According to a new FBI memo, FBI Director Kash Patel is re-examining "failures" of past probes. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee, joins Ali Vitali to share his reaction.
The Morning Joe panel discusses the troubling ongoing trend of Republicans embracing President Donald Trump’s conspiracy theories and focusing on a "gotcha" mentality to please the president. MS NOW political analyst Molly Jong-Fast discusses her latest guest essay for The New York Times, "The Mean Girls Presidency," which touches on the topic. Meanwhile, Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus Richard Haass warns that Trump’s administration is filled with people afraid to tell him no and "Cabinet members trying to please the king."
The Washington Post reports the money for President Trump's campaign-style ads were meant to be used for border security and slain officers' funerals. MS NOW Reporter Alex Tabet, MS NOW Political Contributor Jason Johnson, Staff Writer for The New Republic Perry Bacon and Defend America Action Director Mally Smith join Ali Vitali to weigh in.
This year, political campaigns have spent more than $16 million on TV ads that disclosed using AI-generated or manipulated images, according to a CNN analysis of ad data. CNN’s Fredreka Schouten breaks down state laws regulating artificial intelligence in ads.
At a press conference, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she supports closing a "loophole" in New York law that can make it nearly impossible for survivors to seek justice. It comes after she announced that New York Attorney General Letitia James will serve as a special prosecutor investigating gang rape allegations at Cornell University in 2024.
Trump kicked off his aggressive campaign schedule ahead of the 2026 midterms in ruby red states telling reporters he’s visiting to "thank them" for voting for him. This comes as a set of new Fox News polls finds no clear leader among likely voters in the Senate races shaping up in Texas and Iowa. Both races are within the margin of error. CNN’s Alayna Treene has the latest details on Trump focusing his campaign effort on states where Republicans usually win. Also, CNN’s Dana Bash discusses a “dark reality” for Republicans in the North Carolina Senate race with her Inside Politics panel. 0:00 New polling data reveals tight races in key Senate 1:06 CNN White House correspondent covers Trump’s latest campaign moves 3:51 North…
A report on the fires that devastated the Los Angeles area in early 2025 recommended that local governments take a broader approach to preparedness and emergency response.