About this episode
Monday, February 16th, 2026Today, the feds got caught lying again about an assault on ICE officers and are forced to dismiss the charges; Homeland Security is demanding social media sites hand over data on anti-ICE users; Ring cameras cut their ties to Flock surveillance after political backlash; Russ Vought is using USAID funds to pay for his security detail; the puppy killer side piece Corey Lewandowski demanded a government issued firearm; a judge ends the deportation case for the father of three marines; another judge rebukes the feds for denying counsel for detainees; in a victory for Democrats the Virginia Supreme Court rules the 10 to 1 redistricting can move forward; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide Helix Flash sale, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeansThank You, HoneyLoveSave 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/DAILYBEANS #honeylovepod #sponsoredGuest: Heather Cox RichardsonLetters from an American | Heather Cox RichardsonHeather Cox Richardson - YouTubeinstagram.com/heathercoxrichardson@hcrichardson.bsky.social - Bluesky@HC_Richardson - Twitter??Democracy Awakening Notes on the State of America by Heather Cox Richardson Heather Cox Richardson and Allison Gill Discuss Republican Spying and Weaponized JusticeThe LatestAllison Gill and Katie Phang Discuss the Republican Surveillance StateBeans Talk | DHS is Watching YouStoriesDOJ drops charges against 2 men accused of assaulting ICE officers in Minneapolis | CBS NewsHomeland Security Demands Social Media Sites Reveal Names Behind Anti-ICE Posts | The New York TimesNoem adviser Lewandowski sought to carry a firearm at DHS, alarming officials | MS NOWExclusive: White
