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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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Monday’s Mini-Report, 10.2.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Associate Justice Clarence Thomas at the Supreme Court on Oct. 7, 2022.
Associate Justice Clarence Thomas at the Supreme Court on Oct. 7, 2022.
4h ago

Matt Gaetz keeps talking, but delays motion to ousting McCarthy

One of the more common criticisms of Matt Gaetz is that he’s a fundamentally unserious grandstander who’s desperate for attention. Today didn't help.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla, during a House Select Subcommittee on July 20, 2023.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla, during a House Select Subcommittee on July 20, 2023.
6h ago

GOP avoids a shutdown, but serious governing problems persist

Is it good news that Congress avoided a shutdown? Absolutely. Does it resolve questions about the Republican Party’s ability to govern? Absolutely not.
Kevin McCarthy at an event celebrating 100 days of House Republican rule at the Capitol Building
Kevin McCarthy at an event celebrating 100 days of House Republican rule at the Capitol Building
7h ago

Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.2.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Emily's List President Laphonza Butler at a Biden-Harris campaign rally in Washington
Emily's List President Laphonza Butler at a Biden-Harris campaign rally in Washington
8h ago

The curious case of Jamaal Bowman and a congressional fire alarm

Jamaal Bowman apologized after mistakenly pulling a fire alarm at a congressional office building. Republicans' reactions have been a little over the top.
Jamaal Bowman at the U.S. Capitol
Jamaal Bowman at the U.S. Capitol
8h ago

Republicans eye ‘reset’ after failed impeachment inquiry hearing

After last week's failed hearing, some Republicans want Jim Jordan to replace James Comer as the impeachment inquiry lead. That's a deeply flawed plan.
Jim Jordan, left, and James Comer before the start of the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing
Jim Jordan, left, and James Comer before the start of the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing
9h ago

GOP’s Matt Gaetz tees up fight over Speaker McCarthy's gavel

Rep. Matt Gaetz has repeatedly threatened to try to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Now, he's finally prepared to stop threatening and start actually trying.
Matt Gaetz departs from the U.S. Capitol Building
Matt Gaetz departs from the U.S. Capitol Building
10h ago

Why the special counsel cares about Trump’s rant against Milley

Donald Trump suggested Gen. Mark Milley deserved to be executed. This did not go unnoticed by Jack Smith, who's seeking a limited gag order.
Mark Milley during a press conference at Ramstein Air Base in Ramstein, Germany
Mark Milley during a press conference at Ramstein Air Base in Ramstein, Germany
11h ago

With a government shutdown narrowly averted, what happens now?

Speaker Kevin McCarthy did the one thing he didn't want to do: He turned to Democrats to prevent a shutdown. Now what? Prepare for another round of drama.
The US government began on September 28 informing workers of an impending shutdown that could see millions of federal employees and military personnel temporarily sent home or working without pay, unless Congress reaches a funding deal.
The US government began on September 28 informing workers of an impending shutdown that could see millions of federal employees and military personnel temporarily sent home or working without pay, unless Congress reaches a funding deal.
3d ago

Friday’s Mini-Report, 9.29.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
United Auto Workers (UAW) members on a picket line outside the Stellantis NV Toledo Assembly Complex in Toldeo, Ohio on Sept. 18, 2023.
United Auto Workers (UAW) members on a picket line outside the Stellantis NV Toledo Assembly Complex in Toldeo, Ohio on Sept. 18, 2023.
3d ago

Dianne Feinstein was a masterful, maddening study in contradictions

Those tensions were both the source of the senator's legend — and the cause of some legitimate criticism.
Lisa Rubin and Dianne Feinstein.
Lisa Rubin and Dianne Feinstein.

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