This week Rachel and Aaron explore the good, the bad and the ugly. Why is Schumer’s vote to keep the government open an important political move? What prompted a pissed-off federal judge to issue an order from the bench? And what do the latest poll numbers mean for Trump 2.0? Plus: adios, habeas corpus. And we drop into a fiery town hall meeting in North Carolina’s bright red 11th Congressional District.

LINKS:

* Rachel on The Cycle: Never Interrupt Your Enemy When They Are Making a Mistake

* MSNBC: ‘A sham: Federal judge blasts Trump admin on improper firings of federal workers; orders rehiring

* Quinnipiac University Poll: Voters’ Ratings on Economy and Trump Dip

* NBC March 2025 Poll

* Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game

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