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As Donald Trump rebuffs Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo, there are practical and political implications of the president-elect’s announcement.

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Steve Benen is a producer for "The Rachel Maddow Show," the editor of MaddowBlog and an MSNBC political contributor. He's also the bestselling author of "Ministry of Truth: Democracy ...

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Americans have heard a lot in recent years about “who we are” as a people. As Donald Trump returns to power, perhaps it’s ...

Everything about Donald Trump's new lawsuit against CBS is difficult to take seriously — including where it was filed.