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PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism by Rachel Maddow

Inspired by her research for the hit podcast Ultra, in "PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism" Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. Available now!

All 6 episodes of Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News are now available!

Rachel Maddow is back at the mic with a new original series, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News.” In each episode, Rachel and co-host Isaac-Davy Aronson seek a deeper understanding of a story in today's headlines by asking: Has anything like this ever happened before? Would knowing that help us grapple with what’s happening now… and what might happen next?

17h ago

Trump eyes pardons for Jan. 6 criminals on ‘first day’ of second term

Nearly two years after Donald Trump first raised the prospect of Jan. 6 pardons, he now sees this as a first-day priority for his prospective second term.
The U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol
18h ago

Putting Trump’s comments about a post-election ‘bloodbath’ in context

What did Donald Trump mean when he warned of a post-election "bloodbath" if he loses in November? Let's consider the context and relevant details.
Image: Former President Trump Holds A Campaign Rally In Ohio
Image: Former President Trump Holds A Campaign Rally In Ohio
19h ago

Paul Manafort reportedly being eyed for new role on Team Trump

Donald Trump is reportedly determined to bring Paul Manafort "back into the fold.” Given what we know about the felon's history, this is a tough sell.
Paul Manafort at federal court in Washington, D.C.
Paul Manafort at federal court in Washington, D.C.
20h ago

As he balks at supporting Trump, Pence has ample Cabinet company

Mike Pence won't support Donald Trump's 2024 candidacy, and when it comes to the former president's cabinet, Pence has an amazing amount of company.
Mike Pence at the Pray Vote Stand Summit in Washington, D.C.,
Mike Pence at the Pray Vote Stand Summit in Washington, D.C.,
20h ago

Trump expects to get away with dehumanizing anti-immigrant rhetoric

As Donald Trump doubles down on Hitler-like anti-immigrant rhetoric, and questions whether migrants are people, he expects to benefit politically.
Donald Trump at a primary election night party in Nashua, N.H.
Donald Trump at a primary election night party in Nashua, N.H.

Friday’s Mini-Report, 3.15.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Fani Willis
Fani Willis

Mike Pence announces: ‘I will not be endorsing Donald Trump’

The practical implications are limited but the symbolic significance is extraordinary: Trump is so dangerous that Mike Pence won’t endorse his candidacy.
Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa
Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks during the Family Leadership Summit in Des Moines, Iowa

More MaddowBlog

4d ago

To address the 2020 nightmare, the RNC tries a new strategy

Instead of pretending Joe Biden was the president in 2020, the Republican National Committee decided to skip over 2020 and pretend it didn’t happen.
Republican National Convention, Aug. 24, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C.
Republican National Convention, Aug. 24, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C.
4d ago

Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 3.15.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Matt Gaetz
Matt Gaetz
4d ago

Why Obamacare repeal might be on the 2024 ballot after all

When Democrats tell voters that the future of the Affordable Care Act will be on the ballot in 2024, that’ll be far less hyperbolic than one might think.
A demonstrator holds up a "ACA is Here to Stay" sign in Washington, D.C. on June 25, 2015.
A demonstrator holds up a "ACA is Here to Stay" sign in Washington, D.C. on June 25, 2015.
4d ago

Why Republicans are scrambling to condemn ‘judge shopping’ reforms

The right spent years creating an advantage for conservative litigants. Is it any wonder why Republicans are complaining about “judge shopping” reforms?
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in Washington DC. on March 12, 2024.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell in Washington DC. on March 12, 2024.
4d ago

The problem(s) with Trump’s weird new rant against the Clintons

For all of the Republican preoccupation with President Biden’s age, he’s not the one repeating discredited and nonsensical allegations about former foes.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a debate with Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct. 19, 2016.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a debate with Democratic presidential nominee former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Las Vegas, Nevada on Oct. 19, 2016.
4d ago

White House counsel’s office calls for end to impeachment debacle

Republicans spent a year on the impeachment offensive, as Democrats scrambled to keep up. Now, it’s reversed — and it's Team Biden that's on the offensive.
Joe Biden during an event at the White House
Joe Biden during an event at the White House
4d ago

Trump tries, fails to clean up his Social Security, Medicare mess

Donald Trump is trying to clean up his mess on Social Security and Medicare, but given everything we know, his latest rhetoric is literally unbelievable.
Donald Trump during a "Commit to Caucus" rally in Mason City, Iow
Donald Trump during a "Commit to Caucus" rally in Mason City, Iow

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