Episode Details

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Today, RFK Jr pauses a billion dollars in Medicaid to California and Minnesota; Rep. Jamie Raskin is seeking documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s foreign contacts; IRS Chief Frank Bisignano spied on colleagues when he worked at JPMorgan; Trump and the OMB are violating the Impoundment Control Act by ignoring Congressional appropriations; an appeals court has overturned the release order of Mohsen Mahdawi; an appeals court has denied Peter Navarro’s bid to overturn his contempt of Congress conviction; and a federal judge says Trump has to hand over his financials in discovery in the BBC libel case; plus Allison delivers your Good News.

Thank You, Fast Growing Trees
Get 20% off your first purchase  FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeans

The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org
For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans

Join The Daily Beans and give a gift today to ensure The Trevor Project can continue its crucial work in the face of continued challenges. Donate to The Trevor Project - Daily Beans Podcast

The Latest Breakdown→ Epstein Survivor Recounts Meeting With Todd Blanche

Stories
RFK Jr pauses $1bn Medicaid funding to California and Minnesota

Raskin seeks documents into Jeffrey Epstein’s foreign contacts - Live Updates - POLITICO

IRS Chief Frank Bisignano Spied on Colleagues When He Worked at JPMorgan - WSJ

Congress rejected some of Trump’s proposed budget cuts. OMB is making them anyway.

US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi | Reuters

Judge says Trump must hand over financial records to BBC - POLITICO

Good Trouble
Check your voter registration status →Vote.org
Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org

→Help save Texas from Ken Paxton!
→Urge Democrats to Oppose and Stop Trump's Crypto Corruption | Indivisible Guide
→Defiance.org/beans
→Show up for our Libraries - action.ala.org
→

Listen Now