The Pour Over Today - Press Ban Lifted, AI Leaders Address the UN, China’s President Xi Visits D.C., & More

Starting point is 00:00:00 Hey there, this is Joe. Today, we're talking about a federal judge temporarily restoring CNN, MS Now, and Politico's access to the White House, AI leaders calling for regulations at the UN, the U.S. welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping, and other top headlines for Friday, September 25th, stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. What does it mean to practice faith well? While our works cannot save us, our habits can strengthen our faith. Karen Swallow Pryor.

Starting point is 00:00:46 Let's get started with some espresso shots. A federal judge pressed pause on the White House's ban of CNN, MS Now, and Politico, restoring outlets' access for 14 days during litigation. At an emergency hearing Wednesday, the outlets argued officials violated their rights to free speech, free press, and due process by revoking their credentials without notice. The DOJ accused the newsrooms of, quote, publishing sensitive or classified information, saying access to the White House is a privilege, not a right.

Starting point is 00:01:23 In an early morning ruling yesterday, the Trump-appointed judge found the ousted outlets hadn't received advance notice in compliance with due process, saying they were likely to succeed in proving the ban unconstitutional. He also noted national security wasn't the ban's original stated reason. White House officials had to be a ban. haven't commented, but journalists' credentials were restored yesterday afternoon. The press pool's return to normalcy timeline remains staticy.

Starting point is 00:01:53 Whether we live in a world with fully free press or state-sponsored media, nothing is hidden from the Lord. He sees all and one day will bring to light things that have been done in secret. We can trust him to protect us and deliver justice. 1 Corinthians 4, verse 5 says, so don't judge anything prematurely before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts,

Starting point is 00:02:25 and then praise will come to each one from God. AI and government leaders are asking for tech support. Head honchos from OpenAI and Anthropic address the UN Security Council Wednesday, appealing for global guardrails and repeating warnings that AI could pose a, quote, risk to humanity as a whole, if left unchecked. Echoing their concerns,

Starting point is 00:02:55 Australia's prime minister announced a rogue open AI agent, quote, infiltrated his government's health care statistics portal, containing nonsensitive data in June. OpenAI CEO Altman called for, quote, national and international frontier AI standards and secure channels among governments. The same day, Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Greg Kassar introduced the Ban

Starting point is 00:03:21 Artificial Super Intelligence Act to pause development until a federal AI agency is established. However, critics warn a pause with seed ground to China, and meta-CEO Zuckerberg says labs have enough, quote, responsibility and incentive to train their models at a safe pace.

Starting point is 00:03:43 Will you join me in prayer? God, our Creator, you are the great inventor of everything. The only one who creates out of nothing, who speaks and the universe bursts into being to do your bidding. When AI innovation threatens human dignity, protect us. When pursuing productivity leaves us listless and exhausted, give us rest. When we measure ourselves and others according to our output, teach us from whom value comes.

Starting point is 00:04:17 When blockbuster technology means our prosperity, make us generous. When we wield technology to take control of our power, destiny, humble us. Oh, divine orderer, direct our use of technology to build up others and point to your good design. May we seek in every work to reflect you, never to rival you, our matchless king of creation. Amen. The U.S. rolled out in actual red carpet for Chinese president Xi Jinping. Xi arrived in Washington on Wednesday, where he received a rare plainside welcome from President Trump and First Lady Melania, complete with an Honor Guard and B-1 bomber flyover. It kicked off the leader's three-day summit where they discussed the on-paws trade war,

Starting point is 00:05:09 a notification mechanism for serious AI incidents, the war in Iran and Taiwan. Ahead of the visit, Xi issued a statement saying the U.S. and China, quote, should be partners, not rivals, and U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced an extension of the trade truce. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle criticized Trump's warm welcome for the Chinese leader, including a black tie, non-optional formal state dinner, underscored by reports that China has been covertly supplying Iran with weapons components and intelligence. Here's a verse to consider whether your to-do list includes international visits, a meeting that could have been an email, or a sink full of dishes.

Starting point is 00:06:00 Whatever you do, do it from the heart. as something done for the Lord and not for people, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord, you serve the Lord Christ. Colossians 3, verse 23. Hey, it's Zan from the Pourover. I've been making a purposeful effort to eat more seafood because I know it's packed with nutrients

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Starting point is 00:06:57 Go to wildalaskin.com slash TPO for $35. your first box of premium wildcaught seafood. That's wildalaskan.com slash TPO for $35 off your first order. In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Hawaii is bracing for its third major storm in a month. Tropical storm Nolo will likely reach hurricane strength this weekend, threatening catastrophic flooding on the Big Island and prompting evacuations from Governor Green.

Starting point is 00:07:36 On the mainland, a wicked nor'easter is strengthening expecting to bring 50-mile-per-hour gusts, coastal flooding, and power outages from North Carolina to New England. Iran's president accused the U.S. of terrorism in his U.N. speech Wednesday, showing pictures of the late Supreme Leader and civilians killed in American strikes. President Peschian vowed to never bend to Washington's, quote, bullying mentality, but expressed openness to diplomacy. American delegates who walked out before Pezzacchian's address held indirect talks with Tehran Tuesday

Starting point is 00:08:19 without a, quote, major breakthrough. Phil Knight just did it. The Nike co-founder and former Duck made a historic $1 billion donation to the University of Oregon to establish a new engineering school. It's the largest ever known donation to a public university and brings the Knight's lifetime giving to the University of Nike to more than $2 billion.

Starting point is 00:08:52 Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew of, quote, terroristic threats, harassment and intimidation, to extort money for his personal gain. Wednesday, a Tennessee judge granted a restraining order against the nephew, also Parton's former security head, whom the star handpicked to announce her passing last month. He says his comments were, quote, Rage Talk shared privately while grieving. The Golden Arches announced big McChanges Wednesday.

Starting point is 00:09:27 McDonald's unveiled an $8.5 billion plan to modernize its roughly 46,000 global restaurants over the next decade, adding AI-powered drive-thru and kitchen help, hand-bredded chicken, protein forward options, and a play-place revival. The overhaul targets a flat, fast, food market with beefed up hospitality and a more GOP1 friendly menu. Investors weren't loving it.

Starting point is 00:09:55 McDonald's shares fell roughly 5% Wednesday. That's all the headlines we have for today. Here's some good news to dwell on. Our sins are forgiven. God is with us through his spirit, and Jesus is coming back to make everything new. As always, thanks for listening, TPO fam. If you're listening on the Apple Podcast app, give us a five-stop. our rating and drop a review. If you're listening on Spotify, give us a follow and hit the

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The Pour Over Today - Press Ban Lifted, AI Leaders Address the UN, China’s President Xi Visits D.C., & More

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