The primary elections in Michigan and Wisconsin are highlighting the divisions within the Democratic party ahead of November's midterms. Michigan's Democratic Attorney General Dana Nessel joins Peter Alexander to share what she'd like to hear from Abdul El-Sayed after his victory in the Democratic Senate primary, and explain why she won't be attending the party's nominating convention out of fear for her safety.
The state of New Mexico is suing the Justice Department arguing the federal government blocked the state's ability to investigate the sex crimes of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein at a ranch there. New Mexico’s Attorney General Raul Torrez sued the DOJ because federal leadership refuses to hand over unredacted files linked to crimes at Epstein's Zorro Ranch. The federal government’s stonewalling violated a 2019 agreement with New Mexico that requires two-way communication on the Epstein investigation in exchange for state officials’ standing down on their own inquiry. The Morning Joe legal panel discusses the fallout.
The Washington Post reports the Pentagon is pressing U.S. defense manufacturers to rapidly escalate the production of weapons because of dwindling stockpiles during the Iran war. MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar has more details. Retired Lt. General Mark Hertling joins Alicia Menendez to share his insight and analysis.
The Trump Administration is punishing a former Air Force secretary for raising concerns over the Qatari-gift jet and the rush to retrofit the aircraft into Air Force One. Retired Lt. General Mark Hertling and former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann join Alicia Menendez with their reaction.
Joe condemns Democratic lawmakers for declining to distance themselves from Hasan Piker, the far-left political commentator who once said it "doesn't matter" if rapes occurred during Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Joe says on Morning Joe that Democrats are “once again fumbling the football on the 2-yard line” with midterm elections right around the corner.
The Senate has left town without passing President Trump's sweeping restrictive voting bill. MS NOW Reporter Vaughn Hillyard has the latest from the White House and MS NOW Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell has the latest from South Carolina. Former Senator Claire McCaskill and Media Matters President Angelo Carusone join Alicia Menendez to discuss more.
Republicans are trying to defend President Trump's economy as Americans grapple with higher costs from tariffs and the Iran war. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard, former Sen. Claire McCaskill and Media Matters President Angelo Carusone join Alicia Menendez to discuss the GOP's messaging ahead of the midterms.
