Trump generously makes up an approval rating for himself, defying reality
Why is the president brazenly lying about his public support? It’s not just about ego, it’s about the success of his ...
As Trump’s support falters, some Republicans start inching away
The president may demand unflinching loyalty from GOP lawmakers, but his party’s wall suddenly has some visible cracks.
Republicans silent after Trump reportedly slashes funds for Alzheimer’s center
If you’re looking for a poster child for something this administration is doing that has no apparent support from anyone, I think you’ve got your winner.
Maddow: To block Trump's agenda, help Republican politicians find their spines
Rachel Maddow emphasizes the importance of resistance by Republican legislators to Donald Trump's agenda, and points out that ...
Youngkin fails to stand up to Trump as federal cuts threaten thousands in Virginia
Although some Republicans can't seem to bear what the president is doing to their states, they're too scared to say they’re ...
The GOP’s ‘Putin wing’ moves from the fringes to the White House
There was a small Republican contingent in Congress that repeatedly sided with Russia’s wishes. Now, evidently, it’s Donald ...
One month into Trump’s second term, many feel buyer’s remorse
As we pause at the one-month mark, the question isn’t whether the president is engaging in maximalist radicalism. The ...
Key congressional Republicans have powers they’re choosing not to use
Susan Collins believes the White House and DOGE may be breaking the law. She doesn’t, however, seem eager to use her ...
Pence positions himself as one of Trump’s last remaining Republican critics
In an unprecedented dynamic, one of the president’s key intraparty foes is the former Republican vice president who served at ...
'Have you considered resigning?': Maddow calls out Trump staffers who fired nuclear safety personnel
Rachel Maddow follows the reporting on Donald Trump's reckless firing of federal employees who work in the nuclear industry, ...
Kash Patel’s FBI confirmation shows a rule book rewritten
The Senate vote on Patel signals to Trump that there are no limits. The old standards have been shattered. It is a new and ...
GOP senator on Musk’s cuts: ‘Congress can’t do anything except complain’
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley suggested Congress is powerless to stop cuts by DOGE. That’s plainly untrue.