The Pour Over Today - ICE Agents Accused of Perjury, Epstein-Related Resignations, “Quad God” Falls, & More | 02.16.2026

Episode Date: February 16, 2026

Today, we’re talking about a probe into potential perjury by ICE agents in Minneapolis; resignations in high-profile circles after the latest Epstein files release; podium progress in Italy’s Winter Olympics; and other top news for Monday, February 16. 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 Life Application Study Bible Unto TPO Corrections Page

Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Crew. Hey, this is Joe at the Porover. And this is Bailey at the Porover. Today, we're talking about a probe into potential perjury by ice agents in Minneapolis. Resignations in high-profile circles after the latest Epstein files release, podium progress in Italy's Winter Olympics, and other top news for Monday, February 16th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the podcast.

pour over. Here's your quote of the day. The beginning and the end of all Christian leadership is to give your life for others. Henri Nguyen. Let's get started with some espresso shots. ICE and the DOJ are opening a joint probe into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis on January 14th. The FBI sworn statement, which differed from DHS's original account,

said ICE officers were conducting a traffic stop when Alfredo Alejandro Alhorna crashed, fled on foot, and violently resisted arrest. During the struggle, Julio Cesar Soza-Selis, and another man allegedly attacked officers with a snow shovel and broom handle. One officer fired, striking Soza-Selis in the thigh, before detaining the men.

Friday, ICE leadership said video evidence suggests both officers made, quote, untruthful statements under oath and have been placed on leave until the investigation wraps up. A federal judge dismissed charges against El Horna and Sosa-Selis because evidence is, quote, materially inconsistent with the allegations of assaulting immigration officers. Whether it's law enforcement, immigrants, strangers, or friends on trial, Christians always root for justice. When the truth is murky and the future is on Uncertain, focus on what you know, the good news of Jesus and his mission of love. 1 John 4, verse 8 through 11 says,

The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love. God's love was revealed among us in this way. God sent his one and only son into the world so that we might live through him. Love consists in this, not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, if God loved us in this way, we also must love one another. Resignations are rippling through high-profile circles after the latest Epstein files release. Goldman Sachs' chief legal officer Catherine Remler is resigning over emails advising, quote, Uncle Jeffrey on how to push back on negative media. Brad Karp, chairman of a prestigious law firm,

also resigned following a disclosure of emails with Epstein, while scrutiny over ties to Galane Maxwell prompted 28 L.A. Olympics chairman Casey Wasserman to sell his talent agency. None of the execs have been accused of crimes, and each say their decision is in the, quote, best interest of their organizations. Meanwhile, Epstein Aftershocks have reached yearbooks,

with some U.S. schools canceling Picture Day After photography giant life touches, corporate parents' former CEO was named in the files. Others in the spotlight include Norway's crown princess and the owner of the New York Giants. As Epstein-related Fallout continues, let's remember that while people and institutions fail us, God never does. We can always trust him to fulfill his promises, including the promise that his justice will ultimately prevail. First Kings 8 says, Blessed be the Lord, he has given rest to his people Israel according to all he has said. Not one of all the good promises he made through his servant Moses has failed. May my words, with which I have made my petition before the Lord, be near the Lord our God day and night.

May he uphold his servant's cause and the cause of his people Israel, as each day requires. May all the peoples of the earth know that the Lord, Lord is God. There is no other. The Milan Cortina games are shoop, shoot-shooping toward the home stretch. Ilya Malinanin's gold hopes melted Friday as the, quote, quad-god fell twice, finishing eighth in men's single-free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Scheidharov skated off with the gold,

while Malin cited, quote, mental challenges and a flood of, quote, negative thoughts for the stunning upset. On the slopes, Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Bratton carved continental history, winning giant slalom and securing South America's first ever Winter Olympic medal. Norway's Johannes Hosflot-Clabo broke the Winter Olympics gold medal record, winning his ninth gold in the cross-country skiing team relay on Sunday. On the ice, American Jordan Stoll's Stole, the show, winning the men's five and nabbing his second gold and second Olympic record in Italy, and Uncle Sam's men's hockey team moved to 3 and O.

Meanwhile, accusations of Canadian cheating led to a heated curling match with Sweden. Here's a verse to consider when you fall on the ice, fail the test, or blow the deal. The righteous cry out and the Lord hears, and rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is near the brokenhearted. He saves those crushed in spirit. Psalm 34, verses 17 and 18. With over 1,000 translations in every type of decorative edition, it's easy to forget how many people can't even get their hands on a single copy of the Bible

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P-O-U-R to 71326 or give.cru.org slash P-O-U-R. Message and data rates may apply, available to U.S. addresses only. In other bruce, here's a rapid round of updates. Lawmakers gave the Department of Homeland Security no funding for Valentine's Day. With senators deadlocked over immigration restrictions, DHS funding expired Saturday. As a result, TSA workers will be working with reduced or no pay until a deal is reached, raising concerns about staff hardships, flight delays, and cancellations. Travelers may want to budget some extra time in their plans for a while. Law enforcement hasn't

made any arrests in their investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance after searching a residence two miles from her Tucson home on Friday. Investigating, are analyzing DNA found at the 84-year-old's property that doesn't belong to her or her loved ones. Meanwhile, the FBI is sorting through thousands of tips and has upped the reward to $100,000. Five European allies say Russia killed opposition leader Alexei Navalvani, who died two years ago while serving 19 years in a Siberian penal colony. Long-awaited autopsy results, quote, conclusively identified the presence of epibadididine, a toxin found in dart frogs, 200 times more potent than morphine. The Kremlin called the statement an attempt to divert, quote, attention from pressing Western issues.

Did you feel prices rise just 0.2% in January? Labor Department data released Friday showed the lowest inflation rate since May 10%. 2025, 2.4% annually and 0.2% in January. Forecasters expect a 2.5% year-over-year, down from 2.7% in December, and 0.3% month-over month. While still higher than the Fed's 2% inflation goal, economists are optimistic about the trend. President Trump reversed a landmark ruling on greenhouse gases Thursday. The now evaporated, 2009 ruling, had declared six gases dangerous, leading to Clean Air Act regulations on power plants, vehicles, and oil and gas facilities.

Number 47 said repealing the, quote, scam will save Americans $1.3 trillion. While critics warn the U.S.'s, quote, ardust deregulatory action will harm the planet and Americans' health. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPOFam. 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're grateful for your support and hope you have a great Monday. Catch you on Wednesday. Christian Community Credit Union and Adel Fai have come together to bring the best in Christian banking for Kingdom Impact. With their high-yield harvest bundle, you can earn 4% APY and 5% APY

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