Rachel Maddow's Blog, page 7
October 13, 2025
'I will not give in. I will not give up!': Letitia James rebukes Trump following indictment
Attorney General Letitia James of New York rebukes President Trump at a rally for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. It was her first public appearance since she was indicted on federal charges of bank fraud and making a false statement.
Major airports refuse to air Kristi Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown
Some major U.S. airports are refusing to show a new video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, in which she bashes Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown.
Trump's talk of heaven and hate tests his evangelical followers
The MAGA movement has long tried to portray their leader as a Christ-like figure. Trump has leaned into that, but lately he's making it harder.
In Portland, naked bike riders protest Trump’s military plans
As the threat of National Guard troops descending on the city looms, protesters in Portland, Oregon, are putting a new spin on their demonstrations against the Trump administration
Katie Porter’s meltdown proves candidates can’t be shamed into quitting anymore
In the digital era, candidates have no incentive to drop out; given the ocean of information, any attention is now good attention.
Trump's Nobel Peace Prize fixation is a trap. The media is walking right into it.
If the Gaza ceasefire holds, the administration deserves much credit. But the fixation on Trump getting a prize distracts from things that actually matter.
The two words Democrats are avoiding in praising the Israel-Hamas peace deal
Democrats are heaping praise on the peace deal struck between Israel and Hamas. But they're not mentioning one key aspect of the deal.
Trump signs Gaza peace plan in Egypt
President Trump spoke at the Mideast peace summit in Egypt and signed a plan for a ceasefire in Gaza.
On keeping health care coverage affordable, the GOP’s Steve Scalise gives away the game
Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans are ready for "thoughtful conversations" about the ACA's future. Majority Leader Steve Scalise said largely the opposite.
October 12, 2025
The first seven Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas. These are their stories.
Israel says Hamas has handed over the first seven hostages to the Red Cross. These are their stories.
