Florida GOP’s radical abortion ban takes effect, affecting region
Florida's new six-week abortion ban will obviously affect women in the Sunshine State, but it'll also have ripple effects throughout the South.
An Evening with Rachel Maddow
Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. — Presented by Oblong Books in partnership with the Bardavon in Kingston, NY, bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, Rachel Maddow will discuss the topics in her latest book, "PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism" with University of Pennsylvania Professor Anthea Butler. Each ticket will include a hardcover copy of PREQUEL.
On pardons for Jan. 6 rioters, Trump steps on his own team’s line
Is Donald Trump prepared to pardon "every" Jan. 6 rioter, including violent criminals who've already pleaded guilty? “I would consider that, yes,” he said.
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.1.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Believe it or not, Medicaid expansion is advancing in Mississippi
There are some difficult hurdles between here and the finish line, but officials in Mississippi reached an unexpected agreement on Medicaid expansion.
Why Trump’s rhetoric about ‘paid agitators’ sounds so familiar
Donald Trump dismissed Columbia University protesters as “paid agitators.” If the Republican's rhetoric sounded familiar, it wasn't your imagination.
As the race to the bottom continues, Stefanik targets Jack Smith
Elise Stefanik had already filed formal complaints against Judge Arthur Engoron and New York AG Tish James. Now she’s targeting special counsel Jack Smith.
Why the Dems’ latest special election win adds to GOP headaches
A Democrat won another congressional special election, this time in the Buffalo area. That wasn't the result House Republican leaders were hoping for.
Trump fails to rule out possibility of post-election violence
Donald Trump was asked about the possibility of political violence in the event that he loses in the fall. "It depends" was an unsettling answer.
As Judge Merchan finds Trump in contempt, what happens now?
Donald Trump is now the first former president in American history to be held in criminal contempt. The question now is what he'll do in response.
Why Trump’s abortion problem is suddenly back with a vengeance
If Republican officials in red states start monitoring women’s pregnancies and prosecuting women who have abortions, Trump has no interest in intervening.
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Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.30.24
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
In Senate races, GOP haunted anew with ‘candidate quality’ issues
Senate GOP leaders were right to worry about “candidate quality” in recent years. There’s little to suggest, however, that they’ve solved the problem.
Key Republican goal for 2024: denying Biden election-year wins
On a variety of priorities — the border to the economy, cancer research to internet access — Republicans are putting election goals over national needs.
Far-right OAN retracts report about Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels
When the One America News Network settled with Michael Cohen this week, it was the latest in a series of settlements for the far-right media outlet.
To excel, Trump relies on voters disengaged from current events
One of Donald Trump's strongest voting blocs is made up of Americans who don’t follow current events. There are real, practical implications to this.
For GOP, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s vacate gambit looks like a dud
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene already had a cringeworthy reputation. It's even worse now that her crusade against House Speaker Mike Johnson is fizzling.
Monday’s Mini-Report, 4.29.24
Today’s edition of quick hits.
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