The Breakdown for the Week Ending 11/9/2025

This week on the Breakdown, sources confirm what’s in the Epstein files is worse than previously known, plus court rulings barring the deployment of the National Guard and restricting ICE and CBP use of force. LIVE: Trump COVER UP of DARK PAST BACKFIRES…GOP PANICS!! Links From the Week Ending 11/09/2025 Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationallyVenezuela seeks Russian help amid fears over U.S. intervention - The Washington PostJudges could rule on SNAP food aid as payments are set to stop | AP NewsTwo judges on SNAP Video: Two federal judges require Trump administration tap into emergency funds to partially cover food stamp benefits | CNN PoliticsLeon County high school student sent home for wearing ‘Nazi soldier’ costume for Halloween, LCS saysNancy Mace Curses, Berates Confused Cops in Airport Meltdown: Police Report | WIREDMeet the man poised to be the Netherlands' first out gay Prime Minister & his Olympian fiancé - QueertyWisconsin Gov. Tony Evers declares state of emergency over shutdownReps. Darrell Issa, Ronny Jackson file lawsuit opposing Prop 50 – NBC 7 San DiegoJeffrey Epstein cultivated celebrity relationships for years. Many continued until his 2019 arrest for sex trafficking, documents show. - CBS NewsObama Calls Mamdani to Praise His Campaign and Offers to Be Sounding Board - The New York TimesSenate report says detainees face neglect in US immigration centers | AP NewsThree killed in US military strike on alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean | US news | The GuardianMondayZohran Mamdani’s Advice for Election-Results Anxiety? Go Talk to Your Neighbors | Teen VogueTrump energy secretary says no nuclear blast tests for now - The Washington [email protected] on BlueskyF.D.A. Drug Unit Chief Resigns, and Is Sued by Drug Company - The New York TimesJury selected for the trial of D.C.'s 'sandwich guy'Democrats are more enthusiastic about the midterms as Trump’s approval hits second-term low, CNN poll findsTrump administration will partially fund SNAP, but it could take months - ABC News'We're not a violent city': Chicago locals take on ICE block-by-block | ReutersTexas cities grapple with order to remove rainbow crosswalks as state deadline approachesTuesdayFederal government shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for low-income families | AP NewsAmazon's Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police | TechCrunchFacing difficult questions about his use of an FBI jet, Kash Patel pitches weak defenseAttorneys for Jan. 6 defendants face lawsuits for plagiarism - CBS NewsFederal judge likely to intervene at Broadview's ICE facility: 'It has really become a prison' - Chicago Sun-TimesICE Altercation With Protester in Colorado Prompts a Police Chief to Push Back - The New York TimesWednesdayWes Moore launches Maryland redistricting commission after top state Dem stymies effort - POLITICOKansas Legislature won't have special session on redistricting | AP NewsPost by @mollyroberts.bsky.socialThursdayBorder patrol agent who shot Chicago woman boasted about it in text messages  | ReutersCriminal case dismissed against Boeing over 737 Max plane crashes“Speaker Johnson is stalling Grijalva until Van Epps gets there to cancel out her vote?” Sandwich guyMike Johnson on food prices: https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3m4xw4zaax52uNancy Pelosi Announces Retirement From Congress in 2027 - The New York Timeshttps://bsky.app/profile/jonseidel.bsky.social/post/3m4y4cwk2d22gAppeals court lets Texas enforce law aimed at drag shows - POLITICO Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.