From MS NOW. President Trump is vowing to keep the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz in place until a peace deal is “100% complete”, despite Iran closing the Strait again. “Global Power Shifts” podcast co-host Suzanne Kianpour and The Insider Editor Michael Weiss join Alex Witt with their analysis and insight. MS NOW:…

From MS NOW. Overnight, Iran accused Israel of violating its ceasefire with Lebanon, causing Iran to announce the Strait of Hormuz is closed to maritime traffic once again. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. military is preparing to board Iran-linked ships in international waters, which could escalate the conflict further. Wall Street Journal…

From MS NOW. Democrats are threatening to try to remove President Trump using the 25th Amendment over his handling of the Iran war, but it will be next to impossible to do without help from others within the White House. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins Alex Witt to…

From MS NOW. Researchers at Boston University say the dismantling of USAID has already led to more than 750,000 deaths in the world since its outreach stopped and millions more could die in the years to come. Former USAID Global Health Bureau Director Nicholas Enrich joins Alex Witt to share the true extent to which…

From MS NOW. President Trump was back on the campaign trail for Republicans in the midterms as he visited Arizona and Nevada to tout his economic accomplishments. This as voters have generally seen their costs of living increase, squeezing wallets further. Former special assistant to President Biden, Meghan Hays, and MS NOW political analyst Matthew…

From MS NOW. Republican-held Senate seats in Ohio and North Carolina are looking more vulnerable due to Trump’s declining popularity. Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher says this weakens Republicans across the country. “What that means, from a campaign perspective, is that Republicans now have to think about defending more seats now than they certainly were thinking…

From MS NOW. Hennepin County has brought the first-ever state charges against an ICE officer tied to on-duty actions during the Trump-era immigration crackdown. Prosecutors have issued a nationwide warrant alleging the agent pointed a firearm at civilians from an unmarked vehicle. While the President has claimed federal agents have “absolute immunity” this case could…

From MS NOW. New Jersey just elected Analilia Mejia, a progressive, to fill the seat vacated by the centrist Democrat Mikie Sherrill, who’s now the state’s governor. In her victory speech, Mejia referred to herself as Congress’ “unbought, unbossed, sassy new member,” calling attention to her independence from corporate interests and fearless criticism of Donald…

From MS NOW. Under Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s long-rule, Hungary morphed into an illiberal Democracy, and saw a significant backsliding of democracy and democratic institutions. But with Orban’s loss in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, there is hope not just for the future of Hungary, but for democracies around the world. MS NOW: My Source for News,…

From MS NOW. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s overwhelming loss in Hungary’s parliamentary elections marked a major rejection of Orban’s Illiberal Democracy, a form of government which has elections, but rights and freedoms are not guaranteed. It’s a form of government many fear America is turning into under Donald Trump. But as Anne Applebaum argues, Orban’s loss…

From MS NOW. Kaveh Akbar’s debut novel, a true cultural phenomenon, “Martyr!”, is grounded in death and mortality. “Martyr!” has taken on a new and deeply tragic sort of relevance since the U.S. and Israel launched the War with Iran in February. “Martyr!” is no longer just on ‘best seller’ and ‘must read’ lists –…

From MS NOW. The Atlantic: Kash Patel’s behavior alarms FBI colleagues; FBI denies report  MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus…

From MS NOW. Jen Psaki discusses the deal that’s been close between Iran and the U.S. for more than a month now, according to President Donald Trump. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content…

From MS NOW. County prosecutors in Minnesota have charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr., with two counts of felony assault for allegedly pointing a gun at people in a car that cut him off, with Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty saying he acted outside the scope of his authority. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan…

From MS NOW. Iranian officials announced Saturday morning that restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz will be reimposed, warning that the passage through the waterway will remain blocked until the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly that the blockade will continue until a peace deal is reached.…

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From MS NOW. Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) joins The Weeknight to discuss what’s at stake nationwide ahead of Virginia’s special election next week, which could give Democrats a chance to push back against the GOP’s redistricting efforts ahead of the midterms. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS…

From MS NOW. From his war in Iran to his feud with the pope and rising costs at home, critics say Donald Trump is flailing on multiple fronts. MS NOW political contributor Jason Johnson and Kurt Bardella, former GOP House Oversight Committee spokesperson, join The Weeknight to discuss how the GOP can survive after Trump’s…

From MS NOW. A former Kennedy Center curator recounts cronyism and chaos over the course of his 10 months working under Richard Grenell in an interview with MS NOW’s Jackie Alemany. Among the red flags he witnessed: after a decision was made to start selling sponsorships of the center’s lounges, Grenell aggressively pitched those in…

From MS NOW. President Trump went to Arizona to try and win back young voters ahead of the midterms. What he found instead was an older crowd and visible empty seats. At an event meant to energize young voters, Trump touted success in his wildly unpopular war with Iran, falsely claimed victory over inflation, and,…

From MS NOW. Trump’s Justice Department is dead set on bringing charges against the President’s enemies, whether they are justified or not. MS Now reports that a prosecutor for the Southern District of Florida told her superiors that there is no justification for bringing criminal charges against former CIA Director John Brennan. Brennan himself, along…

From MS NOW. Iranian officials announced that restrictions on the Straight of Hormuz will be reimposed. This comes as the current ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire next week. MS NOW National Security Reporter David Rohde, along with former CIA Director John Brennan and Axios White House Reporter Marc Caputo join…

From MS NOW. Listen to the audio version of The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell from the April 17th broadcast. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign…

From MS NOW. Jen Psaki looks at examples of behavior by Donald Trump that would have had right-wing politicians and commentators apoplectic with outrage if President Obama had done the same, and the shameless hypocrisy of critics of President Obama’s deal-making with Iran who have been silent about what Donald Trump is reportedly considering. MS…

From MS NOW. Trump’s announcement about the Strait of Hormuz injected a bit of hope into the economy, alongside plenty of caution until it becomes clear whether ships will actually be able to use the waterway. But no matter what happens next, the economic damage from the Iran War has affected the entire world, and…

From MS NOW. President Donald Trump appeared optimistic about a future U.S.-Iran agreement after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic. But Trump also said the U.S. naval blockade will remain in place, which Iran’s top negotiator says will lead to the closure of the Strait. David Rohde, Ron Insana, Philip…

From MS NOW. With polls showing Donald Trump shedding support with younger voters, MS NOW’s Jonathan Capehart talks to Arizona Congressman Greg Stanton about the growing momentum for Democrats in his state and Trump’s desperate attempt to galvanize young Conservatives at an event in Phoenix. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World.…

From MS NOW. Nicolle Wallace covers how Trump’s disregard for the economy and rash decision-making has alienated large swaths of his base, including some of the very people who helped get him elected. Joining Deadline White House: Angelo Carusone and Amanda Carpenter. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to…

From MS NOW. Trump speaks at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus MS…

From MS NOW. Former "Summer House" star and congressional candidate Luke Gulbranson joined Katy Tur and weighed in on Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s relationship reveal. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from…

From MS NOW. Trump’s war crises echoes his failure to lead during the pandemic, which stoked his 2020 election loss. Melber drawing on war reporting, new polling and parallels from author Jay McInerney’s new book, and after the TV segment, this DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE features Ari & Jay walking outside and through Times Square for a…

From MS NOW. Jen Psaki looks at the complicated financial entanglements Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has in the Middle East. MS NOW has learned Rep. Jamie Raskin, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has launched an investigation into Kushner, citing his "glaring and incurable conflict of interest." MS NOW: My Source for…

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From MS NOW. President Trump said everything is "doing really well" in the economy and that gas prices are "not very high." Staff Writer at The Atlantic, Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, Christina Greer and co-host of the "Prof G Markets" podcast, Ed Elson join Katy Tur to discuss…

From MS NOW. 20-year-old Daniel Moreno-Gama is accused of the attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Moreno-Gama had been vocal about his fear of AI and posted violent threats online. Months before the attack on Altman’s home, The Free Press producer Andy Mills spoke with Moreno-Gama on a Discord server called Stop AI. Mills…

From MS NOW. In 2016, Donald Trump had a remarkable ability of making himself relatable to the average American. Today, he is appearing increasingly insulated from those who voted him back into office. At an economic event in Las Vegas, while touting his no tax on tips policy, President Trump said he had "never heard"…

From MS NOW. Former reality TV star Luke Gulbranson is trading television drama for politics as he launches his bid for Congress in Minnesota. Gulbranson (D) joins Katy Tur to share more about his background and why he launched a last-minute bid. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to…

From MS NOW. A series of animated Iranian propaganda videos made in the style of "The LEGO Movie" has gone viral on social media, making fun of President Trump and the U.S. MS NOW Justice and Intelligence Reporter Ken Dilanian explains more about the posts. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes joins Katy Tur…

From MS NOW. Nine candidates are still in the running for California governor after former Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out. California gubernatorial candidate and former Rep. Katie Porter (D) joins Chris Jansing to share her reaction to the Swalwell allegations, along with her own pitch to voters. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and…

From MS NOW. According to The New York Times, ICE arrested an 85-year-old widow in her nightgown and now she is heading back to France. Also, DHS announced Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is resigning. Former Sen. Jon Tester and former prosecutor Charles Coleman join Chris Jansing to discuss. MS NOW: My Source for News,…