The Daily Beans The Breakdown for the Week Ending 11/9/2025
Nov 10, 2025
Discussions dive into the troubling scope of the Epstein files, revealing a chaotic review process and the emotional toll on agents. Dive into political stakes as House Republicans grapple with the potential fallout from these files. Amidst government shutdowns, the impact on SNAP funding and ACA subsidies is explored, highlighting recent court rulings. Celebrations ensue for Democratic wins across various states and ongoing community resistance against federal prosecutions. Tensions rise over allegations regarding motives behind unredacted file releases.
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Scale And Severity Of The Epstein Files
- Allison Gill reports DOJ and FBI reviewers found the Epstein files far worse than previously reported, with many mentions of Donald Trump.
- Poor access controls and thousands of reviewers likely spread knowledge of the files across agencies and to congressional contacts.
Locked-In Reviewers Logged Trump Mentions
- Multiple anonymous sources confirmed reviewers logged Trump mentions by document and page across massive spreadsheets.
- Reviewers worked 24- and 48-hour shifts and were locked in the building during the March review.
Carelessness Multiplied Exposure Risks
- The operation lacked basic IT permission controls and used unclassified shared drives and training materials.
- Hastiness and shifting instructions forced repeated re-reviews and prolonged the process, increasing exposure risk.