From MS NOW. "This hits close to home." Kuwaiti-American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has been detained in Kuwait for 7 weeks on the basis of a new law enacted just days after he was arrested. According to Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Kuwait has been criticized by the U.N. Committee Against Torture…

From MS NOW. Every American war has had its defining medium. World War I was the newspaper. World War II was the radio broadcast. Vietnam was the television camera. The phone video defined Ukraine. But the Iran war — with internet access disrupted across the region and the White House releasing few details — has…

From MS NOW. The president told reporters that JD Vance will not go to a second round of Iran talks in Pakistan. But two senior U.S. officials later told MS NOW that the vice president is actually leading negotiations. Former Congressman Jamaal Bowman and political analyst Ahmed Baba unpack the dysfunction: “this is a Tuesday…

From MS NOW. BREAKING: In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the U.S. Navy intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that was moving past the blockade by “blowing a hole in the engineroom.” Akayla Gardner reports. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow » Subscribe to…

From MS NOW. President Trump says peace talks with Iran will pick up again Monday, however the Iranian regime is rebuffing that claim amid a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the U.S. MS NOW contributor Inzamam Rashid reports from Dubai. MS NOW White House Reporter Akayla Gardner gives the latest from the…

From MS NOW. At a Michigan Democratic Party Women’s Caucus luncheon, Kamala Harris criticized Trump’s war in Iran, saying he “got pulled into it by Bibi Netanyahu,” and warning it has strained alliances abroad and increased costs for Americans at home. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS…

From MS NOW. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was grilled by Democrats on his vaccine policies. Meanwhile President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget Director Russel Vought was similarly questioned on the latest funding request for the president’s agenda. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), ranking member of the House Budget Committee, joins…

From MS NOW. A new NBC News poll puts President Trump at just 37% approval, marking a new second-term low for the president. This as inflation and sky-high gas prices force some Americans to make tough financial choices. Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA), member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins Alex Witt to weigh in on…

From MS NOW. President Trump says U.S. forces in the Strait of Hormuz took a cargo ship into custody after it allegedly tried to break through the American blockade. Trump says the navy “blew a hole” in the Iranian-flagged ship’s engine room. MS NOW White House Reporter Akayla Gardner gives the latest. MS NOW: My…

From MS NOW. FBI Director Kash Patel is threatening to sue The Atlantic over its story on his alleged “excessive drinking and unexplained absences.” Elise Jordan reports on “The Weekend: Primetime.” MS NOW has not independently verified The Atlantic’s reporting. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW:…

From MS NOW. MS NOW’s Alex Witt chats with Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) about a new NBC News poll on Americans approval of President Trump’s handling of inflation and the cost of living.  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…

From MS NOW. At a recent event, the conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas delivered a grievance-soaked address that argued that progressivism is incompatible with the Declaration of Independence. Former federal judge J. Michael Luttig, a lifelong conservative himself, took issue with the address. “I believe that this speech could prove to be the single…

From MS NOW. In a stunning victory, a jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operate an illegal monopoly in the ticketing market. Antitrust analyst Matt Stoller explains why this verdict is a true warning shot to corporate America: "Ticketmaster was an iconic symbol of corporate lawlessness. The fact that they are now liable for lawbreaking…

From MS NOW. In a stunning verdict, a jury found that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, operate an illegal monopoly in the concert venue ticketing market. The ruling, secured by a coalition of 33 state attorneys general after the Trump administration abruptly settled with Live Nation, is a watershed moment for the antitrust movement.…

From MS NOW. Former President Obama and New York City Mayor Mamdani visited preschoolers at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center in the Bronx, where they read to students and led a sing-along of “Wheels on the Bus.” The center is part of the city’s free preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds. MS NOW: My Source…

From MS NOW. It may have seemed improbable just a year ago, but control of the Senate is actually in play this year. The Cook Political Report recently changed its ratings for four key Senate races this fall – and they all moved in favor of Democrats. It’s a real concern for Republicans, who are…

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From MS NOW. NEW this morning: President Trump talks to MS NOW’s Jackie Alemany about peace talks he says will take place tomorrow in Islamabad after he took to social media to post new threats to Iran about measures he will take if they don’t agree to a deal. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter…

From MS NOW. The temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire Wednesday, and tensions remain high over Iran reimposing restrictions on the Straight of Hormuz. This morning, Trump threatened Iran’s power plants should they reject the U.S.’s ceasefire proposal. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe…

From MS NOW. Protesters gathered in Texas this weekend to protest the allegedly inhumane conditions at South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, TX, which is run on behalf of ICE by a private detention company. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison joins The Weekend to discuss this plus the lasting impact of President Trump’s immigration…

From MS NOW. This week, lawyers for Donald Trump were engaged in talks with the IRS to try and resolve Trump’s $10 billion dollar lawsuit over the leak of his tax information during his first term. So, Trump’s lawyers are trying to reach a settlement with Trump’s IRS, overseen by Trump’s Treasury Secretary, to pay…

From MS NOW. During the commercial break, MS NOW’s Jackie Alemany spoke by phone with President Donald Trump on his just-announced peace talks with Iran. Over the phone, he told Alemany that the American negotiators will be U.S. Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Vice President JD Vance will not be traveling to participate…

From MS NOW. The Democrats are feeling a wave of momentum ahead of the midterm elections as the Trump administration struggles to contend with rising costs and the escalating war in Iran. Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell along with NYT bestselling author Kirsten Powers and former GOP Congressman Joe Walsh join The Weekend to discuss.

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From MS NOW. Michigan is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched Senate races of the midterm cycle, and one progressive candidate is pulling in major national endorsements. Abdul El-Sayed, (D) Michigan, joins The Weekend: Primetime to discuss his high-stakes race, controversial leaked comments, and campaigning with progressive streamer Hasan Piker. MS…

From MS NOW. Hayam El Gamal, a mother of five, has experienced a medical emergency inside the Dilley detention center and her attorney, Eric Lee, says she’s being denied the proper care needed. He is calling for their immediate release and pleads with the public to also put pressure on this administration “before something terrible…

From MS NOW. The feud between President Trump and the Pope is still going full force. Antonia Hylton, Charles Coleman Jr., and Elise Jordan discuss the latest drama surrounding the standoff, from Trump posting an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure to MAGA allies’ attacks on the Pope. MS NOW: My Source for…

From MS NOW. President Trump has again refused to rule out military action in Cuba, following a historic meeting between a senior State Department delegation and Cuban officials on Cuban soil. Lisandro Pérez, professor of history at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins The Weekend: Primetime to discuss Trump’s threats against the Cuban government…

From MS NOW. 20 Republicans rejected a Trump-backed effort to extend the domestic surveillance law, FISA, for 18 months, as rifts appear to be growing within the GOP. Alex Shephard, Senior Editor at The New Republic, joins “The Weekend: Primetime” to discuss the widening rifts within the Republican party, why more GOP lawmakers are criticizing…

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 –…