McCarthy made a ‘promise’ with his Fox News gambit, but to whom? ...Plus, What's behind the rise in America's 'extremist, mass-killing problem'

Kevin McCarthy said he gave Tucker Carlson exclusive access to Jan. 6 security footage because he "promised." But to whom did he make this "promise"?

Friday, February 24, 2023 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS McCarthy made a 'promise' with his Fox News gambit, but to whom? McCarthy made a 'promise' with his Fox News gambit, but to whom? Kevin McCarthy said he gave Tucker Carlson exclusive access to Jan. 6 security footage because he "promised." But to whom did he make this "promise"? MORE Inviting disaster, a Republican 'pro-default' caucus takes shape On the debt ceiling, some Republicans are pointing a gun at the economy, seeking a ransom. Other Republicans have already decided to pull the trigger. MORE Inviting disaster, a Republican 'pro-default' caucus takes shape On the debt ceiling, some Republicans are pointing a gun at the economy, seeking a ransom. Other Republicans have already decided to pull the trigger. MORE New Republican bill would make the AR-15 the 'national gun' Earlier this month, Rep. Andrew Clyde thought it'd be a good idea to hand out small gifts to his congressional colleagues. MORE New Republican bill would make the AR-15 the 'national gun' Earlier this month, Rep. Andrew Clyde thought it'd be a good idea to hand out small gifts to his congressional colleagues. MORE What's behind the rise in America's 'extremist, mass-killing problem' Oren Segal, vice president of the Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism, talks with Alex Wagner about what is behind the rise in violent anti-Semitic and other hate-inspired attacks and deadly right-wing domestic extremist incidents. MORE What's behind the rise in America's 'extremist, mass-killing problem' Oren Segal, vice president of the Anti-Defamation League Center on Extremism, talks with Alex Wagner about what is behind the rise in violent anti-Semitic and other hate-inspired attacks and deadly right-wing domestic extremist incidents. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Florida students protest DeSantis overreach on trans health records, diversity issues Former Arizona A.G. sat on report debunking Big Lie as he continued to spread it As Guantanamo's prison population shrinks, GOP faces challenge Why a new round of attack ads about Medicare 'cuts' are on the air NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER