The Weekend

Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing criticism for what some see as her operating like President Donald Trump's personal attorney, despite pledging to be independent and vowing to never let politics factor into her decisions during her confirmation hearing. President Trump's tariffs and budget are causing alarm for many states,, forcing The House Budget Committee to try again to pass his "Big Beau...

Trump hoped to return from his Middle East trip to good news, but instead he got major setbacks on his agenda. MSNBC contributor Sam Stein and MSNBC political analyst Molly Jong-Fast join The Weekend to discuss Trump’s Middle East trip and the lavish gift he was offered. And, they look ahead as the House Budget Committee plans to reconvene tonight after blocking Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” ea...

The Supreme Court extended a pause on migrants in Northern Texas under the Alien Enemies Act. President Donald Trump returned from his trip to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar after reconfiguring U.S.-Middle East policy. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weekend to discuss the President's latest approach to policy in the Middel-East. To listen to this show and other MS po...

After a four-day trip to the Middle East, Donald Trump is back in Washington, D.C., and plans to accept a used $400 million plane from Qatar. However, this proposed gift is drawing objections from House Democrats. Representative Jamie Raskin joins The Weekend to discuss how Congress intends to push back. Plus, the Supreme Court continues to block some deportations as Trump tries to undermine immig...

Donald Trump’s agenda is in peril, and it’s all because of Republican infighting. Ali Vitali and Kimberly Atkins Stohr react to how the House Budget Committee rejected the president’s bill, which he officially named the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Plus, a federal judge describes the Trump administration’s refusal to provide info in the Abrego Garcia case as “an exercise in utter frustration.” An...

Democrats are sounding the alarm as Trump’s tariffs are hurting Americans. Former senior adviser to President Biden, Mitch Landrieu, joins The Weekend to discuss how Democrats are ramping up their efforts to win back the working class. Plus, Trump’s first major foreign trip. He plans on stopping in the Middle East to talk about a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza war. MSNBC national security and intell...

Donald Trump’s massive tariffs have targeted industries that rural states strongly depend on. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joins The Weekend to sound the alarm about its impacts on his constituents. Plus, a look ahead to the potentially historic Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcast...

Despite passing numerous executive orders, President Donald Trump continues to play the blame game and make his cabinet members the culprits responsible for policies. And Republican infighting continues to threaten President Trump's domestic agenda as House committee members are set to consider parts of their budget bill this week. Rep. Steve Horsford joins The Weekend to discuss the latest challe...

Democrats continue their town hall tour through Republican districts. Senator Chris Murphy and Rep. Maxwell Frost join The Weekend to discuss their own recent tours, how Democrats should counter Trump’s extreme agenda. Plus, their thoughts on the looming budget cuts as House Republicans scramble to get their budget bill across the finish line. And, former director of the National Economic Council,...

Donald Trump is intensifying his legal challenges with the courts by pushing for aggressive deportation policies and reducing the size of the federal government. Although federal judges have halted some of these efforts, the moves have unsettled many in the judiciary, leading Supreme Court justices to publicly defend judicial independence and call on attorneys to uphold the rule of law. Former Att...

ICE arrested Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka outside an ICE detention center as the White House continues to ramp up the intensity of its immigration policy. Also, a new directive in the Pentagon will see 1000 out transgender service members removed from the military. Col. Bree Fram of the  U.S. Space Force joins The Weekend to discuss the impact the new order will have on those members. To l...

As the White House continues to move forward with its agenda, several court losses are forcing the Trump administration to rethink its  strategy. The losses come as its budget proposal for 2026 is drawing some major criticism, even from Republicans. Democratic Rep. Joe Neguse joins The Weekend to discuss his take on the administration's effort to cut $163 billion in federal spending. To listen to...

Donald Trump’s national security shakeup is causing new chaos in his administration. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton joins The Weekend to share his thoughts as Marco Rubio takes over as the interim NSA. Plus DNC Vice Chair David Hogg joins The Weekend to give insight into the big debate in the Democratic party over the best way forward ahead of midterms. To listen to this show and oth...

Donald Trump is intensifying his retribution campaign against his critics, but some of them are pushing back. Meanwhile, our hosts break down his controversial 2026 budget proposal, which threatens major cuts to health care, education, and clean energy programs. Molly Jong-Fast and Brendan Buck join The Weekend to preview what the next 100 days of his presidency could bring. To listen to this show...

Democrats are holding rallies across the country urging Americans to resist the Trump agenda. Beto O'Rourke, Doug Jones and Rep. Greg Casar join the Weekend to discuss the role of progressives in the age of Trump. Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Republican Rep. Don Bacon hope their bipartisan bill will "return Congress’ constitutionally authorized role in setting and approving U-S trade policy...

Since Trump took office over 100 days ago, DOGE has slashed thousands of federal workers’ jobs. Everett Kelley and Michele Norris join The Weekend to discuss upcoming nationwide protests as people vent their frustration over the Trump agenda. Plus, Elon Musk is stepping away from his role in DOGE to shift back to his ailing companies. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign...

We’re just a few days removed from the 100-day mark of Donald Trump’s second presidency, and it has been met with cabinet shakeups, legal challenges, rising costs, and many protests. Our hosts dive into these peculiar times with an expert panel of guests. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...

Trump's sweeping policy changes have left the country reeling from federal worker layoffs to a massive immigration overhaul. A former special counsel to President Barack Obama, Norm Eisen weighs in. Plus, states nationwide are fighting back against those policy changes. One of those state attorney generals, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, joins to discuss. To listen to this show and other M...

We're barely 100 days into Trump's second term in office and his approval rating is sinking as Americans criticize the White House's sweeping policy changes. MSNBC contributor Michele Norris and political analyst Brendan Buck discuss. Plus, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari talks about traveling to El Salvador with fellow Congressional Democrats.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without a...

A Milwaukee County judge was arrest and charged by federal authorities after she allegedly misdirected federal agents away from an undocumented immigrant. This judge, Judge Hannah Dugan, says she's committed to the rule of law, but Attorney General Pam Bondi says some people think they're above the law. Congresswoman Maxine Dexter weighs in. Legal experts Joyce Vance and Lisa Rubin also discuss ho...

Trump might be beginning to realize that all of that business acumen he thinks he has, might not really exist. He's starting to soften his tariff stance as the markets quake. Former deputy director of the National Economic Council, Bharat Ramamurti, discusses. Plus, John McCarthy, President Biden's former senior adviser for political engagement who would meet with Pope Francis, discusses the Pope'...

Aisha Braveboy, the State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County, Maryland, joins to discuss the tools at her disposal to hold people accountable for the mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus, former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein on the new lawsuits facing Trump for his economy-tanking tariff regime.  To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads,...

Former ICE official Jason Houser joins to discuss exclusive new video showing just how close a group of Venezuelan detainees were to being deported amid a late-night legal battle. Plus, Symone and Michael discuss the exploding generational divide in the DNC after  Vice Chair David Hogg announced his plan to primary older incumbent Demcorats. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads...

Trump has had an ongoing back-and-forth with the courts over his use of the Alien Enemies Act. In a late-night ruling, the Supreme Court halted deportations of Venezuelan nationals from Texas, just as at least one charter bus was set to leave a detention center there. This decision is temporary, while the litigation over Trump's use of this 18th century wartime law is underway. Maryland Congressma...

A late-night decision from the Supreme Court halts deportations of Venezuelan nationals under the Alien Enemies Act while litigation is underway. Virginia Congressman Suhas Subramanyam joins to discuss. Plus, despite the famous Hamilton line, "everything is legal in New Jersey," Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill doesn't want Elon Musk to think he can come through and just get away with cutting jobs. Sh...