The Pour Over Today - Texas Democrats Flee State, American Eagle Ad, Israel’s New Gaza Plans, & More | 08.06.25

Episode Date: August 6, 2025

Today, we’re talking about why Democrats in the Texas State House have fled the state; American Eagle’s controversial ad; Israel’s plans to occupy all of the Gaza Strip; and other top news for Wednesday, August 6th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Chick-fil-A gift card giveaway sign up for our newsletter here Looking to support us? You can choose to pay here Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Surfshark Holy Post CSB's Back to School Gift Guide CCCU Upside HelloFresh Mosh

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chicken, too, while you're at it. Now for the headlines. Today, we're talking about why Democrats in the Texas State House have fled the state, American Eagles' controversial ad, Israel's plans to occupy all of the Gaza Strip, and other top news for Wednesday, August 6th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pour over. Here's your quote of the day. Obedience is the pathway to blessing.

It's the means of protection. It's the means of joy. It's the means to finding God's best in our lives. Nancy DeMoss. Let's get started with some espresso shots. The Texas State House voted 85 to 6 to issue civil arrest warrants for over 50 of their absent Democratic colleagues. The Democrats fled the state to block a vote on a controversial

new congressional map. Republicans are trying to redraw district lines mid-decade, a rare move that could flip five seats in the U.S. House of Representatives from blue to red in 2006. Without a two-thirds quorum, which is 100 of 150 members, the Lone Star State's House can't vote. Hence, the exodus. Texas Governor Abbott promised to expel absent members from office for, quote, degradation of duty, which we can expect. legal challenges to, and warned them that fundraising to pay the $500 a day absentee fine may trigger felony bribery charges. Meanwhile, blue states are promising to strike back. California and New York proposed their own mid-decade redrawls to offset Texas's move.

Politics can get messy, but our hope isn't in a district map, political party, or or perfect government. It's in a king whose reign is never up for a vote. Psalm 47 verses 5 through 8 says, God ascends among shouts of joy, the Lord with the sound of a ram's horn. Sing praise to God, sing praise, sing praise to our king, sing praise. Sing a song of wisdom, for God is king of the whole earth.

God reigns over the nations. God is seated on his holy throne. American Eagles' new denim ad campaign has caused some chafing, but its stock has spread its wings and soared. The millennial-loved fashion brand sparked controversy when it announced a partnership with actress Sidney-Sweeney for its fall denim campaign, featuring the slogan, Sidney-Sweeney has great genes.

Critics were not laughing at the DNA jeans, clothing jeans, pun, claiming that pairing the slogan with a blonde-haired, blue-eyed actress was racist or supports eugenics, the belief that humanity can be improved through selective reproduction. Supporters are calling that criticism woke and overblown, an American Eagle says the slogan, quote, is and always was about the genes. A.E. Stock has noticed all the attention, climbing 23% on Monday, after President Trump called the campaign the quote, hottest ad out there before falling 8% yesterday. The world has different priorities than followers of Jesus,

which the Bible says is par for the course. God's people do not stand over the world looking down in judgment. We repent of our own sin before the Lord and love our neighbors radically. 1 John 3, verses 13 through 16, says, Do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you. We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers and sisters. The one who does not love remains in death. This is how we have come to no love.

He laid down his life for us. Israel and Hamas are reportedly done talking. Amid growing global backlash over hunger in Gaza, Hamas released videos over the weekend showing emaciated hostages inside underground tunnels. Then, on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's office announced a proposal to, quote, occupy all of the Gaza Strip, expanding the IDF's footprint in order to finish Hamas and rescue the remaining 50 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive. The plan has received pushback from senior Israeli.

military officials who worry it would only push Hamas to kill hostages and further isolate Israel from the international community. A cabinet-level meeting to discuss operational plans was reportedly postponed yesterday amid the rift. Hamas said Israel's threats, quote, have no influence on our decisions. Ceasefire negotiations are not expected to continue. As the stakes in Gaza get even higher, demonstrate your faith in our ultimate king by praying for our rural leaders. Pray for wisdom, justice, and peace to rule in the Middle East. Here's a prayer from the Book of Common Prayer. Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed.

Kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all people, the true love of peace, and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth. That in tranquility, your kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with knowledge of your love. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Imagine a snack bar with more protein, less sugar, ingredients that support your brain, and a mission that gives back. Meet Mosh, the power snack designed to fuel both mind and body. Each bar, is packed with Mosh's signature brain blend, including omega-3s and vitamins B-12 and D, and fortified with cognizant and cytokoline, a clinically tested ingredient that supports focus,

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In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. The Clintons have been subpoenaed. The House Oversight Committee is demanding testimony from the former first couple, along with eight former senior law enforcement officials and FBI directors, as part of its Epstein investigation. Lawmakers are pressing the DOJ for records by August 19th, The DOJ says there's no client list or blackmail evidence, but critics on both sides aren't convinced. Tesla is paying up to keep Elon Musk in the driver's seat.

The electric carmaker approved an interim pay package of 96 million shares worth about $29 billion to retain the tech mogul in a senior leadership role for the next two years. The package, which Tesla calls a, quote, good faith gesture, comes after Delaware judge struck down a previous $56 billion package. Switzerland is talking to Uncle Sam about tariffs on Toblerones. The famously neutral country is preparing a, quote, more attractive offer after President Trump announced a 39% import tax on all Swiss goods, the highest rate on an industrialized nation. India seems less amendable to a deal, calling Trump's threats to increase tariffs over their purchase of Russian oil, quote, unjustified and unreasonable. The New York Post is going Hollywood. Rupert Murdoch's media group announced its launching the California Post in early 2026, bringing its edgy, right-leaning tone to the left-leaning West Coast.

Based in L.A., the news outlet promises, quote, serious reporting. supporting and puckish wit amid a shrinking local news scene and left-leaning media landscape. NASA is taking one giant leap towards making the moon habitable. Interim NASA administrator Sean Duffy announced plans to build a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, saying it would prevent Russia and China who have similar lunar aspirations from getting there first and, quote, declaring a keep-out zone. The timeline was met. with skepticism given recent cuts to NASA's budget.

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