Trump Violates Federal Law: Bribes Voters $5K to Vote for Republicans!
At his recent fake Republican midterm convention, Donald Trump violated federal law by bribing voters, saying he would pay every American adult $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterms, retaining control of the House and the Senate.
This video discusses the federal law, 18 United States Code section 597, that prohibits paying or offering to pay money to vote a certain way.
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‘REEKS of desperation’: Trump’s $5,000 midterm ‘bribe’ gets exposed
“He thinks voters are stupid. Republicans control the House. They control the Senate.
They control the White House. If they wanted to spend a trillion dollars right now cutting checks, they could do it,” says Chris Hayes on Trump’s desperate and implausible $5,000 bribe to voters.
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Joe PRAISES Talarico for ‘one of the best comebacks’ during Fox News interview
In the Texas Senate race, Democratic nominee James Talarico is clarifying his stance on some progressive issues ahead of the midterms. In his first interview with Fox News, Talarico walked back a previous statement claiming there are six sexes and modified his position on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. The Morning Joe panel discusses Talarico’s interview, what Democrats can learn from it, and Joe praises a particular comeback Talarico had about Republicans’ talking points.
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Trump NIGHT 2 SPEECH BOMBS….
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s bizarre Night 2 speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where Trump led the crowd in a repeat-after-me pledge to vote, told supporters they had to
“do this for me,” and made a stunning “cheat like hell” remark during the pledge. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s speech and the other surreal moments from the final night of the convention.
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Republicans ‘never really cared’ about fiscal responsibility ‘they just pretend to’: Rampell
The federal deficit is growing by $2 trillion each year. Americans are grappling with affordability amid the Iran war and President Trump’s tariffs. Economics Editor at The Bulwark Catherine Rampell and University of Michigan Professor of Economics Betsey Stevenson join Ali Vitali to provide more insight.
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BREAKING: Trump takes HIT after top prosecutor QUITS baseless conspiracy probe
Joe diGenova, the prosecutor who was brought in to lead the Justice Department’s far-fetched grand conspiracy case based in South Florida, has resigned his position. Nicolle Wallace is joined by John Heilemann for reaction on Deadline White House.
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“Threat from within’: State AGs express FEARS of federal government’s actions for midterms
President Trump continued to push falsehoods about voting at the GOP’s convention in Dallas.
MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin spoke with the attorneys general of five states about how they are fighting back. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, Co-host of MS NOW’s “The Weekend” Jonathan Capehart and Senior Executive Editor for Bloomberg Opinion Tim O’Brien join Alicia Menendez to discuss.
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Trump spirals as Fox turns: Midterm panic, lame duck fears grip WH
MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the Fox-WH feud and is joined by Margaret Carlson,
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Talarico HAMMERS Trump admin amid Kimmel controversy: ‘Most dangerous form of cancel culture’
Symone Sanders Townsend sits down with James Talarico in Dallas with just 8 weeks left until Texas voters choose their next Senator
The RNC tried to pull off a first-of-its-kind “midterm convention” in Dallas, and the attendance was…questionable. Katie Phang was in Dallas to try to talk to attendees to see why they would voluntarily go to this event & to get their thoughts on some pressing issues like the Epstein Files.
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SCOTUS Finally DID IT…
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In breaking news, the Supreme Court has, without dissent and in just 16 minutes of deliberation, stayed a federal judge’s decision that would have required Missouri to use a MAGA-centric 2025 congressional map eliminating at least 1 democratic seat in the House, a big win for democracy. Popok reports on the new breaking news and its impact on the Midterms as the Dems try to win the House.
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Trump DOJ SLAMMED For BLOCKING INTERNATIONAL Epstein PROBES!?!
Not content with obstructing justice just in the US, the Trump DOJ’s refusal to cooperate with international investigations into the Epstein
Files now looks to be derailing those investigations. Katie Phang details the multiple investigations that have been launched in other countries & why this is squarely the fault of Trump and his personal lawyer, Todd Blanche.
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Rev. Sharpton leads prayer for Tim Scott after ‘WEIRD’ speech at GOP midterm convention
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina spoke last night at the Republican midterm convention, delivering a highly animated speech that quickly drew attention. Scott shouted that Democrats are, quote, “dangerous, radical and weird,” invoked Jesus repeatedly and, at one point, opened his jacket and pounded his chest. The Morning Joe panel discusses Scott’s unusual performance onstage, with the Rev. Al Sharpton calling it “overcompensation” for President Trump and even leading a prayer circle on set for the South Carolina senator.
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Hillary Clinton on Trump, the midterms, and why she’s confident Democrats can win House, Senate
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joins Morning Joe for a wide-ranging interview. The former first lady discusses President Donald Trump, his midterm convention in Dallas, Democrats’ chances in the midterms and the state of politics in Israel.
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‘It’s the Looney Tunes administration!’: Financial journalist reacts to Trump’s GOP convention
During last night’s GOP midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump floated a $5,000 payout to Americans if Republicans win the midterms. Host of MS NOW’s “The 11th Hour” Ali Velshi, MS NOW Business Analyst Ron Insana, New York Times Opinion Contributing Writer Molly Jong-Fast and Founding Partner at Puck Bill Cohan join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss.
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‘South Texas is tired of getting used!’: Democratic candidate on competitive House race
As Democrats gain momentum in Texas, the party’s candidate in the state’s 15th House district, award-winning Tejano music superstar Bobby Pulido tells MS NOW’s Ali Velshi that Republicans “took for granted the Latino vote,” and that’s why he thinks he has a shot to flip a GOP seat.
Lawrence: Republicans boycott Trump’s pretend convention as Democratic campaigns find new strength
Republican candidates are boycotting Donald Trump’s “pretend” convention, MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell argues, as states like Alaska are coming within reach for Democratic Senate candidates “that no one thought possible at the beginning of this year.” Lawrence also examines Trump’s promises on gas prices and his war in Iran, saying “when Donald Trump makes a promise about what is going to happen after an election, Donald Trump is lying.”
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Trump CAUGHT RED-HANDED Gifting $45K To His AIDES!?!
Convicted Felon Donald Trump paid $45,000 each to three of his young, loyal White House employees, including the “human printer” Natalie Harp and Margo Martin, who may be the heir-apparent to Karoline Leavitt. But ethics experts are raising alarms about these large payments. Katie Phang details the roles of these 3 young women and why it isn’t a coincidence that they’re getting rewarded for their loyalty.
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DUMP TRUMP: Republican candidates work to erase associations with toxic Trump
Jen Psaki looks at Republican candidates trying to distance themselves from Donald Trump so his deep unpopularity will do the least amount of damage to their campaigns, even as Trump insists that associating with him and making himself the central focus of the midterm elections is the best strategy for the Republican Party.
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OMG: First look at Trump’s convention… attendance is BRUTAL
GOP Convention JUST WENT OFF THE RAILS…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the Republican midterm convention in Dallas going completely off the rails before Donald Trump even arrives. Meiselas breaks down the bizarre and chaotic speeches from MAGA Republicans including Tim Scott, Tom Emmer, Steve Scalise, Anna Paulina Luna and others as the GOP convention gets off to a stunning start.
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‘Grift and corruption’ Dems ready to probe Trump’s $45K gift to Natalie Harp
See it: Fox-WH war EXPLODES as Ari presses Trump Aide Navarro
Republicans CANCEL EVERYTHING and ABANDON Trump…in TEXAS!!!
Francis Maxwell reacts to Donald Trump’s disaster ‘Trump-a-palooza’ event in Dallas, Texas, as hundreds of GOP representatives skip the event leaving a mostly empty arena.
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Trump STRUGGLES as Missouri Supreme Court Eyes Contempt Over MAGA-Friendly Maps!
Popok reports on a fast-breaking development, as the Missouri Supreme Court has ordered Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to show cause why he shouldn’t be held in contempt for allegedly violating its 7-0 ruling requiring Missouri to use the more Democratic-friendly 2022 congressional maps for the November election, rather than the 2025 maps that could give Republicans a 7-1 advantage.
At the same time, Hoskins is caught in a second federal case in which a federal judge has ordered him to use the 2025 maps instead, creating conflicting state and federal court orders. The dispute could ultimately return to the U.S. Supreme Court, where Justice Kavanaugh handles emergency matters arising from the Eighth Circuit.
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Epstein SURVIVORS REACT To BOMBSHELL Epstein Files Library…In TEXAS!!
88% of Americans who plan to vote in the midterms, incl. 83% of Republican voters favor candidates who push for the release of the full Epstein Files. Katie Phang sits down with Epstein survivors, Liz Stein and Dani Bensky, to talk about bringing the Files to the public by way of the Redacted Reading Room in cities like Dallas.
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Judge Calls Out Trump for Pressuring Pirro to Prosecute the Innocent for Reflecting Pool Failures!
Donald Trump gave two no-bid contracts to his cronies, which is why the reflecting pool renovation failed spectacularly! To cover up the true reason for the renovation failure, Trump pressured DC US Attorney Jeanine Piro to prosecute somebody, anybody, for the damage to the reflecting pool
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Trump’s BETRAYAL Just BACKFIRED…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump getting a rude awakening in Wisconsin as his approval plunges, voters fight back, and farmers feel betrayed by his policies.
Meiselas speaks with Milwaukee County Executive and Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley about what he’s seeing on the ground, the race for governor, and the growing backlash against Trump across the state.
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GOP’s issue right now? ‘Donald Trump always wants to make it about himself,’ strategist says
President Trump is heading to Texas for his Republican midterm convention. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, Co-host of MS NOW’s “The Weekend” Eugene Daniels, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and former Under Secretary of State Richard Stengel join Alicia Menendez to share their outlook for November.
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“NO! NO!” Jeanine Pirro FREAKS OUT at DISASTER press conference
Jeanine Piro refuses to answer questions on Reflecting Pool indictment.
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‘Genuinely UNWELL’: Trump humiliates GOP with SHAM midterm ‘convention’ and social media rampage
Trump’s midterm ‘convention’ in Dallas, Texas began today, despite many Republican officials silently pleading for the unpopular president to be more hands off. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Chris Jansing and Miles Taylor for analysis on Deadline White House.
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Trump LOSES as plot to steal mail in ballots and lower voter turnout backfires!
Popok is joined by Attorney General of Michigan Dana Nessel and AG Bonta of California for an exclusive briefing for our Legal AF audience about the real time efforts by the 24 Democratic Attorneys General in federal and state courtrooms to protect the vote from Trump’s evil clutches.
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Trump KEEPS LOSING legal fights in UTTER HUMILIATION
The Trump administration is AGAIN asking the Supreme Court to give it more control over mail-in ballots after lower courts blocked parts of its plan and the justices rejected earlier emergency requests. Mary and Andrew break down these dramatic developments and explain why the administration’s legal setbacks matter as states begin sending out midterm ballots. They also examine another blow to Trump: a significant court ruling protecting birthright citizenship. Plus, they discuss federal charges against an ICE officer accused of lying to the FBI about the shooting of a Venezuelan man during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Finally, Mary and Andrew explain why the Supreme Court’s decision to allow construction of Trump’s White House ballroom to continue does not mean the justices have ruled the project lawful.
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“Recipe for a WIPEOUT of an election’: Trump approval CRATERS amid economic frustration
President Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest level yet in a new poll by The Financial Times. The poll found that just 33% of registered voters approve of Trump’s performance as president with less than two months to go until the midterms. According to the poll, voters’ worsening view of the economy and cost of living is to blame for Trump’s falling numbers. The Morning Joe panel discusses this latest poll that POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin calls ‘a recipe for a wipeout’ in the November midterms.
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LIVE: Trump Convention is INSTANT DISASTER as MAGA IMPLODES in Court!!! Legal AF
Legal AF Podcast
Popok joined by Karen Friedman Agnifilo on Legal AF, provide real-time breaking legal and political news commentary about Trump’s latest “Trump-a-palooza” and the notable no-shows, including developments involving Canada and Mexico; the Tate brothers being denied bail; the growing legal and political mess surrounding Missouri’s maps; the latest battle over mail-in ballots as briefs are filed with the Supreme Court; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the Supreme Court handing Donald Trump a major loss after Trump-appointed Justice Brett Kavanaugh rejected Missouri’s emergency effort to block a state court ruling involving the state’s congressional maps.
Supreme Court upholds Missouri Supreme Court ruling against Republican map. Order.Brian’s new book, THE DAY AFTER:
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“As LOW as it gets: Trump makes new 9/11 claim in his disputed role after terror attacks
President Trump yesterday gave a new account of what he says happened in the aftermath of the September 11th terror attacks. Speaking at a ceremony honoring those killed, Trump said he went to lower Manhattan shortly after the attacks and claimed two firefighters physically carried him to safety when a nearby building appeared ready to collapse. Trump has made similar claims about his presence at ground zero for years, but there is no evidence supporting the account that firefighters carried him from the site. The Morning Joe panel discusses Trump’s latest claim.
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Lawrence: What are Donald Trump’s deranged social media posts if not evidence of insanity?
Lawrence O’Donnell details the “madness” of Donald Trump’s Al-generated social media posts over Labor Day weekend that Republicans have yet to explain or defend, arguing, “Every bit of evidence Donald Trump gives us overwhelmingly indicates that he has lost his mind.”
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GOP talking points against ‘crazy’ lead to immediate embarrassment
Jen Psaki points out that Republicans should rethink their new talking points that 2026 is an election of common sense versus crazy when they are running so many candidates who would seem to fall into the crazy category.
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ALERT: FBI & Trump make INSANE election announcement
FBI issues multiple subpoenas to Nevada election officials
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LIVE: Katie Phang Gives UPDATES on BREAKING NEWS
After LOSING mail voting ruling, Trump BEGS SCOTUS to back him on midterm scheme
Antonia Hylton examines President Trump’s fight to restrict mail-in voting and is joined by Janai Nelson, president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
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Alert: GOP may try to BLOCK ‘seating’ Dems if they win Congress, says Trump WH vet
CHAOS: RECORD-HIGH gas prices as Trump’s trade war sends GOP midterm fears soaring
With 56 days until the midterm elections, MS NOW’s Antonia Hylton reports on the latest developments and is joined by The Nation’s Joan Walsh and former Obama speechwriter David Litt. (The Beat’s YouTube: https:// ms.now/ari)
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GOP PANICS as midterm homestretch begins, Trump crashes amid Al revolt!
WSJ: DHS IG investigating Corey Lewandowski for improperly awarding contracts, personal enrichment
New reporting from The Wall Street Journal suggests Corey Lewandowski used his role at the Department of Homeland Security to personally profit. A representative for Lewandowski denied he had “sought contracts with foreign governments,” and said he played no role in contract review or approval at the department. Lewandowski’s representative also said he hadn’t been contacted about any investigation into contracting at DHS. MS NOW Senior Political Analyst Alex Wagner and Punchbowl News co-founder Jake Sherman join Katy Tur with their reaction.
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FACT CHECK: Economist says ‘no one on Wall Street’ believes Trump’s claim oil prices are dropping
President Trump is ramping up his trade war ahead of the GOP’s midterm convention in Texas. New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, Author of “To the Contrary” on Substack Charlie Sykes, University of Michigan Economics Professor Justin Wolfers and MS NOW Contributor Paola Ramos join Alicia Menendez with their analysis.
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Trump SQUIRMS as Rupert Murdoch Predicts MAGA Senate Bloodbath before Phony Convention!
Popok reports on Rupert Murdoch, owner of Fox News, using his Wall Street Journal to criticize Trump for attacking Senate Republicans and causing the potential loss of 6 seats to give the Democrats control. All this set against the backdrop of a phony ego-boosting “Republican Midterm Convention” that will likely turn off even more voters!
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Trump PANICS As MASSIVE Protests SURGE Across US!!
Interviews
We’re only 56 days away from the November Midterms! Are you registered to vote? Do you know where to vote? Is your community ready for these critical elections? The next No Kings Day is October 17th, and this time it’s a day of community events, from block parties to rallies to walks to the polls. Ezra Levin joins Katie Phang with all of the amazing details. Learn more here: https://indivisible.org/and
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Sarah Longwell: GOP has ‘NO IDEA how to function’ post-MAGA
Publisher of The Bulwark and host of ‘The Focus Group’ podcast Sarah Longwell joins Morning Joe to discuss her new book, “How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time.” Longwell describes the book as both a message of hope and an urgent call to action. It explores exactly how we got here -our current political reality-and what Sarah says ‘we must build next’ in terms of constructing a new “modern pro-democracy” political movement while leaving MAGA behind.
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We’re struggling but Trump’s consistently getting richer: Strategist
President Trump has asked the Supreme Court once again to decide on his restrictions on mail-in voting. Trump’s actions and self-enrichment now loom over Republican candidates in the final months ahead of the midterms. MS NOW Chief Political Reporter
Chris Jansing, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and CNBC Fast Money Contributor Dan Nathan join Stephanie Ruhle to share their outlook for November.
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How $158M paid to Jeffrey Epstein TOPPLED Wall Street tycoon Leon Black
Author and former investment banker William Cohen joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book, “Money to Burn: The Unvarnished Truth About Leon Black, Apollo, and the Rise of a New Wall Street.” It tells the story of the rise and fall of former Wall Street tycoon, Leon Black. The book details how Black’s company, Apollo Global management, unraveled due to his own poor judgement that included a friendship and business relationship with the disgraced pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and an affair with a Russian woman who he accused of extorting him after having an affair.
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Trump SPIRALS As Far-Right Allies Send GLOBAL SHOCKWAVE!!
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The far-right AfD party in Germany just won 44% of the vote in a state election Sunday, and that result is sending tremors throughout the world. AfD has been labeled an “extremist” group, and its anti-immigrant, antisemitic, and antidemocratic policies echo the Nazis. Katie Phang has the election details, including the prospect of AfD forging a coalition with another party to secure its desired power majority.
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Gavin Newsom on how to beat the GOP: “Democrats need to grow a backbone”
As California’s governor, Gavin Newsom has become one of the Democratic Party’s most vocal critics of President Trump. As speculation swirls around Newsom’s own potential presidential bid, he’s on the road and raising money to get more Democrats elected at the state level, where he says his party took its eye off the ball. Amna Nawaz caught up with Newsom in North and South Carolina.
Democrats SURGE in polls as Trump makes midterms about himself
New national polling averages from political analyst and pollster Nate Silver show
Democrats leading in many of this November’s key U.S. Senate races. The data show Democrats ahead in every race except those in lowa and Kansas. This comes as The New York Times reports that tariff and trade issues could play a large role in the upcoming midterm elections, while reports surface that President Donald Trump is planning to make the midterms a referendum on himself. The Morning Joe panel breaks it all down.
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Joe SLAMS Trump: The WORST messenger’ for GOP candidates in 2026
President Trump is reportedly angling to increase his involvement in Republican campaigns as the midterms approach. But as Trump ramps up his campaign trail efforts, some GOP candidates are concerned that an appearance by the president-whose poll numbers have recently declined-could actually hurt their campaigns rather than help them. Joe discusses with the Morning Joe panel why he thinks Trump is the ‘worst messenger’ for Republican candidates hoping to win in November.
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Trump Picks GET BOOED at MULTIPLE STADIUMS…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Trump-backed candidates getting loudly booed at multiple college football stadiums across the country, as Vivek Ramaswamy faced a hostile reception at an Ohio State game and Byron Donalds was met with boos at a University of South Florida game. Meiselas breaks down the remarkable scenes and what happened over the weekend.
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SCOTUS makes MAJOR RULING on Election…
It’s a proverbial race to the courthouse, as the Trump Administration rushes back to the Supreme Court on an emergency basis to try to block Judge Talwani’s new preliminary injunction, but Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson trips them up by refusing to grant an Administrative Stay to stop ballots from going out in the meantime. Popok explains how that is a bad sign for the Trump attempt to use the Postal Service to deny 1/3 of America their mail-in ballot!
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‘Generational Damage’: Ex-Intel leader WARNS Trump sycophants are withholding CRUCIAL info
The Best People with Nicolle Wallace
Julia Curlee brings stories of a remarkable career, recounting her time as a CIA analyst and as an intelligence briefer for Vice President Mike Pence. She begins, however, by talking about the most “unremarkable” aspects of her tenure: up until she was fired in 2025 by the Trump administration for being transgender, Curlee recalls a tolerant government and a good working relationship with Pence. The former Vice President “used the intelligence community the way it was designed,” she tells Nicolle, as opposed to some current intelligence personnel who concern themselves only with “providing the president with information that he wants to hear.” She points to this shift as one of many examples of how the second Trump term is exponentially more dangerous than the first, addressing the United States’ declining international reputation amidst the war in Iran and the ways in which the government uses internal division as a tool to distract from their failure to improve the lives of Americans. And still, she refuses to stand down in the fight to preserve democracy: “This is my country, too.”
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Trump’s GOP Convention Gets HIJACKED by EPSTEIN Files?!?
In an act of desperation, the RNC is hosting its first-ever midterm convention. Taking place in Dallas, Convicted Felon Donald Trump will be the headliner both nights, but it seems like no one wants to show up. Counter-programming includes the Epstein Redacted Reading Room, along with the Epstein Files Bookmobile. Katie Phang will be on the ground in Texas to bring us all of the insight and to center and amplify the Epstein Files.
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Trump STEAMS as Court REFUSES to grant Block on Missouri decision that benefits House Democrats!
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Popok reports on the United States Supreme Court and Justice Kavanaugh NOT granting an emergency stay to Missouri to allow it to use new MAGA congressional maps to grab 7 out of 8 congressional seats, and requiring full briefing this week to decide instead. Popok sees this as a possible favorable data point that the Court will NOT overturn the Missouri Supreme Court’s ruling siding with voters and will require the old map to be used, giving the Dems 1 more seat before the midterms.
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“A factory of RED FLAGS’: Heather Cox Richardson SLAMS Trump’s crypto deals
Political historian Heather Cox Richardson joins Morning Joe to discuss President Trump’s cryptocurrency connections and concerns about potential corruption. Political historian Heather Cox Richardson joins Morning Joe to discuss President Trump’s cryptocurrency connections and concerns about potential corruption.
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‘You don’t get any credit for kissing his a**”: GOP Senator slams Trump admin.’s PRAISE for Putin
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff offered glowing remarks to Russian President Putin during a meeting in Moscow. Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin and Editor-at-large at The Bulwark Bill Kristol join Erielle Reshef with their reaction.
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‘What is he doing?’: Fmr. GOP lawmaker reacts to Trump post about renaming New Mexico ‘New America’
President Trump continues to be focused on his fight over mail-in ballots while Americans are grappling with affordability. Trump also posted on Truth Social a map of New Mexico and renaming it “New America.” Former Rep.
Charlie Dent, former U.S. attorney Harry Litman and Democratic strategist Basil Smikle join Peter Alexander to weigh in.
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PA Dems ‘absolutely despise’ Fetterman; Senator’s net approval plummets
“Pennsylvania Democrats absolutely despise
John Fetterman at this point; I don’t think I’ve ever seen this much of a change without a scandal going on,” says CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten, breaking down the opinion of Pennsylvania Democratic voters toward Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA.) Fetterman’s net approval rating has dropped 120 percentage points since 2024. Also, John Berman speaks with the Wall Street Journal’s Siobhan Hughes, one of the reporters who broke last week’s story on Sen. Fetterman.
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Trump has ‘one play’ for the midterms which is ‘me, me, me: Journalist
President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting is leaving Americans confused ahead of the midterms. Also, Trump’s super PAC donated $10 million to Ken Paxton’s campaign in the Texas Senate race against James Talarico New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, Staff Writer for The New Yorker Susan Glasser and Duke University Distinguished Fellow John Harwood join Peter Alexander to discuss the latest.
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Police: Armed man with Taser & two pistols lunged at Ohio gov. candidate Amy Acton
Police in Ohio have arrested an armed man after he lunged at Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee for governor. MS NOW Reporter Nnamdi Egwuonwu has the latest updates about the incident from Canfield, Ohio. Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg joins Erielle Reshef to discuss the rise of political violence.
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Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle Weekly Highlights | Aug. 31-Sept. 4
See some of the best segments this week from ‘Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle’ and watch weekdays at 9 am ET on MS NOW.
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Like throwing someone in a river and calling them a witch if they drown: Ex-FBI agent on polygraphs
The New York Times reports the Pentagon has given polygraph tests to joint staff members amid an investigation into media leaks. Rep.Jason Crow (D-CO), a member of both the Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, says Congress has not been briefed on this. Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg and Charlie Sykes, Author of
“To the Contrary” on Substack, join Erielle Reshef to share their thoughts.
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Tim Miller: Democrats need to ‘aggressively’ ATTACK Trump on Iran war
The Bulwark’s Tim Miller joins Morning Joe to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, the strategy of the Democratic party, and much more. Why Miller says he’d like to see Democrats be more ‘aggressive’ in the way they attack Trump’s second term record.
‘Everything’s still BAD’: Trump voters express frustration as the GOP struggles ahead of midterms
Republicans CANCEL EVERYTHING amid MIDTERM PANIC…
Francis Maxwell reports on growing panic inside the Republican Party as Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly cancels the House’s final two weeks of scheduled votes before the midterms and sends members scrambling back to their districts. With Trump’s approval collapsing, voters furious over the cost of living, and vulnerable Republicans increasingly distancing themselves from Washington, the GOP’s sudden retreat is giving insight into what they see coming in November.
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Michael Scherer, staff writer for The Atlantic, and Jake Traylor, MS NOW White House reporter join The Weekend to discuss the GOP’s voter motivation struggle as President Trump continues to center himself ahead of the November midterms.
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Trump FULLY CRACKS on SUNDAY…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s awful Sunday morning as problems pile up around him and he is cracking bad in public.
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‘BIG EYE ROLL’: Why Republicans may be RSVPing NO to Trump’s midterm convention
President Trump might not be on the ballot, but he’s still making himself the star of the first-ever Republican midterm convention. The problem? Not a lot of Republican lawmakers, who the event is said to be for, will be in attendance. Texas Democratic
Congresswoman Julie Johnson says if her GOP colleagues aren’t showing up – why would Texans go? It’s going to land “like a flat balloon here.”
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WOW: SURPRISE state Supreme Court ruling ROCKS election
Trump INSTANTLY BLOCKED as He Tries to EVADE SCOTUS Ruling!!!
A federal judge just stopped Donald Trump’s latest attempt to get around his loss at the Supreme Court on Birthright Citizenship. And the judge didn’t hold back. Former State
Attorney Dave Aronberg, AKA the Florida LawMan, also discusses why the courts are unlikely to reverse the judge’s ruling.
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Trump tries to ‘chisel away the foundations of our Democracy’ as he meddles in midterm elections
MS NOW Highlights – September 5
Trump & DOJ Face Their FATE from Judge over EPSTEIN COVER UP!!!
What will Senior Judge Sullivan do now that it’s been proven in court that AG Todd Blanche is trying hard to keep the FBI handwritten notes about a victim who claims she was sexually abused by Trump as a young girl, hidden from view. The Legal AF Podcast and guest host Adam Klasfeld, is on the scene for the commentary you need.
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YIKES! GOP in EPSTEIN HELL Again…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the renewed battle over the Epstein files as House Republicans abruptly cut two weeks from their September schedule and prepare to head home again as the cover up continues.
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UH OH! Trump gets NIGHTMARE NEWS in Florida…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on new polling out of Florida showing Donald Trump facing significant trouble in his home state as the 2026 midterms approach. Meiselas breaks down the latest numbers and is joined by retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Leela Gray, the Democratic nominee for Florida’s 13th Congressional District, to discuss her race against Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and the political landscape in Florida.
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Trump SURRENDERS IT ALL…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump facing accusations of weakness and capitulation on the world stage as he confronts mounting political problems and declining support inside the United States.
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LIVE: WTF?! Trump LEGAL CHAOS… I Legal AF
The top rated Legal AF podcast, led by Ben Meiselas and Popok, provide commentary on developments at the intersection of law and politics you have to know about including: A federal judge entering a Preliminary Injunction to stop Trump putting the Post Office into the driver’s seat about who gets to vote by mail, as the Supreme Court refuses to stay the ruling in the meantime; a Trump crony and Epstein enabler suing Congress to let him continue to hide Epstein survivor information from the public; Trump’s focus on “legacy” projects like building a 250 foot arch instead of working to avoid the next Great Depression; a federal judge being attacked by Trump because she blocked his latest Birthright Citizenship order;
Trump trying to cause a “federal election administration disaster” including in Red States as the Supreme Court is asked to intervene, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics.
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Marc Elias on Texas Republicans’ 92 poll closures
BREAKING: Trump Is Smirking At His 47-State Crash. Here’s What He Knows.
The Jim Acosta Show – The Full Story Trump Is Smirking At His 47-State Crash.
Here’s What He Knows. A staggering new state-by-state polling tracker reveals Donald Trump has a negative net approval rating in 47 out of 50 states. With his positive approval surviving in only three states, the map looks devastating for the Trump campaign. Yet, top political strategists warn this 47-state crash is a dangerous trap for Democrats.
Marc Elias, Joe Trippi, and John Harwood sit down with Jim Acosta to break down the midterms, the reality behind the latest election polling, and the hidden voting hurdles that could completely flip the battleground states.
They expose how voter complacency, scare tactics involving ICE, and quiet orders to the postal service regarding mail-in ballots are part of a broader “dirty tricks” campaign designed to bypass raw public opinion.
Despite the polling nightimare for Trump, the path to a Democratic victory remains incredibly narrow. Watch the full breakdown to see why the fight for the battlegrounds is far from over, what Democrats must do to ensure America remains a democracy, and why you need to make your plan to vote now-not later.
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The Beat with Ari Melber Weekly Highlights | Aug. 31-Sept. 4
Iran FIRES BACK…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Iran firing back after the United States struck three Iranian tankers, with Iran now claiming strikes on six ships as the conflict intensifies and the escalating attacks raise new fears about where this rapidly expanding confrontation goes next.
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Gavin Newsom Campaigns in North Carolina as Democrats Gear Up for the Midterms
Gavin Newsom campaigns in North Carolina as Democrats work to build momentum ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The California governor rallies Democratic supporters and delivers a strong message on the stakes of the upcoming races. With control of Congress and key state races in focus, Democrats look to energize voters across the state. Watch Newsom’s remarks and key moments from his North Carolina campaign event.
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‘Most INCOMPETENT administration in American history!: Dem Rep. torches Trump over Iran war
Iranian reports say multiple are dead, including a child, and dozens were injured after the U.S. struck a wedding event, reigniting exchanges of munitions between the two countries. Rep.
Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), membjer of the House Oversight Committee, joins Alex Witt to share her thoughts on the state of the war, internal chaos at the Pentagon, and more.
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‘CATASTROPHIC FAILURE’ could ensue as Trump tries to fast-track a new mail-in ballot system
Donald Trump’s push to restrict mail-in voting just months before the midterm elections isn’t just politically consequential, it’s logistically infeasible. This week, a federal whistleblower exposed the USPS’ new “rushed, chaotic, and fundamentally flawed” ballot portal, a project reminiscent of previous federal tech implementation shortfallings. “The question is, is it malevolence, or is it incompetence?” said David Kligerman, the attorney representing the whistleblower.
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Judge ORDERS Disclosure of “Everyone” Who “Conceived” Of The Jan6 Fund to Pay Criminals!
Popok reports on a new case seeking to find out from the DOJ how many Jan6 convicts have been paid “settlements” with taxpayer dollars and developments in another case in which the DOJ was just ordered to reveal who “conceived” of the Jan6 fund in the first place.
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The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi Weekly Highlights | Aug. 31- Sept. 3
The 10 biggest reasons why Trump is so unpopular
Donald Trump was quite unpopular in his first term, but in his second term, he’s hitting historic levels of unpopularity. CNN’s Harry Enten runs the numbers and counts down the top ten issues where Trump is dropping the most.
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‘$14 box of cereal’: detained families forced to shell out for basic needs at Dilley
The conditions at DHS’ family detention center in Dilley, Texas are infamously horrific: reports of worms in the food, unsafe drinking water and unsanitary conditions. Potable food, water and other basic necessities are available at the commissary, but for wildly inflated prices.
Casey Revkin, a California Mom, refused to let that be acceptable and founded the non-profit
‘Each Step Home’ to send money to families detained at Dilley so they could provide the basics for themselves and their children. Each Step Home’s work currently supports 67 families and about 80 children.
