The Pour Over Today - Friday, May 19, 2023

Episode Date: May 19, 2023

Today, we’re talking about a bucketful of new state laws, international news, Harry and Meghan and the paparazzi, and other top news for Friday, May 19th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible

Today we're talking about a bucket full of new state laws, international news, Harry and Meghan and the paparazzi, and other top news for Friday, May 19th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Here's the quote of the day. God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like Jesus. Max Lucado. Let's start with some espresso shots.

Lawmakers in several states are hustling to finish their final projects on abortion, transgender medical treatment for minors, and immigration before summer recess. North Carolina's Republican supermajority legislature voted to override Democratic Governor Cooper's veto of a bill banning most abortions after 12 weeks, down from the current 20 weeks. Lawmakers in South Carolina have been sending a six-week abortion ban bill back and forth with SC's House of Representatives sending an amended version back to the Senate before testing the state's new Supreme Court roster. In Nebraska, a proposal to make a 12-week abortion ban part of a bill banning transgender medical treatment for anyone

under 18 passed by one vote and heads to a final round of voting. Speaking of transgender medical treatment, Wednesday, Florida Governor DeSantis signed into law a bill banning transgender medical care for minors. A similar bill arrived on Texas Governor Abbott's desk Wednesday night for his review. Florida's governor was busy Wednesday also signing into law a wide-ranging immigration bill that includes funding for migrant relocation and expanding requirements for certain businesses to use the federal e-verify system to screen employees. A new Illinois law banning certain high-powered firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines won't be blocked by the Supreme Court as legal

challenges against it proceed. Also squeaking in before the final bell, the first statewide ban on TikTok. Montana signed legislation making it illegal for Google and Apple to offer the app within the state, effective January 1st, 2024. No matter what laws governments may pass, we know exactly how we are called to behave here on Earth. Galatians 5, verse 22 through 23 says, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The law is not against such things. In Nigeria, assailants linked with criminal groups attacked a U.S. government convoy of Nigerian nationals, killing four and leaving some missing. No motive has been determined.

Ecuador's President Lasso dissolved the country's whole legislative assembly after it wanted to impeach him for not stopping a deal between the state-owned oil transport company and a private tanker company. Lasso can still govern without the legislature for six months, but new elections must be held within 90 days. In China, a Chinese national has been charged by the U.S. for violating sanctions and providing Iran with materials for producing ballistic missiles. Finally, President Biden is in Japan with heads of Germany, the U.K., France, Canada, Japan, and Italy for the G7 summit, where the group is expected to chat about China and Russia.

As you consider world events, take comfort in knowing that God's love extends to every corner of the globe. His love for the entire world was made unequivocally clear in the Incarnation and ultimately in Jesus' death and resurrection. John 3, verse 16 says, This episode of the podcast is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. Biblically-minded scholars from 17 denominations dedicating years to translate God's Word. The result shines by academic standards and is remarkably enjoyable to read. Get 40% off all CSB Bibles at Lifeway.com. That's Lifeway.com, code TPO23. Check out the link in our show notes. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Taco Bell has filed a wit-filled petition to reverse Taco John's 1989 trademark of the phrase Taco Tuesday,

opening up possibilities for others to pursue happiness on a Tuesday. In response, Taco John announced a two-for-two-dollar Taco Tuesday deal, thanking Taco Bell for reminding everyone that Taco Tuesday is best celebrated at Taco John's. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle said paparazzi relentlessly pursued them in a near-catastrophic two-hour chase leaving a New York City charity event Tuesday. No injuries were reported, but the Duke and Duchess are shaken. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, while skeptical of the extent of the story, called the incident reckless and said many people recall how his mom died.

A federal judge ordered Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' 11-year prison sentence for conspiracy and fraud to begin May 30th, rejecting Holmes' request to remain on bail while she appeals. Holmes was convicted on charges of defrauding investors in her blood-testing startup. Victims also have $452 million in judge-ordered restitution headed their way. It's not your imagination. There are a lot of documents mishandled. The National Archive says every presidential administration since the 80s has put classified documents where they don't belong. In their report to Congress, the Archive says the problem extends to lawmakers, and libraries often uncover classified docs when they process materials donated by Congress members.

docs when they process materials donated by Congress members. In a win for Twitter, Google, and others, the Supreme Court ruled social media companies won't face liability for terrorist-related content. The case involved claims that YouTube was responsible for inciting the killing of an American student by Islamic State terrorists. SCOTUS sidestepped Section 230's scope, a law giving digital platforms some immunity from certain criminal and civil claims. That's all the time we have for today. Thanks so much for listening. If you're listening on the Apple Podcasts 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 appreciate your support and hope you have a great weekend.

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