The Daily Beans

Without Fear Or Favor

Jan 13, 2026
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is facing a criminal investigation amid political tensions, while Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth over constitutional issues. Trump’s controversial remarks about not seizing voting machines post-2020 and the EPA’s decision to stop considering lives saved in pollution regulations spark debate. Mary Peltola enters the Alaska Senate race, with insights on community activism and creative resistance rounding out the conversation, emphasizing local engagement and mutual aid efforts.
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INSIGHT

Investigation Undermines Fed Independence

  • The Trump-appointed U.S. attorney launched a criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell over a building renovation.
  • Powell warned the move threatens Fed independence and politicizes monetary policy.
INSIGHT

Civil Rights Division Sidesteps ICE Shooting

  • DOJ Civil Rights Division leadership declined to investigate the fatal ICE shooting of Renée Nicole Good.
  • Hosts expressed this decision risks a weak federal response and limited accountability.
ANECDOTE

Video Shows Shooting And Denied Medical Aid

  • Video shows an ICE officer fired three rounds as Renée Good tried to drive away and did not promptly provide emergency care.
  • Bystanders, including a physician, were reportedly prevented from giving aid at the scene.
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