The Pour Over Today - Final Epstein File Dump, Fed Chair Nomination, Anti-ICE Protests, & More | 02.02.26

Episode Date: February 2, 2026

Today, we’re talking about the DOJ releasing over 3M more Epstein files; how the markets reacted to President Trump nominating Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve; nationwide anti-ICE protests; and other top news for Monday, February 2nd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Wild Alaskan HelloFresh Safe House Project Gloo QAVA CCCU Filament Bible Upside Mosh LMNT Not Just Sunday Podcast Bible Gateway Plus TPO Corrections Page

Hey, this is Joe at the Porover. And this is Bailey at the Porover. Today, we're talking about the DOJ releasing over 3 million more Epstein files, how the markets reacted to President Trump nominating Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve, nationwide anti-ice protests, and other top news for Monday, February 2nd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the Porover. Here's your quote of the day. God's definition of what matters is pretty straightforward.

He measures our lives by how we love. Francis Chan. Let's get started with some espresso shots. The Justice Department released its largest stack of Epstein files on Friday, saying the data dump, quote, marks the end of its review. The release included 3 million pages of documents, 180,000 photos, 2,000 videos, and fresh mentions of notable names like Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Andrew Mountbatten-Winzer,

and President's Clinton and Trump. One document lists unverified public tips received by the FBI against President Trump. The White House noted the DOJ statement says that files, quote, may include fake or falsely submitted images, documents, or videos, end quote. Critics say the DOJ over-redacted some areas, protecting abusers and enabling. under-redacted others, exposing victims who wanted anonymity, and still has 3 million plus more files. The department says it has, quote,

complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and no additional files could satisfy the public's, quote, hunger or thirst for information. Whether we're satisfied with an outcome here on earth or still searching for closure, Christians can rest in the fact that Christ knows all things is sovereign over all things, and pours out perfect justice and mercy from his eternal throne. Psalm 47, verse 6 through 8 says,

Sing praise to God, sing praise, sing praise to our king, sing praise, sing a song of wisdom, for God is king of the whole earth. God reigns over the nations. God is seated on his holy throne. President Trump announced Friday that he's nominating Kevin Warsh to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May. Warsh is a former Fed governor. He served from 2006 to 2011, with degrees from Stanford and Harvard. He has a history of favoring high interest rates, prioritizing low inflation above economic growth during the Great Recession,

but has more recently been critical of the Fed's, quote, hesitancy to cut interest rates, earning Trump's favor. The price of gold and silver, which ride high on fears of instability, crashed Friday, signaling investors' early confidence that Warsh won't simply enact any White House request. Warsh still needs to be confirmed by the Republican-controlled Senate, where his views on the Federal Reserve's independence are expected to be a major focus. His confirmation is probable, but not certain. Here's a verse to consider whether you're worried, excited, or indifferent about who takes office. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of His great mercy, He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you. 1. Peter 1.3 through 4. Fallout continues in the wake of the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. A federal judge denied Minnesota's request to temporarily shut down ice-led operations in Minneapolis, saying the state didn't meet the high legal bar for blocking the feds. Former CNN host Don Lemon was arrested and indicted on federal civil rights charges related to his presence at a protest inside a St. Paul Church on January 18, Lemon says he was acting as a journalist.

The DOJ announced Friday that it's opening a civil rights probe into the shooting of Preti. Meanwhile, thousands of demonstrators gathered across 46 states Friday in a, quote, national shutdown to stop ICE terror. President Trump ordered that, quote, under no circumstances, should DHS get involved with protests, unless federal property is threatened or local authorities request support. Isaiah 26 versus 3 through 4 says, You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you. Trust in the Lord forever,

because in the Lord, the Lord himself, is an everlasting rock. Join us in continued prayer for Minneapolis. Peacemaking Savior, do your redeeming, renewing, healing, helping, work in Minneapolis and in places of unrest in my own life. Stir up my zeal for your kingdom, my desire for your presence, and my desperation for your intervention so that my first instinct is to come to you in every season. You meet me, you hear, and you answer.

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Parts of the government, HHS, transportation, defense, agriculture, shut down over the weekend while the newly amended package awaits a House vote. Republican Speaker Mike Johnson said he has the votes needed to reopen the government tomorrow. President Trump's taking the IRS to court. Number 47 and his sons are suing the IRS and Treasury for $10 billion, alleging the IRS gave inappropriate questions. quote, staff-like access, to the contractor who leaked their tax records to media outlets in 2022.

Critics say federal appointees approving Trump's personal payout is a conflict of interest. Trump said he might settle and donate proceeds. Melania is a box office success, though not a very profitable one. The First Lady's documentary brought in $8 million on its opening weekend, the strongest documentary debut in a decade, but while below the 75 million Amazon MGM spent on distribution rights and marketing. The film, which follows Melania Trump before she re-enters the White House, has a 10% critics score and a 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The South braced for round two of Arctic Blasts, which blew in Saturday on the heels of last weekend storm, bringing more snow and frigid temps to the Carolinas and parts of Tennessee that hadn't thought out. Over 150,000 remain without power since last week. Hundreds of flights have been canceled, and Florida is experiencing record sub-zero wind chills. Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian open yesterday. The 22-year-old Spaniard outswung Novak Djokovic in four sets to become the youngest man ever. to earn a career grand slam, aka winning four major tennis championships. On the women's blue stage,

Elena Rubikina of Kazakhstan won her second major title, overcoming top-ranked Arena Sabalanka after a third set comeback. 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.

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