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Judge’s novel free speech opinion doubles as broad indictment of Trump

U.S. District Judge William Young, a Reagan appointee, ruled against the administration’s targeting of noncitizen pro-Palestinians for exercising their free speech in one of the more remarkable opinions in the Trump era.

Release of unredacted military records could shake up New Jersey gubernatorial race

Rachel Maddow breaks down a "bombshell" report involving the Trump administration and Rep. Mikie Sherrill that could shake up New Jersey's gubernatorial race.

ICE officer seen pushing woman to the ground in viral clip has reportedly returned to duty

After an ICE officer was seen pushing a woman to the ground, he was “relieved of his duties.” Just a few days later, however, he was reportedly reinstated.

GOP candidate quits Wisconsin governor race after report of sexually explicit online history

A Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor who had campaigned on a platform of family values quit the race Friday after a report revealed that he followed sexually explicit internet social media accounts

MAGA's cancellation obsession continues as Trump allies rage over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show

Ari Melber breaks down the MAGA backlash from Trump allies over Bad Bunny being announced as the NFL's 2026 Super Bowl halftime performer.

Pete Hegseth’s pitch to generals and admirals was even worse than expected

Did Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth bring generals and admirals in from around the world so that he could treat them like a CPAC audience? Actually, yes, he did.

School superintendent in Iowa put on leave after ICE detention

Ian Roberts, the leader of Iowa’s largest school system, has been placed on administrative leave, shortly after he was detained by federal immigration authorities.

White House releases plan to end Israel’s war in Gaza

On Monday, the White House unveiled a 20-point plan to end Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip, an announcement that came shortly after President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in the Oval Office

The lesson Zohran Mamdani should take from Eric Adams' dropping out

New York Mayor Eric Adams released a nine-minute video Sunday announcing his exit from the mayor's race with Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa.

Rory McIlroy blasts Americans’ ‘unacceptable and abusive’ behavior at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy is speaking out after he was targeted by American fans attending the 2025 Ryder Cup. Trump also made an appearance at the golf event.