YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Symone: Dems need a nominee that is 'as battle tested as possible'
Symone breaks down the Democratic National Committee’s new presidential primary calendar ahead of the 2028 election.
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Absolute distortion' of norms: Former U.S. attorney slams AG Blanche
More than 50 years after Watergate, the independence of the Justice Department is facing a new test after Attorney General Todd Blanche’s refusal to pledge DOJ independence from the White House. Former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade joins MS NOW's Symone Sanders to explain why Blanche's position represents an "absolute distortion" of the post-Watergate norms designed to prevent presidential power from becoming personal power.
What historical event established the norms intended to prevent presidential power from becoming personal power?
The norms designed to prevent presidential power from becoming personal power were established in the context of Watergate, more than 50 years ago.
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What specific action by Attorney General Todd Blanche is being criticized regarding the independence of the Department of Justice?
Todd Blanche is being criticized for his refusal to pledge that the Department of Justice will remain independent from the White House.
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Why does former U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade characterize Attorney General Todd Blanche's position as an "absolute distortion"?
Barbara McQuade considers Todd Blanche's refusal to pledge the independence of the Department of Justice (DOJ) from the White House to be an "absolute distortion" of the post-Watergate norms. These norms were established to prevent presidential power from being used as personal power.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Who the heck is Natalie?'
Jen Psaki explains why Natalie Harp, Donald Trump's close aide nicknamed "the human printer," and her peculiar relationship with the president is suddenly the subject of a lot of attention.
Why has Natalie Harp's relationship with Donald Trump become a subject of attention according to Jen Psaki?
Jen Psaki explains that Natalie Harp's peculiar relationship with the president, Donald Trump, is suddenly the subject of a lot of attention.
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What is the nickname given to Natalie Harp?
Natalie Harp is nicknamed "the human printer."
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Who is Natalie Harp in relation to Donald Trump?
Natalie Harp is a close aide to Donald Trump.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘AMERICA’S MOST OBNOXIOUS MANCHILD!’: Trump siding with North Korean dictator blasted by House Dem
Donald Trump siding with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un over U.S. ally South Korea is “beyond comprehension,” Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) tells MS NOW’s Symone Sanders. Rep. Pocan joins Symone to discuss Trump’s decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea after the nation refused to join Trump’s war in Iran.
According to Rep. Mark Pocan, what was the reason behind Trump's decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea?
The decision to scale back the drills occurred after South Korea refused to join Trump's war in Iran.
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What specific action did Donald Trump take regarding military operations involving South Korea?
Donald Trump decided to scale back joint military drills with South Korea.
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Why did Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) criticize Donald Trump's stance regarding North Korea and South Korea?
Rep. Mark Pocan described Trump's decision to side with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un over U.S. ally South Korea as "beyond comprehension."
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - ‘AMERICA’S MOST OBNOXIOUS MANCHILD!’: Trump siding with North Korean dictator blasted by House Dem
Donald Trump siding with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un over U.S. ally South Korea is “beyond comprehension,” Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) tells MS NOW’s Symone Sanders. Rep. Pocan joins Symone to discuss Trump’s decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea after the nation refused to join Trump’s war in Iran.
What reason did Representative Mark Pocan provide for Trump's decision to scale back military drills with South Korea?
According to Rep. Mark Pocan, the decision to scale back joint military drills was made after South Korea refused to join Trump's war in Iran.
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What specific action did Donald Trump take regarding military exercises involving South Korea?
Donald Trump decided to scale back joint military drills with South Korea.
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Who described Donald Trump as America's most obnoxious manchild and criticized his stance on North Korea?
Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) blasted Donald Trump, stating that his decision to side with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un over the U.S. ally South Korea is "beyond comprehension."
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Aug. 17 | Audio Only
Listen to the audio version of The Last Word With Lawrence O’Donnell from the Aug. 17th broadcast.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'They are right to be worried': Fmr Sen candidate on state Dems prepping for GOP voter suppression
Democratic voter enthusiasm is surging, but state Democratic Party Chairs who spoke with MS NOW's Chris Jansing say they are working every day - not just on campaign strategy, but on building voter protection infrastructure to guard against potential election meddling. Former Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath, who's also the founder of Democratic Majority Action PAC, tells Jansing the concern is valid as she sees the Trump administration "laying the groundwork, shall we say, to justify the use of the National Guard or our military around polling places to intimidate people.“
What specific concern did former Democratic Senate candidate Amy McGrath raise regarding the Trump administration?
Amy McGrath, who is also the founder of Democratic Majority Action PAC, stated that she sees the Trump administration laying the groundwork to justify the use of the National Guard or the military around polling places to intimidate people.
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What are state Democratic Party Chairs working on in addition to campaign strategy?
According to state Democratic Party Chairs speaking with MS NOW's Chris Jansing, they are working every day on building voter protection infrastructure to guard against potential election meddling.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Nicolle CALLS OUT Trump's 'apparent instability' as his behavior sows global chaos
Trump’s erratic behavior is once again on full display after he threatened to bomb Oman over its negotiations with Iran and announced the scaling back of joint military exercises with South Korea, one of the United States’ closest allies. Nicolle Wallace reacts.
How has Nicolle Wallace characterized Donald Trump's recent behavior and its impact?
Nicolle Wallace has called out Trump's "apparent instability" and stated that his erratic behavior is sowing global chaos.
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What decision did Trump make regarding the United States' military relationship with South Korea?
Trump announced the scaling back of joint military exercises with South Korea, which is noted as one of the United States' closest allies.
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What specific actions has Donald Trump taken regarding Oman and Iran according to the report?
Trump has threatened to bomb Oman because of its negotiations with Iran.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Psaki: Why it's believable that Trump doesn't actually want to be president
Jen Psaki considers Senator Jon Ossoff's charge that Donald Trump doesn't actually want to be president and would rather spend time with his sycophantic aides flying around on his fancy Qatari airplane, and posits that Trump's interest in only the most superficial aspects of the presidency makes his administration more akin to movie production than government.
How does Jen Psaki characterize the nature of Donald Trump's administration based on his interest in the presidency?
Jen Psaki posits that because Trump's interest lies only in the most superficial aspects of the presidency, his administration is more akin to a movie production than to a government.
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What claim did Senator Jon Ossoff make regarding Donald Trump's desire to hold the presidency?
Senator Jon Ossoff charged that Donald Trump does not actually want to be president, suggesting instead that he would prefer to spend his time with sycophantic aides traveling on his fancy Qatari airplane.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'We're in banana republic territory here': Trump corruption becomes rallying cry for Democrats
Senator Jon Ossoff talks with Jen Psaki about Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to use his position at the top of the U.S. government to enrich himself and his family, and how the outrage over that open corruption is feeding Democratic enthusiasm for the coming midterm elections.
How is the outrage over Donald Trump's alleged corruption affecting the Democratic Party?
The outrage over what is described as open corruption is feeding Democratic enthusiasm for the upcoming midterm elections.
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What specific concerns did Senator Jon Ossoff raise regarding Donald Trump's actions?
Senator Jon Ossoff stated that the situation is reaching "banana republic territory," referring to Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to use his position at the top of the U.S. government to enrich himself and his family.
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