Deadline: White House

“A white knuckle day”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the implications of Mark Meadows’ testimony in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s multiple investigations into the ex-president, the ever more crowded Republican primary field as candidates seek to set themselves apart from the twice-impeached, once-indicted former president, Supreme ...

Special Preview: Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News

As a bonus for listeners, we’re sharing a preview of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà News,” a new original podcast series from MSNBC. In each episode, Rachel Maddow and co-host Isaac-Davy Aronson seek a deeper understanding of a story in today's ...

“A sprawling case”

Nicolle Wallace discusses breaking news on a still-at-large classified document the ex-president allegedly kept after his presidency, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ expanding investigation into the Big Lie that is now crossing state lines, pushback to Governor Ron DeSantis’ ...

“One man professional firing squad”

Nicolle Wallace discusses a new focus for Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation of the ex-president as cybersecurity specialist Chris Kreb’s firing comes under scrutiny, a rocky start to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential bid as he faces an expanding primary ...

“They followed him off a cliff”

Nicolle Wallace discusses new reporting on the White House documents at Mar-a-Lago as Special Counsel Jack Smith appears to wrap up his investigation, the ex-president’s reckless advice to House Republicans as the U.S. barrels towards a catastrophic default on its ...

“A Hail Mary move”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the anniversary of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the ex-president’s latest attempt to fend off accountability in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into his handling of classified documents, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ strange launch ...

“Zeroing in”

Nicolle Wallace discusses brand new reporting on the direction of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the ex-president’s handling of classified documents as his former defense attorney speaks out after resigning, the travel advisory for Florida issued by the NAACP ...

“It’s all about the obstruction”

Nicolle Wallace discusses another preposterous episode in the Republican’s effort to rewrite the January 6th insurrection as the House Judiciary’s Subcommittee on “weaponization” brought out so-called whistleblowers whose FBI security clearances have been revoked, the plummeting confidence in the Supreme ...

“A litany of lurid and shocking incidents”

Nicolle Wallace discusses shocking allegations against Rudy Giuliani including offering to sell presidential pardons and sexual misconduct, Governor Ron DeSantis’ latest assault on education in his state as he defunds diversity programs at public universities, the rise of violence towards ...

“The known liar inside his own silo”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the problem with CNN’s defense of their town hall with the ex-president, his family’s participation in an event that was intending to host extreme antisemitic speakers before backlash inspired a change in lineup, a new lawsuit from ...

“Broken, false, and politically craven”

Nicolle Wallace discusses Rep. George Santos’ appearance in court after the Department of Justice leveled 13 charges against the freshman Congressman, the aftermath of the liable verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s civil lawsuit against the ex-president and the possible consequences ...

“The violent collision of hate and easy access”

“The tip of the spear”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the four members of the Proud Boys found guilty for seditious conspiracy in the January 6th insurrection, the implications that verdict has in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the former president’s role, new revelations in Supreme ...

“The same standard as any and all other public servants”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the Senate hearing on the recent discovery of a slew of ethical lapses by Supreme Court justices raising questions about the branch’s disclosure standards, testimony from another alleged assault victim in E. Jean Carroll’s case against the ...

“A crucial building block”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the ex-president’s literal embrace of a January 6th insurrectionist on the campaign trail as we’ve learned that his former vice president, Mike Pence, has given testimony to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s grand jury, how continuous attacks on ...

“A crisis of confidence and legitimacy”

Nicolle Wallace discusses new details about the firing of Tucker Carlson from Fox News, updates from E. Jean Carroll’s civil case against the ex-president as Carroll testifies in front of a jury, another attack on democracy – this time out ...

“Champion of conspiracy theories”

Nicolle Wallace discusses Tucker Carlson’s shocking exit from Fox News, what the network’s reasoning behind the departure could have been, breaking news from Fulton County DA Fani Willis that an indictment announcement will come this summer, the GOP’s efforts to ...

“The constant fear-mongering and stoking of distrust”

Nicolle Wallace discusses developments in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s probe into the ex-president with one of his legal advisers being interviewed, more consequences to those who `spread election conspiracies in 2020 as Fox News and Mike Lindell are ordered to ...

“Over before it started”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the breaking news in the Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News defamation trial as the parties settled for $787.5 million before opening statements were made, the right’s escalating attack on trans Americans, and more. Joined by: Andrew ...

“We ought to buckle up”

Nicolle Wallace discusses what’s next for Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the ex-president, the-ex president’s eight-hour deposition in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ fraud investigation, a new ruling from the Supreme Court that will temporarily keep the abortion ...

“An extraordinary and unexpected plot twist”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the bombshell pre-trial hearing in Dominion Voting Systems’ defamation suit against Fox where the judge sanctioned Fox for allegedly withholding evidence, new tea leaves in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the former president’s classified materials stored ...

“A political spark that continues to jolt our politics”

Nicolle Wallace discusses Friday’s ruling from a Texas judge revoking FDA approval for a common abortion medication and the implications that ruling has across the nation, another mass shooting in America as the two expelled Tennessee lawmakers who protested alongside ...

“Descent into autocracy”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the continued fallout in Tennessee as their state GOP moves to remove three lawmakers who joined demonstrators protesting after the mass shooting in Nashville. Joined by: Matt Dowd, Charlie Sykes, Rep. Barbara Lee, Priscilla Thompson, Melissa Murray, ...

Prosecuting Donald Trump: The Manhattan Arraignment

Former President Donald Trump has pled not guilty to 34 criminal charges. Veteran prosecutors Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord explain what the indictment tells us about how D.A. Alvin Bragg plans to build his case.

“Arrested and arraigned”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the newly unsealed indictment of the ex-president after he was arraigned and arrested in Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s hush money case, the long month ahead for him, more bad news for Trump allies as former officials are ...