Katie Zacharia is giving her first briefing as White House Press Secretary today. Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and Host of The Bulwark’s “How to Fix it” podcast John Avlon join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss.
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Trump’s ‘central casting’ approach to government is backfiring spectacularly
From Kimberly Guilfoyle’s scandal-plagued exit to his new press secretary’s disastrous debut, Trump’s obsession with appointing loyalists over qualified officials is backfiring.
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SICK OF IT! ‘Red Wall’ crisis has 47 defending ex-Red States as POLLS CRATER on ‘corruption’
MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by former Vermont Gov. and former DNC Chair Howard Dean to discuss the upcoming midterm elections.
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LIVE: Gen. Paul Eaton: “It Will Make America Look Medieval”
The Jim Acosta Show – The Full Story Hegseth livestreamed execution: Retired Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton of VoteVets tells Jim Acosta the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan would make America look medieval, as survivor Paul Martin calls it a “clown show.” Eaton warns of the harm to the riflemen ordered to fire on camera, and says Trump’s Russian diesel deal appears unauthorized and would cover only about 12 hours of U.S. fuel use. Plus, Tara Setmayer on new press secretary Katie Zacharia’s rocky debut and Trump’s slide with his own base, and Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan on her tough race and the federal search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home three weeks before the midterms.
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“THAT’S where his thoughts are?’: Nicolle reacts to Trump’s BIZARRE catcall about senator’s ‘ASS’
While Republicans scramble to convince voters of a cohesive vision heading into the midterms, Donald Trump’s attention seems to be…elsewhere. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Sarah Longwell and Chris Quinn for analysis on Deadline: White House.
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22 days to midterms: Musk drops $276M on GOP races, Obama backs El-Sayed | MS NOW Highlights
With 22 days to the 2026 midterm elections, MS NOW’s Peter Alexander reports on the GOP’s growing midterm panic as Election Day draws closer. Rachel Maddow shares the tale of a small business not letting Kansas Sen.
Roger Marshall forget that he never paid for the election night watch party cookies he ordered in 2020, and now that his term is up and he’s seeking reelection, the bill has come due.
Former President Barack Obama is stepping into Michigan’s heated Senate race, backing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed as his Republican opponent ramps up “terrorist” smears. Plus, The New York Times reports that trillionaire Elon Musk has spent $276 million on Republican races.
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Election deniers are a ‘dark cloud’ hanging over midterms: Analyst
Today, early voting begins in Georgia with just three weeks until the midterms. President Trump is hitting the campaign trail but mostly in red states. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Chief Political Reporter Greg Bluestein and Managing Editor at The Bulwark Sam Stein join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss.
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GOP ‘facing political extinction’ this midterm elections: Political strategist
While campaigning in Ohio, President Trump told supporters if Democrats win, he will be the last Republican president. Tonight, Trump will rally for GOP candidates in Alaska amid his midterm blitz. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Reporter David Noriega, former Sen. Jon Tester and political strategist Sawyer Hackett join Alicia Menendez to share their analysis with just 21 days until the election.
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BOMBSHELL: Trump versus Marc Elias at US Supreme Court US Supreme Court
Brian Tyler Cohen Democracy Watch episode 563: Trump attempts to revive case against Marc Elias at Supreme Court.
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‘Don’t know why he’s going’: Rep. Raskin SLAMS FBI director Kash Patel for alleged Russia trip
Senior House Democrats are urging FBI Director Kash Patel to scrap a reported trip to Russia planned for this week. In July, POLITICO reported Patel was planning the visit, citing a U.S. official and a person familiar with the situation. In a letter sent last week, the ranking members of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees – Reps. Jamie Raskin and Jim Himes – urged Patel to call off the trip “in the interest of national security.” It is unclear whether the visit is still on. Raskin joins Morning Joe to discuss the latest on the reported trip and more.
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‘Did they not test her out?’: Strategist says Zacharia makes Leavitt ‘look like James Madison’
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, ending her first briefing after just 14 minutes. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard and political strategist Sawyer Hackett join Alicia Menendez to react.
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Yikes! Trump DOJ CAUGHT Making SHOCKING Excuse After IGNORING Court ORDER!?!
An UPDATE on Trump’s violation of a court order to stop airing the $20 million in taxpayer-funded campaign-style TV ads: the Government’s lawyers “accidentally missed the court’s order.” Katie Phang explains why contempt should be on the table for not only this case, but all cases where the government continues to give the middle finger to the courts.
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Trump SQUEEZED as ATTACKS on Minnesota Elected Officials & AG to get Control of the Vote FAILS!!!
On a special Legal AF, Popok interviews the one thing standing between Trump and stealing Minnesotans sacred vote – Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is running against a candidate hand picked by Trump to give the Election to MAGA. Find out why Popok says “Don’t Schutz”!
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‘CORRUPT’: Pay-to-Play nature of Trump admin. from weddings to crypto dinners | MS NOW Highlights
MS NOW looks at the Trump Administration’s various “pay-to-play” allegations throughout the year. Peter Alexander is joined by former Trump staffer Sarah Matthews to discuss The Wall Street Journal’s reporting that Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, boasted of private jet trips paid for by two wealthy Greek tycoons while working at the World Economic Forum. Rachel Maddow joins Antonia Hylton with analysis on the many ways Trump has made money while in the White House.
Plus, a ProPublica report reveals that a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin helped pay for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding weekend on a private island. Meanwhile, The New Yorker reports how Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is mixing business with politics by negotiating with Iran and Russia while also making business deals overseas.
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NATO Commander FINALLY GOES PUBLIC…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on NATO Supreme Allied Commander Alexus G. Grynkewich’s speech in Poland, reassuring European allies that NATO remains committed to their defense. Meiselas breaks down the commander’s message as Trump’s actions undermine confidence in the alliance and raise questions about American leadership.
‘DEPRAVITY’: Pete Hegseth ADMITS HE LIED about Iran war death toll as Pentagon quietly raises number
The Pentagon has updated the number of American service members killed in Trump’s war of choice with Iran. Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Eddie Glaude and Tom Nichols for reaction on Deadline: White House.
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‘REMOVE Trump from office!’: Top Armed Services Dem says Trump lives in ‘un-reality’
Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins Antonia Hylton with his reaction to President Trump announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia to the surprise of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Smith calls for Trump’s removal from office and impeachment over this controversial transaction with Russian President Putin.
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LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett, and Jordy break down Donald Trump’s escalating foreign policy disasters as his supposed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire collapses before it even begins, Putin intensifies attacks on Ukraine, and Trump turns his anger toward Zelenskyy. The brothers expose Trump’s controversial Russian diesel deal, the laws it may violate, and growing questions about whether Iranian fuel could ultimately make its way into the United States as the war in the Middle East spirals further out of control. They also cover devastating Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia, escalating attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, and the mounting global consequences of Trump’s decisions. Plus, the brothers expose how a MAGA smear campaign against Texas Senate candidate James Talarico spectacularly backfired, raising new questions about Elon Musk, coordinated disinformation networks, and efforts to manipulate the midterm elections.
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Judge Orders Trump To Immediately STOP Airing his Political Propaganda Commercials!
I’m sure you’ve seen Donald Trump’s political propaganda commercials, befitting of Vladimir Putin or Kim Jong Un. These are “dear leader” commercials commonly sen in dictatorships.
And these commercials are being made with our money, with taxpayer dollars, inappropriately and likely unlawfully, because Congress appropriated that money to be spent in other ways.
A federal judge just told Donald Trump to stop – cease and desist – stop running these commercials, this political propaganda. It’s high time we voted this corrupt political party out of power.
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OMG: Trump drops oppo AGAINST REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
BREAKING news: Trump posts about Republican Senator’s biggest scandal
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LIVE: Former Trump Insider Issues Blistering Warning on GOP Midterm Strategy | Ty Cobb Jim Acosta
The Jim Acosta Show – The Full Story
Will the GOP’s aggressive midterm strategy backfire? Tune in LIVE at 4pm ET for an explosive new episode as former Trump White House Special Counsel Ty Cobb and Tennessee congressional candidate Justin Pearson join the show to break down the shifting battle lines of the election.
First, former Trump insider Ty Cobb sounds the alarm on the administration’s tactics, detailing exactly why he believes the current Republican strategy poses an extraordinary threat to election integrity. Then, Democratic candidate Justin Pearson-who was recently singled out by Donald Trump at a rally as one of the “most radical” candidates in America-joins live to respond to the attacks and explain how Democrats are aggressively targeting deep-red Trump country.
With the midterms fast approaching and political tensions at an all-time high, this is a live broadcast you cannot afford to miss. Drop With the midterms fast approaching and political tensions at an all-time high, this is a live broadcast you cannot afford to miss. Drop your questions in the live chat and join the conversation starting at 4pm ET!
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Trump IGNORES Judge’s ORDER BLOCKING His Taxpayer-Funded ADS!?!
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Regime to immediately stop airing $20 million dollars in taxpayer-funded campaign-style TV ads, but in typical Trump fashion, he’s already violated that court order. Katie Phang has the details, including the terms of the order & why Trump is so desperate to air these ads before the Midterms.
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SC Debate GOES OFF THE RAILS…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas breaks down the South Carolina Senate debate between Senator Darline Graham and Dr. Annie Andrews, including their clashes over healthcare, data centers, and the war in Iran. Meiselas examines Graham’s defense of Trump’s policies and Andrews’ responses in a heated debate with the midterms approaching.
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ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE as Zelensky Hits THE MOTHERLODE…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ukraine’s strikes on three Russian Yandex data centers as Trump faces backlash over his diesel deal with Russia and shifting claims about an energy ceasefire. Meiselas breaks down Zelensky’s response, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid-including the Kharkiv thermal power plant-and bipartisan congressional criticism of Trump’s Russian diesel deal.
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Trump PANICS as Judge on Verge of Producing Alleged Child Abuse Victim’s FBI Interview Notes?!?
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Popok reports on a new order from Judge Sullivan in the Katie Phang suit for the Epstein Files against the DOJ, as he gives the DOJ just one last chance to produce the HANDWRITTEN REDACTED interview notes for the women who claims she was abused by Trump when she was just 13 years old. Popok also reports on new reporting about the alleged victim.
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‘CRAZIEST thing I ever heard’: Talarico BLASTS GOP conspiracy theories about his absence
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is dismissing Republican conspiracy theories about his extended absence from the campaign trail after battling the flu. Talarico returned to public view over the weekend for the first time since sharing his diagnosis at the end of September. His rival – Trump-backed, scandal-plagued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – and other Republicans posted fake
“missing” posters online, demanding “proof of life” from Talarico’s campaign during his absence. Meanwhile, online conspiracy theorists claimed Talarico suffered a mental health episode and sought treatment in Ohio – rumors amplified by many Republicans and their operatives. The Morning Joe panel discusses the role of conspiracy theories in politics and whether this one could affect Talarico’s chances in the Senate race.
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ALERT: Trump Takes His Hatred of Me to the Supreme Court
Donald Trump has attacked Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias personally for years, because he knows Marc is a bulwark against his illegitimate claims of election fraud. The truth is Trump has racked up losses in court, including in his 2022 lawsuit against Marc and Hilary Clinton, who he accused of racketeering.
A federal judge not only dismissed that case, but sanctioned Trump and his legal team, ordering them to pay nearly $1M. Last week, Trump revived that baseless grievance by taking his hatred for Marc Elias all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
In this week’s episode of Election Watch, Marc Elias explains why he keeps fighting and winning against the corrupt Trump legal apparatus in defense of free and fair elections – and why our obligation as pro-democracy citizens is so important to upkeep.
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“Everyone should be concerned’: REACTION to DOJ investigating networks over Trump pool coverage
The Department of Justice is investigating major TV networks over their decision to suspend pool coverage of President Trump after he banned CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin has more details. Former Rep. Max Rose, former presidential speechwriter David Litt and MS NOW Senior Editor and Opinion Columnist Anthony Fisher join Erielle Reshef to share their thoughts.
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Nicolle and Aaron Sorkin: This is Trump’s ultimate mind f***”
The Best People with Nicolle Wallace
Aaron Sorkin wasn’t planning to make another movie about Facebook – until he met a whistleblower whose story he felt compelled to tell. In an expansive conversation with Nicolle Wallace, the Oscar- and Emmy-winning writer and director discusses his new film, The Social Reckoning, and the extraordinary power Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook wield over nearly 3 billion people – and the costly decisions that have shaped the platform’s impact on our lives, our politics and our democracy.
A follow-up to 2010’s The Social Network, Sorkin’s new film examines Facebook in the age of Trump, telling the story of whistleblower Frances Haugen’s decision to expose internal documents detailing misinformation and potential harms, while exploring an older Zuckerberg confronting the consequences of the technology he created. Sorkin explains why he chose to release the film ahead of the midterm elections and why he believes there is still room for optimism – if we are willing to act.
Wallace and Sorkin explore Zuckerberg’s immense influence, the decisions surrounding Facebook on January 6, the people inside the company who knew what was happening and remained silent, and why Wallace sees Zuckerberg as “bubble wrapped from reality.” They discuss the complicated empathy the film invites audiences to feel for Zuckerberg – and how that empathy can coexist with accountability for decisions that affect billions.
Sorkin also shares the story of Zuckerberg’s former consigliere and their falling out, his reaction to Jeremy Strong’s portrayal of Zuckerberg (whom Sorkin calls “the best American actor under 50 years old”), and Facebook’s efforts to obtain the film’s script before its release. He reveals how the filmmakers prepared for potential legal challenges, including the threat of a lawsuit.
The conversation also examines Trump’s relationship with Zuckerberg, the former president’s attacks on the media despite his apparent appetite for attention from credible news organizations, and the essential role investigative journalism plays in holding powerful people and institutions accountable.
Wallace and Sorkin discuss why Congress and the law continue to lag behind rapidly advancing technology, the consequences of leaving that power unchecked, and why the stakes for democracy could hardly be higher.
And in a moment that connects Sorkin’s celebrated work across generations, the conversation turns to A Few Good Men, Hegseth’s “illegal order” and the enduring importance of questioning authority. Wallace, who was inspired by Allison Janney’s portrayal of White House Press Secretary C.J. Cregg on The West Wing to imagine a future for herself in the White House, joins Sorkin in reflecting on the responsibilities of the press, the dangers of unchecked power and the choices that define our political moment.
From Facebook’s influence over billions of lives to Trump, whistleblowers, investigative journalism and the future of American democracy, Sorkin’s message is clear: We need to take democracy more seriously.
Military source reveals some soldiers ‘morally objecting’ to being part of Hegseth’s firing squad
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will carry out the execution of the Fort Hood shooter on a livestream. MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling join Antonia Hylton to share their reactions.
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Musk’s HOUSE OF CARDS Finally EXPOSED…
Court of History
Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz, in the first of a two-part series, interview the acclaimed director and producer Alex Gibney on his epic documentary, “Musk,” on his grandiose schemes and petty vengeance, his finagling and falsehoods, his poisonous relationship with Trump, his wreckage wrought by Doge, and his dependence on the far right staying in power to maintain his jerry-built finances.
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Trump and Melania Tried to SHUT HER UP…
Ken Harbaugh welcomes back JoJofromJerz, a single mom from New Jersey whom President and First Lady Trump threatened with ruinous consequences unless she apologized for her criticism. Her refusal to back down shows why it matters not to obey in advance when those in power try to silence their critics.
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Lawrence: Trump thinks he’s a CULT leader| The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell Weekly Highlights
Watch some of the best segments this week from ‘The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell’ and watch weeknights at 10pm EST on MS NOW.
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Trump’s immigration crackdown under scrutiny again | The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi Weekly Highlights
Watch some of the best segments this week from ‘The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi’ and watch weeknights at 11PM EST on MS NOW.
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Trump’s DOJ Swamp Creatures EXPOSED!
All the “King’s” Men: Trump’s lackeys a
Attorneys are fleeing Donald Trump’s Department of Justice at alarming rates. It’s not just a brain drain but an ethics drain as well. And that’s on top of the people who were wrongfully terminated for holding the January 6 criminals accountable. Moreover, Whereas DOJ generally had thousands of applicants for each vacancy (I was on the hiring committee at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia for more than 20 years and experienced this firsthand), there are reports that DOJ is now seeing just two attorneys apply for some vacancies. It’s not surprising that attorneys have no interest in working under the corrupt “leadership” of Todd Blanche.
I sat down with former DOJ Pardon Attorney and federal public defender Liz Oyer to discuss some of the utterly unqualified candidates who are being hired by Trump’s DOJ.
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Trump’s Sunday JUST GOT WORSE…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s worsening Sunday as more tankers and ships are reportedly hit in the Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Arabia’s Dammam airport is shut down. Meiselas also breaks down Steve Bannon’s warnings about investigations if Republicans lose the House and the growing controversy surrounding Trump’s new press secretary.
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Blue State Leadership is Prepared to DEFEAT Trump’s Efforts to Interfere in Midterm Elections
Donald Trump tried to steal the 2020 presidential election. He told Georgia election officials to just “find me 11,780” so he could falsely declare himself the winner. He had his lawyers come up with the corrupt “fake elector” scheme to try to steal the election.
When all else failed, he told his angry mob to go to the US Capitol, fight like hell or you won’t have a country anymore”, and directed them to stop the certification of Joe Biden’s election win, or, as. he put it, “stop the steal.”
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Republican makes SHOCK CONFESSION as he prepares to LOSE SEAT
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Trump PANICS as Jack Smith’s Final Report MOVES CLOSER to RELEASE…
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Will the 11th Circuit Court of appeals do what no one has been able to do yet? Release the Jack Smith Mar a Lago Vol. 2 report of Trump’s crimes to the American People. Popok is on the Intersection Podcast to handicap the odds.
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Performance of toughness’: Hegseth’s choice to livestream the Ft. Hood execution draws backlash
President Trump is shifting the blame for record high diesel prices on Ukranian President Zelenskyy, and even said Ukraine needs a new President. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of the Ford Hood shooter is drawing fierce bipartisan backlash from even the most staunch conservatives. Former Ambassador to Russia, and MS Now International affairs analyst, Michael McFaul along with retired Lt. General and MS Now military analyst Mark Hertling join The Weekend to discuss.
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Trump FALLS APART on Sunday…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump falling apart on Sunday as his desperate claim that Ukraine and Russia agreed to a ceasefire is undercut by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Meiselas breaks down Zelensky’s public criticism of Trump, another tanker strike in the Gulf of Oman, another reported strike at Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid Airport, and MAGA Republicans’ attempts to cover for Trump and blame Biden as the crises mount.
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Is the MAGA movement losing its momentum?
Independent Journalist Jake Lahut, Mockler Media Founder Adam Mockler, Independent Journalist Ahmed Baba, and Yahoo Finance Economics reporter Jake Conley join The Assignment Desk with Antonia Hylton to discuss the loss of support among Republicans that President Trump has seen since the start of his second term.
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Watch Trump and WH officials repeatedly BREAK previous economic PROMISES I Roll the Tape
Less than a month from the 2026 midterm elections, President Trump and his administration are making a closing economic pitch to voters that is often rooted in false data. MS NOW’s JM Rieger rolls the tape.
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FURIOUS World Leaders FINALLY BLAST Trump AS HE QUITS!!!
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on furious world leaders pushing back against Donald Trump over his attacks on international institutions and his diesel deal with Putin.
Meiselas breaks down the international response as Trump targets the International Criminal Court and reverses course on Russia after punishing other countries for doing business with Putin.”
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“THE DEVIL’S WORK’: Another ICE agent opens fire
A shooting by an ICE agent in the Bronx left 28-yr-old Oscar Bergal wounded and his 5-year-old son “traumatized” this week. New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams condemned the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics. “If this was happening in another country right now, we’d probably be trying to figure out how to intervene to assist those people,” he said, urging Americans to hold the administration accountable at the ballot box. “We need to remember this in the midterms.”
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s announcement of a diesel deal with Russia, breaks down how little the promised shipments actually amount to, and discusses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s response.
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Trump backstabs allies, breaks sanctions for sudden Russian diesel deal
Jen Psaki reports on Donald Trump giving Russian President Vladimir Putin another big boost by dropping sanctions to allow Russia to move more diesel fuel to market and suggested the U.S. would be among the buyers. Trump even thanked Putin even though the diesel release is not expected to be enough to change global diesel prices, but will yield billions for Russia to spend on its war against ostensible U.S. ally, Ukraine. Brett McGurk, former White House coordinator for the Middle East, joins to discuss.
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‘They follow his enemies list’: House Dem rips Trump’s Justice Department
Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) joins MS NOW’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss allegations of corruptions involving Donald Trump and his allies, the Justice Department’s pursuit of Trump’s perceived enemies, and the pressure facing witnesses who challenge Trump.
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WHOA: Trump hit with news he FEARED MOST ahead of midterms
Brian Tyler Cohen INTERVIEW: Rep. Garcia on Oversight investigations against Trump & family if Dems win Congress
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‘Money can’t buy a good candidate: The Weeknight hosts DESTROY Republicans’ failed midterm strategy
Just 25 days out from the midterms, Republicans are realizing that despite their war chest and gerrymandered maps, they might not be able to save this election. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and Republican strategist Brittany Martinez join The Weeknight as Donald Trump campaigns in upstate New York.
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‘Bigot’, ‘Radical’: Georgia Senate candidates trade jabs in fiery debate
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Mike Collins traded jabs at the Georgia Senate debate last night. Co-host of MS NOW’s “The Weekend” Eugene Daniels, MS NOW Chief Political Reporter Chris Jansing, Run For Something President and Co-founder Amanda Litman and Corbin Trent, former Communications Director for Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, join Alicia Menendez to share their reaction and analysis.
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Not the way ‘civilized nation’ does things: Ret. Lt. Gen. on public execution of Fort Hood shooter
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the former Army major who killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32 at Ford Hood, will be livestreamed. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, retired Lt. General Mark Hertling, Staff Writer for The New Yorker Susan Glasser and Policy Editor for The Bulwark Mona Charen join Katy Tur to discuss.
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Trump’s Vindictive Prosecution of Cassidy Hutchinson WILL Fail!
So friends, another day, another vindictive prosecution by Donald Trump and his corrupt DOJ leadership. This time, they’re going after a Republican former White House aide, Cassidy Hutchinson, for testimony she gave to Congress that was unflattering of Trump.
This vindictive prosecution of Hutchinson will fail, just like the vindictive prosecution of James Comey failed. It was dismissed. It was thrown out. Of course, they’re trying again with the great seashell caper case. That one will fail too.
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Trump’s Justice Department goes after Cassidy Hutchinson
Why is Trump so obsessed with Lisa Cook? Because she doesn’t ‘bow down to him’: Elias
President Trump has launched a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Also, the DOJ is now seeking a criminal charge against former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Cook breaks down the case. Founder of Democracy Docket Marc Elisa joins Alicia Menendez to share his reaction.
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WOW! Cornell FRAT Member Tries To REMOVE NY AG Letitia James From Assault CASE!?
One of the Cornell 7 is trying to get NY AG Letitia James disqualified from her role investigating what happened at Cornell to Jane Doe. Katie Phang explains his legal filing & why he’s unlikely to succeed at this point.
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‘Beyond OUTRAGEOUS!’: Joe SLAMS ICE ‘thugs’ after NYC shooting
An ICE agent shot and injured a Dominican man inside an SUV in New York City yesterday while a young child was inside the vehicle. City officials said the ICE agent fired multiple rounds through the front windshield of the man’s SUV, and that a five-year-old child, believed to be the man’s son, was in the back seat. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the child was believed to be physically unharmed and is now calling for ICE officers to leave the city. The Morning Joe panel discusses this latest ICE shooting and its fallout.
‘Absolutely was a quid pro quo: Trump donor SPEAKS OUT about Guilfoyle asking him for $100K
Trump donor Eric Deters alleges U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked him to wire her $100,000 to pay off an American Express bill. Guilfoyle’s lawyer disputes the authenticity of the text messages but did not provide specifics. Deters spoke to Peter Alexander to share his side of the story, calling Guilfoyle a “wicked, evil person.”
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Guilfoyle pushed Trump donor to wire $10OK to her: Report
A Wall Street Journal report details allegations that US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, pushed a Trump donor to quietly wire $100k to her AmEx account in exchange for access to Trump officials.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper discusses the report with attorney Norm Eisen. Also, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins gets reaction from GOP strategist Scott Jennings and former Biden official Neera Tanden, plus Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) calls for a Department of Justice investigation into the matter.
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‘Corruption is the central principle’ of Trump admin: REACTION to bombshell Guilfoyle report
The Wall Street Journal reviewed messages that show Kimberly Guilfoyle “reached out to a Trump donor with an urgent request” which was that she needed $100,000 that she said she owed to American Express. Editor-in-chief of The Verge, New York Times Opinion Contributing Writer Molly Jong-Fast and New York Times Global Economics Correspondent Peter Goodman join Stephanie Ruhle to share their reaction to the new reporting.
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BREAKING: Punchbowl reports DOJ seeks to INDICT Cassidy Hutchinson
Punchbowl News reports the Department of Justice is seeking to indict Cassidy Hutchinson, the former White House aide who testified before Congress over January 6th. MS NOW Justice and Intelligence Reporter Ken Dilanian and former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance join Alicia Menendez with the latest developments.
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“You’re A Nasty, Nasty Man”: Epstein Survivors Directly Confront Trump | WORLD NEWS | US NEWS
Epstein survivors deliver emotional and confrontational remarks demanding the release of all remaining records and greater accountability. Speakers describe their experiences of abuse, trafficking and grooming, while arguing that documents alone are not enough without investigations and accountability under the law. One survivor directly addresses Donald Trump, calling him a
“nasty, nasty man” and questioning whether his administration is delivering the transparency promised. Others ask where investigations and arrests are, while demanding that survivors’ identities be protected and that evidence of criminal wrongdoing be pursued. Watch the full remarks as survivors explain why they say the Epstein files fight is far from over.
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BREAKING: NYPD CLASH With Protesters After ICE SHOOTS Man in Bronx | LIVE PROTESTS
Status Coup producer Michelle Dao is LIVE ON THE GROUND in the Bronx, NY in which ICE shot a man-with his young child in the back seat. The man is currently in a local hospital; protests are growing at the site of the shooting as well as outside the hospital. An emergency press conference will be held with local elected officials. NO OTHER OUTLET has covered Trump’s fascism more ON THE GROUND-including ICE terror in LA, NYC, NJ, FL, D.C., Chicago, Charlotte, Minneapolis, and Maine-than Status Coup! This reporting is expensive and we’re INDEPENDENTLY funded. SUPPORT US for as low as $5/month. https:// www.statuscoup…
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett, and Jordy break down Trump’s escalating Iran war disaster as oil prices surge, tankers come under attack, and his latest attempt to calm the markets falls flat. The brothers discuss Trump’s alarming remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego, new developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and escalating attacks across the Middle East.
They also cover Pete Hegseth’s plans for a publicly viewable military execution, Trump’s inflammatory attacks on immigrants, and the latest developments in Russia’s war against Ukraine. Plus, they expose new allegations involving Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle and a Trump donor, troubling connections between Trump insiders and pro-Putin figures, and questions surrounding the Trump family’s financial dealings. All that and more on this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast!
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‘Corrupt, Probably Senile & A Felon: Nobel Laureate Hinton’s Brutal Trump Roast Cracks Up The Crowd
Nobel Laureate & ‘Godfather of Al’ Geoffrey Hinton brutally roasted US President Trump, mocking his Al claims and warned his leadership endangers America and humanity in a stunning rebuke.
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What is Hegseth HIDING? Top Dem says he was BLOCKED from visiting U.S. bases targeted by Iran
New reporting and video shows extensive damage to bases hit by Iran during the war. Nicolle is joined by Senator Chris Murphy, who just came back from a visit from the Middle East.
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‘Investigate, investigate, investigate’: REACTION to Trump donor blasting Trump family profiteering
Trump donor Eric Deters is accusing Kimberly Guilfoyle of quid pro quo after she asked him to wire her $100,000 and offered access to Trump officials. He also accused the Trump family of profiteering. Hofstra University Law Professor James Sample, New York Times Opinion Columnist Molly Jong-Fast and Executive Editor of The Nation John Nichols join Katy Tur to break down the fallout.
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Trump’s 1 AM RETURN gets UGLY…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s return to Washington, D.C., at 1:20 a.m., appearing to struggle to walk as he exits Marine One after a disastrous Texas trip. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s heckled speech and vicious name-calling attacks against his political opponents.
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Trump hangs Paxton out to dry by demanding debate with Talarico
Live: Steve Schmidt Names the Red States About to Flip
The Jim Acosta Show – The Full Story
Steve Schmidt tells Jim Acosta the 2026 midterms are shaping into a wave, predicting Democrats take both the House and the Senate as the MAGA coalition collapses. Schmidt says Trump’s rally blitz is a “true death spiral” for Republicans and names the deep-red Senate seats he thinks are about to fall. Then former Pence homeland security adviser Olivia Troye reacts to Jim’s exclusive reporting on a Defense Department memo that reportedly authorizes loaning a “heat ray” crowd-control weapon to Customs and Border Protection, and what it could mean if it’s ever turned on American protesters.
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Prosecutor QUITS as Trump DOJ FAILS to INDICT TWICE!!!
Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down the fallout from the collapsed “Broadview Six” prosecution in Chicago, where lead prosecutor Sheri Mecklenburg retired
“under protest” in late September, accusing U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros of personally directing a felony case over her objection and then scapegoating her when it fell apart. The six protesters, including then-congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, were charged with felony conspiracy to impede an officer after a demonstration outside the Broadview ICE facility; a federal grand jury twice refused to indict, and an indictment came only on a third attempt after jurors who disagreed were dismissed and Boutros himself addressed the panel, asking anyone struggling with immigration cases to raise a hand. Brian and Shant explain the misconduct allegations, including prosecutorial vouching, contacting a grand juror outside the grand jury room, dismissing dissenting jurors, and handing the judge heavily redacted transcripts. U.S. District
Judge April Perry, a former prosecutor in that very office, called it the worst prosecutorial behavior she had seen, and Boutros dismissed the remaining charges with prejudice in May.
Judge Perry is now conducting a fact-finding inquiry and has left open appointing a special prosecutor and contempt proceedings, while Boutros has ordered a review of more than 1,000 other grand jury cases; the Justice Department denies Mecklenburg’s account. Department denies Mecklenburg’s account.
Brian and Shant note that prosecutors can famously “indict a ham sandwich,” so failing to do so says a lot about the merits, and Brian argues the pressure flowed down from Washington. Brian’s bottom line: Boutros deserves blame, but so does everyone who followed orders instead of resigning before standing in front of a grand jury and doing the wrong thing.
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“Certainly looks like buying voters’: REACTION to Trump issuing ‘Obamacare refund’ checks to 20M
President Trump is using federal funds to send checks to millions of Americans. He’s calling it an Obamacare “refund.” Senior National Correspondent at The Bulwark Jonathan Cohn and Democratic strategist Basil Smikle join Katy Tur to discuss more.
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‘Does Trump want Dems to win the House AND Senate?’: Symone on Trump considering more Iran strikes
Some Republican voters and candidates are souring on President Trump as polling finds Americans are increasingly unsatisfied with his policies. Co-host of MS NOW’s “The Weeknight” Symone Sanders-Townsend and Marc Short, former Chief of Staff to VP Pence, join Peter Alexander to share their outlook for the midterms.
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‘Just lunacy!’: Ex-GOP strategist reacts to Trump trying to clarify comments on LA and San Diego
President Trump says he will not strike Iran before the midterms, despite The Atlantic’s reporting that says otherwise. Also, Trump is trying to clarify his comments on Iran bombing Los Angeles or San Diego. Co-host of MS NOW’s “Morning Joe” Jonathan Lemire, Iraq War Veteran and Host of the “Independent Americans” podcast Paul Rieckhoff and Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project Stuart Stevens join Katy Tur to share their analysis of the conflict.
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BREAKING: Judge will rule on longer pause for White House media ban by Tuesday
A hearing over President Trump banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from having access to the White House was held today. MS NOW Legal Affairs Reporter Fallon Gallagher brings us the latest from outside the courthouse. MS NOW White House Laura Barrón-López, former Law Clerk for Justice Sotomayor Melissa Murray and former Senator Claire McCaskill join Alicia Menendez with more analysis.
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Trump’s NIGHTMARE just EMERGED at the MIDTERMS…
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Hands off our F’n Vote, is the new battle cry, and Popok on the Intersection Podcast explains how the Epstein Scandal and Voter Protection are coming together just in time to rescue the midterms.
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Blame game ERUPTS over Trump advisers’ trip to Balkans to allegedly help Russian-aligned govt.
The Trump advisers running the president’s midterm strategy, Chris LaCivita and James Blair, are in hot water after traveling to the Balkans’ to advise a Russia-friendly regime, according to reporting from Politico. Trump said “they do not work for me, other than as outside consultants.” Senior Adviser for the James Talarico Campaign Chuck Rocha, McCain Institute Executive Director Evelyn Farkas and former Clinton Campaign NC Advisor Dan Kanninen join Alicia Menendez to share their reactions.
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New BOMBSHELL Reporting Reveals MISSING FBI NOTES In MY Epstein Lawsuit!?!
There are four official FBI interview reports, but only 3 unredacted handwritten notes regarding the alleged 13-year-old victim of Epstein and Trump have been turned over to the judge in Katie Phang’s case. She details the missing note’s links to South Carolina how Todd Blanche has yet to explain why it has vanished.
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‘We’re not a banana republic!’: Khanna slams Trump for saying he could do ‘bad things’ to top Dems
The Atlantic reports that President Trump is considering more strikes on Iran before the midterms. Also, Trump said in the Oval Office yesterday that he could do “very bad things” to top Democrats. Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), a member of the Armed Services Committee, joins Peter Alexander to share his thoughts.
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Trend lines of historically red states shifting are ‘disturbing’ for Trump: Baker
Last night was the first lowa Senate debate between candidates Ashley Hinson (R) and Josh Turek. Also, The Atlantic reports that President Trump is considering a plan to strike Iran before the midterms. MS NOW Reporter Alex Tabet shares reaction from voters in lowa.
MS NOW Senior Capitol Hill Reporter Ali Vitali, MS NOW Elections and Analytics Director Kabir Khanna, and New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss.
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FBI Gets REVENGE ON BONDI with MASSIVE CLASS ACTION!!!
Legal AF Podcast
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on FBI agents filing a class action against the DOJ, Pam Bondi, and Trump to make things even worse for Bondi after she was humiliated and shamed with being fired thrown to the wolves.
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Trump’s ICE SPIRALS After COURT ORDER VIOLATION EXPOSED!?!
Soulless ghoul, Stephen Miller wants
“inhumane” detention facilities & ordered DHS officials to make them “cruel.” The mainstream media may not be covering it anymore, but ICE is still out on our streets terrorizing and traumatizing men, women, and children. Katie Phang shares one of the latest horrible moments out of New Jersey & explains how ICE may be violating yet another court order in doing so. When is enough going to be enough?!
