine for people over 50, after research found Moderna's emfluciva was 27% more effective than your standard flu shot. Moderna says the new Vax tech allows better strain targeting and faster manufacturing. Skeptics, like HHS Secretary RFK Jr., says it requires more scientific scrutiny. Currently speed-googling MRNA vaccines? Don't worry. We already did that for you.

Starting point is 00:09:52 Come back tomorrow to catch our breakdown. of MRNA vaccines in TPO Explains. That's all the headlines we have for today. Here's some good news to dwell on. When we were his enemies, Christ died for us. We can love others radically because he first loved us. Hi, I'm Stacey from Marlarka, California. The pour over exists to be a trustworthy news resource guiding people towards eternal hope.

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The Pour Over Today - Fauci in Contempt, Marine One’s Miss, Depleted Weapons, & More

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