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The Breakdown | Whistleblower EXPOSES DOJ ERROR in the FILES! Jan 12, 2026

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Allison and Katie Phang break down an exclusive story after Allison met with a whistleblower who exposed a DOJ error that leaves survivor information vulnerable. The DOJ confirmed they received notice of the issue on December 21st but still hasn’t corrected it. Allison connected the whistleblower with House Oversight, which confirmed the information, said this error was new to them, and is now working on a fix and on improving how whistleblowers can report DOJ failures in the future.

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Refried Beans | A Message To You, Ag | 1.08.2025 Jan 11, 2026

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Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

Today, Judge Aileen Cannon has blocked the release of Jack Smith’s final report; the Republican controlled North Carolina Supreme Court has blocked the state from certifying the Democrat as the winner of the high court election; Senator Elizabeth Warren is sounding the alarm bells about Pete Hegseth; Zuckerberg says Meta will end fact checking in favor of community notes; an appeals court has denied Trump’s attempt to postpone his sentencing this Friday; Trump says he’s willing to use military force to obtain Greenland and the Panama Canal; the Pentagon agrees to settle a historic lawsuit with LGBTQ+ veterans over discharge status; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Refried Beans | Pnut Gingrich (feat. Hugo Lowell) | 1.09.2023 Jan 10, 2026

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Jan 9, 2023

In the Hot Notes: we have breaking news from Hugo Lowell about the independent private investigators the Trump team hired to search his other properties; the Fulton County Special Grand Jury has issued its report and I think it will be made public; George Santos is now facing an FEC complaint; Scott Perry declines to recuse himself from investigating the investigation into him; classified documents were found in Biden’s old office; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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American Carnage (feat. Sasha Abramsky; John Fugelsang) Jan 09, 2026

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Friday, January 9th, 2026

Today, the FBI is freezing out the Minnesota State investigators in the murder of Renee Nicole Good; the shooter has been identified by the Star Tribune as Jonathan Ross; the House has passed a bill extending the ACA subsidies bucking Mike Johnson; Reps Khanna and Massie urge a federal judge to appoint an independent overseer for the Epstein Files release; the House upheld Trump’s vetoes on two bills passed unanimously; Senate Republicans defect and vote with Democrats on a War Powers Resolution blocking further attacks on Venezuela; the Senate voted by unanimous consent to hang the January 6th plaque; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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American Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE Butchered the US Government
American Carnage is the first book-length reckoning with the consequences of Donald Trump’s war on the so-called "deep state," told through the experiences of eleven fired federal workers as their lives are thrown into chaos.

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Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW!

Stories:
Minn. officials say FBI is freezing state out of probe into ICE shooting | The Washington Post

ICE agent in Minneapolis killing identified as 10-year law enforcement veteran | The Guardian

https://x.com/MacFarlaneNews/status/2009357309429063834
https://khanna.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/khanna.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/khanna-sdny-letter-1-8_0.pdf

House passes bill extending ACA subsidies, bucking GOP leaders | The Washington Post

Senate advances measure to restrict Trump's power to use military force in Venezuela | NBC News

House fails to override Trump vetoes - Live Updates | POLITICO

Good Trouble
“An unprecedented amount of our taxpayer dollars gets funneled to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to carry out Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda. Congress must act.”
ACLU created a tool on their website that will help you create and send your customizable message to your appropriate representatives.
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We All Saw It Jan 08, 2026

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Thursday, January 8th, 2026

Today, we’re going to be covering everything we know about what happened in Minneapolis today on Portland Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets where an ICE agent murdered 37 year old Renee Nicole Good when he opened fire into her vehicle as she was driving away; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories:
Minneapolis ICE Shooting Live Updates: Agent Kills Woman Amid Immigration Crackdown | NYT

Deadly Minneapolis Encounter Is the 9th ICE Shooting Since September - The New York Times

Killing of Renee Good - Wikipedia

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Every year Erin in the Morning compiles a large list of Girl Scout troops and individuals to consider ordering your Girl Scout Cookies from.
Read the article and list at Erin in the Morning:
2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!

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GLAAD ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 37th ANNUAL GLAAD MEDIA AWARDS
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Void If Altered Jan 07, 2026

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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Today, the DOJ finally got a federal grand jury indictment of the alleged pipe bomber; the Wyoming Supreme Court has struck down laws banning abortion and abortion pills; less than 1 percent of the Epstein Files have been released according to a new court filing; the CDC has axed a number of recommended childhood vaccines; Trump says he’ll use your taxpayer dollars to reimburse oil barons for drilling in Venezuela; Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa has died further narrowing the GOP’s House majority; the White House has unveiled a new January 6th webpage blaming Democrats and Capitol Police; the government says if you put a sticker over Trump’s face on your Parks Pass you’ll invalidate it; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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DOI cracks down on stickers covering Trump's face on national park passes | SF Gate

U.S. Axes Number of Recommended Childhood Vaccines in Blow to Public Health | Scientific American

DOJ says millions of Epstein files have yet to be released | POLITICO

White House unveils Jan. 6 webpage saying Democrats ‘staged the real insurrection,’ criticizing Capitol Police | The Hill

Trump says the U.S. may reimburse oil companies for rebuilding Venezuela's infrastructure | NBC News

Republican Rep. LaMalfa dies, further narrowing GOP’s House majority | Washington Post

Wyoming Supreme Court keeps abortion legal, strikes down pill ban | AP News

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Control of the House of Representatives is in play right now!
With margins this close, this year is critically important. Getting involved with local organizations and grassroots groups can make a real difference in special elections. Staying connected and taking action could help Democrats retake the House - or effectively neutralize the majority sooner than you might expect.

Find upcoming actions, marches, and other ways to get involved:
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Lingering Resentment Jan 06, 2026

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Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

Today, Democrats will hold a shadow hearing to rebut the whitewashing of the events surrounding the attack on the Capitol; the Pentagon is seeking to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank; an organizer was arrested on camera in Grand Rapids Michigan for protesting the US attack in Venezuela; Trump announces Pee Wee Himmler Stephen Miller will have an outsize role in running Venezuela; Amy Klobuchar is considering a run for Minnesota Governor after Tim Walz’s surprise announcement that he’s dropping out; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories:
5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot | CBS News

Dear Colleague on January 6th Five-year Anniversary | Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Pentagon seeks to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders | NBC News

U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion and uncertainty | The Washington Post

Sen. Amy Klobuchar considering run for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz ends reelection bid, sources say | CBS News

Good Trouble

The federal government has proposed two new rules that could make it virtually impossible for transgender youth to get the health care they need. These proposed rules would: Block Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth; and punish hospitals and providers that offer this care by threatening their ability to participate in Medicare and Medicaid altogether.

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Coup d'Trump Jan 05, 2026

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Monday, January 5th, 2026

Today, the Trump administration has invaded Venezuela without authorization from Congress and has arrested Nicolas Maduro; oil barons are already booking flights to Venezuela to plunder the oil there; MSW Media has filed a response to DOJ in the Epstein training videos FOIA case; five years later we’re fighting a battle over the basic facts of January 6th; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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I Just BLEW UP Trump’s EPSTEIN LIE in NEW FILING to DOJ | YouTube

Stories:
The Venezuela Takeover | The New York Times

Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela | WSJ

Texas Democrats fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot, a first for either party | Texas Tribune

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Oppose the US intervention in Venezuela?

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The Breakdown Audio | I Just BLEW UP Trump’s EPSTEIN LIE in NEW FILING to DOJ Jan 04, 2026

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Allison responds in court to the government’s argument that there’s no widespread interest or government misconduct in the Epstein matter. She’s demanding the redaction training videos.
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Refried Beans | Charismatic Megaplastics (feat. Elie Honig) | Original Aired January 5, 2021 Jan 04, 2026

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Originally Published Jan 5, 2021

In-person voting day is happening in Georgia as election officials push back on Trump’s claims about their presidential election; Democrats ask FBI Director Christopher Wray to investigate the phone call between Donald and Raffensperger as the North Atlanta US Attorney General quits early; every living former Defense Secretary signs a letter saying the military won’t get involved in the election; plus AG and Dana deliver your Good News.

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