OPINION by MS NOW writer @hayesbrown.bsky.social: "For every moment of optimism, he couldn’t help but drift back into the disturbing and dystopian imagery that has been ever-present since his first inaugural warned of 'American carnage.'" READ MORE: www.ms.now/opinion/trum...

OPINION: "Wound-up and weird": INSTANT REACTION to Trump's State of the Union Rachel Maddow fires off a litany of fact-checks of Donald Trump's State of the Union address WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0sq...

The president who announced a new “war on fraud” is the same president who - ran a fraudulent charity - ran a fraudulent “university” - oversaw a business that was found to have engaged in systemic fraud - pardoned a bunch of people convicted of fraud www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

After considerable local pushback from Tennesseans and officials of both parties, ICE confirms to us -- (with just one minor typo) -- that they have abandoned plans to build a new Trump prison camp in Lebanon, Tennessee:

Rachel Maddow was right. It was weird. #stateoftheunion #sotu @maddow.bsky.social

"Achingly long." - Rachel Maddow.

@ms.now The whole crew is together at the desk once again! They always hit a huge grand slam out of the park with their coverage on night's like this! They are by far the absolute BEST commentary & coverage of all news sources and DON'T HOLD BACK RE: CALLING OUT F45 & THE INSANE BS HE'LL SPEW!! 😀👍

NOW: Rachel @maddow.bsky.social leads @ms.now's special primetime coverage of President Trump’s State of the Union address. Watch now on @ms.now.

Goooooood evening everybody! #Maddow

It's #Maddow Time!

An app called NonUSA is surging in popularity in Denmark; it “helps you identify and avoid American products in everyday life”. (Ironically, iOS-only for now…) [the-independent.com]

STARTING NOW: MS NOW hosts cover President Trump’s State of the Union address and the Democratic response, and break down what it all means for the country. Join us for special coverage! And follow our LIVE BLOG at: www.ms.now/liveblog/sta...

If you have time to read only one news article about tonight's state of the union before the speech, I think this piece by Glenn Kessler should be it: www.ms.now/opinion/trum...

The oldest brother of an 11-year-old U.S. citizen girl whose treatment for a rare brain tumor was interrupted when her parents were deported to Mexico is attending the State of the Union address.

When Donald Trump gives his State of the Union address tomorrow his approval among Americans will be the worst it's ever been.

For Many Cash-Strapped Americans, ‘Basic Living Has Become a Burden’ By Audra D. S. Burch President Trump says that he has brought down inflation, but families are still struggling to pay bills and plan for the future. Gift link!

I think I've got a winning Bingo card for the SOTU speech

Today at 3:15 pm ET, DWC members will stand with Epstein survivors to demand transparency and accountability ahead of the President’s State of the Union. Our message is clear: no one is above the law. Join using the link below www.youtube.com/live/KpQULwk...

Public health service announcement: Do not play a drinking game tonight where you drink every time Trump lies during the State of the Union address. We love you, and we don't want you to do that to yourself.

Trump should use tonight's State of the Union address to return the $1,751 he taxed every single American family over the last year with his illegal tariffs.

It is perfectly understandable and wholly justified to boycott the State of the Union speech from Donald Trump Much as I’d love to do so, I believe some of us must bear witness and counteract the lies, racism and misogyny So I will watch the Epstein-in-Chief tonight Truth must have its champions

“I understand some of my colleagues are not going to be there tonight…for me personally, I’m going to be sitting there to make a point to this president, who about three weeks ago tried to indict me and send me to jail…”— Sen. Mark Kelly on attending the SOTU.

“Today, the people of Merrimack and all of New Hampshire proved that organized, local voices are more powerful than a federal agency’s ruthless expansion,” she said. “This is a victory for us and all of New England but it is not the end of the fight.” www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/24/m...

Helpful AP roundup on the state of play with Trump's effort to build himself huge new black-site prison camps all over the country... www.mpbonline.org/blogs/news/i... Points to another one apparently blocked in the town of Merrillville, Indiana: www.merrillville.in.gov/news_detail_...

Remember a few days ago, when Trump announced he was deploying a hospital ship to Greenland? And he added a bunch of exclamation points? He isn’t actually deploying the ship. The larger arc: There’s no meaningful connection between what he says he’s going to do and what he actually does.

ICE officer training is 'deficient' and 'broken,' former agency lawyer tells congressional forum.

TONIGHT: @ms.now will present special coverage of President Trump’s State of the Union address. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET tonight on @ms.now.

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Programming note! MS NOW's special State of the Union coverage starts tomorrow at 7pmET with @jenpsaki.bsky.social and then Rachel and the gang jump on at 8pmET. Should be weird!

Good evening, Maddow fans..... It's #Maddow time....... #MaddowMonday

Between #Maddow tonight and the SOTU tomorrow I am definitely going to have to make a beer run into town tomorrow.

"We asked how she felt about the federal government paying almost $100 million more than the warehouse’s last appraised value. She didn’t know about that number, and said she was glad we were there to tell the story..." groundedpodcast.substack.com/p/saturday-d...

A Trumpeter Swan honking away as he/she passes overhead. These birds are the heaviest native waterfowl in North America and can weigh over 25 lbs.

A Great Blue Heron tucked in against the snowy weather along the river's bank.

TOMORROW: Rachel Maddow leads coverage of President Trump’s State of the Union address and the Democratic response, and breaks down what it all means for the country. Don't miss our special coverage starting tomorrow at 7pm ET.

Top 6 problems with Kash Patel partying with the men’s Olympic hockey team: - a collapsing FBI denial - haunted by his Chris Wray criticisms - wasting taxpayer resources - he has more important work to do - latest in a series of abuses - fresh harm to tarnished reputation www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

The Supreme Court agrees to hear an attempt by energy companies to throw out a lawsuit filed in Colorado seeking to hold them accountable for the costs of climate change.

"As Trump prepares his State of the Union address, he's facing a 19-point drop in approval among Latinos and an 18-point drop among Americans younger than 45. Among independents, his approval rating has dropped 15 points over the past year to 26%, the lowest it’s been in either of his terms..."

"As Trump prepares to address the nation Tuesday evening, his approval rating stands at 39% positive and 60% negative, including 47% who say they strongly disapprove. The last time Trump’s disapproval touched 60% was shortly after the Jan. 6th attack..." www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

"A 3-year-old company with fewer than 5 employees is being considered for a $25 billion contract... raising red flags among investors. "The company is unknown in the nuclear industry, never completed a nuclear project and is headquartered out of a WeWork office... www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

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"In the first year of Trump’s second term, economic growth fell to a 9-year low, and domestic job growth fell to a 16-year low..." www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...

Tuesday, Rachel Maddow leads coverage of President Trump’s State of the Union address and the Democratic response, and breaks down what it all means for the country. Special coverage begins Tuesday at 7pm ET on MS NOW.

Thanks to @jentaub.bsky.social for her OP. Here's a gift link:

The refund question is so so messy my god. But it’s an enormous political opportunity for the opposition party.

Inside the $70M jet Kristi Noem wants to buy for ‘deportations’. @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social gives a virtual tour of the luxury jet Kristi Noem is reportedly demanding DHS purchase for “deportations.” WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuRU...

A new progressive group is promising to spend at least $10 million to boost preferred Democratic candidates and counter pro-Israel groups that have spent tens of millions of dollars to shape party primaries in recent years.