The Pour Over Today - UPS Plane Crash, SCOTUS Weighing Tariffs, Election Day Reactions, & More | 11.07.2025

Episode Date: November 7, 2025

Today, we’re talking about a deadly cargo plane crash at the Louisville airport; a SCOTUS hearing on President Trump’s tariff powers; reactions to Tuesday’s election; and other top news for Friday, November 7th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Join over 1.5 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 Surfshark Holy Post CCCU Upside Mosh LMNT Theology in the Raw Safe House Project Not Just Sunday Podcast Quince Life Application Study Bible She Reads Truth

Hey, this is Joe at the Porover. And this is Zan at the Porover. Today, we're talking about a deadly cargo plane crash at the Louisville Airport, a SCOTUS hearing on President Trump's tariff powers, reactions to Tuesday's election, and other top news for Friday, November 7. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the Porover. Here's your quote of the day.

of all, trust a few, do wrong to none. William Shakespeare. Let's get started with some espresso shots. A fiery plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky has left at least 12 people dead, 15 injured, and 9 still unaccounted for. The UPS cargo plane was departing Muhammad Ali International Airport Tuesday evening, loaded with 38,000. gallons of fuel for its Honolulu-bound flight, when its left wing caught fire and one of its three engines fell off. The 34-year-old aircraft struck multiple businesses before landing in a massive fireball, spreading the blaze nearly a mile into a nearby industrial area. Louisville's World Port, the largest UPS Air Cargo Hub, suspended operations through Wednesday,

and a shelter in place was issued as far as southern Indiana. The plane's black box has been recovered, but investigators are still probing the crash's cause. Authorities are still searching for those missing, but survivors are not expected. Will you pray with us? Heavenly Father, our hearts are hurting for the city of the city.

of Louisville. Great Comforter, you are well acquainted with our deepest griefs. Be near to those who are mourning. Faithful rescuer. Bring home those who are still missing. Wise counselor. Give knowledge and discernment to first responders, investigators, leaders, and authorities. Our sovereign God remind us that even the most tragic accidents are not outside your hand. We we weep, knowing this world is not as it should be. Help us remember that death and destruction do not have the last word. Strengthen our weary hearts as we pursue you today and await tomorrow's restoration. Amen.

Lady Justice has President Trump's tariffs in her balance scale in one of the weightiest political economic cases in decades. States. Trump's global taxes came before SCOTUS in a two-and-a-half-hour hearing Wednesday, and the Noble Nine seemed skeptical of the tariff's legal basis. The Trump administration argues that the sweeping levies are authorized by 1977 emergency powers allowing the president to regulate imports without Congress's go-ahead. A group of businesses in Democratic states say Trump exceeded his authority, and lower courts largely agreed. If the Supremes overturn Uncle Sam's tariffs, he'll have to refund the approximately $90 billion in revenue collected so far this year and will have less trade talk leverage. President Trump said he heard the case

went well and that it's life or death for our country. A decision is expected in the new year. Here's a verse to consider whether your economic prospects are rock solid or hanging on by a thread. Though the fig tree does not bud and there is no fruit on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, yet I will celebrate in the Lord. I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. The Lord, my Lord is my strength. He makes my feet like those of a deer and enables me to walk on mountain heights. Habakkuk 3 verses 17 through 19.

The effects of Election Day are Riplin. Democrats are celebrating Tuesday night's blue wave, including governorships in Virginia and New Jersey, key statewide races in Pennsylvania and Georgia, and major redistricting in California that's expected to add five additional Democratic house seats next year. On Wednesday, California Republicans promptly filed suit to block the newly approved map,

arguing it unfairly favors Democrats. President Trump said the results are a setback for Republicans and blamed the ongoing government shutdown. He argued, quote, we have to get the country open by changing Senate rules to allow a simple majority, 51 votes, to end the filibuster. But not enough Republicans are interested in going nuclear yet.

Majority Leader Thune said, I know where the math is on this. issue in the Senate, and it's not happening, end quote. During any election season, it's easy to see the shortcomings of our opponents and cast ourselves in the right. When we find ourselves grumbling about others, we must remember to check our own hearts. Matthew 7, verses 3 through 5 says, Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye

and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, let me take the speck out of your eye when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. What if the Bible didn't just inform your mind, but also transformed your life.

That's the heart behind the Life Application Study Bible. It's more than notes and context. It's a guide to living out God's Word every day. With over 10,000 study notes, character profiles, maps, and book introductions, the Life Application Study Bible leads you through a simple three-step journey. Understand God's word in context, connect it to today, and apply it to your life. Whether you're 19 or 99, this Bible is designed to equip you to live as a more faithful follower of Jesus. Start your transformation today at lifeapplication.com or by heading to the link in the show notes.

In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Nancy Pelosi is signing off after 40 years in Congress. The 85-year-old former House Speaker, still one of Congress's most influential Democrats, announced yesterday that she won't seek re-election for her San Francisco seat. Pelosi said there's been no greater honor than speaking for San Fran. President Trump celebrated her retirement as, quote, A Great Thing for America. That's Sir, David Beckham to you.

The soccer legend FC exec, Posh Spice's husband, was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle Tuesday in a ceremony Beckham called his, quote, proudest moment. Beckham was recognized for his contributions to sports, helping bring the 2012 Olympics to London and serving charities including UNICEF and the King's Foundation. Flyers, don't forget to pack your patience. The FAA will trim.

air traffic up to 10% across 40 high-volume markets starting today to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown. The move aims to manage staffing shortages as unpaid air traffic controllers, some now working second jobs to pay the bills, call out of work potentially causing nationwide delays. Asia's strongest storm of the year just slammed the Philippines and Vietnam. Typhoon Kalmegi killed at least 140. people and left 127 missing in the Philippines before blowing through Vietnam yesterday, where wind speeds over 100 miles per hour whipped up 30-foot waves. The typhoon forced mass evacuations, airport closures,

and fears of long-term agricultural damage across Southeast Asia. Japan's military has been very busy. The country deployed self-defense forces to its rugged north on Wednesday. rugged north on Wednesday to help trap bears after a six-fold surge in encounters with over 8,000 sightings. Attacks have injured more than 100 people and killed at least 12 since April. Captured bears will be handed over to officials as part of population control efforts. That's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening, TPOFam. 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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