The Daily Beans

Void If Altered

Jan 7, 2026
A federal grand jury has indicted the alleged MAGA pipe bomber, stirring courtroom drama. The Interior Department warns that covering Trump’s face on national park passes invalidates them. Meanwhile, the CDC has dropped several childhood vaccine recommendations, raising public health concerns. Less than 1% of Epstein's files have been released, and the White House has introduced a controversial January 6 webpage. In political news, a GOP member's death reshapes the House dynamics, while Wyoming protects abortion access. Plus, some good news and listener highlights!
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Federal Indictment After Local Delay

  • The DOJ obtained a federal grand jury indictment for the alleged MAGA pipe bomber after delays and local actions.
  • Allison Gill highlights the indictment shows probable cause but criticizes attempts to hide the bomber's motives.
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Parks Pass Rule Targets Sticker Protests

  • The Department of Interior updated 'void if altered' rules to explicitly invalidate park passes with stickers covering Trump's face.
  • Dana Goldberg and Allison Gill view the rule as a response to people planning to cover Trump's image on new passes.
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CDC Cuts Several Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

  • The CDC removed recommendations for multiple childhood vaccines, reducing recommended shots from 17 to 11.
  • Allison Gill warns experts say this decision endangers children and anticipates legal challenges.
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