Job growth beat expectations in October, jobless rate improves
Expectations showed projections of about 530,000 new jobs added October. As it turns out, we did even better than that.
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Facing defeat, Trump takes aim at his own country's democracy
What would it look like if a would-be autocrat tried to take power in the United States in defiance of Americans' will? We no longer need to wonder.
Thursday's Mini-Report, 11.5.20
Today's edition of quick hits.
Pressed for evidence of 'fraud,' Team Trump ducks into a van
After alleging election fraud in Nevada, Ric Grenell was pressed to present some kind of evidence to bolster his claim. It didn't turn out well.
As vote counts continue, Team Trump can't keep its story straight
Perhaps the president's followers are chanting contradictory messages because Team Trump is struggling to keep its post-election story straight.
Thursday's Campaign Round-Up, 11.5.20
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
The national landscape on drug policy takes a dramatic turn
For decades, the "war on drugs" moved in one punitive direction. Now, the landscape is unrecognizable when compared to drug policies from the recent past.
US sees a tragic new milestone as coronavirus pandemic intensifies
Trump told his followers that the coronavirus pandemic would simply cease to be an issue the moment Election Day came and went. He was mistaken.
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Under Trump, formerly stalwart CDC goes soft on meat plants
In this segment from April 28, 2020, Rachel Maddow looks at how the CDC's guidance on worker safety against COVID-19 infection in meat processing plants appears distinctly, and unusually, less forceful than CDC guidance has been in other situations in different presidential administrations.
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Even some Republicans aren't on board with Trump's election rhetoric
Before Election Day, Republicans bit their tongues in response to Trump's bogus election rhetoric. After Election Day, it's apparently a different story.
Why Maine's Susan Collins has more than one reason to celebrate
Not only is Susan Collins on track to win a fifth term, but she's likely to be in a very influential position in the next Congress.
Trump asks election questions he ought to know the answers to
Trump's election night speech appeared designed to undermine confidence in his own country's election system. His latest tweets were no better.
American voters show up in droves, push turnout to 120-year high
I'm delighted to see turnout reach levels unseen in over a century, but those who see the results as proof that our voting system is fine are mistaken.
Dems hold onto House, but fail to grow their majority
Trump's prediction that Republicans would take the House was difficult to take seriously, but that doesn't mean House Dems are celebrating the 2020 results
Tuesday's Mini-Report, 11.3.20
Today's edition of quick hits.
Trump's elusive health care plan will apparently have to wait
If you were waiting to see Trump's elusive health care plan before Election Day, I have some bad news for you.
Tuesday's Campaign Round-Up, 11.3.20
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
As the campaign ends, Trump never found his closing message
As Election Day arrives, I can honestly say I haven't the foggiest idea what Trump wants to do with another four years in power.
In intelligence briefings, Trump knows what he wants to hear
Trump's approach to intelligence is a bit like his media consumption: he seeks out those who'll tell him what he wants to hear.
At campaign's end, Trump revives 'The Snake'
There's something oddly perfect about Donald Trump reviving "The Snake" as the 2020 campaign comes to a close.
GOP lawyer: 'My party is destroying itself on the Altar of Trump'
The nation's leading Republican election lawyer is publicly warning his GOP brethren about the dangers of their misguided partnership with Donald Trump.
Scott Atlas finds new ways to become even more controversial
There were questions as to why the one person Donald Trump listens to most on the coronavirus pandemic was speaking to a Kremlin-backed propaganda outlet.
Trump doubles down on conspiracy theory about doctors, hospitals
In the presidential race's closing days, Trump is comfortable wrapping up the campaign by trying to smear hospitals and medical professionals.
As pandemic intensifies, Trump says he's ready to oust Fauci
As a policy matter, this is indefensible, but as a political matter, it's just as difficult to explain.