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Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 Today, major media outlets are refusing to sign the new Pentagon policy that requires pre-approval of news stories; Trump manages to screw up the ceasefire and hostage deal in the Middle East; Education Department layoffs hit the offices responsible for special education and civil rights; Ghislaine Maxwell met with anonymous high profile visitors in the chapel at club fed; there are more problems being reported with the investigation into the death of Jeffrey Epstein; ICE issued a $130 ticket to a US Citizen who didn’t have his papers on him; Republican Rep Kevin Kiley breaks with Speaker Mike Johnson; Missouri Democrats have an opportunity to block a gerrymandered Republican map; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, CBDistillery Use promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Stories News outlets broadly reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline | Washington Post Cigars and Champagne? Pfft! Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu stuns Israel | POLITICO Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement | PBS News ICE tickets Chicago man $130 for not having his papers with him | Chicago Tribune Lockdowns and a Mysterious Meeting: A Quiet Texas Prison Adapts to Life With Ghislaine Maxwell | WSJ In cell where Jeffrey Epstein died, a scene of disarray that never underwent thorough inspection, experts said | CBS News Good Trouble “The referendum initiative in Missouri is being organized by People Not Politicians with support from state and national Democrats. The committee will need to collect over 100,000 valid signatures across multiple congressional districts before the state’s 90-day window expires on Dec. 11.” Missouri Democrats have an opportunity to block a new congressional map. They say they’re largely on their own. | POLITICO **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **October 20 Deadline - Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **October 18 - NoKings.org ** Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma ** How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com , Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education ** Find Your Representative | house.gov , Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Subversive Shrink | Substack No Kings - October 18 Nudibranch - Wikipedia Week 25 peaceful protesting Alliance, Ohio - Reddit (Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana) 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.