On the Line with Alicia Menendez

For the inaugural episode of "On the Line with Alicia Menendez," she spoke to experts on the consequences of the announced deal between the United States and Iran to temporarily stop fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

California Senator Alex Padilla responds to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who did not give a clear answer on whether voters can expect to see ICE agents at polling locations. Padilla also discussed whether a potential Democratic majority in Congress could lead to a new impeachment push. Plus, the presidential birthday present played out on a national stage and on a network that just got the green light for a massive media takeover. The UFC show also played directly into the president's pockets.

12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez breaks down Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's charm offensive on Capitol Hill to permanently take over the Dept. of Justice. Plus, the panel breaks down the latest act of apparent political retribution targeting California Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife.

1pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez digs into the Georgia races that could reshape the center of gravity on Capitol Hill. Plus, Melissa Murray, Sarah Matthews and MS Now's Lisa Rubin break down the fake electors facing a Wisconsin court.

12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and her panel break down Pres. Trump's press conference at the G7. He took questions for the first time on the Iran deal, as well as his decision to pull his nomination for Director of National Intelligence, Jay Clayton.

1pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and her panel discuss the whiplash nomination battle for the president's pick for Director of National Intelligence. Plus, we get a look at MS Now's exclusive interview with Barack and Michelle Obama ahead of the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. Former Obama speechwriter David Litt joins the conversation.

12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez breaks down President Trump's new comments about the extent of his power amid the war with Iran. Plus, Trump's controversial pick Bill Pulte takes over as the Acting Director of National Intelligence. And a Texas military base suffers a major flu outbreak just weeks after Defense Secy. Pete Hegseth dropped the flu vaccine requirement for troops. CEO of the Obama Foundation Valerie Jarrett joins after the grand opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center. 

1pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez discusses new reporting that $352 million in Secret Service funds were redirected amid construction on President Trump's ballroom. Plus, her panel weighs in on the scrutiny around the reflecting pool renovations after an algae bloom turned the water green. And, in the latest edition of Voices of America, Rosa Flores goes to Texas to talk to people worried about their economic bottom lines.

12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez breaks down the president's latest threats that could break down U.S. talks with Iran. Plus, the president's vanity projects take a messy turn.

1pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez speaks with her panel about new reporting that the Trump administration squashed a criminal investigation into why a convicted fraudster got clemency, while they push to detain critics of the president's allies. Plus, the DOJ says the anti-weaponization fund is no longer on the table, but won't put that commitment into writing. And we go to New Mexico for "Voices of America" struggling with high prices.

12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez speaks with MS Now reporters about their new story on Secy. of State Marco Rubio's low profile during negotiations with Iran. Plus, Rep. Jim Himes shares his thoughts on reports of firings at the ODNI under Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte.

1pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and her panel break down the judicial rebukes to the Trump administration's efforts to nationalize elections. Molly Jong-Fast and Leigh McGowan share their thoughts on the crumbling Trump vanity projects. Plus, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove speaks on efforts to push The White House to brief C ongress on the latest negotiations with Iran.

12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and Sen. Elizabeth Warren on what's at stake for Americans struggling with the housing crisis, and the president's push to leverage a legislative solution with his push to nationalize elections.

1pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and the panel discuss the president's decision to turn a moment of bipartisanship into a political push to nationalize elections, moments before meeting with Senate Republicans face-to-face on Capitol Hill. Sen. Jack Reed shares his thoughts on the housing bill he helped craft, the Acting Director of National Intelligence and the state of negotiations with Iran.

12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and her panel discuss the Supreme Court allowing the president to remove temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian refugees and migrants. Plus, Sen. Chris Coons reacts to the Republican about-face on one of the few times they've stood up to The White House.

1pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and the panel discuss the president's decision to celebrate himself instead of the country ahead of America 250. Plus, we hear from former Trump supporters who joined a support group after walking away from MAGA. And, we speak to an attorney who argued the TPS case before the Supreme Court about the ruling.:
 

12pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and her panel talk about the ways Pres. Trump has isolated himself from Congressional Republicans, fracturing the party in the last months it could have full control of Washington. Plus, Rep. Robert Garcia talks about the Leon Black factor of the Epstein investigation.

1pm: MS Now Host Alicia Menendez and the panel discuss the national implications of the Supreme Court allowing Pres. Trump to end local protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants and refugees. Plus, we speak to The Washington Post reporter who got audio of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s phone call pressuring a Libertarian congressional candidate to drop out of the race.