Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg held a town hall in Iowa, fueling rumors of another presidential run. Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing a pause in the expansion of health care to low-income immigrants. NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Natasha Korecki, MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart and former Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY) join Chris Jansing to break down the latest within the Democratic Party.
Ed Martin, head of the Justice Department's "Weaponization Working Group", says he will "name" and "shame" individuals the DOJ concludes it cannot charge. This, as former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro is set to be sworn in as interim U.S. Attorney for DC after President Trump pulled Ed Martin's nomination for that role. NBC News justice reporter Ryan Reilly and New York Times reporter Jeremy Peters join Chris Jansing to discuss.
President Trump renewed his demand for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates after reports of a shrunken GDP. Yale Law Professor and former counselor to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Natasha Sarin, joins Alex Witt to discuss President Trump’s economy, Trump blaming former President Biden for the “bad parts” and more.
After a busy first 100 days in office, President Trump joined NBC News “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker to discuss his agenda, what he’s gotten done so far, and what he wants to do in the next 100 days. Democratic strategist Don Calloway, Republican strategist Susan Del Percio, and former Rep. David Jolly join Alex Witt to break down their takeaways and concerns with the second Trump term so far.
Americans are feeling the squeeze at home as President Trump forges ahead with his economic agenda. Trump is urging patience, even if it means risking a recession. Former member of President Biden’s Council of Economic Advisers Heather Boushey joins Alex Witt to discuss Trump’s latest comments, Trump blaming Biden for a downturn in GDP, and more.
President Trump placed the blame for economic challenges in the first quarter of 2025 at his predecessor’s feet. Meanwhile, a Senate vote last night to undo the president’s global tariffs failed. Former Ohio Governor John Kaisch (R), former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors Jared Bernstein, and NBC News senior business correspondent Christine Romans join Ana Cabrera to discuss.
There are growing divisions at the DNC as Vice Chair David Hogg pushes for primaries against some Democratic incumbents. Joe Walsh and David Corn join The Weekend to discuss this and Democrats’ new organizing strategy.
President Trump, former President Biden and other world leaders are expected to attend Pope Francis' funeral tomorrow. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist Eugene Robinson joins Chris Jansing to discuss the Pope's relationships with political figures and his beliefs.
President Trump's overall job approval comes in at 44 percent, down 5 points from 49 percent approval in March in new Fox News polling. Trump's approval is lower than the approval of Joe Biden at 54 percent, Barack Obama at 62 percent and George W. Bush at 63 percent at the 100-day mark in their presidencies.
Former Biden Commissioner Social Security Administration & Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley (D-MD) joins Ali Vitali on MSNBC to discuss recent Trump administration attacks on Social Security. O’Malley expresses concerns over DOGE’s strategy, calling it “a very imminent threat”.
Former President Biden will give his first speech since leaving office later today in Chicago. He is expected to speak about preserving social security benefits. Democratic strategist Joel Payne and MSNBC political analyst Juanita Tolliver join Chris Jansing to discuss how Democrats are feeling right now about the state of their party.
