Donald Trump

How Fox News Fabricated a Toxic Lie for Trump—and Why It’s So Alarming

Donald Trump and his media propagandists have been preposterously suggesting the FBI under President Biden was set to use “lethal force” against…

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Trump’s Ugly Eruption: Putin Will Only Free Jailed Reporter “For Me”

On Thursday, Donald Trump tweeted that Vladimir Putin will release Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia, after the election—“for me,” meaning…

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The DSR Daily for May 23: Haley Will Vote for Trump, Israel Reprimand’s Ambassadors

On the Thursday edition of the DSR daily, we cover Nikki Haley’s statement that she will vote for Trump, Israel’s…

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Trump’s Unhinged Ranting At Biden’s FBI Reveals His “Wannabe Fascism”

Trump and MAGA Republicans are floating the crackpot idea that President Biden’s FBI was ready to target Trump with lethal force when…

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The DSR Daily for May 22: Formal Recognition of Palestine, Potential US Sanctions on ICC

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR daily we cover Ireland, Norway, and Spain’s recognition of a Palestinian state, the…

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An All-You-Can-Listen Political Buffet

To say it’s been a busy week in American politics would be an understatement. Thankfully,  Kavita and Norm are here…

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The DSR Daily for May 21: Haiti’s Gang’s Grow Stronger, Prosecutor’s rest in Trump Trial

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the updated situation in Haiti, the conclusion of the prosecutors’…

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Why Trump Is “Very Close” to a Conviction, Per This Former Prosecutor

On Monday, the prosecution rested its case in Donald Trump’s hush money trial in Manhattan. This comes after Trump’s defense team concluded…

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The DSR Daily for May 20: President Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash, ICC Prosecutor Requests Warrant for Netanyahu

On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the death of Iranian President Raisi in a helicopter crash,…

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MAGA Rage at Trump’s Trial Has Grown “Dangerous,” Like a “Cult”

The GOP’s embrace of Donald Trump’s authoritarianism is growing more blatant. Republicans have joined him in attacking his criminal trials…

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The DSR Daily for May 17: First Aid Trucks Arrive by Pier in Gaza, Trump’s FBI Overhaul Revealed

On the Friday edition of the DSR daily, we discuss the first food trucks arriving via the US pier in…

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Does that Tik Tok You Hear Mean Time Is Running Out for Democrats?

Should we be panicking about the election yet? While there’s been chatter about recent negative polls for Biden and fears…

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Unhinged MAGA Media Figures Are Already Prepping for Trump’s Next Coup

Earlier this month, Donald Trump refused to commit to accepting the outcome of the 2024 election, shamelessly declaring he’d only do so…

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A Session with the World’s Worst Therapist

There is certainly no shortage of news to make us stressed, anxious, and depressed. Thankfully Rosa Brooks joins David Rothkopf…

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The DSR Daily for May 15: Takeaways from Tuesday Primaries, $1 Billion in Arms Deals for Israel Moves Forward

On the Wednesday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries, the advancement of $1…

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Michael Cohen’s Testimony Exposes the Ugly Lunacy of the Trump “Cult”

On Tuesday, when Michael Cohen testified against Donald Trump, the former president’s lawyers reminded jurors that Cohen was once slavishly…

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Trump’s Cronies are Out in Full Force

As Donald Trump deals with a gag order in his hush money trial, his various cronies have come out of…

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The DSR Daily for May 14: Cohen Says He Paid Trump Hush Money, US and Taiwan Hold Drills in the Pacific

On the Tuesday edition of the DSR daily, we cover Cohen’s testimony in Trump’s hush money trial, the US and…

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Alarmed By Trump’s Scary New Polling Lead? Listen To Biden’s Data Guy

This week, The New York Times released new polls that sent shock waves through the Democratic establishment, finding Donald Trump leading in all six…

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The DSR Daily for May 13: Shoigu Out as Defense Minister, Cohen Set to Take the Stand

On the Monday edition of the DSR daily, we cover the ouster of Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s Defense Minister, Michael…

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