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Tuesday, June 9th, 2026

Today, Donald Trump has formally nominated his personal lawyer Todd Blanche to be the Attorney General; the IRS failed to match taxpayer records with ICE data accurately; a federal judge has blocked Donald’s $100,000 visa fee; the lawsuit to stop the UFC fight at the White House has been assigned to Judge Amit Mehta; Mayor Mamdani adds a free Bryant Park watch party for the Knicks after Trump’s visit forces the cancellation of them around Madison Square Garden; Skagit County courts limit Zoom hearings for vulnerable community members in Washington state; Andry Hernández Romero - the gay stylist sent to CECOT prison - is rebuilding his life in Spain; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: Chandra Taylor-Sawyer 
Senior Attorney and leader of the (SELC) Southern Environmental Law Center's Environmental Justice Initiative
Southern Environmental Law Center
 

The Latest Breakdown:
Trump DOJ CORNERED by Judge in Jan 6 Cover-Up | The Breakdown

Stories
IRS failed to match taxpayer records with ICE data accurately, report finds | POLITICO

Court blocks Trump’s $100K visa fee | POLITICO

US judge asked to bar Trump's UFC fight at White House | Reuters

Skagit County Courts Limit Zoom Hearings for Vulnerable Community Members | Skagit Scoop

City adds Bryant Park watch party as Trump visit scuttles Game 3 MSG gathering | Gothamist

Gay CECOT survivor rebuilds his life in Spain while speaking up for voiceless immigrants in America | The Advocate

Good Trouble 
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