The Pour Over Today - “No Kings” Protests, TSA Paychecks, Strikes and Oil Shortages, & More

Episode Date: March 30, 2026

Today, we’re talking about the third round of No Kings protests; TSA getting paid despite Congress failing to make a DHS funding deal before spring recess; over 3,500 American service members arriving in the Middle East amid escalating strikes; and other top news for Monday, March 30th. 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 QAVA CCCU Upside Mosh LMNT Bible Gateway Plus Life Application Study Bible Unto Compelled Podcast I Choose Love TPO Corrections Page

Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Crew. Hey there, this is Peter at the pourover. And this is Joe at the pour over. Today, we're talking about the third round of no king's protests. TSA getting paid despite Congress failing to make a DHS funding deal before spring recess. Over 3,500 American service members arriving in the Middle East amid escalating strikes and other top news from Monday, March 30th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ.

with the pour over. Here's your quote of the day. As we think of the selflessness and heroism of the soldiers, we are reminded of the words of Jesus Christ. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends, Billy Graham. Let's get started with some espresso shots. The third round of No King's protests hit the streets on Saturday.

Organizers report that millions of protesters across over 3,000 locations in all 50 states and 16 countries rallied against and all of the above list of grievances against the Trump administration, including the Iran War, economic pressures, immigration enforcement, and the partial government shutdown. An estimated 200,000 gathered at the flagship rally in Minnesota, which was the epicenter of last winter's immigration crackdown and two fatal shootings, featuring Senator Bernie Sanders and Bruce Springsteen performing his protest anthem, Streets of Minneapolis. A majority of protests were peaceful, though authorities deployed tear gas near a federal detention

center in Los Angeles after protesters failed to disperse, and Denver saw eight arrests for blocking a road. The White House called the events, quote, Trump derangement therapy sessions, backed by, quote, leftist funding networks. Public displays of political passion can make us keenly aware of our ideological friends and foes. While there is freedom in how Christians respond, that freedom does not include hating our political opponents. Before you're tempted to judge or belittle, consider praying for a friend with whom you disagree, or send them a message of love.

As Matthew 5, 43 through 44 says, you have heard that it was said, love your neighbor and hate your enemy, but I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you. Congress left for spring break without funding DHS. In the wee hours of Friday morning, the Senate passed a bill by unanimous consent to fund most of DHS, including TSA, the Coast Guard, and FEMA,

while leaving ICE and border security unfunded. Speaker Mike Johnson rejected the measure, calling it, quote, a joke, saying any bill must fund immigration enforcement and include a voter ID provision. House Republicans quickly passed an eight-week stopgap to fund all of DHS, which Senate Democrats declared, quote, dead on arrival. Both chambers are now on recess until April 13th, hoping to find a solution in their Easter baskets. Airport security chaos could end sooner, though.

DHS says TSA employees should start getting paid as soon as today under President Trump's executive order signed Friday. If our hope is based on political negotiations or economic security, then we live in fear because we could lose everything. But if our hope is rooted in the eternal security provided by Christ, then we can weather any storm, even government shutdown.

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus's blood and righteousness. On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand. Edward Motte, 1863. Strikes and shortages continue in the now month-long Iran War. On Friday, 12 U.S. troops were wounded in an Iranian drone-slash-missile attack on a U.S. base in Saudi Arabia.

It's one of the most serious breaches of American air defenses yet. As strikes intensify, U.S. Central Command has reported hitting 11,000 Iranian targets so far. American troops are reportedly arriving to the region. The USS Tripoli arrived in the Middle East Saturday with 3,500 service members aboard, prompting Iranian officials to accuse Uncle Sam of talking about negotiations while, quote, secretly planning a ground invasion. Washington says it can win, quote, without any ground troops. Meanwhile, Asia and Australia are feeling the straight or Fremuz's slowdown.

The Philippines declared a national energy emergency. Down under, localized petrol shortages led to panic by, prompting government reassurances that the national supply is stable. Here's a verse to consider whether a conflict in your own life is D.S. escalating or just getting started. What is the source of wars and fights among you? Don't they come from your passions that wage war within you? You desire and you do not have.

You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and wage war. You do not have because you do not ask. Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. James 4, verses 1 through 2 and 7 to 8. With over 1,000 translations in every type of decorative addition,

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Investigators reportedly suspect a drug or medication-related impairment. Woods passed a breathalyzer test, but, refused a urine test, resulting in a separate misdemeanor charge. No one was injured in the golfing great's fourth high-profile crash since 2009. The final four for the fellas is set. Two-seated Yukon capped a busy weekend in college hoops by buzzer-beating top-seeded Duke to reach the NCAA semis. The Huskies will be joined by Arizona, Michigan, and three-seat Illinois, who ended

nine-seat Iowa's bracket-bust and bid. The quest to cut down the nets resumed Saturday in Indianapolis. The women's final four gets decided tonight. The House Ethics Committee found Sheila Sherfellus McCormick, a Democratic representative from Florida, guilty of 25 ethics violations Friday. Congress's rare public hearing centered on allegations that she stole $5 million in COVID relief funds, funneling some to her 2022 campaign. The lawmaker denies wrongdoing.

but faces bipartisan calls for her resignation and a criminal trial set to begin next month. Savannah Guthrie were returned to NBC's today on April 6th while the search for her mother stretches into its eighth week. The co-hosts says the family still doesn't, quote, know anything about why 84-year-old Nancy was abducted, but believes anchoring is, quote, part of her purpose right now. The sheriff overseeing the investigation faces calls to resign

for undisclosed disciplinary issues at a previous department. A pro-Iranian hacking group got its hands on the FBI director's Gmail. The group, Handala, breached Kosh Patel's personal email Friday, posting years-old photos, a resume, and other documents online. The FBI confirmed the breach, saying the information is, quote, historical, and involves no government information. Handala said the attack was retaliation for the, the FBI's recent seizure of the group's domains.

Well, that's all the headlines for today. Here's some good news for you for the start of Holy Week. Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again someday. 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,

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