The Daily Beans: Trump's White House Demolition, Court Rulings, and Legal Battles

Legal Rulings and Challenges

• 🏛️ A three-judge panel on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Trump can deploy the National Guard to Portland, a decision that has drawn sharp dissent.
• ⚖️ Jim Comey has filed motions to dismiss the charges against him, citing vindictive prosecution and the unlawful appointment of Lindsay Halligan.
• 🔍 Judge Ellis in Chicago has permitted the deposition of Border Patrol Czar Gregory Bovino in a lawsuit concerning the treatment of protesters.
• 🔫 The Supreme Court will review a federal law prohibiting drug addicts from possessing firearms, a law used in the conviction of Hunter Biden.

White House Construction and Political Actions

• 🏗️ Demolition has begun on the East Wing of the White House to construct Trump's planned ballroom, despite prior assurances it would not interfere with the existing building.
• 💰 The ballroom project is reportedly financed by substantial donations from various companies.
• 📉 A White House official anticipates the government shutdown will end this week, suggesting it was politically timed around 'No Kings' rallies.

Legal Correspondents and Disclosures

• ✉️ Lindsay Halligan reportedly sent personal Signal chat messages to Lawfare's Anna Bower, discussing grand jury information and criticizing reporting on the Leticia James indictment.
• 📰 Bower's story, published on Lawfare, details these communications, which Halligan later claimed were off the record.
• 🎙️ Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg discuss these events, with Gill noting that her own podcast, 'Midas,' is receiving positive feedback.

Good News and Community Action

• ✊ Rallies against Trump's policies, such as the 'No Kings' demonstrations, are highlighted across various locations including Gainesville, Georgia, Stockton, California, and Anchorage, Alaska.
• 🏳️‍🌈 Community organizations like the Northwest Georgia Queer Care Closet and the First United Lutheran Church in Kennesaw are providing support for LGBTQ+ individuals.
• 🐶 Listeners share photos of their pets for the 'pod pet tariff,' contributing to the show's community engagement.
• 🗳️ Calls to action include signing up to phone bank for California's Proposition 50 and supporting trans benefit events.