David Rothkopf
@djrothkopf.bsky.social
Husband of C, Dad of J & L, CEO/Editor-The DSR Network, Host-Deep State Radio, Siliconsciousness, other pods, Columnist-The Daily Beast, author of many books, also see my "Need to Know" Substack (djrothkopf.substack.com)
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Typically, a company’s revenue, track record and market advantage drive valuations. But in the age of President Donald Trump’s promised nuclear revival, shareholders and backers see connections to the White House as the road to profitability. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Kilowatts or connections? Trump’s favored nuclear start-ups soar to riches.
Founders of politically connected nuclear companies that have never built commercial reactors are becoming billionaires.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Typically, a company’s revenue, track record and market advantage drive valuations. But in the age of President Donald Trump’s promised nuclear revival, shareholders and backers see connections to the White House as the road to profitability. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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The new plan makes non-U.S. residents “pay a higher rate to help support the care and maintenance of America’s parks,” the Department of the Interior said.
Trump Hits Millions of Tourists With a National Park Price Spike
International travelers will soon have to pay three times as much as Americans to visit the national parks.
trib.al
November 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The new plan makes non-U.S. residents “pay a higher rate to help support the care and maintenance of America’s parks,” the Department of the Interior said.
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♦️Donald Trump’s approval rating is at its lowest ever, our tracker shows.
♦️20 states sue the administration over changes to homelessness funding.
♦️Muriel Bowser, the Democratic mayor of Washington, DC, will not seek a fourth term.
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♦️20 states sue the administration over changes to homelessness funding.
♦️Muriel Bowser, the Democratic mayor of Washington, DC, will not seek a fourth term.
Keep up with US politics
Donald Trump hits a new low | Latest US politics news from The Economist
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
econ.st
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
♦️Donald Trump’s approval rating is at its lowest ever, our tracker shows.
♦️20 states sue the administration over changes to homelessness funding.
♦️Muriel Bowser, the Democratic mayor of Washington, DC, will not seek a fourth term.
Keep up with US politics
♦️20 states sue the administration over changes to homelessness funding.
♦️Muriel Bowser, the Democratic mayor of Washington, DC, will not seek a fourth term.
Keep up with US politics
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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is negotiating a deal that could commit Taiwan to fresh investment and training of U.S. workers in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, sources say.
Trump team negotiating Taiwan deal that could train U.S. workers, sources say
Trump has previously said some skilled foreign workers may be necessary to train Americans in state-of-the-art factories.
ebx.sh
November 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is negotiating a deal that could commit Taiwan to fresh investment and training of U.S. workers in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, sources say.
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Trump has never met a war criminal he didn’t admire and want to defend
Where are the headlines about this?
The US has turned the life of this French judge into a nightmare - because he applied justice to Israel.
This is gangsterism.
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The US has turned the life of this French judge into a nightmare - because he applied justice to Israel.
This is gangsterism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This French judge approved Netanyahu’s arrest warrant. Now Trump is targeting him | Owen Jones
Three ICC judges have been put on a sanctions list with terrorists after approving an arrest warrant for Israel’s prime minister. This is the charade of the ‘rules-based order’, says Guardian columnis...
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Trump has never met a war criminal he didn’t admire and want to defend
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One tiny correction would put everything in its place:
❌ Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy.
✅ Steve Witkoff, Russia’s Special Envoy.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
❌ Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy.
✅ Steve Witkoff, Russia’s Special Envoy.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
One tiny correction would put everything in its place:
❌ Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy.
✅ Steve Witkoff, Russia’s Special Envoy.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
❌ Steve Witkoff, the U.S. Special Envoy.
✅ Steve Witkoff, Russia’s Special Envoy.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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"It is urgent and important to reject nativism and ethnonationalism. It is right and proper, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, to be thankful that we live in an exceptional nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."
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Amateur Hour At 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
The White House is in free fall. How long will it last?
www.thebulwark.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"It is urgent and important to reject nativism and ethnonationalism. It is right and proper, as we celebrate Thanksgiving, to be thankful that we live in an exceptional nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."
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Here’s a gift link to the NYT story about Trump flagging energy that so annoyed him that he just called its female co-author “ugly both inside and out.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Here’s a gift link to the NYT story about Trump flagging energy that so annoyed him that he just called its female co-author “ugly both inside and out.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
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Amazing how the Antichrist’s agents are always opposing Peter Thiel’s interests, either he’s the most godly man on the planet or
In newly leaked audio, Peter Thiel admits he urged JD Vance to ignore Pope Leo XIV on moral questions — including the ethical development of AI.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
He goes even further, branding Leo “the woke American pope” and suggesting he’s a tool of the Antichrist.
NEW: JD Vance’s Top Donor Suggests Pope Leo XIV is Antichrist
In a leaked lecture, Peter Thiel says he’s urged Vance to ignore the pope on moral questions — and simply pray for him.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Amazing how the Antichrist’s agents are always opposing Peter Thiel’s interests, either he’s the most godly man on the planet or
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Trump has wanted to go ever-bigger with his planned White House ballroom.
One person who disagrees: Trump’s handpicked architect
James McCrery is worried about the size of Trump’s addition overshadowing the main White House mansion, per people we’ve spoken to.
with @jonathanreports.bsky.social
One person who disagrees: Trump’s handpicked architect
James McCrery is worried about the size of Trump’s addition overshadowing the main White House mansion, per people we’ve spoken to.
with @jonathanreports.bsky.social
Trump wants a bigger White House ballroom. His architect disagrees.
The president and James McCrery had argued in recent weeks over the project’s size, with Trump pushing him to expand the ballroom.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Trump has wanted to go ever-bigger with his planned White House ballroom.
One person who disagrees: Trump’s handpicked architect
James McCrery is worried about the size of Trump’s addition overshadowing the main White House mansion, per people we’ve spoken to.
with @jonathanreports.bsky.social
One person who disagrees: Trump’s handpicked architect
James McCrery is worried about the size of Trump’s addition overshadowing the main White House mansion, per people we’ve spoken to.
with @jonathanreports.bsky.social
Interesting framing. From whom did it originate. Especially given the undeniable fact that the two collaborating adversaries of Kyiv are atop any league table of the most corrupt governments on earth. (Putin and Trump.)
“For Ukraine’s partners, the taboo question now is not whether corruption is pervasive,” writes the former adviser to Volodymyr Zelensky. “But whether the current leadership is still part of the solution” econ.st/4olgKjA
Illustration: Dan Williams
Illustration: Dan Williams
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Interesting framing. From whom did it originate. Especially given the undeniable fact that the two collaborating adversaries of Kyiv are atop any league table of the most corrupt governments on earth. (Putin and Trump.)
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@michaeldweiss.bsky.social explains how the Ukraine “peace plan” got laundered into the media: leaks from Trump-world figures trying to force the deal into existence, with JD Vance and Marco Rubio pulling string and vying to be MAGA's 2028 successor. lnk.thebulwark.com/4rmrjFE?utm_...
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
@michaeldweiss.bsky.social explains how the Ukraine “peace plan” got laundered into the media: leaks from Trump-world figures trying to force the deal into existence, with JD Vance and Marco Rubio pulling string and vying to be MAGA's 2028 successor. lnk.thebulwark.com/4rmrjFE?utm_...
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Hi All, Just sent out this free piece. The controversial Bloomberg piece is the perfect example of why we must stop making excuses for Trump. Trump has reconfirmed that Witkoff was doing what he wanted and that Witkoff is soon off to Moscow to represent the USA. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The Bloomberg Story Demonstrated Just How Much Some People Will Make Excuses For Trump
Hi All,
open.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Hi All, Just sent out this free piece. The controversial Bloomberg piece is the perfect example of why we must stop making excuses for Trump. Trump has reconfirmed that Witkoff was doing what he wanted and that Witkoff is soon off to Moscow to represent the USA. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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"David Sacks tried to kill state AI laws — and it blew up in his face. A leaked executive order draft reveals the tech billionaire making a power play to become America’s AI policy gatekeeper." www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
David Sacks tried to kill state AI laws — and it blew up in his face
A leaked executive order reveals that the tech billionaire would have become America’s AI policy gatekeeper.
www.theverge.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"David Sacks tried to kill state AI laws — and it blew up in his face. A leaked executive order draft reveals the tech billionaire making a power play to become America’s AI policy gatekeeper." www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
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NYT: In 2017, Mr. Trump’s scheduled events started at 10:31 a.m. on average. By contrast, Mr. Trump in his second term has started scheduled events in the afternoon on average, at 12:08 PM
Trump’s total official appearances have decreased by 39%
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Trump’s total official appearances have decreased by 39%
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 AM
NYT: In 2017, Mr. Trump’s scheduled events started at 10:31 a.m. on average. By contrast, Mr. Trump in his second term has started scheduled events in the afternoon on average, at 12:08 PM
Trump’s total official appearances have decreased by 39%
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
Trump’s total official appearances have decreased by 39%
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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As we approach Thanksgiving in our current political climate, we must ask: what is there to be thankful for? Tune in to Words Matter as @normornstein.bsky.social and @djrothkopf.bsky.social try to find thankfulness in the midst of political chaos.
Pod: ow.ly/WM9150XxT3j
YT: youtu.be/X7G0BT76rv4
Pod: ow.ly/WM9150XxT3j
YT: youtu.be/X7G0BT76rv4
November 26, 2025 at 12:23 AM
As we approach Thanksgiving in our current political climate, we must ask: what is there to be thankful for? Tune in to Words Matter as @normornstein.bsky.social and @djrothkopf.bsky.social try to find thankfulness in the midst of political chaos.
Pod: ow.ly/WM9150XxT3j
YT: youtu.be/X7G0BT76rv4
Pod: ow.ly/WM9150XxT3j
YT: youtu.be/X7G0BT76rv4
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NEWS: Democrats could move one step closer to flipping the House next week.
In Tennessee's 7th Congressional district, the Democrat Aftyn Behn, has narrowed the gap from 22 points to just 4.
I just spoke to her: youtu.be/iGFQe7zMs-8
In Tennessee's 7th Congressional district, the Democrat Aftyn Behn, has narrowed the gap from 22 points to just 4.
I just spoke to her: youtu.be/iGFQe7zMs-8
BREAKING: Republicans PANIC Because Democrats Set to FLIP The House!!
YouTube video by Aaron Parnas
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 AM
NEWS: Democrats could move one step closer to flipping the House next week.
In Tennessee's 7th Congressional district, the Democrat Aftyn Behn, has narrowed the gap from 22 points to just 4.
I just spoke to her: youtu.be/iGFQe7zMs-8
In Tennessee's 7th Congressional district, the Democrat Aftyn Behn, has narrowed the gap from 22 points to just 4.
I just spoke to her: youtu.be/iGFQe7zMs-8
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Renée DiResta explains how influencers, algorithms, and online crowds create self-contained “bespoke realities” that let people curate their own customized version of the world.
November 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Renée DiResta explains how influencers, algorithms, and online crowds create self-contained “bespoke realities” that let people curate their own customized version of the world.
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Apolitical CEO Robyn Scott joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social to explore how countries are taking advantage of AI, why there is such a big artificial intelligence trust gap across different cultures, and more.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Apolitical CEO Robyn Scott joins @djrothkopf.bsky.social to explore how countries are taking advantage of AI, why there is such a big artificial intelligence trust gap across different cultures, and more.
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Not just bad policy for nurses or health care more broadly...terrible for each and every American.
A coalition of nursing and other health care organizations are angry over a Trump administration plan that could limit access to student loans in some cases.
Trump administration plan to reduce access to some student loans angers nurses, health care groups | CNN
A coalition of nursing and other health care organizations are angry over a Trump administration plan that could limit access to student loans in some cases.
www.cnn.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Not just bad policy for nurses or health care more broadly...terrible for each and every American.
Simon's 3-point analysis is on the nose.
Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
November 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Simon's 3-point analysis is on the nose.
Whose side is he on? Whose side are we on? Spoiler alert: We already knew the answers. This just confirms them.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Whose side is he on? Whose side are we on? Spoiler alert: We already knew the answers. This just confirms them.
Poignant. Tragic. Poignant and tragic.
Witkoff: "I told the president that you - that the Russian Federation has always wanted a peace deal. That’s my belief. I told the president I believe that."
What reason is there to think this? Unbelievable naiveté (at best) from a US envoy.
What reason is there to think this? Unbelievable naiveté (at best) from a US envoy.
"Now, me to you, I know what it’s going to take to get a peace deal done: Donetsk and maybe a land swap somewhere."
-- Steve Witkoff, in his call to Putin aide Yuri Ushakov
Read the whole transcript of the Oct 14 call. It's amazing.
Gift link (for 7 days) ⤵️
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-- Steve Witkoff, in his call to Putin aide Yuri Ushakov
Read the whole transcript of the Oct 14 call. It's amazing.
Gift link (for 7 days) ⤵️
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Poignant. Tragic. Poignant and tragic.