Russia

Trump’s Strategy that Only the Kremlin (and Beijing) Could Love

Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy is another nail in the coffin for U.S. foreign policy. Sadly, and unsurprisingly, it furthers…

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DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Trump’s Dangerous Vision for the World

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for December 5, we cover the administration’s newly released National Security Strategy, the Supreme Court…

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Hegseth’s War Criminal Ethos plus Can Europe Be Saved?

Are we really going to war with Venezuela? Is Pete Hegseth’s War Criminal Ethos the new doctrine of the US…

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DSR Daily December 3: Admin Pauses ALL Immigration Applications for 19 Countries

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss a new pause on immigration applications for 19 countries, a new immigration…

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DSR Daily December 1: Netanyahu Asks for Pardon

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Benjamin Netanyahu requesting a pardon, Pete Hegseth’s potential war crimes, deadly flooding…

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This Year We’re Thankful for Courage and Resistance

Trump’s foreign policy can be summarized with one phrase: FUBAR. The administration’s commitment to Ukraine is laughable, and Trump’s politics…

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DSR Daily November 26: Witkoff/Russia Audio Leaks

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we discuss a leaked recording of Steve Witkoff, 20 states suing the administration over…

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DSR Daily November 24: Mamdani Charms Trump at White House

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we cover the strange White House meeting between Trump and Mamdani, MTG’s shocking resignation…

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DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: A Smorgasbord of Bad Decisions from the Trump Admin

On the DSR Weekly Wrap-Up for November 21, we cover the administration opening up new oil and gas drilling, Trump…

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DSR Daily November 20: Trump and Mamdani to Meet???

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss tomorrow’s meeting between Mamdani and Trump, US military officials in Kyiv, Trump…

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DSR Daily November 6: Nancy Pelosi Will Not Seek Re-Election

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek re-election, a 10% flight…

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Trump is America’s New Nuclear Nightmare

Looks like nuclear testing is back on the menu! This week, our President decided that it was time to resume…

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DSR Daily October 23: White House Escalates Sanctions on Russia

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we cover JD Vance’s harsh comments on Israel, the administration introducing new sanctions on…

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Glimmers of Hope for Ukraine

After more than three years of expanded conflict, there might be some glimmers of hope for Ukraine. President Trump’s frustrations…

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DSR Daily October 22: Trump Won’t Budge on Shutdown

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down Trump’s demands for a meeting with Democrats, Trump potentially seeking $230…

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DSR Daily October 21: National Guard Deployment to Portland Now Possible

On the DSR Daily for Tuesday, we discuss a court ruling that National Guard can be deployed to Portland, Putin’s…

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DSR Special Edition: A Conversation with former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan

The national security landscape has radically transformed in the last ten months. To help make sense of the unprecedented policies…

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DSR Daily October 16: Journalists Rebel Against New Pentagon Press Rules

On the DSR Daily for Thursday, we discuss journalists turning in their press badges over new Pentagon guidelines, the Supreme…

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DSR Daily September 24: Trump’s Wild UN Speech

On the DSR Daily for Wednesday, we break down President Trump’s speech to the UN General Assembly, Trump’s extraordinary shift…

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DSR Daily September 15: Trump Doubles Down on DC

On the DSR Daily for Monday, we discuss Trump vowing to declare a national emergency in DC, Governor Hochul endorsing…

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