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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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4h ago

Trump's attendance at his civil fraud trial is a mystery. Or is it?

Showing up in person gave Trump a chance to scare witnesses and control the news cycle, but it was likely mostly about the money.
Image: Donald Trump in court
Image: Donald Trump in court
5h ago

Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 10.4.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Striking Kaiser Permanente workers hold signs in front of the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center.
Striking Kaiser Permanente workers hold signs in front of the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center.
9h ago

Jim Jordan kicks off candidacy for speaker, but he won’t be alone

Jim Jordan announced his bid to succeed Kevin McCarthy, and Steve Scalise soon followed. But who in the world would want this job?
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, at the Capitol on Oct. 4, 2023.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, at the Capitol on Oct. 4, 2023.
10h ago

Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.4.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Image: Kari Lake, former Republican candidate for Governor of Arizona
Image: Kari Lake, former Republican candidate for Governor of Arizona
11h ago

Would House Republicans consider an expulsion vote against Gaetz?

How upset are House Republicans with Rep. Matt Gaetz? Chatter about a possible expulsion vote is getting progressively louder.
Matt Gaetz
Matt Gaetz
11h ago

There’s no need to wonder ‘whether the House is governable’

“Frankly, one has to wonder whether the House is governable at all,” one Republican member said. The frustration is understandable. The observation is not.
Night falls at the Capitol on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
Night falls at the Capitol on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
13h ago

Why Trump, despite the chatter, won’t become House speaker

Several House Republicans have already raised the prospect of Donald Trump succeeding Kevin McCarthy as speaker. This almost certainly isn't going to work.
President Trump Delivers State Of The Union Address
President Trump Delivers State Of The Union Address
13h ago

The problem(s) with blaming Democrats for McCarthy’s downfall

Kevin McCarthy expects people to believe Democrats are to blame for his downfall. The closer one looks, the less sense this makes.
House Democrats Hold News Conference Following Leadership Election
House Democrats Hold News Conference Following Leadership Election
14h ago

As a GOP speaker, Kevin McCarthy did an impossible job badly

Was Kevin McCarthy a bad House speaker or was he put in an impossible position because of his radicalized conference? Ultimately, it was both.
As a GOP speaker, Kevin McCarthy did an impossible job badly.
As a GOP speaker, Kevin McCarthy did an impossible job badly.
1d ago

Judge issues gag order after Trump targets law clerk on Truth Social

The former president shared a photo of the clerk on his social media platform and falsely called her Sen. Chuck Schumer's "girlfriend."
Blurry image of Donald Trump standing in front of American flag.
Blurry image of Donald Trump standing in front of American flag.
1d ago

Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 10.3.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Former President Donald Trump appears in court in New York on Oct. 3, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump appears in court in New York on Oct. 3, 2023.

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