The Pour Over Today - Texas Flooding Update, DOJ’s Memo on Epstein, Fresh Tariff News, & More | 07.09.25

Episode Date: July 9, 2025

Today, we’re giving an update on the deadly flooding in Texas; the DOJ’s memo on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein; when new tariffs will take effect; and other top news for Wednesday, July 9th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Join over 1 million readers with our free 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 LMNT Upside Known and Loved Quince CCCU Surfshark Compelled Mosh

Hey, this is Joe at The Poor Over. And this is Zan at The Poor Over. Today, we're giving an update on the deadly flooding in Texas, the DOJ's memo on disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, when new tariffs will take effect, and other top news for Wednesday, July 9. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pullover today. Here's your quote of the day. I believe that in the end, the truth will conquer.

John Wycliffe. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Search and rescue crews are still combing through central Texas after devastating floods killed over 100 people. The rising death toll includes 27 camp mystic campers and counselors, 11 remain unaccounted for, and spans six counties. First responders say the likelihood of finding more survivors is fading. Texas Governor Greg Abbott declared a day of prayer and vigils have been held statewide.

The scale of the disaster has raised questions over coordination and communication prior to the flooding, but the National Weather Service says its regional office was fully staffed and the most severe catastrophic flash flood warnings were issued before the Guadalupe River rose. Meanwhile, stories of heroism have begun to emerge, including a Coast Guard rescue swimmer credited with directly saving 165 people from rising floodwaters. It was his first mission. It was his first mission.

The promise of heaven does not remove the pains of this world, but it does give us hope, strength, and peace during life's most difficult seasons. Join us in praying for hope, strength, and peace for the families and first responders in Texas. Revelation 21 verse 4 says, He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more. Grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things had passed away. The FBI and DOJ closed the book on Jeffrey Epstein.

A memo released Sunday reiterates that the disgraced financier died by suicide in 2019 and didn't have a client list of powerful people he was blackmailing. Nearly 10 hours of common-area surveillance footage showed no one entered the hallway to his cell after it was locked. Two nearby cameras reportedly malfunctioned that night, fueling years of conspiracy theories. The memo said one of the government's, quote, highest priorities is combating child exploitation and bringing justice to victims, and that spreading, quote, unfounded theories about Epstein serves neither of those ends. Critics aren't buying it. Conservative influencers blasted Attorney General Pam Bondi for over-promising revelations and accused FBI leaders Cash Patel and

Dan Bongino of bowing to the quote, deep state, while Elon Musk called the DOJ's memo, quote, the final straw. Culturally hot topics frequently make people think, speak, and act poorly, including us. We can respect others and represent God better if we are quick to listen and slow to speak. James 317 says, But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense. August 1st is the new April 2nd. It's been 90 days since the US's Liberation Day tariffs were reduced to a blanket 10%

import tax, but the White House says the bigger numbers will be back on August 1st. On Monday, President Trump shared screenshots of signed letters sent to 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, that indicate slight changes to their original rates. All were between 25% and 40%. Meanwhile, Trump announced yesterday that he was placing a 50% tariff on copper and promised quote, a very, very high rate like 200% for pharmaceuticals. President Trump had different news for Ukraine,

announcing the U.S. would be sending them military aid, primarily defense weapons including Patriot missiles, saying, they have to be able to defend themselves. Here's a verse to consider when your imported items might mean you need a second job. Anyone trusting in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like foliage. Proverbs 11 verse 28. What if we told you there was a tasty protein bar designed to fuel your body and support

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In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. U.S. measles cases have reached a three-decade high. As of Friday, 1,277 cases have been confirmed in 38 states and D.C., the largest outbreak since the disease was considered eliminated in the states in 2000. Around 92% of reported cases have been in unvaccinated people or those with unknown vaccination status, and roughly 700 cases have been in Texas. Australia's mushroom murderer has been convicted. A woman was convicted of a triple murder and faces life in prison after feeding a beef

Wellington laced with poisonous death cap mushrooms to her husband's estranged parents, aunt, and uncle for lunch. The uncle survived and was among 50 witnesses who testified against her during a nine-week trial that captivated Australia. Shots were fired at a Border Patrol facility in Texas on Monday morning. Armed with a rifle and tactical gear, the 27-year-old man shot, quote, many dozens of rounds toward the building, injuring two police officers and one Border Patrol employee before agents returned fire and killed the suspect. Police say they have not yet determined a motive. Other retail chains are hopping on the Prime Day deal train.

Amazon Prime Days kicked off yesterday and will run through July 11th, prompting big box behemoths to offer their own deep discounts like BJ's Wholesale's Wow Days, Costco's Member Saving Days, Cole's Summer Cyber Deals, and Target's Circle Week. Billions are projected to be spent during the so-called Black Friday in July. Brad Pitt's still got it. The human star of F1, the movie, along with the real stars, the Formula One cars, generated $293 million in ticket sales,

the highest ever opening for an Apple-produced film. Scarlett Johansson still got it too. Her film, Jurassic World Rebirth, brought in over $318 million, making her the highest grossing lead actor ever, with Lifetime box office earnings topping $14.8 billion. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPO fam. If you're listening on the Apple Podcasts app, give us a 5-star rating and drop a review.

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