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December 13, 2025; 9am: We have a little peek of Jonathan Capehart’s exclusive interview with former First Lady Michelle Obama about her new book “The Look.” The book takes us inside her iconic style, revealing the deeper meaning behind some of her fashion choices, from the outfits she wore to the way she styled her hair. April Ryan, White House Correspondent and Washington Bureau Chief at Black P...

December 13, 2025; 8am: For the second time in two weeks, the Department of Justice has failed to secure an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Former Federal Prosecutor Ankush Khardori and MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst, Michael Feinberg, join “The Weekend” to discuss the latest. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social...

December, 13 2025 7AM;The images feature some high-profile people, including President Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Steve Bannon, and Bill Gates among several others. Rep. James Walkinshaw, a member of that committee joins The Weekend to discuss the photos release. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To list...

December 7, 2025; 9am: A deadline is approaching for the results of a review into Arizona Democratic Senator and retired Navy Captain  Mark Kelly after comments he made in a video urging service members not to obey any illegal orders from the Trump administration. Senator Mark Kelly joins “The Weekend” to discuss.  For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagra...

December 7, 2025; 8am: The Agriculture Department announced that it’s planning to withhold federal funding for food stamps in Democratic-led states that have refused to share sensitive personal data about recipients. The group of Democratic states have argued against sharing the data because they are concerned it could be used for other policies like immigration enforcement. Hawaii Attorney Genera...

December, 7 2025 7AM;Hegseth gave his unequivocal support of the controversial first strike in the operation which resulted in a so-called "double tap" strike that killed two shipwrecked survivors. It comes amid increasing strutiny over that September 2nd strike after lawmakers were briefed this week by Admiral Frank Bradley, and shown the full unedited video of the strike. Lt. Col. Daniel Maurer...

December 6, 2025; 9am: Shifting responses from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the first missile strike against the alleged drug boats raise major questions about the legality and morality of the military operation. Democratic congresswoman Maggie Goodlander and Republican congressman Pete Sessions join “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsn...

December 6, 2025; 8am: A federal grand jury dealt the DOJ a rare defeat this week when it failed to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James. But a source tells MS NOW that the Justice Department could try to bring criminal charges of alleged mortgage fraud against James for a THIRD time. Plus, the DOJ is considering charging former FBI Director James Comey two weeks after the initial case...

December, 6 2025 7AM;The US conducted another strike Thursday, this time in the Eastern Pacific. It came as lawmakers continued to address video they were shown Thursday of the controversial first strike of the campaign in September, which resulted in a so-called "double tap" strike that killed two shipwrecked survivors. Laura Barrón-López and Alexander Ward join The Weekend to discuss the fallout...

November 30 2025 8AM: After multiple wins in races across the country earlier this month, the party is hoping to ride that momentum to another victory in a surprisingly close race between Democrat Aftyn Behn and Republican Matt Van Epps. Ameshia Cross and Adrienne Elrod join The Weekend, as well as Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, join "The Weekend" to discuss what this race signals ahead of the m...

November 30, 2025; 9am: Four democratic congressmembers are among the group of lawmakers under investigation by President Trump’s DOJ and FBI after they urged military personnel to refuse “illegal orders.” They released a statement in response saying, “No amount of intimidation or harassment will ever stop us from doing our jobs and honoring our constitution.” Plus, Democratic Congressman Eric Swa...

November 30, 2025; 7am: New escalation of what the Trump administration calls a war against drug cartels in Venezuela. President Trump declared the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety after he warned the U.S. could expand their attacks from alleged drug trafficking boats to possible land operations. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly gave an order to...

November 29 2025 9AM;Officials say the 29-year-old suspect, who will likely be charged with first-degree murder, was an Afghan National who previously served alongside U.S. troops. The shooting claimed the life of 20-year-old National Guard soldier Sarah Beckstrom while the other Guardsman, 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition. David Noriega joins The Weekend to discuss Lakanwal’...

November 29, 2025; 8am: The DOJ and FBI begin an investigation into the six Democratic lawmakers that Trump has accused of “seditious behavior” after they urged military personnel to refuse “illegal orders.” Plus, the Pentagon is investigating whether Senator Mark Kelly breached military law. And, Trump is once again going after Joe Biden, announcing he will cancel all executive orders Biden signe...

November 29 2025 7AM;The State Department paused all asylum decisions and stopped issuing visas to people from Afghanistan. The decisions comes after President Trump threatened to "permanently pause" immigration from some countries and remove millions of immigrants by revoking their legal status in the wake of Wednesday's tragedy. Akayla Gardner and David Rohde join The Weekend to discuss the fall...

November 23, 2025; 9am: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito paused a lower court’s ruling that barred Texas from using its recently redrawn congressional map that could net up to five additional seats for Republicans. But if the lower court’s ruling goes through, it will hamper Trump’s redistricting efforts, especially given that California won its redistricting proposition. California’s Prop 50 co...

November 23 2025 8AM; The Department of Justice has 26 days left to release all the information. But House Oversight Democrats tell MS NOW there has been an "intense White House cover-up," and warn that Attorney General Pam Bondi could use what they call "sham" investigations to withhold key evidence from the public. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam joins The Weekend to discuss what comes next on the releas...

November 23, 2025; 7am: Overnight, President Trump escalated his threats against the six Democratic lawmakers who filmed a video encouraging U.S. troops to refuse “illegal orders.” Political strategist and senior adviser to the Harris 2024 campaign, Alencia Johnson, and MS NOW contributor David Drucker join “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bs...

November 22, 2025; 9am: Six Democratic lawmakers are facing an onslaught of threats after making a video encouraging U.S. military members to refuse illegal orders. In response, President Donald Trump accused these lawmakers of “seditious behavior” which he said could be “punishable by death.” One of the lawmakers featured in that video, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, joins “The Weekend” to shar...

November 22, 2025 8AM; One of those issues include the very appointment of Lindsey Halligan as the interim U.S. Attorney. Comey’s lawyers are now filing a new motion asking the judge to throw out the charges based on the reckless and ill-conceived” attempt to prosecute him. Paul Butler and Miles Taylor join The Weekend to discuss why the DOJ’s case against Comey may be falling apart. For more, fol...

November 22, 2025; 7am: Last night, Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced plans to resign from Congress just days after President Trump called her a traitor. MS NOW Senior Congressional reporter Ali Vitali and MS NOW Senior White House reporter Vaughn Hillyard join “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @t...

November 16, 2025;  For Republican lawmakers, Donald Trump will be watching closely, but so will Epstein survivors, some of who are planning to be at the Capitol ahead of the vote. Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Haley Robson join The Weekend to discuss the fight to release all of the Epstein files to the public. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @thewe...

November 16, 2025; 8am: We’re getting a new look at the much-awaited Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. It is slated to open in the spring of 2026 and will feature text of one of President Obama’s most meaningful speeches. CEO of the Obama Foundation, Valeria Jarrett, joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweeken...

November 16, 2025; 7am: Border Patrol agents are now in Charlotte, North Carolina, and have been seen making arrests in multiple locations. Local officials say this operation is causing fear and uncertainty, and they will stand with their residents who just want to go about their lives. Congresswoman Alma Adams who represents Charlotte joins “The Weekend” to discuss. For more, follow us on social...

The city is expected to see an influx of border patrol agents, according to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. Maya Eaglin joins The Weekend to discuss the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Charlotte. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also joins The Weekend to discuss the Democrats agenda now that the government shutdown is over. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky...