What makes me optimistic about the future of local news, despite the bleak present. From my convo with @oknox.bsky.social. www.usnews.com/news/u-s-new... .
Olivier Knox
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Senior national political correspondent, US News & World Report. Not “Oliver.” Something retweets something something. Views here are my own, not my employer's. Duh.
Good @oknox.bsky.social piece: "A run to the supermarket costs more now than when Trump took office in January, with staples like beef and coffee more expensive for reasons that include his tariffs, though inflation has remained below its apex under Biden." www.usnews.com/news/u-s-new...
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In Paris for a lightning trip and there are signs for a Star Wars-themed burlesque show called The Empire Strips Back and now I wish I had more time for this visit
as promised: Charles Entertainment Cheese leads my weekly roundup: www.usnews.com/news/u-s-new...
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well now I’ll have to watch the show! Yay, @jetjocko.bsky.social ! abc7ny.com/post/fxs-ali...
FX launches 'Alien: Earth' companion podcast and immersive digital experiences
FX is going all in on "Alien: Earth," launching an official podcast, panoramic views and a Disney+ Vision Pro experience ahead of the show's August 12 premiere.
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It's going to be a challenge to explain, say, a Civil War battlefield without disparaging Americans More from @jakespring.bsky.social @hannahnatanson.bsky.social @anushamathur.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
Parks gift shops directed to remove items that ‘disparage Americans’
The National Park Service’s directive is part of a wider Trump administration effort to reshape how American history is told at federal institutions.
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Great moments in mass email whoopsies
Lizzie O'Leary@lizzieohreally.bsky.social · last yr.Jimmy Swaggart's death is bringing back memories of when Oral Roberts died and @dcbigjohn.bsky.social tried to email me and @oknox.bsky.social "Jesus finally got Oral," and instead sent it to the entire Economist group distribution list.
this is truly…hmmm…what’s the fruit-based description I’m looking for?
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · last yr.DEAN: What's the tariff on bananas? LUTNICK: Generally 10% DEAN: Walmart has already increased the cost of bananas by 8% LUTNICK: If you build in America, there is no tariff DEAN: We cannot build bananas in America
Be sure to check out Olivier Knox, author of Decision Points! What is Decision Points? Glad you asked. It’s a daily newsletter where Olivier breaks down the news from Washington and beyond: why it matters, what it means and how it impacts your daily decisions. www.usnews.com/news/us-news...
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Olivier Knox@oknox.bsky.social · last yr.hulloh, friends! I’ll be on Julie Mason’s show, 5-6 pm east! Lots to talk about on the weekly roundup!
hulloh, friends! I’ll be on Julie Mason’s show, 5-6 pm east! Lots to talk about on the weekly roundup!
"A ceasefire seems as far as ever," writes @oknox.bsky.social for Decision Points, our daily newsletter. buff.ly/QXBYnoc
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Call With Vladimir Putin
The call yielded no big breakthroughs, but does offer some clues.
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'The White House has portrayed the China announcement and the U.K. development as trade agreements, but they aren’t', writes @oknox.bsky.social, his latest for Decision Points. read more ➡️ buff.ly/gBjCvd4 Sign up to read Olivier's takes every weekday here ➡️ buff.ly/OjlJ3SZ
Despite Trump’s ‘Deals,’ the Trade War Is Still On
Trump’s gotten good news on inflation and trade, but tariffs aren’t going away.
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Tonight’s column is about the trade war and includes “He Said, Xi Said” in the headline
What, exactly, is happening with China and traiffs? @oknox.bsky.social breaks it all down ➡️ buff.ly/zS4G4M8
Trump Blinks, but the Trade War’s Still On
Let’s keep the climbdown in context.
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Hegseth is safe. For now @oknox.bsky.social breaks it all down. Read here ➡️ buff.ly/78u3NN4 Sign up to get Decision Points ➡️ buff.ly/gCo0Q1q
Pete Hegseth Is Safe. Until He Isn’t.
Trump Cabinet picks aren’t exactly known for their longevity.
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We’re seeing the first layoffs blamed on tariffs. My column today: www.usnews.com/news/u-s-new...
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"The president’s remarks on Monday were the clearest sign he isn’t just idly dreaming of clapping political critics in irons but is seriously considering shipping people who are U.S. citizens today to overseas prisons," writes @oknox.bsky.social in today's Decision Point read it ➡️ buff.ly/sr3nKOG
Trump Explores Expelling U.S. Citizens to El Salvador
The president’s track record points to a dangerous and slippery slope.
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Remember Facebook? @oknox.bsky.social shares his social media skirmish with the former White House spokesman under Bush, and how we got to Signalgate. Friendly reminder you can get Decision Points in your inbox - Sign up here➡️ buff.ly/iSaoVOL Read the story here ➡️ buff.ly/nxgcqea
The Seeds of Signalgate Were Sown Years Ago
Government officials have long had a fraught relationship with social technology.
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from yesterday. opening anecdote was fun to recall.
U.S. News & World Report@usnews.com · last yr.Remember Facebook? @oknox.bsky.social shares his social media skirmish with the former White House spokesman under Bush, and how we got to Signalgate. Friendly reminder you can get Decision Points in your inbox - Sign up here➡️ buff.ly/iSaoVOL Read the story here ➡️ buff.ly/nxgcqea
Trackin chaos in the groupchat with @oknox.bsky.social for @usnews.com! www.usnews.com/news/u-s-new...
Some Republicans want the world's richest man to slow his roll. In today's column for Decision Points (which you can get in your inbox) @oknox.bsky.social examines Musk, Trump and Social Security - and the GOP pushback. buff.ly/11jlZG1
Musk Rides the ‘Third Rail’ of Politics
Some Republicans want the world's richest man to slow his roll.
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"If you want evidence that we live in the dumbest timeline, here: A French politician ...suggested this week that America was no longer worthy of hosting the Statue of Liberty," writes @oknox.bsky.social Here's his take: buff.ly/L44JuVA
About That Statue of Liberty Tiff …
It's the low-budget sequel to 'freedom fries,' but it's still worth watching.
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Today's column, on the anniversary of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, is about that Statue of Liberty tiff between a French politician and the White House. Caution: Contains Freedom Fries www.usnews.com/news/u-s-new...
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