The Daily Beans

It’s Falling Apart

Nov 24, 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell's refusal to testify raises eyebrows, especially after her previous willingness to talk. Marjorie Taylor Greene's unexpected early resignation adds to the drama. The FBI's surveillance of immigration activists sparks concerns over privacy. Meanwhile, Trump’s controversial Ukraine peace plan faces scrutiny, and RFK Jr. admits to manipulating CDC vaccine messaging. Democrats celebrate victories in local elections, countering culture wars with focus on safety. The Coast Guard's reclassification of hate symbols further highlights societal shifts.
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INSIGHT

Trump's Peace Plan Echoes 2016 Russian Plot

  • Allison Gill connects Trump's 2025 peace plan to the 2016 Russia-linked proposal involving Manafort and Kalimnik.
  • She highlights that the plan demands Ukrainian concessions and mirrors a long-standing Russian strategy.
ADVICE

Protect Activist Group Chats

  • When organizing sensitive activism, set Signal messages to disappear and watch for moles.
  • Protect chats and limit persistent logs to reduce risk of law enforcement access.
INSIGHT

FBI Monitored Immigration Court Watchers

  • Allison Gill reports the FBI accessed a private Signal chat of immigrant court-watch volunteers.
  • Law enforcement labeled the activists as "anarchist violent extremist actors," raising surveillance concerns.
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