Rachel Maddow's Blog, page 22
September 25, 2025
Trump signs executive order on TikTok
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to secure the future of social media app TikTok in the United States.
Trump cited my research to propose a terrible idea for work visas
Last week, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring a requirement that employers pay a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas.
Ari Melber: Trump’s censorship backfires as Jimmy Kimmel scores ‘ratings bonanza’
Ari Melber says Trump's attempts to censor Jimmy Kimmel backfired, after the late-night comedian returned to ABC with record-breaking ratings.
The DOJ drops inquiry into Sandy Hook first responder. But the damage is already done.
Jen Psaki breaks down the controversy involving Trump's handpicked DOJ official, Ed Martin, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and a Sandy Hook first responder.
Ryan Walters to resign, ending scandal-plagued tenure as Oklahoma schools’ chief
Ryan Walters’ tenure in Oklahoma was “a stream of never-ending scandal and political drama,” which is now ending: He's finally resigning.
Tucker Carlson made a chilling choice in his eulogy for Charlie Kirk
Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, long accused of splashing around in antisemitism, dipped back into those waters in his eulogy for Charlie Kirk on Sunday.
Three theories that could explain why Trump suddenly wants to support Ukraine
Trump's pivot on supporting Ukraine and calling Russia a "paper tiger" could mean several different things — but none of it is smart strategy.
I'm a pastor. This week's Christian Rapture hysteria was no accident.
The “rapture craze” was started on YouTube by Joshua Mhlakela, who said Jesus would return on Sept. 23 or 24, 2025. His prediction spread on Christian TikTok.
September 24, 2025
Former FBI Director James Comey facing indictment threat
Federal prosecutors are seeking to indict former FBI Director James Comey after the top prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia was forced out by Trump.
Golden statue of Trump and Epstein broken in premature removal from National Mall
A statue of President Donald Trump holding hands with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which was unveiled Tuesday on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was removed early Wednesday by U.S.
