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CNN won’t be able to join President Trump on a Saturday trip to Tennessee. He had banned CNN and two other news outlets from the White House, but a court order on Thursday restored their access.
Nearly a month after Karoline Leavitt’s exit, the job is still vacant. Some aides tell MS NOW's Jake Traylor that’s why a ban on three news outlets got out the door.
Chris Hayes: As Americans face soaring costs, Republicans like Ted Cruz and Tommy Tuberville are spending their political capital on college sports and panic over furry airline pilots.
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The White House released new ads promoting Trump—and they’re paid for by the U.S. government. “The whole thing is weird,” says Chris Hayes. Rep. Jamie Raskin joins to discuss.
Senate Republicans have spent $117 million in ads boosting Ken Paxton, despite vocal concerns from voters about his character and qualifications. Chair of the Texas Democratic Party Kendall Scudder joins The Weeknight to discuss.
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MAGA is breaking with President Trump over his embrace of AI. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports.
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With backlash to Trump, GOP infighting and a $100 million attack campaign falling flat, Chris Hayes breaks down why deep-red races from Kansas to Texas are suddenly in play.
Trump’s embrace of propaganda is reaching new levels of absurdity, as his administration rolls out new political ads using government funds. The Weeknight hosts react.
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With just 39 days until Election Day, Trump’s dismal approval ratings are sending Republicans running, campaigning in deep red territory and abandoning any hopes of reaching moderate or undecided voters. Congressman James Clyburn joins The Weeknight to break it down.
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Who is John Heilemann's 'Best Person?' None other than the late Glen Hansard, who tragically passed away in a motorcycle crash earlier this year. The frontman for the Irish band 'The Frames' wasn't just known and loved for his legendary singing and songwriting, but for his kindness. Reflecting on his life and legacy, Heilemann says "it wasn't just that he was a great guy. It was that everybody saw the greatness."
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