Rachel Maddow's Blog, page 23

Democrats seize on Tom Homan bribery probe, seek access to FBI recording

Democrats have initiated “a robust oversight inquiry” into the Tom Homan bribery controversy, but will the Trump administration chose silence over transparency?

There's a reason Jimmy Kimmel's return wasn't particularly funny

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to ABC Tuesday night was a high pressure, high drama, high stakes performance that will be discussed in American free speech circles for years to come.

The rapid rise and sudden fall of the United Nations escalator ‘controversy’

Some Republicans suggested the United Nations had targeted Donald Trump with an escalator malfunction. Evidently, the truth was more benign.

Trump deleted a recent Truth Social post. But he couldn't hide its threat to democracy.

Half a century ago, Richard Nixon committed perhaps the most egregious abuse of power perpetrated by a president — until Donald Trump came along.

Shooting at Dallas ICE facility leaves one detainee dead and two others critically injured

A shooting at an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Dallas has left one detainee dead and two others critically injured, and the assailant is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities.

Democratic special election win makes life even harder for Republicans on Capitol Hill

Adelita Grijalva's victory in Arizona narrows the Republicans' majority in the House. It also makes disclosure of the Jeffrey Epstein files more likely.

Kamala Harris' painful new book should be required reading for Democrats

Vice President Kamala Harris’ new book, “107 Days,” gives candid insights into the complicated relationship with Biden and her team during the 2024 presidential campaign, among other things.

Trump's U.N. address didn't make much sense. But it was illuminating.

Trump’s speech to the United Nations General Assembly was an attack on the U.N. — and a huge embarrassment to the country.

Charlie Kirk understood what many on the left still ignore

With Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk created a lasting political infrastructure for young conservatives across the country that Democrats haven't matched.

Americans aren't as divided as we're made to think we are

If there is anything we can and should take away from Charlie Kirk's tragic death, it’s the need to come together.