Americans didn't vote for DOE decimation

Plus, education union official talks to Maddow about inequity within DOE cuts |

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2025 THE LATEST It's time for Senate Democrats to activate their biggest shutdown weapon By Hayes Brown It's time for Senate Democrats to activate their biggest shutdown weapon By Hayes Brown Since the 1990s, threats to shut down the federal government have come almost entirely from congressional Republicans. Time and again, House Democrats have provided the votes needed to avert a shutdown crisis. But on Tuesday that script flipped, and only one Democrat voted for the short-term funding bill that would prevent the government from closing at 12:01 a.m. Saturday. Every other Democrat voted against it.   Contrary to what House Republicans insisted while defending the 99-page bill, which passed by a vote of 217-213, the measure isn't by any means a simple resolution to keep the government open. Instead, the bill manages to give away Congress' power to President Donald Trump both explicitly and implicitly, throwing the balance of powers even further out of whack. Even if it means prompting a shutdown, Senate Democrats should hold the line against its becoming law.   This is a preview of Hayes Brown's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES RANDI WEINGARTEN Trump's Education Department destruction is a cowardly betrayal Diverting billions from our children to pay for tax cuts that primarily benefit the wealthy short-changes everyone. Read more.  RAY BRESCIA Trump's all-out war on law firms takes a disturbing new turn The White House is now going after law firms who represent people Trump doesn't like. Read more.  FRANK FIGLIUZZI Kash Patel is asking two questions that should concern everyone Whatever his reasons, Patel's queries are important indicators of how he may conduct himself as director. Read more.  CLARISSA-JAN LIM Trump says he knows nothing about MAGA world attacking Amy Coney Barrett MAGA supporters turned on the Trump appointee after she ruled against the administration's freeze on foreign aid funding. Read more.   TOP VIDEOS RACHEL MADDOW Education union official points out inequity within DOE cuts WATCH NOW DEADLINE WHITE HOUSE USAID employees told to burn, shred and destroy classified documents WATCH NOW ALL IN DOJ official fired over Mel Gibson gun rights request speaks out WATCH NOW CHRIS JANSING REPORTS 'Up to Putin to end this war': Lawmaker reacts to Ukraine agreeing to 30-day ceasefire WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC In a new episode of "Main Justice," MSNBC Legal Analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss the latest in the case of Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia student and permanent legal resident who was recently arrested by ICE agents. Plus, they explore the Trump administration's continued attacks on law firms and universities. Listen now. Go beyond the headlines with the MSNBC app. Read, listen and watch live breaking news and analysis, anytime, anywhere. Download the app 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