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September 10th, 10am: Trump is front and center in Dallas for the GOP convention, while polls show him underwater. And many Republicans are hoping the convention speakers will address the cost of living. Plus, the president says the Iran war won't end until after the midterms, while his own advisers worry privately it could run through the end of his term. Ron Insana, Molly Jong-Fast, Bill Cohan a...

September 9th, 10am: With sky-high ticket prices and influencers overrunning the grounds, is the US Open still an event for regular tennis fans? Plus, Trump wants voters to pretend he's on the ballot as Republicans convene in Dallas, while Talarico counters with a food drive focused on affordability. And, the U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after an attempted attack on a Navy warship. Sean Patri...

September 9th, 9am: Right now, President Trump puts his record at the center of the midterm elections, as Republicans begin their two-day convention in Dallas. Then, the White House takes its trade war with Canada to the next level and bans more imports, while oil prices move higher amid attacks in the Middle East. Plus, what's up with the US Open? From the sky-high ticket prices to the influencer...

September 8th, 10am: The stock market has been soaring and companies are making more money, but wages keep falling behind inflation, while Americans without college degrees are having one of the best job markets in years while graduates struggle. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court allows political parties to buy ads at the cheapest rate as the GOP fears it could lose newly gerrymandered seats and Senate...

September 8th, 9am: Right now, midterm races enter the final stretch. With less than two months to go, a key primary puts Democrats and Donald Trump to the test, as the White House steps up its war on mail-in voting. Then, Canada strikes back with new tariffs on more than $20 billion worth of U.S. exports, many from states with critical midterm races. Plus, the Iran war and your energy bills, and...

September 4th, 10am: With the midterms 60 days away, the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court for permission to resume restricting mail-in voting through the Postal Service, and a lower court judge fears that could mean ballots tossed and voters shut out. Republicans are worried the president's super PAC is sitting on more than $400 million with no word on whether any of it goes to campaign...

September 4th, 9am: President Trump presses forward with efforts to restrict mail-in voting with a move that seeks to bypass the traditional legal process. Then, the President bulldozes ahead with construction on his triumphal arch, without approval. Plus, diesel prices hit a record high. We'll explain why that means you could soon be paying even more for groceries. Jake Sherman, Mark Leibovich, D...

September 3rd, 10am: This morning Kuwait intercepted an Iranian drone attack. It was the latest U.S. asset to be targeted by Iran in retaliation to the U.S. strikes. Yesterday, President Trump said he doesn't expect this phase of renewed tensions will last long, but threatened more strikes to come. Then, the DOJ's new threat to states that do not report undocumented immigrants to DHS. Plus, why th...

August 3rd, 2026, 9am: The feminist trailblazer passed away at the age of 92, and we'll take a look back at her life and legacy. Then, the Trump administration extends troop deployments in the Middle East, while the president sends mixed signals about what comes next. Plus, investor Leon Black is scheduled to return to Capitol Hill today to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, but he won't show...

September 2nd, 10am: Last night in Massachusetts, incumbent Senator Ed Markey defeated Congressman Seth Moulton in a Democratic primary that centered around the debate over generational change. Then, the USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after a record-setting nine-month deployment in the Middle East. MS NOW is live in Thailand for the latest. Plus, why ICE arrests of immigrants with no crimin...

September 2nd, 9am: The race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton tightens, and now Republicans are calling for help from President Trump. Then, while we wait for the economic D-Day, the U.S. returns to a hot war with Iran, trading heavy strikes for the second time in three days. Plus, high inflation and mounting debt intensify the global bond sell-off, sending yields here in the U.S. soaring. Wh...

September 1st, 10am: Massachusetts voters are heading to the polls today for the first of four final statewide primaries before November's general election. Plus, a major change in leadership at the Pentagon as the president issues new threats against Iran. Then, President Trump's new comments defending AI data centers, despite the major disruptions they're bringing to communities across the count...

September 1st, 9am: The Massachusetts senate primary race posing the next test for the Democratic Party. It's not just about a progressive versus a moderate, but the old guard against the new. Then, the Army's top civilian leader has resigned, following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus, oil refiners are set to meet with Trump today, just days after his deal in Venezuela,...

President Trump claims his deal with Venezuela will bring down oil and gas prices, but can that happen before the midterms? Plus, why the President wants the FCC to punish NBC Anchor Kristen Welker. And, there's one thing all Americans appear to agree on: hating big tech. Charles Coleman Jr., Nilay Patel, Basil Smikle and Ron Insana join The Group Chat this Monday morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premi...

President Trump announces a deal to take control of a huge portion of Venezuelan oil reserves, claiming it will help bring gas prices down. Plus, the U.S. and Iran trade fire for the first time in a month as Washington ramps up economic pressure. And, with the midterms about two months away, volunteers in Michigan are knocking on doors to find out what voters really care about. Dasha Burns, Susan...

August 28th, 10am: Six months into the war, there are no direct U.S. talks with Iran and no off ramp in sight. Then, the republican Governor of Wyoming criticizes the DOJ's election monitors. Plus, Trump steps into the Paxton-Talarico race in Texas. And, our guest share their MVPs of the week. Mark McKinnon, Max Chafkin, Max Rose and Nayyera Haq join The Group Chat this morning. Sign up for MS NOW...

August 28th, 9am: The Iran war hits the six-month mark, despite the President's assurances the conflict would take only weeks, and there are very few options left to end it. Then, the President is choosing not to attend the 9/11 memorial services at ground zero in New York for the 25th anniversary. Plus, former Democratic Senator Doug Jones joins the show to discuss his race for governor in Alabam...

August 27th, 2026, 10am: There are just two months left to campaign before election day. Republicans are calling on President Trump to do more to boost candidates running in battleground districts after he helped GOP Senate candidate Darline Graham win the nomination in South Carolina this week. Plus, new backlash and concerns about mental health in the military after a sailor on the USS Lincoln j...

August 27th, 2026, 9am: A judge is allowing the Postal Service to move forward with its efforts to restrict mail-in voting, as states are preparing to send out ballots. Then, why the White House wants billion-dollar companies to qualify as a small business. Plus, Steph talks to former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland as Trump's trade war with Canada keeps getting worse. Laura Barro...

August 26th, 10am: The next 10 weeks are critical for both parties as voters begin tuning into the Midterms. Then, economic pressure on Iran escalates as Tehran warns Washington to expect an attack and China vows to safeguard its interests. Plus, court filings reveal the administration floated demolishing and replacing the Kennedy Center. And, we remember Dolly Parton's impact on American music an...

August 26th, 2026, 9am: The President's pick for Senate in South Carolina secures a big primary win following a last-minute funding boost from the Trump's war chest. Then, Canada strikes back. Our northern neighbors are matching Trump's new tariffs dollar for dollar. Plus, we're remembering the life of music icon Dolly Parton and the legacy she leaves behind. Luke Broadwater, Mychael Schnell, Zach...

August 25th, 10am: The Supreme Court clears a hurdle for Trump to restrict mail-in voting, drawing dissent from Justice Jackson, who calls it a serious legal error. The fight isn't over, but it deepens the uncertainty heading into November, as the administration pushes for the SAVE Act. Then, the Trump administration is trying to put economic pressure on both adversaries and allies, announcing new...

August 25th, 2026, 9am: The Supreme Court allows Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots to move forward, but with 10 weeks to go, it's not clear if the new rules will be in effect come Election Day. Then, the White House announces new sanctions on Iran, but the details are scarce and depend on getting other countries on board. Plus, Canada prepares to announce retaliatory tariffs later this morn...

August 24th, 10am: Uncertainty about the country's direction grows deeper, with the U.S. in $40 trillion of debt, mortgage rates at 6.7% and $5 a gallon for diesel. And now, the trade war with Canada is expected to make things worse. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce new sanctions on Iran as Tehran's new security chief threatens to fight them. And, Mark Walter is selling th...

August 24th, 2026, 9am: Prime Minister Mark Carney is fighting Trump's 50 percent tariffs, as Republicans warn this will make the affordability crisis even worse. Then, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to reveal new sanctions on Iran, calling it economic D-Day, but will it make any difference? Plus, we'll take you to Gary, Indiana, where 20,000 people are living without power nearly two wee...