President Trump is heading to Texas for his Republican midterm convention. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, Co-host of MS NOW's "The Weekend" Eugene Daniels, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and former Under Secretary of State Richard Stengel join Alicia Menendez to share their outlook for November.
The August jobs report was stronger than expected. However, many college educated Americans are struggling to find employment in this labor market. MS NOW Chief Political Reporter Chris Jansing, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and CNBC Fast Money Contributor Dan Nathan join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss.
Iran announced a restricted zone near the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Energy Secretary Chris Wright says a long-term nuclear deal may not happen despite President Trump saying this was the main cause for starting the war. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Jack Jacobs, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and former Rep. Charlie Dent join Peter Alexander to discuss the latest developments.
North Carolina begins sending out mail-in ballots even as the White House battles in court to change the rules. MS NOW White House Reporter Laura Barrón-López, North Carolina Democratic Party State Chair Anderson Clayton, Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori join Alicia Menendez to weigh in.
Concerns about AI data centers and high-tech surveillance systems are making Americans increasingly wary of Silicon Valley. Democratic strategist and former Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party Basil Smikle, former New York prosecutor and civil rights attorney Charles Coleman, Editor-in-Chief at The Verge Nilay Patel and MS NOW Business Analyst Ron Insana join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss how these frustrations can impact the midterms.
President Trump is pushing for the Federal Communications Commission to punish or rebuke NBC anchor Kristen Welker for what he claims were “inaccurate” comments about his midterm election endorsements. Democratic strategist Basil Smikle, former New York prosecutor and civil rights attorney Charles Coleman, Editor-in-Chief at The Verge Nilay Patel and MS NOW Business Analyst Ron Insana join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the Trump administration’s threats to the press.
Navy leadership is reportedly working to rename a new aircraft carrier and instead of honoring a heroic sailor, they plan on naming it after President Trump. The ship was supposed to be named for Doris Miller, who played a key role during Pearl Harbor. Democratic strategist Basil Smikle and retired U.S. Navy rear admiral John Kirby join Alicia Menendez to share their reaction.