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| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
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| July 27, 2026 | Tariffs are Trump’s favorite plaything –…Tariffs are Trump’s favorite plaything – and his justifications are absurd | Steven Greenhouse Opinion | **Briefing Summary:** In the lead-up to the midterm elections, President Trump has intensified his use of tariffs, recently imposing a 50% tariff on Canadian goods and additional tariffs on over 80 c… | |
| July 26, 2026 | The Pitt is powerful – but…The Pitt is powerful – but it’s the rawness of The Bear that truly portrays hospital work Opinion | **Talking Points: The Pitt vs. The Bear in Depicting Hospital Work** **Protagonist and Argument:** Seema Jilani, a pediatric hospitalist, argues that while *The Pitt* offers a polished portrayal of e… | |
| July 23, 2026 | Brett Kavanaugh has become Trump’s chief…Brett Kavanaugh has become Trump’s chief enabler on the supreme court | Sidney Blumenthal Opinion | ### Executive Summary Brett Kavanaugh has emerged as a pivotal figure in enabling Donald Trump's agenda on the Supreme Court, with a 76% alignment in key rulings. His controversial opinions, particul… | |
| July 22, 2026 | Democrats need to hammer Trump on…Democrats need to hammer Trump on his unprecedented corruption | Steven Greenhouse Opinion | **Thesis:** Democrats must relentlessly spotlight Donald Trump's unprecedented corruption, which has seen him amass over $2 billion while American families struggle with rising costs. **Stakes:** Wi… | |
| July 21, 2026 | Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for president…Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for president | Bhaskar Sunkara Opinion | **Talking Points: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for President** **Protagonist:** Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) **Argument:** Bhaskar Sunkara argues that AOC should run for president, leveraging her uni… | |
| July 20, 2026 | House Democrats are finally shifting on…House Democrats are finally shifting on Israel. Party leaders must listen | Norman Solomon Opinion | In a striking shift, House Democrats are beginning to challenge long-standing support for Israel, as nearly half voted to block $3.3 billion in military aid. Polls reveal that a significant majority o… | |
| July 19, 2026 | Trump is invoking foreign election interference…Trump is invoking foreign election interference to justify his own | Jamil Smith Opinion | **Talking Points: "Trump is Invoking Foreign Election Interference to Justify His Own" by Jamil Smith** 1. **Protagonist and Argument**: Jamil Smith critiques Donald Trump’s manipulation of foreign e… | |
| July 18, 2026 | When Trump accuses others of wrongdoing,…When Trump accuses others of wrongdoing, you can bet he’s up to something himself | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | In her article, Arwa Mahdawi argues that Donald Trump’s recent accusations against others serve as a smokescreen for his own attempts to undermine electoral integrity in the U.S. She supports this cla… | |
| July 17, 2026 | Smart glasses are deeply creepy. Why…Smart glasses are deeply creepy. Why are celebrities like Kylie Jenner endorsing them? Opinion | **Thesis:** The rise of smart glasses, endorsed by celebrities like Kylie Jenner, raises alarming privacy concerns, particularly for women, as they enable potential harassment and surveillance. **St… | |
| July 16, 2026 | Why does the US want to…Why does the US want to ‘dismantle’ the international criminal court? | Kenneth Roth Opinion | The Trump administration's push to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) stems from a desire to secure impunity for potential war crimes, particularly in light of its controversial actions… |