The Pour Over Today - U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Drones, Protests At New Jersey ICE Facility, Israel Strikes Lebanon, & More

Starting point is 00:00:00 Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Crew. Hey, this is Zan. And this is Catherine Ann. Here's a good news appetizer before you hit the headlines. There's nothing you or I can do today to earn God's love. And nothing we can do to lose it either. We are loved because he is love. Today, we're talking about the U.S. shooting down Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz,

Starting point is 00:00:29 alleged poor conditions at a New Jersey of, ice facility leading to protests. Israel escalating attacks in Lebanon and Gaza and other top news for Friday, May 29th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. Humility is to make a right estimate of oneself. Charles Spurgeon. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Uncle Sam knocked five Iranian drones from the sky over the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday. The U.S. also struck a drone control station in Iran's Banda Abbas before a sixth drone could launch, calling both moves, quote, measured purely defensive. Tehran responded by dawn yesterday, claiming it hit a U.S. airbase in Kuwait in retaliation and as a, quote, serious warning to Washington.

Starting point is 00:01:27 Iranian state media said it received a draft framework that would reopen the straight within a month, a claim the White House dismissed as, quote, a complete fabric. Trump drew a harder line Wednesday, warning the U.S. would, quote, watch over the straight, but, quote, nobody's going to control it. Meanwhile, a new analysis warned that Washington, already strained from assisting Ukraine, has now burned through 45 to 50 percent of key missile stockpiles, which could take up to four years to restock. War puts the evil of this world on full display and reminds us of the dire need for the ultimate redemption of this world. Jesus came as light to shine in the darkness. Pray that the Middle East would experience the darkness penetrating light of Christ. John 1-5 reminds us that light shines in the darkness and yet the darkness did not overcome it. Conditions at a New Jersey ice facility have sparked hunger strikes inside and six days of protests outside.

Starting point is 00:02:42 Protests began last Friday outside Delaney Hall after roughly 300 detainees launched. to hunger and labor strike over case delays and, quote, inhumane conditions, citing rotten food, poor ventilation, and inadequate medical care. The 1,000-bed Newark Ice facility holds migrants of varying immigration statuses, including those detained during routine check-ins and green card interviews. Nightly conflicts have broken out with protesters throwing objects at agents and blocking traffic and agents responding with batons, tasers, and pepper spray, including on Senator Andy Kim, who was at the facility Monday trying to de-escalate. DHS denied the hunger strike, claimed conditions exceed U.S. prison standards, and called Democratic politicians' visits,

Starting point is 00:03:33 including Governor Mikey Sherrill, who has been denied entry, a, quote, political stunt. Culturally hot topics like these can affect people differently. Consider checking in on someone in your life who might have this story hit close to home, an immigrant or law enforcement officer in your church or neighborhood, and show them the love of Christ. John 13 versus 34 through 35 say, I give you a new command. Love one another, just as I have loved you. You are also to love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another. Israeli forces struck Beirut yesterday, the second time since the start of the Israel-Hesbola ceasefire. The attacks defied a request from President Trump to spare Lebanon's capital city.

Starting point is 00:04:34 IDF did not give details, but Israeli security sources said the targeted attacks were aimed at an Iranian militia head. The move came after 14 people were killed in Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Earlier Wednesday, IDF had warned residents to evacuate the South as it expanded operations and clashed with Hezbollah along a strategic river. The ongoing military escalation has dealt blows to the fraying April 17th ceasefire days ahead of scheduled peace talks in Washington. Israel also launched targeted airstrikes on Gaza, killing Hamas's new military leader in his family Tuesday and at least seven more people Wednesday. Pray with us. God of wisdom and might, the chaos of our sin sickness is splintering across your good world, threatening order and peace and goodness and beauty.

Starting point is 00:05:34 The cities we've built as paragon's of human achievement have become epicenters of tension and turmoil. The borderlines we've drawn across your creation have become places of contention and violence. As provocations threaten to spiral into chaos, we cling to you, our fortress and hiding place, We are waiting for you to bring your reign of peace. Amen. With over 1,000 translations in every type of decorative edition, it's easy to forget how many people can't even get their hands on a single copy of the Bible in their native language. This is why we've partnered with crew.

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Starting point is 00:07:24 without losing their hope or their sanity, Text them a link to this episode. We are so grateful for you. In other bruce, here's a rapid round of updates. The DOJ is opening a perjury investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who successfully sued President Trump for sexual assault and defamation. At issue is Carol's 2022 deposition claim that no one financed her legal fees. It later emerged that LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman had contributed funds.

Starting point is 00:08:04 In 2024, a federal appeals court reviewed this claim and found Carol hadn't knowingly lied. Jill Biden sent the internet spiraling after revealing she thought her husband was, quote, having a stroke during his 2024 presidential debate. In a clip released Wednesday, the former First Lady admitted to being, quote, frightened watching him, saying she'd never seen him like that before or since. The highly criticized debate against President Trump led to former President Biden. and dropping from the race. David Rush made his own gold rush. The former senior CIA executive was arrested this week after agents found over 300 gold bars worth over $40 million

Starting point is 00:08:51 stashed at his Virginia home, along with $2 million in cash, and 35 luxury watches. He'd been requesting gold from the agency for, quote, work-related expenses since November. Investigations also revealed he lied about his education and professional backgrounds. The U.S. is setting up a quarantine facility in Kenya for Americans who contract or are exposed to Ebola as an alternative to bringing them back to the U.S.

Starting point is 00:09:21 The White House reached a deal with Kenya Thursday to provide high-quality care for Americans without risking, quote, a lengthy transport back, despite the plan drawing opposition from Kenyan medical groups. The Lone Star State is putting Senator John Cornyn out to pasture. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton beat the four-term incumbent in the state's Republican runoff Tuesday, a week after clenching President Trump's endorsement. The ousting sets up a closely watched midterm against Democrat James Tolerico, with polls predicting a competitive race in a state that hasn't elected a Democratic senator since 1988.

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The Pour Over Today - U.S. Shoots Down Iranian Drones, Protests At New Jersey ICE Facility, Israel Strikes Lebanon, & More

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