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The Pour Over: Politically Neutral, Christ-First News

Shutdown Looming, ICE Agents on Leave, Interest Rates Hold, & More | 01.30.26

The Pour Over: Politically Neutral, Christ-First News

The Pour Over

Christianity, Daily News, News, Religion & Spirituality

4.94.6K Ratings

🗓️ 30 January 2026

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

Today, we’re talking about a likely partial government shutdown; the ICE agents who shot Alex Pretti being placed on administrative leave; the Fed holding interest rates steady; and other top news for Friday, January 30th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over. Looking to support us? You can choose to pay ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our sponsors! We actually use and enjoy every single one. Cru Wild Alaskan HelloFresh Safe House Project Gloo QAVA CCCU Filament Bible Upside Mosh LMNT Not Just Sunday Podcast Bible Gateway Plus TPO Corrections Page

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0:00.0

Today's episode is brought to you by our lead sponsor, Safe House Project.

0:07.0

Hey, this is Zan at the Porover.

0:09.9

And this is Joe at the Poorover.

0:12.2

Today, we're talking about a likely partial government shutdown.

0:16.3

The ICE agents who shot Alex Preddy being placed on administrative leave,

0:20.7

the Fed holding interest rates

0:22.1

steady, and other top news for Friday, January 30th. Stay informed while remaining focused

0:28.3

on Christ with the pourover. Here's your quote of the day. The great thing to remember is that

0:35.4

though our feelings come and go, God's love for us does not.

0:39.6

C.S. Lewis.

0:41.9

Let's get started with some espresso shots.

0:47.9

The Senate has until midnight to pass another spending package and avoid a partial government shutdown, but ICE is freezing progress.

0:56.6

Wednesday, Senate Democrats said they would block the six-bill package unless Homeland Security

1:01.4

funding is voted on separately, or DHS is overhauled to, quote, rain in ice and the violence.

1:08.4

Proposed reforms include prohibiting roving patrols and masks, requiring body

1:13.2

cameras, and implementing clearer use of force rules. Some Republicans are willing to shave ice

1:19.1

funding to keep other agencies running, and yesterday President Trump and Senate Minority Leader

1:24.3

Schumer began compromise talks. Still, a partial shutdown appears likely.

1:29.8

A Senate test vote failed yesterday, and any legislative changes require a trip back to the

1:35.0

currently out-of-Session House. A Capitol Hill closure would leave many federal workers, including ICE

1:41.1

and TSA agents, working without pay.

1:49.6

Thank you. including ICE and TSA agents working without pay. If our hope is based on political negotiations or economic security,

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