The Pour Over Today - Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Episode Date: October 4, 2023

Today we’re talking about a historic ousting in the House of Representatives, the start of former President Trump’s fraud trial, the impacts of migrants on major U.S. cities, and other top news for Wednesday, October 4th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Sponsored by Hiya

Today we're talking about a historic ousting in the House of Representatives, the start of former President Trump's fraud trial, the impacts of migrants on major U.S. cities, and other top news for Wednesday, October 4th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today. Here's the quote of the day. A man with God is always in the majority. John Knox. Let's get started with some espresso shots. Kevin McCarthy has lost his grip of the gavel. Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted

216 to 210 to remove McCarthy as its speaker, following a motion to vacate the chair by Representative Matt Gaetz late Monday. Gaetz leads a faction of hardline Republicans who have long clashed with McCarthy, most recently over his decision to keep spending levels steady and work with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown. It's the first time ever that the House has voted to remove its own speaker. While in uncharted territory, the House won't be completely acoustic. Representative Patrick McHenry will serve as temporary speaker. It's unclear when a vote for a new, permanent speaker will take place or who may win. It took a historic 15 votes to elect McCarthy in January, and there is no obvious successor in place.

While this is big political news in the United States today, it's relatively small news for Christians in light of eternity. Even in the midst of change and uncertainty on earth, our eternity in Christ remains secure. Colossians 3 verses 2 through 4 says, Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Last week, a New York judge found former President Trump liable for business fraud, ruling he exaggerated the value of properties to gain favorable bank deals. The trial to assess damages began on Monday.

New York's Attorney General Letitia James is seeking a $250 million penalty and a prohibition against Trump from running businesses in New York. Trump's attorneys argued that the valuations were estimates and that the banks made back their money with interest, so no harm was done. The former Air Force One-er, who has called the trial a witch hunt and promised to appeal, has been in the courtroom both days and promised to testify, but isn't getting along with the judge, whom he called a Democrat operative. Yesterday, the judge issued a limited gag order after Trump lashed out at a court clerk on social media.

While you likely have no control over the politically contentious investigations into Donald Trump or anyone else, you can control how you speak about them. Leave others with no doubt of your love for everyone involved. Ephesians 4 verse 29 says, No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear. America's cities are filling up with migrants and are calling for

support. A record 200,000 illegal migrants were processed by Border Patrol in September, and in the last year, Texas bussed over 22,000 of them to sanctuary cities like D.C., New York City, and Chicago. In response, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has deployed over 2,000 National Guard troops and invested $50 million in migrant processing. Former President Bill Clinton called for a fix of New York City's broken system, emphasizing the lack of available housing and the lengthy wait time for work permits. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker sent President Biden a critical letter this week, noting a lack of intervention and coordination at the border. The White House maintains the president is doing everything he can.

You probably have no control over U.S. border policy, but you are an indispensable part of Christ's mission to demonstrate his love for the world. Reflect his unwavering compassion by loving your neighbor humbly and unconditionally. John 13 verses 34 and 35 says, A new command I give you, love one another, as I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. This episode is sponsored by Haya. While most children's vitamins are just candy in disguise, Haya is made from a blend of 12 farm-fresh fruits and vegetables and supercharged with 15 essential vitamins and minerals. and supercharged with 15 essential vitamins and minerals.

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In other brews, here's a rapid round of updates. Sam Bankman Freed's fraud trial, one of the largest in U.S. history, started yesterday. SPF, who founded the now-defunct cryptocurrency trading platform FTX, faces seven criminal counts of fraud and conspiracy and up to 100 years in prison if convicted. The former celebrity businessman claims he received bad legal advice and didn't know his actions were illegal. LaFonza Butler, the president of an organization who helps elect pro-choice female Democrats, will serve out the rest of the late California Senator Dianne Feinstein's term. Butler, who is set to make history as the first Black lesbian

to serve in the Senate, already faces some controversy over her since-changed ex's Twitter profile indicating she's recently resided in Maryland, not California. in Maryland, not California. The United Nations Security Council has authorized a foreign security mission to help Haiti combat gangs overrunning the country's capital, in a move that shows solidarity with a population in distress and gives a glimmer of hope, according to Haiti's foreign minister. The multinational armed force led by Kenya could deploy within months. Check your phones. A nationwide emergency test mandated to take place every three years will be conducted today at 2.20 p.m. Eastern Time.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a message reading, This is a test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed. Will be sent to all cell phones, TVs, and radios. Sundays are for the girls. Simone Biles made history Sunday as the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault internationally. The move, now dubbed the Biles 2, is her fifth named skill. Later, Swiftie's tuning in for Sunday Night Football, Taylor's version, made the Kansas City Chiefs' New York Jets' nail-biter

the most-watched Sunday program since the Super Bowl. And that's all we have for today. Thanks so much for listening. If you're listening on the Apple Podcasts app, give us a five-star rating and drop a review. If you're listening on Spotify, give us a follow and hit the notification bell to never miss a new episode. We appreciate your support and hope you have a great day. We'll see you on Friday.