And it is day 277 if you are counting of the second Trump administration. Right now, Republicans are trying to deal with the pain of a government shutdown without actually ending it. Here's what I mean.Democrats say Republicans could end the shutdown by coming to the table and talking Obamacare subsidies, but there is no sign of that. Instead, Republican Senator Ron Johnson tried to pass a bill to pay federal workers that are currently on the job and not getting paid. Democrats blocked that, arguing it woul ...

It is time for money, power, politics. And before we get to the story of the day, we have some breaking news. Just moments ago, the president posted on social media that quote, "All trade negotiations with Canada are hereby terminated." He claimed that the country fraudulently used a TV ad featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.Meanwhile, tonight, we are all asking one question. Is the White House for sale. A few moments ago, we mentioned that President Trump has now pardoned the founder ...

All right, how we doing out there. It is time for the main event to cap off our evening. It's prime time and we're going to talk about the state of our democracy.Please welcome to the stage two of the most trusted voices in America, MSNBC legends, the great Lawrence O'Donnell and Rachel M. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] What's going on here. >> Wow. Wow.I'm Lawrence. >> Hi. >> Hi, you guys.>> Y'all are good looking. This is exciting. >> We never get to see you.I mean, we can see you throug ...

So, I'm in Argentina in cattle country a couple hours outside Buenocidis. I'm at a small ranch which is actually a breeding operation. They help other bigger ranches improve the genetic stock of their cattle.And I interviewed the the owner of this operation whose name is Martin Bwano. And he said that he's thrilled about the idea of the US dramatically increasing imports of Argentinian beef, which is something Donald Trump has said he wants to do. Uh Martin said that that would be really good for business a ...

CRAFT. >> OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS, WITHOUT ANYONE EVER SORT OF COMING TOGETHER AND AGREEING, THIS IS HOW IT'S GOING TO BE. LEGALIZED GAMBLING HAS INFILTRATED EVERY CORNER OF AMERICAN SPORTS LIFE.IT'S ON EVERY BROADCAST, IN EVERY APP AND EVERY COMMERCIAL ON THE PHONES OF MILLIONS OF FANS. EVERYONE IS STREAMING AND BETTING, AND IT IS ONLY BEEN A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMETHING BLEW UP. AND IT JUST DID.AT A THURSDAY PRESS CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK. FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL ANNOUNCED MORE THAN 30 ARRESTS IN WHAT HE ...

First, Donald Trump offered a $20 billion bailout to Argentina. Then, he floated another $20 billion. And now, he is looking to bail out the country by quadrupling the US government's annual purchase of Argentine beef. The move is designed to help lower food prices here at home. But it comes at the expense of American cattle farmers, a move that has Republicans very unhappy. Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer saying, quote, "Government intervention in the beef market will hurt our cattle ranchers who cannot affor ...

Government Shutdown & Healthcare Crisis - Democrats are ready to negotiate with Republicans to reopen the government and enact a bipartisan spending agreement [1] - Democrats believe Republicans are unwilling to address the healthcare crisis, leading to the government shutdown [3] - The Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits extension is a key point of contention, with Republicans' refusal potentially leading to increased premiums for millions [11] - Democrats accuse Republicans of creating a healthcare crisis impacting various communities across America [7] Political Strategy & Polling - Battleground states leaned slightly towards Donald Trump in the last election by 3 to 4 points on average [5] - Public polling indicates that a majority of voters hold Republicans responsible for the government shutdown [5] - Democrats are focusing on issues like the high cost of living, including rising grocery, housing, and electricity costs [10][11] - Republicans are expected to advance "gotcha votes," but Democrats aim to remain unified and strong [12] Redistricting & Voting Rights - Democrats are taking action to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts, including legal challenges and referendums [18][19][20][21] - The Voting Rights Act is considered crucial, and Democrats express confidence that efforts to undermine it will be unsuccessful [16][17] - Democrats are actively involved in redistricting efforts in states like California, Ohio, and Missouri to prevent Republicans from rigging elections [19][20][21]

Our breaking news, Jack Smith is demanding Republicans allow him to testify about his investigations of Donald Trump in public. Smith defended those probes in a conversation with Andrew Weissman earlier this month. >> The Robert Mueller view of how to do this.That's where I come from. In my role as special counsel, I handled things very much as I did throughout my career. It's like we often say, do your talking in the courtroom, not on the courthouse steps.Joining us now is Democratic Senator Sheldon White ...

Good evening from New York. I'm Chris Hayes. We're on day 23 of the government shutdown. Time and money are dwindling for families on food stamps. Health care costs are skyrocketing for millions of Americans. And Donald Trump is tearing down the White House. There it is. Gone. The entire east wing of the White House is now gone irreparably forever, permanently. There's not a lot any commentator can really add to this imagery. It's exactly what it looks like. physical manifestation of what Donald Trump is do ...

Former special counsel Jack Smith, who indicted Trump twice, wants the public to hear his story. Today, Smith's lawyers requesting he testify in open hearings, citing the quote, "any mischaracterizations of Smith's criminal probes and to Trump. " Smith's team also requesting assurance from the DOJ that he will not be punished for answering questions under oath. During his time as special counsel, Jack Smith only made public appearances when necessary. Now, the famously tight lip Smith is speaking up and he ...