‘Not so different from desecrating a grave: Hayes on Trump’s threats to demolish the Kennedy Center
Chris Hayes discusses Donald Trump’s fascination with the Kennedy Center as he threatens to demolish it after a judge ruled he cannot put his his name back on the building.
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Lawrence: Trump never tells the truth, except about protecting billionaires
Lawrence O’Donnell details how Donald Trump expressed “loyalty and fealty to Middle Eastern dictators, being “very protective” of them, while letting the American people suffer through skyrocketing gas prices and diesel prices and inflation” because of his war with Iran.
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SHOCKING UPDATE from rightwing Supreme Court justices
‘He sounds addled and INSANE’: Nicolle on incoherent Trump sacrificing GOP and freaking out voters
After countless lies and a running list of broken campaign promises, is the Republican base finally willing to abandon Donald Trump? Nicolle Wallace is joined by Cornell Belcher and Jonathan Swan for analysis on Deadline White House.
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Trump losing to BLUE WAVE? Ari on DAMNING new image RATTLING GOP
MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on new warning signs for President Trump’s economy. Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast join.
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Booker BLASTS Patel as an ‘incompetent LACKEY’: ‘Like an 18-year-old kid who wants to join a frat’
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) questions FBI Director Kash Patel about the use of FBI resources and accused Patel of retaliating against the media. Booker went on to clash with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) at the hearing.
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Trump FLAILS as ICE Agent is Arrested in Minneapolis and Brought to Justice by State Prosecutors!!
CONTEMPT OF COURT: Todd Blanche hit with BOMBSHELL blow in Epstein case
The Intersection with Michael Popok Popok reports on Minnesota finally getting their man, and arresting ICE Agent Christian Castro to stand trial for shooting a Venezuelan migrant and then lying about it.
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GOP Rep. tells Trump: You’ve ‘gone too far’ on immigration
In a rare move, Republican Florida Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar told President Trump he has “gone too far” on his immigration policies in a new campaign ad. Punchbowl News Co-founder Jake Sherman, Iraq War Veteran and Host of the “Independent Americans” podcast Paul Rieckhoff, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and Anchor of the Washington Post’s “Early Brief Newsletter” Dan Merica join Katy Tur to weigh in.
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Trump DOJ ORDERED To HAND Judge UNREDACTED FBI Notes In MY Epstein Lawsuit!?!
EXCLUSIVE: In Katie Phang’s lawsuit for the Epstein Files, the judge just ordered Todd Blanche to produce to him in chambers the unredacted handwritten FBI notes implicating Donald Trump in sexual and physical abuse of a
13-year-old girl. And the court orders Blanche to start translating foreign-language documents by September 24th. Katie breaks down these HUGE rulings and details how Blanche has been busted by the Court for his excuses.
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‘What the hell are we doing in Iran?!: Ret. Army Brig. Gen. on leadership letting military down
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) sent House lawmakers home, avoiding a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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‘Impeach Hegseth: Republican Thomas Massie SHOCKS Senate, Takes Targets Trump’s War Secretary
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating the War Powers Resolution and exceeding congressional authority in the Iran war. Massie also raised allegations involving civilian casualties, military operations in Yemen and the Caribbean, retaliation against Senator Mark Kelly, and the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Massie argued that Hegseth should be held accountable for what he described as unconstitutional actions. The impeachment resolution was filed as privileged, meaning the House faced a deadline to take it up. However, Speaker Mike Johnson ended the House session early, leaving the vote stalled.
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“This is EXTORTION’: Joe SLAMS Trump for threatening to tear down the Kennedy Center
President Trump says the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., could be “ripped down.” He made the comment while speaking to reporters after landing in North Carolina last night. Trump has threatened not to carry out renovations to the building unless his name is added back to the facade. The president said,
“I think that the Trump administration should certainly have recognition because, frankly, if we don’t do that, it’s going to close. It’ll end up being ripped down.” The Morning Joe panel discusses Trump’s latest threat to the Kennedy Center, which was dedicated by Congress as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy one year after his assassination.
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KIMMEL BEATS TRUMP as Texas Dem surges & Colbert goes full ‘Captain America’
Jimmy Kimmel says his planned TV interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was not televised after the Trump administration’s FCC “threatened” him and ABC. Kimmel instead released the full interview on YouTube, where it has racked up over 10 million
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MAJOR UPDATE on Pete Hegseth IMPEACHMENT | Another Day
BREAKING: Trump gets CRUSHING NEWS ahead of election
Epstein Survivors REACT As DAMNING
Trump-Epstein Details EMERGE!!
The Trump Epstein Redacted Reading Room is hitting the road, bringing the Epstein Files to cities across the country. Katie Phang walked through the space in Dallas with Epstein survivors Dani Bensky and Liz Stein for a firsthand look at the exhibit. In this first part of their walkthrough, the group examines a remarkable timeline documenting Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, and the overlap between the two. They also explore the staggering 3,437 volumes containing 3.5 million pages of evidence and investigative leads that have not been followed through by the DOJ and FBI.
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Trump’s NC Speech GOES SIDEWAYS…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous speech in North Carolina where Trump said gas is inexpensive and that he wants to cut off trade with all nations.
“This is EXTORTION’: Joe SLAMS Trump for threatening to tear down the Kennedy Center
President Trump says the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., could be “ripped down.” He made the comment while speaking to reporters after landing in North Carolina last night.
Trump has threatened not to carry out renovations to the building unless his name is added back to the facade. The president said,
“I think that the Trump administration should certainly have recognition because, frankly, if we don’t do that, it’s going to close. It’ll end up being ripped down.” The Morning Joe panel discusses Trump’s latest threat to the Kennedy Center, which was dedicated by Congress as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy one year after his assassination.
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KIMMEL BEATS TRUMP as Texas Dem surges & Colbert goes full ‘Captain America’
Jimmy Kimmel says his planned TV interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was not televised after the Trump administration’s FCC “threatened” him and ABC. Kimmel instead released the full interview on YouTube, where it has racked up over 10 million
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MAJOR UPDATE on Pete Hegseth IMPEACHMENT | Another Day
BREAKING: Trump gets CRUSHING NEWS ahead of election
Epstein Survivors REACT As DAMNING Trump-Epstein Details EMERGE!!
The Trump Epstein Redacted Reading Room is hitting the road, bringing the Epstein Files to cities across the country. Katie Phang walked through the space in Dallas with Epstein survivors Dani Bensky and Liz Stein for a firsthand look at the exhibit. In this first part of their walkthrough, the group examines a remarkable timeline documenting Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, and the overlap between the two. They also explore the staggering 3,437 volumes containing 3.5 million pages of evidence and investigative leads that have not been followed through by the DOJ and FBI.
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Trump’s NC Speech GOES SIDEWAYS…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous speech in North Carolina where Trump said gas is inexpensive and that he wants to cut off trade with all nations.
‘STAGGERING’: Joe SLAMS Trump over stock trades reporting
President Trump has made more stock trades than all members of Congress combined since returning to office. That’s according to a Bloomberg review of financial disclosures.
Bloomberg reports that Trump and his money managers made more than 28,000 trades in the 17 months between his second inauguration and June of this year. That compares with about 22,000 trades reported by members of Congress. The numbers come as Republicans push a ban on congressional stock trading, but the legislation does not apply to the president. The Morning Joe panel discusses the latest reporting.
FBI Director Kash Patel testifies to the Senate Judiciary Committee on the weaponization of the bureau, election interference, Epstein files, allegations of excessive drinking, and more.
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Booker BLASTS Patel as an ‘incompetent LACKEY’: ‘Like an 18-year-old kid who wants to join a frat’
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) questions FBI Director Kash Patel about the use of FBI resources and accused Patel of retaliating against the media. Booker went on to clash with Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) at the hearing.
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NEW: Poll finds voters trust Dems more than GOP on economy, wars, immigration and the deficit
A new poll from The New York Times and Siena reveals the GOP’s weaknesses ahead of the midterm elections. Meanwhile, President Trump is campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina’s Senate race. MS NOW Senior Capitol Hill Reporter Ali Vitali, New York Times White House Correspondent Luke Broadwater and Puck Congressional Correspondent Leigh Ann Caldwell join Stephanie Ruhle to share their analysis.
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Epstein BILLIONAIRE Leon Black FACES CONTEMPT By Congress Over Epstein PROBE!?!
House Oversight has got Jeffrey Epstein’s billionaire buddy, Leon Black, in its crosshairs, voting 41-0 to refer him for contempt for his failure to comply with subpoenas. Katie Phang has all of the latest details, including Chair Comer’s new bill to protect abuse victims who are a part of an NDA so they can come forward with info.
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Sen. Jon Ossoff on how a competent president would handle A.I.
Senator Jon Ossoff talks with Jen Psaki about the myriad issues associated with new artificial intelligence technology and how a competent president who could understand the issue beyond how to exploit his power over it to make himself rich would be addressing the matter and using the tool of government to make sure that the interests and safety of the American public was being served.
Why is a Russian oligarch close to Putin bankrolling Don Jr.’s wedding? ProPublica drops BOMBSHELL
ProPublica reports that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, according to records reviewed and interviews with three people familiar with the event. A spokesperson for Trump Jr. did not dispute the wedding payments. ProPublica Reporter Justin Elliott joins Peter Alexander to share more details.
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Lawrence: Trump worst person to be in White House when Al could do what nuclear weapons haven’t
Lawrence O’Donnell examines warnings from tech leaders that artificial intelligence could pose an existential threat to humanity. Lawrence discusses Donald Trump dismissing concerns about Al as a “hoax” and highlights Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff’s call for Congressional investigations into the Al industry and scrutiny of the Trump administration’s financial ties to technology companies.
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Maddow reacts to report of Russian oligarch paying for Trump Jr.’s lavish wedding weekend
Rachel Maddow shares details of new reporting from ProPublica that Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish weekend wedding celebration was largely paid for by a “very generous” Russian oligarch who even helped plan the festivities despite there being some questions about just how well he knows the couple or what he might expect in return for his generosity. Brett Murphy, investigative reporter with ProPublica, joins to talk about the report.
Ranking Members Robert Garcia and Richard Blumenthal hold a shadow hearing examining allegations that Donald Trump, his family, and senior administration officials have used public office to grow their personal wealth. Witnesses will testify about potential conflicts of interest, the costs to American families, and proposed reforms to curb government corruption.
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Feinberg on Trumps: F. Scott Fitzgerald couldn’t have written a more ostentatious family
A new ProPublica report reveals a Russian oligarch close to President Putin bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding weekend. Donald Trump Jr.’s wife Bettina said there is “no conspiracy” or “mystery” around his presence there. Former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg and former Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the DOJ Mary McCord join Alicia Menendez to discuss.
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Don Jr. SCRAMBLES After BOMBSHELL PUTIN Connection REVEALED!?!
Russian oligarch, who is besties with Vladimir Putin, bankrolled Don Trump Jr.’s lavish wedding in the Bahamas to Bettina Anderson, the daughter of the banker who vouched for Jeffrey Epstein’s character. Katie Phang has all of the details, including a trip down memory lane on Junior’s proclivities to associate himself with Russian things.
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BREAKING: Explosive Don Jr scandal ROCKS Trump family | Another Day
Trump OUTRAGED as Trump-Appointed Judge BLOCKS His USPS Mail-in Ballot Scheme!
Who is Trump going to attack now that a Trump-appointed judge (Judge Nichols) joins late Sunday night an Obama-appointed federal judge (Talwani) in stopping his Postal Service Take Over of the Mail In Ballots Scheme. Popok reports on the BREAKING NEWS of a new late night Injunction as we wait on the Supreme Court any minute now, to either back Trump on Mail in Ballots or back democracy!
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Canada GOES FOR THE KILL…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney preparing to host the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto as he goes on the offense against Donald Trump’s trade war. The summit is expected to bring together roughly 300 CEOs and senior executives representing more than $120 trillion in assets, as Canada pitches itself as a more stable and reliable destination for global investment than Trump’s United States. Meiselas breaks down Carney’s strategy, Canada’s push to attract $1 trillion in investment over the next five years, and what the growing competition for global capital means as Canery checkmates Trump.
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Americans ‘despise’ Trump’s Al handling. Trump: ‘Whoever wins Al wins’
Anne Applebaum REVEALS Trump’s ‘Empire of Grift’: Business leaders ‘more powerful’ than government
Anne Applebaum joins Morning Joe to discuss her latest piece for The Atlantic, titled ‘Empire of Gift. In it, Applebaum argues that far-right ideologues have transformed American foreign policy into a tool of private gain and antidemocratic reaction. The Morning Joe panel discusses how American power is being brokered not by diplomats looking out for the good of the country, but rather by ‘informal envoys, private companies and hardened ideologues’ looking out for themselves.
‘IT’S GROTESQUE: Joe slams Trump from blaming Ukraine for rising diesel prices
President Trump is blaming Ukraine for record-high diesel fuel prices. While speaking to reporters in Ireland over the weekend, the president said his administration has asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop targeting Russian oil refineries. Ukraine did strike more than 20 refinery targets in Russia over the summer, but the main driver of higher fuel prices has been the war in Iran, which has virtually closed the Strait of Hormuz, blocking about one-fifth of global oil exports.
The Morning Joe panel discusses Trump’s efforts to shift blame to Ukraine and what that means.
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State Attorneys General Have Already Found STOLEN Ballots!
Popok is joined by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel at the 2026 Democratic Attorneys General Association Conference in Detroit to discuss reports of stolen ballots and the growing fight over election security. AG Nessel breaks down what state attorneys general are uncovering and what it could mean for voters. Popok reports on the latest developments and the legal battles ahead.
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‘Broken Old Man & His Crooked Family’: Ossoff Obliterates Trump & Team in Fiery Midterm Attack
Senator Jon Ossoff delivers a fierce attack on Donald Trump and his political team as Democrats ramp up their push ahead of the midterm elections. Ossoff takes aim at Trump’s leadership, family and agenda, arguing that voters face a major choice in the upcoming elections.
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Trump CRACKS as IT FINALLY HAPPENS…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous trip to Ireland as things continue to go off the rails, with Trump repeatedly claiming that Iran is begging him for a deal while developments tell a very different story. Meiselas breaks down Trump’s latest statements, the reaction to his trip, and how the situation continues to unfold.
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Trump’s ‘incredibly TOXIC’ policies force Republicans to face HARSH reality ahead of midterms
As the midterm elections get closer, Republicans are learning the realities of running on President Trump’s record and unpopular policies. MS NOW Chief Political Reporter Chris Jansing and President of House Majority PAC Mike Smith join The Weekend to discuss how Trump’s message playing in key races.
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‘Makes no sense’: Lt Gen. slams Kushner for blaming Ukraine for stalling peace
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have fired into Saudi Arabia. The Houthi attacks have centered on the Saudi oil infrastructure and shipping, adding even more problems to an already-strained global oil market. Also, Jared Kushner appears to be blaming Ukraine for continuing the war, saying Kyiv’s refusal to give up territory is stalling a peace deal with Russia.
Retired U.S. Lt. Army Lt. General Mark Hertling and former White House Senior Director Nayyera Haq join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the latest developments.
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Trump Gets CHILLING MESSAGE…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on warning signs for Donald Trump and Trump-backed Republican candidates emerging from Kansas, Texas, and Ohio as voters react to recent developments and the approaching midterm elections. Meiselas then interviews Brian Poindexter, the Democratic nominee challenging Republican Congressman Max Miller in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, about the state of the race, recent polling, and what Poindexter is hearing from voters across the district.
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Trump’s ICE Facilities EXPOSED as ONE WOMAN Reveals SHOCKING INSIDER SECRETS!!
Casey Revkin, through her organization Each Step Home, is helping more than 80 children and 67 families a week who are in detention at Dilley Detention Center in the Texas desert.
She joins Katie Phang to explain how she’s sending more than $10,000 a week to these families’ commissary accounts to help them get food and essentials. Learn more here:
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LIVE: Trump GRAND CONSPIRACY FALLS APART… | Legal AF
Legal AF hosts Ben Meiselas and Michael Popok are back together for another episode of Legal AF, where they discuss the latest
Supreme Court rulings affecting the upcoming midterm elections and major new developments in the Trump administration’s so-called “grand conspiracy” investigation following the sudden resignation of prosecutor Joe diGenova. Meiselas and Popok also break down the legal issues surrounding Donald Trump’s proposal to give Americans $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress, as well as the questions surrounding how such a proposal could actually be implemented. All this and more on Legal AF.
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Trump’s Epstein Problem JUST GOT BIGGER.
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files, including new international investigations and efforts by European authorities to obtain information from the United States. Meiselas also examines the continuing battle over the files in Washington before sitting down with Rep. Robert Garcia, the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, to discuss the committee’s Epstein investigation, congressional oversight, and the push for additional disclosures and answers for survivors. Garcia and Oversight Democrats have repeatedly sought additional testimony and records concerning DOJ’s handling of Epstein-related materials.
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Rightwing Supreme Court does the UNTHINKABLE against a REPUBLICAN
Talarico’s TX swing, midterm voter motivation & more | Enten roundup
Epstein Survivors BLOW UP Trump’s Epstein COVER-UP During DISASTER GOP Convention!!
While the RNC sputtered along down the street, voices joined together at the Redacted Reading Room to share their stories and to inspire the fight. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Epstein survivors Sharlene Rochard, Marijke Chartouni, and Lara Blume McGee joined Katie Phang for a powerful moment in Dallas.
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‘Conman”: $5,000 promise EXPOSES Trump’s intentions as Republicans show skepticism
MS NOW White House Reporter Jake Traylor joins from the nation’s capital. Rolling Stone Politics Reporter Nikki McCann Ramirez, MS NOW Co-host of “The Weekend” Eugene Daniels, MS NOW Contributor Paola Ramos, and “The Good Liars” Comedian Jason Selvig join Antonia Hylton to share their thoughts on President Trump’s proposal to hand out $5,000 pay outs to Americans if Republicans hang onto both chambers of Congress and Trump’s enrichment of himself and his allies.
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“They lied, our friends have died’: 9/11 first responder wants accountability
New 9/11 documents renew focus on survivors’ health: Former Ground Zero first responder
Paul Rieckhoff wants officials held accountable for insisting the air was safe in Lower Manhattan after the attacks: ‘If people lied and committed crimes, they should go to jail. No one should be above the law.’
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Judge Cannon’s PLOT JUST BLEW UP…
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and Talking Feds host Harry Litman discuss the sudden resignation of Trump ally Joe diGenova from the Justice Department’s sprawling “grand conspiracy” investigation in Florida. Meiselas and Litman break down the reported internal clashes over the probe, the pressure surrounding potential prosecutions, Judge Aileen Cannon’s role overseeing grand jury matters in Fort Pierce, and what diGenova’s abrupt exit could mean for the investigation going forward.
