ICE agents dressed in paramilitary costume and terrorizing communities with heavy-handed tactics appear to have thought their abuses would earn them respect and obedience. On the contrary, Americans are only becoming more agitated and inclined to resist ICE’s overstepping. Amanda Otero, co-executive director of Take Action Minnesota, talks with Rachel Maddow about organizing anti-ICE protests … Read more
BREAKING: HAHA! Jimmy Kimmel publicly humiliates Trump over accepting an award he didn’t win and offers Donald one of HIS many awards…for price! The late-night talk show host and prominent Trump critic wasted no time in roasting the president for the pathetic display that played out in the Oval Office today as Venezuelan opposition leader … Read more
BREAKING: VICTORY! California scores a massive win against Trump as an appeals court rejects the Republican attempt to block the state’s new Congressional maps. The blue wave is coming… “Republicans’ weak attempt to silence voters failed. California voters overwhelmingly supported Prop 50 – to respond to Trump’s rigging in Texas – and that is exactly … Read more
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! Terry Gross, host of “Fresh Air,” made a special appearance Thursday night on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” following a major milestone for the long-running radio program: its 50th anniversary on air. … Read more
As Stephen Colbert marked his 60th birthday, his name appeared on TIME’s list of the 100 Most Influential People of 2025—and it instantly made people stop mid-scroll. On the surface, the choice made perfect sense. The sharpest voice in late-night television. The mind behind some of the most incisive, thoughtful satire on the air. The … Read more
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the interim authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of “high-quality,” sanctioned oil to the U.S. The move comes after U.S. forces on Saturday captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, hauling them to New York City to face criminal drug charges. Trump … Read more
HARLEM — In a sermon that quickly spread across social media, a prominent Harlem pastor delivered a blistering critique of former President Donald J. Trump, drawing parallels between Mr. Trump and Venezuela’s embattled leader, Nicolás Maduro. From the pulpit of the historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, Reverend Kevin Johnson, senior pastor of the 217-year-old congregation, spoke … Read more
U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., has died at age 65. LaMalfa represented the 1st Congressional District, part of Northern California, and was chair of the Congressional Western Caucus. His death brings House Republicans’ majority down to 218–213. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., confirmed LaMalfa’s death on X. “Jacquie and I are devastated about the sudden … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., will receive a formal censure letter and that he has directed Secretary of the Navy John Phelan to review the retired Navy captain’s retirement rank and pay and provide a recommendation in 45 days, sharply escalating an investigation alleging he made “seditious statements” that … Read more
Rachel Maddow’s career has often intersected with political controversy, reflecting both her high-profile platform and the polarized nature of contemporary American politics. One prominent example came during the Trump administration, when her show extensively covered allegations of corruption and executive overreach. While many viewers praised Maddow for detailed investigative reporting, critics accused her of bias … Read more