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Monday, August 18th, 2025
Today, Trump staff left sensitive papers on a printer at the hotel hosting the Trump Putin summit; Attorney General Pam Bondi was forced to re-write her order that gave Trump control of the DC Metropolitan Police - but the military presence in DC will go forward; ‘Sandwich Guy’ has been released from custody after a judge benchslapped the DOJ; the California maps are out giving Democrats five more seats; Trump blocks medical visas from Gaza after a Laura Loomer meltdown; the Trump administration reverses course allowing some troops to carry firearms in the District of Columbia; Kristi Noem is living rent-free in the Coast Guard Commandant’s quarters; Health Secretary RFK Jr is reviving an old anti-vaccine panel at HHS; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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Guest: Tomás Kloosterman - National Political Director of Swing Left
SwingLeft.org
Swing Left Launches “3 to Win”
“Ground Truth”: Swing Left’s Big Bet for 2026
Stories
Bondi backs off initial order to take over D.C. police, issues new directive that keeps chief in place | NBC News
Trump Cuts Off Medical Visas from Gaza After Laura Loomer Meltdown | Rolling Stone
Kristi Noem is living rent-free in home used by Coast Guard commandant | The Washington Post | Kristi Noem
Appeals Court Paves Way for Mass Layoffs at C.F.P.B. | The New York Times
Calif. Democrats reveal map that could gain them five House seats | The Washington Post
DC man accused of throwing sandwich at federal officer released from custody | WUSA9
Good Trouble
Listen to the latest episode of Feminist Buzzkills with Lizz Winstead and Moji Alawode-El. Operation Save Abortion is designed to meet the moment, offering concrete, accessible actions people can take right now, including:
- How to build an abortion aftercare kit for those in need
- How to spot and shut down fake clinics + abortion misinformation
- How to confront politicians about their abortion records and policies
- Real-time direct actions and toolkits for organizing in your own community
From The Good News
Democracy Mindset
Myra Eastman
DonorsChoose
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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
Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack
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Monday, August 18th, 2025
Today, Trump staff left sensitive papers on a printer at the hotel hosting the Trump Putin summit; Attorney General Pam Bondi was forced to re-write her order that gave Trump control of the DC Metropolitan Police - but the military presence in DC will go forward; ‘Sandwich Guy’ has been released from custody after a judge benchslapped the DOJ; the California maps are out giving Democrats five more seats; Trump blocks medical visas from Gaza after a Laura Loomer meltdown; the Trump administration reverses course allowing some troops to carry firearms in the District of Columbia; Kristi Noem is living rent-free in the Coast Guard Commandant’s quarters; Health Secretary RFK Jr is reviving an old anti-vaccine panel at HHS; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
Thank You, DeleteMe
Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout.
Thank You, CBDistillery
Use promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.
Guest: Tomás Kloosterman - National Political Director of Swing Left
SwingLeft.org
Swing Left Launches “3 to Win”
“Ground Truth”: Swing Left’s Big Bet for 2026
Stories
Bondi backs off initial order to take over D.C. police, issues new directive that keeps chief in place | NBC News
Trump Cuts Off Medical Visas from Gaza After Laura Loomer Meltdown | Rolling Stone
Kristi Noem is living rent-free in home used by Coast Guard commandant | The Washington Post | Kristi Noem
Appeals Court Paves Way for Mass Layoffs at C.F.P.B. | The New York Times
Calif. Democrats reveal map that could gain them five House seats | The Washington Post
DC man accused of throwing sandwich at federal officer released from custody | WUSA9
Good Trouble
Listen to the latest episode of Feminist Buzzkills with Lizz Winstead and Moji Alawode-El. Operation Save Abortion is designed to meet the moment, offering concrete, accessible actions people can take right now, including:
- How to build an abortion aftercare kit for those in need
- How to spot and shut down fake clinics + abortion misinformation
- How to confront politicians about their abortion records and policies
- Real-time direct actions and toolkits for organizing in your own community
From The Good News
Democracy Mindset
Myra Eastman
DonorsChoose
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
Our Donation Links
National Security Counselors - Donate
MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue
WhistleblowerAid.org/beans
Federal workers - feel free to email AG at [email protected] 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
Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack
Share your Good News or Good Trouble
MSW Good News and Good Trouble
Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?
Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beans
https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/
Listener Survey:
http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short
Follow the Podcast on Apple:
The Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts
Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early?
The Daily Beans | Supercast
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