At Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump took swipes at each other in their addresses Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has rejected President Donald Trump’s assertion that “Canada lives because of the United States.” “Canada and the United States have built a remarkable partnership in the economy, in security, and in … Read more
BREAKING: Trump gets nightmare news about his White House ballroom as a federal judge expresses grave skepticism that he has the legal authority to build it at all. This is absolutely beautiful… “Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?” Judge Richard … Read more
The California governor planned to respond to Trump’s Greenland takeover remarks on Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland Gavin Newsom called out Donald Trump on Wednesday for allegedly blocking his speaking appearance at the World Economic Forum, where the California governor was set to respond to the president’s remarks about acquiring Greenland. “How weak and pathetic do … Read more
In late 2025 and early 2026, Congress has increasingly defied President Trump, passing measures that reverse or block his policy initiatives. This includes votes on war powers, healthcare, and science funding, as detailed on “The Rachel Maddow Show.” Maddow delivered the news with a sense of momentum, highlighting Republican defections as significant rebukes in a … Read more
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
On Friday afternoon at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the 2025 Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Political Journalism unfolded less like a media victory lap than a reckoning. The journalists honored — Rachel Maddow, Jon Stewart, Scott Pelley, Peter Alexander, John Dickerson, Julio Vaqueiro, and a range of local and investigative reporters — gathered amid an … Read more
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday evening condemned the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling the operation both “unlawful” and “unwise.” In a lengthy post on X, Harris acknowledged that Maduro is a “brutal” and “illegitimate” dictator but said that President Donald Trump’s actions in Venezuela “do not … Read more