Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina spoke last night at the Republican midterm convention, delivering a highly animated speech that quickly drew attention. Scott shouted that Democrats are, quote, “dangerous, radical and weird ,” invoked Jesus repeatedly and, at one point, opened his jacket and pounded his chest. The Morning Joe panel discusses Scott’s unusual performance onstage, with the Rev. Al Sharpton calling it “overcompensation” for President Trump and even leading a prayer circle on set for the South Carolina senator.
In this special anniversary episode, Reverend Al Sharpton reflects on 15 years of PoliticsNation, covering three presidents, four administrations, two impeachments, a global pandemic, a nationwide racial reckoning, and conflict in the Middle East. The program continues its focus on the African-American experience, social justice, voting rights, and the major political and cultural issues shaping the nation. The episode also looks back at the show's history since its launch in August 2011 and highlights Reverend Sharpton's ongoing work with the National Action Network, including a recent March on Washington focused on defending voting rights and democratic participation. With special guests joining the celebration, PoliticsNation reflects…
Trump is attempting to seize control of the midterm elections and limit mail-in voting. Nicolle Wallace calls him out. Joining Deadline White House: Ian Bassin and Rev. Al Sharpton.
The Department of Justice says states must report undocumented immigrants to DHS or they could lose federal funding for programs meant to aid low-income families. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that federal agents are on the hunt for non-citizen voters. Host of MS NOW's "PoliticsNation" Reverend Al Sharpton, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, MS NOW Business Analyst Ron Insana and Senior Editor and Columnist for CT Insider Philip Bump join Stephanie Ruhle to share their thoughts.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez headlined a rally on the National Mall Friday that wrapped the Democratic Party's November midterm pitch inside the legacy of the 1963 March on Washington, drawing hundreds of attendees and a roster of party leaders eager to channel civil rights history into voter turnout. The event, […] The post Democrats rally on National Mall, turn 1963 march anniversary into midterm campaign event appeared first on American Almanac .
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez headlined a rally on the National Mall Friday that wrapped the Democratic Party's November midterm pitch inside the legacy of the 1963 March on Washington, drawing hundreds of attendees and a roster of party leaders eager to channel civil rights history into voter turnout. The event, branded the 2026 "Defend the Vote" March on Washington, fell on the 63rd anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Co-organized by Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network and Martin Luther King III, the rally featured speeches from Jeffries, Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin, and…Open
After thousands gathered on the Lincoln Memorial Friday for the March on Washington 2026, where speakers rallied around the message of defending the vote, Rev. Al Sharpton implores the younger generation to "pick up the baton."
“The march is only to galvanize, now you have to organize,” says Rev. Al Sharpton on the return of the March on Washington to rally for voting rights, affordability, and more. Rev. Sharpton, host of MS NOW’s Politics Nation joins The Weekend to discuss. #MarchOnWashington #VotingRights #Affordability
