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Kennedy Center Dishonors (feat. Kristen Clarke)

September 16, 2026·56 min
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026Today, the House Oversight Committee has voted to hold Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt for failing to appear pursuant to a subpoena; Trump lashes out at the Supreme Court after they shut down the USPS mail ballot portal scheme; a deal has been reached to sell Chicago’s parking meters to an outside firm but only after they sell the ICE deportation fleet Omni Air; Senate Democrats block a cryptocurrency bill because it lacked safeguards against Trump enriching himself while in office; Trump is lashing out after a judge rules his name can’t be put back on the Kennedy Center; Bari Weiss’ 60 Minutes debut episode clocks the show’s lowest ratings; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, HomeChef | For a limited time, get&nbsp; 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!&nbsp; HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.&nbsp; Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Blue Wave Nation | https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave&nbsp;The Trump Epstein Memorial BookmobileThe 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/beansGuest: Kristen ClarkeGeneral Counsel for the NAACPNAACPCall 866-OUR-VOTE Hotline - Election Protection&nbsp;The Latest Breakdown →Trump’s DOJ Just Blew Up Its Own Story In My LawsuitNew Unjustified →The Grand ConspiracyDiamond Dames → Diamond Dames - YouTube&nbsp;Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastPatreon → The Daily Beans | PatreonStoriesHouse panel votes to hold Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt | NBC NewsTrump lashes out at Supreme Court after mail ballot loss | POLITICOKennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order | NYTDeal Reached to Sell Chicago Parking Meters to Investment Firm, Alderpeople Say | WTTWSenate blocks crypto regulation bill in a major blow to the industry | NBC NewsGood TroubleTennessee RacesD1- Kristi Burke, D2- Michaela For Tennessee, D5- Chaz Molder for Congress, D7- Darden Copeland For Congress, D9- Justin Pearson→Battleground Support Hub - Democrats.org →Get Out The Vote: Volunteer Info Session→<a href="https://www.vote.org/voter-registration-deadlines/" rel="n

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