MS NOW December 2024 Articles
Articles
North Dakota senator’s son is sentenced to 28 years after chase that killed a sheriff’s deputy
Biden is leaving the White House with two wildly different legacies
We’ve never seen a 40-year-old do what the L.A. Lakers’ LeBron James is doing
Treasury employees’ desktop computers breached in Chinese hacking operation
2024 was a good year for medical progress. But that alone won’t save us.
The 7 money moves every woman should make in 2025
Reflecting on 2024 With Dahlia Lithwick
8 major political storylines from 2024 (in case you’d forgotten)
Here’s how Democrats can build a winning media message
This New Year’s Eve, take a moment to appreciate your regrets
The one piece of good news Trump won’t claim credit for
Monday’s Mini-Report, 12.30.24
Alleged attack on a Colorado journalist highlights the danger of MAGA-fueled vigilantism
German officials denounce Musk’s attempts to meddle in elections
House GOPers push plan to hand Trump their budgetary power
Why Trump backing Speaker Mike Johnson (sort of) matters
Jimmy Carter embodied what Trump has never been able to grasp about Christianity
One of the ‘craziest’ Congresses ever comes to an ignominious end
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.30.24: Kari Lake rules out future races
In TikTok case, Trump’s lawyers cling to an unfortunate GOP myth
Court upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s case against Trump
The problem(s) with Sununu’s line on Musk’s alleged conflicts of interest
Team Trump’s case for owning Greenland takes an unsettling turn
Why Trump has struggled to quell the MAGA ‘civil war’ over immigration
Trump says he hates losers. So why does he keep picking them for key roles?
Why it’s so hard to have schadenfreude for Trump voters
Jimmy Carter, my father and me
Jimmy Carter was faithful to the end
The ‘It Ends With Us’ controversy reveals an ugly side of fame and celebrity
We’re going to miss filmmakers like Clint Eastwood
Why some states are afraid Trump will literally rewrite the Constitution
The Amazon One Medical lawsuit paints a troubling picture of the future of telehealth
Vivek Ramaswamy’s criticism of U.S. culture provokes MAGA world’s anger
Here’s why Trump’s foreign policy is hard to pin down
Elon Musk’s very weird week shows how much he’s motivated by vibes, not principles
Friday’s Mini-Report, 12.27.24
Trump asks Supreme Court to pause law that could ban TikTok
What to know about the spread of the bird flu
Some, but not all, funding for cancer research survived federal spending deal chaos
Biden administration shrinks Guantanamo’s prison population (again)
After the Matt Gaetz fiasco, some accountability is in order
Marianne Williamson pitches her brand of spiritualism to Democratic leaders
Why is Trump, even in the election’s wake, selling so much stuff?
With a week to go, Speaker Johnson’s prospects aren’t improving
Why Trump’s new pick for U.S. ambassador to Panama matters
Case of ‘missing’ congresswoman sparks uncomfortable conversation
Why we ‘Democracy Defenders’ are demanding information about DOGE
What Trump has said he’ll do on Day 1 of his presidency
There is nothing the current Democratic Party can offer Trump supporters
Corporations hoping to get on Trump’s good side are donating big bucks to his inauguration
JD Vance and Elon Musk’s defense of a far-right German party has troubling risks
2024 brought a new twist to the loneliness epidemic: partisan politics
Biden signed 50 bills into law on Christmas Eve. Here are 5 of the most interesting ones.
Gaza officials say 5 journalists killed in Israeli strike as death toll of media workers climbs
The dystopian world of ‘Squid Game’ feels too close to reality
Trump unleashes threats, insults in Christmas Day posting frenzy
Beyoncé Christmas halftime show with daughter Blue Ivy left me with one question
Why Kash Patel is a cross between J. Edgar Hoover and Alex Jones
Why Trump’s pick for HUD secretary is likely to exacerbate the housing crisis
Harris urges supporters to ‘stay in the fight,’ as her political future remains uncertain
Democrats need to start taking the age issue seriously
Beyoncé’s NFL halftime show is part of Netflix’s big (and expensive) bet on live sports
Rachel Maddow on Dr. Mehmet Oz: Five things about Trump’s pick to lead Medicare & Medicaid Services
I was on Nixon’s ‘enemies list’ in 1973. Trump’s targets won’t be as lucky as I was.
The new Bob Dylan biopic isn’t a history lesson. That’s OK.
How come there’s no war on Christmas this year?
Trump and his allies say the GOP is the party of free speech. Their actions say otherwise.
In an age of vapid remakes, ‘Nosferatu’ does something unusual
Giuliani, who has said he’s broke, dresses as Santa to hawk coffee
What’s really behind Trump’s Greenland obsession
MAGA figures shrug off the Gaetz ethics report
Democrats’ ‘President Musk’ strategy wasn’t subtle — but it worked
Gift cards aren’t just bad presents — they’re financially unsavvy
Trump’s imminent surveillance powers pose a threat to Americans’ privacy
Trump’s threat against the Panama Canal revives an ugly history
Monday’s Mini-Report, 12.23.24
Democrats secure an underappreciated part of Joe Biden’s legacy
Why Elon Musk said a House Democrat ‘needs to be expelled’ from Congress
As Matt Gaetz’s ethics report reaches the public, 4 key questions remain
Trump’s MAGA merchandise business operations are unacceptably opaque
The Matt Gaetz ethics report should be required Christmas reading
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.23.24: Lara Trump withdraws from Senate contention
Trump has reason to thank Biden for leaving him a healthy economy
With ‘prime minister’ talk, the GOP line on Elon Musk takes a weird turn
Read the Matt Gaetz report released by the House Ethics Committee
Matt Gaetz ethics report says he paid women for sex and used illegal drugs while in Congress
Trump rediscovers his odd interest in U.S. ownership of Greenland
Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to state murder charges in New York
The oddest part about Trump tapping ‘The Apprentice’ producer for a second term post
By stepping on rakes, Trump ruins his own ‘honeymoon’ phase
Musk’s power over Republicans has an eerie historical parallel
Trump’s post about how we ‘subsidize’ Canada is nonsense
New report accuses the Israeli military of indiscriminately killing civilians in Gaza
The partisan gamesmanship over who gets to appoint judges is hardly new
Senate Democrats dig into the Supreme Court’s ‘ethical crisis’ in scathing new report
What we know about the Christmas market attack in Germany so far
Elon Musk unleashes shutdown chaos as he flexes his power
I ran against Fani Willis. Here’s what I said about her decision to hire Nathan Wade.
Trump’s suit against a legendary pollster could spell disaster for the whole industry
It’s time to bring Austin Tice home
Congress passes bill to avert government shutdown ahead of holidays
Friday’s Mini-Report, 12.20.24
Team Trump pushes back on ‘President Musk’ talk amid spending bill negotiations
Ask Jordan: Does accepting a pardon mean admitting guilt?
This gloriously chaotic college football season got the playoff it deserves
Violent crime rates are down. Trump and the GOP are noticeably silent about it.
Why Elon Musk’s support for Germany’s far-right party matters
Why Trump’s debt ceiling gamble failed
New findings in Gilgo Beach serial killer case send an unmistakable message
Fani Willis didn’t deserve to be disqualified from prosecuting Trump in Georgia
But his emails? Team Trump’s private emails spark concerns
Texas buys billboards warning migrants they could be raped if they travel to the U.S. border
Michael Vick can teach this college team about far more than football
Under GOP bill, funding for pediatric cancer research was cast aside
Elon Musk doesn’t seem to understand what a government shutdown means
Why Republicans should expect their disarray to continue in 2025
Trump tries and fails to call the shots on Capitol Hill (again)
Republicans scramble to clean up their own mess as shutdown deadline nears
Mike Johnson’s speakership is already in trouble, thanks to Elon Musk
Trump is already testing democracy — and America is getting a failing grade
I’ve faced Trump’s crusade to punish his enemies. Congress can still stop him.
Rachel Maddow on Tulsi Gabbard: Six things about Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence
Josh Hawley and John Kennedy derail Senate hearing on sports betting with anti-trans bigotry
The many faces of Aaron Rodgers
Elon Musk as House speaker would be the perfect result of the GOP’s long devolution
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 12.19.24
TikTok exec and investors try to charm Trump as potential ban looms
Why the weak Republican allegations against Liz Cheney matter
Congress’ spending deal was a mess. Trump and Musk’s response was disastrous.
What Trump is trying to achieve by going after Liz Cheney
Wisconsin school shooting victims remembered as teen musician and beloved teacher
Why Trump is suddenly fixated on getting rid of the debt ceiling
Luigi Mangione, suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting, to face federal charges
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.19.24: Why Sherrod Brown isn’t giving a ‘farewell’ speech
Trump, allies aren’t done talking about a possible third term
Poll: Much of the public disapproves of Elon Musk’s role on Trump’s team
5 surprisingly simple tips to enjoy a merry, less-stressed holiday season
Mangione waives extradition, will return to N.Y. to face charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Georgia appeals court disqualifies Fani Willis from Trump election prosecution
Pretending he has an electoral mandate, Trump keeps making stuff up
Is the speaker’s gavel slowly slipping away from Mike Johnson?
Trump and Musk reject bipartisan spending deal ahead of shutdown deadline
The case for charging Luigi Mangione with terrorism
Liz Cheney is the House GOP’s first sacrifice to Trump’s revenge campaign
Mike Johnson’s shutdown convo with Elon Musk has an ominous historical parallel
These Dems aren’t doing themselves any favors trying to normalize Trump and Musk in advance
Indiana executed a man in near-secret this week. It shouldn’t be that way.
Trump to nominate failed Senate candidate Herschel Walker as U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas
The shadow of Trump’s 2020 fake electors scheme hangs over 2024 Electoral College vote
Yes, Justice Alito was wrong, but this federal judge was also wrong to say so
Democrats missed a huge opportunity by not elevating AOC
Trump accuses juror in N.Y. criminal case of ‘grave’ misconduct but details are scant
Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok’s challenge to law that could ban it
House Ethics Committee votes to release Matt Gaetz report after all
How we can avoid a repeat of New Jersey’s great drone panic of 2024
Trump will sue over anything, no matter how frivolous. We can add polls to the list.
How Trump’s views about vaccines have grown more dangerous
Indiana congresswoman says she will spurn GOP caucus to help Elon Musk’s DOGE group
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s ‘slave mentality’ comments should anger all Latinos
RFK Jr. tries to convince GOP senators he’s not going to mess with the polio vaccine
Meet Forbes Media’s first female CEO in the company’s 107-year history
Trump rages about the ‘sickness’ of Luigi Mangione fans
After ABC settlement, emboldened Trump goes after Iowa pollster Ann Selzer
The GOP’s bogus Biden impeachment effort reaches its pitiful end
Americans are falling prey to drone conspiracy theories. Trump isn’t helping
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione indicted in New York on murder charges
Trump may try to privatize the Postal Service. His foes should welcome the fight.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez loses bid to serve as top Democrat on House Oversight Committee
Trump denies he has any part in whether DeSantis picks Lara Trump for Florida Senate seat
“The Barn: The Secret History of a Murder in Mississippi” With Wright Thompson
Congress’ worst Christmas tradition is well underway
Texas AG Ken Paxton just broke a fragile abortion truce between states
Judge declines to overturn Trump’s guilty verdicts in New York over immunity ruling
Kamala Harris is reportedly eyeing another White House run. That would be a mistake.
GOP representative-elect calls for ‘more Daniel Pennys’ because ‘far too many Jordan Neelys’ exist
Lawsuits target scholarships aimed at diversifying health care
U.S. officials say they want peace for Syrians. Their actions tell a much different story.
Monday’s Mini-Report, 12.16.24
Madison police identify 15-year-old female student as Wisconsin school shooter
The problem(s) with Trump’s ‘border czar’ threatening prosecutions
Richard Grenell tapped for influential post, despite controversial record
Trump’s DOGE advisers have forgotten this lesson from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Trump pressed on foreign fears about Tulsi Gabbard and sensitive secrets
Why Mitch McConnell’s latest clashes with Trump matter
In Trump’s second term, will USPS privatization be on the table?
In North Carolina, the consequences of Trump’s conspiracy theories still matter
Trump’s effort to move the Jan. 6 goalposts is literally unbelievable
Why inauguration influence-peddling seems even worse under Trump
Some Republicans want even more friction between you and the IRS
The New Jersey drone scare is a privacy wake-up call
My church kept ICE from deporting our neighbor Jose. The Bible told us so.
ABC to give $15 million to Trump presidential library to settle defamation suit
Mysterious drone sightings are causing alarm. Trump says ‘shoot them down.’
Texas’ lawsuit against a N.Y. doctor signals a new front in the fight over abortion access
Why Biden should pardon everyone on Trump’s enemies list
Kash Patel’s path to Senate confirmation has been remarkably smooth
North Carolina Republicans’ power grab reveals their deepest fear
Federal appeals court denies TikTok’s attempt to delay ban
We’re all rooting for Jamie Foxx. But his Netflix special is a missed opportunity.
Friday’s Mini-Report, 12.13.24
How you could soon see a Supreme Court hearing
Ask Jordan: Are pre-emptive pardons constitutional?
Billionaires and Democrats paying lip service to Trump are in for a rude awakening
GOP faces test with Elon Musk’s threat to fund primary challengers for Trump detractors
Pressed on the minimum wage, Trump offers another muddled message
Democrats should pay attention to Kristen McDonald Rivet’s election postmortem
After his acquittal, Daniel Penny gets the VIP treatment from JD Vance
Poll: Many Republicans wouldn’t be too concerned if Trump suspended laws
This state’s ‘Freedom to Read’ act sends a message to conservatives — and liberals
Luigi Mangione wasn’t insured by UnitedHealthcare, the company says
On vaccines, Trump wants RFK Jr. to explore a question that’s already been answered
Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski says she’s ‘not attached’ to Republican label
Democrats’ fundraising tactics aren’t just annoying. They’re backfiring.
Asked about alleged Putin chats, Trump says, ‘I can’t tell you’
As another Jan. 6 conspiracy theory collapses, JD Vance pretends otherwise
Trump tested his power by naming a new FBI director — and it worked
How Trump’s new ‘AI czar’ David Sacks went from MAGA critic to true believer
Coaching college football can’t be the plan Bill Belichick had for himself
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 12.12.24
Meta donates $1 million to inaugural fund as Zuckerberg tries to make nice with Trump
Lara Trump joining the Senate would be a wild new ethical frontier
Ocasio-Cortez could win key seat on House Oversight Committee. Liberals should be elated.
Chris Wray is taking a key guardrail of democracy with him when he leaves the FBI
Caitlin Clark responds to MAGA outrage over her white privilege comments
Rachel Maddow on Matt Whitaker: Six things to know about Trump’s pick to be NATO ambassador
To smear the FBI’s Chris Wray, Republicans rewrite recent history
McConnell acknowledges the toxic roots of Trump’s ‘America First’ rhetoric
Biden issues largest single-day act of clemency amid lingering anger over Hunter Biden pardon
Trump’s second term poised to give Republicans historic expansion of power
Christopher Wray just did exactly what FBI directors are not supposed to do
Key Republican source, accused of lying about the Bidens, pleads guilty
Trump is unsurprisingly Time magazine’s person of the year again
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.12.24: Poll offers New York’s Hochul discouraging news
GOP legislators complete post-election power grab in North Carolina
How Democratic Backsliding Happens With Steve Levitsky
When it comes to grocery prices, Trump suddenly changes his tune
Poll on Trump’s transition process offers good (and bad) news for the president-elect
Kari Lake latest losing candidate set to join Trump’s second term team
Trump says the U.S. ‘should have nothing to do with’ Syria. He’s right.
There’s a reason Joni Ernst doesn’t want to talk about Pete Hegseth anymore
Capitol Police arrest activist accused of attacking Nancy Mace, as witnesses dispute allegation
Hero worship for Luigi Mangione and Daniel Penny exposes America’s problem with vigilantes
Trump’s move to replace Lina Khan exposes JD Vance’s fake populism
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 12.11.24
Black activist sentenced for aiding Russian propaganda efforts in the U.S.
A new report shows how Trump weaponized the DOJ under Barr. Will Pam Bondi do the same?
Trump’s controversial inaugural committee chair tapped for ambassadorship
New report shows the lengths Trump’s DOJ went to quash leaks
Why has Elon Musk joined Trump in meetings with foreign leaders?
Christopher Wray says he is resigning as FBI director
Why Trump’s threat to jail Jan. 6 committee members is a very bad idea
Tom Cotton derails bipartisan PRESS Act for all the wrong reasons
The problem(s) with Trump vowing to waive environmental laws for big investors
Judge cancels The Onion’s purchase of Infowars
With its adaptation of ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ Netflix pulls off the impossible
Democrats aren’t alone in slamming Kash Patel’s prospective FBI nomination
With Liberty in Laundry Act, Republicans remain fixated on home appliances
Why Trump’s new announcement about Kimberly Guilfoyle matters
If you reflexively blamed this insurer for its proposed anesthesia policy, you were right
Joe Manchin’s support for Supreme Court reform is a sign
Trump plans to withhold citizenship from newborn Americans
How Harmeet Dhillon could upend the Justice Department’s safeguarding of civil rights
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 12.10.24
Matt Gaetz’s new gig as right-wing TV show host makes total sense
TikTok asks court to let Trump administration review the law that would ban the app
Democrats can work with DOGE. I know exactly where to start.
Adam Kinzinger had the perfect response to Trump’s strategy of attacks and lies
Republicans called Jan. 6 rioters un-American. Now they’re silent on Trump’s pardon vow.
Biden points to the one thing he learned from Trump (and he’s right)
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg responds to Trump’s motion to dismiss hush money case
What we know about Luigi Mangione, suspect charged in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Support for the ACA climbs, but Republican-imposed hurdles remain
How the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO illuminated anger over health insurance
Tuesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.10.24: Trump, DeSantis reportedly talked about Senate seat
On the Electoral College’s future, maybe Democrats should call Trump’s bluff
Republicans are far from done targeting Medicare, Social Security
Why Amnesty International and other experts say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
Why Trump is suddenly calling Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ‘governor’
Rape lawsuit against Jay-Z pits politically connected lawyers against each other
The problem(s) with Trump’s case against the FBI’s Chris Wray
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already falling in line with Trump’s corruption
What Syria’s triumphant rebels learned from Al Qaeda’s striking failures
A $3.1 million bet on the Eagles exposes a major flaw in sports betting
I resisted this detective’s sexual advances. Why I’ll never get to testify against him.
Trump’s pick for energy secretary thinks climate change is good, actually
How Syria’s Bashar al-Assad fell so quickly — and what the U.S. should do next
Why Juan Soto’s unfathomably huge contract is making so many people mad
Supreme Court declines to lift Trump’s gag order in New York case
Rebel forces just toppled the Syrian government. What comes next?
Officials: ‘Person of interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting arrested and identified
Screening process for Trump’s incoming team reportedly isn’t normal
Rep. Jasmine Crockett shut down this GOP claim about the Census
Trump’s new team marked by ex-cons, billionaires and failed candidates
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.9.24: Lara Trump steps down from RNC
Daniel Penny found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in Jordan Neely death
Jack Smith’s cases have wrapped up, but Jan. 6 civil cases remain
Will Republican senators who balk at Trump’s nominees face primaries?
Even after the election, Trump is still selling a lot of stuff
Contradictions overwhelm Trump’s immigration crackdown plans
Why Trump’s latest rhetoric about Jan. 6 pardons and committee members matters
DOGE has exposed the hypocrisy of those who rail against unelected bureaucrats
Trump’s NIH pick wants you to believe he’s a victim of government censorship
Trump is already backing off his most important campaign promise
‘Mary’ on Netflix is the cinematic propaganda the prosperity church craves
No matter how many times they’re debunked, Trump’s 2020 election fraud lies keep winning
Rudy Giuliani’s legal woes pile up as he allegedly ignores court orders in defamation case
Nick Fuentes faces battery charge after confrontation with woman over his misogynistic X post
Why Pete Hegseth’s future is in jeopardy
I watched Notre Dame being rebuilt. It’s more pristine than ever.
Democrats have an elitism problem. This New Yorker can bring them back down to earth.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ripple effect goes well beyond ticket sales
Obama still doesn’t get why Trump won. That’s the problem.
Obama trades optimism for harsh realism in speech on democracy
Macron rolls the dice in France
Here’s how much money Elon Musk spent to help Trump win the election
Right-wing crypto investor David Sacks to steer Trump’s policies on AI and crypto
Top charge dismissed against Daniel Penny in death of Jordan Neely
What’s at stake in the Supreme Court case on transgender health care
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter may have traveled to NYC from Atlanta 10 days before shooting
Ask Jordan: Will Mark Meadows’ case in Georgia go to trial?
MSNBC hosts share their 2024 Spotify Wrapped recaps
Why did Lindsey Graham change his tune about the Pete Hegseth allegations?
After Pete Hegseth claims, Lindsey Graham says anonymous sources ‘don’t count.’ He’s wrong.
North Carolina Democrats won the governor’s mansion. The GOP found a workaround.
Why the hype surrounding the DOGE endeavor is difficult to take seriously
Trump is still standing by Pete Hegseth — for now
Friday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.6.24: Elon Musk spent more than $250 million to boost Trump
U.S. job market bounces back, adds 227,000 jobs in November
Federal appeals court upholds law that could ban TikTok in U.S.
Trump picks Republican opponent of the IRS to lead the IRS
GOP’s Tuberville flunks yet another simple constitutional test
Republicans weigh in on preemptive pardons in unintentionally funny ways
Trump’s nominations present a once-in-a-century test for the Senate
Trump’s elevation of Charles Kushner has eerie historical parallels
Why the threat of bird flu makes this presidential transition problematic
House lawmakers vote down Democrats’ effort to release the Gaetz ethics report
With Cabinet picks, Trump tries to turn the White House into the Fox (News) den
Thursday’s Mini-Report, 12.5.24
Some Dems are excited about Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE. Their optimism feels naive.
When to lean in — or let go — if politics enter your family holiday gathering
What Peter Navarro’s return to the White House portends for Trump’s next term
Memphis police regularly use excessive force and discriminate against Black people, DOJ says
Rule changes helped save baseball — but the ‘Golden At-Bat’ idea is an abomination
GOP’s answer for Americans concerned about the economy? Tax cuts for billionaires
What the investigation into the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO likely entails
Russian TV host gleefully claims Trump’s Cabinet will ‘dismantle’ America, report says
On tax breaks, Republicans confront a price tag they didn’t want to see
Shell casings at the scene of CEO’s shooting could offer clues to a motive
Possible preemptive pardons from Biden spark Democratic debate
Just how many billionaires does Trump intend to name to his team?
Trump’s transition process burdened by setbacks he hasn’t noticed
Trump’s Cabinet choices are dreadful. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
With the election over, Republicans are suddenly interested in cutting Social Security
This Amy Coney Barrett question should encourage trans activists to keep fighting
Elon Musk’s feud with a Delaware court has taken a deeply personal turn
South Korea’s democracy prevailed — but it wasn’t guaranteed
Trump’s talk of targeting Mexico is not only misguided, it’s downright reckless
California Democrat projected to flip seat in final House race, cementing GOP’s tiny majority
Wednesday’s Mini-Report, 12.4.24
Why Trump’s attempt to dismiss the New York hush money case warrants attention
MAGA podcasters plan for their close-ups in Trump’s second term
Ted Cruz’s angry letter about artificial intelligence policies is unintentionally revealing
Trump seeks to toss Georgia state criminal case before he becomes president again
House Democrat to force a vote on the Matt Gaetz ethics report
South Koreans just saved their democracy. That should make Americans hopeful.
As gas prices fall, the relevance of Trump’s misguided campaign promises lingers
Neil Gorsuch stayed quiet as the Supreme Court debated an anti-trans law
Montana lawmakers reject measure to ban Rep. Zooey Zephyr from women’s restroom in state Capitol
In Congress, the Republicans’ ‘fealty caucus’ is already too big
Key consumer watchdog agency faces worrisome future under Trump
South Korea just gave Donald Trump a warning — if his opponents are listening
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.4.24: Final U.S. House race is called for Dem
There’s new reason to see Trump’s crypto endeavor as problematic
On pardons for Jan. 6 rioters, Trump wasn’t waiting for a ‘green light’
As Pete Hegseth faces fresh allegations, Trump considers a replacement
UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in ‘targeted’ attack outside NYC hotel, police say
Why a judge accused Joe Biden of rewriting history when pardoning Hunter
Why Trump lost his choice to lead the DEA after just three days
Trump’s ‘madman’ hardball tactics are unlikely to bring back the hostages
Trans lives are on the line at the Supreme Court — and it’s hard to be optimistic
Pete Hegseth’s drinking worried his Fox News colleagues, sources tell NBC News
There are many reasons to disqualify Pete Hegseth. His opinions on women are enough.
Joe Biden’s well-intentioned Ozempic plan officially pathologizes fatness
Charles Kushner isn’t the only presidential in-law getting a boost from Trump
Village People singer who wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.’ says Trump using the song has brought in millions
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 12.3.24
Trump’s lawyers cite Jack Smith and Hunter Biden in moving to dismiss New York case
Hunter Biden’s pardon exposes a deeper problem in our justice system
Kendrick Lamar rapped ‘They Not Like Us,’ and Drake decided to prove it
McConnell is the wrong guy to whine about ‘political games,’ judicial nominations
Why Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ an agency that protects your money
Despite victories, Republicans eye even more voting restrictions
After Biden pardons his son, Trump campaign asks supporters for money to fight ‘corruption’
Why Hunter Biden’s special counsel cited Steve Bannon after Hunter’s pardon
The problem(s) with Tuberville’s absurd defense of Pete Hegseth
Several Trump personnel picks have backgrounds in snake oil sales
To Trump-proof the Pentagon, Senate Democrats push a specific, good idea
Manchin pitches one last bad idea, says Biden should pardon Trump
Trump’s election lies aren’t dead — just dormant
Abortion bans are killing women — and states like Texas want to hide the truth
Supreme Court to hear historic argument on transgender rights
The NFL’s penalizing players for mimicking violence is the height of hypocrisy
Republicans won big this year, but the data suggest its win streak may not last
Separated: An un-American Tragedy airs on MSNBC Saturday 12/7 at 9pm ET
Joe Biden chose fatherly love over his duties as president
Charles Kushner, Trump’s choice for ambassador to France, has quite a background
I’m a former FBI agent. Kash Patel’s problems go beyond his incompetence.
Claims from conspiratorial ‘2000 Mules’ film spark new apology
Why the Republicans’ new tall tale about the southern border matters
The unfair prosecution of Hunter Biden is over — finally
Monday’s Campaign Round-Up, 12.2.24: The race for DNC chair heats up
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s choice to lead the Defense Department, faces brutal new allegations
As Trump tries to pry power away from Congress, will Republicans go along?
The vanishingly small House Republican majority comes into focus
The problem with Trump’s reaction to the Hunter Biden pardon
Why Kash Patel shouldn’t (but might) be confirmed as FBI director
Trump learned some lessons from his first term. But so did we.
The House GOP will need to overcome its own drama to deliver for Trump
Trump says his tariffs on Mexico will lower overdose deaths. Biden’s policies already have.
President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden, reversing course as term nears end
How Trump’s public health picks could undermine Americans’ safety
Trump’s Truth Social tariffs pledge is a teachable moment for America
Trump isn’t the only one in his incoming administration with an affinity for strongmen
Nonprofit groups are in the Trump administration’s crosshairs