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Wednesday, February 12th, 2025Today, the First Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Donald Trump’s bid to continue withholding federal grants; Donald fired the USAID inspector general one day after the IG released a report criticizing the dismantling of the agency; Judge Amy Berman Jackson has reinstated Hampton Dillinger as special counsel after Trump wrongfully terminated him; a federal judge in Boston expanded the restraining order against Trump cutting aid to the National Institute of Health; Trump has issued an order for a massive reduction in force of federal workers; Kash Patel lied to Congress when he said he didn’t have anything to do with the FBI and DoJ purge; a judge has ordered the CDC, HHS, and FDA to restore deleted web pages with health information; thousands of Danes have signed a petition to buy California from the United States; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You Naked WinesHead to NakedWines.com/DAILYBEANS, click ‘Enter Voucher’ and put in code DAILYBEANS for both the code AND password for 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included. That’s a discount of $100 off your first six bottles.Guest: Claudia Yoli FerlaMOVE Texas ®️ (@move_texas) • InstagramMOVE Texas (@move_texas) | TikTokMOVE TexasStories:Appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to immediately reinstate funding freeze - Daniel Barnes, Chloe Atkins and Dareh Gregorian | NBC NewsUSAID IG fired day after report critical of impacts of Trump administration’s dismantling of the agency - Jennifer Hansler | CNN PoliticsJudge orders HHS, CDC and FDA to restore deleted webpages with health information - Melissa Quinn | CBS NewsThousands of Danes sign petition to buy California from U.S. - Travis Schlepp | KGET 17 NewsWhy California? | denmarkification.comGood Trouble: Your mission should you choose to accept it is to sign up for the Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Election postcard party!Time: Thursday, March 6 4:30 – 6:30pm CSTLocation: 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery, 101 County Hwy 96 Dellwood, MN 55110Volunteer in Minnesota · MobilizeIndivisible Endorses Susan Crawford in Wisconsin Supreme Court RaceFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. From The Good NewsBlueSky - @dailybeanspod.bsky.socialZeus' RescuesMilking Devon Cattle - The Livestock ConservancyReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!  Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday, February 11th, 2025Today, the Trump defendants win a ruling in the Arizona fraudulent elector scheme; California approves $50M to protect immigrants; the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees have been ordered to halt operations and work from home because Russel Vaught is closing headquarters; the Trump DoJ has filed to end the court order blocking access to the Treasury payment system (will cover on cleanup); Trump’s blockade of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act is devastating US farmers; Judge Beryl Howell has ruled that the FBI has no more excuses for failing to hand over Trump Classified documents case material in a FOIA lawsuit; Steve Bannon is set to plead guilty to avoid jail in the We Build The Wall case; a federal judge ruled that Trump is violating the court order on the federal spending freeze; Trump has illegally fired the special counsel; Pete Hegseth has just revoked hormone therapy and gender affirming care for trans active duty service members; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You Naked WinesHead to NakedWines.com/DAILYBEANS, click ‘Enter Voucher’ and put in code DAILYBEANS for both the code AND password for 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included. That’s a discount of $100 off your first six bottles.Stories:Stunning image shows the closest ever Einstein ring|New ScientistJudge says Trump administration violating order to lift spending freeze - Kyle Cheney|POLITICOFarmers facing economic ruin after Trump backs away from grant 'guarantees': report - Matthew Chapman|Raw StoryConsumer watchdog ordered to stop fighting financial abuse and to work from home as HQ temporarily shuts down - Matt Egan|CNN BusinessCalifornia Assembly approves $50M to defend immigrants and protect state policies from Trump plans | AP NewsGood Trouble: Your mission, should you choose to accept it is to sign up for the Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Election postcard party!Time: Thursday, March 6 4:30 – 6:30pm CSTLocation: 7 Vines Vineyard and Winery, 101 County Hwy 96 Dellwood, MN 55110Volunteer in Minnesota · MobilizeIndivisible Endorses Susan Crawford in Wisconsin Supreme Court RaceFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Check out muellershewrote.com for my interview with a systems security expert about the massive breach at opm.gov caused by Elon MuskHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!  Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Monday, February 10th, 2025Today, the Treasury claimed dogebag Marko Elez didn’t have write access to our federal payment system when he actually did; the National Institutes of Health cuts billions of dollars in biomedical research funding effective immediately; a federal judge has paused Trump’s effort to gut USAID citing irreparable harm; another federal judge temporarily shut down Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship; yet another judge paused the fork in the road resignation deadline; yet another judge orders sweeping restrictions on DOGE access to Treasury payment systems; the White House is preparing an executive order to fire thousands of Health and Human Services employees; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You Naked WinesHead to NakedWines.com/DAILYBEANS, click ‘Enter Voucher’ and put in code DAILYBEANS for both the code AND password for 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included. That’s a discount of $100 off your first six bottles.Stories:Judge orders sweeping restriction on DOGE access to sensitive Treasury payment systems - KYLE CHENEY | POLITICOJudge pauses deadline for federal workers to accept Trump’s resignation offer Tami Luhby, Alayna Treene and Tierney Sneed | CNN PoliticsJudge blocks Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave at midnight - Katherine Faulders, Alexander Mallin, and Peter Charalambous | ABC NewsJudge slams Trump while extending block on birthright citizenship order - Josh Gerstein | POLITICOTrump Administration Orders 'Catastrophic' Funding Cuts For Science Research - Igor Bobic | HuffPostWhite House Preparing Order to Cut Thousands of Federal Health Workers - Essley Whyte Follow  and  Betsy McKay | WSJThe US Treasury Claimed DOGE Technologist Didn’t Have ‘Write Access’ When He Actually Did - VITTORIA ELLIOTT LEAH FEIGER TIM MARCHMAN | WIREDDOGE STORIES | WIREDGood Trouble: VA celebrates Black History MonthAnd as for the rest of us who don’t work at NGO’s or own corporations that could be targeted by the administration for the sin of empathy, you can make sure you support businesses and NGOs that refuse to toss aside diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The Simple Sabotage Field ManualFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good Newslinktr.ee - letsprocessthispod Let's Process This! Podcast5 Calls“Put Them in Trauma”: Inside a Key MAGA Leader’s Plans for a New Trump AgendaReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!  Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

February 12, 2021The Democrats wrap up their impeachment arguments; Trump’s Justice Department sought to block an investigation into Giuliani; Republicans are leaving the GOP; dozens of anti-Trump Republicans are in talks to form a new party; Justice Department says that a leader of The Oathkeepers waited for Trump’s signal to attack; President Biden terminates Trump’s emergency declaration at the Southern border, and seeks to defund the wall; plus AG and Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Harry Litman (@harrylitman)Host, Talking Feds Podcast (@talkingfedspod)Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/  Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 9, 2022In the Hot Notes: a witness list from federal prosecutors gives us an inside look at the upcoming trial of a Three Percenters affiliate; the FBI has arrested another insurrectionist who was out on bail for attempted murder when he stormed the Capitol; McConnell breaks with the RNC and called the Capitol attack a violent insurrection; the FBI is investigating a meeting that took place between Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes on January 5th; plus Allison delivers your Good News.Follow our guest:Senator Adam Schiff   Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friday, February 7th, 2025Today, the Trump administration evicted a former Coast Guard leader from her house with a three-hour notice; the FAA reverses course on meeting prohibition, blaming a rogue employee; Education Department staff warned that Trump buyout offers could be canceled at any time; an aide to Elon Musk is now working at the VA and accessing its computer systems; and Dana delivers your Good News.Thank You IQBarRight now, IQBAR is offering our podcast listeners an exclusive deal: 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text “dailybeans” to 64000.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSiriusXM ProgressThe Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy TourSexy LiberalStories:Trump administration evicts former Coast Guard leader from her house with 3 hours notice - Jonathan Allen and Courtney Kube | NBC NewsFAA reverses course on meeting prohibition, blaming rogue employee - ORIANA PAWLYK| PoliticoEducation Department staff warned that Trump buyout offers could be canceled at any time -  Tyler Kingkade and David Ingram | NBC NewsElon Musk Aide Is Now Working at VA and Accessing Its Computer Systems | Military.comNEW: In the ongoing litigation over DOGE's access to the Treasury Department's payment system…  - Anna Bower | Blue SkyLincoln man reportedly working on Elon Musk, DOGE government efficiency project • Nebraska ExaminerGood Trouble: Army Women's MuseumSend an email to Francis Reynolds - francis.l.reynolds.civ@army.mil - and let him know about your concern for the safety of the Army Women's Museum collections and educational resources. Write an email, tell them how important the Army Women's Museum is to us.Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Check out muellershewrote.com for my interview with a systems security expert about the massive breach at opm.gov caused by Elon MuskFrom The Good NewsFind Your Local Food Bank | Feeding AmericaEmail us at hello@muellershewrote with the subject African Cats if you have any ideas so we can get you in contact with Khady.American Atheists Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting LGBTQ+ RightsHead Start5 CallsReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!  Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thursday, February 6th, 2025Today, ​Elon ​Musk's ​Children ​of ​the ​Corn ​are ​examining ​Medicare ​and ​Medicaid ​services; ​judge ​has ​blocked ​Trump's ​order ​to ​send ​trans ​women ​to ​men's ​prisons; ​red ​states ​will ​again ​be ​shooting ​themselves ​in ​the ​foot ​if ​Trump ​chooses ​to ​dismantle ​the ​Department ​of ​Education; ​​Senators ​Warren ​and ​Whitehouse ​want ​some ​answers ​from ​the ​Office ​of ​Government ​Accountability; and Dana delivers your Good News.Thank You HelixGo to Helixsleep.com/dailybeans for 20% Off Sitewide plus 2 Free Dream Pillows with mattress purchase.Stories:Elon Musk's DOGE team examines Medicare and Medicaid Services - WSJ By Investing.comJudge blocks Trump’s order to send trans women to men’s prisons - Washington PostSenate Letter To GAO  on Musk and Treasury - PDF | Senate.gov Trump-voting states have more to lose if Education Department dismantled - AxiosGood Trouble: Defending our institutions from political meddling and commercial exploitation is the responsibility of every citizen. A professional civil service forms the backbone of effective governance. FedOath | You can help support and defend federal workers! | PatreonFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. From The Good NewsRuby’s EDI journey: where we are and where we’re headedThe Monstrous Regiment of WomenReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!  Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday, February 5th, 2025Today, Trump has plans to withdraw the US from the UN Human Rights Council; Elon Musk has created more confusion this time about the IRS's Direct File; the Proud Boys have lost the legal rights to their name to a black church that they attacked; and Dana delivers your Good News.Thank You IQBarRight now, IQBAR is offering our podcast listeners an exclusive deal: 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text “dailybeans” to 64000.Stories:Justice Department restores funding for programs that provide guidance in immigration courts KATE - BRUMBACK | AP NewsTrump sued in attempt to block his anti-diversity orders | ReutersUS to again withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council, stop UNRWA funding - POLITICOElon Musk creates confusion about IRS’ Direct File — but the free tax program is still available - WTOP NewsThe Proud Boys Just Lost Use of Their Own Name in the Funniest Way | The New RepublicNew York attorney general tells hospitals to continue transgender care after Trump's executive order - ABC7 NYGood Trouble: 2025 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin In The MorningFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Check out muellershewrote.com for my interview with a systems security expert about the massive breach at opm.gov caused by Elon MuskHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsThe coloratura soprano: a demo by Claire de Sévigné - YouTubeBally Links replaces Trump as name of Bronx golf course seen from Whitestone Bridge - CBS New YorkReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!  Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025Today, Congressional Democrats stormed the USAID building to protest its shutting down but they were stopped from entering and held a press conference outside saying they’ll block unanimous consent of all State Department nominees until USAID is opened; federal employee unions are suing to block Elon Musk’s access to Treasury payments; another lawsuit is filed by the ACLU over Trump’s invasion language saying it violates asylum laws; another judge signals a plan to further block Trump’s spending freeze; Trump has signed an executive order to create a sovereign wealth fund so the US government can buy TikTok; Mexico’s tariffs will be delayed one month; a union official says Education Department employees were placed on leave for taking a DEI training during Trump’s first term; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You AG1AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Go to DrinkAG1.com/dailybeans to get this offer!Stories:Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could buy TikTok - Trevor Hunnicutt and Pete Schroeder | ReutersTrump and leaders of Canada and Mexico say tariffs will be delayed one month after talks - Shannon Pettypiece | NBC NewsUnion official says Education Department employees were placed on leave after taking diversity training during Trump’s first term - Yamiche Alcindor | NBC NewsDemocratic Senator Says He Will Stall Trump Nominees Until USAID Is Back - Alexander Ward | WSJ Judge puts another block on Trump spending freeze - KYLE CHENEY and JOSH GERSTEIN | POLITICOFederal employee unions sue to block Elon Musk aides' access to personal information - Sarah K. Burris | Raw StoryImmigrant advocates file lawsuit challenging Trump asylum shutdown - Maria Sacchetti | The Washington PostGood Trouble: An EEOC administrative judge sent an email to her leadership and cc'd all of her colleagues this morning - “...I will not cower to bullying and intimidation if upon reflection, you feel like now would be a good time to take a vacation and resign from your position. Please reply all to this email and put I'd like to occupy Mars in the subject line. We'll take this as notification that you're resigning your position as acting chair. P.S. Happy black History Month.”Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Check out muellershewrote.com for my interview with a systems security expert about the massive breach at opm.gov caused by Elon MuskHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsOregon Food BankJackie Boy And The Sea Folk - Larry MooreS.815 - Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2024 118th Congress (2023-2024)Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!  Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Delve into the turbulent world of federal law enforcement as the Trump administration targets the FBI and DOJ. Discover the chaotic implications of Elon Musk's interference with government systems and the troubling rise of January 6th pardoned offenders. Explore the complexities of a new trade war with allies like Canada and Mexico, and the impact on political landscapes. Amidst these political dramas, find inspiration in community support, civic engagement, and the power of small acts of kindness.