The Pour Over Today - Immigration Updates, May Job Growth, Chicago Bears’ Stadium, & More

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Starting point is 00:00:26 The link is in the show notes. Today, we're talking about the Senate funding DHS and a federal. federal judge overturning immigration application freezes, the U.S. labor market beating expectations, the Chicago Bears considering a move to Indiana, and other top headlines from Monday, June 8th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour over. Here's your quote of the day. In prayer, it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart. John Bunyan.

Starting point is 00:00:59 Let's get started with some espresso shot. It was a big weekend for President Trump's immigration agenda. Friday morning, the Senate passed a $70 billion budget reconciliation package that funds the Department of Homeland Security through 2029, ending a months-long battle that caused a 76-day partial shutdown of the agency. After a marathon of voting down unrelated add-ons, the bill passed 52 to 47 without any Democrat yeas or any language banning Trump. Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund to compensate alleged victims of government mistreatment. The bill heads to the House for a vote this week. Meanwhile Friday, a federal judge overturned Trump policies that froze immigration processing for applicants from 39 countries.

Starting point is 00:01:54 The judge said the policies, which citizenship and immigration services adopted after the shooting of two National Guard members, left law-abiding applicants from dozens of non-Western nations in, quote, indeterminate legal limbo. Governments have different priorities than God's kingdom. As America wrestles with who's allowed where, celebrate the radical inclusivity of the gospel while seeking the good of your neighbors and your temporary home. As Jeremiah 29, 4 through 7 says, this is what the Lord of Armies, the God of Israel, says to all the exiles, I deported from Jerusalem to Babylon.

Starting point is 00:02:36 Build houses and live in them. plant gardens and eat their produce. Pursue the well-being of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the Lord on its behalf, for when it thrives, you will thrive. Economic uncertainty and rising energy prices can't keep the labor market down. The Labor Department reported Friday that job growth crushed economists' expectations for the third straight month. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May.

Starting point is 00:03:14 lapping the expected about 80,000. Unemployment held its ground at 4.3% and revisions added a combined 93,000 jobs in March and April, with sectors like leisure, hospitality, and local government experiencing outsized gains ahead of the World Cup. Some analysts are concerned about how well-paying these new positions are, as average hourly earnings, which increased 3.4%, are not keeping pace with rising costs, which increased 3.8%. All three stock indexes close sharply lower on Friday, with tech stocks suffering their largest daily decline since April 2025.

Starting point is 00:03:59 The chip-heavy sell-off was driven in part by fears that the labor market's heyday will push the Fed to raise rates. Regardless of whether the broader economy is struggling or thriving, Christians should seek to give generously of our time, talents, and resources to those in greater need. Reach out to your local church to see where help is needed. As Hebrews 13 verse 16 says, Don't neglect to do what is good and to share, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.

Starting point is 00:04:38 The Chicago Bears took another step towards moving their layer. The Bears are committed to replacing Soldier Field, the NFL's smallest stadium, but have spent six years deciding where to build it, Chicago, Illinois, Arlington Heights, Illinois, or Hammond, Indiana. The Bears' board voted Thursday to end their 105-year tenure in Illinois after the state legislature failed to pass a bill offering tax incentives for a new stadium, while Indiana has offered $1 billion. The decision isn't final. Elsewhere in sports, a court-side President Trump will become the first sitting president to attend an NBA finals game as the Knicks look to go up 3-0 on the Spurs in New York tonight. On the ice, the Golden Knights took a 2-1 series lead over the hurricanes after a seriously wild double overtime game three, the series' second consecutive overtime finish.

Starting point is 00:05:46 Here's a verse to consider when your team wins, loses, or moves to Indiana. I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise will always be on my lips. I will boast in the Lord, the humble will hear and be glad. Proclaim the Lord's greatness with me. Let us exalt his name together. Psalm 34, 1 through 3. Hey, it's Zan from the pourover.

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Starting point is 00:07:51 The manhunt continues for gunmen who opened fire at an Ohio festival Saturday, injuring at least a dozen people. Officials say two suspects were, quote, probably shooting at each other when they struck at least 12 others at the popular street festival in a historic Toledo neighborhood. Two of the victims were in critical condition yesterday. Fresh allegations are rocking Maine's Senate race. Last week, Marine-turned-oister farmer turned Democratic candidate Graham Platner, confirmed sending sexually explicit texts while married.

Starting point is 00:08:28 Then Thursday, a report from three past girlfriends described him as, quote, toxic, physically threatening, unfaithful, and a heavy drinker, which he denies. The controversies threaten Platner's polling lead over incumbent moderate Republican Susan Collins in Dem's must-win race. Trump RX just got a refill. Friday, President Trump announced that his administration's direct-to-consumer drug platform, Trumprx.gov, added 160 prescription drugs, bringing the total number to over 800. Trump said the site now offers discounted prices for, quote,

Starting point is 00:09:09 four out of five of every prescription filled by Americans, claiming Americans have saved more than $400 million since the website's launch. President Trump walked out of a tense Meet the Press interview after sparring with moderator Kristen Welker over voter fraud allegations in California's primary elections and his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Trump said the fund should continue, saying, quote, lives have been destroyed. After Welker pressed him for evidence, Trump called her and the network's crooked and ended Sunday's special early. And that's all the headlines we have for you today.

Starting point is 00:09:53 But here's some good news for you as you start your week. As far as the east is from the west, he's removed our sins from us. 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 bell to never miss a new episode. Before we go, here's a review from a listener.

Starting point is 00:10:18 Betsy said, thank you, poor over team, for your lighthearted reporting that is God-centered, committed to facts, and above all, committed to truth himself. It's become my main source of news. Well, Betsy and everyone listening, we're grateful for your support and hope you have a great Monday.

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The Pour Over Today - Immigration Updates, May Job Growth, Chicago Bears’ Stadium, & More

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