Host Alicia Nieves tracks breaking news out of the Midwest where historic flooding has put entire towns underwater. In Indiana, the governor declared a state of emergency, as the Hoosier State prepares for another round of storms. 00:00 -- Introduction 02:35 -- Now: Another round of storms hits Indiana 13:05 -- White House searches for new press secretary 17:30 -- Now: Another round of storms hits Indiana 28:50 -- New aircraft carrier heading to Middle East 37:55 -- Claude to mark AI-generated content
MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell examines new reporting raising serious concerns about the growing mental toll Donald Trump’s war is taking on U.S. service members, including the record-breaking deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln and mounting questions about readiness and morale.
MS NOW’s Priya Sridhar and Lindsey Pipia spoke exclusively with the wife of a sailor who jumped from the USS Abraham Lincoln after struggling with his mental health. His wife shared his final text messages before he went overboard and says his concerns were repeatedly brushed off as families and lawmakers demand answers about conditions aboard the ship. A Navy spokesperson said in a statement, “We take every service member’s well-being seriously and have medical and mental health professionals available to assess and address concerns as they arise." If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for…
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse tells MS NOW’s Lawrence O'Donnell that Donald Trump jumped on a Kennedy Center board meeting call where the members voted for a measure, not on the original agenda, to "inscribe" Trump's name on the Kennedy Center.
Jen Psaki criticizes the priorities of outgoing Donald Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt for avoiding good faith engagement with real reporters' questions while elevating Trump sycophants.
Morale is on the decline and living conditions have been deteriorating aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as it approaches its ninth month of deployment. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton joins guest host Catherine Rampell on The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi to talk about holding the Trump administration accountable for its handling of the war with Iran.
The New York Times' Maggie Haberman reports that President Trump spends 70% of his brainpower on vanity projects, and digital journalist Aaron Parnas tells MS Now’s Catherine Rampell that Americans should follow the money: “Where is the money coming from? And is there something there? Because ultimately, I think at the end of the day, these vanity projects are covering up for something a lot more sinister behind the scenes.”
A supporter of Luigi Mangione is speaking out after reports he is expected to plead guilty to federal charges. During an interview with NewsNation's Brian Entin, Jamie Peck, a spokesperson for the December 4 Legal Committee, argued prosecutors are trying to avoid a trial because public scrutiny would shift to the American health care system. Chris Cuomo hosts "CUOMO," a no-nonsense show featuring the day's most important news from all perspectives. "CUOMO" airs weeknights at 8p/7C on NewsNation. #CUOMO NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Could consumers see any benefit from tariff refunds paid to major companies? NewsNation's Leland Vittert speaks with Stephen Moore and Ryan Cummings about court-ordered tariff refunds, estimates that companies could receive billions of dollars in repayments and whether consumers who absorbed higher costs should share in the benefits. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
