White House targets federal judge, gets fact-checked in real time

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tried to go after U.S. District Judge James Boasberg during a briefing. It did not go well.

Thursday, March 20, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS White House targets federal judge, gets fact-checked in real time White House targets federal judge, gets fact-checked in real time White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tried to go after U.S. District Judge James Boasberg during a briefing. It did not go well. MORE The White House adds Ukrainian power plants to its growing wish list Ukraine's rare-earth metals was apparently just the start: The Trump administration is now eyeing Ukrainian electrical and nuclear power plants, too. MORE The White House adds Ukrainian power plants to its growing wish list Ukraine's rare-earth metals was apparently just the start: The Trump administration is now eyeing Ukrainian electrical and nuclear power plants, too. MORE As GOP lawmakers face angry voters, Trump doubles down on another unpopular policy As GOP lawmakers face constituents angry over Trump's actions, the president is doubling down on a hugely unpopular policy: his support for Putin and Russia. MORE As GOP lawmakers face angry voters, Trump doubles down on another unpopular policy As GOP lawmakers face constituents angry over Trump's actions, the president is doubling down on a hugely unpopular policy: his support for Putin and Russia. MORE Why is Trump's Commerce secretary urging the public to buy Tesla stock? Howard Lutnick told a national television audience to buy a specific stock tied to the sitting president's top campaign donor: Elon Musk. MORE Why is Trump's Commerce secretary urging the public to buy Tesla stock? Howard Lutnick told a national television audience to buy a specific stock tied to the sitting president's top campaign donor: Elon Musk. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG 'The plan is to scuttle the agency': Democrats demand answers from Musk on Social Security cuts Trump coziness with Putin seen in U.S. backing off countering Russian sabotage in Europe: Report As the White House targets the judiciary, AG Pam Bondi joins the pile on As Elon Musk rewards judicial impeachment advocates, Jim Jordan eyes hearings Trump administration reportedly suspends some efforts to counter Russian sabotage   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 INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON TWITTER Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER