The Daily Beans Refried Beans | Pnut Gingrich (feat. Hugo Lowell) | 1.09.2023
Jan 10, 2026
Hugo Lowell, a reporter for The Guardian known for his incisive coverage of Trump-related investigations, joins to discuss the findings of independent investigators hired to search Trump properties post-Mar-a-Lago raid. He sheds light on how this search team’s independence may be questionable and dives into the Fulton County Grand Jury's report, potential charges, and key individuals involved. The conversation also touches on Scott Perry's refusal to recuse himself from investigations, alongside new FEC complaints against George Santos.
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Fulton Special Grand Jury Finished Probe
- The Fulton County special grand jury finished its probe and issued a final report after a year of testimony.
- Judge McBurney set a Jan 24 hearing to consider unsealing the panel's recommendations and findings.
Perry Refuses To Recuse From Oversight
- Rep. Scott Perry refused to recuse himself from House probes despite being a subject of investigations.
- He argued accusations don't bar members from exercising oversight duties.
Biden Records Referred To Archives Review
- Classified documents were found at the Penn Biden Center and the White House notified the National Archives immediately.
- Merrick Garland assigned a Trump-era U.S. attorney to conduct a preliminary review before deciding on an investigation.