Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 8.15.23
Today’s edition of quick hits.
PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism by Rachel Maddow
Inspired by her research for the hit podcast Ultra, in "PREQUEL: An American Fight Against Fascism" Rachel Maddow traces the fight to preserve American democracy back to World War II, when a handful of committed public servants and brave private citizens thwarted far-right plotters trying to steer our nation toward an alliance with the Nazis. Coming October 17.
In at least one state, Trump’s co-conspirators face accountability
Now that Rudy Giuliani has been indicted in Georgia, his list of troubles has gotten much worse. But he's not the only Trump co-conspirator facing charges.
Trump vows (again) to bolster election lies with new ‘report’
As Donald Trump vows to unveil "irrefutable" evidence to bolster his election lies, let's not forget what happened the last time he issued such a "report."
All 6 episodes of Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News are now available!
Rachel Maddow is back at the mic with a new original series, “Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News.” In each episode, Rachel and co-host Isaac-Davy Aronson seek a deeper understanding of a story in today's headlines by asking: Has anything like this ever happened before? Would knowing that help us grapple with what’s happening now… and what might happen next?
Why Paul Manafort was a curious choice to try to defend Trump
Given the pardon Paul Manafort received from Donald Trump, he’s probably the wrong guy to comment on a “two-tiered justice system.”
Trump’s indictments are historic and dramatic, but not surprising
The question isn’t why Trump has been indicted four times, it’s how the former president managed to go this long without having been indicted before.
In Georgia case, Trump can’t count on a pardon from GOP’s Kemp
If Donald Trump is convicted in Georgia, could he turn to partisan allies for a pardon? Under current law, it's not nearly that simple.
GOP’s Graham misses the entire point of Trump’s election scandal
Lindsey Graham believes Donald Trump's fate "should be decided at the ballot box." Didn't we already try that? Isn't it the point of the entire scandal?
Trump haunted by misguided bravado as Georgia indictment arrives
When Donald Trump claimed in the spring that the Fulton County grand jury had cleared him, it was foolish. It looks vastly worse now.
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4 things you might have missed from Trump’s protective order hearing
Judge Tanya Chutkan’s debut overseeing Trump’s federal election interference case was charming, but it left no doubt that justice, not politics, matters most to her.
In Georgia, Trump abandons subtlety, urges witness not to testify
Trump's fear of charges in Georgia has led to a new step: The former president is now explicitly urging a relevant Republican witness not to testify.
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.14.23
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Trump invites new troubles with offensive against D.C. judge
In Donald Trump's elections criminal case, a judge instructed him to avoid inflammatory public rhetoric. It now appears he's ignoring the court's warning.
Polls show Tuberville’s blockade faring poorly with the public
In Alabama and at the national level, Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's radical holds on U.S. military promotions are not at all popular.
With special counsel, Republicans won’t take ‘yes’ for an answer
It's unusual to see Republicans effectively declare in unison, “How dare the attorney general do what we asked him to do.”
Online hysterics suggest Trump now expects indictment in Georgia
Donald Trump’s latest online hysterics, including ugly smears targeting a Georgia prosecutor, point to a likely imminent indictment.
Friday’s Mini-Report, 8.11.23
Today’s edition of quick hits.
Hunter Biden and the inherent challenge surrounding 'optics' stories
We're being told that Hunter Biden facing a special counsel is creating "optics" that are "problematic" for the White House. But what does that mean?
AG Garland makes David Weiss special counsel in Hunter Biden case
Republicans wanted a special counsel in the Hunter Biden case, and now they have a Trump-appointed prosecutor. But the GOP is already complaining anyway.
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 8.11.23
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
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