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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, 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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1h ago

The number of prominent Republicans backing Biden grows (slowly)

As former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan throws his support behind President Joe Biden, the larger question is how many of his fellow Republicans will do the same.
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Geoff Duncan
2h ago

Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.8.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Image: Early Voting Starts In Georgia Ahead Of Senate Runoff Elections
Image: Early Voting Starts In Georgia Ahead Of Senate Runoff Elections
3h ago

Republicans follow through on their odd home appliance fixation

Why did Republicans prioritize the “Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act”? It all stems from the GOP's problem with energy efficiency standards.
A Hand opens a fridge.
A Hand opens a fridge.
4h ago

With the ACA’s future on the line, Biden focuses on Trump’s plans

Donald Trump's radicalism on health care hasn't been a major issue in the 2024 race. President Joe Biden's campaign hopes to change that.
A supporter of ACA stands in front of the Supreme Court with a sign that reads 'HEALTHCARE VOTER.'
A supporter of ACA stands in front of the Supreme Court with a sign that reads 'HEALTHCARE VOTER.'
5h ago

Why Trump’s rhetoric about his gag order is difficult to believe

Donald Trump says it’d be a “great honor” to end up in jail for repeatedly violating a gag order. He doesn’t appear to mean a word of it.
Donald Trump speaks to the press with attorney Todd Blanche at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York
Donald Trump speaks to the press with attorney Todd Blanche at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York
5h ago

Some Republicans try once again to defund Jack Smith prosecutions

Last summer, Republicans pushed to defund special counsel Jack Smith's office. As Donald Trump's legal crisis intensifies, the idea has made a comeback.
jack smith law legal lawyer
jack smith law legal lawyer
6h ago

In docs case, controversial judge gives Trump the delays he needs

Roy Cohn was known for saying, “Don’t tell me what the law is, tell me who the judge is.” Watching Judge Aileen Cannon, that quote keeps coming to mind.
This image, contained in the indictment against former President Donald Trump, shows boxes of records stored in a bathroom and shower in the Lake Room at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents according to an indictment unsealed Friday, June 9, 2023.
This image, contained in the indictment against former President Donald Trump, shows boxes of records stored in a bathroom and shower in the Lake Room at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla. Trump is facing 37 felony charges related to the mishandling of classified documents according to an indictment unsealed Friday, June 9, 2023.
21h ago

Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 5.7.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
President Joe Biden speaks during the ceremony
President Joe Biden speaks during the ceremony
23h ago

Stormy Daniels, Donald Trump, and our utterly ridiculous timeline

As Stormy Daniels testifies in Donald Trump's criminal trial, it's worth pausing to appreciate the madness of the broader political circumstances.
Courtroom sketch of Stormy Daniels testifies on the witness stand as Judge Juan Merchan looks on with a photo of Donald Trump and Daniels from their first meeting is displayed on a monitor
Courtroom sketch of Stormy Daniels testifies on the witness stand as Judge Juan Merchan looks on with a photo of Donald Trump and Daniels from their first meeting is displayed on a monitor
1d ago

Trump isn’t helping himself by slamming a 3.9% unemployment rate

The only way to take Donald Trump's rhetoric about jobs seriously is to ignore every piece of information and forget everything we know about his record.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.
1d ago

Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.7.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Victoria Spartz talks to reporters
Victoria Spartz talks to reporters

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