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New Prequel book tour event

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.

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Though it hardly seemed possible, Giuliani’s legal troubles intensify

Rudy Giuliani was already facing an avalanche of legal difficulties. A grand jury in Arizona managed to make the Republican's troubles even worse.
Rudy Giuliani
Rudy Giuliani

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8h ago

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Without drama or fanfare, Biden advances policies that matter

As Donald Trump's legal troubles dominate the political conversation, President Biden is methodically advancing an ambitious and meaningful policy agenda.
President Biden Speaks After Signing Bill For Ukraine, Israel, And Taiwan Aid
President Biden Speaks After Signing Bill For Ukraine, Israel, And Taiwan Aid

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9h ago

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Endorsement in hand, Trump takes new steps to humiliate Bill Barr

Bill Barr abandoned his principles and said he'd vote for Donald Trump. The former president decided to humiliate his former attorney general again anyway.
President Donald J. Trump
President Donald J. Trump

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10h ago

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RNC’s ‘election integrity’ lawyer charged with election crimes

Christina Bobb is the lawyer overseeing the RNC's "election integrity" efforts. She was also just indicted by a grand jury for election-related crimes.
Christina Bobb in Chandler, Ariz.
Christina Bobb in Chandler, Ariz.

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10h ago

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Indictments in GOP’s ‘fake elector’ scandal reach new heights

Slowly but surely, the controversy from 2020 has become one of the most consequential political scandals in a generation.
Mark Meadows at the White House
Mark Meadows at the White House

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1d ago

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Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 4.24.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Image: President Biden Signs Foreign Aid Package
Image: President Biden Signs Foreign Aid Package

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1d ago

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Trump searches in vain for a rescue as his criminal trial unfolds

Donald Trump continues to beg congressional Republicans to rescue him from his prosecutions. Whether he understands this or not, they can't help him.
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City

Key twist in Trump's 'catch and kill' scheme will be hard for him to explain away

'He wrote all of it down?': Prosecutors claim to have handwritten notes of Trump hush money scheme

Prosecutors use National Enquirer witness to show Trump's in-plain-sight election influence scheme

Trump's defense stumbles out of the gate with interruptions to opening statement

'Like a child, give him a time out': Weissmann urges 'firm hand' as Trump flouts gag order

'Miserable' and 'Annoyed': What Rachel Maddow saw inside Trump's criminal trial

More than mere media bias: How New York prosecutors see Trump's scheme with the National Enquirer 

The real DOJ corruption scandal at the heart of Trump's criminal trial in New York

Bank with a checkered past and a deep history with Trump raises red flags

Why Republicans are hiding behind the politics of personality

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Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.24.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Image: Nikki Haley
Image: Nikki Haley
1d ago

Ron Johnson’s line on security aid part of an unsettling pattern

Sen. Ron Johnson has an unfortunate habit of saying what Russia wants to hear. This week, the Wisconsin Republican added to his unsettling record.
Senator Ron Johnson during a hearing
Senator Ron Johnson during a hearing
1d ago

Tennessee Republicans agree to let teachers carry guns in schools

A bill championed by Tennessee Republicans is rooted in the idea that schools would be safer if educators carried firearms. It's poised to become law.
People protest bill allowing armed teachers in Tennessee
People protest bill allowing armed teachers in Tennessee
1d ago

Marco Rubio flubs the meaning of ‘legislative blackmail’

In the fight over security aid, Marco Rubio accused the bill's proponents of “blackmail” and “extortion.” Even by 2024 standards, that was bonkers.
Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
1d ago

A Ted Cruz theory from 2016 was right, but he doesn’t want to talk about it

Eight years later, sworn testimony suggests Ted Cruz was right about Donald Trump and the National Enquirer — but Cruz apparently doesn't want to gloat.
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz during a presidential debate in North Charleston, S.C
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz during a presidential debate in North Charleston, S.C
1d ago

As security aid advances, GOP confronts a missed opportunity

It took six months, but Congress passed a security aid package without border reforms, which is what Democrats wanted in the first place.
Mitch McConnell, left, and Chuck Schumer at the U.S. Capitol,
Mitch McConnell, left, and Chuck Schumer at the U.S. Capitol,
2d ago

Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 4.23.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
A court in Moscow on Tuesday ruled to extend the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, till Jan. 30. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)
A court in Moscow on Tuesday ruled to extend the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, till Jan. 30. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)

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