The Daily Beans

Unlawful Frenetic Strikes

Oct 30, 2025
Discussion heats up over recent U.S. military strikes in the Pacific, with serious concerns about civilian casualties. Two federal prosecutors are put on leave after pushing for significant jail time for January 6th rioters, raising eyebrows about accountability. Meanwhile, the White House disbands a crucial commission meant to oversee Trump-related construction projects, sparking debate about politicized decisions. Additionally, a Texas ruling allows judges to refuse to officiate same-sex weddings, stirring civil rights discussions, while the host shares uplifting community news.
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INSIGHT

Military Boat Strikes Raise Legal Flags

  • The Trump administration has expanded strikes on boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean claiming a counter-narcotics rationale.
  • Legal experts warn deliberate targeting of civilians suspected of drug trafficking likely violates U.S. laws of armed conflict.
INSIGHT

Show Of Force Near Venezuela

  • The administration deployed carriers and heavy bombers as shows of force near Venezuela while claiming narco-threat equivalence to Al Qaeda.
  • Dana calls such casualty-comparison claims exaggerated and questions the factual basis for them.
ANECDOTE

Prosecutors Paused After Harsh Sentence Memo

  • Dana recounts the case of Taylor Taranto, a January 6 participant later arrested with weapons near Barack Obama's home.
  • Prosecutors sought 27 months, but DOJ placed the line prosecutors on leave after language referencing January 6th drew political disfavor.
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