The Daily Beans

Lingering Resentment

Jan 6, 2026
Democrats are gearing up for a shadow hearing to challenge the narrative around the Capitol attack as the five-year anniversary approaches. The Pentagon is stirring controversy by seeking to downgrade Senator Mark Kelly's rank over his stances on military orders. Meanwhile, Trump is eyeing Venezuela's future with Stephen Miller reportedly taking a key role in shaping U.S. operations there. On the local front, Amy Klobuchar might soon dive into the Minnesota gubernatorial race. There's also an urgent call to action regarding proposed rules affecting transgender youth healthcare.
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INSIGHT

Fight Over January 6 Facts Persists

  • Five years after Jan. 6, political actors continue battling over the basic facts and public memory of the riot.
  • Allison Gill highlights Democrats' shadow hearing as a deliberate rebuttal to revisionist narratives.
INSIGHT

Pentagon Targets Kelly Over 'Illegal Orders' Video

  • The Pentagon is pursuing a downgrade of Senator Mark Kelly's retirement rank over a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.
  • Dana Goldberg and Allison frame the move as politicized and punitive toward lawful counsel about illegal orders.
ADVICE

Follow Kelly's Response And Legal Route

  • Check Mark Kelly's full public response and legal options on the Beans Talk video for deeper context.
  • Review Judge Advocate General procedures and possible court challenges if you want clarity on appeals.
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