Very left wing “news”.
From MSNBC. The House Oversight Committee announced this week that it will seek to depose a prison guard who was on duty at the time of Jeffrey Epstein’s death. Member of the House Oversight Committee Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) joins The Weekend to discuss this plus further testimonies and investigations in the Epstein case. MS…
From MSNBC. A judge has blocked a pair of subpoenas the DOJ issued to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. And while Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, has vowed to appeal the ruling, it may actually help derail the confirmation process for Trump’s new nominee to lead the Fed. Yale Law…
From MSNBC. The Social Security Administration is investigating a new complaint against DOGE alleging that a former employee claimed he had access to two highly sensitive databases and planned to share the information with his new employer. Charles Borges, the former Chief Data Officer for the Social Security Administration who also filed a complaint last…
From MSNBC. U.S. truck drivers are acutely feeling the pain of surging gas prices amid the war with Iran. Heather Hickson Griffith, an independent trucker, member of the REAL Women in Trucking organization and veteran, joins The Weekend: Primetime to discuss how diesel price hikes are are deeply impacting her life and work, and her…
From MSNBC. Our hosts discuss the mixed messaging from the Trump administration as their war with Iran enters a third week, including blurring the line between unserious fiction and the realities of war. They also touch on President Trump’s claims to victory and their problematic rhetoric about Iranian leaders and the people they deem terrorists.…
From MSNBC. Immigration attorney Eric Lee reads a heartbreaking statement from the El Gamal family, his clients who have been detained at Dilley Detention Center for more than nine months. This week, they sent letters and drawings to the Senate Judiciary Committee describing the conditions inside and pleading for their release. “Freedom is a human…
From MSNBC. The White House official page on X has received backlash after posting images of strikes on Iran spliced with video from action movies and video games. But Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, argues the Iran war and its unclear end is not a game. Rep. Smith…
From MSNBC. In an exclusive interview with Ayman Mohyeldin, the Iranian Foreign Minister for the first time signaled the Strait of Hormuz is open, just not to the U.S. and Iran’s adversaries. This comes as Iran continues to defy threats from the U.S. to potentially bomb its oil infrastructure unless it opens up the Strait…
From MSNBC. Watch highlights and must-see interviews from your favorite MS NOW shows. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important…
From MSNBC. Donald Trump’s war in Iran pushes the price of oil higher, with every indication it will continue to climb. It seems to be why Trump and his conservative allies have adopted a new rhyming slogan, “Short-term pain, long-term gain.” MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS…
From MSNBC. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi tells @/ayman, the "Strait of Hormuz is open. It is only closed to the tankers and ships [that] belong […] to our enemies, to those who are attacking us, and their allies. Others are free to pass." MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. »…
From MSNBC. Earlier this week, Trump’s political action committee sent out a fundraising email promising donors access to “private national security briefings” and featuring a photo from the dignified transfer for U.S. service members who were killed in an attack in Kuwait. The White House and Pentagon did not respond to MS NOW’s request for…
From MSNBC. A U.S. official confirmed to MS NOW an additional 5,000 Marines are on their way to the Middle East. It comes as President Trump says other countries will be moving naval military assets into the region. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins Alex Witt to share her…
From MSNBC. Defense Secretary Hegseth says the U.S. will offer “no quarter and no mercy” in the conflict with Iran, a violation of international law and rules of engagement. Former CIA Director John Brennan and New York Times Washington Correspondent Charlie Savage join Alex Witt to analyze the Iran conflict and Hegseth’s comments. MS NOW:…
From MSNBC. Israel launched new strikes against the Iranian regime and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Meanwhile, questions are mounting as to whether President Trump misjudged the Iranian regime’s willingness to fight a prolonged conflict after the death of Ayatollah Khamenei. New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker and Frank Kendall, former Air Force Secretary,…
From MSNBC. Current and former officials at the DOJ and DHS tell MS NOW the losses of senior and experienced counterterrorism staff has left the U.S. vulnerable at a time of conflict with Iran. Former senior trial attorney for the DOJ Civil Rights Division Stacey Young joins Alex Witt to discuss this and a blow…
From MSNBC. The House Oversight Committee is preparing their questions for the deposition of the security guard who was on duty the night Jeffrey Epstein died. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, joins Alex Witt to share what he hopes to learn in that testimony and to discuss a Washington…
From MSNBC. Investigators in New Mexico are searching a former property of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein after documents in the DOJ release of the Epstein files show he may have used the property to commit crimes. New Mexico State Rep. Andrea Romero (D) joins Alex Witt to share updates on the investigation. MS NOW:…
From MSNBC. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responds to reports that Russia and China are assisting Iran in its war with the United States. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion…
From MSNBC. Watch MS NOW hosts reacts to Friday’s Pentagon press briefing on the war with Iran from Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth and the implications for the Trump administration. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and…
From MSNBC. House Republican leaders are publicly projecting confidence about their chances of holding the majority in the midterms. Privately, many of their members sound far less certain. MS NOW congressional reporter Mychael Schnell explains. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the…
From MSNBC. Author George M. Johnson’s manifesto, “All Boys Aren’t Blue,” was the first book featured on the Velshi Banned Book Club, taking readers through the author’s childhood. Now, an upcoming memoir, "And If I Die Before I Wake," will take readers through their adulthood. “This book was about talking to all those versions [of…
From MSNBC. The Trump administration is sending pregnant migrant teens to a Texas facility reportedly flagged for inadequate medical care. Jonathan White, former director of a federal unaccompanied child program, warns, “It is a clear attempt to deny girls abortions without having to go to court.” MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the…
From MSNBC. As billionaire power grows in the Trump era, Matt Stoller of the Economic Liberties Project warns America is facing a “billionaire crisis.” He says the “Epstein class” is exposing what many Americans already realize: “The culture war that we’ve usually had between the left and the right is now actually tilted toward the…
From MSNBC. Billionaire wealth and political clout has exploded in the Trump era, while millions of Americans continue to struggle with their finances. With voters heading to the polls this year, billionaire money is flooding U.S. politics. More Americans should be asking who America’s democracy serves. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the…
From MSNBC. Oil prices surge as Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes. Eurasia Group’s Ian Bremmer comments on the economic effects of war, warning of “knock on second and third order consequences.” He warns, “Everyone is going to feel this.” MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and…
From MSNBC. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi responds to U.S. strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, telling Ayman that Iranian forces "would retaliate if our oil and energy infrastructure are attacked…and they will attack any energy infrastructure in the region which belongs to an American company." MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World.…
From MSNBC. "A miracle that every single thing that we’ve put in place worked beautifully to protect us." MS NOW’s Erielle Reshef spoke with community members in the aftermath of the attack on the Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS…
From MSNBC. Watch highlights and must-see interviews from your favorite MS NOW shows. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of the most important…
From MSNBC. Ayman Mohyeldin spoke exclusively with Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for a wide-ranging conversation on the latest strikes, access through the Strait of Hormuz, and the status of Iran’s new Supreme Leader. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to…
From MSNBC. $220M can make an Oscar-winning movie or get you fired as DHS secretary (ask Kristi Noem). MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage…
From MSNBC. There is a striking contrast between what Donald Trump is saying to the American people and what he is being told by his intelligence resources. After Rachel shared this Washington Post reporting on Monday, Reuters following with similar reporting that "A "multitude" of intelligence reports provide "consistent analysis that the regime is not…
From MSNBC. Donald Trump likes to portray himself and the things he does as having historic significance, but the historic energy crisis he has imposed upon the world with his ill-conceived attack on Iran is the kind of record-setting he should probably work harder to avoid. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the…
From MSNBC. Listen to the audio version of The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell from the March 13th broadcast. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and…
From MSNBC. As the U.S. announces plans to send up to 5,000 additional troops to the Arabian Sea to support war efforts in Iran, Secretary Hegseth faces renewed scrutiny for what some are calling violations of international law. Member of the Foreign Relations Committee Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) joins The Weekend to discuss.
From MSNBC. Since returning to office, Donald Trump has repeatedly alienated some of the United States’s staunchest allies, whether through his tariff policies or even calls to take over countries like Greenland. In the UK, the leader of the Liberal Democrats — the country’s third-biggest party in parliament — is calling on their Prime Minister…
From MSNBC. As the Department of Homeland Security enters its 29th day of being shut down, Transportation Security Administration agents have missed their first full paycheck, causing unscheduled absences among TSA workers to more than double. The lack of staff is impacting travelers across the nation, as they experience long wait times at security checkpoints…
From MSNBC. The violent attacks at Old Dominion University in Virginia and a synagogue in Michigan are raising concerns about counterterrorism amid the war in Iran. MS Now National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg joins The Weekend to discuss how the Trump administration’s FBI cuts could impact counter-terror efforts here at home. MS NOW:…
From MSNBC. As the war with Iran continues, President Trump is sending more U.S. forces to the region and says the fighting will end when he "feels it in his bones." Terry Moran and Toulouse Olurinnipa join The Weekend to discuss. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name.…
From MSNBC. Oil prices spike as Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, it is unclear when — or if — the U.S. Navy will start escorting tankers through the vital shipping channel. Christina Greer, Nayyera Haq, Sami Sage, and Catherine Rampell join the Nightcap. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and…
From MSNBC. Jen Psaki looks at press conferences by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, as well as media appearances by Donald Trump and finds that the former TV show hosts are not living up to the seriousness of the positions they hold and are more fixated on creating a successful image for their war on Iran…
From MSNBC. We’re now two weeks into Donald Trump’s war in Iran, and there are still so many more questions than answers. With American casualties rising and economic consequences growing, where is this headed – and when will we get a clear strategy from the White House? Christina Greer, Nayyera Haq, Sami Sage, and Catherine…
From MSNBC. Fiona Hill, a former senior director on the National Security Council, talks with Jen Psaki about the many challenges associated with an attack on Iran that experts in the foreign policy community knew and understood well before Donald Trump decided to jump in with both feet and struggle with those very same, known…
From MSNBC. Rep. Eugene Vindman, a retired U.S. Army colonel, joins MS NOW’s Ali Velshi to discuss the incompetence from the Trump administration on Iran, from Hegseth’s illegal order to violate international law to Trump’s lifting sanctions on Russian oil to help Vladimir Putin: “The president is really bad at his job and his actions…
From MSNBC. MS NOW’s Ali Velshi details how Pete Hegseth attacked the media for its coverage of the war and Donald Trump claimed the war will end when he “feels” it in his “bones” on a day we learned that six more U.S. service members were killed. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and…
From MSNBC. A federal judge blocks Trump’s DOJ from targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell, dealing a major blow to the investigation. Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, who argued a case before Judge Boasberg last year, and Ken Dilanian, MS NOW justice and intelligence correspondent, join The Weeknight. MS NOW: My Source for…
From MSNBC. Six U.S. service members were killed while a refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq during a mission supporting the president’s war with Iran. Frank Kendall, former Air Force secretary and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, and Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic, join The Weeknight. MS NOW: My Source for…
From MSNBC. "A miracle that every single thing that we’ve put in place worked beautifully to protect us." MS NOW’s Erielle Reshef spoke with community members in the aftermath of the attack on the Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS…
From MSNBC. MS NOW’s Brandy Zadrozny reports an untraceable political group offered influencers cash to post scripted attacks against Illinois candidate Kat Abughazaleh just days before a high-stakes Democratic primary. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and…
From MSNBC. Trump announces the U.S. launched a bombing raid on Iran’s Kharg Island. This after lifting sanctions on Russian oil to ease the economic crisis triggered by his war. Former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor and MS NOW national security reporter David Rohde join The Weeknight to discuss the latest developments and the…
From MSNBC. In a huge blow to Trump’s DOJ, Federal Judge James Boasberg quashed the grand jury subpoenas in the DOJ’s probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by Jelani Cobb, Dean of Columbia’s Journalism School, and political strategist Chai Komanduri, to discuss. (The Beat’s YouTube: https://ms.now/ari) MS NOW:…
From MSNBC. Trump’s DOJ settled with Ticketmaster this week over its monopoly case. MS NOW’s Ari Melber delivers a special report analyzing monopolies and anti-consumer actions in the U.S. (The Beat’s YouTube: https://ms.now/ari) MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination…
From MSNBC. “In over 25 pages, Trump learned he is powerless to the kind of legal harassment that he’s trying.” Ari Melber explains why a federal judge blocking DOJ subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell is a “major legal loss” for the president. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to…
From MSNBC. Jen Psaki dives into Donald Trump’s interesting obsession: shoes… and the size of them too. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-class opinion journalism. For more context and news coverage of…
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From MSNBC. A group of current and former mixed martial arts fighters affiliated with UFC is conducting a training seminar for students at the FBI’s academy, according to a recent announcement. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Michael Feinberg, a former FBI agent, to discuss Kash Patel’s latest "eyebrow-raising" move. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and…
From MSNBC. The Strait of Hormuz has been all over the news as Iran blocks ships from passing through it. Moses Small breaks down why the narrow waterway is so important and how its closure impacts your wallet. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS…
From MSNBC. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced an overhaul of the U.S. military’s uniformed legal officers and their civilian counterparts, raising concerns that the secretary could gut legal oversight of the Trump administration’s military actions amid conflict in the Middle East. Nicolle Wallace discusses with The Atlantic’s Missy Ryan and former assistant U.S. attorney Margaret…
From MSNBC. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Rev. Al Sharpton, host of MS NOW’s "Politics Nation" and John Heilemann, chief political columnist at Puck, to discuss the pushback from Americans, MAGA podcasters like Joe Rogan and former Fox News host Megyn Kelly, and more over Trump’s war in Iran. MS NOW: My Source for News,…
From MSNBC. Nicolle Wallace is joined by MS NOW’s Ken Dilanian and former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissmann to discuss the news that a federal judge blocked grand jury subpoenas in the DOJ’s probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Chief Judge James Boasberg found “essentially zero evidence” of a crime, calling the Trump DOJ’s case against…