As we come on the air, there are 800,000 people in the state of Arizona who are right now being deprived of full representation in Congress thanks to House Speaker Mike Johnson's refusal to swear in their congresswoman elect. Mike Johnson has double and triple and quadrupled down on his refusal to seek Grahala. He is claiming that he's following House traditions of swearing in members only during regular sessions. Except that isn't his own tradition. As with many things MAGA Republican, there's an obvious a ...

Joining us now, former Maricopa County, Arizona reporter and KO Institute scholar Steven Richer, Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Agular, staff writer for the Atlantic Adam Seur, and MSNBC legal correspondent uh Lisa Rubin. Um Mr. . Secretary of State, first to you, if you were not on that call in Arizona, were any of your election officials on that call.>> They were not. We participated. >> Excuse me.I'm sorry. >> Yeah, no worries. We did not participate in the call. I didn't see the value of participat ...

Joining us now, former California Senator Barbara Boner, managing editor editor of The Bull Work, and MSNBC contributor Sam Stein, and back with us, Adam Sur. Um, Senator, so the president is he said that he he's not confirmed the dollar amount, the $230 million amount. He did say that if he does get a payout, and he said he wasn't personally pursuing it, but if he does get it, that he would potentially give the money to charity or perhaps to fund that ballroom.But having this be out there and not and not d ...

with Neil Degrass Tyson, the author of Just Visiting This Planet, revised and updated for the 21st century. Further scientific adventures of Merlin from Omnisia. >> Omnisia. >> Omnisia.>> That's Merlin's planet in another galaxy. >> Yeah, I I had to pause, especially with you here. >> You know, we all get a little like, well, he really knows things.Uh people look at the world today and they see attacks on science in our own administration and government out to a kind of a growing illiteracy online. Um what ...

Joining us now, MSNBC justice and intelligence correspondent Ken Delaneian, Morning Joe co-host and staff writer for The Atlantic, Jonathan Lemir, chief Washington correspondent for Puck, Leanne Caldwell, and MSNBC legal analyst and former Manhattan assistant district attorney Katherine Christian. All right, let's take this apart before we put it back together. Ken, talk to me about the $230 million payout, the potential payout, how it would go.Well, Katie, this arises from two separate claims that Trump an ...

Economic Sentiment & Spending Disparity - Almost two-thirds of Americans believe the US is heading in the wrong direction, largely due to economic concerns [1] - Corporate America reports a sound economy, with resilient consumer spending [2] - Moody's estimates that the top 10% of households drive nearly half of all spending, creating a K-shaped economy reminiscent of the 1980s [3][4] Inflation & Monetary Policy - The Federal Reserve faces challenges in managing interest rates due to the spending disparity between the top 10% and the rest of the country [5] - Inflation is expected to continue into the first quarter of 2026, potentially exacerbated by new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico [6] - The Federal Reserve is increasingly concerned about job losses, particularly in the manufacturing sector (car manufacturing, appliances), potentially outweighing inflation concerns [7] Political & Economic Divide - Most Americans think the economy is headed in the wrong direction, with significant partisan divisions (29% of Republicans vs 91% of Democrats) [8] - Partisanship reflects trust in specific ideologies, with non-hardcore supporters noting increased expenses in daily life, leading to shifts in shopping habits [9] - Tariffs disproportionately impact lower and middle-income brackets (under $250,000 per year) [10]

750,000 federal workers could miss their first full paycheck if the government is still shut down on Friday. My next guest says the shutdown has her stressed and losing sleep as a single mom of two. Stress that's now impacting her two daughters as well.Joining me now, Stephanie Rogers, a furoughed microbiologist at the FDA. Stephanie, thanks for being with us. I know this is not an easy time for you.Um, and we should note that you're speaking on your own behalf today. What's this been like this furlow for y ...

In New York City, tempers flared as protesters gathered while federal agents carried out a joint Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdown on illegal street fenders here in the city's famed Chinatown neighborhood. That area around Canal Street is known for merchants selling designer knockoffs. At one point, the protesters surrounded the federal agents and attempted to block them from carrying out the sweep.At least one person was arrested for assaulting an officer. And Molly, I mean, this is a tinder bo ...

The chronology is important. Rep. Grahalva won her race in the I think it was the last week of September after we had already gone out of session. So I will administer the oath to her. I hope on the first day we come back uh legislative session. I'm willing and anxious to do that. In the meantime, instead of doing Tik Tok videos, she should be serving her constituents. She could be taking their calls. She can be directing them, trying to help them through the crisis that the Democrats have created by shutti ...

After limiting press access to the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hexath is now cracking down on communication between the military and members of Congress. A new five-page memo obtained by NBC News and confirmed by a defense official instructs DoD personnel to obtain approval before talking to people on Capitol Hill in order to quote, "Ensure consistency and support for the department's priorities. " The memo warns that unauthorized engagements with Congress may undermine departmentwide priorities. Let's ...