Trump's 'Liberation Day' distraction

And Cory Booker joins Rachel Maddow after historic 25-hour Senate speech |

VIEW IN BROWSER MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Wednesday, Apr. 02, 2025 THE LATEST Trump's 'Liberation Day' stunt is a distraction from his real priorities By Heather Boushey Trump's 'Liberation Day' stunt is a distraction from his real priorities By Heather Boushey Today is what President Donald Trump calls "Liberation Day," the day he frees the U.S. economy from the global economy. President Trump claims that his policy of chaotically implemented tariffs will "bring back jobs" and that U.S. manufacturing will boom "like we have never boomed before."    We've been down this road before, and it didn't end well.    In his first term, President Trump claimed that he'd revitalize U.S. manufacturing, but he failed to do so; there's no reason to believe that doubling down on the same, failed policies will do so now. There is a better way — and that comes with real federal investments into the American economy.   This is a preview of Heather Boushey's latest article. Read the full column here. TOP STORIES CLARISSA-JAN LIM Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court election, defeating opponent backed by Elon Musk Crawford's win is likely to have far-reaching impacts on hot-button issues like abortion and voting rights in the battleground state. Read more.  JA'HAN JONES Trump-endorsed Jimmy Patronis wins election for Matt Gaetz's vacated seat The race to represent Florida's 1st Congressional District was seen as a bellwether for Trump's support in deep-red areas. Read more.  SUSAN RINKUNAS Planned Parenthood is in a crisis — and the Supreme Court could make it worse As the second Trump administration enacts more of its policy goals, abortion opponents are trying to starve abortion providers of any federal funding. Read more.  HAYES BROWN The Senate can't return to its old normal after Sen. Cory Booker's record-breaking speech The New Jersey senator's record-breaking speech denouncing the Trump agenda became the rallying point for a demoralized party. Read more.   TOP VIDEOS RACHEL MADDOW Cory Booker joins Rachel Maddow in first interview after 25-hour Trump protest WATCH NOW ALL IN NBC News projects Republicans win Florida special elections, but Democrats overperform WATCH NOW THE LAST WORD Rep. Jeffries: Wisconsin voters rejected Trump, Musk and 'rapidly deteriorating GOP brand' WATCH NOW ALL IN 'Horrific': Joe Rogan blasts Trump for sending innocent people to El Salvador prison WATCH NOW MORE FROM MSNBC In a new episode of "Trumpland with Alex Wagner," Alex speaks with students and professors at Columbia University. They discuss how they view the university as caving to the demands of the Trump administration under the threat of losing federal funding, leaving them fearing the loss of academic freedom. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Listen now, and subscribe to MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts for ad-free listening and bonus content. In the latest episode of "Why Is This Happening?," Chris Hayes is joined by John Green, author of "Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection." Listen 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