As allegations against Hegseth mount, the Pentagon chief faces a new kind of problem

There's no modern precedent for a White House firing career line prosecutors without cause. Donald Trump and his team did it anyway — twice.

Monday, March 31, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS White House fires line prosecutors, further destabilizing federal law enforcement White House fires line prosecutors, further destabilizing federal law enforcement There's no modern precedent for a White House firing career line prosecutors without cause. Donald Trump and his team did it anyway — twice. MORE As allegations against Hegseth mount, the Pentagon chief faces a new kind of problem The story behind the stories: As Pete Hegseth struggles, there are apparently Pentagon insiders eager to talk about the defense secretary's struggles. MORE As allegations against Hegseth mount, the Pentagon chief faces a new kind of problem The story behind the stories: As Pete Hegseth struggles, there are apparently Pentagon insiders eager to talk about the defense secretary's struggles. MORE On Russia, Putin and sanctions, watch what Trump does, not what he says The latest headlines suggest Donald Trump is "very angry" with Russia's Vladimir Putin, but skepticism is in order. MORE On Russia, Putin and sanctions, watch what Trump does, not what he says The latest headlines suggest Donald Trump is "very angry" with Russia's Vladimir Putin, but skepticism is in order. MORE White House's Waltz received Trump's backing, but his private troubles persist In public, White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is struggling. In private, there's reason to believe his troubles appear even more serious. MORE White House's Waltz received Trump's backing, but his private troubles persist In public, White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is struggling. In private, there's reason to believe his troubles appear even more serious. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG 'This is shameful': Trump sows animosity and mistrust abroad, degrading Americans in the process With his choice for drug czar, Trump adds to his team of Fox-affiliated amateurs Courts smack down Trump's signature program; Americans instantly outraged over street snatchings Despite the Constitution, Trump says he's 'not joking' about eyeing a third term Trump says he 'couldn't care less' if some automakers raise prices due to tariffs Trump offers a problematic defense of his latest controversial pardon   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.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER