Alex Bores, a New York State Assembly member and former Palantir tech engineer, who worked to pass AI safety legislation and lost his Democratic primary bid for Congress in a race with millions spent by AI backed PACs, is launching a political advocacy group called Who Decides. The effort by Bores and his former chief of staff Anna Myers – which hopes to raise $30 million – will focus on Democrats running in 2028 and their messaging surrounding AI safety.
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) is facing swift and intense anger from his Democratic colleagues after announcing plans to force a vote to impeach President Trump this week. Why it matters: This is a messaging headache the party did not need going into the House's last week in session before midterm Election Day, frustrated House Democrats told Axios. - "It's fucked up," said a senior House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer candid criticism of a fellow Democrat. - Fumed a second lawmaker: "There's a reason why Al Green isn't coming back. This is exactly what people don't want. People want us focusing on affordability and AI, not on starting this futile impeachment game." - Green said in an interview: "People are dying,…
Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) is facing swift and intense anger from his Democratic colleagues after announcing plans to force a vote to impeach President Trump this week. Why it matters: This is a messaging headache the party did not need going into the House's last week in session before midterm Election Day, frustrated House Democrats told Axios. - "It's fucked up," said a senior House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer candid criticism of a fellow Democrat. - Fumed a second lawmaker: "There's a reason why Al Green isn't coming back. This is exactly what people don't want. People want us focusing on affordability and AI, not on starting this futile impeachment game." - Green said in an interview: "People are dying,…Open
President Trump posted an AI-generated video depicting U.S. strikes on Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil refinery, despite no such attack actually taking place amid the countries' exchange of airstrikes over the weekend. MS NOW's David Rohde has the latest on this most recent escalation, and why the president's post is another example of Trump's problematic messaging around the war.
MS NOW congressional reporter Mychael Schnell reports Republicans are forgoing traditional in-person town halls for virtual forums. Lawmakers tell Schnell the political ramifications of an angry crowd and security concerns play a part in their decision to skip the in person gatherings. But Joe slams GOP lawmakers over the pattern, saying: “When things are bad, you need to go out there more.”
As voters head to the polls in another round of primary elections, Donald Trump’s approval numbers are hitting embarrassing lows. MS NOW Political Analyst Matthew Bartlett and fmr. DNC Communications Director Mo Elleithee join The Weeknight to break it down.
Democrats seem to be leaning into a specific midterm strategy, especially on socials: bringing sexy back. - Unbuttoned shirts on CNN. Exposed biceps on the rally stage. Made-for-TikTok thirst trap b-roll. And the return of the tan suit. Why it matters: The left is leaning into candidates who look young, energetic and even desirable, with fresh faces often eclipsing the older guard. - "We see a rise in young millennials, or the top part of Gen Z, trying to get into office," says Grace Weinstein, a politics and culture senior correspondent at The Recount and founder of "Who Broke It ?" "We're talking about a generation that is not always image obsessed, but always image aware." The big picture: Democrats are working through identity…
Democrats seem to be leaning into a specific midterm strategy, especially on socials: bringing sexy back. - Unbuttoned shirts on CNN. Exposed biceps on the rally stage. Made-for-TikTok thirst trap b-roll. And the return of the tan suit. Why it matters: The left is leaning into candidates who look young, energetic and even desirable, with fresh faces often eclipsing the older guard. - "We see a rise in young millennials, or the top part of Gen Z, trying to get into office," says Grace Weinstein, a politics and culture senior correspondent at The Recount and founder of "Who Broke It ?" "We're talking about a generation that is not always image obsessed, but always image aware." The big picture: Democrats are working through identity…Open
While Democrats continue to slam President Trump and his policies in their midterm messaging, strategist and pollster Terrance Woodbury tells “Clock It” hosts Symone and Eugene that strategy will not persuade some Americans to vote for Democratic candidates. Woodbury shares what one person told him during a focus group: “I was broke before Trump, I've been broke during Trump, [and] I'm going to be broke after Trump,” the person said. “They don't believe that Trump is the reason for their pain,” Woodbury adds.
The battle for the soul and direction of the Democratic Party is still undecided. In some states progressives won big whereas in others moderates remained strong. Co-founder of FiftyPlusOne G. Elliott Morris joins Antonia Hylton to explain his outlook for the party and why he believes messaging is what helps candidates win.
In a private meeting at City Hall, an invited group of rabbis told Mayor Zohran Mamdani that his relationship with Jewish New Yorkers needed to change.
