Rachel Maddow's Blog, page 3
October 17, 2025
Trump commutes former Rep. George Santos' prison sentence
President Donald Trump is commuting the sentence of former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., and said on Truth Social the lawmaker should be released from prison.
Trump’s hot mic moment goes from bad to worse after son Eric’s comments
Eric Trump didn’t seem afraid to put out in the open the subtext of an exchange between Donald Trump and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto that was caught on a hot mic last week.
Andrew Young did Dr. King’s dirty work when no one else would
“Andrew Young: The Dirty Work,” a new documentary by MSNBC host Rachel Maddow, showcases the leader's contribution to Martin Luther King's team of freedom fighters.
JB Pritzker puts Stephen Miller on notice: He will be held ‘accountable’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says Stephen Miller is "taking advantage" of Trump and pledges to hold the White House adviser accountable for ICE raids in Chicago.
Democrats go on offensive following Karoline Leavitt’s ‘deplorables’ moment
Given Karoline Leavitt's casual condemnation of tens of millions of Americans, one congressional Democrat said she “should resign.”
The White House has a shutdown escape hatch — but it's likely illegal
White House efforts to dull the federal shutdown pain by using tariffs to fund WIC and DOD transfers for military paychecks are likely against the law
Ask Jordan: Could Pam Bondi or Lindsey Halligan be disbarred for bringing Trump’s retribution?
“Can a case be brought to a state bar against Pam Bondi and/or Lindsey Halligan for unethical behavior or corruption? Can they be disciplined or disbarred for bringing politically motivated cases against Trump’s enemies?”
If this Southern region were a country, it'd have the fifth-highest homicide rate on Earth
Shootings after football games in Leland, Heidelberg and Rolling Fork, Mississippi, last week resulted in nine deaths and at least 27 injuries.
Not guilty verdict in ICE case sends stark message to Trump DOJ’s political prosecutions
Protester Sidney Reid was acquitted in Washington, D.C., on Thursday of a misdemeanor charge after grand jurors declined to approve a felony indictment against her a shocking three times.
October 16, 2025
Trump and Hegseth just compromised national security in pursuit of profits from Qatar
Trump's new coziness with Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani is causing turbulence with everyone from top military brass to Trump’s closest Capitol Hill allies.
