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THE DAILY BRIEF
Your daily dose of news, demystified. We break down the headlines, analyze the big stories, and help you understand the world around you, one episode at a time. Get informed, stay curious.
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Episodes
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Investors react to weak June jobs report
The June jobs report delivered two surprises with the unemployment rate unexpectedly falling even as hiring tumbled, but both reflected a labor market that…
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Olympian David Hearn charged with destruction of property at D.C. Reflecting Pool
A federal grand jury has returned a felony indictment against three-time US Olympic canoeist David Hearn for destruction of property at the Lincoln Memorial…
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Sophia Bush and Jerry O'Connell on having fun while filming their new comedy Summer's Last Resort
Violet McGraw, known for playing the titular role in the M3GAN franchise, is set to lead a YA comedy feature in which her character is similarly protective of…
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Takeaways from weaker than expected jobs report
The U.S. added 57,000 jobs in June, failing to meet the expectations of economists, according to new numbers released from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. CBS…
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Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones after Ukraine's strikes on oil infrastructure
Russia launched one of its largest and deadliest airstrikes on Kyiv , firing 74 missiles (including 24 ballistic missiles) and 496 drones over 11 hours. The…
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Supreme Court ruling proves Federal Reserve is unique agency, Lisa Cook's lawyer says
In a 5-4 ruling, Supreme Court justices said that President Trump does not have the power to fire Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of…
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Trump takes first trip on Air Force One gifted by Qatar
Donald Trump traveled to North Dakota on Wednesday for the first trip onboard the new Air Force One, a luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft gifted by the Qatari…
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Louise Thompson quizzes UK health secretary on England maternity report
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More than 1,700 people killed in Venezuelas earthquakes
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How 'open' is the Strait of Hormuz
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'She'll never leave me' Who is Trump's aide Natalie Harp
One of President Donald Trump’s closest aides has kept a low public profile while controlling much of the flow of information the president gets and leaving…
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'Russia is losing right now' Ukraine continues strikes deep in Russia
Ukrainian forces conducted another strike near Moscow City on the night of June 21 to 22 — the third strike against Russia’s capital area in the past week. The…
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Supreme Court deals 3 losses to Trump & one big win
On the second-to-last day of Supreme Court decisions for this term, the justices delivered a big win for Donald Trump.But beneath the headline-generating…
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OUTRAGEOUS Rep. Ro Khanna on DOJ stonewalling with Epstein files
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Rev. Sharpton_ President Trump never got over an insecurity about Obama
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Take this seriously!_ Dem Rep. calls on Trump admin to put real experts in charge of Iran talks
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On the ground in Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
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Powerful back-to-back earthquakes strike Venezuela
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Trump's TPS policy is a 'job killer' and bad for Ohio, Gov. DeWine says
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The Democratic Party is getting hijacked
: Endorsements and allies of progressives like New York's Zohran Mamdani swept multiple high-profile congressional and state legislative primaries , unseating…
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Bret Baier explores the nations resilience
Rather than a sanitized or overly pessimistic view of history, Baier's exploration relies on interviews with key historians to trace national solidarity across…
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Obama says he 'obviously' has room in Trump's head
Former President Barack Obama joked that he occupied a "room" and a "suite" in President Donald Trump's head during an interview released on the All The Smoke…
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Trump's war powers rebuked by GOP-led House & Senate
The headline refers to a series of congressional votes over President Donald Trump's authority to continue U.S. military operations involving Iran. Initially…
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Trump's fist topping the arch_ New details from Trump's 2nd term
The headline refers to reporting based on the new book Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump by journalists Maggie Haberman and…
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Tucker Carlson quits GOP_ I dont know what Im going to do
In a recent podcast appearance, Carlson said there was "no chance" he would support the Republican Party going forward, while also saying he would not support…
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LIVES ARE IN DANGER - Mika on abortion access and womens healthcare 4 years after Dobbs
Brzezinski explained that the Dobbs ruling triggered a damaging domino effect across the country. With 13 states enacting outright, near-total abortion bans…
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Judge blocks Trump admin from requiring Americans to show proof of citizenship to vote
US District Court Judge Denise Casper in Boston issued a 59-page permanent injunction . The ruling solidifies a temporary freeze placed on the administration's…
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Lincoln, FDR & Eleanor Roosevelt The New Republics MOST Influential Americans
Abraham Lincoln , Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) , and Eleanor Roosevelt are widely celebrated by political analysts, historians, and progressive commentary…
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U.S. advances to World Cup knockout round after win against Australia
The USA became the first team in World Cup history to benefit from an own goal in two consecutive matches. Standings : With 6 points from their first 2 wins…
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on new rifts between Trump and GOP leaders over Iran
Key Republican leaders and allies in Congress are beginning to question the Trump administration's interim peace deal (MoU) with Iran, publicly calling it…
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Two views on what the latest Iran talks mean for Lebanon and regional conflict
The U.S. temporarily removed oil sanctions on Iran today, creating the potential for an Iranian economic windfall in U.S. dollars, as the first round of talks…
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Iran deal - Trump blasts GOP critics as signing ceremony delayed
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Jeanine Pirro puts Reflecting Pool vandals ON NOTICE
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over MoU violations
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Rep. Espaillat brushes off primary challenge - I've been in this neighborhood for a long time
Incumbent Representative Adriano Espaillat has dismissed concerns over his progressive primary challenge ahead of the June 23 New York primary , pointing to…
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Timing of new U.S.-Iran talks unclear after Vance trip delayed
The timing of direct US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland remains highly uncertain after Vice President JD Vance postponed his scheduled departure. While the…
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The outstanding Supreme Court cases you need to know about before its term ends
The Supreme Court has several major cases left to decide as it approaches its summer recess, including President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright…
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'Markets, munitions and midterms' pushed Trump to Iran deal, Michael Doran says
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Ukraine strikes major oil refinery near Moscow
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Oil price tumbles as Trump says Iran deal already signed
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'PATHETIC!' - House hearing ERUPTS over 'woke ideology'
House outrage was sparked by a federal investigation into the case of a student who illegally recorded and photographed more than 40 of his classmates in a…
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Iran issues NEW threat to US as Trump touts peace deal
Mistrust of the US : Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, stressed that the draft Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU ) was drawn up in an…
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Pompeo WARNS Trump - 'Don't take your foot off Iran's neck'
Senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy reports on President Donald Trump's Iran deal, which the president called a 'wall' against a nuclear weapon as…
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Trump administration deports migrants from Middle East to Africa
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What we know about a possible agreement with Iran
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Key details on the SpaceX IPO that made Elon Musk a trillionaire
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The 'Trumpification' of Washington DC
Civilian Protection Elimination : Trump reinstated the Schedule F executive order to reclassify tens of thousands of career civil servants (PNS) as political…
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Trillion-dollar man 'The rise of Elon Musk'
Key Trigger (SpaceX IPO) : SpaceX listed its shares on the Nasdaq at an initial price of US$135 per share, before immediately soaring to US$150 per share at…
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Trump claims deal to end Iran war near, but Tehran says 'nothing' finalised
Progress on a deal to end the Iran war appeared to mount on Saturday, with mediator Pakistan and the U.S. saying an agreement could be reached as soon as…
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How gamers lost 400,000 fighting a huge virtual space war
Gamers lost an estimated £400,000 (roughly $500,000 USD) during a massive, multi-year conflict in the space-simulation MMO EVE Online that peaked with a…
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Reporter at epicenter of Ebola outbreak describes crisis
Journalists report that front-line medical care is completely overwhelmed . Health workers are working without adequate pay and are lacking rest time…
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Nick Jonas and Paul Rudds crazy journey making their new movie
Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd describe making their new musical comedy-drama,Power Ballad, as a "crazy journey" because it forced both stars completely out of their…
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Why does Zelenskyy feel confident enough to send a 'cheeky' letter to Putin
Ukraine has demonstrated its increasingly deep-seated attack capabilities within Russia. Just before the letter was sent, long-range Ukrainian drones…
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Jemele Hill slams withholding votes for Kamala Harris
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Iran's response to Trump's proposal given to Pakistan
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Canada's first WNBA team is about to take to the court The Current
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Carney, Alberta premier discuss energy projects in Ottawa
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'STRANGLEHOLD' - Iran seeks to bypass US blockade as economy weakens
At least 26 to 34 Iranian-linked tankers have reportedly managed to bypass the US blockade by turning off AIS transponders, conducting ship-to-ship transfers…
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Matt Stoller on Live Nation verdict_ This victory matters
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Michael Steele - 'Hella high' bar for Kash Patel to prove defamation against The Atlantic
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