Daniel Strauss
@danielstrauss.bsky.social
2025-2026 fellow @niemanfoundation.bsky.social Harvard University. Reporter. Husband, father. Jasper’s human. Dr Pepper enthusiast. Michigan Wolverine.
Email: Daniel_Strauss@harvard.edu
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What did you think would happen?
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Call in the troops to solve the commercial real estate crisis in our swanky downtown cores
You can’t make this shit up, folks
You can’t make this shit up, folks
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Call in the troops to solve the commercial real estate crisis in our swanky downtown cores
You can’t make this shit up, folks
You can’t make this shit up, folks
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This is consistent with what we reported on Saturday, though the framing is (preposterously) positive.
-Schumer was getting regular updates from the Cave Caucus
-He didn't want to be seen as pro-caving but was fine with them negotiating to cave
-Shaheen wouldn't say Schumer was working against her
-Schumer was getting regular updates from the Cave Caucus
-He didn't want to be seen as pro-caving but was fine with them negotiating to cave
-Shaheen wouldn't say Schumer was working against her
SCOOP: Schumer privately fought to extend government shutdown
Scoop: Schumer privately fought to extend government shutdown
"We let him know what we were doing," said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.).
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
This is consistent with what we reported on Saturday, though the framing is (preposterously) positive.
-Schumer was getting regular updates from the Cave Caucus
-He didn't want to be seen as pro-caving but was fine with them negotiating to cave
-Shaheen wouldn't say Schumer was working against her
-Schumer was getting regular updates from the Cave Caucus
-He didn't want to be seen as pro-caving but was fine with them negotiating to cave
-Shaheen wouldn't say Schumer was working against her
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SCOOP: Schumer was more involved than reported with the attempted cave on the government shutdown. The Gang of 8 Senate Dems had his approval & he was getting daily updates.
In Thursday's caucus meeting, the Gang claimed they had 10 votes to cave. The caucus went nuts, leading to the new proposal.
In Thursday's caucus meeting, the Gang claimed they had 10 votes to cave. The caucus went nuts, leading to the new proposal.
Why Does Schumer Keep Trying to Cave? - The American Prospect
Most commentators, including me, concluded that the Tuesday election victory saved Democrats from capitulating to Republican demands to pass a simple continuing resolution to re-open the government, i...
prospect.org
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
SCOOP: Schumer was more involved than reported with the attempted cave on the government shutdown. The Gang of 8 Senate Dems had his approval & he was getting daily updates.
In Thursday's caucus meeting, the Gang claimed they had 10 votes to cave. The caucus went nuts, leading to the new proposal.
In Thursday's caucus meeting, the Gang claimed they had 10 votes to cave. The caucus went nuts, leading to the new proposal.
This is the cover of the Nov. 17 issue of The New Yorker 👇🏾
November 5, 2025 at 10:41 AM
This is the cover of the Nov. 17 issue of The New Yorker 👇🏾
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So did any Republicans win today? Because I'm not seeing where any republicans won today.
November 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
So did any Republicans win today? Because I'm not seeing where any republicans won today.
Let’s see how this goes…
Just in: Zohran Mamdani has become New York City’s first Muslim mayor, after the democratic socialist scored a resounding victory beating Andrew Cuomo with the highest voter turnout in decades. on.ft.com/4nG7JkO
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Let’s see how this goes…
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Can't believe the Stephen Miller endorsement didn't seal it for Cuomo
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Can't believe the Stephen Miller endorsement didn't seal it for Cuomo
I know I’m not supposed to but I’m kinda digging The Witcher season 4.
November 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
I know I’m not supposed to but I’m kinda digging The Witcher season 4.
Great Googly Moogly Talamasca was mid.
October 31, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Great Googly Moogly Talamasca was mid.
Hear me out: maybe there should be more coverage of how much healthcare premiums are about to go up and SNAP benefits going away…
Crazy idea I know.
Crazy idea I know.
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hear me out: maybe there should be more coverage of how much healthcare premiums are about to go up and SNAP benefits going away…
Crazy idea I know.
Crazy idea I know.
So…The Lowdown is one of the best and equally most underrated shows out there right now.
October 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
So…The Lowdown is one of the best and equally most underrated shows out there right now.
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Derry has been the setting for some of Stephen King's most famous stories, and now is the setting of a new HBO series that explores the deeper lore around the anthropophagic shapeshifter Pennywise. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/27/b...
Why Stephen King chose Bangor as the model for the town of Derry in horror classic ‘IT’
Derry IS Bangor — or at least, a fictionalized version of it — and has been featured in several of the horror author's books, including "IT."
www.bangordailynews.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Derry has been the setting for some of Stephen King's most famous stories, and now is the setting of a new HBO series that explores the deeper lore around the anthropophagic shapeshifter Pennywise. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/10/27/b...
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The Interior Department plans to “imminently” fire at least 2,000 employees across the agency, including more than 10% of the Utah office of the Bureau of Land Magagement.
Interior Department cuts would hit BLM in Utah and major national parks, per new court filing
The Interior Department plans to “imminently” fire at least 2,000 employees across the agency, including more than 10% of the Utah office of the Bureau of Land Magagement.
www.sltrib.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Interior Department plans to “imminently” fire at least 2,000 employees across the agency, including more than 10% of the Utah office of the Bureau of Land Magagement.
Days later I can’t get over this:
“He could be heard asking why her mouth was wide open and if he had said anything he shouldn’t have.
“What about the political questions?” he asked. “Too spicy?”
Then he hung up.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
“He could be heard asking why her mouth was wide open and if he had said anything he shouldn’t have.
“What about the political questions?” he asked. “Too spicy?”
Then he hung up.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Days later I can’t get over this:
“He could be heard asking why her mouth was wide open and if he had said anything he shouldn’t have.
“What about the political questions?” he asked. “Too spicy?”
Then he hung up.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
“He could be heard asking why her mouth was wide open and if he had said anything he shouldn’t have.
“What about the political questions?” he asked. “Too spicy?”
Then he hung up.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
“Takaichi supports the imperial family’s male-only succession, opposes same-sex marriage and a revision to the civil law allowing separate last names for married couples, so women don’t get pressured into abandoning theirs.”
Ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi on track to become Japan's first female prime minister
Sanae Takaichi is on track to become Japan's first female prime minister after her party secured a crucial coalition partner.
apnews.com
October 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“Takaichi supports the imperial family’s male-only succession, opposes same-sex marriage and a revision to the civil law allowing separate last names for married couples, so women don’t get pressured into abandoning theirs.”
NO TASK SPOILERS PLEASE. I haven’t seen it yet.
October 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
NO TASK SPOILERS PLEASE. I haven’t seen it yet.
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NEW. Powerful piece by Miles Bruner.
"I know the thought of walking away from your career and your social network is terrifying...I urge you to recognize that our nation is heading down a very dark path. But it’s not too late to change direction...Take a stand."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
"I know the thought of walking away from your career and your social network is terrifying...I urge you to recognize that our nation is heading down a very dark path. But it’s not too late to change direction...Take a stand."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
My Last Day as an Accomplice of the Republican Party
Why I’m leaving the GOP and why I’m urging my former colleagues to do the same.
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
NEW. Powerful piece by Miles Bruner.
"I know the thought of walking away from your career and your social network is terrifying...I urge you to recognize that our nation is heading down a very dark path. But it’s not too late to change direction...Take a stand."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
"I know the thought of walking away from your career and your social network is terrifying...I urge you to recognize that our nation is heading down a very dark path. But it’s not too late to change direction...Take a stand."
open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...
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When did most search engines like Google become so bad at search?
October 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
When did most search engines like Google become so bad at search?
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As they have in war zones.
Brass band at a (peaceful) protest of ICE in Portland Sunday afternoon.
October 12, 2025 at 11:16 PM
As they have in war zones.
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Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up to $10,000 (£7,500) for business and tourist visas, in response to a similar requirement the Trump administration has imposed on its citizens.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in reciprocal move
The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.
www.bbc.com
October 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up to $10,000 (£7,500) for business and tourist visas, in response to a similar requirement the Trump administration has imposed on its citizens.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
So…not five seasons… and honestly im okay with it deadline.com/2025/10/yell...
‘Yellowjackets’ To End With Season 4 On Showtime
The upcoming fourth season of Showtime's Yellowjackets will be its last.
deadline.com
October 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
So…not five seasons… and honestly im okay with it deadline.com/2025/10/yell...
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Breaking: MIT just became the first university to reject an agreement that would trade support for the Trump admin's higher education agenda in exchange for favorable treatment.
"Fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
"Fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment
www.nytimes.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Breaking: MIT just became the first university to reject an agreement that would trade support for the Trump admin's higher education agenda in exchange for favorable treatment.
"Fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
"Fundamentally, the premise of the document is inconsistent with our core belief." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
MIT be like: ‘By my calculations…🖕🏾’
October 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
MIT be like: ‘By my calculations…🖕🏾’