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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025Today, Trump plans a $12B bailout for farmers after the fallout from his failed trade war; the DC Circuit Court of Appeals sides with Kegseth on the transgender military ban; detainees at the Everglades concentration camp were tortured according to a new report from Amnesty International; Hondurans issue an arrest warrant for their drug trafficking ex-president that Trump pardoned; Congress is going to withhold Kegseth’s travel budget until he releases the full September 2nd video; criminal contempt proceedings are underway in Boasberg’s courtroom after he orders both Erez Reuveni and Drew Ensign to testify; and Allison and Dana deliver and your Good News.Thank You, HomeChefFor a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! http://HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsStonewall Inn Brick Awards - https://stonewallinitiative.org/brick-awards-gala-fundraiserStoriesSupreme Court upholds Trump's ban on transgender military members while appeals continue|NPRhttps://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5388507/supreme-court-transgender-militaryHonduras Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-President Pardoned by Trump|NYThttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/world/americas/honduras-hernandez-arrest-warrant.htmlTrump Promises Farmers $12 Billion to Blunt Fallout From His Trade War|NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/us/politics/trump-farmers-aid-bailout.htmlDetainees at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facing ‘harrowing human rights violations’| The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/04/alligator-alcatraz-human-right-violations-amnesty-reportTrump to invoke wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out deportations to Guantanamo|CBS Newshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-alien-enemies-act-1798-deportations-guantanamo/Judge orders top DOJ attorney to testify about Alien Enemies Act deportations|ABChttps://abcnews.go.com/US/judge-orders-top-doj-attorney-testify-alien-enemies/story?id=128222048Justice Department faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes|CBS neshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-venezuela-boat-strikes-office-of-legal-counsel/Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaMassachusetts Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/us/massachusetts-church-ice-nativity-scene.htmlIf the Leguminati are so inclined, I bet we could remind the Archbishop what Jesus would do. Here is the link:https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/us/massachusetts-church-ice-nativity-scene.htmlhttps://www.bostoncatholic.org/contact-usFrom The Good Newshttps://x.com/PhilNvestigates/status/1998242469985615955?s=20https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/allegheny/recreation/jakes-rocks-overlookhttps://www.tigerlilytherapy.org/www.courageoussoap.com→Please submit your own at https://DailyBeansPod.com - click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble’Our Donation Linkshttps://www.nationalsecuritylaw.org/donate, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc, http://WhistleblowerAid.org/beansJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesdayhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen.Dr. Allison Gill - https://muellershewrote.substack.com, https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.com, https://instagram.com/muellershewrote, https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote, https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsDana Goldberg - https://bsky.app/profile/dgcomedy.bsky.social, https://twitter.com/DGComedy, https://www.instagram.com/dgcomedy, https://www.facebook.com/dgcomedy, https://danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - https://mswmedia.com/shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, https://muellershewrote.substack.comReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewroteListener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday, December 9th, 2025Today, Alina Habba has surrendered from her position as the interim US Attorney in New Jersey; rumor has it that Donald will fire Kristi Noem this January and replace her with Glenn Youngkin; the boat at the center of the double tap strike was not headed to the United States; Hegseth told Admiral Bradly the passengers were on a kill list; Marjorie Taylor Greene told 60 Minutes that Republicans privately hate Trump but refuses to name names; Donald blasts Congressman Henry Cuellar for not switching parties after he pardoned him; the Supreme Court heard arguments on the President’s authority to fire people from multi-member boards like the MSPB and NLRB; a federal judge has blocked the government’s access to the Comey emails at the core of their now dismissed indictment; and Allison and Dana deliver and your Good News.Thank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide, when you go to https://HelixSleep.com/dailybeansSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsStonewall Inn Brick Awards - https://stonewallinitiative.org/brick-awards-gala-fundraiserStoriesTrump’s plans to shatter the bureaucracy have a green light at the Supreme Court | POLITICOBoat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers | CNNExpert Q&A on the U.S. Boat StrikesSteve Vladeck | SubstackTrump Blasts Henry Cuellar, Democrat Lawmaker, for Not Switching Parties After Pardon | The New York TimesGood Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaBrom Jess Craven over at Chop Wood, Carry Water on Substackhttps://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/chop-wood-carry-water-125-805“Donald Trump and his ballroom architect have parted ways, and Trump has hired a new firm, Shalom Baranes Associates - https://www.sbaranes.com, to do the project.Their email address is inquiries@sbaranes.com”From The Good NewsClaire Reynolds - https://bsky.app/profile/yeehawclaire.bsky.socialSeparation of Church and Hate Book - https://a.co/d/bp1JkMMLibby - https://libbyapp.com→Please submit your own at https://DailyBeansPod.com - click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble’Our Donation Linkshttps://www.nationalsecuritylaw.org/donate, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc, http://WhistleblowerAid.org/beansJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesdayhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen.Dr. Allison Gill - https://muellershewrote.substack.com, https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.com, https://instagram.com/muellershewrote, https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote, https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsDana Goldberg - https://bsky.app/profile/dgcomedy.bsky.social, https://twitter.com/DGComedy, https://www.instagram.com/dgcomedy, https://www.facebook.com/dgcomedy, https://danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - https://mswmedia.com/shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, https://muellershewrote.substack.comReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewroteListener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Monday, December 8th, 2025Today, Brian Cole confessed to planting the pipe bombs the night before the insurrection and is a MAGA election denier; the developer of the ICE Block app is suing officials from DHS ICE DOJ and the White House; the DOJ is considering taking a third swipe at getting a grand jury to indict NYAG Letitia James; the Government Accountability Office is investigating Bill Pulte - the guy who made all the mortgage fraud referrals to DOJ; the Indiana House advances it’s 9-0 map to the Senate; the DOJ has already started stonewalling judge Boasberg in his contempt proceedings against against government officials; Rep Adelita Grijalva was pepper sprayed by ICE after identifying herself as a Congresswoman; Kash Patel ordered a tactical SWAT guy to give his girlfriend’s drunk pal a ride home; an internal BOP memo halts rape protections for trans inmates; the Department of Health and Human Services deadnamed an official on her portrait; a judge has ordered the unsealing of Epstein grand jury materials; and Allison and Dana deliver and your Good News.Guest: Joshua Aaron of ICEBlock apphttps://www.iceblock.apphttps://bsky.app/profile/joshua.stealingheather.comhttps://www.tixeconsulting.comGuest: Deirdre von DornumProminent federal criminal defense attorney - 23 years at Federal Defenders of New York - Attorney-in-Charge for the Eastern District; Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Specializing in complex federal cases, indigent defense, civil rights, and pro bono work.https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsStoriesDrag queen Pattie Gonia completes 100-mile trek raising $1m to make outdoors more ‘equitable’ | California | The GuardianRep. Adelita Grijalva says she was 'sprayed in the face' during ICE confrontation | NBC NewsIndiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending contentious plan to state Senate | CBS NewsPipe bomb suspect confesses and has expressed support for Trump, sources say | MS NOWKash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend’s pal a lift home: sources | MS NOWDOJ won't say what it advised Noem amid contempt inquiry over El Salvador deportations | ABC NewsHHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait | NPR NewsGovernment Accountability Office opens investigation into FHFA chief Bill Pulte | NBC NewsDOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards | NPRJudge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from Epstein case in Florida | CBS NewsGood Troublehttps://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaEllen She/HerRhode Island continues to fight ICE. Ice vehicles are routinely spotted parked near or circling the courthouse. A WhatsApp text goes out to be present and witness/ hopefully prevent ice kidnappings. If you are a RI local, please sign up. If not, your community likely has something similar.Ice Watch RI WhatsApp channel:‎Follow the Alerta de Migra / ICE Watch RI channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBK6Y229759BqNu3p2mPROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR COMMUNICATIONS WHEN USING WHATSAPP:https://securityinabox.org/en/tools/whatsappFront Line Defenders:https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/enJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesdayhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71From The Good Newshttps://www.aafront.org/fbklivehttps://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/02/escalation-of-rhetoric-from-white-house-targeting-somalis-is-unhinged-says-somali-scholarhttps://www.summitdogrescue.org/meet-fressi--fresita.html→Please submit your own at https://DailyBeansPod.com - click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble’Our Donation Linkshttps://www.nationalsecuritylaw.org/donate, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc, http://WhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen.Dr. Allison Gill - https://muellershewrote.substack.com, https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.com, https://instagram.com/muellershewrote, https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote, https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsDana Goldberg - https://bsky.app/profile/dgcomedy.bsky.social, https://twitter.com/DGComedy, https://www.instagram.com/dgcomedy, https://www.facebook.com/dgcomedy, https://danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - https://mswmedia.com/shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, https://muellershewrote.substack.comReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewroteListener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Allison reveals a critical gap of time the FBI left out of the pipe bomber affidavit, plus 8 other things the administration covered up this past week.Check out the video:https://www.youtube.com/live/_uiK9fzLyQc?si=tuaoElG_te8K1_5hListener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024In the hot notes, Proud Boy and convicted seditionist Enrique Tarrio could testify at an upcoming trial; President Biden and his son Hunter issue statements after the pardon; Dinesh D’Souza has issued a public apology for his movie 2000 Mules; The New Yorker has acquired a whistleblower report about Trump SecDef nominee Pete Hegseth, Senators Warren and Blumenthal ask President Biden to prohibit the mobilization of the military against American citizens; and Allison delivers your Good News.Stories:Pete Hegseth’s Secret History (Jane Mayer | The New Yorker)Police officer became ‘double agent’ for Proud Boys, prosecutor says ( Michael Kunzelman | AP News)Warren, Blumenthal Urge Biden Administration to Prevent Military Use Against Americans (Warren.Senate.gov)Text of The Letter PDF (PDF | warren.senate.gov)Creator of ‘2000 Mules’ apologizes to Georgia man falsely accused of ballot fraud in the film (Kate Brumback | AP News)Guest: Wajahat AliSubstack - The Left Hook with Wajahat AliWebsite -wajali.comBluesky - @wajali.bsky.socialTwitter - @WajahatAliListener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.