Trump assembles Cabinet with the same disregard for ethics that marked his first term
If you had any hope normal people would come into his administration to do normal things, that wishful thinking hasn’t survived one week after the election.
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Housekeeping Note, 11.12.24
I’m taking an autumnal break, starting today, but I’ll return to the usual publishing schedule on Monday, Nov. 25.
Monday’s Mini-Report, 11.11.24
Today’s edition of quick hits.
Despite relevant scandals, Trump to get intelligence briefings again
If we’re lucky, Donald Trump won't mishandle the sensitive secrets he’s poised to receive because he won’t pay any attention to the intelligence briefings.
Pentagon officials are understandably anxious about Trump’s return
Time will tell just how far Trump goes to politicize the Pentagon, but it’s hard to blame Defense Department officials for feeling a lot of anxiety.
Ministry of Truth | A New Book by MaddowBlog's Steve Benen
Steve Benen's new book, 'Ministry of Truth: Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past,' with an audio version read by Rachel Maddow is now available.
Republicans are trying to downplay the new border czar's policies. Don't let them.
Tom Homan recently vowed, “I will run the biggest deportation operation this country has ever seen.” He’ll soon serve as Donald Trump’s “border czar.”
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.11.24: Jacky Rosen hangs on in Nevada
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
In Trump’s second term, evidence suggests corruption will be worse, not better
Donald Trump’s first term was astonishingly corrupt. There’s already reason to believe his second will be worse.
Can Trump avoid screwing up what he’s inheriting from Biden?
Given Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ successes, all Donald Trump has to do next year is avoid screwing up the conditions he’s inheriting.
Why Democrats might like the Republicans’ war against Jack Smith
The more Republicans go after special counsel Jack Smith, the greater the focus on Donald Trump’s many alleged felonies.
Why Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo won’t be on Trump’s second term team
As Donald Trump rebuffs Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo, there are practical and political implications of the president-elect’s announcement.
Trump targets checks and balances less than a week after winning
Five days after he won a second term, one of Donald Trump’s first priorities was to take aim at a basic element of checks and balances.
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Friday’s Mini-Report, 11.8.24
Today’s edition of quick hits.
A key MAGA lawyer is out for revenge. Will Trump follow suit?
Mike Davis is largely unknown outside Trump world. But his revenge-focused social media posts are starting to get more attention.
Key GOP lawyer: Trump can dictate Justice Department actions
Post-Watergate firewalls — built to prevent undue political influence over the Justice Department’s decisions — will face new challenges under Trump.
Jim Jordan advances investigation into Jack Smith’s investigation
The special counsel’s cases appear to be ending, but Jordan's investigation into the investigation is apparently still advancing.
The problem(s) with Trump claiming an ‘unprecedented’ mandate
The closer one looks at his claim to “an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” the worse the president-elect’s argument appears.
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.8.24: Pennsylvania’s McCormick heads to court
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
The race for the U.S. House is ‘headed for a photo finish’
House Republicans have spent two years mired in a shambolic mess of their own making. The next two years are likely to offer more of the same.
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