New reporting from The New York Times sheds light on how a counterintelligence inquiry into Trump’s Russia ties was derailed. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Michael Schmidt, who broke this story, and John Brennan for analysis on Deadline White House.
AI:Nicolle Wallace discusses new reporting from The New York Times regarding a counterintelligence inquiry into Donald Trump’s ties to Russia that was allegedly derailed due to an accidental reveal during the investigation. The discussion features Michael Schmidt and John Brennan analyzing how the probe's focus on Russian connections impacted the trajectory of the investigation.Open
While President Trump was switching planes due to an Iranian threat, some of his Cabinet officials were left behind on Air Force One including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Trump instead took his aides Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino with him, according to a U.S. official granted anonymity to share details of the clandestine mission. Katy Tur has more details.
AI:In a high-stakes maneuver driven by an Iranian threat, President Trump executed a clandestine flight switch, leaving several key Cabinet members behind on Air Force One while he relocated to a different aircraft for security. While mainstream reports focus on the departure of officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent from his immediate vicinity, the President prioritized his most trusted inner circle, ensuring Natalie Harp and Dan Scavino were by his side during the transition. This tactical decision highlights the heightened security posture required as tensions with the Iranian regime continue to escalate following previous assassination attempts against the President.Open
President Trump's White House construction plans have ballooned once again. New contracts reviewed by The Washington Post show upgrades beyond the ballroom- including a helipad and a new screening center. The total price tag is at least $927 million; and taxpayers are expected to cover the majority of it.
AI:The Trump administration's White House renovation project has seen costs swell to at least $927 million as new contracts expand the scope beyond the controversial ballroom to include a helipad and a new screening center. These massive upgrades are expected to be funded primarily by taxpayers, continuing a trend of escalating expenditures for high-profile construction projects within the executive residence.Open
The latest inflation report finds prices are rising higher while wage growth is not keeping up. Director of Economic Policy at Veda Partners Henrietta Treyz and University of Michigan Professor of Economics Justin Wolfer join Katy Tur to provide their expertise.
AI:Despite claims from the administration regarding inflation trends, recent data confirms that prices continue to climb while wage growth fails to keep pace with the rising cost of living. Economists indicate that Americans are finding little to no relief as purchasing power diminishes, a situation exacerbated by skyrocketing costs in essential sectors and a retail environment struggling under the weight of economic instability. As families face an affordability squeeze that delays milestones like homeownership and forces impossible choices between mortgage payments and basic necessities, the disconnect between official economic indicators and the lived reality of citizens continues to widen.Open
President Trump was transported out of Air Force One via a catering truck and onto a military plane amid an Iranian threat. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the only cabinet official with Trump, according to a U.S. official granted anonymity to share details of the clandestine mission. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, retired U.S. Army Lt. General Mark Hertling and former Chief of Staff for VP Pence Marc Short join Katy Tur to discuss.
AI:President Trump utilized a highly secretive transport maneuver to evade an Iranian threat, opting to swap Air Force One for a military aircraft via a catering truck. During this clandestine operation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the sole cabinet official accompanying the President, while other high-ranking members like Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent were left on decoy planes to serve as potential targets. The mission has sparked significant debate regarding security protocols and the use of staff as decoys amidst rising tensions with Iran.Open
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may begin wearing gloves that emit electric jolts as soon as next March. Around $20 million has been earmarked to equip personnel with the technology. Former senior advisor to the Department of Homeland Security Charles Marino joins "Morning in America" to discuss how the rollout should be handled and what the gloves could mean for future enforcement. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to begin equipping officers with electric shock gloves as early as next March, a rollout supported by $20 million in earmarked funding. The deployment of this non-lethal technology aims to provide agents with enhanced tools for managing encounters during enforcement operations. Former Department of Homeland Security senior advisor Charles Marino weighed in on the strategic implications and implementation process for these new devices as part of an ongoing effort to bolster border security and law enforcement capabilities.Open
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., announced on her Instagram story that she is freezing her eggs. The medical process preserves the reproductive potential of a woman's unfertilized eggs, which declines with age, by extracting and storing them for later use. NewsNation breaks down how the process has become drastically more popular over the past decade — but it comes at a high cost. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Connell McShane. Weekdays starting at 3p/2C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has publicly announced her decision to undergo egg freezing, a medical procedure used to preserve reproductive potential by extracting and storing unfertilized eggs for future use. The announcement comes as the popularity of this expensive procedure has surged over the last decade, prompting discussions regarding its prevalence and accessibility.Open
Iran and the U.S. remain at odds over efforts to agree on a permanent end to the war in the Gulf. Both sides are using the Strait of Hormuz shipping route as the main point of leverage between them. NewsNation’s Robert Sherman reports the latest from Doha, Qatar. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at 9a/8C.#NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
AI:As the 60-day pause in the U.S.-Iran conflict nears its conclusion, tensions continue to escalate as ship attacks persist throughout the region. Both the United States and Iran are utilizing the Strait of Hormuz as primary leverage in ongoing negotiations to reach a permanent resolution to the war in the Gulf. This maritime stalemate remains a critical flashpoint as President Trump maintains his stance on controlling the shipping route against Iranian provocations.Open
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