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The DSR Daily for January 21: Trump’s First Day Back

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover all the big headlines from the first day of Trump’s inauguration and…

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Suddenly, Trump Allies Quietly Admit He May Not Have a Huge “Mandate”

Donald Trump insists he has a massive “mandate.” But The New York Times reports that his allies worry that big initiatives like mass deportations might…

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The DSR Daily for January 17: Ceasefire to Begin Sunday

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we cover the start date for the Gaza ceasefire, day 3 of the Trump…

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Trump Humiliates Nikki Haley in Epic New Rant—but Also Sends a Warning

This week, Donald Trump ranted that no one with ties to certain Republicans who have criticized him will get jobs in the…

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What is the Future of Pro-Democracy Media?

With traditional media outlets like the Washington Post bending the knee to Donald Trump, what is in store for the…

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The DSR Daily for January 16: Biden Gives Farewell Address

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we break down President Biden’s farewell address, the ‘last minute crisis’ holding up approval…

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The Truth Behind the Israel/Hamas Deal

After more than a year of conflict, a ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas. So what now?…

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The DSR Daily for January 15: Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Pete Hegseth’s turbulent confirmation hearing, Trump advisers admitting a peace deal is…

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Trump’s Rage at Jack Smith Weirdly Escalates as MAGA Threats Darken

After Jack Smith released his final report on Donald Trump’s insurrection, Trump erupted, gloating over the failure to prosecute him. Meanwhile, Trump’s pick…

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The DSR Daily for January 14: Jack Smith Report Revelations

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we cover the revelations from Jack Smith’s report, new progress on a ceasefire agreement…

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Paul Krugman: Trump Voters Are Already Getting “Brutally Scammed”

Donald Trump recently declared that the U.S. is a “disaster” and a “laughingstock all over the world.” In reality, by…

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The DSR Daily for January 13: One Week Until Inauguration

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Biden’s discussions with Netanyahu on ceasefire progress, Jack Smith’s resignation from the…

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Bannon’s Rage at Musk Suddenly Goes Nuclear as MAGA Meltdown Worsens

Over the weekend, Steve Bannon’s fury at Elon Musk truly went off the rails. Bannon, who has been feuding with…

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The DSR Daily for January 10: Trump to be Sentenced

On the DSR Daily for Friday, we break down the Supreme Court denying Trump’s appeal to halt his sentencing, false…

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Fact-Checking Zuck and His Pals on Fact-Checking

Mark Zuckerberg announced major changes in Meta’s policies on fact-checking, hate speech, and more. Are these sweeping changes an indication…

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The DSR Daily for January 9: Lebanon Elects New President

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss the ongoing fires in Los Angeles, Lebanon electing a new president after…

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83-40 or Fight? What to Make of Trump’s New American Imperialism

If Donald Trump’s recent statements are anything to go by, we’re about to enter a new age of American imperialism.…

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The DSR Daily for January 8: Wildfire Rages in LA

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss Donald Trump requesting the Supreme Court block sentencing in his hush money…

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Get Ready for a Totally Turbulent 2025

If Donald Trump’s press conference at Mar-a-Lago was any indication, we’re in for a wild 2025. From threatening military action…

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The Goldilocks Strategy: Unpacking the Biden Legacy in Ukraine

As President Biden prepares to leave office, one of the most consequential foreign policy challenges of his administration remains unresolved:…

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