Bear 89, nicknamed Backpack, was just crowned as the winner of Fat Bear Week 2026 seven years after his mom took home the title. Here’s how a piggyback-riding cub grew into this year’s chunky champ.
Judge Patrick J. Schiltz had warned that the administration’s actions “created a grave threat to the rule of law.” The attorney general accused him of “obvious bias.”
Salah Sarsour, a vocal supporter of Palestinian rights who leads the state’s largest Islamic group, says the case is politically motivated and plans to appeal the decision.
Reverend Adam Hamilton, the Democratic Candidate from Kansas running for Senate, joins Former Senator Claire McCaskill to discuss the current division in the Democratic Party and how he hopes to bring the party together. Become an MS NOW Member where you'll be able to watch Claire’s exclusive series, “Political Potluck,” and see who she sits down with next.
Americans are paying more for gas today than they were one year ago due to the war with Iran. Airfares are reaching a 10-year high as jet fuel costs spike. Former Governor of New Hampshire and CEO of Airlines for America Chris Sununu joins Katy Tur to share his outlook on prices.
The GOP is facing increasing unfavorability just weeks away from the midterm elections over President Trump’s policies. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) says voters can expect “exactly” the same if Republicans maintain the majority after midterms. Washington Post’s Early Brief Anchor Dan Merica, Author of "The Cross Section" on Substack Paul Waldman, and Policy Editor for The Bulwark Mona Charen join Katy Tur to share their thoughts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 20% cut of the military's top officers. The move comes as the war in Iran remains ongoing. MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar has more details. Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, former U.S. Army officer Margaret Donovan and New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker join Katy Tur to share their reaction.