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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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Thursday’s Mini-Report, 5.16.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
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Michael Cohen departs his apartment building
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As members scurry to Trump’s trial, GOP leaders run into trouble

So many Republican elected officials are going to Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York that it's starting to affect the congressional schedule.
Matt Gaetz listens as Donald Trump speaks to the media.
Matt Gaetz listens as Donald Trump speaks to the media.
15h ago

Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 5.16.24

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
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Kristi Noem.
15h ago

Is it too late for the bipartisan border bill to make a comeback?

Earlier this year, Republicans killed a bipartisan compromise on border policy. In a surprise move, Democrats are now trying to revive it.
Some of the hundreds of migrants at the open air camp have been waiting for days in limbo for a chance to plead for asylum as local volunteer groups are providing food and other necessities.
Some of the hundreds of migrants at the open air camp have been waiting for days in limbo for a chance to plead for asylum as local volunteer groups are providing food and other necessities.
16h ago

The underappreciated benefit of Team Biden’s new debate strategy

For voters who remain skeptical about Donald Trump appearing on the 2024 ballot, a presidential debate in June will help bring the race into sharp focus.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
17h ago

Low-information voters pose a difficult challenge for Biden

Nearly one in five voters in battleground states think that President Joe Biden is responsible for Roe v. Wade's demise. For Democrats, that's a problem.
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Joe Biden
18h ago

Ron DeSantis’ anti-climate plans take a ludicrous turn in Florida

Florida is uniquely vulnerable to the climate crisis. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies have approved an aggressively anti-climate law anyway.
Ron DeSantis in Daytona Beach, Fla.,
Ron DeSantis in Daytona Beach, Fla.,
19h ago

The Republicans’ ‘Police Week’ comes with important fine print

Republicans claim to have an advantage when it comes to law enforcement, but the closer one looks, the harder it becomes to take the GOP line seriously.
This week marks National Police Week, which sees thousands of police officers from departments across the country coming to Washington DC to honor law enforcement who died in the line of duty.
This week marks National Police Week, which sees thousands of police officers from departments across the country coming to Washington DC to honor law enforcement who died in the line of duty.
1d ago

Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 5.15.24

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Robert Fico
Robert Fico
2d ago

Why Republicans are optimistic about flipping Joe Manchin’s seat

Given the circumstances, don’t be surprised if West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice starts measuring the drapes in Sen. Joe Manchin’s office before November.
A split composite of Jim Justice and Joe Manchin.
A split composite of Jim Justice and Joe Manchin.
2d ago

As debate plans take shape, Trump flubs the expectations game (again)

Four years ago, ahead of the presidential debates, Donald Trump badly flubbed the expectations game. In 2024, he's making the identical mistake.
Then-President Donald Trump during a debate against then-Democratic nominee Joe Biden in 2020.
Then-President Donald Trump during a debate against then-Democratic nominee Joe Biden in 2020.

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