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The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning host of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-raiser/activist Dana Goldberg. Get your social justice and political news with just the right amount of snark.

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Martin Sheen Wow Media (feat. Martin Sheen) Nov 03, 2025

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Monday, November 3rd, 2025

Today, three more people were murdered by the United States in a Caribbean boat strike; Venezuela seeks help from Russia as the US inches closer to war; two judges order Trump to pay SNAP benefits because it’s the law; a Senate report says detainees face neglect in immigration prisons; Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declares a state of emergency over the Republican shutdown; Obama called Mamdani to praise his campaign and offer support; the Netherlands elected its first gay and youngest prime minister; Nancy Mace has a meltdown at an airport; Trump pushes to end medical care for transgender youth nationally; a judge tosses Darrell Issa and Ronny Jackson’s lawsuit over prop 50; and Allison and Dana delivers your Good News.

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Guest: Martin Sheen
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Dana Goldberg Outrageous Tour - November 14th Chicago

Stories
Three killed in US military strike on alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean | US news | The Guardian

As U.S. ramps up pressure, Venezuela pleads with Moscow and Beijing for help | The Washington Post

Senate report details dozens of cases of medical neglect in federal immigration detention centers | AP News

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declares state of emergency over shutdown | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Texas federal judge dismisses Rep. Issa's Prop. 50 lawsuit | Times of San Diego

Police report: Nancy Mace cursed and berated officers in airport altercation | NBC News

Trump says he has asked court to 'clarify' SNAP ruling with funding set to lapse | ABC News

Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally | NPR

Obama Calls Mamdani to Praise His Campaign and Offers to Be Sounding Board | The New York Times

Dutch centrist Jetten claims victory in vote where far right lost ground | Elections News | Al Jazeera

Good Trouble
Questions shall be directed to the Contracting Officer, Shayla Wray, via e-mail at shayla.b.wray@ice.dhs.gov, and the Contract Specialist, Jason Boudreaux, via e-mail at jason.boudreaux@ice.dhs.gov. Questions must be received no later than November 3rd, 2025, by 2:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).
→Warigia Bowman for APS District 6 NM

→NOVEMBER 4TH Taylor Rehmet For Texas

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**Group Directory - The Visibility Brigade: Resistance is Possible
**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, Sign up to call voters in California
**Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma
**How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout
**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education
**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators
From The Good News
Central Ohio sees ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump administration - Columbus Dispatch

Trauma Survivors Network

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Dana Goldberg Outrageous Tour - November 14th Chicago

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Breakdown for the Week Ending 11/2/2025 Nov 03, 2025

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Today on the Breakdown, ICE wants to offer cash bounties to inform on immigrants as the government moves toward invoking the insurrection act, DHS is caught red-handed fabricating propaganda, and police confess to a coverup of feds shooting at an unarmed Black man in DC.

Check out the video version:
Trump Shock BOUNTY SCHEME is BLOWN WIDE OPEN

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Refried | When Introverts Attack (feat. Leigh McGowan, Brian Tyler Cohen, & Sean Savett) | 10/31/2023 Nov 02, 2025

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Tuesday October 31st, 2023

In the Hot Notes: Judge Chutkan has denied Trump’s bid to stay his limited gag order in the DC coup case; Republican Glenn Youngkin purged over 3400 voters from Virginia voter rolls and lied about it; Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s fraud trial date is set for April 15th; George Santos has a trial date; federal agents are forced to tackle a 1/6 defendant after he’s remanded to jail for threatening agents and prosecutors; a former North Dakota state senator has been indicted on federal child pornography charges; the United Auto Workers have reached a deal with General Motors; Ivanka Trump helped her dad lie about his net worth; plus Allison delivers your Good News.
Dana is out and about.

More from our Guests:
Leigh McGowan
https://twitter.com/IAmPoliticsGirl
https://www.youtube.com/@PoliticsGirl/videos

Brian Tyler Cohen
https://twitter.com/briantylercohen
https://briantylercohen.com

https://wisdems.org

Sean Savett
(former) Deputy Spokesperson at The National Security Council

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Refried Beans | Deep State Resistance (feat. David Rothkopf) | 11/01/2022 Nov 01, 2025

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

In the Hot Notes; the DoJ has charged the assailant who attempted to assassinate the Speaker of the House; Officer Harry Dunn and others testify in the Oath Keepers trial; Fascism loses in Brazil as Lula beats Bolsonaro; Senator Chris Murphy wants to investigate Saudi Arabia’s role in Musk’s Twitter takeover; Trump appeals to block his tax returns from being handed over to the House Ways and Means Committee; the DoJ has filed a statement of interest in the Marc Elias lawsuit against Arizona ballot drop box intimidation; plus Allison and Dana bring you your good news.

More from our guest David Rothkopf

https://twitter.com/djrothkopf

American Resistance

https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/david-rothkopf/american-resistance/9781541700659/

Deep State Radio

https://thedsrnetwork.com/

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Ballroom Of The Damned (John Fugelsang) Oct 31, 2025

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Friday, October 31st, 2025

Today, a Tennessee man was held in jail for over a month on a $2M bond because he posted a meme; a Trump nominee for the US export bank withdraws over ties to Russia; Trump lifts sanctions on a Putin-backed autocrat; the administration announces it will resume testing of nuclear weapons; Senate Democrats broaden their investigation into Trump’s Epstein ballroom as demolition contractors go underground; four Republicans join Democrats to end Trump’s tariffs against Canada; a three star general has been pushed out after conflicts with Hegseth; remembering transgender athlete and student Lia Smith, who took her life at just 21 years of age; and Allison and Dana delivers your Good News.

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Guest: John Fugelsang
Tell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang - Substack, @johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -Twitter
Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW!
Upcoming Live Dates - Separation of Church & Hate book tour NOV 12 - Union Stage

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Dana Goldberg Outrageous Tour - November 14th Chicago

Stories
Trump nominee at U.S. export bank withdraws amid scrutiny of Russia ties | The Washington Post

4 Senate Republicans rebuke Trump for a third time this week, voting with Democrats against president’s global tariffs | CNN Politics

Sanctions Lifted on a Putin-Backed Autocrat After Lobbying by Trump Allies | The New York Times

Exclusive: Three-star general pushed out amid tensions with Hegseth | CNN Politics

Democrats ramp up probes into Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom | The Washington Post

Sonya Massey's father expresses anger after ex-deputy convicted on lesser charge in fatal shooting | CBS News

Tennessee sheriff defends jailing liberal activist for posting Trump meme about school shooting | NewsChannel5

Every Trans Suicide Is A Murder By Those In Power | Erin In The Morning

Give to honor Lia Smith’s memory - Middlebury

Good Trouble
In Texas, there is a SUPER important November 4th vote. The problem with Texas is that Republicans are better at voting in smaller elections, like the one coming up.
The Democrat in the race is Taylor Rehmet, an Air Force Vet and Union Organizer. This district has been Republican since 1991 and flipping this will help with acts like the recent Texas gerrymandering.
Taylor Rehmet For Texas
Dana’s Good Trouble: Albuquerque, NM - APS District 6 vote for Margaret “Warigia” Bowman - https://www.warigiaforaps.com/

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**How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout
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From The Good News
Heretic Coffee Co.

50501 Movement, Josh Johnson - YouTube

The Martin Sheen Podcast - MSW Media

Dana Goldberg Outrageous Tour - November 14th Chicago

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Unlawful Frenetic Strikes Oct 30, 2025

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Thursday, October 30th, 2025

Today, more on the latest boat strikes killing civilians; two federal prosecutors have been put on leave at the direction of the White House because they wanted to hold January 6th rioters accountable for their ongoing criming; the White House fired the Arts Commission that was expected to review Trump construction projects; the Texas Supreme Court ruled that judges can refuse to marry same-sex couples; and Dana delivers your Good News. Allison is traveling.

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Stories
US kills 14 in strikes on four alleged drug boats in Pacific | BBC

Two U.S. prosecutors put on leave after seeking 27 months in jail for Jan. 6 rioter | MSNBC

White House fires commission expected to review Trump construction projects | The Washington Post

Texas Supreme Court rules that judges can refuse to marry same-sex couples | The Advocate

Good Trouble
Roca de Refugio (a Mennonite Church) is inviting people to provide care packages for families who have a loved one in detention or in the deportation process.
Email Cheryl: administrator@mountainstatesmc.org to request the name and info of the next family on the list, and you (or a couple of your friends with you) can send them some love.
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**Group Directory - The Visibility Brigade: Resistance is Possible
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**Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma
**How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout
**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education
**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators

From The Good News
Merrimack Valley Food Bank

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Upcoming Elections | Voting & Election Information | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter
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Sanity With Profanity Oct 29, 2025

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Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

Today, two Illinois National Guard members speak out against their deployment; lawyers allege a coverup after the shooting of an unarmed black man by a federal officer in DC; turbulence caused by Hurricane Melissa forced NOAA to abort a flight into the eye of the strom as it makes landfall in Jamaica as a cat 5; Trump cuts hindered warnings for the Alaska storm that displaced hundreds; US military officials have been ordered to sign non disclosure agreements over the deployment to South America; Democratic states sue over Trump’s suspension of SNAP benefits; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Turbulence Caused by Melissa Forces NOAA to Abort Flight Into Eye of Storm | The New York Times

Trump cuts probably hindered warning process for Alaska storm that displaced hundreds, experts say | The Guardian

A D.C. task force shot at a driver. It’s not in the police report. | The Washington Post

Exclusive: US military officials required to sign NDAs tied to Latin America mission, sources say | Reuters

U.S. Military Kills 14 More People Accused of Smuggling Drugs on Boats | The New York Times

2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors" | CBS News

States sue over Trump administration suspending food benefits during shutdown | Reuters

Good Trouble
The Visibility Brigade:
“The Visibility Brigade movement was born in 2020 on an overpass in Paramus, NJ out of a frustration due to the lack of physical messaging in the real world about the existential crisis that we face as a nation. There are now hundreds of Visibility Brigade groups across the country with new ones forming every day! You’ll find our nonviolent, pro-democracy messages posted on overpasses, chalked on sidewalks, on the sides of our Be Brave Parade caravans and all other public spaces!”

Look into a local chapter Group Directory - The Visibility Brigade: Resistance is Possible
Or use their toolkit to start a chapter in your area!

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**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, Sign up to call voters in California
**October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking
**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
Judge dismisses charges against Hamden woman arrested for highway overpass protests -WFSB

Felipe (@felipetorresmedina) - Instagram

"So You Think You American" with Stephen Colbert and Felipe Torres Medina

Seattleites Say “No Kings” in Nationwide Rally - The Spectator

The Martin Sheen Podcast - MSW Media

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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 - The 2025 Out100, BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com
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Cameras Out (feat. Cliff Cash) Oct 28, 2025

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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

Today, an inside look at the mass blocking of Trump government accounts on Bluesky; State Department intel dissented over Putin’s alleged peace deal with Ukraine; the CNN CEO ordered staff to scale back reporting on the White House demolition; anchor and correspondent John Dickerson is leaving CBS News; Judge Xinis held an emergency hearing in the Kilmar Abrego case; a Navy fighter jet and a helicopter crash in separate incidents in the South China Sea; flight delays persist as air traffic controllers face work without pay; videos raise questions about whether feds violated a court order in Chicago (hint, yes they did); and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: Cliff Cash
REMOVAL COALITION
Remove the Regime - November 22 · FLARE USA
Clifton Freeman Cash (@cliffcashcomedy) - Instagram
tiktok.com/@cliffcashcomedy
@cliffcashcomedy - BlueSky
FoxTakedown, Epstein's Best Friend
Cliff Cash Comedy - For Tour Dates and Tickets

$130M Pentagon Donor Has Ties to Jeffrey Epstein | Allison Gill | Meidas Touch

The Martin Sheen Podcast - MSW Media

Stories
CNN boss told staff to scale back White House demolition coverage: Report | The Hill

John Dickerson, Anchor and Correspondent, Will Leave CBS News | The New York Times

Flight delays persist Monday as air traffic controllers face work without pay | CBS News

F/A-18, Sea Hawk helicopter crash in South China Sea in separate incidents | CBS News

State Department Intelligence Agency Dissented Over Putin’s Appetite for Peace | WSJ

Inside the Trump Administration's Bluesky Invasion | WIRED

Good Trouble
Good Trouble today comes from Jess Craven’s Chop Wood, Carry Water Substack.
Call Your Senators and Your House Reps - Hi, I’m a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is ______.I’m calling to express my alarm that millions of low-income families who rely on SNAP and WIC are at risk of hunger because Republicans refuse to use the contingency funds they have to pay for SNAP. Also millions of Americans may not be able to afford their health insurance policies soon if Congress doesn’t agree to a permanent extension of the ACA tax credits. We’re running out of time. Republicans need to come back to DC and work with Democrats to pass a bill now to ensure that hungry Americans don’t lose their nutritional assistance and working Americans don’t lose their healthcare. Thanks.

Be sure to check Jess out there and as the co-host of MSW Media’s The Practivist Pod where you can get your weekly dose of practical activism
Chop Wood Carry Water - Call Your Senators and House Reps
Contacting U.S. Senators
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**October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking
**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
For Good News Black Cat Email contact: NJ.Black.Cat.2025@gmail.com

Education Law Center

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Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter
Dana Goldberg - The 2025 Out100, BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com
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Bessent Into Madness Oct 27, 2025

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Monday, October 27th, 2025

Today, the New York Times reveals the $130M Pentagon donor is the heir to the Mellon banking fortune; the US is sending an aircraft carrier to waters off South America; Trump announces he will send election monitors to California and New Jersey; New York and California will fund Planned Parenthood in their respective states after Trump cuts; Trump plans to deport Kilmar Abrego to Liberia; Letitia James pled not guilty to mortgage fraud and has filed motions to dismiss the charges against her; Don Jr’s start up drone company just won a huge no bid Army contract; Judge Ellis in Chicago orders Kristi Noem to produce Gregory Bovino to testify about why he defied a court order; a left leaning independent has won the Irish presidential election; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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$130M Pentagon Donor Has Ties to Jeffrey Epstein | Allison Gill | Meidas Touch
Stories
US is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military firepower | AP News

Timothy Mellon Is Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops During Shutdown | The New York Times

Justice Department Will Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey | The New York Times

After Trump Cuts, New York and California Vow to Fund Planned Parenthood | NYT

Left-leaning independent Connolly wins Irish presidential election | AP News
Good Trouble
From Lisa she/her
The USDA website heading, blaming Democrats for not funding SNAP, is in clear violation of the Hatch Act and is of course a lie. They receive feedback via email at feedback@usda.gov.
Maybe look for other government sites with a partisan lie and let them know how you feel about it.
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The Breakdown for the Week Ending 10/26/2025 Oct 26, 2025

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Today, Allison reveals the $130M donor to pay the military is connected to Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring, Jack Smith calls Jim Jordan's bluff to testify but he wants to do it publicly, and Judge Ellis has ordered testimony from Gregory Bovino.

See the video on Youtube on the Meidas Touch channel at 3:30 Pacific

Links from the Week Ending 10/26/2025

Monday October 20

6 universities reject White House funding deal with attached demands. Multiple other schools have yet to respond | CNN

After Racist Texts, New York G.O.P. Disbands Young Republican Group | NYT

Trump commutes sentence of former US Rep. George Santos | AP News

Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York | BBC

Ex-ICE director says Trump's immigration crackdown putting agents in "terrible position" | CBS News

Putin demanded Ukraine surrender key territory in call with Trump | NYT

U.S. Is Repatriating Survivors of Its Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel | The New York Times

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say | NYT

Rubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal | The Washington Post

House releases new Epstein investigation documents, Alex Acosta interview | The Washington Post

Streaming Oral Arguments - Portland Pioneer Courtroom 9:00 AM Monday 10/20 - Shilling v. Trump

Tuesday

US government shutdown likely to end this week, White House adviser Hassett says | Reuters

White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom | The Washington Post

Appeals court backs Trump’s National Guard deployment in Portland | POLITICO

Judge permits questioning of top Border Patrol boss in lawsuit over treatment of protesters in Chicago | Chicago Sun Times

Supreme Court will review gun law that was used to convict Hunter Biden | POLITICO

Wednesday

Via Electronic Mail October 21, 2025 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Committee on Judiciary United States Senate Washington | Letter Text

Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested over threat to kill Rep. Hakeem Jeffries | The Washington Post

Trump's nominee to lead a watchdog agency hits trouble over MLK and 'Nazi streak' text messages | The Washington Post

Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases | The New York Times

Treasury Tells Employees Not to Share Photos of White House Ballroom Construction | WSJ

ICE’s ‘Athletically Allergic’ Recruits | The Atlantic

Books about race and gender to be returned to school libraries on some military bases | NPR

Thursday

Federal agents descend on Chinatown in apparent raid | Gothamist

AG James launches portal to collect photos, videos of ICE activity in NY | CBS6 | WRGB

Man shot by federal agent charged with assault after alleged ramming during ICE stop in LA | ABC News

Illinois, Chicago urge Supreme Court to uphold block on National Guard deployment |ABC News

California to set aside $80m and deploy national guard to assist food banks amid shutdown | The Guardian

Sen. Jeff Merkley warns 'tyranny has arrived' in marathon floor speech protesting Trump | NBC News

CONGRESS JOB APPROVAL POLL (PDF) | Quinnipiac

Friday

White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction | AP News

Eric Adams Endorses Andrew Cuomo for Mayor | NYT

DC man who played Darth Vader theme at national guard troops sues over arrest | Washington DC | The Guardian

2 top House Democrats ask for records on Trump's request for $230 million from DOJ | CBS News

Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push | NYT

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