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LIVE: Trump, Zelenskyy take questions at White House
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 13:19
Watch live coverage as President Donald Trump hosts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. Ukraine's request for American-made air defenses and long-range Tomahawk missiles is expected to be a focus of the talks. Trump said yesterday in a Truth Social post that he will discuss a call he had with Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday when he meets Zelenskyy. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day click here: https://www.msnbc.com/ » Subscribe to ...
Republicans are becoming the party of big government: David Drucker
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 12:51
So, uh, David Ducker, in your latest opinion piece for Bloomberg, you examine how Republicans are handling this shutdown and the future of Obamacare subsidies, writing in part, quote, Republicans, including Trump, have basically acknowledged that they are going to have to support some sort of legislation to maintain the availability of health insurance under Obamacare. Many of their constituents rely on the subsidies. Republicans in this fight have positioned themselves all along as the party against shutti ...
'Opposing Donald Trump is a perilous business': WSJ editorial board on Bolton indictment
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 11:07
Legal & Political Analysis - John Bolton's indictment for mishandling classified documents is viewed by some as politically motivated retribution by Donald Trump [1][2] - The case against Bolton is considered more legally sound than cases against James Comey and Leticia James [5] - The practice of high-ranking officials using diaries to write memoirs raises questions about the selective prosecution of Bolton [6][9] - Overclassification in Washington gives a vengeful actor like President Trump enormous scope to pick and choose who to take revenge on [12] Pattern of Retribution - There is a perceived pattern of Donald Trump targeting those who have crossed him publicly [8] - John Bolton, a Republican, is not immune to this pattern [8] Document Handling & Classification - The FBI scrutinized John Bolton's documents extensively [12] - The issue of overclassification in Washington D C is highlighted [12]
EXPLAINED: Fmr. Trump national security adviser John Bolton indicted
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 10:52
Legal & Political Implications - The indictment of John Bolton, former National Security Advisor, for allegedly retaining and transmitting classified information, initiated under the Biden administration, faced pressure for expedited progress during the Trump administration [1] - The case highlights potential political motivations behind pursuing criminal charges against individuals disliked by former President Trump, including figures like Leticia James, James Comey, and Adam Schiff [2][3] - The evidence against Bolton is considered more substantial compared to cases against James Comey and Leticia James, where prosecutors reportedly resigned rather than pursue charges [4] - Bolton is accused of mishandling national security information, including sharing it electronically on unsecured messaging apps with his wife and daughter [5] - Bolton is expected to self-surrender, be formally charged, and plead not guilty [5][6]
'Very serious and detailed': Reporter breaks down John Bolton indictment
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 10:44
John Bolton, President Trump's former national security adviser turned vocal credit, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in Maryland. He is expected to surrender to authorities and make an initial court appearance today, according to two senior federal law enforcement sources. Bolton is now the third high-profile political adversary of the president to face criminal charges in less than one month.joining former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Leticia James. He faces 18 coun ...
MSNBC Highlights - Oct. 16
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 10:43
I can also assure you that were this a Republican president, a Republican attorney general, and a Republican IRS that were targeting Democrats, I at least would speak out just as vigorously against it. Because if we are going to respect rule of law, the apparatus of the federal government cannot and should not be used as a partisan tool to bludgeon your enemies. >> Uh, I might have to play that every day.Um, Miles Taylor, that was then that was 2014. Ted Cruz on using the IRS to target enemies. Yeah, look, ...
Pritzker looks to hold law-breaking ICE agents to account
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 10:42
Joining me now as promised is Illinois Governor JB Pritsker. There was a positive development today, as you all know. A seventh circuit panel affirmed a temporary restraining order that is keeping the National Guard from actually deploying in Chicago.And they said political opposition is not rebellion, which is very true and very powerful. We're we're also living in a world, you're living in a world where where this administration is not exactly complying with every order from every court. Are you preparing ...
Voters are up in arms about rising electricity costs: 'When will the politicians listen?'
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 04:06
Energy Costs & Data Centers - Average electric bills in the US have jumped over 10% since last year, with some states seeing increases beyond 20% [1] - Lawmakers are blaming data centers supporting tech companies' AI projects for the soaring electric bills [2] - Republicans in Virginia and New Jersey are advocating for more energy exploration and building more energy sources, welcoming data centers for job creation [5][8] - Democrats are considering slowing down data center development, making companies pay more to the state, and questioning tax subsidies [6] AI & Economic Impact - The surge in electricity demand is likened to an egg shortage, suggesting market mechanisms will drive electricity prices down as it becomes more profitable to generate electricity [13][14][15] - The debate includes whether to invest in clean, renewable energy or continue using fossil fuels [16] - There are warnings about a potential AI bubble in the markets, but the potential value creation from AI could justify current investments and valuations [21][22][23][24] Political Considerations - Local communities are concerned about the limited long-term employment benefits of data centers compared to factories, along with noise and land usage [10][11] - The White House and some Republicans are focused on attracting companies and creating jobs, potentially overlooking local concerns about energy bills [9][12] - Democrats are exploring taxing data centers more and ensuring local communities benefit from their presence [18][19]
Why the Bolton indictment is different from the Comey & James indictments
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 04:05
It is day 270 of the second Trump administration. Former Trump official and outspoken Trump critic John Bolton has officially been indicted by a grand jury. Bolton is facing 18 separate counts, all related to retaining or transmitting classified information. Two senior federal law enforcement sources tell NBC News that Bolton is expected to surrender to authorities tomorrow and will have an initial court appearance on the same day. He served as Trump's national security adviser for part of his first term. B ...
Mamdani: Trump's words are NOT LAW; Standing up to Trump becomes key in city politics
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 04:01
Don't look now, but it's getting cooler in the air and we are 19 days out from election day. And there is one local race that's getting more national attention than most. And tonight, in the very first general election debate of the New York City mayoral race, Democratic nominee Zora Mammi faced off against Andrew Cuomo, the disgraced former governor who is now running as an independent along with the Republican nominee Curtis Leewa, who is sandwiched right in the middle there.And there was a lot in this de ...