Tulsi Gabbard’s role in the FBI’s Fulton County raid goes from bad to worse

The DNI is legally prohibited from taking part in domestic law enforcement. So why was she with the FBI in Georgia?

Friday, January 30, 2026 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Tulsi Gabbard's role in the FBI's Fulton County raid goes from bad to worse Tulsi Gabbard's role in the FBI's Fulton County raid goes from bad to worse The DNI is legally prohibited from taking part in domestic law enforcement. So why was she with the FBI in Georgia? MORE With Warsh pick, Trump backs a longtime donor's son-in-law to lead the Federal Reserve There's reason for skepticism about the choice — and that's before one assesses the nominee's background and vision. MORE With Warsh pick, Trump backs a longtime donor's son-in-law to lead the Federal Reserve There's reason for skepticism about the choice — and that's before one assesses the nominee's background and vision. MORE Longtime allies turn to new partners while leaving behind the Trump-led U.S. The American president has no one to blame but himself for pushing some of the United States' closest allies into the arms of other world powers. MORE Longtime allies turn to new partners while leaving behind the Trump-led U.S. The American president has no one to blame but himself for pushing some of the United States' closest allies into the arms of other world powers. MORE 'I don't want to drive housing prices down': Trump sparks backlash with latest declaration The president became the first (and only) modern politician to say he wants to make homeownership more expensive. MORE 'I don't want to drive housing prices down': Trump sparks backlash with latest declaration The president became the first (and only) modern politician to say he wants to make homeownership more expensive. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump renews ridiculous offensive against Obama, calls for Democrat's 'arrest' Trump files lawsuit against the IRS, seeking $10 billion taxpayer-financed payout Rejecting 'de-escalation,' Trump ups the ante in his offensive against Alex Pretti Imprisoned children become new flashpoint for Americans enraged over Trump's anti-immigrant cruelty WHAT'S ON RACHEL'S BLUESKY RADAR? Ashland, Virginia: "Despite widespread hazardous road conditions and icy weather from the recent winter storm, more than a thousand residents from across Greater Richmond made their opposition clear..."  Hanover County supervisors oppose proposed ICE facility (VPM)   Follow Rachel Maddow on Bluesky here. THINK SPRING! In case you need something to look forward to from these depths of winter we're stuck in right now, here is a Rachel event at the 92nd Street Y in New York City for your long-range radar:   Rachel Maddow in Conversation with Steven J. Ross — The Secret War Against Hate: American Resistance to Antisemitism and White Supremacy   Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7pmET Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up to follow it yourself or send this sign-up link to someone you know would appreciate it. NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM RACHEL MADDOW ON BLUESKY 229 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER