Matt Duss
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EVP at @CIPolicy. Co-host of @UnDiplomaticPod. Former foreign policy advisor for @SenSanders. Nyack boy.
Washington, DC
Joined January 2009
Americans need an alternative to the choice between “America first” unilateralism or “America is back” nostalgia. New piece from @NancyGEO and me in @ForeignAffairs
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Washington needs something better than “America first” and “America is back.”
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Fetterman ought to apply this insight to Gaza
John Fetterman to Joe Rogan: "You're losing politically if you're telling people to not believe what their eyes are seeing." https://t.co/nklWHElgvP
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The NDAA is a total industry grab bag. Just complete corporate capture to the detriment of everyone, especially the military
The idea was that no service member would ever be left waiting on a contractor to fly in from Norway to repair a simple part — which once happened.
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This is perhaps the most appalling statement from a member of Congress since I have been here. He is reveling in bigotry, confident of his party's support.
Rep. Fine on How to Deal with Mainstream Muslims: “I don’t know how you make peace with those who seek your destruction, I think you destroy them first.” 🔥🔥🔥
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70% of Americans oppose launching a war on Venezuela. Congress may vote next week on measures to block a war—but Republican leaders could use procedural tricks to avoid a vote. Call your Rep & Senators (202-224-3121) to urge them to vote for measures against war with Venezuela.
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"Affordability" can’t be another poll-tested slogan that politicians throw around. If we are serious, for example, about “affordability in health care,” we must ask one simple question: Why do Americans pay almost twice as much as every other major country for their care?
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It’s been over a day since a Congressman called for Palestinians’ destruction. Where are the condemnations by top lawmakers and the ADL? Where are the syndicated articles and cable news segments on it? The double standard and disregard for Palestinians’ humanity is sickening.
Congressman Randy Fine should face expulsion—or at the very least censure and removal from the House Foreign Affairs Committee—for advocating to “destroy” the Palestinian people in a congressional hearing today. Such vile racism and genocidal incitement has no place in Congress.
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This entire Venezuela / boat strikes mess is heinous politically, prudentially and morally for the Administration. And they don’t have to do any of this! They can still cut bait now
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WATCH: “You have somebody who is a pathological liar who thinks he can convince people that what they are seeing with their own eyes when they walk into a grocery store, when they pay their rent, when they try to send their kids to college, or when they're paying for health care
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Brad Lander has spent 20 years taking on big corporations and winning better wages, safer conditions, and stronger protections for New Yorkers. He’s shown that when working people stand together, we can beat the billionaire class. I’m proud to endorse @bradlander for Congress.
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SCOOP: Trump administration wants the International Criminal Court to amend its founding document and commit to not investigating President Donald Trump & his top officials, an administration official told @Reuters, adding that this ask has been made known to court & allies
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As Germany's FM, Baerbock was a notorious defender of Israel’s genocide, blocked ceasefire efforts, attacked South Africa's #ICJ case, and justified bombing civilians as self-defense. Now, as #UNGA President, she pivoted from genocide denier to talking about genocide prevention.
On the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime, I call on Member States to uphold their obligations under the Genocide Convention to prevent genocide and to ensure
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Trump says it's an A++++ economy. He's right. His billionaire friends have never had it better. If you're a working class person: 👉60% live paycheck to paycheck 👉Grocery prices at record highs 👉Premiums to double for 20+ million The economy must work for all, not just the 1%
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$900.6 billion! The House is all-in on a military spending bill that exceeds the president's request and is an increase from last year's. Except 40% of Americans want to decrease military spending, and 50% want to keep it as is, according to @InGlobalAffairs's recent survey.
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We need regime change in the Senate Democratic caucus.
Chuck Schumer won't say if he opposes regime change in Venezuela. JAKE TAPPER: Do you disagree with President Trump's ultimate goal of regime change in Venezuela? CHUCK SCHUMER: Look, the bottom line is President Trump throws out so many different things in so many different
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25 years ago, Chuck Schumer and Susan Collins both voted to send me and friends to kill and die in Iraq. Apparently neither of them have learned a thing. Regime change didn’t work in Iraq, and it won’t work in Venezuela.
Chuck Schumer won't say if he opposes regime change in Venezuela. JAKE TAPPER: Do you disagree with President Trump's ultimate goal of regime change in Venezuela? CHUCK SCHUMER: Look, the bottom line is President Trump throws out so many different things in so many different
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Get in losers we’re doing piracy.
US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says https://t.co/y8pv6rjeb5
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As Trump seizes an oil tanker, Congress must oppose regime change war. We must demand that Hegseth come before Congress, not throw an Admiral under the bus.
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Today’s @USProgressives Anti-Corruption Task Force was a reminder that we have leaders in Washington ready to do the work to root out corruption. Grateful to have these democracy champions advocating on behalf of the American people.
Now more than ever, we need members of Congress willing to take on corruption. Thank you to @USProgressives, @SenWarren, @CongressMin, @RepHankJohnson, @RepMikeLevin, @RepDeluzio, and @RepSummerLee for today's Anti-Corruption Task Force and your leadership on this issue.
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Congressman Randy Fine should face expulsion—or at the very least censure and removal from the House Foreign Affairs Committee—for advocating to “destroy” the Palestinian people in a congressional hearing today. Such vile racism and genocidal incitement has no place in Congress.
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From August.
Fighting corruption shouldn't just be a foreign policy priority. Democrats should embrace it as part of their broader domestic agenda. New from @cjcmichel, @trevorcsutton and me in @ForeignAffairs.
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