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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, #1 New York Times bestselling author 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. Coming October 17.

Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News

Rachel Maddow, host of the #1 hits “Bag Man” and “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra,” 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?

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Friday’s Mini-Report, 9.22.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
United Auto Workers (UAW) picket outside of the Stellantis Mopar parts facility on September 22, 2023 in Naperville, Illinois. The United Auto Workers today expanded their strike against the big three U.S. automakers to include 38 GM and Stellantis parts facilities.
United Auto Workers (UAW) picket outside of the Stellantis Mopar parts facility on September 22, 2023 in Naperville, Illinois. The United Auto Workers today expanded their strike against the big three U.S. automakers to include 38 GM and Stellantis parts facilities.
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Republicans confront new questions about whether they can govern

Taking stock of several GOP fiascos this week, one observer put it this way: “At this moment, House Republicans can’t govern. This isn’t just an opinion.”
Capitol dome at sunset
Capitol dome at sunset
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Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.22.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by FOX News Channel Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee.
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Senate confirms key military nominees despite Tuberville blockade

The good news is that the Senate confirmed three military nominees. The bad news is that Tommy Tuberville’s blockade is still an indefensible problem.
Tommy Tuberville during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol
Tommy Tuberville during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol
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Federal prosecutors indict Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez

The fact that the Biden-era Justice Department is prosecuting a Democratic senator ahead of his re-election race doesn't help GOP conspiracy theorists.
Sen. Robert Menendez questions Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the Hart Senate Office Building on September 28, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
Sen. Robert Menendez questions Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at the Hart Senate Office Building on September 28, 2021 in Washington, D.C.
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Why Milley’s story about Trump and an injured vet is so easy to believe

Retiring Gen. Mark Milley has a brutal perspective on Donald Trump. The outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff’s claims are very easy to believe.
President Donald J. Trump
President Donald J. Trump
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Clarence Thomas’ newest ethics mess shreds his allies’ defenses

A sitting Supreme Court justice, facing a long list of ethics scandals, appears to have taken undisclosed trips to Koch donor events. This isn't normal.
Image: Donald Trump
Image: Donald Trump
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Surprise failure makes matters even worse for GOP’s McCarthy

The fact that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy failed again is a problem. The fact that he was surprised by his failure makes the problem much worse.
Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
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Thursday’s Mini-Report, 9.21.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch Speaks At The Lowy Institute
News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch Speaks At The Lowy Institute
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McCarthy suffers another embarrassment as shutdown deadline looms

As one observer put it, “Kevin McCarthy’s House Republicans are in a state of crisis.” Would anyone, in either party, seriously disagree?
Image: Rep. Kevin McCarthy is followed by reporters as he heads to the House Floor on Capitol Hill in Washington.
Image: Rep. Kevin McCarthy is followed by reporters as he heads to the House Floor on Capitol Hill in Washington.
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Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 9.21.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton reads a statement at his office in Austin on May 26, 2023.
Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton reads a statement at his office in Austin on May 26, 2023.

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