The question Republicans still don’t know how to answer: Why should ICE agents wear masks?

A question for the White House: If Trump has created the greatest economy in history, why did job growth slow to a 16-year low after he returned to power?

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS New report shows 2025 was even worse for U.S. job market than we thought New report shows 2025 was even worse for U.S. job market than we thought A question for the White House: If Trump has created the greatest economy in history, why did job growth slow to a 16-year low after he returned to power? MORE Three reasons the latest failure for Trump and Mike Johnson was 'seismic' The speaker asked members to keep surrendering their own legal authority to protect the president's tariffs. Most House members replied, "No." MORE Three reasons the latest failure for Trump and Mike Johnson was 'seismic' The speaker asked members to keep surrendering their own legal authority to protect the president's tariffs. Most House members replied, "No." MORE The question Republicans still don't know how to answer: Why should ICE agents wear masks? Masked agents are at odds with the American tradition, Americans' attitudes and the standards of every other official in American law enforcement. MORE The question Republicans still don't know how to answer: Why should ICE agents wear masks? Masked agents are at odds with the American tradition, Americans' attitudes and the standards of every other official in American law enforcement. MORE Election denier becomes one of the most important lawyers in the Trump White House Given his background, common sense suggests Kurt Olsen shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the West Wing. His reach, however, appears to be growing. MORE Election denier becomes one of the most important lawyers in the Trump White House Given his background, common sense suggests Kurt Olsen shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the West Wing. His reach, however, appears to be growing. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG White House's Leavitt contradicts Trump on Gateway tunnel project debacle FDA's refusal to review Moderna flu vaccine generates immediate political backlash Epstein files expose late sex offender's connections to members of Trump's orbit Dems enraged after Trump's DOJ targeted veterans with charges of seditious conspiracy RACHEL REMOTE "Stay on the air. Stay big. No state TV." A conversation with Rachel Maddow A recording from Grounded Podcast's live video WHAT'S ON RACHEL'S BLUESKY RADAR? "They had driven almost seven hours from Froid, a town of about 200 people in the northeastern reaches of the state, to back one of their own..." ... "I swear it was 20 below, and he was working on school buses to get them so they had heat so these kids could make it to an event," Nordlund said. "You don't see people do that..." ... "I know a lot of people asking what they can do to help," Nordlund said. "Call the politicians. Call them. Call them, call them, call them, call them. Your local ones, the state level. Call, call, call." Community members fight for Froid man facing immigration charge (News from the States) "NEW: The FBI's search of a Georgia campaign office and seizure of material on the 2020 presidential election was prompted by a referral sent by a former campaign lawyer for Trump, according to an affidavit among the documents related to the search unsealed by the DOJ." (MS NOW shares Nicolle's coverage) "That's my story 👍 -- we're staying on this and watching for further developments." (Karlin Lillington catches Rachel sharing his article on the Irishman being held by ICE) "On Monday evening, Rachel Maddow spotlighted this group working out of Baltimore. Just another in a long list of unsung, American heroes. Donate to their project!" (Dee Chan shares The Baltimore Banner) "Thank you to @maddow.bsky.social for giving me the time of day last night. Thank you also to the THOUSANDS of folks interested in using our data for good. There's one other way you can help us, and it's by not giving us your money." (Project Salt Box) This is that "red line" we heard so much about at the outset of Trump's second term.  How ICE defies judges' orders to release detainees, step by step — A POLITICO review of hundreds of cases brought by ICE detainees shows a pattern of noncompliance that has frustrated judges across the country. (Politico) Planned ICE warehouse jail draws huge crowd at Oakwood City Council meeting (Gainesville Times) Follow Rachel Maddow on Bluesky here. 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 MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS RACHEL MADDOW ON BLUESKY  229 West 43rd St. New York, NY 10036 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER