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Harris blasts 'feckless' billionaires bending to 'tyrant' Trump

In her first news interview since the 2024 election, former Vice President Kamala Harris talks with Rachel Maddow about dismay at the powerful people in industry and institutions who would be expected to form the guardrails against the dismantling of American democracy and instead, from universities changing curricula to ABC punishing Jimmy Kimmel, promptly bent to Donald Trump's will. 

Trump, without new evidence, tries to link Tylenol and autism

President Donald Trump advised pregnant women not to take Tylenol (acetaminophen) Monday, claiming, contrary to evidence, that it's linked to autism in children.

The most alarming part of Trump’s remarks during Charlie Kirk’s memorial service

“That’s where I disagreed with Charlie," Donald Trump said at Charlie Kirk's memorial service Sunday. "I hate my opponent, and I don’t want the best for them."

The legal limits of free speech around Charlie Kirk are about to be tested in court

Litigation following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk is starting up in court — not only against his alleged killer but also for people who’ve been fired for their speech about Kirk.

Jimmy Kimmel to return to the air Tuesday night, ABC says

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to the air Tuesday night after ABC pulled the late-night show off the air over comments the host made after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Supreme Court issues ruling on Trump’s power to fire FTC commissioner without cause

The Supreme Court has weighed in on President Donald Trump’s power to fire the lone Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission without cause.

After forcing out disobedient prosecutor, Trump’s new nominee makes matters worse

Donald Trump forced out Erik Siebert for failing to prosecute one of his political enemies. The president’s new nominee makes the burgeoning scandal even worse.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr offers callous response to actor's post about Project 2025

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr's weird meme reaffirms the Trump administration's commitment to Project 2025.

'I forgive him': Erika Kirk addresses the alleged killer of her late husband

Erika Kirk speaks at her husband Charlie Kirk’s memorial saying through tears that she forgives her husband’s alleged killer.“I forgive him. I forgive him because it was what Christ did and what Charlie would do.”

Full speech: Trump delivers remarks to tens of thousands of mourners at Charlie Kirk's memorial

President Trump spoke at Charlie Kirk's memorial in Arizona, calling the slain activist a "master builder" of the people.