Republicans cling to brazen falsehoods to sell their far-right megabill

Alina Habba's criminal case against Ras Baraka collapsed quickly. Now, the tables have turned, and the Newark mayor is suing the Trump-appointed prosecutor.

Tuesday, June 03, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sues Alina Habba, alleging 'false arrest and malicious prosecution' Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sues Alina Habba, alleging 'false arrest and malicious prosecution' Alina Habba's criminal case against Ras Baraka collapsed quickly. Now, the tables have turned, and the Newark mayor is suing the Trump-appointed prosecutor. MORE Republicans cling to brazen falsehoods to sell their far-right megabill The question Americans should ask themselves is simple: If the Republicans' domestic policy package is so great, why can't the party tell the truth about it? MORE Republicans cling to brazen falsehoods to sell their far-right megabill The question Americans should ask themselves is simple: If the Republicans' domestic policy package is so great, why can't the party tell the truth about it? MORE FEMA chief's 'joke' about hurricane season isn't the only concerning thing he's said It was a problem when FEMA's acting chief jokingly said he didn't know the U.S. has a hurricane season, but it wasn't the only problem in his remarks. MORE FEMA chief's 'joke' about hurricane season isn't the only concerning thing he's said It was a problem when FEMA's acting chief jokingly said he didn't know the U.S. has a hurricane season, but it wasn't the only problem in his remarks. MORE Rachel Maddow guests on Nicolle Wallace's new podcast, "The Best People" On the second episode of "The Best People with Nicolle Wallace," Nicolle's "phone-a-friend" Rachel Maddow reflects on the weird reality of this moment: after tumbling over the edge of the cliff of Trumpism, how do Americans navigate the canyon below? They muse about "shirtless" Vladimir Putin's embarrassing relationship with President Trump, why Americans aren't buying that immigrants are the enemy, and why Rachel finds hope in good old-fashioned protest. MORE Rachel Maddow guests on Nicolle Wallace's new podcast, "The Best People" On the second episode of "The Best People with Nicolle Wallace," Nicolle's "phone-a-friend" Rachel Maddow reflects on the weird reality of this moment: after tumbling over the edge of the cliff of Trumpism, how do Americans navigate the canyon below? They muse about "shirtless" Vladimir Putin's embarrassing relationship with President Trump, why Americans aren't buying that immigrants are the enemy, and why Rachel finds hope in good old-fashioned protest. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Law firms that appeased Trump confront the consequences of their misjudgment Ukraine burns Putin, but also schools Trump with surprise drone attack To engage Trump, Gabbard considers Fox News-style intelligence reports How Ukraine's devastating surprise attack on Russia is a game changer for global military strategy Why the demise of Trump's NASA pick is different from his other personnel failures 'Pure pointlessness and waste': Musk legacy seen in botched, illegal grab of independent group Amid tax breaks for billionaires, Republicans want to raise taxes on university endowments New White House budget plan eyes dramatic cuts to cancer research   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 BLUESKY Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER