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Sometimes You Need A Dictator Briefing 01/21/2026 by Kyle Mantyla Ryan Bort @ Rolling Stone : Trump in Davos: ‘Sometimes You Need a Dictator’ The president delivered an erratic address to the World Economic Forum, pushing for the U.S. to take control of …

Making God Proud Briefing 01/20/2026 by Kyle Mantyla Sean James @ Mediaite : Trump Proclaims ‘God Is Very Proud’ of His First Year Back in the White House The Good Lord is smiling down approvingly at President Donald Trump — according to the president. …

Arrest Them All Briefing 01/16/2026 by Kyle Mantyla Steve Benen @ The Maddow Blog : Trump received a Nobel Peace Prize the same way he received a Purple Heart The president seems to prefer a model where others do the heavily lifting and then generously …

Back To The Future Briefing 01/15/2026 by Kyle Mantyla Simon van Zuylen-Wood @ New York Magazine : The Takeover of Kirk Country  Charlie Kirk’s death was meant to remake the MAGA youth movement in his image. It’s been overwhelmed by darker forces. David …

Flipped Off By The President Briefing 01/14/2026 by Kyle Mantyla Perry Stein and Jeremy Roebuck @ The Washington Post : FBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter’s home The search came as part of an investigation into a government contractor …

Reckoning And Retribution Briefing 01/13/2026 by Kyle Mantyla Janna Brancolini @ The Daily Beast : Trump Legal Goon’s Refusal to Probe ICE Killing Triggers Staff Exodus The Justice Department’s civil rights division has historically investigated law …

Acting President Briefing 01/12/2026 by Kyle Mantyla Hafiz Rashid @ The New Republic : Fed Chair Jerome Powell Rings Every Alarm Bell About DOJ Investigation This could be the beginning of the end of the Federal Reserve’s independence. Nikki McCann …

Gaslighting Briefing 01/09/2026 by Kyle Mantyla Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling @ The New Republic : “F*cking B*tch”: What ICE Agents Did Right After Minnesota Shooting Spoiler alert: It was not to rush over and provide Renee Nicole Good medical aid. Colby Hall …

The Only Restraint Briefing 01/08/2026 by Kyle Mantyla Steve Benen @ The Maddow Blog : Trump responds to ICE shooting in Minneapolis in a typically Trumpian fashion The president could’ve tried to calm the waters and vow a thorough, independent …

Staggering Corruption Briefing 01/07/2026 by Kyle Mantyla Cameron Peters @ Vox : Trump’s immigration crackdown turns deadly in Minneapolis The fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, briefly explained. Malcolm Ferguson @ The New Republic : Trump Says He Will …