Trump ignores Supreme Court precedent, fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission

The Trump administration has not earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to flying alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador.

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS As Trump tries to use the Alien Enemies Act, foundational questions go unanswered As Trump tries to use the Alien Enemies Act, foundational questions go unanswered The Trump administration has not earned the benefit of the doubt when it comes to flying alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. MORE JD Vance picks up a side job at the RNC, breaking new historical ground Donald Trump said JD Vance will "do a fantastic job" as the RNC's new finance chair. Maybe so, but doesn't the vice president already have a job? MORE JD Vance picks up a side job at the RNC, breaking new historical ground Donald Trump said JD Vance will "do a fantastic job" as the RNC's new finance chair. Maybe so, but doesn't the vice president already have a job? MORE Trump ignores Supreme Court precedent, fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission Moves like the FTC firings should be seen for what they are: power-grabs from a president who appears indifferent to institutional limits and the rule of law. MORE Trump ignores Supreme Court precedent, fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission Moves like the FTC firings should be seen for what they are: power-grabs from a president who appears indifferent to institutional limits and the rule of law. MORE Republicans waste little time acting on Trump's judicial impeachment demand After Trump called for the impeachment of a federal judge who's done nothing wrong, six House Republicans quickly followed the presidential directive. MORE Republicans waste little time acting on Trump's judicial impeachment demand After Trump called for the impeachment of a federal judge who's done nothing wrong, six House Republicans quickly followed the presidential directive. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump is a repeat loser as his slash-and-burn rampage collides with U.S. law Snyder: Trump deference to Musk, Putin over U.S. public opinion is 'unsustainable' Two months into his tenure, Rubio and the White House are not on the same page DOGE overstepping with raid of independent agency prompts calls for congressional oversight Chief Justice John Roberts' shot across Trump's bow wasn't his first Veterans' group unveils new ad targeting Musk and DOGE, raising 2026 stakes China expresses delight with many of Trump's most radical moves   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 MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS 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