Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels joins Morning Joe to discuss his new historical political drama “The Brink of War,” in theaters today. Daniels plays former President Ronald Reagan during the 1986 Reykjavík Summit, when Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev met to discuss the nuclear arms race. Daniels discusses the way in which Reagan “used his sense of humor” to navigate politics.
President Trump said Friday that he isn't concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for those onboard. Why it matters: The San Diego-based aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, and numerous reports have indicated that crew members' families were concerned about a lack of food and other basic supplies. What they're saying: Speaking to reporters Friday, Trump said he didn't think the ship had been deployed "nearly long enough." - He also disputed that the family members of the crew where concerned about their well-being, and pointed toward the USS George Washington coming to relieve the Lincoln from its Middle East deployment. Editor's…
President Trump said Friday that he isn't concerned about the state of the USS Abraham Lincoln, despite calls from lawmakers to investigate reports of mental health issues for those onboard. Why it matters: The San Diego-based aircraft carrier has been deployed for nine months, and numerous reports have indicated that crew members' families were concerned about a lack of food and other basic supplies. What they're saying: Speaking to reporters Friday, Trump said he didn't think the ship had been deployed "nearly long enough." - He also disputed that the family members of the crew where concerned about their well-being, and pointed toward the USS George Washington coming to relieve the Lincoln from its Middle East deployment. Editor's…Open
Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. He spoke with Fresh Air in 2021 and 2023.
Clint Smith's How the Word Is Passed explores how slavery is — and isn't — taught. And Above Ground includes poems to his children about what their ancestors endured and escaped. He spoke with Fresh Air in 2021 and 2023.Open
The planned adornments, which were included in renderings submitted to the Supreme Court, break with tradition and the original vision for the White House grounds.
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges and also admitted to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson during a hearing today. Mangione's sentencing is now scheduled for December 18th. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin joins Alicia Menendez with details from the Manhattan courthouse.
The new six-part drama series ‘Half Man’ follows two estranged men –who grew up together like brothers– and traces the highs and lows of their bond over the course of decades. The show highlights the complexities of male relationships focusing on love, pain and the dangers of repression. The actor, writer and executive producer of the series –Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Gadd– joins Morning Joe to discuss the themes of the critically-acclaimed show.