Headlines for June 23, 2026
The Daily Beans podcast headlines sourced and cited
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Today, a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s database of Americans’ Social Security numbers and citizenship status, Kier Starmer has resigned as UK Prime Minister, the Trump administration has announced it will phase out HIV funding for South Africa, a federal court has rejected the Justice Department’s demand for Maryland voter rolls, Trump has paid another $765M to shut down four more wind projects, and Democratic turnout is up even in Republican districts.
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Sources:
EXCLUSIVE: White House delays release of US voting machine study as midterms near | Reuters
Trump Administration to Pay $765 Million to Cancel 4 More Wind Projects - The New York Times
Democratic turnout is up, even in Republican districts, Post analysis finds - The Washington Post
Trump administration to phase out HIV funding for South Africa - POLITICO
Live updates: Keir Starmer announces resignation as UK prime minister | AP News
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/22/americans-private-information-database-ruling-00969935
I have spent time in South Africa and know that this decision will mean thousands will die. He is such a low life.
I am worried about the tRump regime interfering in the elections so I really hope these efforts work. So appreciative of what some of these federal court and Judges are doing. Also appreciative of Pro-democracy groups like Democracy Forward, Democracy Docket, American Civil liberty Union, Common Cause and our Dem. Attorney Generals.