# Republicans in Retreat, Abrego Garcia Exonerated, and Gabbard's Departure

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Podcast: [Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465)
Published: 2026-05-23T09:30:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Good News for Lefties, host Wendy King brings you a collection of uplifting stories aimed at countering the negativity often portrayed in mainstream media. We begin with a significant political development as Senate Republicans abruptly left Washington without voting on a controversial $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, highlighting internal party tensions and frustrations with the Trump administration. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell's comments on the matter reveal a growing divide among GOP members regarding Trump's influence and decisions. Next, we celebrate a major legal victory as a federal judge in Tennessee dismissed charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing a tainted investigation linked to political motivations. Judge Waverly Crenshaw's ruling underscores the importance of judicial independence and raises concerns about prosecutorial misconduct. In a poignant personal story, Tulsi Gabbard announces her resignation from the Trump administration to support her husband through his cancer diagnosis, showcasing the importance of family and personal commitment amidst political chaos. We also cover the latest developments in the Epstein case, where his former assistant provided new names of alleged co-conspirators, shedding light on the ongoing efforts to hold accountable those involved in the abuse. Then, we highlight a listener-suggested story about a Washington, D.C. court ordering Donald Trump to preserve key documents from his presidency, a significant step in ensuring accountability and transparency. Lastly, Marjorie ​Taylor ​Greene ​went ​on, ​Alec ​Jones' podcast ​to ​attack ​Donald ​Trump's ​health, ​to ​talk ​about ​how ​he's ​cognitively ​and ​physically ​deteriorating, ​and ​talking ​about ​how ​weak ​and ​pathetic ​ ​he ​is.…

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