ASL Coffee News: 6/4/2026

ASL Coffee News: Podcast 6/4/2026 1. Republicans Defeat First Attempt to Block President’s $1.8 Billion Payout Fund 2. Triumphal Arch: A federal planning commission on Thursday advanced President Trump’s plan to build a 250-foot arch in Washington, even after receiving overwhelming public opposition to the project. The National Capital Planning Commission, which is led by allies of Mr. Trump, received nearly 1,700 public comments about the proposed triumphal arch, almost all of which opposed it. Staff at the commission also raised several issues about the plan, including whether the structure could disrupt flight patterns or violate laws restricting the height of buildings in the nation’s capital. 3. Coal Funding: President Trump on Thursday announced $700 million in new federal funding for the country’s struggling coal industry, including money that would help build the first two new coal-burning power plants in the United States in more than a decade. 4. John Bolton Reaches Deal to Plead Guilty Over Classified Information: The former Trump national security adviser plans to plead guilty to a count of illegal retention of classified information, which could result in a fine and possibly prison time of up to five years. 5. Granted Clemency by Trump, Scores of Jan. 6 Rioters Have Been Accused of New Crimes: At least 97 of those who were charged in connection with the Capitol riot have reoffended in the years since the attack, the nonprofit publication Lawfare has found. 6. Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior: The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine could be charming, women said in interviews, but some found his actions intimidating and disturbing. Rumors were spreading from Portland to the Potomac about Mr. Platner’s messy personal life, after news reports that he had sent sexual messages to women while married. Democratic senators were pressing him about whether more damaging revelations were coming. Journalists were swarming, staking out his hometown. 7. Bondiand Blanche? Todd Blanche was 'in charge' of Epstein matter, Bondi told lawmakers ******************************************************************* Any questions, comments, concerns, ideas, or anything to share? Please do not hesitate to ask. *NO bullying *NO degrading *NO insulting *NO stalking *NO trolling *Thank you! *ENJOY! I DO NOT OWN THE COPYRIGHT OF SOUND IMAGES OR VIDEOS. I HEREBY STATE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA OR PHOTOS. Check our Gnomes Mugs -Contact us at 443.265.9267 -E-mail: [email protected] -ASL Coffee Podcast -Contact us: [email protected] or 443.265.9267 Thank you very much! #ASLGnomesShop #ASLCoffeePodcast 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/49965557...