The Daily Beans

Kashed Out

Nov 26, 2025
A potential shakeup looms as Trump considers replacing FBI Director Kash Patel amid rising tensions in the DOJ. A $50,000 undercover sting involving Tom Homan has caught the attention of Democratic senators demanding answers. The FBI is interviewing six lawmakers over illegal orders warnings. Meanwhile, Trump crafts controversial environmental rollbacks as state leaders push back against offshore drilling. Eric Swalwell is taking legal action against Bill Pulte for allegedly obtaining his mortgage records unlawfully, while community good news brightens the tone.
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INSIGHT

Kash Patel Under Fire

  • Allison Gill explains Trump is considering ousting Kash Patel amid complaints about misuse of resources and publicity.
  • The potential replacement, Andrew Bailey, reflects internal jockeying and concern over Patel's public behavior.
ANECDOTE

Tom Homan Sting And FOIA Fight

  • Dana Goldberg recounts Tom Homan accepting $50,000 in cash during an FBI sting and the investigation being closed after his White House appointment.
  • Democratic senators filed a FOIA demanding records about the closure and possible further misconduct.
INSIGHT

FBI Interviews Of Lawmakers

  • Allison Gill reports the FBI sought interviews with six Democratic members who urged service members to refuse unlawful orders.
  • The move is framed by Democrats as intimidation after the administration labeled the lawmakers' message seditious.
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