Rachel Maddow's Blog
October 7, 2025
Republicans bite their tongues as Trump cancels projects in their districts
The Trump administration cut more than 300 grants for energy projects across the country last week, but it wasn't just projects in Democratic districts.
Republicans think they’re winning the messaging war — even as polls show they’re losing
The GOP is taking solace in recent polling gains over the shutdown and explaining away their current disadvantage.
AOC mocks MAGA masculinity with Stephen Miller quip — and touches a nerve
Ocasio-Cortez could hardly contain her joy after Trump adviser Stephen Miller responded to her attack on the administration’s performative masculinity.
Unearthed ICE documents highlight Trump administration’s social media surveillance plans
Plus, a mysterious group targets Gov. Wes Moore with racist AI videos, Trump seeks gratitude over TikTok, and more — all in this week’s Tuesday Tech Drop.
Ari Melber: Democrats go full ‘Swiftie’ to mock Trump
Ari Melber highlights how Democrats like Gavin Newsom are using "Actually Romantic," a new song from Taylor Swift's “The Life of a Showgirl,” to troll Trump.
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene's break from the GOP on the shutdown is significant
Marjorie Taylor Greene broke with her party on the shutdown and echoed Democrats' complaints about subsidies for Obamacare ending. That's bad news for Trump.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s necklace did the talking for her Monday
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was given a necklace made of made of South Carolina Sweetgrass at the International African American Museum in Charleston.
JD Vance is blaming undocumented patients for long ER wait times. He should blame himself.
GOP leaders have accused Democrats (among other things) of shutting down the government to ensure that taxpayer money funds emergency care for undocumented immigrants.
Sen. Graham on Comey: 'What the hell would you recall?'
While Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) criticized former FBI Director James Comey's past actions before the 2016 election.
Trump and his team add the NFL to its growing list of culture war targets
Given football's popularity, common sense might suggest that Donald Trump would be eager to align himself with the NFL. He just can't seem to help himself.
