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Thursday, August 21st, 2025

Today, Texas State Rep Nicole Collier has filed a writ of habeas corpus with the Travis County district court; Judge Berman rejects Trump’s motion to release Epstein grand jury material calling it a diversion from the real Epstein files; Representative LaMonica Mciver has filed a flurry of motions in the federal case against her; New York Mayor Eric Adams former top aid is set to face new charges; a federal judge in Illinois has dismissed Trump’s lawsuit against the state; unsealed court records show Judge Box of Wine bragged about helping Trump and the GOP in the 2020 election; Texas Democrats plan to stall Republican redistricting efforts by attaching an amendment to release the Epstein files; a new poll shows Newsom’s redistricting plans are heavily favored by the public; the White House has restored the Congressional appropriation database; Trump calls for the resignation of a federal reserve governor; Target’s CEO is stepping down as customers take their business elsewhere; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Texas Democrat Nicole Collier Sues After Republicans Lock Her In Capitol | HuffPost

Exclusive: Newsom pollster sees big support for California redistricting | Axios

Jeanine Pirro bragged about helping Trump and GOP while a Fox News host | The Washington Post

Trump calls for resignation of Fed governor in latest line of attack | NPR

Eric Adams' former top aide to face new charges | POLITICO

White House restores spending database it sought to keep secret | Roll Call

US judge rejects Trump administration challenge to Illinois E-Verify law | Reuters

Target’s CEO is stepping down as customers turn away | CNN Business

Good Trouble 
Vance will visit Peachtree City on Thursday, Aug. 21, to promote President Donald Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill," legislation that is supposed to deliver sweeping tax cuts aimed at helping working-class American families.

According to reports, he will be at an event at the Alta refrigeration manufacturing facility in Peachtree City, GA at 11 AM local time. There’s also a protest planned for 10:30 AM at the 54/74 intersection.
Vice President JD Vance to visit Peachtree City on Thursday | The Citizen
 

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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

Today, Texas State Representative Nicole Collier has been locked inside the state house by Republicans; California Republicans have petitioned the state Supreme Court to stop redistricting effort; Donald called Vladimir Putin in the middle of the Zelensky summit; doctors attempting to inspect ICE holding cells at 26 Federal Plaza have been denied entry; the Texas measles outbreak is over according to Texas health officials; the Trump administration has revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former government officials; Bill Barr didn’t clear Trump of wrongdoing in a behind closed doors deposition with House Oversight; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Texas Democrat says she's locked inside state Capitol after refusing mandatory DPS escort | CBS News

Trump working to arrange summit between Putin, Zelenskyy after Monday's White House meetings | CBS News

Doctors attempting to see ICE holding facility at 26 Federal Plaza are rejected | CBS New York

The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Over, Officials Say | The New York Times

California GOP legislators file emergency petition to put redistricting efforts on hold | CBS Sacramento

Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 former intelligence officials | POLITICO

Elise Stefanik Drowned Out by Furious Protesters: ‘Shame!’ | The Daily Beast

Good Trouble 
You Can Nominate Dana Goldberg for this year's Out100!
2025 Out100 Readers' Choice

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Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

Today, Zelensky meets with Trump and other world leaders in DC as Trump calls for an end to mail in voting; the fifth IRS commissioner Bessent has ousted three top IRS executives so he can consolidate power; a federal judge blocks Trump’s FTC retaliation against Media Matters; the Republican governor of Vermont has rejected Trump’s request to send National Guard troops to DC; Newsmax settles with Dominion Voting for $67M for the lies it told about the 2020 election; Texas Democrats have ended their two week walkout to prevent a quorum; Sherrod Brown has officially launched his 2026 Senate campaign; a federal judge has granted a request by USAID workers to certify a class action lawsuit against Musk and DOGE; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Trump Pledges Unconstitutional Order to Limit Mail-In Voting After Putin Chat | Rolling Stone

Texas Democrats End Walkout Over Redistricting, Allowing Redrawn Map to Pass | The New York Times

Bessent ousts 3 more IRS executives, asserting greater control | The Washington Post

Phil Scott rejects second request to deploy Vermont National Guard, this time to Washington, D.C. | Vermont Public

Good Trouble 
Hey beans queens! Resistance Rangers again! Huge, unfortunate news for LGBTQ+ and first amendment rights for off duty civil servants and as everything trickles down… Eventually impacting everyone’s first amendment rights and civil rights. Here is the press release we typed up about the ranger who flew the trans flag at Yosemite, they just got fired. Learn more at the link in the show notes NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FIRES EMPLOYEE FOR PRACTICING FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT?

Fellow climbers, allies, and community members are calling for SJ’s immediate reinstatement, an independent investigation into Yosemite’s discriminatory employment practices, and full transparency from the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior. They are encouraging everyone to email Yosemite’s recent Acting Superintendent at [email protected] and recent Acting Deputy Superintendent [email protected] to call for the same. This new leadership team, who made the decision to fire SJ, has only been in place in Yosemite since May. 
 

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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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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
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This week FBK brings you Operation Save Abortion! It’s a Podcast! It’s a Workshop! It’s a combination podcast workshop! A Podshop if you will! Your Feminist Buzzkills took some big patriarchy-smashing heat to The Big Easy and recorded a live episode that dropped some knowledge and trains you up  to keep fighting against the anti-abortion machine. Lizz and Moji joined forces with AAF’s Head Writer Alyssa Al-Dookhi, Programs Manager Sherill Dingle, and Programs Director Kristin Hady to drop their knowledge. They give you the scoop on abortion doulas, how to hold anti-abobo lawmakers accountable, how to spot fake clinics before they trap you, AND drop your marching orders on exposing anti-abortion lies no matter where you live! Gather your partners in resistance and tune in for the tools, tactics, and firepower you need to fight forced birth fascists at every turn.

P.S. You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our PAST Operation Save Abortion pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for those episodes.

Scared? Got questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod!

Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y’all. We gotchu. 

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Thursday, August 17th, 2023

In the Hot Notes: a former fundraiser for George Santos has been indicted for impersonating Kevin McCarthy’s chief of staff; a transcript of the hearing about the Trump Twitter account search warrant has been unsealed; Fulton County DA sets arraignment for September 5th and requests a March 4th trial date; the judge who approved the raid on a Kansas newspaper has a history of DUI arrests; President Biden will visit Maui next week; the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals puts a hold on mailing mifepristone; abortion rights have won in every election since Roe v Wade was overturned; plus Allison and Dana read your good news.

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Friday, August 16th 2024

Donald Trump asks Judge Merchan to postpone his sentencing until after the election; RFK Jr told Kamala Harris that he would drop out and endorse her if she’d give him a job in her administration; Governor Phil Murphy is set to appoint his former chief of staff George Helmy as outgoing Senator Bob Mendendez’ replacement; five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death; Democrats are trying to block the Green Party from the ballot in Wisconsin citing legal issues; Kamala Harris is set to announce a federal ban on corporate price gouging; the Biden Harris Administration announces the first round of negotiated drug prices; JD Vance said on Twitter that he’s willing to do two debates with coach Walz; undercover reporters posing as Republican donors have proof that trump is inextricably linked to project 2025; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Friday, August 15th, 2025

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announces a special election in California to fight back against Republican gerrymandering in Texas; a DC man who threw a sandwich at law enforcement was a Department of Justice employee; an inspector general report finds severe shortages at VA hospitals; Kari Lake defends her Voice of America cuts as lawmakers warn her she overstepped; the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sides with Black Louisianians by striking down their racists state legislative map; Trump announces his Kennedy Center Honorees and says he might include himself among them; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.

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Stories
California will move forward with redistricting vote to counter Texas, Newsom says | ABC News

Trump leaves his mark on the Kennedy Center Honors | POLITICO

‘Severe’ staff shortages at US veterans’ hospitals, watchdog finds | Trump administration | The Guardian

Kari Lake defends VOA cuts in court after warnings from Capitol Hill | The Washington Post

Fifth Circuit Sides with Black Louisianians, Strikes Down Racially Discriminatory State Legislative Map | American Civil Liberties Union

Fired DOJ employee could face prison for throwing sandwich at officers | The Washington Post

Good Trouble 
“I just received an email from the Center for Reproductive Rights saying that Trump’s GSA cut off the connection that let visitors to their website send comments to regulations.gov. The CCR has been asking people to use that link to voice their opposition to the Trump administration’s attempt to ban abortion care for veterans and their families, even in cases of rape, incest or medical emergencies.  Wouldn’t it be great if Beans listeners made up for the lost  comments by sending thousands today?” Go to regulations.gov and search for Reproductive Health Services or use this link: regulations.gov/commenton/VA-2025-VHA-0073-0002
 

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Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism by Stewart Reynolds | Hachette Book Group

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Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Today, it appears that Russia is responsible for the hack of the federal court system; the US deficit has increased to $291B despite Trump's tariff promises; immigration agents on Monday detained a disabled 15-year-old student at gunpoint outside a Los Angeles high school; the bench trial in the case brought by Gavin Newsom alleging the Trump administration has violated the Posse Comitatus Act has ended and Judge Breyer should issue a ruling soon; the president says he will ask Congress for a long term extension of the federal occupation of the District of Columbia; Gavin Newsom will give a press conference today at 1130 AM Pacific Time regarding redistricting; the Congressional Budget Office is out with a score on the Billionaire Bailout Bill and it’s just as we suspected; Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer called my reporting a rumor on twitter, and i have a response; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.

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Stories
Live updates: Trump says he will request a 'long-term extension' of D.C. police takeover | NBC News

Trump's tax law will mostly benefit the rich, while leaving poorer Americans with less, CBO says | NBC News

US deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite tariff revenue surge | Reuters

Agents detain student at gunpoint near school; safe zones to be expanded around LAUSD campuses | Los Angeles Times

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Trump Administration Can Withhold Billions in Foreign Aid, Appeals Court Rules | The New York Times

Good Trouble 
Today’s good trouble comes from Isaiah Martin, candidate for congress in Texas' 18th district. 

“Texas Republicans have now set up a TIP LINE to rat out the Texas Democrats. So PLEASE, for the sake of the public, DO NOT FLOOD THIS NUMBER with tips on Bigfoot sightings, UFO sightings, or asking why Trump is on "the list" 1-866-786-5972
Texas House speaker creates 'tip line' to narc on missing Democrats - Raw Story

From The Good News
In this episode of Glad You Asked, Deputy Secretary Dr. Paul R. Lawrence is joined by DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar to discuss career... - VA Facebook

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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

Today, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the Arkansas ban on gender affirming care; bigot Kim Davis has asked the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality; a federal judge has ordered improved conditions for immigrants detained at 26 Federal Plaza; how the State Department grappled with the release of a triple murderer in the CECOT prisoner exchange; Trump’s new jobs numbers guy suggests suspending monthly job reports; Putin visits Alaska as talks swirl about a new Trump Tower Moscow; core inflation continues to rise in the United States; Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton urges prosecutors to jail Beto O'Rourke; Sherrod Brown announces his bid for Senate in 2026; and Allison and Dana read your Good News.

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General commanding troops in LA delivers, then revises, damaging testimony to Trump | All Rise News

Guest: Tara Setmayer
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Stories
Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling | ABC News

V Spehar (@underthedesknews) - Instagram

Trump’s pick for BLS commissioner floated suspending the monthly jobs report before apparently backing off | CNN Business

Eighth Circuit Upholds Arkansas’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth | American Civil Liberties Union

Russia Has High Hopes for Trump-Putin Summit. Peace With Ukraine Isn’t One of Them. | WSJ

‘Can We Extradite Him?’ How U.S. Officials Grappled With the Release of a Triple Murderer | The New York Times

CPI rose in July by 2.7% on an annual basis. Here's what that means. | CBS News

Paxton urges Texas judge to jail Beto O’Rourke over fundraising related to redistricting fight | POLITICO
 

Good Trouble 
Protest Putin in Alaska! Thursday, August 14 - 5:00 p.m. Valdez, AK, Small Boat Harbor Boardwalk. Putin will be traveling to Alaska to meet with Trump. They will discuss a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. Putin is wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Join Alaskans all over the state and rally to show that we oppose rolling out the red carpet for Putin and Trump and to show our solidarity with Ukraine. Bring Ukrainian Flags if you have them.

From The Good News
Republican Rep. LaMalfa hammered in profanity-laced town hall - ABC News

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