The Weekend

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. 

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.

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 Congressman Glenn Ivey discusses. Plus, political analyst Anthony Coley and legal expert Ankush Khardori discuss what happens if Trump decides not to listen to judges' orders.

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. She joins to discuss. 

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain joins to discuss his stance on Trump's tariffs. Plus, Rep. Gregory Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on why Democrats fear Trump's economic policy is causing international damage and shaking the global financial order.

Tara Setmayer and Basil Smikle join to discuss Trump's tariff exemptions for tech titans after he said repeatedly that there would be no exemptions. Plus, ACLU Deputy Director Esha Bhandari on what's next for Columbia grad student Mahmoud Khalil after a judge ruled that he can be deported despite being charged with no crime.

George Conway makes the case that Trump and his allies are twisting the law to deport whoever they want for any reason. Plus, Eugene Daniels and Maria Teresa Kumar on the administration's plan to screen immigrants' social media accounts for “antisemitism.”

Economics Professor Justin Wolfers on his warning that “life will never be the same” after Trump's tariff regime. Plus, former HHS employee Mack Schroeder discusses his viral run-in with Indiana Senator Jim Banks who called him a “clown” who “probably deserved” to be fired.

Canadian International Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc joins to discuss Trump's chaotic tariff regime that has frayed the U.S.-Canadian partnership and completely upended the global economy. Plus, Michigan Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow on her high-stakes race to help Democrats retake the U.S. Senate.

America prepares for another week of tumbling stocks and rising prices. Meanwhile, Trump spent his weekend, where else? On the golf course trying to see if he "strike the iron" to a win...somewhere? Former Congressman Denver Riggleman and retired Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath discuss. Plus, the president of the American Federation of Government Employees, Everett Kelley, talks about the "Hands Off!" rallies across the country. 

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins to discuss Trump's torpedoing of the economy and the brewing battle over the Republican budget. Plus, Maya Wiley and Paola Ramos on the fight to bring home the man wrongly deported to an El Salvadorian mega-prison due to an “administrative error.”

Trump's tariff tumult has left the world reeling.  Global leaders are scrambling to respond. Companies, both small and large, are worried about their futures. Most importantly, everyday Americans are not sure how they're going to afford retirement, rent and groceries. Former Congressman David Jolly and Congressman Robert Garcia discuss. Plus, two top National Security Agency officials are dismissed. Analyst and former executive editor of Defense One, Kevin Baron, weighs in.

Elie Mystal and Mark Zaid join to discuss the “deeply disturbing” trend of international university students with pro-Palestinian views having their visas revoked and being detained or even deported. Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin on the Trump Administration playing fast and loose with the justice system. 

Trump has entered the Signal chat, despite supposedly not knowing what it is. What he does know, is that it is a "witch hunt." That's what the President told NBC's Kristen Welker exclusively on Saturday. Former Congressman Denver Riggleman and former deputy chief of staff to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Caroline Zier, discuss. Tuesday is also a critical state supreme court election in Wisconsin, an election that has already seen record-breaking turning and money spent. The chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, Ben Wikler discusses. 

Marc Elias joins to discuss the legal smackdown dealt against Trump's grudge-filled crusade against private law firms. Plus, Delaware Sen. Chris Coons on his call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign for his role in the Signal-gate security fiasco.

Fist emoji, American flag and fire emoji...if you've been following the news this week, you know that refers to the now-infamous signal chat between senior Trump administration officials discussing military attack plans that also inadvertently included a journalist. Symone, Michael and Alicia discuss with Angelo Carusone, former Congressman Charlie Dent and former CIA director John Brennan.

Former Obama special counsel Norm Eisen joins to discuss the potential consequences of a private law firm bending the knee to Trump. Plus, California Congressman Jimmy Gomez on his effort to bring the Democrats' message into Republican districts.

NAACP President Derrick Johnson joins to discuss how Trump dismantling the Department of Education could impact students of color. Plus, Elon Musk appears to be trying to grow his influence in the Republican Party one donation at a time.

Trump has been known to show a disregard for the judicial system when he was a regular citizen, but now that he is the leader of the free world, he's taken that hostility to a whole new level. The sitting president of the United States of America is suggesting we impeach a sitting judge, because he blocked a Trump Administration effort. Legal experts Melissa Murray and Ankush Khardori weigh in. Plus, voters are showing up to town halls across the country frustrated and concerned that Congress isn't doing enough. Congressman Glenn Ivey talks about what he heard from his constituents in Maryland. 

Who needs education anyway? That seems to be the question Trump is posing as he took his Sharpie and signed yet another executive order, working to dismantle the Education Department. Eugene Daniels and Tara Setmayer discuss. Plus, Elon Musk expands his influence, heading to the Pentagon with a mysterious itinerary. Congressman Gregory Meeks weighs in.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins to discuss the rift in his party after a dramatic vote to fund the government.  Plus, a new NBC News poll finds voters souring on Trump's handling of the economy. 

Rep. Jim Clyburn joins to discuss being “blindsided” by Sen. Chuck Schumer caving to Trump's government funding bill. Plus, the president of the largest teacher's union in the country discusses Trump's plan to gut the Department of Education. 

Sen. Chuck Schumer faces the ire of furious Democrats incensed that he helped Trump and Musk pass their government funding bill. Plus, the detainment of a Columbia University student activist raises alarms over free speech in America.

Ten Democratic senators helped Republicans pass Trump and Musk's partisan government funding bill, and a lot of members of their party are unhappy about it. Plus, former Rep. Charlie Dent makes the case that Trump's tariffs give Democrats a massive opportunity to go on the offense.

The Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee discusses Democrats' plan to vote against Republicans' short-term government funding bill that she has deemed a “nonstarter.” Plus, Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Judge Susan Crawford discusses the high-stakes race that could decide many critical issues in the state.

Trump and his allies admit that America's economic future could be facing “a little disturbance” despite big campaign promises. Plus, Elon Musk appears to endorse a right-wing suggestion to pardon George Floyd's murderer.

Trump and House Republicans are pushing forward with their multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint. Now, the Congressional Budget Office, which is nonpartisan, says that budget will not be able to move forward without cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. The ranking member of the Budget Committee, Congressman Brendan Boyle joins to discuss. Plus, Congressional town halls are getting louder nationwide, as voters call for lawmakers to fight back against Elon Musk's DOGE. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam talks about what he's hearing and how he's helping his constituents.

Trying to follow what is happening with Trump's tariff plan is nearly as hard as trying to figure out what some of our significant others are thinking: one minute they're hot, and the next cold... Former Congressman David Jolly and Molly Jong-Fast help try to keep track of it all. Plus, Trump might be following through on a long-held campaign promise. No, not lower the costs of eggs, but creating a tiered system for NATO. Former CIA Director John Brennan weighs in.

Rep. Melanie Stansbury says Americans can expect Democrats to get into some “good trouble” during Trump's upcoming Joint Address to Congress. Plus, Peter Baker joins to discuss his comparison of Donald Trump's media controls to the early days of Vladimir Putin.

Global leaders are stepping up, rallying around President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the rift between him and Trump deepens. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, a member of the Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees talks about that as well as Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China, which take effect Tuesday. Speaking of Tuesday, that's also the day the president is set to address a joint session of Congress. Charlie Sykes and Tara Setmayer talk about what we can expect.

John Bolton joins to discuss Donald Trump and JD Vance's Oval Office ambush of Volodymyr Zelenskyy on live TV. Plus, a former DOJ lawyer on the Trump Administration's demotion of senior federal prosecutors who handled some of the biggest January 6th cases.

It was the meeting seen around the world: Trump and his vice president openly berating the president of Ukraine, whose country was invaded by Russia three years ago. The globe is still reverberating from the clash and world leaders are responding. Former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and Evelyn Farkas discuss. Plus, employees for the watchdog group, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau say Trump and Elon Musk are planning to fire nearly everyone and wind down the agency. Rohit Chopra, the CFPB's former director, talks about it.

Elon Musk's massive DOGE cuts receive major backlash from voters, but many Republicans are still trying to defend them. Plus, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser on the numerous lawsuits he's now involved in against the Trump Administration and the path forward for Democratic resistance.

Elon Musk's ultimatum: you've got one week to justify your work or you're out of a job. The billionaire posted that to X on Saturday, telling federal employees to defend themselves, but not every agency plans to comply, with leaders at the FBI and State Department telling their employees not to respond. Corey Brettschneider and Heath Mayo join to discuss. Plus, as eggs become a scarce commodity and measles cases rise, Dr. Kavita Patel discusses the public health concerns in America.

Elon Musk's DOGE is now in more than a dozen agencies as Donald Trump calls for him to be even more aggressive after already cutting thousands of jobs. Plus, the second-largest egg producer in America on the skyrocketing price of eggs amid the bird flu outbreak.

Donald Trump fires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused him of pushing a “woke” agenda. Plus, new DNC Chair Ken Martin on the Democrats' path forward as public opinion on Trump begins to sour.

"He who saves the country does not violate any law." Trump, using a menacing Napoleon Bonaparte line, suggests yet again that he is above the law. Legal expert and founder of the Democracy Docket, Marc Elias, joins to discuss. Plus, Assistant Democratic Leader, Congressman Joe Neguse, talks about how Democrats are fighting back against the Trump administration.

As Trump proposes increasing tariffs on our trade partners across the globe, experts say you should get ready to pull out more cash from your wallet. Michael, Alicia and Symone talk to MSNBC political analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr about how Trump's reciprocal tariff plan could raise inflation even more. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the Middle East talking the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Next, he meets with the Russians over their invasion of Ukraine. Senator Jack Reed gives his advice to the Trump administration.

George Conway joins to discuss New York Mayor Eric Adams' capitulation to the Trump Administration after the DOJ moved to dismiss the case against him. Plus, the Trump Administration works overtime to discredit America's legal system after multiple judges issued rulings against the administration's radical moves.

Top Democrats says DOGE is “clearly breaking the law” as Elon Musk is blocked from accessing U.S. Treasury systems. Plus, former acting Labor Secretary Julie Su on Trump admitting that prices “could go up” despite vowing to bring them down.

Trump's legal cronies move to dismiss charges against Eric Adams prompting chaos and resignations in the Justice Department. Plus, Hamas releases three more hostages including one American Israeli.

Trump and his lackeys are gutting federal agencies, stripping longtime civil servants of their security clearances and firing government officials who have served both parties, including trying to get rid of the commissioner of the Federal Election Commission. The commissioner, Ellen Weintraub, discusses why it's illegal. Plus, Rep. Ro Khanna talks about Trump's second-hand man, Elon Musk and his relationship with the billionaire.