This is America

This week Rachel and Aaron explore the good, the bad and the ugly. Why is Schumer’s vote to keep the government open an important political move? What prompted a pissed-off federal judge to issue an order from the bench? And what do the latest poll numbers mean for Trump 2.0? Plus: adios, habeas corpus. And we drop into a fiery town hall meeting in North Carolina’s bright red 11th Congressional District.

LINKS:

• Rachel on The Cycle: Never Interrupt Your Enemy When They Are Making a Mistake

• MSNBC: ‘A sham: Federal judge blasts Trump admin on improper firings of federal workers; orders rehiring

• Quinnipiac University Poll: Voters’ Ratings on Economy and Trump Dip

• NBC March 2025 Poll

• Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game