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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 Today, a Trump appointed judge has thrown out Trump’s case against the entire Maryland bench; leading election denier Cleta Mitchell has been appointed to the DHS election integrity unit; Judge Lamberth orders Kari Lake to sit for a deposition about whether she is operating Voice of America up to legal minimum standards; Trump says he’s firing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook; an appeals court says Pennsylvania mail in ballots cannot be thrown out over misdated envelopes; the US says it will resume neighborhood checks for immigration applications; FEMA officials warn that Trump policies could lead to a Katrina level disaster; Jack Smith’s legal team fires back against Trump’s investigation; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, HomeChef For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. Women in Independent Media | The Breakdown - Muellershewrote.com Guest: Mrs. Frazzled Frazzled About Education - Substack Frazz | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree Stories Jack Smith’s Legal Team Fires Back Against Ethics Complaint | The New York Times In letter, FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ actions risk Katrina-level disaster | The Washington Post U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications as part of Trump push to heavily vet immigrants | CBS News Leading Election Conspiracy Theorist Appointed to DHS Leadership Position | Democracy Docket Trump says he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook | POLITICO Appeals court says Pa. mail ballots can’t be thrown out over misdated envelopes | POLITICO Trump-appointed judge rebukes White House for ‘smear’ of judiciary | POLITICO Judge orders Kari Lake to answer questions about Voice of America under oath | NPR Good Trouble Johns Hopkins University has quietly gutted the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and completely closed the Office of Inclusive Excellence Education and Development. You can email President Ron Daniels ( president@jhu.edu ) who approved this and Dr Lainie Rutkow ( lrutkow@jhu.edu ) who actually swung the sword on DEI efforts. Let them know how you feel about this. From The Good News Earn more sessions by sleeving - YouTube Photos: Pride art transforms Superior crosswalks - Superior Telegram Provo ‘No Kings’ rally draws over 4,000 protesters. Can the movement affect change? - Daily Herald Orlando VA Medical Center | VA Orlando Health Care | Veterans Affairs Propagate Studio Check Out Dana's New Website - DANAGOLDBERG.com Too Slow Chicken Marengo - YouTube **Help ensure safety of public servants. Hold RFK Jr accountable by signing the letter: savehhs.org , @firedbutfighting.bsky.social on Bluesky ** IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service - Deadline September 5 ** Trump’s VA Rule Would Ban Abortion Care for Veterans—Your Voice Can Stop It | On Offense with Kris Goldsmith – Write a Public Comment - Reproductive Health Services - Deadline September 3 Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement , No Kings.org , Indivisible.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack , BlueSky , TikTok , IG , Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky , Twitter , IG , facebook , danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media , Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod , The Breakdown | Substack 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! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3XNx7ck Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://patreon.com/thedailybeans https://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.