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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 ...
This Latin music star has a plan to BUST Trump’s Texas redistricting scheme | EXCLUSIVE
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 02:05
I don't remember how old I was, but I was a teenager and I used to listen to his music on the radio. First I saw his dad and then I saw him and he's here with you guys tonight. This will be the last time you see him perform, but you're not going to see the last of him because now he's going to be doing things to help our country and to help the state of Texas. Ladies and gentlemen, Grammy Award winner, Migo Bobby Pledo. >> You're Republican. Would you vote for Bobby? >> I would vote for Bobby. >> Do you thi ...
Rep. James Clyburn on GOP attacks over No Kings: 'America was born out of protest'
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 01:46
Government Shutdown & Protests - The report highlights the Republican party's criticism of protests against the administration, labeling protesters as Marxists and pro-Hamas [1][6] - The report emphasizes the importance of protest as a fundamental right in the US, citing historical examples like the Boston Tea Party and Rosa Parks [4] - The report suggests that the administration is perceived as anti-protest, especially when directed at them [3] - The report indicates a potential connection between the protests and the government shutdown, with Republicans offering a vote on Obamacare subsidies in exchange for ending the protests [7] Healthcare & Policy - The report mentions concerns about cuts to Medicaid, threats to Medicare, and the lack of tax credits associated with the Affordable Care Act [9] - The report cites an example of a couple in South Carolina whose healthcare premiums could increase from around $50 per month to over $2,000 if changes are implemented [17] Political Landscape in South Carolina - The report references a call to eliminate Congressman Clyburn's district in South Carolina [18] - The report states that Democrats in South Carolina hold approximately 45% of the vote in every election, but only have 14% representation in the congressional delegation [19] - The report suggests a perception that fairness is lacking in the political process in South Carolina [15][20]
Marc Elias: John Bolton was indicted "because Donald Trump hates him"
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 01:40
Mark, Mark, here we go again. I one more, right? Uh, what's your reaction, my friend? Um, as as the the indictment counts uh seem to mount up here. >> Yeah, look, I think that we can't over complicate this. With all due respect to your one of your prior guests, >> the fact is Donald Trump came into office saying he's going to seek vengeance against his political opponents. He hates John Bolton. He hates Tish James. He hates James Comey. He hates a whole bunch of other people who he is probably now going to ...
‘The no’s are piling up’: MAGA overreach REJECTED by airports, colleges, jurors
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 01:05
Good evening from New York. I'm Chris Hayes. As No Kings Weekend approaches and millions of people across the country prepare to gather and say no to Donald Trump's authoritarian power grab, his Department of Justice is forging ahead and going after yet another political critic.Longtime ultra-conservative hawk John Bolton, who was Trump's own former national security adviser turned critic, was indicted by a federal grand jury today on 18 counts related to mishandling of national security information. Bolton ...
MAGA’s nightmare: Mamdani taps Trump style for Dem surge
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 00:14
Michael Hershorn, a producer, filmmaker, resistance activist who wrote this week's New York Times essay voting for Mandami, taught me why Trump won and what you call a kind of energy or magnetism that they share, not on ideology, but on politics. Explain. >> Yeah, I think the idea that uh has been prevalent in the Democratic party in particular is you kind of figure out what people believe through polling, through research, and then you kind of regurgitate it back at them.Mhm. >> And what Mdani is doing is ...
Trump goes 'STALIN'? Trump vet Bolton vows to fight 'Stalinist' charges by his former boss 47
MSNBC· 2025-10-17 00:06
Legal & Compliance Risks - The DOJ is indicting former Trump official John Bolton for allegedly mishandling classified information, involving 18 criminal counts related to retention and transmission of national defense information [1][2] - Allegedly, Bolton shared over 1,000 pages of information about his activities as NSA with unauthorized individuals, potentially his wife and daughter, via a commercial messaging application [3][4] - The core of the case revolves around Bolton allegedly keeping notes/diary entries with classified information and sharing it with unauthorized individuals, which constitutes unlawful transmission [5] - Legal experts note the existence of a longer case record, but also question the DOJ's impartiality given recent actions and potential political motivations [8][10][21] - Concerns are raised about selective prosecution, comparing Bolton's case to similar conduct by others who were not investigated [27][28] National Security Implications - The indictment details the transmission of classified information, including top-secret information, over unclassified communication systems like Gmail [22][23] - This transmission to unauthorized individuals (wife and daughter) posed a security risk, as a hack occurred [23] - The case is considered serious due to the nature of the classified information involved and the potential compromise of national security [22][25] Political & Reputational Risks - The case raises questions about potential political targeting, given Trump's past criticisms of Bolton [5][7][13] - The indictment may be perceived as part of a broader pattern of actions by the DOJ that are influenced by political considerations [9][10][11] - The case could impact perceptions of fairness and impartiality within the justice system, potentially leading to a systemic flaw [27] - Bolton's reputation as a conservative Republican is highlighted, emphasizing the potential impact of the case on individuals who break with Trump [14][18]
BREAKING: John Bolton indicted on 18 counts by a federal grand jury
MSNBC· 2025-10-16 22:11
Legal & Political Developments - John Bolton, former National Security Advisor, has been indicted on 18 federal counts related to handling of classified information [1] - Each count carries a potential sentence of 10 years upon conviction [1] - The indictment follows weeks of grand jury evidence regarding claims of improper retention of classified information [2] - Revocation of John Bolton's security detail by Donald Trump was later deemed necessary by the Biden Justice Department due to threats from Iran [3] - John Bolton is the third critic of Donald Trump to be indicted in three weeks, joining Leticia James and Jim Comey [3]
Maddow: Local protests show Americans' 'reflexive disgust' of Trump's actions
MSNBC· 2025-10-16 21:58
I was talking to people with whom I disagreed. But I had learned to always find something in their point of view and then build on that. So I did things like the congressional prayer breakfast every Wednesday morning was usually very conservative Christians and I never missed it.They called on me to pray and I prayed for the family of Vice President Agno who just had to resign. And the fact that I prayed for his family, it shocked all the other Republicans and I said, "Why not?" >> Rachel Meadow is still wi ...
Trump's actions are 'most serious challenge' to democracy since Civil War: Dem Sen.
MSNBC· 2025-10-16 21:40
Joining us now, Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut. Um, Senator, thank you so much for joining us. Uh, first, let me ask you what um, Senator Thun was talking about there.He says he's in implying that there was a standalone bill that the Democrats could consider on expanding those Medicaid expansions, extending them out. Um, did that happen. Why did it not happen.Well, I don't know anything about what Senator Dun is talking about. I I've heard some uh rumors that he may be willing to have a vote ...