Let's bring in Ankush Cardori, former federal prosecutor, now senior writer with Politico magazine, and Mark Lieovich, staff writer with The Atlantic, author and MSNBC political contributor. Welcome, guys. So, anush you first here because the new Washington Post report says the War Powers Resolution does not apply to deadly boat strikes, which the administration has said killed 64 people so far.And that's because US service members have not been put in harm's way. Is this argument legally sound. And if they ...

McDonald’s reports quarterly earnings this week. - Getty Images Even as fretting over the economy remains a pastime on Wall Street, third-quarter corporate profit growth has held up, helped by big banks and Big Tech. With third-quarter earnings season more than halfway done, per-share profit growth is trending at 10.7% for the companies in the S&P 500 Index SPX, according to a FactSet report on Friday. If that figure holds, it would be the fourth straight quarter of double-digit year-over-year earnings g ...

Elections and Political Landscape - NBC News poll indicates a souring mood on Trump and the Republican Party, with Trump's approval rating at 43%, down from 47% in March [1] - The poll shows 52% of Americans blame either President Trump or his party for the government shutdown [1] - Democrats have opened up an eight-point advantage over Republicans in the mid-term election preference [1] - Enthusiasm among Democrats is high, with about three-quarters expressing a high level of interest in the election [1] - The Democratic Party's image is underwater, with only 28% positive and 53% negative [2] - Proposition 50 in California aims to add Democratic seats to Congress in response to Republican redistricting efforts in other states [1][2] Key Political Figures and Their Stances - California Governor Gavin Newsom predicts a big night for Democrats, citing President Trump's unpopularity and unfulfilled promises [2] - Newsom defends Proposition 50 as a response to Trump's attempts to rig the election [2] - Newsom expresses a lack of trust in the Justice Department under President Trump [3] - Newsom acknowledges a shift in communication strategy, moving away from Michelle Obama's "when they go low, we go high" approach [3] - Newsom defends President Biden's capacity to serve until January 2029, despite concerns raised after a debate performance [4][5] Future Political Ambitions and Scenarios - Gavin Newsom is considering a potential run for President in 2028 [5] - Potential candidates in 2028 will have to answer questions about their actions and statements regarding President Biden's presidency in 2024 [5] - The interview suggests potential obstacles for Kamala Harris in the 2030s, potentially opening up the race in 2028 [9] Government Shutdown and Policy Debates - The government shutdown is poised to become the longest in U S history, impacting federal employees and food assistance programs [1] - President Trump calls on Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to end the government shutdown [1] - The debate over the filibuster is reignited, with President Trump urging its removal to pass legislation without Democratic support [26][27]

Government Shutdown Impact - The government shutdown has led to a surge in demand for food assistance nationwide [2][3][9] - The shutdown is described as a "man-made emergency," exacerbating food insecurity [2] - Federal workers and SNAP recipients are facing financial difficulties due to the shutdown [2][3] Food Insecurity and SNAP Benefits - Over 3 million people in Texas rely on SNAP benefits, half of whom are children [1] - Loss of SNAP benefits is forcing families to seek assistance from food banks [6][7][9] - One individual reports losing $400 per month in SNAP benefits due to the shutdown [10] Food Bank Response - Houston Texans are partnering with the local food bank to feed 5,000 families [1] - Food banks are stepping up to provide food assistance to those affected by the shutdown [3] - Food banks are experiencing increased demand and struggling to meet the needs of communities [3][9] Individual Experiences - Individuals are relying on food banks for basic necessities like canned goods and vegetables [4][5] - Some individuals with diabetes depend on vegetables obtained from food banks to manage their condition [5] - People are lining up as early as 5:00 AM to receive food assistance [8]

We're here outside a food bank in Los Angeles. You can see the long line of people here right now that are lining up to get food assistance. This is what we've seen across LA and across the country as the government shutdown has put SNAP benefits in jeopardy for 42 million Americans.On Friday, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to distribute payments as soon as possible. President Trump said that he's going to ask the court how the government can legally fund that program during the shutdown. ...

Project Details - White House bathroom renovation project showcased [1] - Lincoln bedroom bathroom remodeled with white and black marble [1] Public Reaction - Critics highlight potential insensitivity due to timing during government shutdown [1]

But we're going to begin this conversation about the devastation from the ongoing government shutdown, now on its 32nd day. Yesterday, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to distribute SNAP food aid funding out of its contingency fund. The administration planned to start to pause those benefits for many of the 42 million Americans who receive them today.The threat to aid benefits combined with thousands of federal workers furled has put immense pressure on food banks and pantries across the cou ...

President Trump is posting, and again, I've read this a few times. I can't really make sense of it. It sort of circles in on itself a few times. Our government lawyers do not think we have the legal authority to pay SNAP with certain monies we have available. Now, courts have issued conflicting opinions on what we can and can't do. I've instructed our lawyers to ask the court to clarify how we can legally fund SNAP as soon as possible. Even if we get immediate guidance, it will unfortunately be delayed whil ...

In a social media post, President Trump suggested he'll provide funding for SNAP food benefits if he gets clarification from the judge who ordered his administration to use contingency funds to pay for the program. In the meantime, state officials are sounding the alarms as the lapse in assistance for millions of people begins today. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, whose state serves nearly 2 million SNAP beneficiaries, declared a disaster emergency and called on the president to follow the judge's ruli ...

It is day 285 of the second Trump administration and day 31 of the government shutdown, which is now just a few days shy of the longest shutdown in history. It is also the night before a halt in federal funding for SNAP food stamps, the nation's largest anti-hunger program. This week, several states sued the agriculture department to keep that money flowing.And earlier today, a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the administration to continue paying for SNAP out of a contingency fund, while a Massachuset ...