The Daily Beans

No Regrets

Jan 15, 2026
Tensions rise as Trump criticizes Pam Bondi for not pursuing his political adversaries. Senator Slotkin asserts she's under investigation for her video on unlawful orders. A shocking FBI raid targets a journalist’s home linked to classified materials. In a troubling twist, a Nazi-linked ICE prosecutor returns to court. Meanwhile, the Pentagon sends military lawyers to Minneapolis amidst an immigration crackdown. In brighter news, MacKenzie Scott donates $45 million to the Trevor Project, bolstering support for LGBTQ+ youth.
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White House Push To Control DOJ Investigations

  • Donald Trump pressures DOJ to pursue political opponents and seeks special mechanisms to control investigations.
  • Allison Gill frames this as a power play to put DOJ units answerable to the White House rather than the attorney general.
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Lawmakers Face Investigations Over 'Resist Illegal Orders' Video

  • Senator Alyssa Slotkin says federal prosecutors are now probing her after a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders.
  • Dana Goldberg highlights the administration framing the video as seditious and the potential for politicized investigations.
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Rare Search Of Reporter’s Home Raises Press Freedom Alarms

  • FBI searched Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson's home tied to a contractor leak probe, seizing devices.
  • Allison Gill warns this rare tactic threatens press protections when officials appease Trump.
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