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Last year, one-term Rep. Anthony D’Esposito lost after adding his mistress to his official payroll.
This year, Republicans made him the inspector general at the Dept of Labor, where he’ll be expected to investigate ethical lapses — despite his own ethical lapses. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
This year, Republicans made him the inspector general at the Dept of Labor, where he’ll be expected to investigate ethical lapses — despite his own ethical lapses. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Republicans confirm scandal-plagued former congressman to serve as an inspector general
Anthony D’Esposito will be expected to investigate ethical lapses, despite his own alleged ethical lapses.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last year, one-term Rep. Anthony D’Esposito lost after adding his mistress to his official payroll.
This year, Republicans made him the inspector general at the Dept of Labor, where he’ll be expected to investigate ethical lapses — despite his own ethical lapses. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
This year, Republicans made him the inspector general at the Dept of Labor, where he’ll be expected to investigate ethical lapses — despite his own ethical lapses. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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FOUR new deaths in ICE detention. That puts the total this year at 30 people dead; the highest in ICE's history and worse than even during the COVID years.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
In the 90 minutes since I posted this, I've gotten two more death notifications.
ICE has a responsibility to take care of these people, something they are clearly disregarding. This is beyond horrifying. We must ensure dignity and humanity for detained people in this country.
ICE has a responsibility to take care of these people, something they are clearly disregarding. This is beyond horrifying. We must ensure dignity and humanity for detained people in this country.
Within 15 minutes today, I got two back-to-back notifications of deaths at ICE facilities.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
28 people have died in ICE custody since Trump took office. These facilities are overcrowded & are putting their own profits over health and safety. We need oversight & accountability NOW.
December 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
FOUR new deaths in ICE detention. That puts the total this year at 30 people dead; the highest in ICE's history and worse than even during the COVID years.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
It's clear that the system is breaking down. Many of these are preventable deaths.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t deny that 22 million to 24 million American health care consumers will soon suffer as a result of expiring ACA subsidies.
He just doesn’t think that’s a lot of people. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
He just doesn’t think that’s a lot of people. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Speaker Johnson makes a new pitch to downplay importance of expiring ACA subsidies
Up to 24 million consumers will soon struggle to afford coverage — “just” a “small subset” of people, in his estimate.
www.ms.now
December 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson doesn’t deny that 22 million to 24 million American health care consumers will soon suffer as a result of expiring ACA subsidies.
He just doesn’t think that’s a lot of people. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
He just doesn’t think that’s a lot of people. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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It’s worth appreciating Don Bongino’s FBI tenure for what it was:
the latest in a series of failed experiments in amateurism. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
the latest in a series of failed experiments in amateurism. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Dan Bongino, his FBI leadership post and a failed experiment in amateurism
What happens when the president puts a volatile podcast personality in charge at the FBI? Now we know the answer.
www.ms.now
December 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
It’s worth appreciating Don Bongino’s FBI tenure for what it was:
the latest in a series of failed experiments in amateurism. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
the latest in a series of failed experiments in amateurism. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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SCOOP: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. Research included reducing sudden infant deaths and identifying autism early. Me and @Paigecunningham.Bsky.Social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
SCOOP: American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr. Research included reducing sudden infant deaths and identifying autism early. Me and @Paigecunningham.Bsky.Social
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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If Trump’s team looked at the latest jobs data and saw a “strong” report, that might help explain why he’s failing so spectacularly:
The White House doesn’t even know what economic success looks like. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The White House doesn’t even know what economic success looks like. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
December 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
If Trump’s team looked at the latest jobs data and saw a “strong” report, that might help explain why he’s failing so spectacularly:
The White House doesn’t even know what economic success looks like. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
The White House doesn’t even know what economic success looks like. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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This threatened military action directly contradicts what Secretaries Rubio and Hegseth told my Senate colleagues and I today about the mission and goals of their operations in the Caribbean. 1/2
December 17, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This threatened military action directly contradicts what Secretaries Rubio and Hegseth told my Senate colleagues and I today about the mission and goals of their operations in the Caribbean. 1/2
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MINNEAPOLIS: “We kept yelling ‘she’s pregnant! She’s pregnant!’ — they put their knees in her… the handcuffed woman was dragged on the ground…”
Lawless.
Lawless.
December 16, 2025 at 3:29 AM
MINNEAPOLIS: “We kept yelling ‘she’s pregnant! She’s pregnant!’ — they put their knees in her… the handcuffed woman was dragged on the ground…”
Lawless.
Lawless.
Watch more on Trump learning the basics of his unpopular politics: youtu.be/LtRW6irZ9M8?...
December 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Watch more on Trump learning the basics of his unpopular politics: youtu.be/LtRW6irZ9M8?...
Donald Trump's unpopular policies not only make Trump unpopular, they also make every other politician rethink their association with him.
December 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Donald Trump's unpopular policies not only make Trump unpopular, they also make every other politician rethink their association with him.
Merry Christmas, veterans!
Donald Trump is cutting 35,000 heath care positions at the VA, "including doctors, nurses and support staff."
Donald Trump is cutting 35,000 heath care positions at the VA, "including doctors, nurses and support staff."
December 17, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Merry Christmas, veterans!
Donald Trump is cutting 35,000 heath care positions at the VA, "including doctors, nurses and support staff."
Donald Trump is cutting 35,000 heath care positions at the VA, "including doctors, nurses and support staff."
Poll: Trump isn't fooling anyone with his Epstein denials.
December 17, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Poll: Trump isn't fooling anyone with his Epstein denials.
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UPDATE
Nice of RFK and HHS to confirm my report from earlier that Harvey Risch—an epidemiologist that one expert described to me as "a total crank"—is now officially overseeing America's efforts to fight cancer
www.wired.com/story/risch-...
Nice of RFK and HHS to confirm my report from earlier that Harvey Risch—an epidemiologist that one expert described to me as "a total crank"—is now officially overseeing America's efforts to fight cancer
www.wired.com/story/risch-...
December 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
UPDATE
Nice of RFK and HHS to confirm my report from earlier that Harvey Risch—an epidemiologist that one expert described to me as "a total crank"—is now officially overseeing America's efforts to fight cancer
www.wired.com/story/risch-...
Nice of RFK and HHS to confirm my report from earlier that Harvey Risch—an epidemiologist that one expert described to me as "a total crank"—is now officially overseeing America's efforts to fight cancer
www.wired.com/story/risch-...
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Trump, last week: “When will I get credit for having created ... perhaps the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country?”
Reality, this week: The unemployment rate has reached a four-year high and 2025 is the worst year for job growth since the Great Recession. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Reality, this week: The unemployment rate has reached a four-year high and 2025 is the worst year for job growth since the Great Recession. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Unemployment rate reaches a four-year high as Trump’s economic woes continue
If this is “the greatest economy in the history of our country,” why has job growth slowed to a 15-year low?
www.ms.now
December 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Trump, last week: “When will I get credit for having created ... perhaps the Greatest Economy in the History of our Country?”
Reality, this week: The unemployment rate has reached a four-year high and 2025 is the worst year for job growth since the Great Recession. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Reality, this week: The unemployment rate has reached a four-year high and 2025 is the worst year for job growth since the Great Recession. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Former FBI official Chris O'Leary explains that part of why it will be difficult for the FBI to recover from the damage of the Trump era is that the experienced agents are leaving and "what's going to be left is loyalists to this administration." Replacing the seasoned professionals will be tough.
December 16, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Former FBI official Chris O'Leary explains that part of why it will be difficult for the FBI to recover from the damage of the Trump era is that the experienced agents are leaving and "what's going to be left is loyalists to this administration." Replacing the seasoned professionals will be tough.
Can the CDC survive under the ledership of the "flock of quacks" Donald Trump has put in charge of it? Dr. Debra Houry, former CDC official and new senior medical adviser to the California Dept. of Health, is losing hope: "I don't know if the CDC will survive this year if it continues like this."
December 16, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Can the CDC survive under the ledership of the "flock of quacks" Donald Trump has put in charge of it? Dr. Debra Houry, former CDC official and new senior medical adviser to the California Dept. of Health, is losing hope: "I don't know if the CDC will survive this year if it continues like this."
Binge listeners, your time has come!
All six episodes of Rachel Maddow presents: Burn Order are now available to listen to for free wherever you get your podcasts.
Enjoy!
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All six episodes of Rachel Maddow presents: Burn Order are now available to listen to for free wherever you get your podcasts.
Enjoy!
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December 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Binge listeners, your time has come!
All six episodes of Rachel Maddow presents: Burn Order are now available to listen to for free wherever you get your podcasts.
Enjoy!
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All six episodes of Rachel Maddow presents: Burn Order are now available to listen to for free wherever you get your podcasts.
Enjoy!
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When I saw a headline that read, “GOP senator touts book promoting bleach treatment for autism, cancer.” I said to myself, “Five bucks says it’s Ron Johnson.”
It was Ron Johnson. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
It was Ron Johnson. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
GOP’s Ron Johnson backs book touting fringe treatment for autism and cancer
“It is all lunacy. Absolutely, it’s 100% nonsense,” one expert said about a weird theory the Wisconsin senator endorsed.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
When I saw a headline that read, “GOP senator touts book promoting bleach treatment for autism, cancer.” I said to myself, “Five bucks says it’s Ron Johnson.”
It was Ron Johnson. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
It was Ron Johnson. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
December 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Mother of Karoline Leavitt’s Nephew speaks out after ICE arrest: I think what I would have to say to Karoline is just because you went to a catholic school doesn't make you a good catholic.
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When a NATO member's military intelligence service describes the United States as a potential security risk, that's a problem.
What was that Trump was saying about how much the world respects the US thanks to him? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
What was that Trump was saying about how much the world respects the US thanks to him? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
A longtime NATO ally raises concerns about security risks from a Trump-led U.S.
When a NATO member’s military intelligence service describes the U.S. as a potential security risk, it’s a problem in need of attention.
www.ms.now
December 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
When a NATO member's military intelligence service describes the United States as a potential security risk, that's a problem.
What was that Trump was saying about how much the world respects the US thanks to him? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
What was that Trump was saying about how much the world respects the US thanks to him? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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After investing months of time, effort, and resources into Indiana’s redistricting scheme, Trump suffered one of the most humiliating failures of his second term.
Which is why it was hilarious to see him pretend otherwise. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Which is why it was hilarious to see him pretend otherwise. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Trump pretends his power-grab flop in Indiana wasn’t humiliating (but it was)
It was one of the most brutal failures of the president’s second term. To hear Trump tell it, this fiasco wasn’t a big deal.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
After investing months of time, effort, and resources into Indiana’s redistricting scheme, Trump suffered one of the most humiliating failures of his second term.
Which is why it was hilarious to see him pretend otherwise. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Which is why it was hilarious to see him pretend otherwise. www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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"Several nursing mothers had seen their milk dry up due to poor nutrition while they were held in detention in the United States. A woman who was four months pregnant was denied medication for gestational diabetes."
A gift from the American people.
A gift from the American people.
Trump’s Deportations Are Ripping Mothers from Their Babies
The president’s immigration policy is “beyond inhumane.”
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December 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
"Several nursing mothers had seen their milk dry up due to poor nutrition while they were held in detention in the United States. A woman who was four months pregnant was denied medication for gestational diabetes."
A gift from the American people.
A gift from the American people.
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Rubio focuses on fonts, Duffy focuses on airport pull-ups, Hegseth focuses on paintings, Noem focuses on photo-ops, and Trump focuses on ballrooms and bathrooms ...
Shouldn’t they have other things to do? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Shouldn’t they have other things to do? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
As Cabinet secretaries prioritize distractions and trivialities, Rubio focuses on fonts
As the nation’s chief diplomat turns his attention to typefaces, it’s hard not to wonder: Doesn’t he have better things to do?
www.ms.now
December 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Rubio focuses on fonts, Duffy focuses on airport pull-ups, Hegseth focuses on paintings, Noem focuses on photo-ops, and Trump focuses on ballrooms and bathrooms ...
Shouldn’t they have other things to do? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Shouldn’t they have other things to do? www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Tonight!
December 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Tonight!
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It’s going to take them “a while”?
Republicans started promising an ACA alternative in ... June 2009. tinyurl.com/3at57hmh
Republicans started promising an ACA alternative in ... June 2009. tinyurl.com/3at57hmh
Roger Marshall on Republicans replacing the ACA: "It's gonna take us a while to figure out the right way to do it"
December 9, 2025 at 9:25 PM
It’s going to take them “a while”?
Republicans started promising an ACA alternative in ... June 2009. tinyurl.com/3at57hmh
Republicans started promising an ACA alternative in ... June 2009. tinyurl.com/3at57hmh