‘Most corrupt administration in American history: A guide to Trump’s presidential self-dealing
Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump’s net worth has jumped by more than $2 billion. But that doesn’t tell the full story of how he’s used the presidency to advance his interests. Richard Painter and David Cay Johnston join Ali Velshi to discuss Trump’s numerous conflicts of interest.
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Trump Just MADE HIS MOVE on the Midterms…
Trump’s DOJ is suing California in an extraordinary attempt to interfere in the midterm elections, demanding action that Governor Newsom says would violate federal law. California Secretary of State Shirley Weber warns that the administration is using unsubstantiated claims about voter eligibility to create chaos and undermine confidence in our elections, just weeks before voters head to the polls. Dina Doll reports.
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Trump tries to STONE WALL as Jack Smith’s Final Report gets MAJOR UPDATE…
A federal appellate court indefinitely postponed oral arguments over whether to release the second volume of Jack Smith’s report, detailing his investigation into Donald Trump’s retention of highly classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Arguments were originally scheduled for Nov. 2, a day before the midterm elections. Now, there will be one fewer reminder of Trump’s Espionage Act investigation – and ongoing cover-up of Smith’s findings concerning it – because people across the United States head to the polls. Adam Klasfeld of All Rise News interviews the Knight First Amendment Institute’s senior counsel Scott Wilkens, who is fighting for the document’s release.
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Trump, Musk play blame game as U.S. helps Putin again
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are passing blame back and forth for a disruption in the Starshield service that Ukraine relies on in running operations to defend itself from Russia’s war. Lt. Gen Mark Hertling, former commanding general for U.S. Army, Europe, joins to discuss.
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Corruption catches up with Trump as voters make it a top election issue
A new Fox News poll finds that government corruption is the top concern of American voters, which not only puts Donald Trump at a deep disadvantage, but also means the billionaires spending to keep Trump in power may see their participation backfire. Michael Steele discusses with Chuck Rocha, senior advisor to the Talarico Senate campaign, and Rob Flaherty, former assistant to President Biden.
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LIVE: Steve Schmidt: Democrats Will Flip lowa & Ohio (But ONLY If They Stop Doing This)
The Jim Acosta Show – The Full Story
Steve Schmidt joins Jim Acosta for another unfiltered “Oh, Schmidt It’s Friday!” segment to break down a massive structural shift ahead of the 2026 midterms. Schmidt reveals why record grassroots fundraising points to shocking Democratic Senate wins in lowa and Ohio-but delivers a blistering warning about why putting Barack Obama on the trail could accidentally save Donald Trump from a midterm referendum.
Plus, Mississippi Senate nominee Scott Colom breaks down his viral, internet-breaking “Pick Another Protein” campaign ad. Colom exposes how incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith is actively hiding from debates, and explains why a devastating new Fox News poll on government corruption proves Mississippi is completely up for grabs.
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Trump FALLS APART in Georgia
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous speech before a tiny crowd at Dalton Municipal Airport in Georgia, where Trump rambled about putting on makeup and repeatedly commented on how handsome men in the audience were. Meiselas breaks down the bizarre remarks and the noticeably bored crowd’s reaction as Trump campaigns ahead of the midterms.
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Trump’s midterm ‘hell week’: Aide out after five brutal days
President Trump’s White House secretary Katie Zacharia is out after just five days on the job. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Joe Lockhart, former White House press secretary under President Bill Clinton, and The New York Times’ Molly Jong-Fast.
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‘JD Vance Called Me a Little Weasel… I’m a F*cking Wolverine!’ Abdul El-Sayed Fires Back | US NEWS
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed responds to an alleged insult from JD Vance with a fiery comeback. Recounting the exchange, El-Sayed says, “JD Vance called me a little weasel today,” before responding, “No, no, no. What you’re talking about is a fucking wolverine.” His blunt remarks turn the alleged insult into a defiant response, bringing El-Sayed and Vance into the political spotlight.
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A DOJ thumb drive is at the center of California’s election fight
The DOJ sent Los Angeles County a password-protected thumb drive with a list of suspected noncitizens, then sued election officials after the registrar refused to open it over data security concerns. California Sen. Adam Schiff joins to discuss.
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“Zero accountability’: California AG dismisses Trump’s absurd voter fraud lies
Donald Trump is spewing more election lies on the campaign trail in Georgia, the epicenter of his past fictional election fraud claims.California Attorney General Rob Bonta joins The Weeknight after Trump’s DOJ sued top election officials in California claiming they planned to count ballots from thousands of “noncitizens.”
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New generation of Dems ‘ready to deliver” after Trump, NJ governor says
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill joins The Weeknight to explain why she’s calling for a new generation of Democrats to expand the party’s tent.
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I CANNOT believe this is happening’: Nicolle on Hegseth forcing his WEIRD OBSESSION onto military
New reporting from MS NOW details scientific concerns from former military doctors about Pete Hegseth’s new testosterone testing mandate. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Priya Sridhar, bylined on this story, and Angelo Carusone for analysis on Deadline: White House.
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Selvig on ‘worrying’ responses from voters on whether they’ll trust election results if Dems win
In a new lawsuit, the DOJ is asking a judge to bar California from counting mail-in ballots from 20,000 suspected non-citizens. The state says the DOJ presented no evidence to back up its claims, and that the lawsuit was part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to meddle in elections. MS NOW Political Analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Princeton University Professor Eddie Glaude and “The Good Liars” Comedian Jason Selvig join Alicia Menednez to discuss.
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‘He’s ALWAYS been with Russia’: Joe SLAMS Trump ‘BETRAYAL’ of West, Ukraine
In a new lawsuit, the DOJ is asking a judge to bar California from counting mail-in ballots from 20,000 suspected non-citizens. The state says the DOJ presented no evidence to back up its claims, and that the lawsuit was part of a larger effort by the Trump administration to meddle in elections. MS NOW Political Analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Princeton University Professor Eddie Glaude and “The Good Liars” Comedian Jason Selvig join Alicia Menednez to discuss.
Ed Luce, U.S. national editor and columnist for The Financial Times, joins Morning Joe to discuss his latest piece, “Why Trump Is Going for Zelenskyy’s Jugular.” The “Morning Joe” panel discusses the latest with the war in Ukraine, including the connection between President Donald Trump’s deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin for diesel and reports that the order to limit Ukraine’s Starshield – the military-grade Starlink – came from the White House, as Trump publicly criticizes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Trump SUFFERS MAJOR LOSS As Judge TOSSES His NYC ICE Lawsuit!!
A federal court just told the Trump Regime it cannot force an American city, this time New York City, to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Sanctuary cities like NY are allowed to refuse to use their own resources to enforce immigration laws. Katie Phang explains the judge’s order & why it is a huge rebuke against the lawlessness of this Regime.
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Trump RAGES as California Files 100th Case Against LAWLESS Administration!!!
Popok is joined for a special briefing with California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta to brief on the 100th case just filed this term against the Trump Administration and prediction about the next 100!
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Trump losing from midterms to ‘culture’: SNL STAR Michael Che talks Trump, jokes & Netflix with Ari
MS NOW’s Ari Melber sits down with “Saturday Night Live” comedian Michael Che for an extended conversation on free speech, Trump and comedy.
Jared Kushner CAUGHT in New SCANDAL as Complaint Alleges He SOLD OUT AMERICA for Personal PROFIT!!!
Popok reports on breaking news, as Trump’s son in law Jared Kushner gets nailed in a new lawsuit for collecting billions from foreign entities while he has been an unofficial, unconfirmed, government employee and chief diplomat.
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ALERT: Trump ESCALATES midterms power grab with EXTREME new plan against California
In a new lawsuit, Trump’s Justice Department is claiming that California is knowingly facilitating noncitizen voting, asking a federal court to stop the state from counting mail ballots. Nicolle Wallace is joined by John Bisognano, Alex Wagner, and Marc Elias for analysis on Deadline: White House.
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LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS – 10/15/26
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett and Jordy break down the rapidly worsening crises facing the country as inflation surges past expectations, gas prices soar, and Trump insists America is experiencing a “golden age.” Meanwhile, the war with Iran continues to spiral, tankers are being struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump and Elon Musk face serious questions over their treatment of Ukraine as Russia escalates its attacks. The brothers also dive into the extraordinary scandals and infighting engulfing Trump’s inner circle, including explosive allegations involving Kimberly Guilfoyle, the sudden departure of longtime Trump associate Paolo Zampolli, and troubling questions surrounding Trump’s new press secretary. Plus, with the midterms approaching, the brothers discuss what these mounting crises reveal about the administration and the stakes ahead.
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COOKED! Fox mourns MAGA losses expected in midterms, Dem STARS stump
With less than three weeks until Election Day, Republicans are in panic mode as the midterms approach. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by former SDNY civil prosecutor Maya Wiley and Fordham University’s Christina Greer.
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LIVE: “SHOOT THE LEAKERS?” Trump’s Terrifying Rally Threat Has GOP Panicking!
The Jim Acosta Show – The Full Story
Katie Phang and Miles Taylor join Jim Acosta to break down Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric less than three weeks out from the midterms.
After Trump told an Arizona rally crowd that leakers should be shot-before chillingly lumping reporters in with them-the panel exposes a White House scraping the bottom of the barrel.
Former DHS official Miles Taylor issues a stark warning, revealing there is a “very real chance” Trump attempts to seize ballots post-election, potentially forcing Americans to take to the streets in unprecedented numbers to protect democracy.
Meanwhile, Katie Phang highlights the sheer panic spreading through the GOP. From frantic Republicans scrubbing Trump from their campaign websites, to massive legal questions surrounding press secretary Katie Zacharia, and explosive new lawsuit allegations against Matt Gaetz, the walls are closing in.
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Trump exposed after SECRET documents UNMASK Palantir and billionaires as his ballroom donors
New reporting from the Washington Post reveals the major donors behind Trump’s highly unpopular White House ballroom. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Andrew Weissmann and Alex Wagner for analysis on Deadline:
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Trump gets NIGHTMARE NEWS as TRIP BACKFIRES…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump getting a rude awakening in Alaska as his high disapproval and growing opposition to his awful policies create an opening for Democrats. Meiselas breaks down why Trump’s Alaska visit failed to help his cause, then interviews Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola about her campaign and the fight to win over Alaska voters.
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Trump PANICS as THIRD SEX SCANDAL Linked to Admin Exposed in New Federal Lawsuit against Matt Gaetz!
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Popok reports on breaking news as former Attorney General nominee and disgraced Trump enabler and White House reporter Matt Gaetz is charged with sex trafficking charges by young women and girls in new federal civil lawsuit.
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“Trump has lied’: CA AG slams DOJ threatening state over claims of noncitizen voters
The Department of Justice is threatening California’s election officials, demanding they prove the citizenship of a list of state voters ahead of the midterms. California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) joins Peter Alexander to share his thoughts.
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CIVIL WAR: Trump allies CLASH as $5 million THEFT gets exposed
Brian Tyler Cohen Legal Breakdown episode 785: Alina Habba accuses Ric Grenell of stealing $5 million donation.
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Trump World ROCKED As Alexander Brothers FACE LIFE In PRISON!?!
Prosecutors are seeking LIFE in prison for the Alexander Brothers after they were found guilty on all counts for their decades of sex trafficking and sexual assaults of young women and girls. As they face sentencing on 10/27, Katie Phang breaks down the Government’s sentencing memorandum and how Trump World is connected to the Alexander Brothers.
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Trump STINK Continues as Judge Connects the Dots between Trump and Epstein in NEW ORDER!!!
Popok is joined by Brendan Ballou of Public Integrity Project for a special briefing for our Legal AF Audience to update them on the brand new Temporary Restraining Order to block Trump Ads through the Midterms and Judge Sullivan’s trying patience with the DOJ in the Epstein suit brought by Katie Phang, as the DOJ screws up again and hopes the Judge won’t notice!
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DARK SECRETS of Epstein NM COMPOUND Finally EXPOSED!!! Feb 9 2026
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas exposes what really happening in Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico and the ongoing cover up to hide it by Trump and others.
MAGA GAME OVER! GOP admits Congress ‘all but gone’ as wave builds
MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s failure to tame inflation and the larger political disaster for the GOP. Former New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio and The New York Times’ Michelle Goldberg join.
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“The brutality and the idiocy: Ossoff TEARS into Pentagon’s execution livestream plan
“It’s the kind of medieval spectacle and exhibition of brutality that I think reveals the values at the core of this administration, which venerates and celebrates brutality,” says Sen. Jon Ossoff on the Pentagon’s plans to livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter.
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‘DISGUSTING’: Joe SLAMS VP Vance for implying Talarico is gay, weird ‘search history’ comment
Vice President JD Vance is facing criticism for comments he made on the campaign trail in Texas yesterday implying that Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is gay and obsessed with transgender children, including a tasteless remark about Talarico’s “internet search history.” Vance doubled down on the comments when asked to explain the accusation, acknowledging that he had no knowledge of Talarico’s actual internet activity and saying he was “just guessing.” The Morning Joe panel discusses Vance’s comments as Republican leaders campaign in red states amid polls showing the midterms tightening.
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‘Incredibly dangerous: REACTION to Hegseth’s new religious crusade at the Pentagon
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for “spiritual readiness” in the U.S. military. Hegseth is establishing the “Office for Religious Affairs” at the Pentagon. MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar has more details. Host of MS NOW’s “Politics Nation” Rev. Al Sharpton, New York Times Opinion Contributing Writer Molly Jong-Fast, Senior Data Editor and Columnist for CT Insider Philip Bump and MS NOW Business Analyst Ron Insana join Stephanie Ruhle to share their thoughts.
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Trump gives DISASTER SPEECH to TINY CROWD…IN MONTANA!!!
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s disastrous speech in Montana before a tiny crowd, following his other disastrous speech earlier today in Arizona.
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Fox host ENDS INTERVIEW after Pete Buttigieg SCHOOLS host on her OWN show
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Trump-Appointed Judge Orders a STOP to Trump’s Unconstitutional Attack on the Press!
Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction putting a stop to Trump unconstitutional retaliation against CNN, MS NOW and Politico. And the judge said there is NO evidence that Trump’s ban of reporters had anything to do with national security. I sat down with Adam Klasfeld of All Rise News to discuss Judge Kelly’s new 26-page ruling.
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Trump’s FTC DEMANDS CONSEQUENCES as Martin Shkreli ACCUSED of Violating His LIFETIME Pharma Ban!
State and federal regulators want a judge to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for “flagrantly and repeatedly” violated his lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry since his release from prison. Shkreli gained nationwide notoriety for jacking up the price of Daraprim, a lifesaving AIDS drug, from $13.50 to $750 per pill. He was subsequently prosecuted and convicted on unrelated securities fraud charges, and he was banned from the pharmaceutical industry for life during his incarceration. Now, New York AG Tish James and Trump’s Federal Trade Commission demand consequences for Shkreli’s latest antics: allegedly shorting biotech stocks. Adam Klasfeld of All Rise News reports.
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‘Hold the CROOKS accountable: Leader Jeffries lays out post-election plan if Dems win House
Just 20 days from the midterms, Donald Trump is amplifying old election lies while stumping for election deniers in Arizona. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats can win the House and what they plan to do if they regain power.
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“I don’t like the Klan’: Ossoff TORCHES “bigoted’ GOP opponent | LIVE FROM GEORGIA
“I don’t like bigotry. I don’t like the Klan. I don’t like neo-Nazis,” Sen. Jon Ossoff says on his Republican opponent Mike Collins. Ossoff joins Chris Hayes live from Atlanta Georgia to discuss the stakes of the midterms.
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AG Blanche DESPERATELY Tries To DODGE Judge’s Order In MY EPSTEIN Lawsuit!?!
AG Todd Blanche is trying to convince the Court that he doesn’t have to comply with the judge’s order, in a transparent effort to avoid disclosure until after the Midterms. Katie Phang explains Blanche’s latest legal filing and why recycling old, losing arguments isn’t going to fare well with Judge Sullivan.
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‘Difference between religious freedom and religious favoritism’: Lt. General on Hegseth’s policies
Military Service members are pushing back against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s religious policies and rhetoric. MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar has more details.
Retired U.S. Army Lt. General Mark Hertling, former FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Michael Feinberg and MS NOW Analyst Ayman Mohyeldin join Alicia Menendez to share their thoughts.
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Trump’s OWN Judge JUST BURIED HIM…
Legal AF Podcast
Why did a Trump-appointed judge, in the midst of a First Amendment ruling against Trump and in favor of CNN/MSNOW/Politico, feel compelled to throw Trump and his enablers a bone to argue that the press is unfairly critical of him? Popok does a deep cut about Judge Kelly’s order and the door he left open for Trump while ruling for the Free Press.
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‘Not going to go down well in history: Ex-CIA official on Hegseth wanting to livestream execution
Trump officials are reportedly leaning against livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood shooter despite Defense Secretary Hegseth announcing that it would be public. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, former CIA official Marc Polymeropoulos and New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker join Katy Tur to share their thoughts.
Katie Zacharia is giving her first briefing as White House Press Secretary today. Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and Host of The Bulwark’s “How to Fix it” podcast John Avlon join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss.
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Trump’s ‘central casting’ approach to government is backfiring spectacularly
From Kimberly Guilfoyle’s scandal-plagued exit to his new press secretary’s disastrous debut, Trump’s obsession with appointing loyalists over qualified officials is backfiring.
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SICK OF IT! ‘Red Wall’ crisis has 47 defending ex-Red States as POLLS CRATER on ‘corruption’
MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by former Vermont Gov. and former DNC Chair Howard Dean to discuss the upcoming midterm elections.
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LIVE: Gen. Paul Eaton: “It Will Make America Look Medieval”
The Jim Acosta Show – The Full Story Hegseth livestreamed execution: Retired Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton of VoteVets tells Jim Acosta the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan would make America look medieval, as survivor Paul Martin calls it a “clown show.” Eaton warns of the harm to the riflemen ordered to fire on camera, and says Trump’s Russian diesel deal appears unauthorized and would cover only about 12 hours of U.S. fuel use. Plus, Tara Setmayer on new press secretary Katie Zacharia’s rocky debut and Trump’s slide with his own base, and Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan on her tough race and the federal search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home three weeks before the midterms.
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“THAT’S where his thoughts are?’: Nicolle reacts to Trump’s BIZARRE catcall about senator’s ‘ASS’
While Republicans scramble to convince voters of a cohesive vision heading into the midterms, Donald Trump’s attention seems to be…elsewhere. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Sarah Longwell and Chris Quinn for analysis on Deadline: White House.
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22 days to midterms: Musk drops $276M on GOP races, Obama backs El-Sayed | MS NOW Highlights
With 22 days to the 2026 midterm elections, MS NOW’s Peter Alexander reports on the GOP’s growing midterm panic as Election Day draws closer. Rachel Maddow shares the tale of a small business not letting Kansas Sen.
Roger Marshall forget that he never paid for the election night watch party cookies he ordered in 2020, and now that his term is up and he’s seeking reelection, the bill has come due.
Former President Barack Obama is stepping into Michigan’s heated Senate race, backing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed as his Republican opponent ramps up “terrorist” smears. Plus, The New York Times reports that trillionaire Elon Musk has spent $276 million on Republican races.
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Election deniers are a ‘dark cloud’ hanging over midterms: Analyst
Today, early voting begins in Georgia with just three weeks until the midterms. President Trump is hitting the campaign trail but mostly in red states. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Chief Political Reporter Greg Bluestein and Managing Editor at The Bulwark Sam Stein join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss.
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GOP ‘facing political extinction’ this midterm elections: Political strategist
While campaigning in Ohio, President Trump told supporters if Democrats win, he will be the last Republican president. Tonight, Trump will rally for GOP candidates in Alaska amid his midterm blitz. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Reporter David Noriega, former Sen. Jon Tester and political strategist Sawyer Hackett join Alicia Menendez to share their analysis with just 21 days until the election.
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BOMBSHELL: Trump versus Marc Elias at US Supreme Court US Supreme Court
Brian Tyler Cohen Democracy Watch episode 563: Trump attempts to revive case against Marc Elias at Supreme Court.
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‘Don’t know why he’s going’: Rep. Raskin SLAMS FBI director Kash Patel for alleged Russia trip
Senior House Democrats are urging FBI Director Kash Patel to scrap a reported trip to Russia planned for this week. In July, POLITICO reported Patel was planning the visit, citing a U.S. official and a person familiar with the situation. In a letter sent last week, the ranking members of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees – Reps. Jamie Raskin and Jim Himes – urged Patel to call off the trip “in the interest of national security.” It is unclear whether the visit is still on. Raskin joins Morning Joe to discuss the latest on the reported trip and more.
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‘Did they not test her out?’: Strategist says Zacharia makes Leavitt ‘look like James Madison’
Katie Zacharia, the new White House press secretary, ending her first briefing after just 14 minutes. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard and political strategist Sawyer Hackett join Alicia Menendez to react.
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Yikes! Trump DOJ CAUGHT Making SHOCKING Excuse After IGNORING Court ORDER!?!
An UPDATE on Trump’s violation of a court order to stop airing the $20 million in taxpayer-funded campaign-style TV ads: the Government’s lawyers “accidentally missed the court’s order.” Katie Phang explains why contempt should be on the table for not only this case, but all cases where the government continues to give the middle finger to the courts.
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Trump SQUEEZED as ATTACKS on Minnesota Elected Officials & AG to get Control of the Vote FAILS!!!
On a special Legal AF, Popok interviews the one thing standing between Trump and stealing Minnesotans sacred vote – Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is running against a candidate hand picked by Trump to give the Election to MAGA. Find out why Popok says “Don’t Schutz”!
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‘CORRUPT’: Pay-to-Play nature of Trump admin. from weddings to crypto dinners | MS NOW Highlights
MS NOW looks at the Trump Administration’s various “pay-to-play” allegations throughout the year. Peter Alexander is joined by former Trump staffer Sarah Matthews to discuss The Wall Street Journal’s reporting that Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, boasted of private jet trips paid for by two wealthy Greek tycoons while working at the World Economic Forum. Rachel Maddow joins Antonia Hylton with analysis on the many ways Trump has made money while in the White House.
Plus, a ProPublica report reveals that a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin helped pay for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding weekend on a private island. Meanwhile, The New Yorker reports how Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is mixing business with politics by negotiating with Iran and Russia while also making business deals overseas.
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NATO Commander FINALLY GOES PUBLIC…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on NATO Supreme Allied Commander Alexus G. Grynkewich’s speech in Poland, reassuring European allies that NATO remains committed to their defense. Meiselas breaks down the commander’s message as Trump’s actions undermine confidence in the alliance and raise questions about American leadership.
‘DEPRAVITY’: Pete Hegseth ADMITS HE LIED about Iran war death toll as Pentagon quietly raises number
The Pentagon has updated the number of American service members killed in Trump’s war of choice with Iran. Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Eddie Glaude and Tom Nichols for reaction on Deadline: White House.
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‘REMOVE Trump from office!’: Top Armed Services Dem says Trump lives in ‘un-reality’
Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins Antonia Hylton with his reaction to President Trump announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia to the surprise of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Smith calls for Trump’s removal from office and impeachment over this controversial transaction with Russian President Putin.
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LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS
On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett, and Jordy break down Donald Trump’s escalating foreign policy disasters as his supposed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire collapses before it even begins, Putin intensifies attacks on Ukraine, and Trump turns his anger toward Zelenskyy. The brothers expose Trump’s controversial Russian diesel deal, the laws it may violate, and growing questions about whether Iranian fuel could ultimately make its way into the United States as the war in the Middle East spirals further out of control. They also cover devastating Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia, escalating attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, and the mounting global consequences of Trump’s decisions. Plus, the brothers expose how a MAGA smear campaign against Texas Senate candidate James Talarico spectacularly backfired, raising new questions about Elon Musk, coordinated disinformation networks, and efforts to manipulate the midterm elections.
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Judge Orders Trump To Immediately STOP Airing his Political Propaganda Commercials!
I’m sure you’ve seen Donald Trump’s political propaganda commercials, befitting of Vladimir Putin or Kim Jong Un. These are “dear leader” commercials commonly sen in dictatorships.
And these commercials are being made with our money, with taxpayer dollars, inappropriately and likely unlawfully, because Congress appropriated that money to be spent in other ways.
A federal judge just told Donald Trump to stop – cease and desist – stop running these commercials, this political propaganda. It’s high time we voted this corrupt political party out of power.
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OMG: Trump drops oppo AGAINST REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE
BREAKING news: Trump posts about Republican Senator’s biggest scandal
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LIVE: Former Trump Insider Issues Blistering Warning on GOP Midterm Strategy | Ty Cobb Jim Acosta
The Jim Acosta Show – The Full Story
Will the GOP’s aggressive midterm strategy backfire? Tune in LIVE at 4pm ET for an explosive new episode as former Trump White House Special Counsel Ty Cobb and Tennessee congressional candidate Justin Pearson join the show to break down the shifting battle lines of the election.
First, former Trump insider Ty Cobb sounds the alarm on the administration’s tactics, detailing exactly why he believes the current Republican strategy poses an extraordinary threat to election integrity. Then, Democratic candidate Justin Pearson-who was recently singled out by Donald Trump at a rally as one of the “most radical” candidates in America-joins live to respond to the attacks and explain how Democrats are aggressively targeting deep-red Trump country.
With the midterms fast approaching and political tensions at an all-time high, this is a live broadcast you cannot afford to miss. Drop With the midterms fast approaching and political tensions at an all-time high, this is a live broadcast you cannot afford to miss. Drop your questions in the live chat and join the conversation starting at 4pm ET!
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Trump IGNORES Judge’s ORDER BLOCKING His Taxpayer-Funded ADS!?!
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Regime to immediately stop airing $20 million dollars in taxpayer-funded campaign-style TV ads, but in typical Trump fashion, he’s already violated that court order. Katie Phang has the details, including the terms of the order & why Trump is so desperate to air these ads before the Midterms.
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SC Debate GOES OFF THE RAILS…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas breaks down the South Carolina Senate debate between Senator Darline Graham and Dr. Annie Andrews, including their clashes over healthcare, data centers, and the war in Iran. Meiselas examines Graham’s defense of Trump’s policies and Andrews’ responses in a heated debate with the midterms approaching.
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ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE as Zelensky Hits THE MOTHERLODE…
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Ukraine’s strikes on three Russian Yandex data centers as Trump faces backlash over his diesel deal with Russia and shifting claims about an energy ceasefire. Meiselas breaks down Zelensky’s response, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid-including the Kharkiv thermal power plant-and bipartisan congressional criticism of Trump’s Russian diesel deal.
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Trump PANICS as Judge on Verge of Producing Alleged Child Abuse Victim’s FBI Interview Notes?!?
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Popok reports on a new order from Judge Sullivan in the Katie Phang suit for the Epstein Files against the DOJ, as he gives the DOJ just one last chance to produce the HANDWRITTEN REDACTED interview notes for the women who claims she was abused by Trump when she was just 13 years old. Popok also reports on new reporting about the alleged victim.
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‘CRAZIEST thing I ever heard’: Talarico BLASTS GOP conspiracy theories about his absence
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is dismissing Republican conspiracy theories about his extended absence from the campaign trail after battling the flu. Talarico returned to public view over the weekend for the first time since sharing his diagnosis at the end of September. His rival – Trump-backed, scandal-plagued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton – and other Republicans posted fake
“missing” posters online, demanding “proof of life” from Talarico’s campaign during his absence. Meanwhile, online conspiracy theorists claimed Talarico suffered a mental health episode and sought treatment in Ohio – rumors amplified by many Republicans and their operatives. The Morning Joe panel discusses the role of conspiracy theories in politics and whether this one could affect Talarico’s chances in the Senate race.
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ALERT: Trump Takes His Hatred of Me to the Supreme Court
Donald Trump has attacked Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias personally for years, because he knows Marc is a bulwark against his illegitimate claims of election fraud. The truth is Trump has racked up losses in court, including in his 2022 lawsuit against Marc and Hilary Clinton, who he accused of racketeering.
A federal judge not only dismissed that case, but sanctioned Trump and his legal team, ordering them to pay nearly $1M. Last week, Trump revived that baseless grievance by taking his hatred for Marc Elias all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
In this week’s episode of Election Watch, Marc Elias explains why he keeps fighting and winning against the corrupt Trump legal apparatus in defense of free and fair elections – and why our obligation as pro-democracy citizens is so important to upkeep.
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“Everyone should be concerned’: REACTION to DOJ investigating networks over Trump pool coverage
The Department of Justice is investigating major TV networks over their decision to suspend pool coverage of President Trump after he banned CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin has more details. Former Rep. Max Rose, former presidential speechwriter David Litt and MS NOW Senior Editor and Opinion Columnist Anthony Fisher join Erielle Reshef to share their thoughts.
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Nicolle and Aaron Sorkin: This is Trump’s ultimate mind f***”
The Best People with Nicolle Wallace
Aaron Sorkin wasn’t planning to make another movie about Facebook – until he met a whistleblower whose story he felt compelled to tell. In an expansive conversation with Nicolle Wallace, the Oscar- and Emmy-winning writer and director discusses his new film, The Social Reckoning, and the extraordinary power Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook wield over nearly 3 billion people – and the costly decisions that have shaped the platform’s impact on our lives, our politics and our democracy.
A follow-up to 2010’s The Social Network, Sorkin’s new film examines Facebook in the age of Trump, telling the story of whistleblower Frances Haugen’s decision to expose internal documents detailing misinformation and potential harms, while exploring an older Zuckerberg confronting the consequences of the technology he created. Sorkin explains why he chose to release the film ahead of the midterm elections and why he believes there is still room for optimism – if we are willing to act.
Wallace and Sorkin explore Zuckerberg’s immense influence, the decisions surrounding Facebook on January 6, the people inside the company who knew what was happening and remained silent, and why Wallace sees Zuckerberg as “bubble wrapped from reality.” They discuss the complicated empathy the film invites audiences to feel for Zuckerberg – and how that empathy can coexist with accountability for decisions that affect billions.
Sorkin also shares the story of Zuckerberg’s former consigliere and their falling out, his reaction to Jeremy Strong’s portrayal of Zuckerberg (whom Sorkin calls “the best American actor under 50 years old”), and Facebook’s efforts to obtain the film’s script before its release. He reveals how the filmmakers prepared for potential legal challenges, including the threat of a lawsuit.
The conversation also examines Trump’s relationship with Zuckerberg, the former president’s attacks on the media despite his apparent appetite for attention from credible news organizations, and the essential role investigative journalism plays in holding powerful people and institutions accountable.
Wallace and Sorkin discuss why Congress and the law continue to lag behind rapidly advancing technology, the consequences of leaving that power unchecked, and why the stakes for democracy could hardly be higher.
And in a moment that connects Sorkin’s celebrated work across generations, the conversation turns to A Few Good Men, Hegseth’s “illegal order” and the enduring importance of questioning authority. Wallace, who was inspired by Allison Janney’s portrayal of White House Press Secretary C.J. Cregg on The West Wing to imagine a future for herself in the White House, joins Sorkin in reflecting on the responsibilities of the press, the dangers of unchecked power and the choices that define our political moment.
From Facebook’s influence over billions of lives to Trump, whistleblowers, investigative journalism and the future of American democracy, Sorkin’s message is clear: We need to take democracy more seriously.
