The Daily Beans

No Masks In Mugshots

Nov 18, 2025
An ICE agent faces arrest for allegedly pulling a gun on a teenager, stirring public outrage. A judge lays bare misconduct in the Comey investigation, signaling serious legal implications. Donald Trump calls for the release of Epstein files, igniting political debates. Meanwhile, an appeals court upholds hate crime convictions in the Ahmaud Arbery case. New Mexico celebrates a surge in free child care registrations, highlighting community support. The hosts also share uplifting listener stories of hope and activism that inspire engagement.
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INSIGHT

Comey Case Reveals Major Legal Failures

  • Judge Fitzpatrick's ruling exposed multiple catastrophic legal errors in Lindsey Halligan's handling of the Comey grand jury matter.
  • The judge found Halligan misinformed the grand jury about burdens of proof and failed to obtain proper warrants.
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Sea Strike Strategy Foreshadowed By DOJ Comment

  • Emile Bovee reportedly suggested abandoning maritime interdictions and 'just sink the boats.'
  • That remark foreshadowed a later administration policy of deadly strikes on suspected drug vessels.
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Policy Shift From Interdiction To Lethal Strikes

  • The administration shifted from boarding and prosecuting suspected narco-vessels to destroying them, resulting in dozens of deaths.
  • Officials questioned the legality and likely effectiveness of that lethal policy shift.
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