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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, #1 New York Times bestselling author 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.

Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News

Rachel Maddow, host of the #1 hits “Bag Man” and “Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra,” 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?

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11h ago

Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 8.15.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Image: Carlos De Oliveira, John Irving
Image: Carlos De Oliveira, John Irving
14h ago

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.
FILE - Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference on  June 7, 2022, in New York. Giuliani's lawyer says prosecutors in Atlanta have said Giuliani is a target of their criminal investigation into possible illegal attempts by then-President Donald Trump and others to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia.
FILE - Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference on  June 7, 2022, in New York. Giuliani's lawyer says prosecutors in Atlanta have said Giuliani is a target of their criminal investigation into possible illegal attempts by then-President Donald Trump and others to interfere in the 2020 general election in Georgia.
16h ago

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."
Donald Trump speaks to staff while flying from Georgia to North Carolina to speak at the North state's Republican Party's convention on June 10, 2023.
Donald Trump speaks to staff while flying from Georgia to North Carolina to speak at the North state's Republican Party's convention on June 10, 2023.
17h ago

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.”
Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Speaks At New York Election Night Event
Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Speaks At New York Election Night Event
18h ago

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.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a presidential debate on September 29, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio on Sept. 29, 2020 .
Former U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a presidential debate on September 29, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio on Sept. 29, 2020 .
20h ago

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.
Governor Kemp Visits Ola High School To Kick Off Back To School Season
Governor Kemp Visits Ola High School To Kick Off Back To School Season
20h ago

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?
President Trump Delivers Remarks On Federal Judicial Confirmation Milestones
President Trump Delivers Remarks On Federal Judicial Confirmation Milestones
21h ago

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.
Former President Donald Trump; Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Former President Donald Trump; Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
1d ago

Monday’s Mini-Report, 8.14.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Lahaina's Front Street in the aftermath of the fires on Thursday.
Lahaina's Front Street in the aftermath of the fires on Thursday.
2d ago

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.
A sketch of John Lauro arguing with Judge Tanya Chutkan in court
A sketch of John Lauro arguing with Judge Tanya Chutkan in court
2d ago

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.
Former President Donald Trump at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Aug. 12, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Aug. 12, 2023.

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