The DSR Network DSR Weekly Wrap-Up: Senate Republicans Change the Rules
Sep 21, 2025
Senate Republicans are shaking things up with new rules to speed up confirmations. Trump’s visit to the UK sparks discussions on foreign policy and political implications. The fallout from Jimmy Kimmel's suspension raises eyebrows in the entertainment industry. There's also buzz about political pressure on the DOJ and the ongoing debate over free speech. It's a whirlwind of current events and their impacts on society!
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Vaccine Panel Change Risks Public Trust
- The CDC panel recommended separate MMR and varicella shots for under-fours due to a small febrile seizure risk.
- David and Minna flagged political shifts at the advisory committee as undermining vaccine trust.
UK Visit Showed Optics Over Substance
- Trump and UK PM Starmer presented unity on global issues while protests and press scrutiny limited Trump’s public visibility.
- David warned Trump's positions on Russia and Afghanistan risk destabilizing alliances and revive controversial past policies.
Rule Changes Fast-Track Confirmations
- Senate Republicans changed rules to confirm 48 of Trump's lower-level nominees en masse, bypassing Democratic blocks.
- David framed this as partisan rule-changing that echoes past 'Mitch McConnell' tactics and risks unqualified appointments.