The Pour Over Today - Group Chat Breach, Venezuelan Tensions, Unrest in Turkey, & More I 3.26.25

Starting point is 00:00:00 Before we hop into the news, we're searching for college students who want to bring the poor over to their campus. Fit the bill or know someone who does? Apply to be a TPO college ambassador through the link in our show notes. Now, on to the news. Today, we're talking about a national security breach involving a group chat, tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, protests in Turkey, and other top news for Wednesday, March 26. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the Poor Over Today. Here's the quote of the day, You were not made to live as brutes, but to follow virtue and knowledge.

Starting point is 00:00:37 Dante Alighieri Let's get started with some espresso shots. Let's get started with some espresso shots. A group chat of top U.S. national security officials accidentally looped in the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Jeffrey Goldberg says he was added to a signal chat titled, Huthy PC Small Group, where senior Trump officials, including VP Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth, debated the March 15th strike on Houthi rebels. Assuming it was fake, Goldberg silently watched the convo, which included specific targets, weapons, and timing until the strike unfolded exactly as described.

Starting point is 00:01:14 He then left the chat and reached out for comment. The National Security Council confirmed the chat's authenticity but called it deep and thoughtful policy coordination. Lawmakers from both parties condemned the use of Signal, an encrypted, but not approved for classified info messaging app for sensitive war planning. President Trump called the incident a glitch while his top intelligence officials told senators that no classified information was shared. Whether you're critical of your government or think it's unfairly criticized, the command for Christians is to love neighbors and enemies alike.

Starting point is 00:01:53 That requires speaking about others with dignity and respect even when we feel like they haven't earned it. James 3, 9, 10, and 13 says, With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God's likeness. Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way. Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct, he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from Winston.

Starting point is 00:02:21 comes from Winston. The US and Venezuela are in a diplomacy dance. Monday, President Trump announced that the US would impose 25 percent tariffs on countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela, their largest buyers, China, claiming the hostile country has been intentionally flooding the U.S. with gang members. The secondary tariff adds to other reciprocal tariffs going into effect April 2nd. The announcement comes amid continuing legal battles around the admin's recent deportations of Venezuelans. A U.S. district judge declined to lift a restraining order preventing the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans. Meanwhile, a flight carrying

Starting point is 00:03:09 199 deported Venezuelan migrants, alleged members of the gang Trin de Aragua, touched down near Caracas after the Venezuelan government agreed to resume accepting deportees. As Christians, we can commit to praying for national and world leaders to be wise, while simultaneously placing our hope in God, not government. 1 Timothy 2, 1 and 2 says, First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all those who are in authority,

Starting point is 00:03:45 so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. Turkey's largest protests in a decade are entering their seventh day. Last Wednesday, popular Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Ememolu and dozens of municipal officials were arrested on charges of corruption and supporting terrorism. Hundreds of thousands took to the streets in Istanbul and elsewhere,

Starting point is 00:04:14 accusing the government of using the courts to sideline political opponents of President Erdogan, who's been in power 22 years. Ememolu denies the charges, calling them politically motivated. While he awaits trial in jail, the CHP, Turkey's main opposition party, formally named him as their candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Since last Wednesday,

Starting point is 00:04:37 police have arrested over 1,100 people dispersing crowds with water cannons and tear gas. The CHP called for protests to end yesterday, but younger generations are expected to continue the anti-corruption movement. Christians live as strangers and exiles in our home countries. Whether that temporary home is peaceful,

Starting point is 00:05:01 disorderly, or somewhere in between, seek the good of the land you're passing through while eagerly anticipating the advent of your permanent home. Jeremiah 29, four through seven says, this is what the Lord of armies, the God of Israel, says to all the exiles I deported from Jerusalem to Babylon. Build houses and live in them,

Starting point is 00:05:21 plant gardens and eat their produce, pursue the wellbeing of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the Lord on its behalf, for when it thrives, you will thrive. Easter is the biggest celebration of our faith. And what better way to celebrate than giving the gift of God's word? Whether you're looking for a first Bible for a child,

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Starting point is 00:06:10 for years to come. See the link in the show notes to shop for the perfect one. In other brews, here's a wrap-around of updates. Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a partial ceasefire. The U.S. mediated deal will pause attacks on energy infrastructure and ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea. Putin says the

Starting point is 00:06:45 deal will be implemented when Washington helps restore Russia's access to the world market. Roundup might have to pay up to the tune of $2 billion. A judge has sided with a man who sued Monsanto, the company behind the weed killer, when he developed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after using Roundup for 20 plus years. Over 150,000 cases have been filed alleging that the herbicide causes cancer. Monsanto, owned by Bayer, maintains that it doesn't, promising to appeal the verdict. Return to sender, US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is stepping down, passing the parcel to the deputy postmaster until his successor is named. Earlier this month, DeJoy announced Doge will assist America's mail carrier in,

Starting point is 00:07:36 identifying and achieving further efficiencies. The change comes amid renewed debates over bringing the currently independent USPS into the executive branch or privatizing it. On your left, Chinese electric car maker BYD has officially passed Tesla. In 2024, BYD posted $107 billion in sales compared to Tesla's $97.7 billion. BYD's cars are roughly half the cause of a Tesla, and new upgrades will reportedly allow them to recharge in just 5 minutes. But they face steep tariffs from Western countries, including a 100% tariff in the US. The company that helps people uncover their past with their saliva is facing an uncertain future. Genetics testing giant 23andMe filed for bankruptcy Sunday after months of turmoil and a massive data breach in 2023. The company, whose value fell from $6 billion to $20 million,

Starting point is 00:08:37 hopes to sell, but critics worry about the fate of its 15 million users' personal health data. And that's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening. If you're listening on the Apple Podcasts app, give us a 5 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 day. We'll see you on Friday. The pour overs office cabinets are stocked with element. It's what keeps us going during our mid morning newsletter writing slump.

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The Pour Over Today - Group Chat Breach, Venezuelan Tensions, Unrest in Turkey, & More I 3.26.25

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