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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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Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.23.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Rep. Summer Lee
Rep. Summer Lee

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Why the Biden admin is taking new steps to shield medical records

GOP officials targeting out-of-state abortions will need to access medical records. The Biden administration is taking new steps to stand in their way.
Xavier Becerra
Xavier Becerra

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Manchin is only half-right about the need for congressional shame

Sen. Joe Manchin believes the current Congress is a debacle, and every member should be "ashamed." The former point has merit, the latter is more complex.
Joe Manchin during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing
Joe Manchin during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing

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Senate hopeful’s claims about ‘growing up on a farm’ draw scrutiny

There appears to be a disconnect between GOP Senate hopeful Dave McCormick’s claims about starting “with nothing” and his actual family background.
Dave McCormick at campaign rally in Danville, Pa.
Dave McCormick at campaign rally in Danville, Pa.

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The key TikTok details that Trump hopes voters no longer remember

Donald Trump isn't just engaged in a brazen flip-flop on TikTok's future, he's also throwing many of his own Republican allies under the bus.
TikTok Booth At AWE in Shanghai
TikTok Booth At AWE in Shanghai

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In New York, Trump looks for mass protests that still don’t exist

Donald Trump wanted a "circus" to accompany his trial, but the mass protests he envisioned failed to materialize — again. It's worth appreciating why.
A supporter of Donald Trump outside Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
A supporter of Donald Trump outside Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City

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Monday’s Mini-Report, 4.22.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
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uaw vote happy celebrate celebration

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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Conviction upheld for operative who funneled Russian money to Team Trump

GOP operative Jesse Benton was pardoned by Donald Trump for one crime, only to get busted again soon after for a similar crime. His appeal fell far short.
Jesse Benton arrives for his sentencing hearing at the federal courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa
Jesse Benton arrives for his sentencing hearing at the federal courthouse in Des Moines, Iowa
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Trump keeps trying and failing to call the shots on Capitol Hill

Donald Trump has long acted as if he could dictate which bills passed on Capitol Hill. If he’s paid attention to recent events, he now knows better.
Image: Donald Trump Holds Presidential Campaign Rally In Green Bay, Wisconsin
Image: Donald Trump Holds Presidential Campaign Rally In Green Bay, Wisconsin
1d ago

Special MSNBC prime time coverage of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial starts tonight at 8pmET

Rachel Maddow watched the trial's opening statements in person, inside the courtroom (!!), and will share her first hand impressions tonight!
1d ago

Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.22.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
President Joe Biden acknowledges the crowd at a campaign event
President Joe Biden acknowledges the crowd at a campaign event
1d ago

Lara Trump touts ‘scorched earth’ agenda after 2024 elections

Donald Trump's critics say he'll pursue a "scorched earth" retribution campaign in a second term. Lara Trump effectively said that the critics are right.
Lara Trump
Lara Trump
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Kevin McCarthy isn’t helping himself with his latest odd rhetoric

What’s behind Kevin McCarthy's odd public-relations offensive? The failed former House speaker appears to be auditioning for a role on Team Trump.
Kevin McCarthy in the Capitol Rotunda
Kevin McCarthy in the Capitol Rotunda
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Why Elise Stefanik’s vote against security aid for Ukraine matters

Elise Stefanik is the only House GOP leader in contention for Donald Trump’s ticket. She's also the only GOP leader who opposed security aid for Ukraine.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., during a House Committee hearing on April 17, 2024.
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., during a House Committee hearing on April 17, 2024.

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