Trump's questionable move on drug cartels

And Maddow talks with Bishop Budde following her powerful plea to Trump

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 THE LATEST One of the biggest unanswered questions in the aftermath of Enrique Tarrio's pardon By Cynthia Miller-Idriss Shortly after being sworn in as president, Donald Trump commuted the sentence of Enrique Tarrio, the Proud Boys former chairman who received the longest sentence of those prosecuted for the Jan. 6 attack — 22 years — after being convicted of the rare charge of seditious conspiracy for the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Trump also commuted Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes' sentence; he had been serving an 18-year-long seditious conspiracy sentence for his actions related to Jan. 6, including bringing armed followers to Washington in preparation for civil war.   Trump's pardoning or commuting sentences of more than 1,500 Jan. 6 offenders, including Tarrio and Rhodes and 12 other notable leaders of far-right militant groups, is a dangerous move for our democracy and our national security, on several levels.   This is a preview of Cynthia Miller-Idriss' latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES ZEESHAN ALEEM Trump is proposing solving drug trafficking with a new 'war on terror' Trump claims he's a "peacemaker." But designating cartels terror groups could lead to war. Read more.  JASON MANNING I helped put violent Jan. 6 rioters who assaulted cops in prison — Trump just let them out President Trump's pardons of more than 1,500 rioters is an insult to their victims. Read more.  JORDAN RUBIN Trump targets Supreme Court precedents in new death penalty order The president directed the attorney general to take 'all appropriate action to seek the overruling' of high court precedents that limit executions. Read more.  NICHOLAS MITCHELL Trump thanking his Black and Latino voters highlights a hard truth for liberals The Republican and Democratic coalitions have always been diverse to an extent. But Trump's performance with nonwhite voters this time finally caught people's attention. Read more.   TOP VIDEOS RACHEL MADDOW Maddow talks with Bishop Budde following her powerful plea to Trump   WATCH NOW KATY TUR Michael Steele: Trump's goal is to 'eradicate any effort' of creating an inclusive space    WATCH NOW CHRIS JANSING REPORTS 'Unlawful and unconstitutional': 22 Democratic attorneys general sue over Trump's birthright citizenship order   WATCH NOW CHRIS JANSING REPORTS 'Death threats by the minute': Capitol rioter's son who turned in father reacts to pardon   WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC As President Donald Trump's White House agenda takes shape, follow along with a new MSNBC newsletter, "Trump's First 100 Days." You'll receive weekly updates and expert insight on the key issues and figures defining this second term, all sent straight to your inbox. Sign up now at msnbc.com/trump100.  Next Thursday, join Jen Psaki, Symone Sanders Townsend, Jonathan Capehart, and Luke Russert for a virtual forum hosted at Georgetown University. Hear from candidates for Democratic National Committee offices ahead of their leadership elections. Register now.   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 PRIVACY | CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE