This podcast covers the still-open US government, the passing of Senator Feinstein, catastrophic flooding in New York, flash flooding in NYC, the concept of the afterlife, the importance of helping others, updates on various news and events including arrests, guilty pleas, termination of a conservatorship, unlikely collaborations in the NFL, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to run as an independent in the 2024 presidential election.
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Congress passed a stop gap bill to keep the US government open through November 17, with more support from Democrats than Republicans.
Senator Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting Senator, passed away at 90 years old, leaving behind a legacy of working across the aisle and championing significant legislative efforts.
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Congress passes stop gap bill to avoid government shutdown
After weeks of gridlock, Congress passed a stop gap bill to keep the federal government open through November 17. The bill gained more support from Democrats than Republicans and includes funding for natural disaster aid and the federal aviation administration. However, some hard-line House Republicans are planning to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy for compromising with Democrats.
Senator Dianne Feinstein's passing and her political legacy
Senator Dianne Feinstein, the oldest sitting Senator and longest-serving female Senator in history, passed away at 90 years old. Feinstein had a career of working across the aisle and achieved several historic firsts, including being the first woman to serve as Mayor of San Francisco and the first woman to chair the Senate Intelligence Committee. She championed an assault weapons ban and led investigations into CIA terrorist interrogation tactics. Despite calls to step down, she remained in office as her health declined.
Today, we’re talking about the still-open US government, the passing of Senator Feinstein, catastrophic flooding in New York, and other top news for Monday, October 2nd. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over.
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