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Friday, March 20th, 2026

Today, Corey Lewandowski is taking millions of dollars in bribes for government contracts; California renames Ceasar Chavez day amid a backlash from sex abuse allegations; the Pentagon is seeking $200B more from Congress for Trump’s war in Iran; Joe Kent is being investigated by the FBI for leaking classified information; ICE is taking DNA samples from arrested protestors; Bank of America settles an Epstein victim’s lawsuit for an undisclosed amount; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about.

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Stories
Some DHS contractors told White House officials they were asked to pay Corey Lewandowski | NBC News

Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war | Washington Post

FBI investigates intelligence aide who resigned over war | Semafor

ICE officers are taking DNA samples from protesters they've arrested | NPR

Bank of America settles claims over lawsuits by Jeffrey Epstein victims | AP News

Democrats walk out of Pam Bondi briefing on Epstein files over subpoena compliance | NBC News

California to Rename Chavez Holiday as ‘Farmworkers Day’ | The New York Times

People of Twin Cities awarded JFK Profile in Courage Award over resistance to ICE surge | CBS Minnesota

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Friday March 20th 2026

Lewandowski Pay To Play

F*ck Fetterman

The Executive Ranch

Hidden Villain Ranch

Pam Bondi

Comer Helping Bondi Coverup

The Monetary Cost of War

Where is the Anti-War MAGA

Was Iran An Imminent Threat To USA?

JD Vance 2028 Hopes Getting Bombed

Bigly Numbers

Come On Midterms!

Crab on Keytar Could Have Saved $$$

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Thursday, March 19th, 2026

Today, multiple NATO allies refuse Trump's demands to secure the Strait of Hormuz; Temu Himmler Gregory Bovino is set to retire this month; the Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in the Haitian Temporary Protected Status case; Florida sheriffs rebel against Trump and Desantis’ mass deportation agendas; a Georgia federal judge says mediation over the FBI raid of Fulton County election offices has been unsuccessful; a federal judge has struck down RFK Jr’s vaccination policies; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about.

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Guest: Daria Dawson
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Stories
Iran, Russia and Mr. Trump | Opinion | WSJ

Trump muses over ‘taking Cuba’ as island’s power grid collapses after weeks of US oil blockade | CNN

Idaho House passes criminal transgender bathroom ban in business, government buildings

Military report says 'one in a million' live fire malfunction rained shrapnel on California highway

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic Senate primary in Illinois

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Virginia is in early voting to counteract the nonsense Republicans are pulling to redistrict mid cycle. Please tell my fellow Virginians to be sure to spread the word that we need to vote YES, and vote early! 

VOTE YES on “Virginia Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment (April 2026) “

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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

Today, multiple NATO allies refuse Trump's demands to secure the Strait of Hormuz; Temu Himmler Gregory Bovino is set to retire this month; the Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in the Haitian Temporary Protected Status case; Florida sheriffs rebel against Trump and Desantis’ mass deportation agendas; a Georgia federal judge says mediation over the FBI raid of Fulton County election offices has been unsuccessful; a federal judge has struck down RFK Jr’s vaccination policies; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about.

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Guest: Ed FitzGerald 

Democrat for Ohio 7  -  Primary is May 5th
Ed FitzGerald For Congress

 

Stories
Social Circle officials cut off water to site of planned Georgia ICE detention "mega-center" | CBS Atlanta

Federal judge in D.C. issues new grand jury policy after failed indictments of Democrats | NBC News

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Illinois Primaries — and Where the Money Went |The New York Times

No H.I.V. Aid Without More Access to Minerals: U.S. Ponders ‘Sticks’ Against Zambia | NYT

Kalshi criminally charged in Arizona for operating illegal gambling business | Reuters

Man charged with planting bombs near the Capitol claims he’s covered by Trump pardon | POLITICO

Good Trouble

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Contacting U.S. Senators | Senate.gov

→NoKings March 28th

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→Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal

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→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning

Good News
Military Families Speak Out

Michiganders for Money Out of Politics

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Women’s Commission Annual Session Begins with Contentious Recorded Vote to Adopt Outcome Document, Calls to End Backlash against Gender Equality

How US Tried but Failed to Wipe Out 70 Years of Global Consent on Women's Rights - PassBlue

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Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

Today, multiple NATO allies refuse Trump's demands to secure the Strait of Hormuz; Temu Himmler Gregory Bovino is set to retire this month; the Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in the Haitian Temporary Protected Status case; Florida sheriffs rebel against Trump and Desantis’ mass deportation agendas; a Georgia federal judge says mediation over the FBI raid of Fulton County election offices has been unsuccessful; a federal judge has struck down RFK Jr’s vaccination policies; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about.

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Stories
Entering War’s Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices | The New York Times

Trump demands NATO and China police the Strait of Hormuz. So far they aren't joining | NPR

Judge Strikes Down RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policies in Blow to Trump’s Health Agenda | The New York Times

Border Patrol's Gregory Bovino to retire, sources say | NBC News

Florida Sheriffs rebel against Trump's, DeSantis' mass deportation efforts | Florida Phoenix

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Safety & Deescalation 201 for No Kings Hosts - Scenario Planning & Training Others
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Wednesday, March 18 8 – 9pm Eastern Virtual event

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Ivy Bottini reflects on her life and legacy

In Appreciation: Ivy Bottini: 1926-2021 - STORIES: The AIDS Monument

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