Is war with Iran a Christian CRUSADE? Some in the GOP think so

From MSNBC. Many Republicans have fallen in love with President Trump’s war with Iran. But some leaders are going further, spewing rhetoric with religious overtones. The Weekend: Primetime’s Ayman Mohyeldin, Antonia Hylton, Catherine Rampell, and Elise Jordan discuss the Christian nationalist messaging coming from within the Trump administration amid the war with Iran. MS NOW:…

The War We Can’t Afford

From MSNBC. President Trump says the war with Iran is one we can’t afford to lose. But as it turns out, it might just be a war we can’t afford. According to two Congressional sources, the war is coming with a minimum price tag of roughly one billion dollars a day – and it’s climbing…

Judge rules Kari Lake illegally ran U.S. media agency

From MSNBC. A Reagan-nominated federal judge in Washington ruled on Saturday that Kari Lake illegally served as chief executive of the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Many of her actions as chief executive, including layoffs, are nullified. Antonia Hylton reports. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. »…

MAGA splinters over Iran war, testing Trump’s grip on the GOP ahead of midterms

From MSNBC. Several conservative online influencers have raised concerns over U.S. strikes and involvement in Iran, dissenting from President Trump very openly. Former Communications Director for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Michael Hardaway, former advisor to Speaker John Boehner, Maura Gillespie, and former Special Assistant to President Biden, Meghan Hays, join Alex Witt with their analysis.…

Tim Snyder: ‘A democracy means the people rule’

From MSNBC. Protests do more than fill the streets – they help to shape how institutions behave. The recent demonstrations against Trump’s policies inform judges, pressure lawmakers, and send signals throughout the political system. According to historian Tim Snyder, the scale of these protests, and the moral clarity behind them, can influence how institutions act.…

Public pressure brought down Kristi Noem – and it’s cracking Trump’s veneer of invincibility

From MSNBC. Kristi Noem’s abrupt firing from DHS reflects mounting public pressure across the country. Millions of Americans are protesting, voting in record numbers, and demanding answers, while lawmakers from both parties begin to push back. In other words, democracy is reasserting itself and growing pushback is forcing accountability at the highest levels of government–…

House Dem reveals Trump’s GOP seeks to ‘get rid of’ Hegseth and what’s stopping them from doing it

From MSNBC. Congressman Seth Moulton joins The Weekend to discuss Congress’ role amid Trump’s war in Iran, growing economic concerns, and chaos in the Department of Homeland Security. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. Same mission. New name. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@msnow MS NOW is the go-to destination for…

‘Hope is getting a permanent home’: The Weekend’s Exclusive look at the Obama Presidential Center

From MSNBC. CEO of the Obama foundation Valerie Jarrett joins The Weekend to break down the former President’s grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, on June 19th, with an exclusive announcement from Obama himself. » Subscribe to MS NOW: https://www.youtube.com/msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@msnow » Subscribe to MS…

Latin Grammy winner is exactly the candidate Dems need

From MSNBC. Jen Psaki talks about congressional candidate and Latin Grammy Award winner Bobby Pulido, who won his primary in Texas’s 15th district. Pulido is set to face two-term GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz in the midterms, where he could potentially flip control of the deeply Republican district. MS NOW: My Source for News,…

‘He invited us to believe in our own power’: Obama remembers late Rev. Jesse Jackson at memorial

From MSNBC. Former President Barack Obama spoke today at the public memorial service in Chicago honoring civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson. 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…

Trump: ‘Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon’

From MSNBC. President Trump says the next Iranian leader will not threaten America or the country’s neighbors. Also, Trump says "Cuba is going to fall pretty soon." President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass joins Chris Jansing to provide his insight. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. »…

LIVE: Trump hosts roundtable on future of college sports

From MSNBC. Watch live coverage as President Donald Trump hosts top executives in the business of college and professional sports for a meeting focused on improving college athletics. Guests will include former Alabama football coach Nick Saban, NCAA president Charlie Baker, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and others. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and…