Trump NIGHTMARE Goes to Print as Dems Issue Report Describing Trump as a Sex abuser Equal to Epstein
Popok reports on a devastating new 53 page report issued by the House Judiciary Committee led by Rep. Jamie Raskin that based on new evidence never disclosed before from Sex abuse survivors of Trump, Trump committed sex abuse alongside Epstein in dozens in cases, as the Report calls for the immediate appointment of a Special Prosecutor to go after Trump and others.
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‘Don’t give a damn..we’re making a freaking FORTUNE’: Trump BRAGS about his profits while on trail
While former President Barack Obama rallies for Democrats on a message directly calling out Trump’s grifting, Trump himself is bragging about it to voters at campaign events for Republicans. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Ben Rhodes for analysis on Deadline: White House.
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BREAKING: Trump Grows DESPERATE as Latest Scheme Backfires
The Trump administration is escalating its attacks on the midterms at an alarming pace. On Monday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) demanded that Washington set aside ballots from more than 400 voters it claims may be noncitizens, the same playbook it’s using to try to block 20,000 ballots in California. In an emergency hearing Sunday, an appeals court panel seemed unconvinced by the DOJ’s arguments in the California case. Meanwhile, Democrats are pushing back in court in Alaska and against the administration’s threats to jail election officials. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias breaks down all this and more in today’s livestream, where he’ll also take questions from viewers.
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Lawrence: Trump’s response to Obama’s criticism on the campaign trail is, ‘I don’t give a damn’
MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes how “Donald Trump’s stupidity might just be as taken for granted soon as Donald Trump’s lying” as he examines what Trump is focused on as he campaigns for Republicans, even in deep red states like Mississippi.
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Blue Wave for WAR CRIME impeachment? Hegseth eyes EXIT as Dems ready probes
MS NOW’s Ari Melber delivers a special report on the key shifts that may come if Democrats win back the House.
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Kushner denies ‘insane’ allegations in new book about foreign dealings
Chris Hayes is joined by author Matthew Cole to discuss his reporting in a new book alleging $2 billion in payments tied to Jared Kushner’s foreign policy work. Kushner calls the allegations “completely insane” and says they never happened.
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Fmr. CIA Dir. Brennan: Trump has ‘no interest’ in a fair election outcome
Attorney General Todd Blanche is forcefully defending a DOJ lawsuit aimed at blocking the certification of Senate results in Alaska if the GOP incumbent narrowly loses. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin, and former CIA Director John Brennan join Alicia Menendez with analysis.
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Military Leaders REJECT Iran STRIKEORDERS?!!
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on mounting resistance within the military and intelligence establishments to Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s war plans. Meiselas examines reports that Israel’s military chief is demanding written orders for strikes on Iran, along with disclosures about Trump’s military plans and reports of continued CIA assistance to Ukraine.
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LIVE: Ron Brownstein Sees a Texas Warning Sign for Trump
LIVE from El Paso: Jim Acosta is live in El Paso, where he speaks with veteran political analyst Ron Brownstein and Olivia Troye, a former homeland security adviser to Mike Pence in the Trump White House. They join Jim to discuss the Texas Senate race as James Talarico tries to win a seat Democrats haven’t taken since 1988. With polls showing Talarico narrowly ahead of Ken Paxton and Trump’s team going all in for Paxton, is Texas really in play, and what does it tell us about where the midterms are heading? If the Lone Star State flips, control of the Senate could flip with it.
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Trump PANICS After GOP REP TANKS His Race With SHOCKING ELECTION SCANDAL!!
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One of the most competitive House races in the country is Wisconsin’s 3rd, and Democrat Rebecca Cooke is ready to kick the GOP incumbent and 1/6 insurrectionist, Derrick Van Orden, out of his seat. She joins Katie Phang for the latest in her race, including Van Orden’s repeated violations of election ethics by using Al-generated deepfake ads.
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‘How STUPID”: Joe SLAMS GOP reaction to Obama’s jabs at Trump
Former President Barack Obama campaigned for Democrats in Michigan and Ohio, criticizing Trump’s economic record and joking about changes to the White House. Joe Scarborough and the Morning Joe panel discuss the GOP’s response to Obama’s remarks, with Joe calling that reaction “stupid and desperate.” David Drucker breaks down what voters in Ohio are saying about what Republicans feel about the races in that key state.
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Trump LOSES IT as He DEPARTS…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump losing it on the tarmac as he departs for Mississippi, calling Brazil’s elections rigged and attacking former President Barack Obama. Meiselas also covers JD Vance’s deranged rally in Montana, where he blamed rising gas prices on “tinpot dictators throwing temper tantrums”-seemingly describing Trump himself-and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s latest threats during a television appearance.
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Amy Acton on Ohio Governor’s race: ‘DECENCY is on the ballot in this election’
Democratic Ohio gubernatorial nominee AmyActon joins Morning Joe to discuss the controversial ad her Republican opponent, Vivek Ramaswamy ran against her in the Governor’s race. She also discusses her priorities on affordability, health care and public schools as the race to lead Ohio tightens up. Acton also reflects on public service, working with governors from both parties and why she says ‘decency is on the ballot’ in Ohio.
Needs IMMEDIATE HOSPITALIZATION… | The Weekend Show
Dr Bandy Lee explains how Donald Trump displays the same traits as dangerous criminal psychopaths, and recommends his immediate hospitalization to protect humanity from his increasingly desperate and erratic behavior – as the midterms decide his fate – only on The Weekend Show.
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matter of LIFE or DEATH’: How the ICE detention of a food pantry founder affects thousands
Aleksander Nilaj, founder of the Open Hand food bank in the Bronx, was detained last week as he attended an immigration court hearing. He’s the latest person to be swept up in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, despite his charitable work that’s lasted over 20 years. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Alek’s congressman, and former Bronx Community Board member Joseph McManus join Antonia Hylton to discuss how Alek’s detention and ICE activity has disrupted communities in the Bronx.
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‘BIZARRE’: What happened when Trump’s DOJ delivered a FLASH DRIVE to L.A.’s top election official
The Trump Administration is continuing to peddle misinformation surrounding noncitizen voters in California’s elections – taking it so far as to push L.A.’s top election official to investigate. The Department of Justice sent a flash drive to Dean Logan, the Registrar-Recorder and County Clerk for Los Angeles County, to look into the citizenship status of a sample of registered voters under a tight 48-hour deadline: “What’s happening here is performative. I think it is intended to have a chilling effect. It’s intended to intimidate and to try and get people in positions like mine to take actions that, quite frankly, we don’t believe are aligned with state or federal law,” Logan told Jacob Soboroff.
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Watch Trump lower the bar for presidential SELF-DEALING | Roll the Tape
When Donald Trump ran for office in 2016, he promised to restore ethics in government. Since then, he has refused to divest from his business interests and has increased his net worth by billions of dollars. The White House has repeatedly said that these trades are not directed by Trump and are managed by a third party.
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‘They’re getting dirty’: Inside Trump GOP’s t ricks to ‘steal’ midterm wins
As the midterm elections get closer, historically unpopular President Trump and Republicans are still not addressing voters’ top concerns, instead they are focusing on cultural issues, stoking fear and threatening election meddling.
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‘His Presidency..: California Gov. Newsom Teases Trump’s Political Fate Ahead of November 3
California Governor Gavin Newsom warns that the stakes are high ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, accusing Donald Trump and his administration of threatening democracy, voting rights and civil liberties. Speaking in San Francisco, Newsom raises concerns over allegations involving the Alaska Senate race, recalls the fight over California’s Proposition 50, and urges supporters to stay mobilized through Election Day.
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‘He Thought He Could Get Away With…”: Newsom, Pelosi Join California Dems in Torching Trump
California Governor Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi and Democratic leaders rally in San Francisco to mobilize voters ahead of the November 3 election. Speakers accuse Donald Trump of trying to undermine democracy and suppress voting rights while urging Californians to stand up for workers, reproductive freedom, immigrants and healthcare.
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Trump LOSES BIG in Brazil and Serbia!!!
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on major election developments in Brazil and Serbia, with Lula poised to defeat Trump-backed Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil and the student list scoring a major upset against Vučić in Serbia. Meiselas also highlights María Corina Machado’s return to Venezuela and what these developments mean for Trump’s influence abroad.
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Trump’s Desperation Showing with Flurry of Election Lies!
Donald Trump’s desperation going into the week before the midterm elections is showing as he tries everything in his desperate book of dirty tricks to rig the election.
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Trump’s midterm BOOGEYMAN: Noncitizen voters
Since its inception, the Department Homeland Security has had a limited focus — some cybersecurity and technical support — in federal elections. But as midterms loom, Donald Trump’s DHS is taking a far more active role, from launching investigations into election-related matters to sending agents to voters’ doors. “It shouldn’t come as a surprise to any of us,” said immigration lawyer Lindsay Toczylowski, “ICE is now the largest law enforcement agency in the entire country.”
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Voters are ‘HUNGRY’ for Trump accountability amid shocking DOJ lawsuit: Michigan Secy. of State
announced an unprecedented lawsuit to block certification of Alaska’s election results if Republican Dan Sullivan doesn’t win the senate race, saying another candidate with a similar name is confusing voters. Michigan Secretary of State Joselyn Benson (D), who is also the state’s gubernatorial nominee, joins Antonia Hylton with her reaction to this DOJ move and what concerns voters are sharing on the campaign trail.
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BREAKING: Trump & DOJ dealt CRUSHING NEWS over election interference
Brian Tyler Cohen Democracy Watch episode 568: Marc Elias sues DOJ over effort to threaten election officials
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LIVE: Trump Faces LEGAL HELL as MIDTERM WIPEOUT LOOMS! | Legal AF
Legal AF Podcast
The award winning Legal AF Pod is back with founders Ben and Popok directing traffic at the intersection of law and politics. On tonight’s show, they take on: 1) Trump launching his strategy to interfere with the midterm election before the race is even run; 2) whether Trump will now cowardly dismiss his defamation case against the BBC now that he is being compelled to give a deposition and his family may be too; and 3) positive developments in the Epstein documents and justice matter, as New Mexico brings suit against co-conspirators and Trump sweats it out.
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LEAKED audio shows Pentagon denied more financial support for Navy families evacuated from Bahrain
MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar has the latest update. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), member of the House Oversight Committee, joins Antonia Hylton to share her thoughts on developments in the Middle East as reports seem to indicate President Trump weighing new strikes on Iran after the midterms.
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After Flipping the House & Senate, Accountability MUST Commence!
Two of the most important words to remember in these times of danger for American democracy: courage and accountability.
Courage exhibited by we the people CAN defeat an aspiring autocrat. But once defeated in the court of public opinion and at the ballot box, accountability is necessary if the victory is to be parlayed into creating “a more perfect unionỊại
I sat down with renowned professor, author, and fascism expert Timothy Snyder to discuss the present precarious state of our union and the need to not just return to (relatively) normal times but to actually endeavor to create something from the Trump rubble that is better, fairer, kinder, more inclusive, more representative, and more decent – something that offers the prospect of true equality of opportunity for all.
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Obama SLAMS Trump directly for rising cost of living as he stumps for Democrats in Ohio
President Obama joined the campaign trail in Cleveland, Ohio to rally for Democratic nominees Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton. Obama emphasized the rising cost of living under President Trump, blaming Trump for directly causing increases in diesel, gas, groceries, and more.
BREAKING: Trump Orders DOJ to Block Election Certification ONLY if Democrat Wins
The Trump administration just sued to block election results in Alaska, and Trump says he ordered it himself: “I’m the one that said ‘do it.'” Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias goes live to break down what DOJ is doing and why the timing matters. In Alaska, DOJ wants to stop the state from certifying its Senate race if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses, even though the state’s courts settled the issue months ago. In California, DOJ is trying to hold back 20,000 ballots using a list that keeps falling apart. Democrats have sued to stop the administration’s threats against election officials, and today they asked the court to make DOJ name the states it plans to target next. Plus: a judge reins in DHS voter intimidation, North Carolina’s mail ballot rejections keep rising and the Supreme Court allows New Hampshire’s student ID ban
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ALERT: Trump makes BRAZEN election meddling play CHALLENGING key senate race if GOP loses
Trump’s Justice Department has filed a preemptive lawsuit against Alaska to block the results of the Senate race in the state if anyone other than incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan wins. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Eugene Daniels, Michael Waldman, and Michael Feinberg for analysis on Deadline: White House.
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RED WALL CRACKS from TX to AK! Corruption haunts GOP from crypto to DOJ SCANDAL
Republicans are on defense with 11 days until the midterms. MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by political strategist Chai Komanduri and MS NOW political analyst Juanita Tolliver.
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Trump Just Made FATAL MOVE…
Economist Justin Wolfers joins Ben Meiselas and the MeidasTouch Network to break down Tuesday’s $8 billion bailout for American farmers – and why it is the latest bill created by a chain of bad energy policy. After rising oil prices pushed up diesel costs, the administration let truckers use tax-free red-dyed diesel, increasing demand for the fuel farmers rely on. Now farmers are being compensated for those higher costs, with taxpayers picking up the tab. Justin explains why this isn’t real relief: it adds another $8 billion to the deficit, shifts costs onto ordinary families, and leaves the underlying energy problem untouched. Somebody pays for every bailout. This time, it’s the rest of us.
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LIVE: Steve Schmidt has seen every ad ever made. Then this | Oh, Schmidt!
The Jim Acosta Show – The Full Story
In this week’s ‘Oh Schmidt, It’s Friday,’ Steve Schmidt tells Jim Acosta the Vivek Ramaswamy ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother is the most disgraceful political ad he has ever seen, as Donald Trump says he told Ramaswamy to leave it up.
Schmidt, who says he has watched every presidential ad ever aired, argues that a whole team chose to make it, screen it and pay to put it on TV. He also says no one in Trump’s orbit will tell him his rallies are hurting Republicans, and he predicts a midterm wipeout.
Then Miles Taylor joins Jim Acosta to discuss newsthat a White House aide says the administration is in a “full panic” over ‘Corruption Land, ‘his new Defiance.org documentary on corruption in Trump’s Washington.
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Trump SCRAMBLES As MASSIVE Protest CENSORSHIP Sparks MAJOR BACKLASH!!
The Trump Regime and his broligarchy are so desperate to hide how much Americans are fighting back that they’ve now stooped to suppressing and restricting content on social media platforms like Meta and TikTok. And it’s not just here in the US! Indivisible’s Ezra Levin joins Katie Phang for the latest in demanding real answers from Meta for its suspension of the No Kings IG account on No King’s Day.
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Trump is SCARED and wants THIS GONE NOW!!!!
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and Talking Feds host Harry Litman report on Donald Trump’s escalating attack on the American Bar Association, including efforts to sever the link between ABA accreditation and federal education funding. Meiselas and Litman explain how dismantling the accreditation system without a replacement could create chaos for law schools and future lawyers-and how it fits into Trump’s broader attack on the legal profession and the rule of law.
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Alaska Republican’s self-enrichment scheme exposed ahead of midterms
Interview: Alaska Republican’s self-enrichment scheme exposed ahead of midterms Support Mary Peltola: https:// marypeltola.com/
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What made country singer Bryan Andrews speak out? Inauguration day, Elon Musk and ICE
Progressive country singer Bryan Andrews is working with Swing Left to turn out voters in the midterm elections. Andrews joins Alicia Menendez to share why he decided to use his platform to speak out against the Trump administration’s policies.
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‘From both parties we’re f****d”: Alicia speaks to PA voters
How much support can Democrats gain back from Latino voters that they lost in 2024? Alicia Menendez visited Allentown, Pennsylvania to speak with residents on how they are feeling ahead of the midterms. MS NOW National
Reporter Rosa Flores, Senior Advisor to the Talarico Campaign Chuck Rocha and Author of “The Latino Century” Mike Madrid join “On The Line” to discuss.
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Trump DOJ LAUNCHES SHOCKING Investigation Into OUSTED ALLY Corey Lewandowski!?!
Lewandowski was given special status in many ways by former DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, but they both got ousted earlier this year. The Trump DOJ is now shockingly investigating Lewandowski over allegations that he profited from his role. Katie Phang details his history of conduct while at the agency & what the criminal investigation may reveal.
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Bringing out the Big Guns: Trump campaigns in red states; Obama to stump for Dems in MI, OH & GA
With just 11 days to go until the midterms, President Trump is continuing his campaign blitz in red states. Former President Obama is also hitting the campaign trail to boost Democratic candidates. MS NOW Political
Director Shawna Thomas, MS NOW Elections and Analytics Director Kabir Khanna and Punchbowl News co-founder Jake Sherman join Stephanie Ruhle to share their outlook for November.
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Why Elon Musk Should Have You Terrified with Musk Director Alex Gibney
This is Gavin Newsom
As Elon Musk continues to cause havoc in Ukraine, Oscar-winning documentarian, Alex Gibney joins the show to discuss Musk, his newest investigation into the world’s most powerful man and possibly America’s number one grifter, Elon Musk.
Gibney shares his expertise on Musk’s early days in Silicon Valley, how he has been reliant on the US government he now hates for most of his wealth, and why the world’s richest man’s biggest export is overpromising and underdelivering.
They detail Musk’s exploits at Tesla, Spacex, Starlink and DOGE and why he might be the man we should be most afraid of.
Lawrence: Elon Musk threatens Democrats in Congress saying, ‘Live by the sword, die by the sword’
MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell details how Democrats should not fear the “empty, lying threats” of Elon Musk because Elon Musk will have to answer for destroying USAID and DOGE cuts to federal agencies “under oath if the Democrats win on election night and Elon Musk knows it.”
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‘GROTESQUE’: Joe SLAMS Trump, Vance over their reaction to Ramaswamy attack ad
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are weighing in on a controversial ad attacking Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton that has sparked bipartisan outrage. The ad – released by Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign – features Acton’s estranged mother disputing her account of childhood abuse. Trump told reporters Wednesday he knows “nothing about it” – then went on to talk about the ad in detail, appearing to brush off criticism. Meanwhile, Vance was in Ohio on Tuesday campaigning for Ramaswamy and took issue with Republicans criticizing the ad. The Morning Joe panel breaks down their reactions.
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Trump PISSED as Blanche FAILS to STEAL the Election Amid Courts Ready to SLAM Him with INJUNCTIONS!
Popok is joined for a special “voter protection” briefing by HuffPo’s own Paul Blumenthal to discuss what he found in his new article, “Donald Trump is Learning the Hard Way that He Can’t Steal This Election”.
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“This man says he’s a Catholic: Katy on VP being ‘disgusted’ by Republicans critical of Ohio ad
Vice President Vance praises Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial ad for calling it “like it is” despite bipartisan backlash for including his opponent Amy Acton’s estranged mother. Staff Writer for The Atlantic McKay Coppins, Policy Editor for The Bulwark Mona Charen and Iraq War Veteran and Host of the “Independent Americans” podcast Paul Rieckhoff join Katy Tur to share their reaction.
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New rage FLIPPING Congress? MAGA crashes amid REVOLT on INSURER Greed, HEALTH Care
MS NOW’s Ari Melber delivers a special report on an emerging shift in the midterm elections, as more Democrats run on expanding access to health care through Medicare for All.
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Democrats hope OFF THE CHARTS momentum CRUSHES Elon Musk GOP dark money spending
Nicolle Wallace is joined by Chris Jansing and John Heilemann for analysis on Deadline: White House.
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‘Putin-esque PROPAGANDA’: Nicolle CALLS OUT Fox News f or knowingly aiding vicious Trump conspiracies
Nicolle Wallace is joined by David Frum and John Heilemann for analysis on Deadline: White House.
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Epstein CONSPIRATORS HIT With BOMBSHELL LAWSUIT Over Zorro Ranch!!
New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez is suing Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant and lawyer, Richard Kahn, and Darren Indyke, for their roles in facilitating his multi-year sex trafficking enterprise. Katie Phang explains the details of the lawsuit & why discovery in that case could expose the secrets of Zorro Ranch that the Trump DOJ continues to try to hide.
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Trump FREAKS OUT as Judge Orders him to Sit for Deposition by December 11 or have Case DISMISSED!!!
Popok updates his reporting as Magistrate Judge Lett rules for the BBC again in Trump’s phony “$10 billion” defamation case, and orders that he sit for a VIDEO deposition on December 11th (Pearl Harbor Day), or else she will dismiss his case!
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GOP rep. says Vance may have just cost himself the presidency
Vice President JD Vance warned Republicans on Wednesday not to break ranks over Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial Ohio campaign commercial, telling them to “stop whining” about it. And President Donald Trump, who endorsed Ramaswamy early in the Ohio primary, told reporters at the White House he “didn’t know anything about it” but heard “the mother went very rogue on the daughter.” Republican Rep. Nancy Mace (SC) was sharply critical of the ad during an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, saying that she thinks Vance’s defense of the commercial will cloud his political future. CNN’s Michael Smerconish reacts to Vance’s statements and CNN political panels discuss Vance’s tendency to draw from President Trump’s playbook for handling controversies.
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Elon Musk THREATENS to ‘come for’ Dems calling to investigate him
Elon Musk is threatening to “come for” Democrats calling on him to be investigated. This comes after Musk reportedly ordered the slowdown of Starlink technology critical to Ukraine’s defense against Russia. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), member of the House Oversight Committee, joins Peter Alexander to share his thoughts.
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Judge RESTRICTS DHS anti-voter fraud field operations, warns it may intimidate legal voters
A judge has restricted DHS’s anti-voter fraud field operations ahead of the midterms. The judge says the data used for DHS’s target list is “unreliable.” MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin, Co-host of MS NOW’s “The Weekend” Eugene Daniels, Harvard University Fellow Charles Blow and former Senior State Department and CIA official Ned Price join Alicia Menendez to discuss the latest developments.
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Biden’s Top Pollster Just Told Me What’s Coming
Biden’s 2020 chief pollster John Anzalone says the voters everyone missed this midterm season are breaking to Democrats by 20-plus points, and they’re punishing the Republican Party. Anzalone says Republicans have all but stopped mentioning Trump in their ads, and points to the one number that makes this midterm worse for the GOP than 2018. He also makes a bold call on the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton, with control of Congress on the line.
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‘SICK and DEPRAVED’: Mika SLAMS Vivek Ramaswamy over Amy Acton attack ad
The governor’s race in Ohio is in the spotlight after Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed his campaign produced a controversial new ad featuring Democratic nominee Amy Acton’s estranged mother. At age 12, Acton and her brother were removed from their mother’s custody after their stepfather was indicted for raping Acton. The ad itself has drawn criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans. Acton says the ad reopens a painful chapter of her childhood as it exploits her history of abuse and neglect. When asked about the ad controversy by reporters yesterday, Ramaswamy defended the move. The Morning Joe panel discusses the controversial ad, which Mika Brzezinski blasted as “sick and depraved.”
Trump corruption makes Vance anti-fraud program an instant joke
Jen Psaki looks at the ridiculousness of JD Vance helming a whistleblower-driven anti-fraud initiative when the Trump administration is rife with fraud and corruption.
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Musk is as ‘whimsical, unprincipled, and immoral’ as Donald Trump: Fmr. CIA Director
Russian President Putin has agreed to resume talks with Ukraine and the U.S. over the war.This comes as the Wall Street Journal reports Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Ukraine’s Starlink access. Wall Street Journal White House Reporter Natalie Andrews, former CIA Director John Brennan and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul join Peter Alexander to share their reaction.
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Lawrence: Trump’s envoy called Putin a ‘humanitarian,’ and Trump’s spineless quislings stayed silent
MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell describes how Donald Trump’s “ignorant and amoral” envoy Steve Witkoff called the murderous Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” but Republican lawmakers, who “spend their lives appeasing the dictator of the Republican Party, Donald Trump,” refused to condemn those words in fear Trump will “kill their careers.”
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Slurs, slander, and attempted bribes: The Republican Party’s closing midterm message
Just 13 days from the midterms, Republicans are doubling down on their ugly rhetoric. Lauren French, Senior Adviser for the Senate Majority PAC, and Neera Tanden, President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, join the conversation.
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Trump FALLS APART in South Carolina…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous speech in South Carolina, where he stumbled through multiple gaffes, struggled to complete sentences, and faced repeated interruptions from protesters in what may be his most deranged speech yet.
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* Trump PICKS WRONG FIGHT as CASE BACKFIRES…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and Talking Feds host Harry Litman report on Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC blowing up in his face as the broadcaster fights back on multiple fronts.
They discuss the BBC seeking former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s deposition, demanding Trump’s financial records, and challenging his national security justification for missing a deposition by pointing to his rally and fundraising appearances. Meiselas and Litman explain why Trump’s decision to bring this lawsuit could become a legal nightmare of his own making.
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Blue State Leadership is Ready to DEFEAT Trump’s Election Interference!
So friends, we already know that Donald Trump and his corrupt executive branch officials are going to try to interfere in the upcoming elections. But the good news is, the blue state leadership – attorneys general, secretaries of state, state prosecutors – are ready to defeat Trump’s election interference. And there’s actually one lesser known reason blue states are well equipped to defeat trump: the states have a bit of a secret weapon at their disposal. This video discusses what the secret weapon is and why it will enable the states to kick Trump’s butt in court.
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MAGA Red melts into BLUE surge in TX, SC: Trump spirals in “ENDANGERED” Red Areas
With just 13 days until the midterms, MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the state of American politics as President Trump’s approval rating plunges and Republicans fear an electoral apocalypse.
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Trump PANICS As Judge DEMANDS Answers Over DODGED DEPOSITION In $10 BILLION BBC Case!!
In Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC, the BBC is playing hardball now: subpoenaing former Special Counsel Jack Smith for his deposition. Meanwhile, the court is demanding Trump explain why he’s evading his deposition. Katie Phang breaks down the relevant filings & explains why it’s likely Trump will drop his lawsuit to avoid his deposition.
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‘ICE Must Be Abolished’ | Robert Garcia EXPLODES Over ICE Abuses | Trump, DHS, Immigration Crackdown
Rep. Robert Garcia demands accountability for alleged ICE and DHS abuses, declaring that “ICE must be abolished” as he outlines House Oversight Democrats’ investigative agenda. Garcia cites over 1,000 documented allegations of abuse and calls for an investigation into a disturbing Long Beach incident. As Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown intensifies, Garcia warns that ICE and DHS will face major scrutiny if Democrats regain control of the House.
The Trump administration tries to remodel a historic golf course without proper permission. And other examples of the White House sidestepping due process.
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President Trump is trying to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links in Washington D.C. without proper judicial approval, the latest of many examples of this administration evading due process. Mary poses a question: “If this kind of thing can happen about a golf course, what’s the next time?”
The DOJ sues California to block more than 20,000 mail ballots, alleging the voters are likely noncitizens. “If you do not see this as a precursor to what the Department of Justice could easily do – or try to do” ahead of the midterms, says Andrew, “you are living with your head buried in the sand.”
Andrew and Mary discuss updates in the investigation into Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and how this situation is yet another example of the government undermining due process – in this case, that of a sitting congresswoman actively up for reelection.
Plus, a judge issues an injunction securing CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s White House access until the case is settled in court, a win against Trump’s political retaliation.
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BREAKING UPDATE on Ken Paxton-James Talarico DEBATE
Ken Paxton offers “terms” of debate with James Talarico
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Trump’s DOJ Is Laying the Groundwork to Overturn the Midterms
Oct 20 2026
On the first day of early voting in Texas, a Trump-appointed U.S. attorney stood next to a Bible and a framed photo of Donald Trump and warned election officials: “I will hunt you down and prosecute you.” Days earlier, the Justice Department’s No. 2 official told California election officials they could face criminal charges for counting about 20,000 ballots the administration calls “likely non-citizens.” The same official later admitted, “We’re not perfect.” Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias explains how Trump left election officials with no good options and why it’s part of a larger plan to challenge the results after Election Day.
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OMG: SHOCKING UPDATE from Vivek Ramaswamy scandal | Another Day
Brian Tyler Cohen ANOTHER DAY: Vivek Ramaswamy doubles down on gross ad against Amy Acton
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‘SICK and DEPRAVED’: Nicolle reacts to Trump DANGLING settlement money to AILING VETERANS for votes
Donald Trump is telling veterans who are victims of Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water that his Justice Department will settle any outstanding claims under one condition – the Republicans winning the House and Senate this upcoming midterm election. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Brett Meiselas and Cornell Belcher for reaction on Deadline: White House.
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‘Are we living in Russia?’: Katy reacts to concerns Trump will try to disrupt voting
Democrats are preparing for President Trump to disrupt voting this midterm election. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, Executive Editor of The Nation John Nichols and Hofstra University Law Professor James Sample join Katy Tur to discuss.
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Mika: Trump, GOP responsible for the ‘MORAL DEPRAVITY’ of America
Morning Joe co-host Mika Brzezinski calls out what she describes as the “moral depravity” of the Trump administration and the Republican Party on multiple fronts – from the situation in Ohio involving Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad on his opponent, Democratic nominee Amy Acton, to President Donald Trump’s latest embrace of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the U.S. appearing to side with Moscow in the war with Ukraine. Brezinski also points out several other issues facing Americans, including aggressive immigration enforcement by ICE, the affordability crisis affecting many families, the loss of hospitals and health care in rural America, and much more. David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, joins the show to provide analysis.
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Trump WHITE KNUCKLED as a Dem Attorney General Brings FIRST Sex Trafficking Lawsuit in Epstein Case!
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Popok reports on breaking news, as the New Mexico Attorney General is the first state to sue Epstein’s accountant and lawyer for being willing participants to earn hundreds of millions of dollars in Epstein’s international sex trafficking ring.
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‘Pattern of intimidation’: Dems SUE to stop Trump from threatening midterms
Democrats are suing to stop President Trump from threatening the midterm elections. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance, MS NOW Political Analyst Mara Gay and Democratic strategist Dan Kanninen join Alicia Menendez to discuss.
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U.S. officials privately advise states FEARING Trump’s election meddling: WaPo
The Washington Post reports U.S. officials are privately advising states over fears that President Trump may interfere with the midterm elections. MS NOW Senior Investigative Reporter Carol Leonnig, MS NOWSenior National Security Reporter David Rohde and Senior Data Editor and Columnist for CT Insider Philip Bump join Stephanie Ruhle to weigh in.
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EXCLUSIVE | Ilhan Omar SPEAKS OUT after home raid: ‘Their goal is to intimidate’
MS NOW’s Chris Hayes sits down for an exclusive interview with Rep. Ilhan Omar following the raid of her D.C. home. “I think ultimately their goal is to intimidate and like scare people from wanting to participate and vote,” says Omar.