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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.

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. 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Fighting Back. From massive rallies to running for office, Democrats are turning up their efforts to protest the Trump Agenda. I'll talk to two first-time candidates taking on long-time Republican lawmakers: Nathan Sage, who's running to unseat Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst, and former One Republic base guitar player Tim Myers, who's taking on veteran California Rep. Ken Calvert. Easter Message. As the Pope makes a surprise appearance at Saint Peter's Basilica, President Trump marks the religious holiday by lashing out at his critics. We'll get a spiritual cleanse from the Chaplain for the U.S. Senate, Dr. Barry Black. Sounding the Alarm. Sen. Chris Van Hollen sheds new light on his trip to El Salvador to meet with a mistakenly deported Maryland man. Why the Senator says President Trump has triggered a constitutional crisis. And the Palmetto Potty-Mouth! Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina posted a video of herself berating a constituent who simply asked if she was going to hold a town hall this year. My political panel of Joe Walsh and Brendan Buck are here to discuss. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

After the public clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. officials say the path to a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine is deeply uncertain, Kristen Welker reports. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) discuss the clash and how it will impact U.S. aid to Ukraine. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) talks about Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to the federal government and the looming government shutdown. Carol Lee, Julio Vaqueiro, Stephanie Murphy and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable.   

Guests: Sam Stein, Brendan Buck, Asawin Suebsaeng, Brandy Zadrozny, Doug Bock Clark, Tyler Aquilina, Donna Edwards, Charlie Dent, Tim Miller, Wajahat Ali, April Ryan, Molly Jong=Fast, Dean Obeidallah  Tonight: The plan for Trump's incoming administration. And RFK Jr. and what his potential confirmation to the Department of Health and Human Services may mean for the bird flu outbreak. Then, how North Carolina Republicans plan to undermine elected Democrats. Plus, how the NFL and Beyoncé are changing the streaming landscape. Also tonight, House Republicans prepare to elect their next speaker and how Elon Musk may get involved. And, Trump's tech bros spar with MAGA loyalists online over immigration. Then, the threat to journalism abroad and in Trump's second term. Plus, a few good things that happened this year.  Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Jen Psaki reflects on the eye-popping revelations from the House Ethics Committee about Matt Gaetz, and how it shows that Trump's GOP clearly lives by a different standard -- a lower one. Jen is joined by Rep. Jasmine Crockett and MSNBC host Katie Phang to react to the committee's findings, including whether Gaetz could still be held accountable. Next, Jen is joined by political analyst Brendan Buck and reporter Annie Karni to preview the upcoming fight for Speaker of the House in the wake of the Gaetz bombshell. Then, Jen shares some thoughts on the precarious relationship between president-elect Trump and Elon Musk and how difficult their inevitable breakup may be. Later, Jen is joined by Rep. Jim Himes to discuss whether Musk is using his proximity to the presidency to benefit himself financially and concerns about Musk handling sensitive information. Finally, Jen is joined by Former White House Counsel Bob Bauer and Former Assistant Attorney General Jack Goldsmith to discuss Trump's plans to dismantle government and push the limits of presidential power in a second term.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki 

Guests: Melanie Zanona, Brendan Buck, Sherrilyn Ifill, Cecilia Muñoz, Jelani CobbTrump chaos and dysfunction is back, baby. Tonight: co-president Elon kills the Republican plan to fund the government and brings us closer to a shutdown as the House Speaker loses control of his caucus. Then, Trump escalates his threats of show trials for his political foes. And what the Great Drone Debate reveals about public trust. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Guests: Jasmine Crockett, Michelle Goldberg, Brendan Buck, Justin Higgins, Dana NesselAs the world braces for the Trump tariffs, a look at the last time a country fooled around and found out. Then, another Democratic victory in the House as the Republican majority shrinks to a ninety-year low. Plus, the manifest unfitness of Trump's choice to head the Pentagon. And the disdain Trump shows for survivors of sexual assault with his cabinet picks. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Jen Psaki reacts to the news that Donald Trump has officially evaded accountability for his misconduct, after Special Counsel Jack Smith formally moved to dismiss the two Federal cases against him. Jen is joined by Senator-elect Adam Schiff to discuss how we arrived at this moment and the many ways those cases could have played out differently over the last 4 years. Jen is then joined by Melanie Zanona, Brendan Buck and Mark Leibovich to discuss how Trump's cabinet nominees might be considered for confirmation without undergoing FBI background checks, and the possibility that some Senate Republicans might join with Democrats to demand them. Jen also reflects on the implications of Trump's apparent decision to avoid transparency when it comes to his transition fund, which -- as of now -- can raise unlimited money without disclosing the names of donors, including from foreign nationals. Finally, Jen talks to Congressman and Veteran Pat Ryan of New York about Pete Hegseth's right-wing ideology and what it would mean for the Department of Defense if he is confirmed. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

The House Ethics Committee declines to release its report on Matt Gaetz as the former congressman meets with senators about his AG nomination. Plus, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley backs women serving in the military. And, Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy lay out their big plans for shrinking the federal government. Melanie Zanona, Peter Baker, Matthew Dowd, Kevin Baron, Brendan Buck, Jeff Stein, and David Brooks join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Capitol control. Who will hold the majority in the next House of Representatives remains unclear, but Democrats are already gearing up for life in Trump's Washington. Rep. Nanette Barragan, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Rep. Barbara Lee, former chair for the Congressional Black Caucus, and Rep. Marc Pocan, chair emeritus of the Congressional Progressive Caucus will take us inside how Democrats will confront a second Trump administration. Never mind? Donald Trump's MAGA allies insist he has no plans to seek revenge. Brendan Buck and Ashley Etienne will Sound Off on whether they actually believe that -- because I sure don't. And Sunday Solace. This election has many Americans feeling frustrated, angry or even afraid. Bishop Gene Robinson and Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis will offer some reflections on finding hope for the future. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

With just over two weeks until Election Day, NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explains the state of the race. GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) joins Meet the Press to discuss Donald Trump's recent comments about “the enemy from within” and the latest developments in the Middle East. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) talks about the state of Kamala Harris' campaign. Two-time Women's World Cup champion Megan Rapinoe and four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird join for a special Meet the Moment interview. Carol Lee, Laura Leslie, Ashley Etienne and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable.

While both candidates continue to crisscross the nation's battlegrounds, Vice President Harris is also doing something former President Trump is not: interviews in traditional and new media. This week, Republican communications veteran Brendan Buck joins former Senator Claire McCaskill to look at the media strategies of both campaigns, and why Trump continues to derail GOP efforts to embrace early voting. Then, former Border Czar, Alan Bersin, speaks to an 80% reduction in border crossings since the peak last December, why the failed bipartisan border bill was smart legislation and what a second Trump term would look like in practice for immigration reform. And Claire and Brendan end by batting around whether Coach Tim Walz is flipping the script on decades of Republicans decrying that Democrats are Ivy League elites, forming a new voting coalition in the process.Further Reading: Here is the POLITICO Magazine piece Claire and Brendan were talking about:The Overlooked Demographic That Is a Huge Opportunity for DemocratsWant to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts. As a subscriber you'll also be able to get occasional bonus content from this and other shows.

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Kamala's momentum. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz look to build on the successful Democratic convention by announcing a huge fund-raising haul days before they are set to hit the road and less than two weeks before the first mail-in ballots are sent out.  Rep. Maxine Waters of California joins me to talk about post-DNC campaign strategy. Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan, head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee discusses how the Harris – Walz ticket momentum is impacting critical down ballot races and Democratic efforts to keep control of the Senate. And my super-sized Sound Off panel of former Rep. Donna Edwards, former Rep. Joe Walsh, Brendan Buck and Maria Teresa Kumar look at how Democrats are belittling Trump, and getting under his skin.  All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': All eyes are on Vice President Harris. She spent the weekend meeting with the six finalists aiming to be her vice presidential running mate, which means her choice could be announced at any moment, in time for their first joint appearance set for Tuesday. Tonight, we're getting into the ins and outs of this all-important decision and the 2024 campaign with Rep. Robert Garcia, Brendan Buck, Maria Teresa Kumar and Eugene Daniels. And unexpected allies: Former Rep. Denver Riggleman joins me to explain what drove him to join the "Republicans for Harris" coalition. The Harris campaign rolls out a new effort to win over Republican voters who can't bring themselves to support Donald Trump. All that and the mysterious tweet from Sen. Mark Kelly, that he deleted minutes later, on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) joins Meet the Press exclusively to discuss former President Donald Trump's campaign. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talks about President Joe Biden's re-election bid — and his attempts to win over Black voters. Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps joins for a special Meet the Moment interview for Mental Health Awareness Month. Kelly O'Donnell, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels took the stand in former President Trump's New York hush money trial. Israel takes control over the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing as cease-fire negotiators resume talks in Cairo. Benjy Sarlin, Ameshia Cross and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News Reporter Matt Bodner discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin's historic fifth inauguration.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on Donald Trump's claim that presidential immunity shields him from prosecution. While that hearing was underway, the former president was in a Manhattan courtroom where his longtime ally David Pecker continued testifying in Trump's first criminal trial. Also, protests against the war in Gaza rock college campuses and the University of Southern California moves to cancel its main graduation ceremony. Joyce Vance, Josh Gerstein, Mark Joseph Stern, Peter Baker, Brendan Buck,and Donna Edwards join. 

The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Trump presidential immunity case as the former president appeared in a Manhattan courtroom for his hush money trial. An Arizona grand jury charged Trump allies in an election interference case. Molly Ball, Navin Nayak and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) discusses the Trump immunity case and the Ukraine aid package.

Ronna McDaniel, the erstwhile chair of the Republican National Committee, is stepping across the aisle in a manner of speaking, now serving as a commentator for NBC and its affiliated cable network, MSNBC. This move comes hot on the heels of her stepping away from her leadership role within the Republican National Committee. It appears she will grace the NBC platform for the first time on the upcoming episode of 'Meet the Press'. Having previously functioned as the chair for the Republican National Committee, McDaniel's fresh enlistment with NBC comes in the wake of her resignation from the Republican institution this very month. NBC has publicly announced McDaniel's new position, which speaks much about the analysts that the network has been recruiting. The addition of McDaniel to NBC adds a hint of conservative insight to their team of political experts. NBC's audience can expect the she would offer informed commentary, not just on NBC but also on MSNBC, which is widely seen as a network with a left-leaning bent. This is a platform that has been criticized in the past by former President Donald J. Trump and his supporters for being a mouthpiece for the Democratic Party. Carrie Budoff Brown, the person responsible for NBC's political coverage, stressed the importance of adding someone with McDaniel's voice and perspective to the network, stating how vital it is to have her unique perspective as part of their lineup. The expectation is that she will provide a new angle, an insider's look at nationwide politics and the direction the Republican Party is headed. An interesting aspect is her involvement in the coverage of the 2024 election cycle. Chosen by the former President, Donald J. Trump, to helm the Republican Party following her instrumental role in securing his 2016 presidential election victory in Michigan, McDaniel has had an eventful tenure as the chairwoman. Her stint witnessed occasional disagreements with Trump. In particular, Trump expressed discontent last year regarding her decision to support multiple Republican presidential primary debates, one of which NBC hosted, a fact that drew attention as it featured the contenders to Trump. In the early stages of 2020, McDaniel appealed to Republicans to rally behind Mr. Trump following his win in the New Hampshire primary, a decision which met with less than warm response from Nikki Haley, considered a rival to Mr. Trump who had yet to withdraw from the race. Subsequent developments saw Mr. Trump assign his daughter-in-law and a trusted advisor to steer the Republican National Committee, further solidifying his hold over the Republican establishment. McDaniel joins a prominent roster of Republican commentators at NBC News which already features Marc Short, the previous chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, and Brendan Buck, who has been an influential aide to political figures such as Paul Ryan and John Boehner. Counterpart panellists bringing in the Democratic viewpoint include ex-Senator Claire McCaskill and Barack Obama's past campaign manager, David Plouffe. NBC and MSNBC have been expanding their team of expert commentators since the commencement of President Biden's tenure. Notable talent includes Jen Psaki, who performed the role of President Biden's original press secretary, and Symone D. Sanders, who has previously acted as the chief spokesperson for Vice President Kamala Harris. Eager observers are bound to be riveted by this development and its potential to shift the narration of contemporary political discourse. Undoubtedly, the vastly experienced McDaniel looks set to make her presence felt and exert a positive influence on NBC's political coverage, notably beginning with her first appearance on 'Meet the Press' this Sunday. Real News Now Connect with Real News Now on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNewsNowApp/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/realnewsapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnews/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnewsnowapp Threads: https://www.threads.net/@realnews/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/realnewsnow Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@RealNews YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@realnewsnowapp End Wokeness: https://endthewokeness.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump faces backlash after comments about Jewish Americans. In an interview with Sebastian Gorka Trump stated that "They hate everything about Israel, and they should be ashamed of themselves." Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court for "absolute immunity" from election interference charges. The former president claimed that if the high court rejects his claim, it would "incapacitate every future president." Also -- behind the Biden-Harris campaign's new push to win over Latino voters. Jonathan Capeheart, Brendan Buck, Mark Murray, Symone Sanders, Glenn Kirschner, Kristy Greenberg, David Jolly, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Michael McFaul break it down.

Former President Trump stirs up controversy after making inflammatory remarks at a campaign event over the weekend. Garrett Haake, Daniella Diaz, Doug Thornell and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. NBC News Global Security reporter Dan De Luce explains new warning by experts about deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet reports on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s association with the anti-vaccination movement.

Former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-S.C.) looks ahead to the Michigan and Super Tuesday primaries after losing to former President Donald Trump in her home state. Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the potential for a partial government shutdown. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.) sits down with NBC News White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez ahead of her state's primary elections. Tia Mitchell, Faiz Shakir and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

Department of Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the border and the GOP's desire to impeach him. Mitch Landrieu, national co-chair of the Biden campaign, reacts to Robert Hur's report on the president's handling of classified documents. Fmr. Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) talks about how he plans to stop former President Trump from getting re-elected. Peter Alexander, Brendan Buck, Amna Nawaz and Jen Psaki join the Meet the Press roundtable.

The bipartisan border bill is on the verge of collapse. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) says he's “uncomfortable” with the legislation in its current form. Rep. Nanette Barragan (D-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, discusses ongoing efforts to impeach Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Rhonda Colvin, former Rep. Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to analyze the latest NBC News poll.

Guests: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Andrew Weissmann, Kristy Greenberg, Rick Hasen, Brendan Buck, Jennifer HornTonight: He's facing nearly 100 felony charges and just battling to stay on the ballot. What Trump's latest legal struggle means for his re-election—and his freedom. Plus, the ex-president spews another series of nonsensical claims on social media. But what if his ridiculous claims are actually on purpose? And as Harvard's first black president resigns her post, Republicans scramble to take credit. 

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/28/2023): 3:05pm- The Associated Press writes that there has been a concerning “surge in respiratory illnesses across China that has drawn the attention of the World Health Organization.” China's health ministry has claimed the uptick “is caused by the flu and other known pathogens and not by a novel virus.” You can read more here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/26/china-respiratory-illnesses-cause-flu-pathogens-00128637 3:20pm- According to a report from Emily Joshua of The Daily Mail, the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) is “expected to call on Western countries, including the U.S., to drastically reduce meat consumption to combat climate change” during its climate change conference in Dubai starting later this week. You can read more here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12800019/meat-consumption-climate-change-global-emissions.html 3:40pm- Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, documents that although the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) later this week, they are simultaneously “ramping up its oil production capacity like never before.” You can read the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/11/21/uae-dubai-cop28-oil-solar/ 3:50pm- The sports blog Deadspin wrongfully accused a young Kansas City Chiefs fan of wearing blackface during the Chiefs-Raiders game on Sunday—angling the photo to only show half of the child's face and failing note that the face paint was black and red, the team's colors. The social media platform X added a Community Notes correction to Deadspin's original, inaccurate, post. Even Elon Musk felt compelled to set the record straight, praising Community Notes for “exposing deception.” 4:05pm- During an unhinged rant at the 2023 Gotham Awards, Robert DeNiro bizarrely used his acceptance speech to slam Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. 4:10pm- In an interview with Norah O'Donnell on CBS Evening News, retiring Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) said he would be happy to support any Republican candidate for president in 2024 aside from Donald Trump or Vivek Ramaswamy. 4:20pm- On Sunday, Kristen Welker and the Meet the Press panel featuring Symone Sanders and Brendan Buck suggested that Ron DeSantis should end his campaign for president in order to clear a path for Nikki Haley. 4:30pm- In a video that has now gone viral on social media, a disgruntled woman on board a flight from Florida to Philadelphia can be seen urinating in the aisle! While discussing this horrifying story, Matt reveals he flew first class last week…Rich is outraged. 4:45pm- A sandwich monopoly? Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is alleging that Rock Capital's purchase of Subway amounts to a monopoly which will lead to higher sandwich prices—the private equity firm already owns sandwich shops Jimmy John's and Schlotzky's. The Federal Trade Commission is now investigating the $10 billion acquisition. As Timothy P. Carney notes, how could this acquisition be considered a monopoly: “Consider that Chick-fil-A enjoyed $16 billion in sales in 2021, which is equal to Subway-plus-Arby's-plus Jimmy John's” and that “non-sandwiches, of course, compete with sandwiches,” concluding that there is no way to honestly determine Rock Capital has a monopoly like Sen. Warren suggests. You can read more here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/elizabeth-warren-needs-to-define-sandwich 5:05pm- During a television interview on Tuesday, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas seemingly advocated on behalf of amnesty for millions of immigrants who have entered the United States unlawfully. Fox Business reporter Madison Alworth details that U.S. taxpayers are paying more than $450 billion annually providing housing and other necessities for illegal migrants. 5:20pm- Is former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo now considering a run for New York City Mayor? 5:40pm- Many media outlets have leveled brutal attacks against Javier Milei, the president-elect of Argentina, citing his libertarian philosophy towards governance as “dangerous.” Is halting the growth of government via fiscal reform actually dangerous? 6:05pm- While speaking with Abby Phillips on CNN, Congressman Dean Phillips (D-MN) said he would consider using U.S. Special Forces to free American hostages being held by Hamas. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) seemingly agreed with Phillips' suggestion—and went one step further calling for the Biden Administration to retaliate massively against Iran after its proxies launched numerous attacks against U.S. personnel in the region. Could the United States see increased military involvement in the Middle East? 6:15pm- According to a report from The Washington Post, “[i]n late 2015, cranes at a seaport in Jacksonville, Fla., carefully hoisted U.S. military helicopters worth up to $40 million each onto a massive cargo ship set to deliver the equipment to the Egyptian government. Egypt's Defense Ministry had turned to an unusual figure to help arrange transport of the prized hardware: Wael Hana, an Egyptian American businessman who had previously run a trucking business, a gas station and a truck stop along a gritty, industrial strip in northern New Jersey… Eight years later, Hana's ties to the Egyptian government are under a bright spotlight. After a years-long investigation, U.S. authorities charged him in September with paying bribes to Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and his wife, Nadine Menendez, in exchange for actions that benefited Egypt, including Menendez's promise to help keep military aid flowing to the North African nation. Hana, 40, lavished the couple with gold bars, checks and household furnishings between 2018 and 2022, prosecutors allege, while helping to introduce the senator to Egyptian military and intelligence officers and serving as a go-between for their communications.” You can read the full report from Shawn Boburg, Claire Parker, Terrence McCoy, and Marina Dias here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2023/11/27/bob-menendez-wael-hana-egypt/ 6:30pm- Annoyed by the sound of crunching chips during Zoom conference calls? Doritos has developed software to silence the crunch! Yes, this story is somehow real. You can read more here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/11/27/doritos-silent-gaming-crunch-cancellation/ 6:50pm- According to a report from Emily Joshua of The Daily Mail, the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) is “expected to call on Western countries, including the U.S., to drastically reduce meat consumption to combat climate change” during its climate change conference in Dubai starting later this week. You can read more here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-12800019/meat-consumption-climate-change-global-emissions.html

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: During an unhinged rant at the 2023 Gotham Awards, Robert DeNiro bizarrely used his acceptance speech to slam Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. In an interview with Norah O'Donnell on CBS Evening News, retiring Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) said he would be happy to support any Republican candidate for president in 2024 aside from Donald Trump or Vivek Ramaswamy. On Sunday, Kristen Welker and the Meet the Press panel featuring Symone Sanders and Brendan Buck suggested that Ron DeSantis should end his campaign for president in order to clear a path for Nikki Haley. In a video that has now gone viral on social media, a disgruntled woman on board a flight from Florida to Philadelphia can be seen urinating in the aisle! While discussing this horrifying story, Matt reveals he flew first class last week…Rich is outraged. A sandwich monopoly? Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is alleging that Rock Capital's purchase of Subway amounts to a monopoly which will lead to higher sandwich prices—the private equity firm already owns sandwich shops Jimmy John's and Schlotzky's. The Federal Trade Commission is now investigating the $10 billion acquisition. As Timothy P. Carney notes, how could this acquisition be considered a monopoly: “Consider that Chick-fil-A enjoyed $16 billion in sales in 2021, which is equal to Subway-plus-Arby's-plus Jimmy John's” and that “non-sandwiches, of course, compete with sandwiches,” concluding that there is no way to honestly determine Rock Capital has a monopoly like Sen. Warren suggests. You can read more here: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/elizabeth-warren-needs-to-define-sandwich

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan provides an update on the Americans held hostage by Hamas. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), chair of the House Intelligence Committee, gives his assessment on the hostage releases and the status of congressional aid to Israel in its war with Hamas. Actor and advocate Selma Blair talks about her work on disability rights, following her 2018 diagnosis with multiple sclerosis. Brendan Buck, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the Meet the Press roundtable.

The deal between Israel and Hamas to release the hostages along with a four-day pause in fighting brought hope to the victims' families. Now, Israel's government says no hostages will be released before Friday. And, today, a Thanksgiving Eve panel dives deep into the topics likely to come up during dinner. Ned Lazarus, Peter Baker, Jon Allen, Brendan Buck, Charlie Dent, and Victoria DeFrancesco Soto join. 

Demonstrators gather in Washington, D.C. in support for Israel as the country's war with Hamas enters its sixth week. The House of Representatives prepares to vote on a CR bill as a potential government shutdown looms. Fulton County, Ga. District Attorney Fani Willis seeks an emergency protective order to ban the release of witness videos in former President Donald Trump's election interference case. Brendan Buck, Mo Elleithee and Julia Manchester join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss government funding legislation and aid for Israel and Ukraine.

Former President Donald Trump testifies in New York as part of a civil fraud trial. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki breaks down new polling that shows Trump leading President Joe Biden in five battleground states. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wraps a diplomatic trip to the Middle East calling for a “humanitarian pause” as the Israel Defense Forces push into northern Gaza Strip. Tuesday's Election Day could serve as a bellwether for voters' stance on abortion rights ahead of the 2024 election cycle, NBC News Correspondent Gary Grumbach reports. Brendan Buck, Leigh Ann Caldwell and Symone Sanders-Townsend join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. UNICEF Spokesman Ricardo Pires joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.

A manhunt for suspected gunman Robert Card is still underway after 18 people were killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston, ME. Many people are still sheltering in place as multiple law enforcement agencies comb through the area. After three weeks, all House Republicans voted to elect Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) Speaker of the House. Rep. Johnson is criticized for his views on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and efforts to overturn the 2020 general election. The Lewiston, ME community is mourning the 18 residents killed in Wednesday's mass shootings. Tom Winter, Ken Altshuler, Dhruv Chandra, Max Rose, Brendan Buck, Janine Zacharia, Kevin Baron, and Catherine Christian join.

Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Brendan Buck, Lisa Rubin, Danya Perry, John BrennanThe Republican frontrunner fined for violating a gag order as MAGA completes their House takeover. Then, the remarkable scene inside a Manhattan courtroom where the ex-president was forced to take the stand. And new details on the horrific attack inside Israel by Hamas as the United Nations warns of the increasingly dire situation inside Gaza.

President Biden spent the day in Israel showing support for the country and expressing outrage over the hospital blast that killed hundreds in Gaza. Additionally, Biden insisted there was no higher priority than to bring hostages home. We speak to someone whose family member is currently held hostage by the Hamas. Then, we take a closer look at some of the children and families from one kibbutz that came under attack from Hamas. Ellison Barber, Clint Watts, Michael McFaul, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, Udi Goren, and Brendan Buck join.

Guests: Ali Vitali, Brendan Buck, Tara Setmayer, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ayman Mohyeldin, Nayyera HaqJim Jordan is rejected as speaker in spite of the MAGA shakedown. Tonight: why the next vote has been delayed—and how Democrats are keeping their options open. Then, the scene in Gaza where each sides is blaming each other for a deadly hospital blast has killed hundreds. And as President Biden departs for the region, what we know about what happens next between Israel and Hamas. 

Tonight, on All In: Donald Trump and the rump MAGA caucus make their pick. Tonight: Jamie Raskin on what a Jim Jordan speakership means for the country. Then, the explicit Democratic appeal for Republicans to join them. Plus, new reporting on nuclear secrets shared with customers at Donald Trump's resort. And why Republicans think they can run the Doctor. Oz playbook again in Pennsylvania.Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Brendan Buck, Luke Broadwater, Lisa Rubin, William Cohen

MSNBC's Melissa Murray hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, October 5, and reports on Donald Trump's legal battles and House GOP chaos. Brendan Buck, Christina Greer, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Leah Litman, Johnathan Greenberg, Emily Bazelon and Jill Wine-Banks join.

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) is indicted on felony bribery charges. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) says he trusts the legal system and discusses the looming government shutdown. President Biden will visit striking autoworkers in Michigan. The Biden administration assures President Zelenskyy that the U.S. will provide ATACMS to Ukraine. Susan Page, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable.

The judge in former President Donald Trump's Washington, D.C. case sets the trial date for one day before Super Tuesday. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about his community's response following a deadly racially motivated shooting. Brendan Buck, Camila DeChalus and Faiz Shakir join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) discusses American relations with China and the 2024 presidential election.

Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to oversee the investigation into Hunter Biden. Republican primary candidates flock to the Iowa State Fair to meet caucusgoers. The death toll from wildfires on the island of Maui continues to rise. The U.S. turns to Kenya for Haiti security mission. A federal judge revokes bail for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Sahil Kapur, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. 

On this week's episode of 'The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Former President Trump is facing one of his most legally volatile weeks yet, with potential charges coming as early as Monday out of Fulton County DA Fani Willis' investigation into Trump's alleged efforts to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results. The already twice-indicted President could also be facing new charges on the federal level stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the January 6th insurrection. MSNBC Host Rev. Al Sharpton, associate professor at Fordham University Christina Greer, and MSNBC political analyst Brendan Buck and Rep. Madeline Dean all share their thoughts and analysis. Also, a discussion with Washington Post reporter Jeff Stein on the U.S. economy defying gloomy forecasts to deliver strong results for the Biden administration. All that and more on “The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart.”   

Guests: Kristy Greenberg, Joyce Vance, David Pepper, Brendan Buck, Duncan Crabtree-IrelandTonight: New indication tonight that the man prosecuting Trump isn't done with his investigation. Plus, Ohio Republicans are trying to rewrite the rules of democracy in order to force draconian abortion restrictions on their constituents. Then, why DeSantis should be worried about the GOP donor class abandoning him. And SAG-AFTRA has joined the Writers Guild of America on strike—and you'll never guess who was in charge of SAG the last time both unions went to the picket line together.  

Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping, signaling the potential for a later meeting between Xi and President Joe Biden. Cornell Belcher, Brendan Buck and Tia Mitchell join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Historian Lonnie Bunch discusses Juneteenth and the prospect of reparations for Black Americans.

While many are celebrating Pride Month, the community remains under attack. Stephanie Ruhle sat down with a roundtable of drag queens on those threats and what America doesn't understand. Rosé, Julie J, Nicky O and Mariyea join to discuss. Neal Katyal, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ryan Reilly, Juanita Tolliver, and Brendan Buck also join the rest of the show.

A U.S. president being impeached — and now indicted — twice for criminal behavior is unprecedented — legally, politically and historically. Former Gov. Pat McCrory (R-N.C.) and Brendan Buck, former senior adviser to House Speakers Boehner and Ryan, join Chuck to detail whether this changes anything for the half of the country that already supports former President Trump.

Former Vice President Mike Pence files papers to enter the Republican presidential field after candidates traveled to Iowa over the weekend. Gov. Chris Sununu (R-N.H.) announces he will not enter the presidential race. Brendan Buck, Stephanie Schriock and Eugene Scott join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. The grand jury in an investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents prepares to meet later this week. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the debt ceiling, gas stoves and gun violence.

First Republic Bank is sold to JP Morgan in the second largest U.S. bank failure in history. President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy remain in stalemate over the debt limit. Brendan Buck, Peter Baker and Juanita Tolliver join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' (R-Fla.) and Sen. Tim Scott's (R-S.C.) presidential prospects.

The Covenant School in Nashville is the site of the latest tragedy. In response, President Biden renewed his calls on Congress to ban assault weapons. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have already been 130 mass shootings in 2023. Frank Figliuzzi, Ashbey Beasley, Luke Broadwater, Jonathan Allen, Charles Coleman, Jason Johnson, Brendan Buck and Teddy Schleifer join.

Guests: Jennifer Rubin, Paul Butler, Brendan Buck, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Jamelle Bouie, David Jolly, Donna EdwardsRepublican officials miss another chance to do the right thing. What does the possible indictment of Donald Trump reveal about the Republican Party? Then, the party of small government tries to investigate elected state officials for doing their jobs. And a swing and a miss for Florida governor Ron DeSantis—Why Donald Trump's potential indictment hasn't loosened his hold on the Republican Party presidential primary. Plus, Mike Pence sacrificed nearly everything to be Donald Trump's vice president. So why is there no place for him in the current GOP?

Guests: Jen Psaki, Brendan Buck, Angelo Carusone, David Folkenflik, Jennifer Rubin, Mona Charen, Marisa Kabas, Donna Edwards, Mike LuxTonight: The RNC's weak attempt at reining in Trump with a ‘loyalty pledge.' Plus, new court documents reveal how Fox executives really felt about putting election deniers on TV. Then, more bad news for America's favorite liar—the latest investigation into Republican Congressman George Santos. And Joe Biden has had more success in his first two years than most modern presidents. So why are there still rumblings that he should stand aside in 2024?  

The presidential campaign of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, made official Wednesday, marks the first primary challenger to former President Trump — to date, the only other candidate in the race — but is unlikely to be the last, as the former president's recent political losses have led to his weakened stance within the Republican Party. Sara Fagen, the former White House political director for President George W. Bush, and Brendan Buck, a former top adviser to House Speakers Boehner and Ryan, join Chuck to size up the GOP's budding "invisible primary."

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, February 1, and reports on the first meeting between President Biden and Speaker McCarthy, and Ron DeSantis' controversial education policy. Plus, Melber sits down with Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Junior. Chai Komanduri, Brendan Buck, and Alencia Johnson also join.

The seeds are planted for a debt-ceiling showdown, as newly empowered House Republicans aim to use the threat of a default as a tool to force budget cuts. Brendan Buck, a former adviser to House Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan, joins Chuck to outline how the everlasting crisis of the debt limit might reach a new high as a more extreme form of conservatism steers the GOP agenda.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sounds the alarm telling Congress the U.S. is set to reach its debt limit on Thursday. Meantime, the Trump Organization is hit with a $1.6 million fine in a years-long tax fraud scheme. And our Friday Nightcap talks Republican's new power in the House, the embattled George Santos and a Golden Globes comeback. Jon Allen, Melissa Murray, Brendan Buck, David Cay Johnston, Rehema Ellis, Tim O'Brien, Toure and Kurt Andersen join.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, January 3 and reports on Rep. Kevin McCarthy losing three votes for Speaker of the House, with GOP hardliners breaking with their party to vote against him. Brendan Buck, former aide to Republican Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner joins, along with Democratic strategists Chai Komanduri and James Carville.

It's his personal Groundhog Day: Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) lost five consecutive speaker bids as the House continues to be deadlocked in its search for a leader — with McCarthy's Republican colleagues in charge of deciding his fate. Brendan Buck, a former top adviser to Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner, joins Chuck to talk about the biggest House leadership crisis in a century.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) loses the second vote for Speaker. Anna Palmer, Navin Nayak, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Brendan Buck and Brad Todd join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Rep. Valadao (R-Calif.) breaks down Republican dynamics for the House speakership vote as voting continues. Rep.-elect Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) discusses how Republicans are unsure when they will begin legislation. 

Guests: Rep. Adam Schiff, Andrew Weissman, David Remnick, Christina Greer, Brendan Buck, Leah StokesTonight: Congressman Adam Schiff on what comes after the Jan. 6 committee report. Plus, will 2023 be the year Trump sees an indictment? Then, the laundry list of dubious claims from George Santos grows as federal prosecutors open an investigation into the Rep-elect. And why 2022 may have been a turning point for the green energy transition. 

The Biden administration braces for an influx of migrants as the future of Title 42 remains unclear. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock discusses the declared state of emergency in Denver over the influx of migrants entering the city. Brendan Buck, Adrienne Elrod and Eugene Scott join Meet the Press NOW to discuss immigration, party identity and a gridlocked Congress. A rise in Covid-19 cases is occurring alongside a rise in flu and respiratory infections across the country. The National Archives released thousands of documents related to the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy.

The former head of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas at the request of the U.S. government. Meantime, Special Counsel Jack Smith issues new subpoenas in the Trump probe. Plus, the lack of reporting from police agencies nationwide is casting doubt on the FBI's latest report on hate crimes. Amna Nawaz, Luke Broadwater, Andrew Weissmann, Jonathan Greenblatt, Frank Figliuzzi, Brendan Buck, Symone Sanders-Townsend, and Brian Schwartz join.

In a wide-ranging interview with Meet the Press, former Vice President Mike Pence addresses his break away from former President Donald Trump after the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, his thoughts on Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Department of Justice, the reversal of Roe v. Wade, the Biden administration's Covid response and more. Peter Baker, Brendan Buck, Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Anna Palmer join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Two days after polls closed, Arizona and Nevada poll workers are still counting votes. NBC News Correspondents Gary Grumbach, Erin McLaughlin and Garrett Haake report as the remaining votes are tallied. Eugene Daniels, Jen Psaki and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable. Representative-Elect Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) discusses the future of the Republican Party, and Representative-Elect Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) discusses the future of the Democratic Party. CNBC economics editor Jeff Cox reports on the economic improvements shown in the latest inflation report. Bill McIntuff and Jeff Horwitt analyze how well NBC News polls matched the outcome of the midterm elections.

All the votes have been cast in Midterms 2022, and many of the results are in.  Florida Republicans are celebrating statewide victories in the elections for Governor and Senate. But outside of the Sunshine state, it's hard to find evidence of a significant "red wave" that many Republicans had hoped for. For the most part, Republican candidates won in Republican districts, and Democrats carried Democratic districts.  The statewide races didn't bring many surprises: Republican JD Vance took Ohio. Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams conceded to Republican governor Brian Kemp. Democrat John Fetterman secured Pennsylvania. And as of Wednesday morning, many of the toss up state-wide races like Wisconsin and Nevada were still up in the air.  We get election takeaways from Joel Payne, Democratic strategist, and CBS News political contributor and Brendan Buck, a partner with the political communications firm, Seven Letter. Brendan was the press secretary for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and former House Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan.  

All the votes have been cast in Midterms 2022, and many of the results are in.  Florida Republicans are celebrating statewide victories in the elections for Governor and Senate. But outside of the Sunshine state, it's hard to find evidence of a significant "red wave" that many Republicans had hoped for. For the most part, Republican candidates won in Republican districts, and Democrats carried Democratic districts.  The statewide races didn't bring many surprises: Republican JD Vance took Ohio. Democratic candidate for governor Stacey Abrams conceded to Republican governor Brian Kemp. Democrat John Fetterman secured Pennsylvania. And as of Wednesday morning, many of the toss up state-wide races like Wisconsin and Nevada were still up in the air.  We get election takeaways from Joel Payne, Democratic strategist, and CBS News political contributor and Brendan Buck, a partner with the political communications firm, Seven Letter. Brendan was the press secretary for Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign and former House Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan.  

Arizona gubernatorial candidate Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) sits down one-on-one with Chuck Todd to discuss inflation, abortion and border security. Lisa Desjardins, Doug Thornell and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable to discuss the shift in midterm momentum. NBC News speaks with First Lady Jill Biden about the potential re-election bid in 2024. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian breaks down the latest following Steve Bannon's sentencing.

This year, an unprecedented number of candidates are skipping out on electoral debates, so we decided to take a closer look at electoral debates and their impact on midterm elections. Joel Payne, CBS News political contributor and Brendan Buck, Partner at Seven Letter, a Washington and Boston-based public affairs firm, join us to understand how useful debates are in midterm elections, and who benefits from them most. 

This year, an unprecedented number of candidates are skipping out on electoral debates, so we decided to take a closer look at electoral debates and their impact on midterm elections. Joel Payne, CBS News political contributor and Brendan Buck, Partner at Seven Letter, a Washington and Boston-based public affairs firm, join us to understand how useful debates are in midterm elections, and who benefits from them most. 

GOP Rep. Don Bacon, contender for a tight race in Nebraska, exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss a slew of October surprises — including a scandal hitting Republican Georgia Senate nominee Herschel Walker's campaign and grim remarks from President Biden about a potential nuclear “Armageddon.” Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) comments on whether Biden is the best nominee for 2024, the party's abortion strategy and concerns about gas prices following the OPEC+ decision. Author and Senior New York Times Reporter Maggie Haberman joins to discuss her latest book, “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America'' amidst reports from the DOJ that more documents have not been turned over to the Archives. Yamiche Alcindor, Brendan Buck, Maggie Haberman and Jen Psaki join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Today's show focuses on Hurricane Ian's frightening devastation in Florida. With homes destroyed, lives lost, electricity not fully restored, and rescue efforts still underway, Dana speaks with FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell and Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio about recovery efforts after one of Florida's largest storms on record. Dana also questions Sen. Scott about former President Trump's “death wish” comments about Mitch McConnell on social media. She also asks Sen. Rubio about Russian President Vladimir Putin's threats to deploy nuclear weapons and whether Russia sabotaged a key underwater gas pipeline to Europe. Plus, Dana heads to one of the most competitive House races in the country for a special report on voters' top issues heading into the midterms. On today's panel, Ashley Allison, Scott Jennings, Xochitl Hinojosa, and Brendan Buck join Dana to discuss whether Republicans will speak out against Trump's latest social media comments, how Hurricane Ian is impacting Florida Gov. DeSantis' political future, and former President Obama's warning to voters about what could happen if Republicans take the House.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal joins Chuck Todd in a Meet the Press exclusive to discuss the state of war with Russia. Former President Trump faces a landslide of legal exposure. Brendan Buck, Doug Thornell and Lisa Desjardins join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss the GOP's desire to focus on the economy on the campaign trail. Protests in Iran continue in response to the death of a woman in morality police custody. Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi breaks down the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona on the island.

Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) and Andy Barr (R-Ky.) exclusively join Meet the Press to discuss America's agitated outlook heading into the midterms. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona talks about potential solutions to the nationwide teacher shortage as kids head back to school. Ali Vitali, Marc Caputo, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Former President Trump's continued presence on the political stage. Asma Khalid, Brendan Buck, Mark Caputo and Juanita Tolliver join the Meet the Press NOW roundtable to discuss Democratic strategy and Trump's political impact on President Biden and Gov. Ron DeSantis. Western states along the Colorado River face water cuts amid decades-long mega-drought. Safety and security concerns arise after Russia and Ukraine accuse the other of planning a false flag event at the largest nuclear facility in Europe. Former Oregon State Sen. Betsy Johnson joins the state's gubernatorial race as an independent candidate.

The FBI's search of former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate has created an information vacuum. While the Department of Justice has remained silent on the reason for the investigation, Trump and a growing number of Republicans have been quick to politicize the incident and speculate corruption. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Republican strategist Brendan Buck join Chuck to discuss the search's implications and what's to come.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks at a leading conservative convention in Texas as the fringes of American politics grow over the guardrails, questioning election integrity and undermining democracy. GOP Congressman Fred Upton discusses the future of the Republican party. Mallory Carroll of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America reflects on the surprise "no" vote in Kansas. NSC Spokesman John Kirby weighs in on Brittney Griner's prison sentence, the killing of al Qaeda's top leader and Chinese missile drills near Taiwan. Brendan Buck, Betsy Woodruff Swan and Cornell Belcher join the MTP NOW roundtable.

According to the Republican National Committee, 160 Black candidates filed to run as Republicans in local, state and federal elections this year. But there are also 100 Republican candidates running for political office who have been labeled “far-right” by the Anti-Defamation League. Can the GOP be both the party of Lincoln and the party of Trump? We speak with Dr. Leah Wright Rigueur, Associate Professor of History at Johns Hopkins University and author of "The Loneliness of the Black Republican: Pragmatic Politics and the Pursuit of Power" about the GOP's recent investments in Black candidates. We're joined also by Brendan Buck, partner at the political communications firm Seven Letter, and former press secretary for the Mitt Romney 2012 presidential campaign and former House Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan, to hear more on how Republican midterm candidates are making their case to voters.    

https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=143701 Is The Washington Post Hinting That Cassidy Hutchinson Was Sleeping With Mark Meadows? https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/06/28/cassidy-hutchinsons-path-trusted-insider-explosive-witness/ Cassidy Hutchinson was about to turn 24, already a key official at the White House after a meteoric ascent from obscurity, when she heard a startling noise. It was early December 2020, and President Donald Trump was livid because his attorney general said the election had not been stolen. Upon investigating the noise, Hutchinson was told by a White House valet that Trump had thrown a porcelain plate against the dining room wall, which was now dripping ketchup. Hutchinson grabbed a towel to wipe up the mess as the valet told her to steer clear of the president because “he's really, really ticked off about this right now.” It was a turning point in an extraordinary effort to subvert the transfer of presidential power, as Hutchinson recalled it in dramatic testimony Tuesday before the House Jan. 6 committee. In a riveting two hours, Hutchinson added layers of stunning detail from her one-of-a-kind vantage as principal assistant to Mark Meadows, then White House chief of staff, which put her steps from the Oval Office…. In Trump's White House, Hutchinson had extraordinary access and in the eyes of many White House staffers, she had inordinate power. Some derisively called her “Chief Cassidy,” and even House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's staff asked White House aides why she was in on legislative meetings…. Hutchinson had a sudden rise to find herself as the center of power. During the first impeachment trial, Hutchinson grew close to Meadows as a legislative affairs staffer in the White House, former advisers said. Once he was named chief of staff in March 2020, he immediately elevated her, a former adviser said, and she eventually became his principal assistant. She was given an office next to his, which in turn put her a few doors away from the Oval Office. Brendan Buck, a former aide to House speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.), said in an interview that Hutchinson “was always by his side … when there were meetings you'd expect to be principal level or very small senior staff level, he would always insist she was in the room.” Buck said she was usually a quiet presence. “She was largely there to take notes,” Buck said. “It's just unusual to have a relatively junior aide to either be in principal level or senior staff level, but it was his call, so we deferred to him.” She was viewed throughout the White House as speaking for Meadows when she gave other staff members orders, and regularly said “Mark wants” or “the chief says” — the chief being Meadows. A former White House official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal discussions, said that Hutchinson traveled constantly with Meadows, going on Air Force One, answering his calls, and getting texts from members of Congress. Key members of the White House staff who wanted to get a message to Trump or Meadows often went through her. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFVD7Xfhn7sJY8LAIQmH8Q/join https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://lbry.tv/@LukeFord, https://rumble.com/lukeford https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Listener Call In #: 1-310-997-4596 Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 https://www.patreon.com/lukeford http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

https://www.salon.com/2004/09/14/kelley_2/ "George H.W. Bush and wife Barbara dismissed Bill Clinton as a pathetic hillbilly when he challenged the incumbent in 1992. But, Kelley writes, Clinton was one of the few Bush opponents who knew how to back them down. As colorful stories from Clinton's sexual past in Arkansas began to surface during the campaign, a Clinton aide began digging into the senior Bush's own robust adultery. This included, writes Kelley, two long affairs -- one with Jennifer Fitzgerald, Bush's White House deputy chief of protocol, who, as the Washington Post once slyly put it, "has served President-elect George Bush in a variety of positions," and one with an Italian woman with whom he set up house in a New York apartment in the 1960s. The Clinton aide told Kelley, "I took my list of Bush women, including one whom he had made an ambassador, to his campaign operatives. I said I knew we were vulnerable on women, but I wanted to make damn sure they knew they were vulnerable too." After the eruption over Clinton's mistress Gennifer Flowers died down, sexual infidelity did in fact become a moot issue in the campaign." https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=143701 https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/06/28/cassidy-hutchinsons-path-trusted-insider-explosive-witness/ Hutchinson had a sudden rise to find herself as the center of power. During the first impeachment trial, Hutchinson grew close to Meadows as a legislative affairs staffer in the White House, former advisers said. Once he was named chief of staff in March 2020, he immediately elevated her, a former adviser said, and she eventually became his principal assistant. She was given an office next to his, which in turn put her a few doors away from the Oval Office. Brendan Buck, a former aide to House speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.), said in an interview that Hutchinson “was always by his side … when there were meetings you'd expect to be principal level or very small senior staff level, he would always insist she was in the room.” Buck said she was usually a quiet presence. “She was largely there to take notes,” Buck said. “It's just unusual to have a relatively junior aide to either be in principal level or senior staff level, but it was his call, so we deferred to him.” She was viewed throughout the White House as speaking for Meadows when she gave other staff members orders, and regularly said “Mark wants” or “the chief says” — the chief being Meadows. A former White House official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe internal discussions, said that Hutchinson traveled constantly with Meadows, going on Air Force One, answering his calls, and getting texts from members of Congress. Key members of the White House staff who wanted to get a message to Trump or Meadows often went through her. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFVD7Xfhn7sJY8LAIQmH8Q/join https://odysee.com/@LukeFordLive, https://lbry.tv/@LukeFord, https://rumble.com/lukeford https://dlive.tv/lukefordlivestreams Listener Call In #: 1-310-997-4596 Superchat: https://entropystream.live/app/lukefordlive Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lukeford/ Soundcloud MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/luke-ford-666431593 Code of Conduct: https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=125692 https://www.patreon.com/lukeford http://lukeford.net Email me: lukeisback@gmail.com or DM me on Twitter.com/lukeford Support the show | https://www.streamlabs.com/lukeford, https://patreon.com/lukeford, https://PayPal.Me/lukeisback Facebook: http://facebook.com/lukecford Feel free to clip my videos. It's nice when you link back to the original.

Trump-endorsed candidates are soaring through primary elections, but a string of losses in competitive races puts into question whether — two years since leaving office — former President Trump's influence on his party is finally waning. NBC News National Political Reporter Marc Caputo and Brendan Buck, a former advisor to Republican House Speakers, join Chuck to discuss the GOP's complicated relationship with its former flagbearer.

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, member of the January 6th Select Committee Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) discusses the latest on the investigation and hearings. Former Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers joins exclusively to discuss the economy and where it is headed. Peter Alexander, Brendan Buck, María Teresa Kumar and Betsy Woodruff Swan join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) talks to Meet the Press about his state's recovery effort after tornadoes devastate communities across Kentucky. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) defends his opposition to vaccine mandates. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discusses President Biden's recent phone call with Russian President Putin. John Heilemann, Marianna Sotomayor, Kimberly Atkins Stohr and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable.

With upcoming primaries, elections and runoffs for both the Governor's mansion and the U.S. Senate, , Georgia is about to be the most important state in the 2022 midterms. Republican strategist Brendan Buck and WXIA anchor Jeff Hullinger join Chuck to talk about the many races for voters in the Peach State

In exclusive interviews with Meet the Press, Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), discuss the future of voting rights legislation. Andrea sits down with CDC Director Rochelle Walensky to ask about booster shots and vaccine mandates. Eugene Daniels, Ayesha Rascoe, Maria Teresa Kumar and Brendan Buck join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Guests: Laura Davison, Bloomberg Congress reporter, Brandon Arnold, Executive Vice President at the National Taxpayers Union, Brendan Buck, Partner at Seven Letter and former spokesperson for Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Bailey Lipshultz, Bloomberg stock reporter, Marc Niquette, Bloomberg national political reporter, and Bloomberg politics contributor Jeanne Sheehan Zaino. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Biden Outlines Agenda To Boost the Middle Class President Joe Biden delivered a speech geared toward a tax plan for the middle class. California had its recall election in which Governor Gavin Newsom beat out Republican frontrunner and recall candidate Larry Elder. The Takeaway hosts a politics roundtable with Dave Weigel, a national reporter covering politics for the Washington Post. Brendan Buck is a Republican strategist at Seven Letter and a former aide to Republican speakers of the House John Boehner and Paul Ryan. and Maya King, a politics reporter at Politico.  Political Power Struggle Continues in Haiti  Haiti is still struggling to recover a month after a major earthquake and storm hit the country and killed more than 2,000 people, with hundreds still missing. Meanwhile, Haiti is also dealing with a profound political crisis after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July. This week, that political struggle came to a new head when a prosecutor accused the current leader of the country, Prime Minister Ariel Henry, of being involved with the killing. The Takeaway was joined by Jacqueline Charles, Caribbean Correspondent for the Miami Herald to discuss the ongoing power struggle.  Why Larry Elder's Run Has People Talking About Black Republicans Leah Wright Rigueur, author of The Loneliness of the Black Republican; Joe Watkins host of “State of Independence” and former aide to President George H.W. Bush; and Ron Christie, former special assistant to President George W. Bush, join us to discuss what Elder's campaign means for Black Republicanism in the U.S., and the long and complicated history between Black Americans and the Republican party. For transcripts, see full segment pages.

Biden Outlines Agenda To Boost the Middle Class President Joe Biden delivered a speech geared toward a tax plan for the middle class. California had its recall election in which Governor Gavin Newsom beat out Republican frontrunner and recall candidate Larry Elder. The Takeaway hosts a politics roundtable with Dave Weigel, a national reporter covering politics for the Washington Post. Brendan Buck is a Republican strategist at Seven Letter and a former aide to Republican speakers of the House John Boehner and Paul Ryan. and Maya King, a politics reporter at Politico.  Political Power Struggle Continues in Haiti  Haiti is still struggling to recover a month after a major earthquake and storm hit the country and killed more than 2,000 people, with hundreds still missing. Meanwhile, Haiti is also dealing with a profound political crisis after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July. This week, that political struggle came to a new head when a prosecutor accused the current leader of the country, Prime Minister Ariel Henry, of being involved with the killing. The Takeaway was joined by Jacqueline Charles, Caribbean Correspondent for the Miami Herald to discuss the ongoing power struggle.  Why Larry Elder's Run Has People Talking About Black Republicans Leah Wright Rigueur, author of The Loneliness of the Black Republican; Joe Watkins host of “State of Independence” and former aide to President George H.W. Bush; and Ron Christie, former special assistant to President George W. Bush, join us to discuss what Elder's campaign means for Black Republicanism in the U.S., and the long and complicated history between Black Americans and the Republican party. For transcripts, see full segment pages.

Biden Outlines Agenda To Boost the Middle Class President Joe Biden delivered a speech geared toward a tax plan for the middle class. California had its recall election in which Governor Gavin Newsom beat out Republican frontrunner and recall candidate Larry Elder. The Takeaway hosts a politics roundtable with Dave Weigel, a national reporter covering politics for the Washington Post. Brendan Buck is a Republican strategist at Seven Letter and a former aide to Republican speakers of the House John Boehner and Paul Ryan. and Maya King, a politics reporter at Politico.  Political Power Struggle Continues in Haiti  Haiti is still struggling to recover a month after a major earthquake and storm hit the country and killed more than 2,000 people, with hundreds still missing. Meanwhile, Haiti is also dealing with a profound political crisis after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July. This week, that political struggle came to a new head when a prosecutor accused the current leader of the country, Prime Minister Ariel Henry, of being involved with the killing. The Takeaway was joined by Jacqueline Charles, Caribbean Correspondent for the Miami Herald to discuss the ongoing power struggle.  Why Larry Elder's Run Has People Talking About Black Republicans Leah Wright Rigueur, author of The Loneliness of the Black Republican; Joe Watkins host of “State of Independence” and former aide to President George H.W. Bush; and Ron Christie, former special assistant to President George W. Bush, join us to discuss what Elder's campaign means for Black Republicanism in the U.S., and the long and complicated history between Black Americans and the Republican party. For transcripts, see full segment pages.

Governors Larry Hogan (R-Md.) and Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) discuss the state of polarized Covid politics. Former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and former Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-Va.) break down what the Texas abortion law means for the future of Roe v. Wade. Yamiche Alcindor, Matt Bai, Brendan Buck and Betsy Woodruff Swan join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Learn about our new colleagues Nu Wexler and Annalyse Keller, who spoke with Partner Brendan Buck about the prospects for bipartisan legislation on the Capitol Hill, the state of the GOP and the challenges facing social media companies on "Podcast is a Seven Letter Word."

Michael Smerconish guest hosts and discusses the Senators that voted to block the Jan 6th commission with Brendan Buck, covid vaccine trends heading into Memorial Day weekend with Dr. Leana Wen, and the rise of unruly airline passengers with Sara Nelson. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Michael Smerconish guest hosts and discusses the Senators that voted to block the Jan 6th commission with Brendan Buck, covid vaccine trends heading into Memorial Day weekend with Dr. Leana Wen, and the rise of unruly airline passengers with Sara Nelson. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Ohio governor John Kasich joins Don to discuss the motivations behind the GOP's expected blockage of the vote for the Jan. 6 Commission and why multiple Democratic leaders plan to comply with the filibuster.   Former Federal Prosecutor Kim Wehle and CNN's Paula Reid join to discuss the unprecedented nature of a potential indictment against the Trump Organization and the importance of former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg.   Then, CNN Washington Correspondent Sunlen Serfaty reports on the rise of GOP fringe candidates running for office, like Missouri Senate candidate Mark McCloskey who is best known for a viral video where he and his wife were seen outside their front door pointing guns at Black Lives Matter protestors, last summer.  Former President Obama spoke out on policing and civil rights one year after George Floyd's death, and Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, weighs in on police reform.  Diving deep into the political implications of the Jan. 6 commission vote, Brendan Buck, former aid to Rep. Paul Ryan and Colorado House Rep. Jason Crow join Don to share why the GOP's reliance on Trump for political success means that Senators will block the vote. John Scott-Railton, Senior Researcher for The Citizen Lab, speaks with Don about the appetite for violence among insurrectionists on Jan. 6.  After a mass shooting at a public transit rail yard in San Jose, California kills eight poeple, Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe talks with Don about patterns of mass shootings and the necessary steps to prevent future tragedies.  Former professor at Harvard Medical School, William Heseltine joins to discuss the uncertainty around the origins of COVID-19, and explains why he thinks field research into the matter is necessary.  Finally, a new Texas bill could restrict how teachers discuss events in relation to history of slavery and racism. Georgina Pérez from the Texas State Board of Education talks with Don about what the bill means for the future of Texas classroom.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Don kicks off the show exploring the GOPs refusal to agree to the Jan 6 Commission and downplay the insurrection.  Then, Don speaks with Mona Hardin, the mother of Ronald Greene, a Black man who was kicked and dragged in a fatal police encounter in Louisiana two years ago.  Family lawyer Lee Merritt also joins the conversation.  As GOP Senators are poised to filibuster the Jan 6 Commission bill, Matthew Dowd, former chief strategist for GW Bush, discusses the state of the new GOP with Don. CNN's Royal Correspondent Max Foster and Don talk about the new revelations that the BBC used deceitful methods in securing an interview with Princess Diana in 1995. Then, more on the vote against the Jan 6 Commission with Amanda Carpenter, former Communications Director for Sen. Ted Cruz and Brendan Buck, former top aide to former Reps. Paul Ryan and John Boehener.  Next, Federal prosecutors took 18 electronic devices in the raid on Rudy Giuliani.  CNN Legal analyst Elie Honig gives some color on the story. To discuss the anti-Asian Hate Law and the rise of crimes against Asian Americans, Don speaks with NY Rep. Grace Meng.   Then, more on the Ronald Greene case and potential police cover-up with Phillip Atiba Goff, President and co-founder of the Center for Policing Equality and retired Capt. Ron Johnson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.   CNN's Brian Stelter reports on claims of “cancel culture” as a reaction to America's growing diversity.  The discussion continues with Don and W. Kamau Bell, host of CNN's United Shades of America. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says his members question whether Liz Cheney can carry out her leadership role as conference chair, while aides say she will not step down on her own. Plus, the FDA plans to green-light the Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds. Could even younger children be approved for the vaccine later this year? And another House Democrat in a competitive seat announces he’s running for a different office. Can the Democrats keep their narrow majority in 2022? On today’s program: CNN's Dana Bash, Priscilla Alvarez, Manu Raju and Sam Kiley. Also on today’s show: Former Paul Ryan aide Brendan Buck, epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo; and Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Our hosts are joined by Seven Letter Partners Erik Smith and Brendan Buck to discuss the results of the 2020 elections and what they mean for health care as Washington enters the lame duck period and

Our hosts are joined by Seven Letter Partners Erik Smith and Brendan Buck to discuss the results of the 2020 elections and what they mean for health care as Washington enters the lame duck period and looks ahead toward 2021.

Kasie Hunt and Brendan Buck discuss the chances for a Covid relief bill in the House. Glenn Plaskin recalls his 1990 interview with Donald Trump.