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On today's episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on the meaning of Independence Day including both America's achievements and its unfinished work. The discussion highlights the lasting impacts of slavery, segregation and racial disparities on our political moment. This episode emphasizes America's ideals of liberty and democracy while taking an honest examination of the country's history to confront challenges that exist today. 

On today's episode of Politics Nation, Rev. Al Sharpton talks about the aftermath of America 250 celebrations in D.C. and the political impact of recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions on transgender rights and birthright citizenship. 

On today's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton warns that the Trump administration is attacking the pillars of American democracy as crucial midterm elections approach. He reports that the president removes the remaining members of an independent bipartisan election commission, while the Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalists over their reporting on the president's new Air Force One. Against the backdrop of renewed hostilities with Iran and the aftermath of a deadly ICE-related shooting in Houston, Sharpton says the stakes could not be higher.

On tonight's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton begins by examining the uncertainty facing Washington as the U.S. and Iran resume hostilities, trading strikes in the Gulf while the Strait of Hormuz remains a dangerous and critical chokepoint. Meanwhile, on the domestic front, Sharpton highlights President Trump's escalating actions against key pillars of American democracy, including the firing of election officials, raising new concerns about the upcoming midterm elections just four months away. In Mississippi, the family of Nolan Wells continues searching for answers following the 18-year-old's death under mysterious circumstances during the Fourth of July weekend. Later in the episode, Politics Nation hears exclusively from Wells' parents as they call for transparency and accountability in the investigation.