Steve Benen
"The Rachel Maddow Show" producer and Maddowblog editor
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 "The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics."
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 "The Impostors: How Republicans Quit Governing and Seized American Politics."
Latest from Steve Benen
Expulsion resolution targeting GOP’s George Santos falls short
The effort to expel George Santos from Congress didn't work, but the Republican's celebration should be muted: His political future is still bleak.
Why it matters that the GOP’s Ken Buck is retiring from Congress
Ken Buck’s willingness to stick to some of his principles effectively ended his career, which says more about the state of his party than his positions.
On indictments, Donald Trump recycles one of his worst arguments
Donald Trump says he doesn't understand why his criminal charges weren't filed three years ago. Whether he likes it or not, there's a good explanation for this.
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 11.1.23
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
Team Trump eyes aggressive right-wing lawyers for second term
As Team Trump considers a possible second term, it's reportedly concluded that lawyers associated with the Federalist Society simply aren't radical enough.
Why it matters that Joseph Ladapo is hitting the campaign trail
Florida's Joseph Ladapo is one of the nation’s most controversial public health officials. Now he's making matters worse — by hitting the campaign trail.
Jim Jordan finds yet another investigation to investigate
Jim Jordan's bid for speaker didn't work out, but that gives him more time for his favorite congressional hobby: Launching investigations into investigations.
Ethics panel peels back the curtain on George Santos probe
The House Ethics Committee generally says very little about its pending investigations. On George Santos, there's a reason the panel made an exception.
GOP’s Comer can’t shake dependence on false anti-Biden claims
If House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer's crusade against President Joe Biden had merit, shouldn't the Republican be able to tell the truth?
