With President Trump under pressure from his war of choice becoming a drag on the economy amid the growing affordability crisis, the President and Republicans' message to struggling Americans seems to be: just deal with it. And with less than 3 months until the midterms, Trump seems focused on nothing but his vanity projects as he has now asked the Supreme Court to allow construction on his ballroom to continue after an appeals court ruled against its construction without congressional approval. Washington Bureau Chief of “The Boston Globe” Jackie Kucinich and Meidastouch Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarland join The Weekend to discuss.
AI:As the Iran war continues to place a significant drag on the national economy and worsen the affordability crisis for Americans, President Trump and the GOP face internal struggles over their economic messaging ahead of the upcoming midterms. While Republicans grapple with how to address voters' financial concerns, the President has shifted focus toward his controversial vanity projects, specifically petitioning the Supreme Court to overturn an appeals court ruling to allow continued construction on a new White House ballroom despite lack of congressional approval.Open
With midterms just around the corner, Democrats are building real momentum in Texas. New polling from Emerson shows that the race for the U.S. Senate is a near dead heat between Democratic candidate James Talarico and Republican candidate Ken Paxton. And in the governor’s race, Republican incumbent Greg Abbott leads State Representative Gina Hinojosa by just four points -- only one point outside the poll’s 3-point margin of error. State Rep. and Texas Gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa joins The Weekend to discuss.
AI:As midterm elections approach, Democrats are attempting to capitalize on recent electoral upsets in Texas by building momentum for high-profile races. New Emerson polling indicates a dead heat in the U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, while Republican incumbent Greg Abbott holds only a narrow four-point lead over Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa. Hinojosa claims her vision is gaining traction as the margin of error suggests the race for the governor's mansion remains highly competitive amidst shifting political dynamics in the state.Open
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AI:Joe Scarborough criticized Democrats who have expressed support for Piker during a recent segment of the program Rising. The broadcast featured analysis surrounding political figures and ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party as the media landscape continues to react to shifting power dynamics in Washington.Open
On Katie Pavlich Tonight, Katie speaks with criminal defense attorneys Ken Belkin and Joseph Tully after Luigi Mangione admits, “I shot Mr. Thompson and he died,” as prosecutors build their case against him for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. What does this mean for the case? Next, President Trump asks the Supreme Court to let him finish construction of the White House ballroom as the project reaches 65% completion. Plus, the Kennedy Center moves ahead with a two-year closure for renovations. Katie speaks with former Trump attorney Jim Trusty and Democratic strategist Emily Suttle Braun about the legal battles ahead. Then, a suspect accused of vandalizing the WWII Memorial is in custody and facing felony charges.…
AI:The Trump administration has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow the continued construction of a White House ballroom, which currently stands at 65% completion. The legal move seeks to resolve ongoing disputes regarding the project as the administration pushes to finish the facility. Additionally, Luigi Mangione has confessed in court to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the Democratic Socialists of America have been noted celebrating Fidel Castro's centennial while targeting political opponents.Open
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has brought a government run "free babysitting" program to the city. Maggie Anders and Madeline Summerville reacted on "Wake Up America Weekend."
AI:New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is implementing a government-run childcare program, which critics are characterizing as "free babysitting." The move comes amidst ongoing fiscal instability in the city and reflects the broader socialist agenda currently being pushed through local Democratic leadership.Open
AI:The latest segment from MSNBC's MS NOW provides a collection of media highlights and interviews aired on August 15, continuing the network's ongoing coverage cycle that has recently focused on consumer sentiment trends and various political narratives. These highlights serve as a digest of the network's daily broadcasted content for its viewers.Open
President Trump’s position on the war in Iran is showing he is increasingly out of touch with reality, especially as he claims he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory when the war is over. Former Congressman and VoteVets Senior Advisor Max Rose joins The Weekend to discuss.
AI:Critics are attacking President Trump's strategy regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran, specifically targeting his assertion that he will declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory once the regime is defeated. Detractors are characterizing this geopolitical stance as disconnected from reality and reckless, arguing that his focus on territorial expansion in the Middle East ignores more pressing domestic concerns like the economy and New York real estate issues.Open
Over the past week, President Trump more than once declared that the U.S. is in control of the Strait of Hormuz, a claim that Iran denies. On Friday, Trump made a much grander pronouncement, saying that the shipping chokepoint would "pretty soon" become "a territory of the United States," albeit in a tone that may have suggested a less than serious commitment. On Monday, Trump signed an executive order aimed at changing current practices for childhood vaccinations. In a warmly worded post to his Truth Social platform Wednesday, Trump announced that White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will soon be leaving her post. #Trump #Iran #War #Hormuz #Vaccines #Health #WhiteHouse
AI:President Trump continues to assert dominance in the ongoing conflict with Iran, reiterating his stance that the United States maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz and announcing plans for the waterway to become U.S. territory "pretty soon" following a military victory. While Tehran disputes these claims of American control, the President is moving forward with significant domestic and administrative actions, including signing an executive order to overhaul childhood vaccination practices and announcing the upcoming departure of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.Open
On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert discusses how the Democrats are trying to distance themselves from the woke. Dan Turrentine and Batya Ungar-Sargon weigh in. Meanwhile, as the midterms approach, character does matter. Erick Erickson explains why. Later, has Vice President Vance snatched the MAGA crown? Mark Halperin examines the possibility. Also, the latest on the devastating Indiana floods. Fire Chief Scott Jones and Frank Toole provide an update. Plus, controversial Flock cameras continue to cause nationwide outrage as the company starts to pull back on data sharing. Sheriff Mike Chitwood assesses the response. "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
AI:The Democratic Party is scrambling to navigate internal fractures as they attempt to distance their platform from woke ideology ahead of the 2028 presidential cycle, even as leadership works to finalize a primary calendar that places South Carolina in a pivotal kickoff position. Amidst these maneuvering efforts by the establishment to maintain control, Vice President Vance's rising influence suggests a potential consolidation of the MAGA movement. Meanwhile, the nation continues to grapple with the fallout from devastating flooding in Indiana and growing public outrage over surveillance capabilities involving Flock cameras, as local law enforcement assesses the impact of data-sharing controversies on community trust.Open
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AI:Leftist streamer Dean Withers became visibly emotional and broke down in tears when confronted with allegations regarding his conduct, marking another instance of the fragile psychological state often exhibited by radical activists when faced with direct accountability.Open
