Headlines for July 9, 2026
The Daily Beans podcast headlines sourced and cited
Wednesday, July 9th, 2026
Today, Judge Kaplan has ordered the release of $5M plus interest to E. Jean Carroll over Donald’s objections; Trump unexpectedly sidelines the Qatari Bribe Force One jet; a court orders Donald’s name to stay off the Kennedy Center as the case proceeds; Judge Hanna Dugan was sentenced to no jail time and a $5,000 fine; Texas Senate candidate and state Attorney General Ken Paxton probably committed voter fraud; Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear demands proof of life from Senator McConnell; a mother who claims vaccines killed her children has been charged with their murders; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.
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Sources:
Judge Hannah C. Dugan Faces Fine But No Prison Time | The New York Times
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case | AP News
Appeals court denies Trump’s request to halt removal of his name from the Kennedy Center | NPR
Ken Paxton’s voter registration may violate Texas election law | The Texas Tribune
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Demands Health Update on Mitch McConnell | The New York Times
Mother who claims vaccines killed her 18-month-old twins is charged with their murders | NBC News
Trump flies old Air Force One out of Turkey, switches to new jet in Britain for trip home | Reuters
Sometimes I'm at a loss. Loss of words, spirit, motivation. I kinda wanna cry. Waiting for this to be over is turning into a real drag.
I'm so glad that he has to pay EJ Carroll. Plus Ken Paxton is as bad as you can get. I wish he would be booted out of politics.
Thank you so much for the update; Allison.