Headlines for July 30, 2026
The Daily Beans podcast headlines sourced and cited
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Today, Senator Cornyn cancelled a meeting with Todd Blanche Wednesday morning because Blanche didn’t have the slush fund rescission in hand, Dr. Fauci hears Republican conspiracy theories in a hearing on Capitol Hill and refused to answer questions, Senate Republicans confirmed Jay Clayton as the Director of National Intelligence, a judge has ordered the release of a key witness in an ICE shooting, a judge kills a Republican ballot measure that would gut unions declaring it unconstitutional, former DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer says she’s been getting death threats since her testimony about Todd Blanche, Comey files his motion to dismiss for vindictive and selective prosecution in the seashells case, and videos show ICE agents using racial slurs to refer to Latinos.
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Sources:
Senate GOP confirms Jay Clayton as U.S. spy chief - Democracy Docket
Judge: GOP ballot measure aimed at teachers union unconstitutionally guts police, fire unions too
Liz Oyer spotlights death threats after Blanche testimony
Comey asks judge to ‘86’ seashells case, alleges he was surveilled at Trump’s direction
ICE agents used racial slurs to refer to Latinos, videos and texts appear to show - ABC News
Thank you, Allison for the update. I hope Blanche nomination is blocked.
Thank you, Allison. Dr. Fauci’s hearing was disgraceful, and may Todd Blanche never be nominated!