The Weeknight - Episode Guide

Trump again downplayed the threat of supply shortages from his tariffs, even if it affects the availability and cost of toys for Americans. MSNBC's Claire McCaskill and Brendan Buck weigh in. Plus, conservative lawyer George Conway discusses Trump versus the rule of law.

President Trump said he doesn't know if everyone in the U.S., citizens or non-citizens, is entitled to due process. Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland shares his take on Trump's remarks. Plus, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor, has a new book out.

Trump's inconsistent trade policies are on full display as he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House for their first in-person meeting since Carney's election victory. Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida joins The Weekend to discuss why voters are getting angry. Plus, Donald Trump wants to secure the release of a 2020 election denier who's currently in a Colorado prison for her role in tampering with election equipment. Colorado's Secretary of State weighs in.

Thirty-two House Republicans are demanding that House GOP leadership adhere to strict spending cuts in the legislative package central to enacting Trump's domestic policy agenda. Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) joins The Weekend to discuss. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about why Democrats are pushing back against Trump's growing crypto empire. 

The Trump administration is touting a trade agreement with the United Kingdom – predicting that it will be the first of "many other deals." Why the plan – slim on details – wasn't enough to ease economic uncertainty. Former GOP Congressman Charlie Dent and MSNBC Political Analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr weigh in. Plus, John McCarthy, former political advisor to Joe Biden and liaison to the Catholic Church, joins The Weeknight to discuss the first American Pope, and what we know about his politics. 

House members clashed with police at an ICE facility in New Jersey and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on trespassing charges. Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman was there – and joins The Weeknight to share her eyewitness account. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Lauren Underwood reacts to Trump firing the first African American and woman Librarian of Congress.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the Republican plan that could slash Medicaid benefits for millions of Americans. Plus, House Republicans released their plan to cut $880 billion – largely from Medicaid – to cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks. Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan joins "The Weeknight" to discuss how millions could lose their health coverage.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka shares a first-hand account of his arrest for allegedly attempting to break into an ICE facility during a protest. Plus, MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the Trump administration's threat to suspend due process for migrants.

Saudi Arabia is the first stop on a four-day trip to the Middle East for President Trump, and he was greeted on the tarmac at the airport in Riyadh by the kingdom's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump also met with Syria's new president, Ahmad al-Sharaa. Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the price of Trump cozying up to autocrats in the Middle East.

After slamming Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for weaponizing DHS to pursue mass deportations, Democratic Congresswoman Delia Ramirez joins "The Weeknight" table to discuss the Trump administration's ongoing effort to eliminate the rule of law. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the real-life impact of Trump's tariffs, and her fight to save essential government programs like Medicaid from the Republican chopping block.

The Supreme Court just blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport a group of immigrants without due process. Rep. Glenn Ivey, member of the Homeland Security Committee, joins "The Weeknight" table to break down the Court's ruling. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson just had a big, embarrassing setback. And John Ewing Jr., the first Black mayor-elect of Omaha, NE  discusses his victory over a three-term Republican incumbent and what it might mean for Democrats in 2026 and beyond.

Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, Gene Seroka, explains how the Trump Administration's tariff policy is impacting trade in and out of America's busiest ports. Plus, Lucy Caldwell, political strategist and former campaign manager for Joe Walsh 2020, joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump tariffs and why consumers will soon start seeing higher costs. Plus, former President Joseph Biden was diagnosed on Friday with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The Weeknight hosts weigh in on the public's response.

The Weeknight follows Breaking News after the Justice Department says it charged Rep. Lamonica McIver with assaulting law enforcement at a New Jersey Ice Facility. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, reacts to that news, and explains the reasons for the GOP's secrecy in the budget process. Plus, Norm Eisen, founder of the Democracy Defenders Fund, and former DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer weigh in.

Following the DOJ's charges against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, Rep. Dan Goldman, member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins "The Weeknight" table to discuss Trump's ongoing weaponization of the rule of law. Plus Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor who more recently served in President Biden's White House, discusses her campaign launch for Georgia governor.

As Republicans struggle to advance Trump's budget bill, House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark joins The Weeknight to break down the devastating consequences of the GOP's legislation – including potential Medicaid cuts of at least $500 billion. Plus, a federal judge slammed the Trump Justice Department for its handling of the incident at that ICE facility, calling the administration's moves "worrisome" and "embarrassing." And Sen. Jacky Rosen joins to discuss a new court order violation from the Trump administration – this one linked to the deportation of immigrants to South Sudan.

House Republicans passed their controversial budget bill filled with Medicaid cuts. DNC chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats plan to speak out and fight back. Plus, sources tell NBC News that a Trump appointee ordered officials to rewrite a damaging intelligence assessment so it couldn't be "used against" Donald Trump. Sen. Ruben Gallego joins The Weeknight to respond.

A judge rules against one of Trump's executive orders targeting a DC law firm. As international fallout from Trump's threats on Canada continues, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) joins The Weeknight to discuss his recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Plus, Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey discusses how he was denied access to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported by the Trump administration, during a recent trip to El Salvador.

Trump is on a pardoning spree, clearing a reality TV couple of tax evasion charges, a former Republican congressman of tax fraud, and at least 6 others. Mark Joseph Stern, Senior Writer at Slate, and Lisa Rubin, MSNBC Legal Analyst, join The Weeknight to break it down. Plus, as Republicans attempt to hide from the ire of their constituents over support for Trump's budget bill, Rep. Eugene Vindman is hosting events with voters in his district. He joins The Weeknight table to discuss what he's hearing.

The on-again off-again Trump tariffs are leaving American business owners and consumers in a constant state of uncertainty. Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor, and Bharat Ramamurti, former Deputy Director at the National Economic Council, join The Weeknight table to break down the fallout. Plus, House Democrats are investigating Trump's grift. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, member of the House Oversight Committee, joins to discuss.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a multi-state effort to stop Trump's tariffs. He joins The Weeknight to discuss the rulings on the administration's agenda. Plus, Republicans are facing growing backlash from angry constituents over the Trump tax bill. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats should be channeling the momentum.

Senator Jack Reed joins The Weeknight as Republicans double down on the Medicaid cuts in their budget bill. Plus, Rohit Chopra, the former head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, joins The Weeknight to discuss the potential impact of the Republican spending bill on American families and businesses.

Rep. Dan Goldman joins The Weeknight to discuss the new fight against Trump's retribution campaign – and what Democrats could learn from his experiences. Plus, the Republican budget bill could be in trouble – Elon Musk, Sen. Rand Paul, and Sen. Mike Lee have all condemned the current version of the legislation. Sen. Michael Bennet discusses the GOP's struggles. And House Democrats – led by Hakeem Jeffries –  are planning a "more is more" approach in their efforts to counter the Trump administration. Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to weigh in.

The sweeping Republican bill for President Donald Trump's domestic agenda is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years, according to a new estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Rep. Rosa DeLauro joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum doubling overnight – and the impact that could have for your wallet. 

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are in the midst of a very public, very messy feud. Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins The Weeknight to react. Plus, Republicans blocked the Democrats' latest effort to subpoena Elon Musk. Rep. Stephen Lynch, the acting top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to discuss why he wants Musk to testify.

The Weeknight panel discusses the SCOTUS ruling allowing members of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security Administration data. Plus, Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to the United States, where he'll get the due process he was initially denied. 

Today, the state of California sued the Trump administration for deploying the state's National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. MSNBC Political Analyst Cornell Belcher and Patrick Gaspard of the Center for American Progress join The Weeknight to discuss Trump's military response to the L.A. protests.

Today, the state of California sued the Trump administration for deploying the state's National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of the state, joins The Weeknight to discuss the state's fight against Trump.

California officials have asked a federal judge to limit Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles. Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, joins The Weeknight to break down what's at stake. Plus, Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California joins to respond to breaking news.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, one of the Senate Democrats who grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration's rationale for sending National Guard members and active-duty Marines into Los Angeles. joins The Weeknight. Plus, we are just days away from Trump getting his cherished military parade. Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins to contextualize Trump's show of military power. And Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove sits at the table to break down the President's escalating use of force on protesters – and the real reason behind his tactics. 

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins The Weeknight to react to his colleague, Sen. Alex Padilla, being forcibly removed from and handcuffed at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Plus, Rep. LaMonica McIver is facing three counts of "forcibly impeding and interfering with law enforcement officers" after a grand jury indicted her for an altercation outside of an ICE facility in New Jersey last month. She joins for her first primetime appearance since the charges were announced.

Rep. Eugene Vindman, member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins The Weeknight to break down Trump's increasing authoritarian tendencies ahead of his military parade this weekend, and the expected protests around the country. Plus, Iran retaliated for Israeli strikes with ballistic missiles in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes joins The Weeknight to discuss what the escalating violence means for the region – as well as the U.S. 

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins The Weeknight to describe her city's ongoing fight against Trump's troop deployment – and the new deportation threats the president is making. Plus, after millions rallied against authoritarianism amid a military parade and deadly political violence in Minnesota, Sen. Chris Coons joins to discuss the backlash to Trump. 

After deadly political violence over the weekend, Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan joins to remember her friend, State Rep. Melissa Hortman. And as the Trump Administration flip-flops on its policy of when and where to carry out mass deportations, former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano joins The Weeknight to explain the real-life capabilities and limits of ICE. 

Following his own clash with federal officers last week, Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight to discuss the arrest of NYC Mayoral candidate Brad Lander, and the dangerous pattern of Trump's use of force against public officials.

Former Republican Communications Director Tara Setmayer and Corey Brettschneider, co-host of "The Oath and the Office" podcast join The Weeknight to discuss the Democratic Leadership's response to Trump's authoritarian tactics. Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell weighs in on defense Secretary Pete Hegseth being grilled by Senate Democrats today.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins The Weeknight to discuss the fight against Trump's erosion of democratic norms -- and the alarming rise in political violence casting a shadow over our democracy. Plus, former State Dept. official Richard Stengel, retired Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath, and former republican Congressman Charlie Dent discuss the serious ramifications of Trump's ill-prepared cabinet in the face of rising tensions in the Middle East.

JD Vance is in Los Angeles as ICE raids ramp up and the Trump admin blocks members of Congress from detention facilities. Reps. Bennie Thompson and Judy Chu join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Democrats are reasserting their power as Trump considers military action in Iran – without getting approval from Congress. And the latest as a federal judges orders the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from federal custody after over 100 days in detention.

Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to break down the latest developments in the U.S. conflict with Iran, and what it means for America's role in the Middle East. Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin joins to discuss the constitutional questions over the U.S. strike on Iran – and why Trump is now facing bipartisan blowback in Congress over taking the country to the brink without approval.

With lawmakers on both sides questioning the limits of Trump's war powers, Rep. Joaquin Castro of the House Intelligence Committee joins The Weeknight to discuss breaking news that the U.S. strikes in Iran were not as effective as the President claimed. Plus: Fresh off his election as the new top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia joins to discuss his plans to confront Trump and lead the charge on accountability.

Senate Democrats grilled former Trump lawyer Emil Bove about whistleblower claims that he suggested Justice Department lawyers ignore court orders on deportations. Sen. Peter Welch, who questioned Bove today, joins The Weeknight. Plus, former Under Secretary of State Rick Stengel and New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser discuss the crisis of credibility facing Trump's foreign policy in the Middle East. And what the New York Democratic Mayoral primary results mean for Democratic strategy headed into the 2026 midterm elections.

Republicans are scrambling after learning their proposed cuts to Medicaid, which would offset trillions in tax breaks, violate Senate rules. Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Sydney Kamlager-Dove join The Weeknight to break down what this could mean for Americans. Plus, Senator Chris Van Hollen discusses what he sees as a dangerous lack of transparency from the Trump administration in the Middle East. And Congresswoman LaMonica McIver is vowing to fight the Trump DOJ for as long as it takes.

The Supreme Court closes its term with a major win for Donald Trump, issuing high-stakes rulings on birthright citizenship, LGBTQ+ content in schools, and more. Senior Writer at Slate Mark Joseph Stern and Andrea Flores, VP for immigration policy and campaigns at FWD.US, join The Weeknight to break down what the decisions mean for America. Plus, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations Max Boot reacts to the Senate blocking a war powers resolution that would have limited President Trump's ability to attack Iran without Congressional approval. 

Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins The Weeknight to discuss Senate Republicans' desperate push to get Trump's tax bill over the finish line. Plus, Chair of the Democratic National Committee Ken Martin shares his new plan to fight the President's agenda – and start winning more elections.

In the second hour of Monday's edition of  The Weeknight, Rep. Debbie Dingell and Sen. Tammy Baldwin break down the GOP's tax bill and what it could mean for millions of Americans' health care and the national debt. Plus, George Conway explains the far-reaching implications of Trump's monumental Supreme Court win on birthright citizenship.

After Senate Republicans pushed Trump's sweeping megabill across the finish line and back to the House, Ranking Member of the Budget Committee Rep. Brendan Boyle joins The Weeknight to break down what's in the bill—and what comes next. Plus, as Elon Musk slams the President's tax bill and calls for a new political party, former congresswomen Barbara Comstock and Donna Edwards explain the pressure on the Republican party coming from the White House on the tax bill, and the devastating consequences of the legislation on the American people.

With Trump's tax bill stalled in Congress, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and Rep. Bennie Thompson join The Weeknight to break down the Republican infighting — and expose how the bill's brutal cuts could push millions of Americans further into poverty. Plus, Wisconsin Democratic Assembly Leader Greta Neubauer and President/CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All Mini Timmaraju react to the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to overturn a 176 year-old abortion ban.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten join The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats plan to hold Republicans accountable for forcing through a tax bill that could hurt tens of millions of Americans. Plus, reporting from the New York Times suggests Trump's DOJ is exploring whether it can bring criminal charges against election officials. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and former Justice Department official Anthony Coley break it down.

Texas is reeling from a catastrophic flash flood that has claimed more than 100 lives. Former HUD Secretary and Texas native Julian Castro and Investigative Reporter Tony Plohetski join The Weeknight to discuss the latest. Plus: Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to discuss a possible Gaza ceasefire and the path forward after recent Iran strikes. Sen. Chris Coons explains the high-stakes at play.

Rep. Nanette Barragan joins The Weeknight to discuss the fallout from federal agents swarming L.A.'s MacArthur Park — heavily armed, on horseback and in armored vehicles. Plus: Trump's IRS is finding new ways to tear down the barrier between church and state, granting houses of worship the freedom to endorse political candidates. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias joins to discuss the decision's implications.

Trump promised 90 deals in 90 days—he's nowhere close. Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins The Weeknight to break down Trump's economy, and how it will hurt all Americans. Plus, Democrats are already hitting Republicans over the historic Medicaid cuts in Trump's tax agenda.  Rep. Sarah McBride joins to discuss the legislation's impacts on Delaware residents, and how the GOP is trying to spin the dismantling of the social safety net.

As the rescue efforts continue in Texas, Rep. Jared Moskowitz is calling for an investigation into FEMA's response. He joins The Weeknight to discuss how unprepared the Trump administration is when it comes to handling natural disasters.. Plus, MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin and former Biden DOJ official Anthony Coley expand on the Trump  administration's continued attack on the rule of law.

As President Trump visits Texas to see flood damage first-hand, several Democrats in Congress have signed a letter demanding an oversight hearing on his administration's response. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, one of those Democrats, joins The Weeknight to discuss.  Plus, the Trump administration is firing almost 3,000 State Department employees. Former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and co-host of MSNBC's "The Weekend" Eugene Daniels break it down. 

Trump is facing a MAGA revolt over the Epstein files. Congressman Eric Swalwell and Tim Miller, writer-at-large at the Bulwark, join The Weeknight. Plus: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joins as he tries to fight the staggering toll of Trump's tax law. His state could lose $500 million in revenue each year -- *and* face another $500 million in new costs as Medicaid and food aid take a hit. 

Florida Democrats want Ron DeSantis' new detention site in the Everglades shut down. State Sen. Shevrin Jones, who toured the facility, joins The Weeknight to reveal what he calls a "morally bankrupt" operation. Plus, former member of the Council of Economic Advisers Heather Boushey breaks down the latest threats from Trump in his self-imposed trade war.

As the MAGA base continues to tear itself apart over the Epstein files, President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone and former Justice Department official Anthony Coley join The Weeknight to break down what comes next for the President. Plus, As Donald Trump's tariffs fuel inflation and the tax law threatens deep Medicaid cuts, few states stand to lose more than Louisiana. Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) joins us to discuss.

The Epstein scandal isn't going away – and new polling shows Americans want the Trump administration to stop hiding info from the public. Democratic Strategist Cornell Belcher and Former Republican Congressman David Jolly join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, new questions are surfacing about Trump judicial pick Emil Bove. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse breaks down what's at stake for the rule of law.

As MAGA tears itself apart over the Epstein files, The Wall Street Journal reports a bawdy letter bearing Donald Trump's name was given to Jeffrey Epstein as a birthday gift in 2003, according to documents reviewed by the Journal. NBC News White House correspondent Vaughn Hillyard and President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to break it down. 

Fallout from the Epstein scandal grows as the DOJ moves to unseal limited grand jury records and President Trump sues The Wall Street Journal. MSNBC Senior Reporter Brandy Zadrozny, MSNBC Legal Analysts Catherine Christian and Anthony Coley, and David Corn of Mother Jones, join The Weeknight to react. Plus: The top Senate Judiciary Democrat, Dick Durbin, is demanding answers about AG Pam Bondi's decision to withhold Epstein-related evidence from the public, despite her past promises. Rep. Zoe Lofgren of the House Judiciary Committee joins The Weeknight to weigh in.

Trump orders the DOJ to unseal grand jury transcripts in the Epstein case, but the move may fall short. NBC News reports the documents won't include key FBI interviews, evidence, or unredacted names. Brendan Ballou, former federal prosecutor with the Justice Department's National Security Division, and Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters, join The Weeknight to discuss what's missing – and what it means. Plus, the Texas Legislature is back in session with Republicans pushing to carve out five new GOP seats. Protests erupted in Austin today as activists rallied with a clear message: "Hands off my district." Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) joins The Weeknight to respond.

Donald Trump posts a fake, AI-generated video of Barack Obama being arrested, part of what critics say is a dangerous attempt to distract his base from the Epstein fallout. Will Sommer, senior reporter for The Bulwark and author of Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America, and Tim O'Brien, senior executive editor at Bloomberg Opinion, join The Weeknight to discuss the latest in the Epstein fallout. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson won't allow a vote on a bipartisan resolution to release Epstein documents until after the August recess but Democrats aren't backing down. Top Oversight Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to discuss his demands for full transparency.

House Republicans are leaving Washington, D.C. early as pressure mounts over the Epstein files. A bipartisan push is demanding transparency from Trump's DOJ. Rep. Ro Khanna, co-author of the petition to the Justice Department, joins The Weeknight to break it down. Plus: Stephen Colbert unleashes on Trump after CBS pulls the plug, telling him to "go f— yourself." What our hosts have to say about what's at stake here.

Former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent, MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal join The Weeknight to weigh in on the latest developments on Jeffrey Epstein, including the bombshell reporting from The Wall Street Journal that the Justice Department told Donald Trump in May that his name is among many in a "truckload" of documents related to Epstein. Plus, the hosts discuss new reporting from The Washington Post confirming Pete Hegseth sent classified information in an email labeled "secret" on Signal, which contradicts earlier statements from the White House.

Trump scrambles to contain the erupting Epstein scandal as his deputy Attorney General meets with Epstein's key accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. MSNBC Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg, Bloomberg Senior Executive Editor Tim O'Brien, and Rep. Gregory Meeks, one of the Democrats demanding the release of the Epstein files, join The Weeknight to discuss the latest. Plus, the breaking news from the Wall Street Journal that  Jeffrey Epstein's 2003 birthday album listed Trump, along with former President Bill Clinton as ‘friends". 

Survivors are speaking out, saying Trump's handling of the Epstein scandal sidelines their pain for politics. An attorney for one of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, Jennifer Freeman, joins The Weeknight. Plus: Rep. Robert Garcia sent a letter to the chair of the House Oversight Committee demanding he "immediately" sign and deliver a subpoena to the DOJ to release the Epstein files. He joins to break it down.

Trump breaks his silence on Epstein as Ghislaine Maxwell's immunity bid is denied by Congress. MSNBC Legal Analyst Mary McCord and Former Press Secretary to House Speaker John Boehner, Brendan Buck, join to break it down. Plus, pressure is mounting over Trump's ties to Epstein and he's doing everything in his power to distract from the debacle, including threatening Barack Obama, Oprah and even Beyonce with prosecution over election lies he's making up. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove joins The Weeknight to discuss how lawmakers are pushing back.

As cracks form in the MAGA base due to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, questions remain about the timeline of Trump's relationship with the disgraced sex offender. Civil Rights Attorney Maya Wiley, Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer, and Senior MSNBC Political Contributor Matthew Dowd join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Texas Republicans unveiled a proposed congressional map that could give the GOP five more seats in next year's midterms. Sen. Alex Padilla, who wants an investigation into Trump's direct role in redrawing the lines, joins The Weeknight to break it down.

Virginia Giuffre's family is calling out Trump for his handling of the Epstein scandal. New York Times Opinion Columnist Michelle Goldberg, MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord, and MSNBC political analyst David Corn join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Donald Trump is so desperate to distract from the Epstein scandal that he's claiming intelligence officials under former President Obama sabotaged his 2016 campaign. Former CIA director John Brennan joins to set the record straigh

Donald Trump has called for the immediate firing of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics over weak jobs numbers. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight to explain why he's calling Trump's labor secretary to resign. Plus: The Jeffrey Epstein scandal continues as Ghislaine Maxwell has been mysteriously moved to a minimum-security federal prison camp. And new revelations say the FBI redacted Trump's name from the unreleased Epstein files.  Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori and former White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews join The Weeknight to respond. 

Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have fled the state to block a GOP-backed push to rig the congressional map. Former Attorney General Eric Holder joins The Weeknight to respond to the GOP's redistricting plan and why he calls it "an authoritarian move" by the White House. Plus, Former Federal Prosecutor Brendan Ballou and Angelo Carusone, the President and CEO of Media Matters for America, break down the Trump administration's latest attempt to distract from the Epstein scandal: a new grand jury investigation.

More breaking news in the Epstein scandal as two anonymous survivors file separate letters to the court in Epstein's federal criminal case. Rep. Robert Garcia, who has been demanding Congress release all Epstein files, joins to discuss. Plus, Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered a grand jury investigation into Russia "Hoax" Conspiracy Allegations. Ranking democrat on the judiciary committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, joins The Weeknight to respond.

House Republicans subpoena Epstein files as the DOJ weighs releasing Ghislaine Maxwell's interview. Meanwhile, a grand jury investigates unfounded allegations related to Obama-era officials & the 2016 election. President Trump says, "They deserve it." Marc Elias joins The Weeknight to discuss. Plus: Trump said Republicans are "entitled" to more congressional seats in Texas as state GOP officials try to advance a new congressional map ahead of next year's midterms. Rep. Greg Casar joins The Weeknight to discuss the standoff over redistricting.

Tonight, top White House officials are meeting to discuss several topics, including the Jeffrey Epstein case. Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer and former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou join The Weeknight to respond to the breakdown of norms and ethics inside Trump's DOJ. Plus, on the Voting Rights Act's 60th anniversary, Texas Republicans are redrawing congressional maps and targeting Democrats. Reps. Lloyd Doggett and Nikema Williams join to discuss making good trouble in the fight to protect our democracy.

As Texas Republicans weaponize their Congressional map, Sen. John Cornyn calls in the FBI to hunt down Democratic lawmakers. Gov. Kathy Hochul joins us to talk about why she's backing Texas Democrats, and her own redistricting effort in New York. Plus: a secret White House meeting about the Epstein scandal as Trump escalates his pressure campaign on the justice system. MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg and Amanda Carpenter, writer and editor for Protect Democracy join to respond.

TX Gov. Abbott escalates his fight against quorum-breaking Democrats, filing lawsuits to remove a dozen more from office. Texas State Representative Gene Wu - fresh off calling Abbott's petition "tyrannical" - joins The Weeknight to condemn what he calls a "dangerous assault." Plus: Trump's FBI purge accelerates in what critics call political retribution. MSNBC political analyst and New York Times opinion columnist Michelle Goldberg and former federal prosecutor and senior reporter for Politico magazine Ankush Khardori join to break it down. 

President Trump authorized the deployment of the national guard into the streets of Washington, D.C. for a manufactured crime emergency. MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin and Brown University professor Corey Brettschneider join The Weeknight to discuss the implications of the order on American democracy. Plus, Rep. Jim Clyburn, who has represented South Carolina's only majority-Black district since its creation in the early 1990s, joins to respond to GOP calls for an unprecedented mid-decade redraw that could wipe out his seat.

As GOP redistricting efforts spread across the country, Democrats are urging blue states to fight fire with fire. New York state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins The Weeknight to discuss the battle over gerrymandering. Plus, the hosts break down Trump's most recent reversal in his ongoing trade war. 

DC Councilmember Brooke Pinto, MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann and former DOJ official Anthony Coley join The Weeknight to respond to Trump's embrace of authoritarian tactics in the nation's capital. Plus: Spencer Kuvin, attorney for several Epstein victims, joins to discuss what transparency looks like for some of the survivors. And Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins us to discuss the economic fallout of Trump's tariffs. 

Rep. Dan Goldman joins The Weeknight to discuss the National Guard's presence hitting the streets of our nation's capital. Plus, former NSC senior director Steven Simon and former Congressman Max Rose join to expand on Trump's history of abusing military power. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom attempting to counter GOP-led gerrymandering efforts. Texas State Rep. Ramon Romero and California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan join The Weeknight to discuss Democrats' strategy against republican redistricting nationwide. Plus: Former NSC director Alexander Vindman joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump's highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and what we can expect from the meeting.

Alicia Menendez is joined by MSNBC hosts Nicolle Wallace and Ali Velshi for special coverage and analysis of Trump's highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 

In meetings with President Zelenskyy and European leaders, Trump downplayed the need for a ceasefire to end the war in Ukraine. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the stakes.

Rep. Jamie Raskin joins The Weeknight to respond to escalating militarization efforts in our nation's capital. Plus, The DOJ says it will begin providing Epstein-related records to the House Oversight Committee on Friday. Jack Scarola, attorney for roughly 20 Epstein victims and who said the DOJ is not "interested in transparency" joins The Weeknight to discuss.

DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight to lay out how exactly the party plans to counter Trump's agenda. Plus, Rep. Robert Garcia says receiving batches of documents related to the Epstein case only continues the White House cover up. He joins to discuss. 

As Texas Republicans push forward with their plan to gerrymander the state's voting districts in their favor, Texas State Rep. John Bucy III and John Bisognano, President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, join The Weeknight to break down how Democrats plan to fight back. Plus, JD Vance is headed to Georgia to bolster support for Trump's massive tax overhaul. Sen. Jon Ossoff joins to lay out the legislation's devastating consequences for Peach State residents.

California's legislature passed their response to the Texas Republican plan to gerrymander the Congressional map. Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier — who spent the night on the state House floor after refusing a police escort — joins The Weeknight with California Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur to discuss the fight for voting rights. Plus: Donald Trump's militarization of our nation's capital is far from over. Tonight, the President orchestrated a publicity stunt with law enforcement on the streets of D.C. as his administration tests the limits of his executive overreach. Rep. Madeleine Dean joins The Weeknight to respond.

The Justice Department released a transcript of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's prison interview with Ghislaine Maxwell. Brendan Ballou, a former federal prosecutor and Justice Department attorney, and Kristy Greenberg, a former federal prosecutor and MSNBC legal analyst, join The Weeknight to weigh in. Plus, The House Oversight Committee has received the first wave of Epstein files, raising new questions for Trump and the DOJ. Rep. Melanie Stansbury of the Oversight Committee joins The Weeknight to discuss what comes next in the investigation.

7pm: Democratic governors are pushing back against Trump's threats to deploy troops to their cities– most recently Chicago and Baltimore. Conservative attorney George Conway joins The Weeknight to respond.  Plus, House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar joins to discuss how Democrats  are pushing back against Trump's retribution campaign and the escalating redistricting war. 

8p: Questions mount over bizarre investigations and the Justice Department's handling of Ghislaine Maxwell. Jennifer Freeman, attorney for Epstein accuser Maria Farmer, joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Trump escalates his war on democrat-led cities, threatening to expand his deployment of National Guard troops to other major cities across America. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott joins to explain why Trump is targeting his city.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is not backing down after Donald Trump's very public attempt to fire her, announcing today that she will challenge the president in court. Fmr. Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Rohit Chopra and Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, join The Weeknight to discuss the implications of the attempted power grab. Plus, Indiana Republicans meet at the White House as Trump presses them to redistrict their state ahead of the 2026 midterms. Rep. Frank Mrvan joins The Weeknight to respond.

Following a deadly shooting at a catholic school in Minneapolis, The Weeknight hosts are joined by Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar to discuss the latest in the tragic incident. Plus, the breaking news out of the CDC, where the Director is being pressured to step aside and several agency officials are resigning. 

As the White House installs RFK Jr.'s right-hand man as CDC director following the sudden and chaotic firing of the agency's current chief, several top CDC officials are resigning in solidarity. One of those officials, Dr. Dan Jernigan, joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing President Trump following his repeated attempts to fire her from the board. Nobel Laureate economist Paul Krugman joins to discuss. 

4pm: In a special 4pm version of The Weeknight, Reps. Maxine Waters and Debbie Wasserman Schultz weigh in on Trump's showdown over Fed Governor Lisa Cook's attempted firing. Plus: Trump's tariffs hike prices, and Cracker Barrel caves to political pressure.

5pm: In a special 5pm version of The Weeknight, MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord and Former DOJ official Anthony Coley preview Democrats' renewed focus on the Epstein files ahead of their return from congressional recess. Plus, Trump's efforts to expand his immigration crackdown and justify a military takeover of Chicago, and a look-back on Hurricane Katrina 20 years later with MSNBC's Trymaine Lee. 

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins The Weeknight to respond to Donald Trump's threats to deploy troops into his city. Plus, the House Oversight Committee just released over 33,000 pages of documents related to the Epstein trial. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khadouri and Spencer Kuvin, attorney representing several Epstein survivors, join to discuss.

Rep. Robert Garcia, top Democrat on the Oversight Cmte., is calling for an independent investigation of the DOJ's transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell. He joins The Weeknight to explain why. Plus: Liz Stein – a survivor of Epstein's abuse - delivered a powerful message at a rally today where victims of the disgraced financier and Ghislaine Maxwell spoke out – some for the first time. She joins to discuss the show of solidarity.

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the backlash and the future of public health as HHS secretary RFK Jr. testifies in front of the Senate. Plus, it would take only two more Republicans to force a House vote directing Trump's Justice Department to release the Epstein files. Charlie Sykes, MSNBC political analyst, and Adrienne Elrod, former senior advisor and senior spokesperson for the Harris-Walz campaign join to respond. 

Former CIA Director John Brennan and Fmr. Rep. Max Rose, a combat veteran, weigh in on the President's attempt to rebrand the Department of Defense the "Department of War." Plus, as the House Oversight Committee prepares to see new, unredacted Epstein documents, attorney Norm Eisen and Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg join the conversation. And former Labor Department Chief of Staff Daniel Koh and Political Strategist Basil Smikle weigh in on another weak jobs report.

7pm: Political Strategist Lucy Caldwell and Former Naral President Ilyse Hogue weigh in on Donald Trump's growing Epstein Scandal, after the House Oversight Committee released a birthday message apparently from Trump to Epstein in 2003. Plus, FWD.US Vice President Andrea Flores joins the conversation to discuss a new Supreme Court ruling allowing racial profiling in South California. And Missouri State Representative Ray Reed (D-MO) tells us about Democrats in his state fighting the Republican plan to rig the Congressional map in their favor. 

8pm: Rep. Jasmine Crockett from the House Oversight Committee weighs in on the fight for transparency on The Epstein Files. Plus legal analyst Mary McCord and political analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr weigh in on the newly-released Epstein estate documents, and new reporting from the New York Times on JP Morgan Chase and Epstein. And, Political Analyst Brendan Buck and Media Matters CEO Angelo Carusone discuss the Democrats options as a fight to fund the government approaches. 

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Jared Moskowitz, join The Weeknight to discuss the GOP efforts to reopen the wounds of one of the most divisive events in American history: January 6th. Plus, MSNBC political analyst Tim O'Brien and host of "The Bulwark" podcast Tim Miller and join to break down the latest denial efforts by Trump in as another bombshell is released in the Epstein scandal. 

Rev. Al Sharpton, host of MSNBC's PoliticsNation and founder of the National Action Network, joins The Weeknight as the FBI combs through tips to track down the shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Plus, The United States commemorates the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young joins The Weeknight to weigh in on President Donald Trump's threat to send the National Guard into his city. Plus, Senate Republicans are invoking the "nuclear option" in their voting rules to speed up the confirmation process for Trump's lower-level nominees.

MSNBC host of "Way Too Early" Ali Vitali, along with Eugene Daniels, co-host of MSNBC's "The Weekend" join The Weeknight to discuss.

7pm: Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt talks about the importance of leadership in times of national division. Plus, fmr. Democratic congressman Connor Lamb and MSNBC Senior White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard break down how Democrats and Republicans should be responding to the dangerous political environment we're in following the murder of Charlie Kirk. And the Trump administration is weighing a dramatic plan to send up to 1,000 National Guard troops into Louisiana cities. Rep. Troy Carter, who represents parts of New Orleans, joins The Weeknight to respond.

8pm: The House Oversight Committee has received new documents from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, including a previously redacted name from his infamous 50th birthday book. Rep. Robert Garcia, the committee's ranking member, joins The Weeknight with the latest. Plus, fmr. federal prosecutor Maureen Comey is suing the Trump administration over her firing. Anthony Coley, former Biden DOJ official, and fmr. Federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori join The Weeknight to respond. 

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins The Weeknight ahead of FBI Director Kash Patel's appearance before that panel tomorrow. Plus: Former Sen. Joe Manchin, in his new book "Dead Center: In Defense of Common Sense," takes aim at Washington's "toxic" political culture. He joins The Weeknight to discuss.

Former President Barack Obama warns the nation is in a "political crisis" after Trump and his allies use Charlie Kirk's killing to justify silencing opponents and going after the "radical left." DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight after condemning political violence and calling for unity. Plus, ousted CDC officials call for RFK Jr. to resign and warned his vaccine agenda could put children in danger. Dr. Demetre Daskalakis joins The Weeknight to discuss the risks and the fight ahead.

Donald Trump is now floating the idea of revoking the FCC licenses of TV networks he claims are "against" him. That decision could fall to FCC Chair Brendan Carr, the same man who just ramped up pressure on ABC to punish Jimmy Kimmel over a monologue about Charlie Kirk. Democratic Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Congressman Ro Khanna introduces a motion to subpoena Carr. He joins The Weeknight to discuss the fight over free speech and political power.

The U.S. Attorney in Virginia, who refused to file criminal charges against a perceived political enemy of the President, has resigned under pressure from the White House. MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg, MSNBC Senior Investigative Correspondent Carol Leonnig, and President and CEO of Democracy Forward Skye Perryman react to the breaking news. Plus, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), who sits on the House Oversight Committee, tells us what she learned in an important deposition in the Epstein Investigation.

7pm: "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is returning to television Tuesday night following the show's suspension last week. Angelo Carusone, President and Chair of Media Matters, and Neera Tanden, President and CEO of The Center for American Progress, join The Weeknight hosts to discuss ABC's decision to reinstate the late-night show after widespread backlash. Plus, Donald Trump is very publicly calling for the prosecution of his perceived enemies. Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer joins The Weeknight hosts to break down Trump's latest social media rant and the real-life implications. 

8pm: Following the news of Jimmy Kimmel's return to his late-night slot, conservative broadcast group Sinclair says it will preempt the show across ABC affiliate stations. Anna Gomez, the lone Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, joins The Weeknight to react to the breaking news. Plus, Kamala Harris is out with a new book detailing her 107-day whirlwind presidential campaign. Ahead of Harris' appearance on "The Rachel Maddow Show," MSNBC's Jen Paski, Eugene Daniels, and Vaughn Hillyard join The Weeknight to discuss.

House and Senate Democrats are investigating the Trump administration's decision to shut down an FBI probe into Border Czar Tom Homan, who was caught taking a $50,000 cash bag, sources/attribution told MSNBC. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Rebecca Slaughter, the lone Democrat on the Federal Trade Commission, joins following the Supreme Court's decision to clear the way for Trump to fire her. 

MSNBC Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian joins The Weeknight to break down his new reporting with Carol Leonnig revealing Former FBI Director James Comey's expected indictment by Trump's DOJ. Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance and Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias also join the conversation. Plus, House Oversight's top Democrat, Robert Garcia, joins to discuss a recent special election that could shift the balance and push a vote on releasing the Epstein files.

MSNBC reports former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted. MSNBC legal analysts Mary McCord and Kristy Greenberg join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus: Top Democrats in the House and Senate are investigating whether law firms that cut deals with the Trump administration earlier this year are breaking the law by providing free legal work for the president. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, joins the conversation.

MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin and Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, join The Weeknight with the latest developments in the indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey Plus, Jimmy Kimmel Live! returns to both Nexstar and Sinclair's ABC-owned stations after a week-long blackout. Author Corey Brettschnieder and fmr. Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya join to respond. 

7pm: Shutdown brinkmanship is reaching a fever pitch as fears of mass layoffs ripple through the federal workforce. Rep. Brendan Boyle, the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, joins The Weeknight to explain what's at stake. Plus, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield responds to Trump's deployment of federal agents to Portland. 

8pm: The Comey case is being hailed as the "first domino," raising the question of how far Trump will go to enforce the political retribution that has fueled his movement for years. Rep. Maxwell Frost, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to respond to this escalating moment and the looming government shutdown.

The Weeknight hosts talk to two retired Generals after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a dangerous politicized speech to America's military leaders. Plus,  Sen. Chris Coons talks about negotiations in the Senate as the government barrels towards a shutdown. And as Trump doubles down on his retribution campaign against his perceived enemies, two Dems have introduced new legislation aiming to safeguard the independence of the Justice Department from the presidency. One of those Dems, Rep. Dan Goldman, joins The Weeknight to discuss.

On day one of the government shutdown, Democrats are standing firm - aiming to protect health care benefits Republicans want to cut. Reps. Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett join The Weeknight with the latest on negotiations as hundreds of thousands of federal workers are furloughed nationwide. Plus two civil rights lawyers at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Palmer Heenan and Paul Osadebe, were fired from their posts for speaking out against political interference at the agency. They join the conversation to respond.  

Former DC Police Officer Michael Fanone and Former RNC Spokesman Tim Miller react to the Trump Administration's escalating rhetoric around U.S. Troops in American cities. Plus, MSNBC Senior White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard delivers insight into the Trump Administration's plans to slash the federal workforce. And Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) talks about the latest developments in Trump's Epstein scandal.

Tim O'Brien and Catherine Christian discuss a new letter from the fired national security prosecutor warning that President Trump's political firings at the Department of Justice make us all less safe. Then Maj. Gen. Randy Manner (Ret.) and Lt. Col. Rachel E. VanLandingham (Ret.) discuss Trump's expanded use of federalized troops in American cities. And Rep. Melanie Stansbury tells us what she's hearing from constituents, as poll after poll shows Americans blame Trump and the Republicans for the government shutdown.

7pm: Donald Trump's hand-picked U.S. attorney can't find any career prosecutors willing to bring James Comey to trial. Politico's Ankush Khardori and the President and Chair of Media Matters, Angelo Carusone, join The Weeknight to break down the MSNBC exclusive reporting. Plus, Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona discusses why she is still waiting to be sworn into Congress.

8pm: As the shutdown drags on, the Senate rejects another attempt to re-open the government. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Democrats are fighting back against the deployment of National Guard troops to American cities. The Attorneys General of California and Oregon weigh in.

Retribution against political enemies is part of what Senator Chris Murphy is calling a "plan to try to destroy American democracy and create a new set of rules that will allow Trump and his allies to rule forever." He joins The Weeknight as the President floats invoking the insurrection act. Plus: Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight to discuss his efforts to hold AG Pam Bondi accountable during a Senate Judiciary Hearing. He also weighed in on Donald Trump's government shutdown and the cracks beginning to emerge within the GOP as negotiations remain stalled.

Fmr. FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty at a historic arraignments. Lisa Rubin and Miles Taylor were inside the courtroom. And Jacob Soboroff is on the streets of Chicago, as National Guard troops roll into Chicago amid growing protest. Plus: The Senate struck down the same two short-term government funding measures today for the sixth time, extending the shutdown with no end in sight. Sen. Peter Welch joins to discuss the escalating standoff.

New York AG Letitia James faces criminal charges after a grand jury indicted her. MSNBC investigative reporter Carol Leonnig, Democracy Docket Founder Marc Elias, and Fmr. Assistant District Attorney Catherine Christian join the conversation as Trump escalates his retribution campaign against his perceived enemies.

MSNBC reports The Trump administration's next target in its retribution campaign is Fmr. National Security Advisor John Bolton, following his targeted attacks on New York AG Letitia James and Fmr. FBI Director James Comey. Illinois AG Kwame Raoul joins The Weeknight to weigh in. Plus: House Oversight Committee ranking member Rep. Robert Garcia is demanding Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell testify "immediately" after the Supreme Court rejected her appeal to reconsider her conviction. He joins The Weeknight with the latest.

7pm: Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to break down House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries' urgent call to action, the growing outrage on Capitol Hill, and the mounting demands for accountability as the government shutdown extends into day 12. Plus: Trump retribution takes center stage as Tish James speaks out, Comey faces key court deadlines, and Adam Schiff becomes Trump's latest target. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to break down the national security stakes.

8pm: Trump's White House is off the rails, in the past week persecuting his political enemies, levying new tariffs on China, and laying off over 4,000 federal workers. Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of Media Matters and Ankush Khardori, former Federal prosecutor, join The Weeknight to break down the administration's escalating authoritarian rhetoric. And, as the government shutdown drags on with no end in sight, federal courts may shutter and programs like SNAP are slated to run out of funds unless a deal is reached soon. Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, and Everett Kelley, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees, join The Weeknight to explain.

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith breaks his silence on the weaponization of the Justice Department and the Trump investigation. MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord and fmr. Federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou join the weeknight with analysis. Plus: Democrats have an urgent message for Republicans as the shutdown drags into its second week with no end in sight: come back to work. Rep. Kamlager-Dove joins The Weeknight with the latest.

The Supreme Court appears open to limiting a key section of the Voting Rights Act, a move Politico reports could hand Republicans up to 19 more House seats through redistricting. Janai Nelson of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund joins The Weeknight after arguing the case before the court. Plus: A judge just ordered the Trump administration to pause its layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. Sen. Jeff Merkley joins The Weeknight to discuss what comes next.  

Another critic of Donald Trump has just been indicted. MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg, Ambassador Norm Eisen, and Democracy Docket Founder Marc Elias join The Weeknight to discuss the charges against Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton. Plus, Congressman James Clyburn joins the table to discuss the latest on the government shutdown and the upcoming "No Kings" protests.

Tomorrow's "No Kings" protests could be the largest of Trump's second term. Conservative lawyer George Conway and Ezra Levin, Co-Executive Director for Indivisible, join the table to discuss the event and what's driving people to the streets. Plus, Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva is still fighting to be sworn in to Congress after being elected nearly a month ago. She joins The Weeknight with the latest.

7pm: Rep. Jamie Raskin joins The Weeknight to capture the magnitude of the "No Kings" protests around the country, and to weigh in on Trump's escalating retribution campaign. Plus, Fmr. FBI Dir. James Comey's legal team filed two challenges to his criminal indictment, as Trump's retribution campaign on his perceived enemies reaches new heights. MSNBC National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg and Fmr. Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews join The Weeknight to respond. 

8pm: Angelo Carusone, President and CEO of Media Matters, and Ankush Khardori, fmr. Federal Prosecutor and Senior Writer for Politico Magazine, join The Weeknight to respond to a judicial system that's failing to check Trump's escalating use of military force in American cities. Plus, Former CDC officials Dr. Debra Houry and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who resigned after Trump fired the agency's director, join The Weeknight to warn of the mounting public health fallout as the government shutdown trudges on. 

Fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith is firing back at Senate Republicans following their wild claims about his investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Anthony Coley and Liz Oyer join The Weeknight to weigh in. Plus, Rep. Robert Garcia explains why he says Trump's DOJ is withholding key Epstein files from Congress. And Jennifer Freeman, an attorney who represents Epstein survivors, joins to discuss Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir.

Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley just wrapped up a 22 hour-long filibuster speech on the Senate floor in protest of Trump's authoritarian tactics. Ambassador Norm Eisen and fmr. FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya join The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Arizona AG Kris Mayes is suing House Speaker Mike Johnson to force the swearing in of Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, who was elected almost a month ago. Mayes joins The Weeknight to explain why she believes the GOP is actively denying representation to an entire congressional district.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weeknight as the government shutdown deepens to discuss ongoing gerrymandering battles, rising threats against him, and his showdown with Speaker Mike Johnson. And, former Special Counsel Jack Smith is asking for a public hearing on Capitol Hill. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse from the Senate Judiciary Committee joins to weigh in.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins The Weeknight to react to Trump's plowing ahead with plans to replace the White House East Wing with a grand ballroom. And, New York AG Letitia James is fighting against Trump's weaponization campaign, pleading not guilty to criminal charges brought against her by his DOJ.  

7pm: Democrats are condemning Trump's $230M demand from the Justice Department. Sen. Jacky Rosen joins The Weeknight to lay out how they plan to defend the rule of law. And, the Trump administration's ongoing test of the rule of law is on display as his DOJ targets former Attorney General Merrick Garland and former FBI Director Chris Wray. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori and President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone join to respond. 

8pm: Virginia lawmakers are moving to redraw the state's congressional map for 2026, pushing the commonwealth to the center of the battle for control of Congress. Speaker Don Scott joins The Weeknight after calling a special session today. Plus: Trump's DOJ will monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey in their elections next week. MSNBC Legal Analyst Mary McCord and former Trump White House press secretary Sarah Matthews to break down this administration's latest assault on free and fair elections.

As the government shutdown extends into its fifth week, food access for more than 40 million Americans is now in jeopardy. Nevada AG Aaron Ford and AFGE Union President Everett Kelley join The Weeknight to explain what's at stake. And, in a brazen attempt to upend the Constitution, Trump and his allies are floating the possibility of a third term in office. MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin and Law Professor Rachel VanLandingham join The Weeknight to sound the alarm on this escalating threat.

Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight as new reporting reveals Trump's DHS is pushing misleading propaganda videos to glamorize deportations. Plus, the latest on the investigation into Trump's $230M DOJ settlement demand. And, as Trump carries out his demo of the East Wing for a gilded ballroom, SNAP food assistance and other critical programs are on the line for millions of Americans. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight as the government shutdown drags into its fifth week.

Trump's Pentagon has reportedly ordered the National Guard to establish "quick reaction" forces in all 50 states trained to respond to civil unrest. Marc Elias joins The Weeknight as Trump escalates his authoritarian threats against the American people. Plus: Rep. Eugene Vindman of the House Armed Services Committee joins The Weeknight to explain why Democrats are furious over a briefing on the Trump administration's recent boat strikes. 

Donald Trump is now saying that he will provide SNAP funding once he gets clarity from his lawyers on "how we can legally fund" the program. This comes after a federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump Administration must use backup funds to keep the SNAP food assistance program running during the shutdown. The Weeknight hosts discuss the national ramifications with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Jill Dixon, the President of the New Mexico Association of Food Banks, and Tommy Sheridan, the Deputy Director at the National Head Start Association. Plus, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are finally seeing some accountability in the United Kingdom, yet Republicans in Congress still refuse to act. MSNBC Legal Analyst Catherine Christian and former Assistant U.S. Attorney Mimi Rocah join The Weeknight to discuss.

7pm: Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Tina Smith are back from Miami after talking to Obamacare customers facing rising health costs, while gridlock in Washington, D.C. drags on. They join The Weeknight live as the battle over health care and the shutdown's fallout intensifies. And, former associate counsel to President Obama Ian Bassin joins with MSNBC Political Analyst Cornell Belcher to discuss the consequential governors' races in New Jersey and Virginia ahead of Election Day. 

8pm: Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight with the latest amid the government shutdown. Plus, The Trump shutdown is pushing non-profits to the brink as families face shrinking food aid. Catholic Charities USA CEO Kerry Alys Robinson and Share our Strength CEO Anne Filipic join The Weeknight to share the challenges they're facing and what is at stake for millions of Americans.

DNC chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight to lay out what he thinks last night's blue wave means for 2026. And, The Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump's use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, who led a 12-state coalition challenging the move, joins The Weeknight to explain what's at stake. Plus: Latino voters swing key races back to Democrats as the shutdown fight grows. Sen. Ruben Gallego joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the results.

Democrats are energized by big election wins and now see new openings in key Senate races. With the shutdown spiraling and Trump ramping up pressure on his own party to nix the filibuster, Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester joins The Weeknight to break down what comes next. And, MSNBC Legal Analyst Mary McCord joins former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori with the latest as MSNBC reports Trump's DOJ is preparing to issue a series of subpoenas in its escalating retribution campaign against the President's critics. 

Today, Democratic senators proposed a deal to end the government shutdown by extending ACA subsidies for a year. Republicans say that's a non-starter. Sen. Chris Coons joins The Weeknight with more on where things stand. Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom will headline a rally in Texas tomorrow following his big redistricting win on Election Day. John Bisognano, President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, and Abha Khanna, Partner at Elias Law Group, join The Weeknight to explain how Democrats are trying to counter GOP gerrymandering efforts ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

7pm: As Trump's policies squeeze families and flights are canceled nationwide, the Senate is voting on the compromise funding package to reopen the government. Rep. Brendan Boyle joins The Weeknight to break down what happens next. And, Democrats just scored a blue sweep across the country, notching record-breaking wins even in red states. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval  joins The Weeknight to talk about what fueled the victories, including his defeat over JD Vance's brother.

8pm: Rep. Jamie Raskin joins The Weeknight to unpack what a potential end to the government shutdown could mean for the Epstein files and Rep-Elect Adelita Grijalva's swearing in. Plus, Media Matters President and CEO Angelo Carusone joins the conversation with MSNBC Political Analyst Tim Miller as Democrats look optimistically towards the 2026 midterms.

Re.-Elect Adelita Grijalva joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the shutdown and what her vote could mean for the Epstein files once she's in office. Plus: From air traffic controllers working odd jobs to Main Street businesses crushed by health care spikes, Trump insists it's all "a con job" and that the economy is "the strongest it's ever been." Rep. James Walkinshaw joins The Weeknight to respond.

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins The Weeknight with the latest as the House prepares to vote on a Senate-approved resolution to end the government shutdown. Plus: The White House ramps up pressure on Republicans over the Epstein files as the House moves toward a showdown vote. Rep. Yassamin Ansari joins us as newly sworn-in Rep. Grijalva takes her seat.

Rep. Eric Swalwell joins The Weeknight for his first TV interview since a Trump official referred him for a federal criminal investigation over mortgage fraud. Plus, fallout from the Epstein emails is rocking the White House and could soon reveal a deep divide within the Republican party. Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to discuss the latest drop and what we should expect next.

As the Epstein scandal engulfs Trump's presidency, survivors of the late sex offender are demanding Congress release the Epstein files. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori and MSNBC Political Analyst Michelle Goldberg join The Weeknight to break it down. And, while the government shutdown may be over, Affordable Care Act subsidies are stalled, premiums are rising, and millions are caught in the middle. Health equity advocate Dr. Uche Blackstock joins The Weeknight to discuss the future of affordability and access to care.

7pm: Former Trump White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews and MS Now Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg join The Weeknight with the latest aslawmakers gear up for a big Epstein vote, as Trump says he will sign a bill to release the files if it can pass hurdles in Congress. And, a rift is growing between Trump and his long-time ally and supporter Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene because of the Epstein files. Christina Greer, Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University, joins the conversation.

8pm: With lawmakers voting tomorrow, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse have released a powerful new video and will stand with bipartisan lawmakers to demand transparency. One of those survivors joins The Weeknight. And, Trump's use of presidential pardons to exonerate more January 6th defendants is backfiring. Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer and New York Times Columnist David French explain why.

Rep. Lateefah Simon, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to unpack the House vote to release the Epstein files, and whether it marks real Republican pushback against Trump or a momentary break. Plus: Annie Farmer, a survivor of Epstein's abuse, and attorney Jennifer Freeman join The Weeknight to talk about the power of survivor voices now that Congress has moved one step closer to releasing the Epstein files.

Attorney General Pam Bondi now says "new information" forced her to reopen the DOJ's case into Jeffrey Epstein, as the bill to release the Epstein files heads to Trump's desk for a signature. We dig into what comes next with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) from the House Oversight Committee. Plus, Several Democratic lawmakers posted a video calling on members of the military and intelligence community to stand up for the Constitution, telling them they "can refuse illegal orders." Navy veteran Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joins The Weeknight to explain the message and its risks.

Trump calls for executing his political enemies in chilling, violent posts. Retired Army Ranger Rep. Jason Crow, one of the lawmakers in the video that sparked the outburst, joins The Weeknight to answer the President's unprecedented charge of sedition "punishable by death." Plus, a federal grand jury is investigating two Trump officials as they struggle to carry out the President's retribution campaign. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin and Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters, join to explain what may come next. 

Former Naval Reserve Intelligence Officer Rep. Maggie Goodlander joins The Weeknight to discuss the threats and the video she and other Democrats shared that sparked violent threats and backlash from President Trump. Plus, House Oversight Chairman James Comer announced Jeffrey Epstein's main accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, is expected to plead the fifth in the Committee's ongoing investigation into the late sex offender. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou and MS NOW Political Analyst Michelle Goldberg join to break down the latest in the Epstein scandal. 

7pm: A federal judge dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after finding Trump's prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not lawfully appointed. MS NOW legal analyst Charles Coleman and former Justice Department Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer join The Weeknight to react. Plus, Democracy Docket Founder Marc Elias joins The Weeknight ahead of a potential Supreme Court decision on Texas' rigged congressional maps.

8pm: Trump is continuing to attack members of Congress. Now, the Pentagon is targeting Arizona Senator Mark Kelly after he urged members of the military to refuse illegal orders. Former White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews joins The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Congressman Eric Swalwell weighs in on Trump's latest escalations against democrats and how he plans to take on the president.

The six democrats who released a video reminding service members of their oath to the Constitution are being asked to sit down for interviews with the FBI. This comes as the cases against Trump's political foes continue to unravel. MS NOW legal analyst Lisa Rubin and former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori join the table to break down the latest developments. Plus, Congressman Dan Goldman joins The Weeknight to discuss exclusive MS NOW reporting that Trump might be tiring of FBI Director Kash Patel. And Rep. Seth Moulton joins to discuss peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Two national guard members were shot in Washington, DC. The Weeknight hosts are joined by MS NOW reporters and analysts to break down the latest developments. Plus, Rep. Chris DeLuzio joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump's retribution campaign against Democrats in Congress.

7pm: Democrats and Republicans are raising questions about the legality of boat strikes being conducted by the U.S. military. The Weeknight hosts are joined by Senator Jacky Rosen of the Armed Services Committee, former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, and retired Lieutenant Colonel Rachel VanLandingham to break down the latest developments. Plus, Indiana lawmakers are being targeted after rejecting Donald Trump's gerrymandered congressional map. John Bisognano, the President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, and Neera Tanden, the President and CEO of the Center for American Progress, join the Weeknight to discuss.

8pm: Donald Trump's handpicked prosecutors aren't standing up in court. Rep. LaMonica McIver and MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord join the table after an appeals court disqualified Alina Habba from serving as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Plus, Rep. Sarah McBride joins The Weeknight hosts as Republicans scramble to find a solution to their manufactured healthcare crisis.

The Trump Administration is trying to justify its legally dubious boat strikes in international waters. Retired Lt. Gen. Stephen Twitty and retired Lt. Col. Dan Maurer weigh in. Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins The Weeknight hosts to respond to new reports that Trump's DOJ is considering a new indictment against James Comey.

Sources tell MS NOW The Pentagon's independent watchdog has found that Pete Hegseth shared classified information over Signal and put American troops at risk. Rep. Eugene Vindman of the House Armed Services Committee and retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling weigh in. Plus, former Federal Prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins The Weeknight as House Oversight Democrats release new photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.

MS NOW confirms a grand jury decided not to issue a second indictment against New York AG Letitia James. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin breaks down the latest in Trump's failing retribution campaign. Plus, Pete Hegseth is facing more scrutiny over the new report on his Signal communications and today's classified briefing on the Pentagon's boat strikes. Rep. Chris Deluzio, one of the Democrats targeted by President Trump for saying troops can refuse illegal orders, joins The Weeknight to discuss. And, hosts respond to breaking news at the Supreme Court, which just green-lighted Texas to use its new gerrymandered congressional map ahead of next year's midterms. 

Defense Secy. Pete Hegseth is doubling down on the legality of his boat strikes, despite growing alarm from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. MS NOW Military Analyst and retired 4-star Army General Barry McCafferty joins The Weeknight to break it down with retired Navy JAG officer Todd Huntey. Plus: MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin and Brendan Ballou, former federal prosecutor, react to new reporting indicating the January 6th pipe bomber supported President Trump. 

7pm: Democrats are pushing for transparency in Pete Hegseth's boat strikes scandal. Former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg join The Weeknight to explain what comes next. Plus, it's a make-or-break week in Indiana as the state senate takes up Trump's push for mid-decade redistricting. Former U.S. Senator from Indiana Joseph Donnelly and Abha Khan, partner at Elias Law Group, join The Weeknight to break it down. 

8pm: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro joins The Weeknight to discuss the economic strain Americans are facing, as President Trump heads to the Keystone state to address the affordability crisis. And, Trump loyalist turned U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has announced she's leaving her post after an appeals court ruled her appointment was unlawful. MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord and President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to break it down. 

Trump is in Pennsylvania touting "A-plus-plus…" economic success as prices surge and even his own voters say he's losing the inflation fight. Now, his team says they're putting him "on the ballot"in 2026. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA) joins The Weeknight to respond. And, Trump's DOJ now has 10 days to cough up the Epstein files under the transparency law. House Oversight Cmte Ranking Member Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) joins The Weeknight to discuss.

President Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker near the Venezuelan coastline in a major escalation against President Nicolas Maduro. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight to respond. And, in an attempt to focus his messaging on the economy, Donald Trump mocked everyday Americans while returning to an old talking point: Americans should make do with less. Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins The Weeknight to discuss this and more.

The Trump Administration continues to evade calls for transparency regarding the legal dubious boat strikes and the seized oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela. Rep. Ro Khanna of the Armed Services Committee joins The Weeknight to weigh in. Plus, Rep. Dan Goldman joins the table to discuss two issues that Republicans are afraid to talk about: affordability and healthcare. And, MS NOW's Lisa Rubin and Charles Coleman join to discuss the latest failed indictment against NY Attorney General Letitia James.

House Oversight Democrats have released dozens of new photos from Epstein's estate, offering a glimpse into what they say is a massive archive now under congressional review. Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor and senior writer for Politico Magazine joins The Weeknight with MS NOW legal analyst Kristy Greenberg to break it down. And, as the Trump administration doubles down on the legitimacy of its legally dubious boat strikes in South America, top Democrats are demanding Secy. Pete Hegseth release the complete, unedited video of the September 2nd attack. Todd Huntley, a retired Navy Judge Advocate General joins the conversation. 

7pm: Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins The Weeknight to break down what's happening inside the DOJ. And, Media Matters President Angelo Carusone joins The Weeknight to respond to the latest efforts by the Trump administration to interfere with how states manage and monitor federal elections. 

8pm: Sen. Chris Coons joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump's latest threats against Venezuela. Plus, the senator's new essay on how democrats should sharpen their message heading into 2026. And, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg joins The Weeknight with the latest following Sunday's mass shooting on Brown University's campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

The hosts react to a bombshell interview by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Then, Sen. Ruben Gallego joins The Weeknight to react and demand answers after an unsatisfactory briefing from Secy. Hegseth and Marco Rubio on dubious boat strikes in international waters. And, DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight as House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not bring a vote to extend Obamacare subsidies, all but ensuring they expire and drive premiums higher for millions. Even Republicans are furious, with Rep. Mike Lawler calling it "absolute B.S."

Fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers, behind closed doors, that he gathered "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" that Trump schemed to overturn the 2020 election. Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins The Weeknight to unpack the testimony. Plus: Democratic lawmakers are warning the DOJ of repercussions if they do not release the Epstein files by Friday's deadline. Senator Jeff Merkley, a lead Senate sponsor on the files' release, joins The Weeknight to discuss.

House Oversight Democrats have released over 60 new photos from the Epstein estate ahead of the Trump DOJ's Friday deadline to release the Epstein files. Mary McCord, Former Acting Assistant Attorney General for national security at the Justice Department, and former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann join The Weeknight to explain what's in the photos, and what can happen ahead of tomorrow's deadline. Plus, House Minority Whip, Rep. Katherine Clark, joins The Weeknight to discuss the GOP's failure to find relief for Americans who are panicking over surging health care premiums.

Rep. Robert Garcia, who first pushed for the release of the Epstein files, joins The Weeknight to discuss what he's seen so far. Plus, Epstein survivor Annie Farmer and her attorney, Jennifer Freeman, joins to discuss the DOJ's release of a trove of documents and what this moment means for survivors.

As Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vows Senate action on the Epstein files and House members weigh contempt, Rep. Melanie Stansbury joins The Weeknight to discuss accountability efforts. Plus, the hosts react to exclusive MS NOW reporting about FBI Director Kash Patel's demands for luxury transportation.

Survivor and anti-trafficking advocate Liz Stein joins The Weeknight as pressure builds for real transparency in the Epstein scandal. Plus, MS NOW Political Analyst Molly Jong-Fast joins with Media Matters President Angelo Carusone to respond to the dangers of media censorship in the Trump era.

Top House Democrats say "we are witnessing a criminal White House coverup" over the partial Epstein files release and warn Trump's DOJ: "We are just getting started." Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins The Weeknight to weigh in. Plus, the hosts respond to the Supreme Court's decision to block Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Illinois. 

7pm: It has been ten days since the Department of Justice failed to release all of the Epstein files. MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord and Politico Magazine's Ankush Khardori join The Weeknight to discuss the latest developments and upcoming deadlines. Plus, Daniel Koh and Sarah Matthews join the table to break down Trump's latest idea to boost the economy.

8pm: Donald Trump met with another world leader at Mar-a-Lago today, and while answering questions, he seemed to take Vladimir Putin's side on alleged strikes in Russia. Former Ambassador Michael McFaul and Former Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Chris Meagher join The Weeknight to react. And, Rep. Madeleine Dean joins to discuss the challenges facing Congress when members return to Washington next week.

Trump's Department of Justice is facing more legal deadlines, as it continues to defy the law requiring it to release all of the Epstein files. Rep. Robert Garcia of the Oversight Committee joins The Weeknight to discuss how Congress can hold this administration accountable. Plus, Anthony Coley and Melissa Murray join to discuss new MS NOW reporting on Trump's border czar Tom Homan and the state of the Justice Department. 

7pm: Sen. Chris Coons responds to Trump's chaotic foreign policy in Venezuela. Plus, former police officers Michael Fanone and Harry Dunne, who defended the Capitol on January 6th, discuss the dark day in American history on the eve of the 5th anniversary of the Insurrection.

8pm: Former FBI Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight as Trump sets his sights on nations beyond Venezuela. Plus, Sen. Andy Kim responds to the Pentagon's new proceedings against Sen. Mark Kelly that could downgrade his military rank and strip him of retirement pay. And, MS NOW Senior Political and National Reporter Jacob Soboroff recalls the devastating wildfires that transformed his hometown in his brand new book, "Firestorm: The Great Los Angeles Fires and America's New Age of Disaster." 

Five years after the January 6 insurrection, Trump is doubling down on a revisionist narrative claiming the attack was a democratic fabrication. Sen. Jacky Rosen joins The Weeknight to set the record straight. Plus, Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Retired Navy JAG Todd Huntly break down the likely motives for Trump's unprompted intervention in Venezuela. 

Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins The Weeknight to respond to the latest in Minneapolis, where an ICE agent shot and killed a woman during an immigration operation. Also joining the conversation, MS NOW reporter Alex Tabet from Minneapolis, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Rob D'Amico, and Andrea Flores, Former DHS and White Official and founder of America's Promise. 

The Trump administration is freezing local authorities out of the investigation into the shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent. Plus, Members of Congress just voted to extend crucial health care subsidies for millions of Americans. Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins The Weeknight with the latest. And, Sen. Ruben Gallego joins to discuss Trump's military overreach, following the Senate's bipartisan advancement of a War Powers Resolution that would limit his actions in Venezuela.

Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) and Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-OR) react to The Trump administration's defense of an ICE agent after he shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis. Plus, Rep. Robert Garcia joins the show to explain why he and House Oversight Dems are demanding AG Pam Bondi testify before Congress on the botched rollout of the Epstein files.

Rep. Brendan Boyle joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump's latest political target: Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Plus, the hosts react to new details about Renee Good, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent last week. 

Rep. Robin Kelly has announced plans to file articles of impeachment against DHS Secy. Kristi Noem following last week's shooting in Minneapolis. She'll join the table to break down how she and other Democrats are fighting back to hold ICE accountable. Plus, breaking news from the New York Times explains the Trump administration may have committed a war crime during its first boat strike in the Caribbean last year. Retired JAGs Todd Huntley and Rachel VanLandingham join The Weeknight to discuss.

Several federal prosecutors have resigned after the DOJ's Civil Rights Division decided not to investigate last week's ICE shooting in Minneapolis. And Donald Trump was caught on video flipping off someone at an auto plant in Michigan. Rep. Ro Khanna joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus: Trump lashed out at 5 Republican senators who supported the Venezuela War Powers Resolution. Sen. Tim Kaine, who filed the resolution, joins The Weeknight to detail those lawmakers' reactions.

Rep. Jason Crow is jone of the Democrats contacted by the DOJ after appearing in a video urging military members to refuse illegal orders. He joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, a week after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, support for the agency is collapsing. Rep. Jared Moskowitz joins The Weeknight to discuss Democrats' latest moves to hold DHS accountable.

Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota joins The Weeknight to respond to ICE's escalating violence against protestors in Minneapolis following last week's fatal shooting of Renee Good. Plus, Washington Post columnist Max Boot and MS NOW senior national security reporter David Rohde break down Trump's latest threats to Venezuela and Greenland. 

MS NOW justice and security analyst Ken Dilanian joins the conversation with Ex-DHS and White House official Andrea Flores and MS NOW political analyst Tim Miller to break down the Trump administration's new investigation into MN Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry. Plus, Rep. James Walkinshaw joins The Weeknight just after his trip to Minneapolis for Democrats' field hearing, "Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota." He heard first-hand accounts of ICE's brutal actions and brings the details.

7pm: Rep. Gregory Meeks just returned from Denmark and joins The Weeknight to break down what Trump's warning letter means for repeated threats against Greenland. Also joining the conversation: MS NOW international affairs analyst and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and former Trump White House official Sarah Matthews. 

8pm: As Trump threatens to escalate the militarization of Minneapolis, new polling reveals only 38% of Americans approve of his handling of immigration. Joining The Weeknight to respond: MS NOW national security and intelligence analyst Michael Feinberg, President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone, and Minnesota State Rep. Aisha Gomez. 

Today marks one year of Donald Trump's second term. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias joins The Weeknight to break down the president's actions and the administration's impact over the past year. Plus: Trump's Justice Department is escalating its investigation into a list of Democratic officials in Minnesota over their response to ICE's violent actions in their state. One of those officials, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, joins The Weeknight to respond.

Lawmakers are expected to question Jack Smith Thursday on his investigations into Donald Trump. Rep. Ro Khanna joins The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Trump is claiming he has secured a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland with NATO after pressuring our European allies in an unhinged address in Davos. Ret. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling and Robert Kagan, contributing writer for the Atlantic, join The Weeknight to break it down. 

Following former Special Counsel Jack Smith's testimony about his investigations into Donald Trump, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, who questioned Smith today, and former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who watched from the gallery, join the conversation. 

Maine Gov. Janet Mills is blasting ICE, calling them "secret police" as federal immigration operations expand in her state. She joins The Weeknight to discuss the increasingly violent tactics. Plus, former FBI agent and MS NOW national security and intelligence analyst Michael Feinberg joins The Weeknight to explain why FBI Director Kash Patel just fired at least 6 agency leaders linked to the criminal investigations of Donald Trump. 

7pm: After speaking with Donald Trump, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says his main ask was that operation metro surge end… he now says some federal agents will begin leaving the area tomorrow. St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her joins The Weeknight to weigh in..

8pm: Senate Dems are vowing to oppose a spending bill that includes ICE funding, growing the risk of a government shutdown at the end of January. Sen. Chris Coons joins The Weeknight to discuss. 

Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias joins the hosts to break down what's next for the immigration crackdown in Minnesota as Customs and Border Patrol leader Greg Bovino leaves Minneapolis. Plus: Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight with the latest as House Dems threaten to impeach DHS Secy. Kristi Noem if Trump doesn't fire her first.

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto is introducing new legislation to redirect excessive ICE funding to local police as a growing number of Republicans are demanding an investigation into Alex Pretti's shooting. She joins The Weeknight to discuss.  And, Texans are marching in solidarity with families being held at a nearby ICE detention facility, following the arrest and detention of a 5-year-old boy. Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins our hosts with the latest.

Sen. Blumenthal joins The Weeknight to break down details of a newly reached deal to keep the government open. Plus, MS NOW political analyst Tim Miller and former DHS chief of staff Miles Taylor discuss the latest in Minneapolis as Border Czar Tom Homan hints at withdrawing federal troops from the city. 

MS NOW political contributor and Editor-at-Large for The 19th Errin Haines joins The Weeknight with MS NOW legal analyst Mary McCord to respond to former cable news host Don Lemon's release from police custody after being arrested for covering a protest at a church in Minnesota, amid state-wide protests against ICE. Plus, the Senate just passed a funding package, but not in time to avert a shutdown. Sen. Ruben Gallego joins with the latest. 

7pm: A group of local prosecutors are teaming up to fight back against ICE. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner join to discuss how they plan to hold federal agents accountable. Plus, Maryland is the latest state to stand up to the Trump administration's partisan redistricting efforts. Gov. Wes Moore joins The Weeknight with the results of today's vote that would make all eight congressional seats in his state Democratic.

8pm: Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member on the House Oversight Committee, joins the table as victims say the Justice Department's redaction failures seem like an intimidation tactic. Plus, pressure is growing on the Justice Department to investigate border czar Tom Homan as ICE operations expand in Minnesota. Sen. Jacky Rosen joins The Weeknight to discuss why she is demanding a robust federal probe.

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez of Illinois, member of the Homeland Security Committee, joins The Weeknight with MS NOW senior political and national reporter Jacob Soboroff following today's hearing on ICE's brutal immigration tactics. And, Maine Gov. Janet Mills joins the conversation to discuss her demands that DHS release the full list of the 206 ICE detainees in her state.

Fulton County, Georgia Commissioner Dana Barrett joins The Weeknight to discuss the latest on the county's fight for more answers. Plus: the Trump administration says it's withdrawing 700 federal agents from Minneapolis, but local officials do not think it's enough to justify a de-escalation of force. Rep. Adelita Grijalva joins The Weeknight to respond.

Lawmakers received a redacted whistleblower complaint against ODNI Director Tulsi Gabbard after months of delay. Additionally, a democratic senator's brief and ominous letter to CIA Director John Ratcliffe is raising concerns. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to discuss what that could mean. Plus: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says she "can't guarantee" ICE agents won't be near polling sites this November. MS NOW analyst Eddie Glaude weighs in on Donald Trump's attempts to undermine the vote in Democratic strongholds.

Leader Hakeem Jeffries and even some members from the President's own party are condemning the racist video posted on Donald Trump's social media. Jason Johnson and Michelle Goldberg join The Weeknight hosts react. Plus, Trump's FBI is inviting secretaries of state to a meeting about the 2026 elections. Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who received one of those invites, and MS NOW legal analyst Joyce Vance join The Weeknight to discuss. And the Department of Homeland Security is saying they wanted to speed up the deportation of Liam Ramos and his family. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who met Liam at a Texas detention center, reacts.

7pm: Rep. Melanie Stansbury joins The Weeknight to explain what she saw at Ghislaine Maxwell's deposition, as Democrats take their first look at unredacted Epstein files. Plus, global superstar Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl Halftime show into a celebration of culture, history, and unity. Andrea Flores, former DHS and White House official, and author Maya Rupert join The Weeknight to explain the performance's significance. 

8pm: As new reporting suggests a reduction in staffing inside Trump's Department of Justice, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard finds herself in political turmoil over top secret whistleblower complaint. MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg and Former DHS Chief of Staff Miles Taylor join the hosts to react to a slew of federal agencies in crisis. Plus: Survivors of Epstein's abuse are demanding a full release of the DOJ's files in a new ad. Liz Stein, a survivor and advocate of Epstein's abuse and Lauren Hersh, National Director of World Without Exploitation join to renew calls for transparency from Trump's DOJ.

Marc Elias joins the hosts to break down what was in a newly unsealed affidavit used to launch an FBI raid at a Fulton County Elections facility. Plus, DHS leaders were grilled by House Democrats in the first Homeland Security oversight hearing since the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Rep. Daniel Goldman, who blasted DHS officials today for "outright fascist" tactics, joins The Weeknight. Then: Exclusive to The Weeknight: A new House Budget Committee report finds personal bankruptcies are surging under Trump, hitting their highest levels since 2019 as filings rise in nearly every state. Rep. Brendan Boyle, the committee's ranking member, joins us to break down the data.

Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins The Weeknight to discuss what comes next after a contentious hearing with AG Pam Bondi. Plus, a federal grand jury declined to indict Democratic lawmakers who posted a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders from the Trump administration. Rep. Jason Crow, one of the lawmakers targeted, joins The Weeknight to respond.

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins The Weeknight to discuss the stakes and what happens next following the Senate's failure to agree on funding requirements for DHS. Plus: Border Czar Tom Homan says a pullback in Minnesota's aggressive immigration crackdown is underway. Minnesota State Rep. Aisha Gomez joins The Weeknight to the months of chaos in her state and what comes next.

DHS is mired in chaos, ahead of a partial government shutdown. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to unpack the latest. Plus: Don Lemon just filed a motion to obtain grand jury transcripts after pleading not guilty to civil rights charges in Minnesota tied to his coverage of a church protest. Editor at large of The 19th and NABJ president Errin Haines joins the hosts to discuss.

7pm: Rep. James Walkinshaw of the House Oversight Cmte. joins The Weeknight to respond to growing outrage from lawmakers over a newly released list of names from the Epstein files. Plus, Media Matters President Angelo Carusone and former Trump White House official Sarah Matthews join to explain why the White House is doubling down on voter fraud claims ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

8pm: MS NOW Political Analyst, pollster and Democratic Strategist Cornell Belcher joins The Weeknight to discuss Fmr. President Barack Obama's concerns with the current administration and political climate. Plus: Protests against DHS' immigration enforcement operations are raging nationwide while the agency remains shut down. Former acting ICE Chief of Staff Deborah Fleischaker and Former DHS General Counsel Steve Bunnell join The Weeknight to break down the Trump administration's contradicting claims they're pulling back on operations.

A rare reminder that accountability is possible for the Trump administration as DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin steps aside from her post, and lawmakers prepare to interview Les Wexner, who was named repeatedly in the Epstein files. Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to break it all down. And, the hosts look back on the legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who passed away today at the age of 84. 

In a roughly six-hour-long deposition with the House Oversight Committee, billionaire Les Wexner admitted to travelling to Jeffrey Epstein's island but denied having any close relationship to the late sex offender. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou and Miami Herald investigative reporter Ben Wieder join The Weeknight to break down the latest. And, we are less than two weeks away from the first primary races of 2026, and the GOP is scrambling to find its midterm messaging. Ezra Levin, co-executive dir. of Indivisible, joins The Weeknight as Americans plan to hit the streets in "No Kings" events nationwide. 

Rep. Melanie Stansbury and New Mexico State Rep. Andrea Romero join The Weeknight to respond to the latest developments in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Plus, President Trump has landed in Georgia as the state's election board weighs the FBI's seizure of election records in Fulton County. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias joins The Weeknight to explain what this latest escalation from his administration means ahead of the midterm election.

Joining The Weeknight to unpack the Supreme Court's stunning decision to strike down Trump's sweeping tariff plan, and what comes next: Senior Writer for Slate, Mark Joseph Stern, and Democracy Forward President and CEO Skye Perryman. Plus: U.K. Police are searching a mansion used by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor following his arrest over ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Liz Stein, a survivor of Epstein's abuse and anti-trafficking advocate, joins to discuss justice for victims in the U.S.

7pm: As Epstein fallout intensifies ahead of the State of the Union address and an ICE whistleblower prepares to testify Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Richard Blumenthal join The Weeknight to respond.

8pm: Democrats are going on offense in the heart of Trump country, mapping out a 2026 comeback while mounting a full-scale counter to the State of the Union and bracing for a high-stakes showdown. Special guest Robert De Niro joins The Weeknight.

MS NOW has confirmed Trump's DOJ may be withholding documents connected to interviews with a woman who accused both Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump of sexual assault.Rep. Robert Garcia joins the Weeknight to respond. And, Trump's new 10% global tariff kicked in yesterday, as new polling reveals widespread unpopularity for his controversial economic policy. Sen. Ed Markey joins The Weeknight to explain the long-lasting impacts of tariffs on everyday Americans.

Following the House Oversight Committee's deposition of Hillary Clinton, two members of that committee, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and Rep. Melanie Stansbury, join The Weeknight to react. Plus, Trump's Department of Justice is backtracking on those missing Epstein files, as FBI Director Kash Patel fires more FBI staff. MS NOW legal analyst Mary McCord joins the conversation.

Rep. Wesley Bell (D-MO) was in the room for former President Bill Clinton's testimony about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. He joins The Weeknight with what really happened behind those doors. Plus, Democratic AGs move to block the President's plans to rewrite election rules ahead of the midterms. California AG Rob Bonta joins The Weeknight as the legal fight escalates.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced sharp questions from the House Judiciary Committee over aggressive ICE tactics and DHS spending. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove was there and joins The Weeknight with her reaction. And, the bipartisan Senate war powers resolution to stop Trump's war in Iran failed this afternoon, with only one Republican voting to rein in the President. MS NOW Political Analyst Richard Stengel and former Democratic congressman Max Rose of New York join to respond. 

Ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee Sen. Gary Peters joins The Weeknight to respond to the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and what comes next for the agency. And, Trump's Justice Department just uploaded three redacted FBI documents that were missing from its initial release of the Epstein files. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin joins to explain what information has been released. 

The War in Iran is already taking an economic toll on Americans. Plus,top Oversight Democrat, Rep. Robert Garcia, joins The Weeknight as the House Oversight committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi in its Epstein probe. And, Kristi Noem is out at DHS but Democrats say the reckoning is just beginning. Investigations are looming as a confirmation fight brews over Trump's replacement. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison responds to the latest developments.

7pm: Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight ahead of a closed-door briefing, as lawmakers press the administration to justify the War in Iran. And, the Justice Department has subpoenaed 2020 election records in Arizona's largest county as the president pushes Congress to pass a restrictive voter ID law. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias joins The Weeknight as the administration escalates its push to tighten control over U.S. elections.

8pm:  Rep. Jamie Raskin joins The Weeknight as pressure mounts on the DOJ and calls grow on Capitol Hill for a reckoning over the botched Epstein file rollout. And, 22 state attorneys general are pushing back against the Trump administration's latest justification for tariffs, despite last month's Supreme Court ruling. Two of those attorneys general, Dan Rayfield of Oregon and Kris Mayes of Arizona, join The Weeknight to discuss their new lawsuit. 

A group of Senate Democrats is demanding public testimony from the Trump administration over the war in Iran, threatening to force additional war powers votes if their GOP colleagues don't comply. One of those Democrats, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, joins The Weeknight. And, MS NOW's Ali Velshi delivers the latest results in the Georgia special election to fill the seat of fmr. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor-Greene.   

Today, the House Oversight Cmte. questioned Jeffrey Epstein's former accountant and estate co-executor, who has denied any knowledge of his abuse. Rep. James Walkinshaw was there and will join The Weeknight to break it down. California Congressman Kevin Kiley is leaving the Republican party and registering as an Independent in his re-election bid for a new democratic leaning district. He joins to discuss the move.

As the war in Iran enters day 13, the Trump administration is doubling down on misinformation, miscalculations, and misplaced priorities to justify its erratic aggression in the region. Sen. Chris Coons joins The Weeknight to respond. And, the war's economic consequences are already rippling worldwide, with oil and fertilizer prices spiking. Rep. Brendan Boyle joins The Weeknight to discuss the long-term impact on Americans-- at the gas station and beyond.

Following a federal judge's decision to toss out the Trump administration's case against Jerome Powell, President and CEO of Democracy Forward Skye Perryman and MS NOW Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian join The Weeknight. And, six U.S. service members are dead after a military tanker crash tied to Trump's Iran war. Fmr. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall and Tom Nichols, Staff Writer at The Atlantic join as the administration downplays risks, threatens Iran's leaders, and shrugs off fears about a global oil shock. 

7pm: President Trump is attack the media over its coverage of the War in Iran, while trying, and failing, to build a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, a bipartisan group of senators is demanding an audit of the Justice Department's redactions in the Epstein files. This as New Mexico authorities carried out a search at Epstein's "Zorro Ranch." Sen. Ben Ray Luján joins The Weeknight.

8pm: President Trump claims the War with Iran will be over "soon," but new reporting suggests the Iranian regime is digging in. Plus, Congressional Democrats are launching a new effort to train the next generation of party leaders and organizers. Reps. Jamie Raskin and Maxwell Frost join The Weeknight to discuss "Democracy Summer 2026" and the perjury probe just launched into DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

House Oversight is demanding testimony from AG Pam Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files, issuing a subpoena for her appearance before the committee on April 14. Rep. Jared Moskowitz joins The Weeknight to weigh in. And, MS NOW's Ali Velshi is at the board with the latest out of Illinois, as polls close in primary races for the state's next governor, an open U.S. Senate seat, and all 17 U.S. House districts. 

Democrats walked out of a private briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) called that briefing a "fake hearing."  He joins The Weeknight with the latest. And, Markwayne Mullin, the Trump administration's nominee to head DHS, dodged questions about breaking the law to follow Trump's orders. Sen. Gary Peters joins The Weeknight as concerns grow over Trump's pick to take over Kristi Noem's post.

The House Oversight Cmte. just wrapped up a deposition with Jeffrey Epstein's personal attorney. Rep. Summer Lee joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the latest, following yesterday's closed-door briefing with AG Pam Bondi. And, Sen. Jacky Rosen joins the table as the GOP struggles to spin the economic toll of Trump's war in Iran. This, after the Senate blocked a war powers resolution that would have halted further aggression in the region.

Republicans are forcing senators to work through the weekend to push Donald Trump's voter suppression bill, as the fight over DHS funding continues. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joins The Weeknight to break down what's at stake. And, Trump is escalating his campaign against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, continuing to push a criminal investigation into Powell's testimony about Federal Reserve renovations. That move comes even after a federal judge effectively shut it down, calling the subpoenas a pretext to pressure the Fed to cut interest rates. The latest escalation raises new concerns about political interference with the central bank.

7pm: Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to react to the latest developments out of Trump's war with Iran, as gas prices steadily rise for Americans nationwide. And, the Supreme Court appeared skeptical of a law that allows mail-in ballots to be counted if they arrive after Election Day. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias joins the table to explain what this signals for voting rights ahead of the November midterms. 

8pm: Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester joins The Weeknight as the Senate votes to confirm Trump's pick for DHS Secretary. Plus: Rep. Ro Khanna joins The Weeknight to discuss the WSJ reporting that thousands of U.S. Marines are slated to arrive in the Middle East as Trump sets a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Thousands of troops are preparing to head to the Middle East, as President Trump searches for an off-ramp to end his war of choice with Iran. The Weeknight hosts are joined by former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul and Professor Oona Hathaway to break down the latest mixed messages from the administration. Plus, the House Oversight Committee released new deposition videos of Jeffrey Epstein associates Darren Indyke and Richard Kahn. Rep. Melanie Stansbury of the Oversight Committee joins the hosts to react. And Sen. Tammy Baldwin discusses the latest on Congress' fight over DHS funding.

MS NOW Washington Correspondent Jackie Alemany reports new details about the Special Counsel's investigation into Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. Plus, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is now suing the Trump administration for access to key evidence in three shootings involving federal agents. He joins The Weeknight to break it down. And Rep. James Walkinshaw joins The Weeknight to detail the Oversight Committee's findings of widespread negligence in previous Epstein investigations. This after 13 hours of testimony footage from Jeffrey Epstein's former accountant and attorney was released.

Trump is walking back his threat to "obliterate" Iran's power infrastructure, extending the negotiation deadline with Iran by 10 days. The Weeknight hosts and guests respond. This, as the Pentagon says they're weighing a "final blow" on the war in Iran. Rep. Madeleine Dean joins The Weeknight to respond.

 Instead of negotiating with Democrats, House Speaker Mike Johnson is advancing a temporary plan to fund ICE operations. Rep. Eric Swalwell joins The Weeknight to discuss the latest on the shutdown battle. Plus, a look ahead of the "No Kings" protests scheduled nationwide this weekend with AFSCME Union President Lee Saunders and Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign.