Rachel Maddow

As Iran War Pushes Up Oil Prices, Putin Can Barely Conceal a Smirk The Trump administration has rolled back some efforts to put pressure on Russia’s economy, and held out the possibility of easing sanctions further.

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No detainees at Baltimore ICE facility during congressional visit The visit follows a federal judge’s Friday order to limit the number of detainees in the Baltimore facility to 56 across all five holding rooms.

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Masuma Khan has lived in Altadena for nearly 30 years.

Last year, despite having no criminal history, she was detained by ICE and denied the medication she needed to breathe. Her family contacted my office, and we successfully advocated for her release.

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Way to spread the word, @rubbercityresist.bsky.social 👏✊

Thousands protested yesterday at 70+ Citizens Bank branches in 13 states, from Virginia to Vermont.

Our message was clear: Stop financing notorious ICE prison companies CoreCivic and The GEO Group.

#deicecitizensbank #deicecitizens #iceout

Protesters gather outside Citizens Bank branches over ICE ties The protests come as part of a larger nationwide movement criticizing the bank's financial ties to federal immigration forces.

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Solidarity protest held for McAllen family detained by ICE

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“We’re just hiding them in a parking garage somewhere..."

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As oil prices soar, Trump’s boast about “stabilizing” gas prices looks ridiculous Four days ago, the president touted the “decisive action” his administration took “to help keep down the oil prices.” Oops.

"Four days ago, the president touted the “decisive action” his administration took 'to help keep down the oil prices.' Oops."

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Team Trump says (and does) all the wrong things as Russia helps Iran during the U.S. war As Russia provides intelligence that could put Americans at risk, the White House responds by easing Russian oil sanctions.

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Anti-ICE protesters march from Route 58 to Riverhead Town Hall Sunday afternoon The Riverhead protest march was the fourth anti-ICE action this weekend across Long Island, amid a recent uptick in ICE enforcement activities and arrests.

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Rally against ICE detention facility among concerned residents in Social Circle More than 100 people attended the rally outside Walton County's Historic Courthouse in Monroe.

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What exactly is the Pentagon paying these AI companies to do to us?

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Army sergeant from Kentucky killed in Saudi Arabia ‘gave ultimate sacrifice’ Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky., died from injuries sustained during an enemy attack on Saudi Arabia.

Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky., died from injuries sustained during an enemy attack on March 1. Pennington was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, Colo. www.stripes.com/branches/arm...

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"The country has also detained a U.S. citizen, which has not been previously reported..."

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the president has no idea what he has set in motion. none.

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The WSJ calls it “the most severe energy crisis since the 1970s.” ⛽️

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Gonzales is out in Texas, and Dems see a chance to beat ‘The AKGuy’ Brandon Herrera’s controversial online presence and hardline politics could open another opportunity for House Democrats in a deep-red district.

"Herrera has come under fire for a long history of posting Nazi imagery and his involvement in the Sons of Confederate Veterans...

"His line 'I often think about putting a gun in my mouth. So, I’m basically an honorary veteran' was a flashpoint for criticism..."

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Long-delayed Jan. 6 plaque honoring police installed in Capitol at 4 a.m. The memorial honoring officers who defended the Capitol was required by law to be installed by March 2023.

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Americans Are Now a Target in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown A WSJ investigation tracked the U.S. citizens caught in the crosshairs of an aggressive federal campaign to detain and demonize dissenters.

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QAnon luminaries say they’ve drafted the Trump “national emergency” declaration to scuttle the midterm elections:

Rachel Maddow on Kristi Noem: Five things to know about Trump's pick for homeland security secretary YouTube video by MS NOW

it’s not like we couldn’t have seen this coming (more than a year ago)…

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an "executive" smile!

The U.S. economy lost jobs in 0 of the 48 months Joe Biden was president. It has lost jobs in 6 of the 14 months of Trump's second term.

Last 14 months of Biden's term:

+1.74m jobs

First 14 months of Trump's term:

150,000 jobs

(total! for the whole 14 months!)

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