Trump's chaos creeps into senior housing

And J.D. Vance is telling us something we should've already known, George Conway says |

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 THE LATEST Trump's chaos just trickled down to my mother-in-law's senior housing community By Jarvis DeBerry Trump's chaos trickled down to my mother-in-law's housing community By Jarvis DeBerry Fear spread through my mother-in-law's senior housing apartment building last week that the Trump administration's announced pause on federal funding would strip residents of their Section 8 vouchers and SNAP benefits and end their deliveries from Meals on Wheels.   Referring to a slate of mean-spirited, backward-thinking executive orders Trump had previously signed, the now infamous Jan. 27 Office of Management and Budget memo said that "to the extent permissible under applicable law, Federal agencies must temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated by the executive orders."   Why wouldn't people getting federal financial assistance to keep a roof over their heads and food in their fridge feel like their government was treating them as disposable?   This is a preview of Jarvis DeBerry's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES GOV. WES MOORE Why Democrats struggle with messaging — and how they can fix it Strong messaging comes from having a core grasp of — and a strong belief in — what it is you're trying to do. Read more.  CLARISSA-JAN LIM Another Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump is arrested on an outstanding charge Andrew Taake, who was released from prison after receiving a presidential pardon, was arrested by a fugitive task force in Texas on a 2016 charge of soliciting a minor. Read more. COLETTE SHADE This Super Bowl commercial might've made you feel old, but nostalgia marketing works The Hellmann's Super Bowl commercial might make you feel old, but research says nostalgia marketing works. Read more. ZEESHAN ALEEM  Trump's stupefying conspiracy theory about Politico sums up MAGA 2.O Why Trump is calling this normal government practice the biggest Democratic "scandal" ever. Read more.   TOP VIDEOS MORNING JOE George Conway: J.D. Vance is telling us something we should've already known WATCH NOW MORNING JOE There are 'early indications' W.H. won't be compliant with orders from federal judges, NYT reporter says WATCH NOW THE WEEKEND Suing Elon Musk? Rep. Raskin lays out class action lawsuit theory after Treasury data accessed WATCH NOW INSIDE WITH JEN PSAKI Sen. Booker says if Elon Musk defies court orders, there'll be a 'constitutional crisis' WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC Jen Psaki is diving deep into the state of the Democratic party in her new podcast, "The Blueprint with Jen Psaki." As Donald Trump's second term takes shape, Jen will dig into what lessons can be learned from the 2024 election to help uncover a blueprint for how the party can respond to the current moment. Listen to the first two episodes now. Join Rachel Maddow as she hosts five nights a week for the first one-hundred days of Donald Trump's presidency. She'll offer her unique insight and analysis as bills are passed, executive orders are signed, and the presidency is defined. Alex Wagner will join from the field to cover all parts of Trumpland, highlighting Trump's policies and promises across the country and overseas. Watch The Rachel Maddow Show, weeknights at 9pm Eastern, on MSNBC.   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