“[Vivek Ramaswamy] really wants to take Ohio backwards.” DGA’s Ofirah Yheskel joins @joelmrubin.bsky.social to talk about why @amyactonoh.bsky.social is going to win in Ohio and why this race is one to watch.

Watch Monday 3-4pm ET as I'm joined by #NationalSecurity Expert @joelmrubin.bsky.social to discuss his new book, "Saving Democratic Foreign Policy." Then, @attorneykate.bsky.social talks about the recent rash of #ICE's cold-blooded murders of #immigrants, and how to stop them. youtu.be/VTvbNw9SYxA

Preview of 7/27/26 'Deadline DC with Brad Bannon'

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Iran diplomacy right now boils down to three topics: Israel, money & inspections. But Israel isn’t at the table and both the money and inspections issues aren’t resolved. We need to get the negotiations design right for our diplomacy to work. We’re not there yet. My quick take.

Sitting at Civic on 8th St. in DC, I hopped on Substack Live with @joelmrubin.bsky.social to talk about the Trump Iran “deal.” In this clip, I break down how the U.S. lost the narrative war (hearts & minds) well before Trump gave them everything in this deal. Was that the catalyst?

There's now a Trump Iran deal. I was honored to discuss it with NBC News Now and am happy to share with you my view on the agreement for my Substack, The Briefing Book. open.substack.com/pub/joelrubi...

Trump's Iran Deal Spurs Many Questions.

Let's see what he comes up with during the next 60 days.

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This is an important piece from @joelmrubin.bsky.social. We’re going to have a brain drain from Congress if we lose experienced, smart, dedicated legislators like Daniel Goldman. #NY10 will do itself and the country a favor by reelecting him.

Iran - along with Hezbollah - has just launched strikes into Israel while Trump's negotiations with the Iranians are stuck in limbo. Maybe Iran thinks it has the upper hand in negotiations & can strike. We'll see. But this certainly isn't a sign of their interest in diplomacy! @ms.now

NEW TIME for @joelmrubin.bsky.social’s conversation with Logan Levkoff on “FIRED FOR BEING JEWISH.” Yes, that’s happening. It should alarm us all. THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Noon EDT. substack.com/@joelrubin/n...

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Fired for Being Jewish. Yep, you read that right. That’s what my Substack Live guest this Friday at 12pm - educator @Logan Levkoff - recently experienced. Her story - of being fired because she’s a s...

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Friday event! @joelmrubin.bsky.social will be chatting with Logan Levkoff at noon! Checkout his substack for details! substack.com/@joelrubin/n...

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Fired for Being Jewish. Yep, you read that right. That’s what my Substack Live guest this Friday at 12pm - educator @Logan Levkoff - recently experienced. Her story - of being fired because she’s a s...

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I'm thrilled to announce the publication of my new book "Saving Democratic Foreign Policy!" This is a book about how Democrats can earn the American people’s trust to lead the world once again. Here's a link to the book, which I hope you'll have a chance to read: amazon.com/dp/B0GZQ2XYXR

Saving Democratic Foreign Policy: How Democrats Can Earn the American People’s Trust to Lead the World Once Again

Saving Democratic Foreign Policy: How Democrats Can Earn the American People’s Trust to Lead the World Once Again [Rubin, Joel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Saving Democratic Foreign Policy: How Democrats Can Earn the American People’s Trust to Lead the World Once Again

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading back to Pakistan for talks with Iran. A source tells MS NOW that the Iranian foreign minister will also be going. Inzamam Rashid, @joelmrubin.bsky.social and @ashleyrparker.bsky.social join Katy Tur to discuss. www.ms.now/katy-tur/wat...

Witkoff, Kushner head to Pakistan for talks; official says Iranian FM to attend

U.S. Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are heading back to Pakistan for talks with Iran. A source tells MS NOW that the Iranian foreign minister will also be going to Islamabad for negoti...

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While Trump is destroying the Middle East and our NATO alliance, these folks won't ever let anyone forget that what matters first to everyone is whether they can feed their families, pay their bills, afford health care, provide child care, buy clothing... the stuff we all need. go.bsky.app/FpeMh5Y

We need to do more than win in November. We need a massive blue wave. The only way to stop the MAGA shenanigans of the Trump regime is to win big, limit their power, and then do it again in 2028. Please follow the people on this list who are on the frontlines fighting for US. go.bsky.app/K6JGV3h

President Trump is renewing threats against Iran while also touting negotiations with Iranian officials. Iran has denied the talks. @davidrohde.bsky.social, @peterbakernyt.bsky.social, @radiofreetom.bsky.social and @joelmrubin.bsky.social join Katy Tur with analysis. www.ms.now/katy-tur/wat...

Trump threatens to strike Iran's energy plants while also touting negotiations

President Trump is renewing threats against Iran while also touting negotiations with Iranian officials. Iran has denied any talks are going on. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, N...

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The $191 billion ICE slush fund came at expense of Medicaid, food assistance, and support for veterans. Republicans chose warrantless searches and brutality over compassion for American families. Remember in November! #FundDHSFreezeICE

Joel Rubin, a progressive strategist and former State Department official, said he interprets the rhetoric as part of a broader “political tactic by some folks in the base to try to silence Jewish voices and to intimidate them into not advocating on these issues.”

Jewish Democrats alarmed about whether their party will remain welcoming 

Former Democratic Rep. Kathy Manning: ‘There is no doubt that we are living through very difficult times for American Jews’

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I am furious at the gaslighting. Republicans caused healthcare premiums to skyrocket and now say it's unfixable. A three-year ACA extension proves that a lie. It is fixable. They just lack the will. #RepublicanHealthcareDisaster

You’ll love this!! The one and only @joelmrubin.bsky.social joins me to discuss the complete shit show Trump has caused on the world stage. Please watch, share and follow Joel!!

Trump EXPOSED in Davos as the World LOSES Patience

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Hate is violence. Hatred against Jewish people is skyrocketing & deadly. There's no justification for racial,ethnic or religious hatred. There's no excusing the indifference of those who shrug at the cruelty of bigotry & intolerance. Will you stand against hatred towards Jewish people? Speak out!

If you believe a man who worked w/ the CIA in Afghanistan wasn’t vetted, you’re kidding yourself. Let's stop politicizing every tragedy that involves an immigrant, asylum seeker or foreign national here in the U.S. and stick to the facts. We can & should do better. @msnowreports.bsky.social @ms.now

November is almost over. Have you checked out my November Friends starter pack? go.bsky.app/QiYKsv7

After 40+ days of a government shutdown... what did the American people gain? Win? Spoiler alert 🙄 not much at all. I discuss with my friend Joel Rubin @joelmrubin.bsky.social substack.com/@harrydunn/n...

After 40+ Days of a Brutal Shutdown, What Did Democrats Actually Gain?

This is now the longest shutdown in U.S. History. So what was all this for?

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In a new episode of the Making Sense of the World podcast, hosted by @joelmrubin.bsky.social, AfP’s Liz Hume explains how cuts to foreign assistance have made the world less secure, & how we can reverse these trends through bipartisan, community-led programs www.thesirennetwork.com/p/2025-may-b...

“2025 May Be the Most Traumatic Year Ever:” Diplomacy Expert on How Trump Has Made Us Less Safe.

A perfect storm for global instability is brewing. And we’re looking away.

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President Trump is set to welcome Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House today. @joelmrubin.bsky.social joins @anacabrera.bsky.social to share his reaction to the "whirlwind" rise of al-Sharaa. www.msnbc.com/ana-cabrera-...

Trump to welcome Syrian President al-Sharaa at White House today

President Trump is set to welcome Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House today. Previously, al-Sharaa has been connected to Al Qaeda and was jailed by U.S. forces in Iraq. MSNBC Senior Wh...

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I was honored to be included in this excellent Washington Pose about the New York City mayoral race and the meaning of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social's candidacy for American Jews.

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In the most Jewish city in America, debates over antisemitism have exploded in the final days of the mayoral race as New Yorkers appear close to electing Zohran Mamdani — a 34-year-old Muslim who does not believe Israel should exist as a Jewish state.

Putin’s perplexing hypnotic quality over Trump is at play once again! He’s gotten what he wants and undermined any pressure on himself. Let’s call Trump’s “productive” talks with Russia what they really are … @alivitali.bsky.social @msnbcreports.msnbc.com @msnbc.com

Trump finally recognizing regional allies are critical to peace. But let's be clear: Hamas's first targets after the ceasefire are the Palestinian people. This is horrifying. Those who called for ceasefire must demand Hamas exit. Qatar, Egypt, Turkey - keep the pressure on. @msnbc.com

Fmr. NSC Sr. Director Juan Gonzalez explains why migration isn't just a border issue- it's a foreign policy failure with domestic consequences. Essential insights on current U.S.-Latin America relations on Making Sense of the World: thesirennetwork.com/p/lets-talk-about-trump-and-latin-america

Two years after Oct. 7th, Israel is fighting for more than security- it's fighting for its soul. My analysis on how that day shattered Israel's sense of invulnerability, what fragile ceasefire negotiations mean & why Jewish safety spans from Gaza to American neighborhoods. joelrubin.substack.com

Fmr. chief American nuclear weapons negotiator & NATO Deputy Secretary General breaks down Putin's latest nuclear proposal, China's nuclear buildup, and why the U.S. must defend forward. Timely insights on Making Sense of the World: thesirennetwork.com/p/nuclear-negotiator-rose-gottemoeller