Episode Details

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026

Today, a federal grand jury in D.C. unanimously rejected the attempt to indict six lawmakers who told military and intelligence community members on social media not to obey unlawful orders; Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a DEA probe; Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing mounting pressure from his own party over affair allegations, Plans for proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, N.H have failed; the Justice Department has withheld and removed even more Epstein Files related to Trump; and Dana delivers your Good News. Allison is on vacation.

Thank You, Mint Mobile
Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANS

Thank You, Shopify
Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/dailybeans
 

Dana is on Patreon! At Dana’s Dugout
patreon.com/cw/dgcomedy

The Latest
Trump Election Threat Triggers EMERGENCY DRILLS to STOP HIM | Allison Gill w/ Simon Rosenberg | The Breakdown

Beans Talk | Just Say "No" To The State Of The Union

Stories
U.S. Attorney's Office drops effort to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers who posted video on illegal orders, sources say | CBS News

Jeffrey Epstein was the subject of a DEA probe that spanned at least 5 years, heavily redacted document reveals | CBS News

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales faces pressure from party over affair allegations | NPR

Plans for proposed ICE facility in Merrimack, N.H., won’t move forward, governor says | The Boston Globe

Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump | NPR

Good Trouble
Jes Craven Chop Wood, Carry Water  has a script for you to use when you Call Your House Rep: 

“Hi, I’m a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is _______.

I know Reps. Khanna and Massie are going to force a House floor vote next week on their Iran war powers resolution. I expect the Congressmember to support it. Do NOT allow Trump to take us to war with Iran”.
Find Your Representative | house.gov
 

→Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal

→How to Film ICE | WIRED
→Standwithminnesota.com
→Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible
→Defund ICE (UPDA