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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. Available now!

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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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Donald Trump at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City
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Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.24.24

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Image: Nikki Haley
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Senator Ron Johnson during a hearing
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Tennessee Republicans agree to let teachers carry guns in schools

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People protest bill allowing armed teachers in Tennessee
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Marco Rubio flubs the meaning of ‘legislative blackmail’

In the fight over security aid, Marco Rubio accused the bill's proponents of “blackmail” and “extortion.” Even by 2024 standards, that was bonkers.
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Marco Rubio
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As security aid advances, GOP confronts a missed opportunity

It took six months, but Congress passed a security aid package without border reforms, which is what Democrats wanted in the first place.
Mitch McConnell, left, and Chuck Schumer at the U.S. Capitol,
Mitch McConnell, left, and Chuck Schumer at the U.S. Capitol,
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Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 4.23.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
A court in Moscow on Tuesday ruled to extend the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, till Jan. 30. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)
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Trump’s ‘complicated relationship’ with law enforcement under the spotlight

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Donald Trump Attends Wake For Slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller
Donald Trump Attends Wake For Slain NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller
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I was in the courtroom with Trump. He seemed miserable.

Opening statements reveal the crux of the case against the former president.
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Rachel Maddow and Donald Trump.

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