Rachel Maddow's Blog, page 74
July 23, 2025
Trump helped lay the groundwork for a large hurdle in a hypothetical Obama prosecution
With President Donald Trump accusing former President Barack Obama of treason, it’s worth recalling the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump’s favor that would apply to the prosecution of any former president over their actions in office
Republican Sen. Mike Lee’s misinformation problem goes from bad to worse
The problem isn’t just that Mike amplified obvious misinformation. The bigger problem is that the Utah Republican keeps amplifying misinformation.
Why Trump’s usual diversion tactics aren’t working with Epstein
Donald Trump eventually changed his tune after spreading the "birther" conspiracy on Barack Obama. The bait-and-switch isn't working as well with the Epstein files.
July 22, 2025
Steve Scalise, Chip Roy among Republicans begging Trump for immigration mercy
A new report highlights the trend of GOP lawmakers in Congress begging the Trump administration for mercy toward immigrants on a case-by-case basis.
Hunter Biden’s rant blames everyone but the one person actually responsible
Hunter Biden's attacks on George Clooney, Nancy Pelosi and Obama advisers in his interview with Channel 5 was offensive and inane.
Jon Stewart’s impassioned response to Stephen Colbert’s cancellation was deeply sobering
Stewart's latest "Daily Show" monologue unleashed righteous anger at the corporations buckling in the face of Trump's threats.
Brett Hankison's sentence wasn't what the DOJ wanted. It also wasn't justice.
Breonna Taylor raid officers were not charged in her death, but despite the efforts of the Justice Department, Brett Hankison will go to prison for 33 months.
What makes Todd Blanche’s potential meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell so unusual
It’s not unusual for prosecutors to meet with criminal defendants. But Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announcing that he intends to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell is different.
Panel of federal judges boots Trump lawyer Alina Habba from U.S. attorney role
As Alina Habba gives up her U.S. attorney post, it's worth remembering that Donald Trump never should've appointed her in the first place.
After the White House hid spending data, judge orders Team Trump to follow the law
After Donald Trump's budget office hid federal spending data, it fell to a federal court to tell the White House “to stop violating the law!”
