Joining me now, Timothy Hayy, former federal prosecutor and former lead investigator to the House January 6 committee. Miles Taylor, former Homeland Security official in the Trump administration, and Adam Ren, national political correspondent for Politico. Adam has interviewed faright activist Laura Loomer, who says the Epstein matter could consume the Trump presidency.We're getting into that, and I thank you guys for all being here. So Tim, Trump is trying this multi-pronged effort to I mean quell if he ca ...

are joining us now, Republican strategist Susan Del Persio and former US District Judge for the Southern District of New York, Judge Shira Shenlin. Judge Shenlin, I will start with you. Thanks for joining us here tonight.So, this $10 billion lawsuit uh defamation suit filed in Florida. How serious is this. I mean, does the president have a case here or is he really seeking something else.I doubt he has a real case that's going to be successful. It's hard to prove defamation in this country. You have to prov ...

Tonight, chaos after a car plows into a crowd in Los Angeles. At least 30 people hurt, seven critically as police say a man intentionally rammed this car into a crowd outside a Hollywood nightclub. That crowd fighting back, the driver shot as dramatic video shows bystanders dragging him from the vehicle.And just in, we've learned he was kicked out of the club before it all happened. The storm system threatening millions. Tornado sirens blaring in Iowa as dangerous waters rise from Illinois to Virginia.Where ...

Tonight, a federal judge weighing whether to release grand jury testimony related to notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as President Trump deals with political backlash from his own supporters after criticizing many in his base for pushing for more information on Epstein. It's people that are really doing the Democrats work. They're stupid people.President Trump reversed course and posted online calling for the Department of Justice to release all grand jury testimony with respect to Jeffrey Epstein, su ...

Welcome to the weekend. I'm Eugene Daniels along with Jonathan K. Park, Jackie Alamaney is on parental leave. We begin this morning on day 13. since the Trump administration pissed off his MAGA base over the Jeffrey Epstein files with no signs that Donald Trump has been able to regain control. And what appears to be an attempt to plate his supporters, Trump's DOJ asked a federal judge on Friday to unseal grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein and his close confidant Galileain Maxwell. Not only do j ...

Donald Trump is doing everything he can to try and make this story go away, including bullying media outlets into silence in a way that should alarm everyone. However, the more Donald Trump tries to bury the story, the bigger it seems to become. Joining me now to break it all down is senior MSNBC reporter Brandy Zrazni and former US attorney and former assistant deputy attorney general Harry Litman. Harry, let me start with you. Um, what do you make of Donald Trump suing Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street J ...

Legal & Political Landscape - The Trump administration is suing the Wall Street Journal, reporters, and News Corp for libel and slander related to a story about a letter allegedly written to Jeffrey Epstein [1][2] - The Justice Department, at the president's direction, has moved to unseal grand jury transcripts from the Epstein and Maxwell investigations [2] - This marks the first time a sitting US president has sued a news organization and journalists, potentially setting a chilling precedent for freedom of the press [10][12] Public Opinion & Conspiracy Theories - The request to unseal grand jury transcripts is perceived by some as a tactic to shift blame if the transcripts are not released [9] - The Epstein case has fueled conspiracy theories, particularly within MAGA circles, alleging a cover-up by elites protecting each other [3][17][18][19] - These conspiracy theories, often originating from the far-right, contribute to a growing distrust of government and institutions [20][21] Ethical & Victim Considerations - Releasing grand jury testimony could expose victim testimony, raising concerns about privacy and the prioritization of victims' rights [14][15] - There is a call to prioritize the voices and experiences of victims of sex crimes in the discussion surrounding the Epstein case [15] Transparency & Accountability - The Trump administration's actions are seen as a way to create headlines without necessarily following through on substance [7][8] - Increased transparency is suggested as a way to address conspiracy theories and build trust in government [24]

Tonight, Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, the paper's publisher, two journalists, News Corp, the parent the paper's parent company, and Rupert Murdoch. At the core of that lawsuit is this piece that the Wall Street Journal published last night. The piece, based on documents that the journal reviewed, alleges that Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein an incredibly lewd letter on the occasion of Epstein's 50th birthday.Now, I should say that NBC News has not independen ...

Legal & Political Issues - President Trump is suing Dow Jones, publisher of the Wall Street Journal, and its reporters over a report about a vulgar birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein [2][5][6][7] - The lawsuit is for $10 billion [7] - The Justice Department is moving to unseal grand jury testimony from the Epstein criminal case following a request from President Trump [1][2][6][10][11] Crime & Law Enforcement - Three Los Angeles sheriff's deputies were killed in an explosion at a training facility involving military-type explosive devices [2][17][18] - A 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of Sunshine Stewart in Maine [25][26] - A young woman in Florida fought back against a would-be kidnapper [28][29][30][31] - An urgent manhunt is underway in Texas for suspects involved in a deadly highway hit-and-run that killed four and injured 13 [46][47] International Relations - The US and Venezuela are involved in a deal to exchange 10 detained Americans for 250 people deported from the US [2][3][23][24] Business & Entertainment - CBS is cancelling The Late Show after three decades, citing financial reasons [3][32][33][34] - Advertising revenue for network late night shows has been cut in half over the last seven years [37] Technology & Transportation - Driverless car fleets are expanding in cities across America, with companies like Whimo offering services for teens aged 14-17 [4][39][40][41] - Whimo claims their data shows 88% fewer serious injury crashes than an average human driver [43] Health & Safety - A Royal Caribbean International cruise ship experienced a gastrointestinal illness outbreak, affecting more than 140 passengers and crew members [47][48] - Nine people were injured in a stampede at a subway station in Atlanta after a Beyonce concert, reportedly triggered by a reaction to a bug [4][48][49]

Tonight, amid the ongoing firestorm over the administration's handling of Justice Department files on notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the president filing a10 billion liel lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal's parent company, owner Rupert Murdoch, and the reporters behind its article, describing an album prepared by Epstein's former girlfriend, Galain Maxwell, for his 50th birthday back in 2003. According to documents the journal says it reviewed the album contained letters from Trump and dozens ...