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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. Available now!

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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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Friday’s Mini-Report, 12.1.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Judge Sandra Day O’Connor, speaking before senate hearing on her nomination to U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Sept. 9, 1981.
Judge Sandra Day O’Connor, speaking before senate hearing on her nomination to U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Sept. 9, 1981.
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Federal appeals court: Trump can be sued in Jan. 6 civil cases

Facing multiple Jan. 6 lawsuits from police officers, Donald Trump has claimed "absolute immunity." A federal appeals court didn't buy it.
Donald Trump at The Ellipse near the White House
Donald Trump at The Ellipse near the White House
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Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.1.23

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
A side-by-side image of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A side-by-side image of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Third time’s the charm: House expels GOP’s George Santos

Republican Rep. George Santos survived the first two attempts to expel him from Congress. The third vote, however, led to his ouster.
Representative George Santos (R-NY) a Republican from New York, waves to protestors and members of the media after exiting federal court in Central Islip, New York on Oct. 27, 2023.
Representative George Santos (R-NY) a Republican from New York, waves to protestors and members of the media after exiting federal court in Central Islip, New York on Oct. 27, 2023.
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Trump amplifies call for prosecuting Jan. 6 police officers

Donald Trump has occasionally positioned himself as a fierce critic of law enforcement. This week, however, the Republican raised the rhetorical ante.
Washington DC Protests
Washington DC Protests
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Why it matters that another state has embraced Medicaid expansion

As Medicaid expansion takes effect in a 40th state, the developments are dramatic, both substantively and politically.
Roy Cooper signs a Medicaid expansion law at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh, N.C., on March 27, 2023.
Roy Cooper signs a Medicaid expansion law at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh, N.C., on March 27, 2023.
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On possible misconduct, GOP’s Comer worries about the wrong party

If Oversight Committee Chair James Comer is worried about members misbehaving, maybe he should be more concerned with his own party rather than Democrats.
From left, Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., attend a news conference with House Republican leadership on Nov. 29, 2023.
From left, Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., House Majority Whip Tom Emmer and Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., attend a news conference with House Republican leadership on Nov. 29, 2023.
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The problem(s) with Trump’s offensive against a judge’s wife

Donald Trump thought it'd be a good idea to go after a judge's wife this week. There are all kinds of problems with this, some less obvious than others.
courtroom sketch: Judge Arthur Engoron questions former President Donald Trump on the witness stand in New York Supreme Court on Oct. 25, 2023.
courtroom sketch: Judge Arthur Engoron questions former President Donald Trump on the witness stand in New York Supreme Court on Oct. 25, 2023.
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Thursday’s Mini-Report, 11.30.23

Today’s edition of quick hits.
Sen. Joni Ernst.
Sen. Joni Ernst.
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GOP’s Tommy Tuberville suggests the end of his blockade is near

Ten months into his blockade, Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville is apparently prepared to release his hostages — or at least some of them.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., at the Capitol on Sept. 6, 2023.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., at the Capitol on Sept. 6, 2023.
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Dems approve subpoenas in response to Supreme Court controversies

The high court has confronted several tough-to-defend ethics controversies this year, leading the Senate Judiciary Committee to approve new subpoenas.
 Dick Durbin, D-Ill., speaks with reporters at the Capitol.
 Dick Durbin, D-Ill., speaks with reporters at the Capitol.

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