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The art of the long game

The self-proclaimed master of the deal just got schooled in strategic patience

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Trump slaps Vlad, Vance slams Bibi and Mike Lindell pledges fealty to Hegseth

Oct 28 •

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Bolton is indicted, the US eyes regime change in in Venezuela and Putin woos Trump

Plus a shaky Mideast ceasefire and Hamas reign of terror in Gaza

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Our hot takes on a good day with a cloudy forecast

Oct 15 •

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Trump's A for effort in Gaza

The President's deal is historic, but only sustained engagement will bring his "everlasting peace." Plus, Hot Takes Happy Hour recording

Oct 10 •

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Hot Tales Happy Hour with Elise and Dany

Abbas addresses UNGA, James Comey is indicted and Pete Hegseth cracks down on the press

Sep 26 •

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Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany: UNGA Edition

The world needed American leadership. Instead, it got a word salad that would have made Castro proud

Sep 24 •

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Hot Takes Happy Hour with Elise and Dany

If you didn’t get a chance to catch this week’s Hot Takes Happy Hour live show, Danielle Pletka and I hope you will watch the recording.

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