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Season 2026 / Episode 74 and airs on 28 September 2026 18:00
The Moment with Katy Tur is designed to move beyond the immediate headlines to provide deeper context and understanding of the political and national stories shaping the day.
2pm: President Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached a deal to end the conflict. But the agreement may look strikingly similar to the Obama-era Iran deal that Trump withdrew from during his first term. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," political analyst Michael Steele, The Atlantic staff writer and authoritarianism expert Anne Applebaum, and economist Betsey Stevenson join us to break down what the deal actually accomplishes — and whether the conflict was worth it. Plus, we break down California's Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement that he and his wife are the latest targets of President Trump's Justice Department.
3pm: Breaking news today: California Governor Gavin Newsom says he and his wife are under investigation by President Trump's administration, accusing Trump of using the DOJ to punish him. On The Moment with Katy Tur, MS Now Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin and Hofstra University Law Professor James Sample help unpack this breaking news. Plus, we dive deep into President Trump's 80th birthday, celebrated with an over-the-top UFC fight on the White House Lawn.
2pm: Today's episode dives deep into the alleged corruption of justice in the current Trump administration. Alex Wagner, MSNBC Senior Political Analyst and Host of Runaway Country on Crooked, Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MSNBC contributor, and Lisa Rubin, MSNBC political contributor join "The Moment with Katy Tur," for a breakdown of what it all means. The show also examines the GOP's reaction to the emerging Iran deal and how a preliminary agreement could be signed as early as Friday. Plus, Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Intelligence Committee, joins to weigh in on President Trump's recent DNI nomination and the latest developments surrounding the Iran agreement.
3pm: Today we discuss just how Trump's grand ballroom is being paid for — a ballroom that has cost up to $600 million. Also on "The Moment with Katy Tur," Gov. Pat McCrory, Former North Carolina Governor, and Chuck Rocha, Democratic Strategist, examine the influential Georgia primaries and the candidate who could cost Republicans a senate seat in Georgia. Plus, Paul Krugman, Nobel Laureate in Economics, discusses whether or not we are living in a new era of oligarchy.
2pm: President Trump delays the nomination of Jay Clayton, igniting a battle between lawmakers today. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MSNOW Contributor Peter Baker, MSNOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin, Atlantic Staff Writer Tom Nichols, and Chief Washington Correspondent Scott MacFarlane join us to break down the fallout and what comes next. Plus, new details emerge on Trump's deal with Iran.
3PM: Today, Katy Tur covers the opening of Former President Barack Obama's Presidential Center. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," MS NOW Host Alicia Menendez, Former Special Assistant to President Obama Reggie Love, Chicago Sun-Times Special Correspondent Lynn Sweet, Former RNC Chairman and MS NOW's "The Weeknight" Co-Host Michael Steele, MS NOW Host Jacob Soboroff, and Presidential Historian and Rice University History Professor Douglas Brinkley join us for live coverage of the opening — with special appearances from Tom Hanks and David Letterman. Plus, we go in depth on the questions around Trump's Iran deal.
2pm: Today's episode dives deep into growing GOP concerns over the Trump administration's Iran deal. Today on "The Moment with Katy Tur," Former Secretary of Defense and Former CIA Director in the Obama Administration, Leon Panetta, Former Ohio Governor and MS NOW Political Analyst, John Kasich and MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter, David Rhode break down what it all means. Plus, breaking news as the DOJ declines to formally end the "anti-weaponization" fund.
3pm: Today's episode continues coverage of the breaking news that the DOJ declines to declare it's backing off the "anti-weaponization" fund. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Katy discusses Obama's legacy as well as the future of politics and the Democratic party, joined by MS NOW Senior Contributing Editor, Michele Norris and Democratic Strategist, Pollster and MS NOW Political Analyst, Cornell Belcher.
2pm: Today on "The Moment with Katy Tur," Sam Stein, Managing Editor of The Bulwark and MS NOW contributor; Arielle Hixson, MS NOW Reporter; Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney and MS NOW Legal Analyst; and Michelle Cottle, New York Times Opinion Writer, break down how Trump's pool filled with algae is a literal reflection of his ability to govern. Plus, Katy is joined by Ken Vogel, a reporter for the New York Times who broke the story of how the Trump administration may have shut down an investigation into how and why a convicted fraudster was awarded a commutation.
3pm: Today, we break down President Trump and the GOP amid their clashes surrounding the SAVE Act. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Mychael Schnell, MS NOW Congressional Reporter; Basil Smikle, MS NOW Political Analyst and Democratic Strategist; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Chief Washington Correspondent at Puck; and Pat McCrory, former Governor of North Carolina, dive deep into President Trump's determination to pass the SAVE Act. Plus, we discuss Trump's insistence on differentiating himself from Herbert Hoover and the economic challenges prevailing in our country.
2pm: Today's episode explores the two crises that continue to follow President Trump. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor, Mark McKinnon, Former Advisor to George W. Bush and John McCain, and Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Correspondent, discuss the continued fallout from President Trump's reflecting pool and his deal with Iran. Plus, breaking coverage as President Trump visits Pennsylvania, pivoting his attention toward affordability in the battleground state.
3pm: Today on the show, we examine how the Senate GOP is headed for a showdown with Trump over the "SAVE Act." On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor, Jonathan Lemire, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Co-Host of "Morning Joe," and Rebecca Roiphe, Former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney and Professor at New York Law School, discuss President Trump's election agenda. Plus, we examine how MAGA members are turning on their own.
2pm: Today we discuss the ongoing battle between President Trump and the GOP as Trump heads to the Hill. On The Moment with Katy Tur, Mychael Schnell, MS NOW Congressional Reporter; James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor who focuses on Constitutional Law and Democracy; Doug Heye, GOP Strategist and Former Communications Director for the RNC; and Michael Steele, Co-Host of MS NOW's "The Weeknight" and Former RNC Chairman, examine why Republicans are not onboard with President Trump, creating this rift. Plus, we examine the next chapter for the Democrats in light of New York City's latest primary results.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur", today we dive deep into how European leaders who once supported Trump are now changing their tune, including Italy's far-right leader. Katy discusses Trump's relationship with Europe with Jackie Alemany, MS NOW Washington Reporter and Co-Host of "The Weekend"; David French, New York Times Opinion Columnist; and David Ignatius, Washington Post Foreign Affairs Columnist and MS NOW Contributor. Plus, we examine how New York City democratic socialists won big in the recent primary with Jon Lovett, Former Speechwriter for President Obama, and Cornell Belcher, MS NOW Political Analyst.
2pm: Today we examine Trump scrapping the bipartisan housing bill that was due to be signed yesterday. On "The Moment with Katy Tur", Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor; Rick Stengel, MS NOW Political Analyst and Former Under Secretary of State in the Obama Administration; and Stuart Stevens, Senior Adviser for the Lincoln Project and Mitt Romney's Chief Strategist for his 2012 Presidential Campaign, discuss President Trump's obsession with the "SAVE Act". Plus, the latest coverage on the two deadly earthquakes that hit Venezuela last night.
3pm: Today we are joined by Maggie Haberman, White House Correspondent for The New York Times; and Jonathan Swan, Reporter for The New York Times, as they discuss their new book "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump." On "The Moment with Katy Tur", we cover the latest on the Supreme Court's recent rulings and whether they could be the next thing to set Trump off. Plus, a federal judge in Boston blocks parts of Trump's order to limit voting by mail.
2pm:Today's episode examines the cost the GOP is paying for its blind loyalty to President Trump. Burgess Everett, Semafor Congressional Bureau Chief; Max Rose, Former Democratic Congressman for New York and Senior Advisor at VoteVets; and Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project and Former Republican Strategist, join Katy to discuss the aftermath of Trump killing the bipartisan housing bill. Plus, Tracey Tully, Reporter for The New York Times, discusses her personal sighting of Congressman Tom Kean Jr. after months of no public appearances.
3pm: Today's episode examines the two legal setbacks that the Justice Department is facing ahead of Todd Blanche's confirmation, including a challenge to the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" and a new loss in the Epstein lawsuit. Susan Glasser, Staff Writer at The New Yorker; Mona Charen who is Policy Editor at The Bulwark and Andrew Weissmann, a former FBI General Counsel and MS NOW Legal Analyst, join Katy to break down Vice President JD Vance's recent comments dismissing the Watergate scandal. Plus, we cover the breaking news that Pete Buttigieg says his family was "swatted" by an anonymous person who contacted Child Protective Services.
2pm: Today's episode examines the recent Supreme Court decision concerning mail-in ballots and what that means for future elections. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Katy is joined by Chris Jansing, Political Reporter for MS NOW; Mark Joseph Stern, Senior Writer for Slate, and Co-Host of the "Amicus Podcast"; Sam Stein, Managing Editor at The Bulwark, and MS NOW Contributor; and Mychael Schnell, MS NOW Congressional Reporter to break down the latest ruling. Plus, Katy discusses the future of the Democratic Party with Cait Conley, the Democratic Candidate for New York's 17th district.
3pm: Today's episode dives into how President Trump continues to push for changes concerning election rules as we get closer to the midterms. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Katy is joined by Cornell Belcher, Political Analyst for MS NOW and Democratic Strategist and Pollster; Joyce Vance, MS NOW Political Analyst; and Anthony Scaramucci, Former Co-managing Partner at SkyBridge Capital and Former Trump White House Communications Director, to discuss Trump's persistent push to change how Americans vote. Plus, MS NOW Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Vin Gupta and Senior National Correspondent at The Bulwark, Jonathan Cohn joins Katy to break down why roughly three million Americans are no longer insured under the ACA.
2pm: Today's episode examines how President Trump's agenda has taken a hit at the Supreme Court. We cover today's Supreme Court rulings, including Trump's birthright citizenship order, the ruling against transgender athletes and the ruling allowing unlimited political party spending. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; Brian Fitzpatrick, Law Professor at Vanderbilt University and Former Clerk for Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia; and John Nichols, Executive Editor at The Nation, discuss how the Supreme Court has decided to uphold birthright citizenship.
3pm: Today's episode covers the Supreme Court's rulings on birthright citizenship, campaign finance and the transgender sports ban. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor; Ty Cobb, Former Trump White House Attorney; Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project; and Ari Melber, Host of "The Beat," discuss the decisions. Plus, the White House considers granting 250 pardons for the nation's birthday, and why Trump is giving Republicans midterm anxiety.
2pm: Today's episode covers President Trump's recent financial disclosure of at least $1.4 billion in income from cryptocurrency ventures. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Ed Luce, Chief U.S. Commentator, Financial Times; Tim O'Brien, Senior Executive Editor of Bloomberg Opinion and MS NOW Political Analyst; Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent for the The New York Times and MS NOW Contributor; and Mona Charen, Policy Editor for The Bulwark and host of "The Mona Charen Show," discuss the president's finances. We examine how the current Senate races are shifting as control of the Senate is up for grabs. Plus, the Great American Fair: a carnival of contrasts.
3pm: Today's episode covers the GOP rebellion over President Trump's election overhaul and the aftermath of last night's White House dinner. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor; Ashley Parker, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and MS NOW Political Analyst; Charlie Dent, Former Republican Congressman from Pennsylvania; and Basil Smikle, Democratic Strategist and MS NOW Political Analyst, discuss the fallout. Plus, Trump's growing fascination with construction projects.
2pm: Today's episode explores Trump's recent role in the World Cup reversal and the questions it has raised about his relationship to FIFA. Pablo Torre, Host of "Pablo Torre Finds Out" and MS NOW Contributor; Franklin Foer, Staff Writer for The Atlantic and author of "How Soccer Explains the World"; and Roger Bennett, Founder and Host of "Men in Blazers," join Katy Tur to discuss the implications of President Trump's conversation with the President of FIFA. Plus, Mallory McMorrow suspends her campaign for U.S. Senate in Michigan, and what that means for the race for the balance of power in DC.
3pm: Today's episode examines how a Trump official defended the white nationalist demonstration that took place in Washington, DC over the weekend. On "The Moment" with Katy Tur: David French, Columnist for The New York Times; Charles Blow, Creator of "Blow The Stack" on Substack; and Eugene Daniels, Co-Host, of "The Weekend," join Katy Tur to discuss the response to the white supremacist group that marched through DC over the weekend. Plus, we cover a breaking report from Politico: a woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her, as Platner denies the claims.
2pm: Calls to Bow Out: The Fight Over Maine's Senate Race
3pm: Today we dive deep into Donald Trump's election strategy built on the mentality of "If I lose, they cheated." On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jake Sherman, MS NOW Contributor and Co-Founder of Punchbowl News; Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of the Lincoln Project and Former GOP Strategist; and James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor join Katy Tur to discuss how Trump is leaning into "election integrity" ahead of the midterms. Plus, Trump's ideological fight with the Smithsonian as the White House criticizes the museum.
2pm: President Trump took the new Air Force 1, gifted by Qatar, to the NATO summit in Turkey but he's flying on the "old" AF1 home. It's not clear why. Today's episode dives deep into President Trump's claim that he is number one on Iran's kill list. Ines De La Cuetara, MS NOW International Reporter; Peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor; Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations; and Leon Panetta, Former CIA Director and Secretary of Defense in the Obama Administration, join Katy Tur to discuss Trump's recent comments at the NATO Summit. Plus, what does Graham Platner plan on doing as his party has called for him to drop out of the race.
3pm: Today's episode examines how the DOJ has threatened election officials with "criminal penalties" over noncitizen voting. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Ashley Parker, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and MS NOW Political Analyst; Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; and Jen Fifield, ProPublica Reporter, join Katy Tur to discuss how Republicans are casting doubts over election integrity. Plus, President Trump's team tests anti-communist messaging ahead of the midterms.
2pm: Today's episode examines the future of the Maine Senate race now that Graham Platner has dropped out. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Michael Shepherd, Bangor Daily News Political Editor; Jaime Harrison, Former DNC Chair; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Puck Chief White House Correspondent; and Paul Rieckhoff, Host of the "Independent Americans" podcast and Founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America, join Katy Tur to discuss the future for Maine Democratic voters. Plus, Katy speaks with Troy Jackson, Former Maine Senate President, who officially announced that he wants to replace Platner as the Democratic nominee for Senate.
3pm: Today's episode dives deep into the potential problems with President Trump's Qatari plane as he took the old Air Force One out of Turkey. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Carol Leonnig, MS NOW Senior Investigative Reporter; Priya Sridhar, MS NOW Pentagon Reporter; Laura Barron-Lopez, MS NOW White House Reporter; and Richard Aboulafia, who manages commercial and military aviation field projects, join Katy to discuss the implications of Trump's plane switch. Plus, coverage of the recent fatal ICE shooting that took place on Tuesday in Houston, Texas.
2pm: Trump's Continued Election Interference
3pm: Today's episode examines the alleged assassination attempt on President Trump that fueled his latest plane switch. David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; Carol Leonnig, MS NOW Senior Investigative Reporter; and Tyler Pager, New York Times White House Correspondent, join Katy Tur to break down Trump's decision to use the old Air Force One instead of his $400 million plane gifted to him by Qatar. Plus, Katy sits down with Nirav Shah, Maine Democratic Senate Candidate, to discuss the state's future after Graham Platner's suspended campaign.
2pm: Today's episode discusses the sudden death of Lindsey Graham. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Contributor; Tom Dupree, Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General; Stuart Stevens, Senior Advisor for The Lincoln Project; and Anne Applebaum, Staff Writer for The Atlantic discuss the potential implications for Todd Blanche's upcoming confirmation. Including, how Lindsey Graham's death and Mitch McConnell's absence complicate the GOP's agenda. Plus, breaking coverage of the man killed in an ICE-involved shooting in Biddeford, Maine.
3pm: Today's episode examines how the Trump administration has sent subpoenas to four New York Times reporters over their Air Force One reporting. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at MeidasTouch and host of "Scott MacFarlane Reports"; Priya Sridhar, MS NOW Pentagon Reporter; and Charles Blow, creator of "Blow The Stack" on Substack, dive deep into this recent story. Plus, Katy speaks with Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey on his relationship with Lindsey Graham.
2pm: Today's episode examines how Supreme Court Justices Barrett and Kagan went to Capitol Hill to ask Congress for security funding. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Catherine Christian, Former Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan DA's Office; Cristian Farias, Vanity Fair Supreme Court Contributor; Mark Joseph Stern, Senior Writer at Slate, covering the Supreme Court and co-host of Slate's "Amicus" podcast; and Mona Charen, Policy Editor at The Bulwark, and host of the "Mona Charen Show" podcast, join Katy Tur to discuss the court's request to increase security funding. Plus, what we know about President Trump's upcoming speech on Thursday.
3pm: Today we examine the recent reporting that Trump will address the country on Thursday night, a speech that looks like it will focus on foreign nations interfering in the 2020 election. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," George Conway, Conservative Lawyer and President of The Society for the Rule of Law; Glenn Thrush, New York Times Reporter covering the Justice Department; and Greg Bluestein, Chief Political Reporter at the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and MS NOW Political Contributor, join Katy Tur to discuss how six years later, President Trump remains fixated on the 2020 election. Plus, current coverage on the U.S. back to fighting with Iran and what that means for the economy.
2pm: Today's episode covers Todd Blanche's confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Mary McCord, Former Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security at the DOJ and MS NOW's Legal Analyst; Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; Peter Baker, New York Times White House Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor; and Ari Melber, Host of "The Beat" and MS NOW Chief Legal Reporter, discuss Blanche's confirmation. Plus, Jay Clayton's confirmation to lead ODNI, as he testifies in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee today.
3pm: Today's episode continues coverage of Todd Blanche's hearing as he is questioned by lawmakers today. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Rebecca Roiphe, Former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney; Ashley Parker, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and MS NOW Political Analyst; Ken Dilanian, MS NOW Justice and Intelligence Reporter; and Rick Stengel, Former Under Secretary of State, examine how Todd Blanche was pressed by Democratic senators on the recent killings at the hands of ICE officers. Plus, Katy speaks to Senator Cory Booker from New Jersey as he calls out Blanche on the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files.
Today, Erielle Reshef is in for Katy Tur, as we discuss Trump's planned speech to undermine election confidence. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Laura Barrón-López, MS NOW White House Reporter; Paul Reickoff, host of the "Independent Americans" podcast; Jen Fifield, ProPublica Reporter; and Ty Cobb, Former Trump White House Attorney examine the reports that President Trump will revive his false claims about the 2020 election. Plus, Erielle speaks with Senator Tammy Duckworth about how Senate Democrats blocked the defense authorization bill over war with Iran.
Today on "The Moment with Katy Tur" Errin Haines, Editor at Large of The 19th News and MS NOW political contributor, Alex Wagner, Host of "Runaway Country" and MS NOW Senior Political Analyst, David Drucker, Senior Writer at The Dispatch and MS NOW Contributor, and Stu Stevens, Senior adviser to "The Lincoln Project" cover Trump's 2020 election claims, voter turnout, and John Ossoff's campaign. Wagner and Ryan Schwank, ICE whistleblower and former lawyer with ICE, dissect ICE officer training protocols.
2pm: Breaking: The New York Times reports the U.S. government sought phone records of several of its reporters and their family members after their reporting on Trump and the Qatari plane. Today's episode examines the latest on Iran as the conflict continues. On "The Moment with Katy Tur" Kori Schake, Director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute; Max Boot, Washington Post columnist and senior fellow for national security studies at the Council on Foreign Relations; and Barbara Starr, veteran Pentagon reporter and author of "Barbara Starr Reports" on Substack, discuss the political implications of the ongoing conflict in Iran. Plus, coverage of the recent report that the FBI has been instructed not to investigate ICE confrontations.
3pm: Today's episode dives deep into President Trump's continued effort to sow doubt in the U.S. election systems and whether the conflict in Iran is making Trump desperate. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Tom Dupree, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General; Sarah Fitzpatrick, staff writer at The Atlantic; Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News and MS NOW political contributor; and Sam Stein, managing editor of The Bulwark and MS NOW contributor, join Katy Tur to discuss Trump's focus on his election agenda ahead of the midterms. Plus, what does Trump mean when he says his Qatari-gifted Air Force One will be "maxed out?"
2pm: Today's episode explores whether or not we can trust the Trump administration on national security. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Julia Ioffe, Founding Partner and Washington Correspondent at Puck who covers Russia-US Relations; John Brennan, Former CIA Director and MS NOW Senior National Security and Intelligence Analyst; and Ken Dilanian, MS NOW Justice and Intelligence Reporter, join Katy to discuss Politico's recent report that Kash Patel is heading to Russia in October. Plus, what should we expect as Todd Blanche is on track to be confirmed.
3pm: Today's episode covers the current hearing of Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine as they testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Trump's supplemental budget package. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," we discuss the live coverage of Hegseth and Caine's appearances on Capitol Hill.
2pm: Today's episode examines how the DOJ has deployed election monitors in three counties in Arizona. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jonathan Lemire, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Co-Host of Morning Joe; David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; Molly Jong-Fast, MS NOW Political Analyst and host of the "Fast Politics" Podcast; and Stephen Richer, former Republican Recorder for Maricopa County in Arizona, join Katy Tur to discuss the error that led to 400 non-citizens voting in New Jersey in 2023-24. Plus, coverage on the House Committee meeting with ICE officials after fatal shootings across the country.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Ashley Parker, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and MS NOW Political Analyst; Stuart Stevens, Senior Adviser for The Lincoln Project; David Ignatius, Foreign Affairs Columnist for the Washington Post and MS NOW Contributor; and Paul Waldman, Senior Correspondent for the American Prospect Magazine and MS NOW Columnist join Katy Tur to discuss the backlash Trump has faced over the Iran war. Plus, Katy discusses the recent poll showing more Americans would rather vote for a Democratic Socialist than a MAGA candidate with Jamaal Bowman, Former Democratic Congressman from New York, and Basil Smikle, Professor of Practice at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies and MS NOW Political Analyst.:
2pm: Today's episode covers Rep. Jim Jordan's referral of Special Counsel Jack Smith to the DOJ for possible prosecution. Ken Dilanian, MS NOW Justice & Intelligence Reporter; George Conway, Attorney and Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project; Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney and MS NOW Legal Analyst; and Scott MacFarlane, Chief White House Correspondent at Meidas Touch and host of the "Scott MacFarlane Reports" Podcast, join Katy to discuss. Plus, Katy analyzes a Fox News poll suggesting Democrats have an advantage in November with Michael Steele, Co-Host of MS NOW's "The Weeknight" and former RNC Chairman, and Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW political contributor.
3pm: Today, we break down the U.S.'s continued involvement in Iran, as new Axios reporting states Trump is "considering" a "massive attack." On "The Moment with Katy Tur," John Kirby, Former White House National Security Communications Advisor and MS NOW National Security Analyst; Paul Rieckhoff, Host of "Independent Americans"; and Ayman Mohyeldin, MS NOW Analyst , join Katy Tur to discuss how the DOD continues to withhold key details on the Iran conflict. Plus, what's in store for Americans as Trump is set to revamp the war on trade.
Today, Jonathan Lemire is in for Katy Tur as we discuss the recently revealed details surrounding the Air Force One switch. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Maggie Haberman, New York Times White House Correspondent and Co-Author of the book "Regime Change"; David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; Stu Stevens, Senior Adviser for The Lincoln Project and Mitt Romney's chief strategist for his 2012 Presidential campaign; and Chris O'Leary, Former Senior Executive in the Counterterrorism Division of the FBI and MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst, discuss Trump's Qatari plane switch as the Iran conflict continues. Plus, Bill Pulte has completed his fourth round of layoffs since becoming acting Director of National Intelligence.
2pm: Today, Jonathan Lemire is in for Katy Tur as we discuss how Trump met with Benjamin Netanyahu as the conflict with Iran continues. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter; David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; Elise Labott, Foreign Affairs Journalist and Author of "Cosmopolitics" on Substack; and Aaron David Miller, Former Senior Advisor for Arab-Israeli Negotiations at the U.S. State Department, join Katy Tur to discuss President Trump meeting with world leaders amid global conflicts. Plus, live coverage of Lindsey Graham's funeral as President Trump paid tribute.
3pm: Today, Jonathan Lemire is in for Katy Tur as we break down how President Trump has urged John Thune to cancel the Senate's August recess over the SAVE Act. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Joyce Vance, Former U.S. Attorney and MS NOW Legal Analyst; David Drucker, Senior Writer at The Dispatch and MS NOW Contributor; and Former Senator Barbara Boxer from California, examine how Trump recently asked the Supreme Court to allow a mail-in ballot voting order. Plus, a recent Brennan Center poll states that nearly all voters say corruption is a big problem in American politics and Democrats are transforming it into a midterm message.
2pm: Today, Jonathan Lemire is in for Katy Tur as we discuss how John Cornyn is "not prepared" to back Todd Blanche in his confirmation. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; Glenn Thrush, New York Times Reporter Covering the Justice Department; and Barbara McQuade discuss acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to lead the DOJ. Plus, a breaking news exclusive from MS NOW: new documents reveal the Secret Service surveilled James Comey. Carol Leonnig, MS NOW Senior Investigative Reporter, breaks down her new exclusive reporting with Jonathan on today's episode.
3pm: Today, Jonathan Lemire is in for Katy Tur as we examine how the Trump administration pushed the Secret Service to surveil James Comey. David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; David French, New York Times Opinion Columnist; and Barbara McQuade, Former U.S. Attorney and MS NOW Legal Analyst break down President Trump's involvement in the James Comey investigation. Plus, new Politico reporting states Bill Pulte is pushing Trump to delay Jay Clayton's swearing-in.
2pm: Today, Jonathan Lemire is in for Katy Tur, as we break down how Trump has floated the idea of pulling Blanche's Attorney General nomination. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Leigh Ann Caldwell, Chief Washington Correspondent for Puck; Glenn Thrush, Reporter Covering the Justice Department, New York Times; and Mimi Rocah, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, discuss the Cornyn and Tillis standoff over Blanche's confirmation. Plus, the GOP appears hesitant to spend in the competitive Texas race amid the midterm money race.
3pm: Today Jonathan Lemire is in for Katy Tur, as we discuss the GOP's "YOLO" caucus stalling Trump's agenda over his $1.8 billion fund and IRS immunity deal. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," John Kasich, Former Republican Governor of Ohio and MS NOW Political Analyst; Molly Jong-Fast, Co-Host of the "Fast Politics" Podcast and MS NOW Political Analyst; and Paul Riechhoff, Host of the "Independent Americans" Podcast, break down a new poll showing Trump's MAGA voters are more likely to stick by a candidate through serious scandals. Plus, Jonathan speaks with Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut about the upcoming midterms as polls show disapproval of the ongoing Iran conflict.
2pm: Today, Erielle Reschef is in for Katy Tur to discuss how Todd Blanche has recently issued a formal document rescinding the $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization' fund. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Ken Dilanian, MS NOW Justice and Intelligence Reporter; James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor, who focuses on Constitutional Law and Democracy; and Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch and Host of "Scott MacFarlane Reports," join Erielle to examine how President Trump's allies in the DOJ are dwindling. Plus, what to expect from the Michigan primary tomorrow and the future of the Democratic Party.
3pm: Today, Erielle Reschef is in for Katy Tur as we examine how President Trump hits a new low in approval polling ahead of midterms. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Former Rep. Charlie Dent, Former Republican Congressman of Pennsylvania; Cornell Belcher, Democratic Strategist and Pollster and MS NOW Political Analyst; Mark Hertling, Former Commanding General of US Army Europe, MS NOW Military Analyst and Retired Lieutenant General; and Sam Stein, Managing Editor of The Bulwark and MS NOW Contributor, break down a new poll showing 60% of voters oppose military action in Iran. Plus, Trump seems focused on gilding projects, instead of delivering on the economic promises he has made.
Today, Erielle Reschef is in for Katy as we break down how voters prefer Democrats over the GOP concerning the economy. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," John Nichols, Executive Editor at The Nation; Jonathan Cohn, Senior National Correspondent at The Bulwark; Dave Wasserman, Cook Political Report Senior Editor and Election Analyst; Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project and Former GOP Strategist; and Barbara Boxer, Former Democratic Senator for California, examine how President Trump's historically low polling will affect the upcoming midterms. Plus, who is in the running to take up Bernie Sanders' mantle in 2028?
2pm: Today, Erielle Reschef is in for Katy as progressive Democrats win in Michigan and President Trump sows new doubt in America's elections. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jonathan Cohn, Senior National Correspondent at The Bulwark; Basil Smikle, MS NOW political analyst, Democratic strategist and former executive director of New York State Democratic Party; Susan Demas, CEO & Executive Editor at Lincoln Square; and Peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor, break down how President Trump is already using El-Sayed's win to undermine election integrity and call him a communist.
3pm: Today, Erielle Reschef is in for Katy to discuss how President Trump remains insisting the reflecting pool was damaged by vandalism as he has rejected Jeanine Pirro's version of events. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Glenn Thrush, New York Times Correspondent who covers the Justice Department; Ashley Parker, Staff writer for The Atlantic and MS NOW political analyst; and Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal reporter, join Erielle to break down the implications of Trump's reflecting pool saga.
2PM: Today Erielle Reschef is in for Katy as she breaks down how Americans are feeling the drawbacks from our current economy amid Trump's claims that we have the 'greatest economy'. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Molly Jong-Fast, MS NOW Political Analyst and host of "Fast Politics" podcast; Joe Walsh, Former Congressman and host of "The Social Contrast with Joe Walsh"; and Natasha Sarin, Yale Law School Professor and President of The Yale Budget Lab discuss Trump's claims of a 'great economy' as opposed to the economic reality in which American's are living. Plus, why is the GOP so focused on Dr. Anthony Fauci?
3PM: Today Erielle Reschef is in for Katy Tur to break down how Trump's conflict with Iran is putting national security at risk. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Michael Feinberg, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst, Steven Cook, Senior Fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations; and Paul Rieckhoff join Erielle to examine President Trump's recent comments on the U.S.'s large amounts of "munitions." Plus, Democratic lawmakers have asked the Pentagon to probe Trump family-backed companies.
2pm: Today's episode examines how Todd Blanche was sworn in today as Attorney General as he continues to support President Trump's unchecked power. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Sam Stein, MS NOW Contributor and Managing Editor of The Bulwark; Yvonne Wingett-Sanchez, The Atlantic Staff Writer; Scott MacFarlane, Meidas Touch Chief Washington Correspondent; and James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor, join Katy Tur to discuss whether Todd Blanche's leadership of the DOJ will lead to a politicization of the department. Plus, as there is a shortage of munitions in the U.S. economic pressure continues from the ongoing conflict with Iran.
3pm: Today's episode breaks down the continued corruption throughout the Trump administration. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor; Stu Stevens, Mitt Romney's Chief 2012 Campaign Strategist; Alex Wagner, Host of "Runaway Country"; and Jason Selvig, Comedian with "The Good Liars," join Katy Tur to discuss whether or not Republicans are struggling to contend with the issue of Trump's corruption. Plus, President Trump has announced his new White House counsel to be Will Scharf. Lisa Rubin, Vaughn Hillyard and Alex Wagner discuss with Katy what this decision means.
Today's episode examines the recent reporting from The Washington Post that President Trump took a secret flight from Turkey to avoid an Iranian assassination threat. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Dan Lamothe, The Washington Post Pentagon reporter who broke the story; Carol Leonnig, MS NOW Senior Investigative Reporter; and Chris O'Leary, Former Senior Executive in the Counterterrorism Division of the FBI and MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst, join Katy Tur to discuss this secret flight Trump took while the White House claimed he was aboard Air Force One. Plus, a new DOJ memo gives the President executive privilege over communications with "private advisers."
2pm: Today's episode dives deep into the lingering questions around President Trump's decoy plane. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jonathan Lemire, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and Co-host of Morning Joe; Richard Stengel, MS NOW Political Analyst and former Under Secretary of State in the Obama Administration; Ned Price, Former Senior State Department and CIA Official; and Gillian Tett, Financial Times Columnist and Head of King's College, break down how Trump left Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent and Stephen Miller aboard the decoy plane in Turkey. Plus, insight into the ballooning cost of Trump's White House makeover.
3pm: Today's episode examines just how close Iran was to striking down President Trump, as the coverage continues of the decoy plane he took from Turkey. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; Peter Baker, New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor; Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Former Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe and MS NOW Military Analyst; and Marc Short, Former Director of Legislative Affairs for President Trump during his first administration, discuss how this threat was handled, including deflection to other Trump administration members. Plus, the DOJ has assembled a special grand jury to potentially support Trump's agenda in federal prosecutions.
Lingering Questions on Trump's Plane Switch. Today's episode examines the new fallout from Trump's secret flight as it reveals a web of corruption. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Garrett Graff, a presidential historian and author of the newsletter "Doomsday Scenario"; David Rohde, MS NOW senior national security reporter; Susan Glasser, staff writer for The New Yorker; and Mike Madrid, political director of the California Republican Party, join Katy to discuss the forgotten and ongoing scandals of the Trump administration. Plus, Trump's war on voting continues.
2pm: Today's episode examines Todd Blanche's recent comments, in which he stated that he will not lead a Justice Department independent from Donald Trump. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Ken Dilanian, MS NOW Justice and Intelligence Reporter; Peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MS NOW contributor; Mona Charen, Policy Editor of The Bulwark; and Tom Dupree, former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, join Katy to break down Blanche's continued subordination to President Trump. Plus, the latest on the USS Lincoln as concerns continue, and President Trump weighs in on the situation.
3pm: Today's episode breaks down Todd Blanche's recent comments surrounding the January 6 rioters and Trump's push to compensate them. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark and MS NOW Political Analyst; Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch; and Tim Heaphy, former lead investigator for the January 6th Select Committee, join Katy to examine the legal implications of Blanche's comments. Plus, how did President Trump leave Americans vulnerable to cyberattacks?
2pm: Today's episode breaks down how President Trump's foreign policy toward the conflict in Iran and how it lacks coherence and any semblance of agreement. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Molly Jong-Fast, MS NOW political analyst and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast; John Nichols, executive editor of The Nation; and Mark Hertling, MS NOW military analyst and retired U.S. Army lieutenant general, discuss Pete Hegseth's recent trip to Iowa, as The Washington Post reports that "officials familiar" with the Defense Secretary's thinking say he's considering a presidential run. Plus, residents near Memphis push back on Elon Musk's massive AI data center as Americans take their concerns about data centers to the voting booth.
3pm: Today's episode breaks down the hypocrisy of President Trump recently voting by mail, as he continues to attack mail-in voting. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Lisa Rubin, MS NOW senior legal reporter; Maggie Haberman, The New York Times White House correspondent and author of "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump"; Mark McKinnon, creator of "The Circus" and former adviser to George W. Bush and John McCain; and Jen Fifield, ProPublica reporter, break down the DOJ's appeal of rulings on voter rolls. Plus, why are Trump's allies saying Jon Ossoff has gone too far?
2pm: Today's episode explores the ongoing fight between Senator Ossoff and President Trump after Ossoff's comments on Natalie Harp, Trump's longtime aide. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Greg Bluestein, Chief Political Reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and MS NOW Political Contributor; Dan Merica, Co-Anchor of The Washington Post's newsletter "Early Brief"; and Rick Stengel, MS NOW Political Analyst and Under Secretary of State in the Obama Administration, examine Ossoff's attacks on Trump. Plus, Trump has placed his allies in the office of inspectors general, a position meant to be independent of the President.
3pm: Today's episode breaks down Trump's new low approval rating as he remains out of touch with the country. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Paul Waldman, Author of "The Cross Section" Newsletter on Substack; Betsey Stevenson, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at The University of Michigan; Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project; and Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter, discuss the inherent corruption within Trump's crypto ventures. Plus, why new polling is raising questions about the electability of progressives and Democratic Socialists ahead of the midterms. Peter Hamby, Chief National Correspondent at Puck; Adam Jentleson, Democratic Strategist; and Basil Smikle, MS NOW Political Analyst and Democratic Strategist, join Katy to break down the "new left" and how they are being perceived among Americans.
2pm: Today's episode breaks down how President Trump's close aide, Natalie Harp, repeatedly avoided routine security clearances. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jackie Alemany, MS NOW Washington Reporter and Co-Host of "The Weekend"; Michael Feinberg, Former Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the FBI and an MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst; McKay Coppins, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and an MS NOW Contributor; and Max Rose, Former New York Congressman and VoteVets Senior Advisor, join Katy Tur to discuss the recent attention Natalie Harp has received amid Sen. Ossoff's comments about her relationship with the President. Plus, why anti-Trump Resistance Democrats are losing their primary elections.
3pm: Today's episode breaks down how experts have raised alarms about Trump's recent non-citizen voting report. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter, Paul Rieckhoff, Host of the "Independent Americans" Podcast and Founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America; David French, Opinion Columnist at The New York Times; and Mona Charen, Policy Editor of The Bulwark, discuss Trump's Census Bureau report and whether it lacks authorization and credibility. Plus, on his new reality show, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns his daughter about attending Harvard, claiming the university "corrupts the mind."
Today's episode examines how Trump, despite spending a lot of time talking about election interference, hasn't released an intelligence assessment of interference in the 2024 election. Also on "The Moment with Katy Tur," Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter; Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch; James Sample, Professor at Hofstra University School of Law; and Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter, join Katy Tur with analysis on the breaking news that the Supreme Court has allowed Trump to continue construction of his ballroom. Plus, why the Navy could scrap its original plan to name an aircraft carrier after Pearl Harbor war hero Doris Miller and instead name it after President Trump.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter; Ron Insana, MS NOW Business Analyst and Author of "The Message of the Markets;" and Paul Waldman, Author of "The Cross Section" Newsletter on Substack, join Katy to examine the trade war between the U.S. and Canada and how it will likely drive up costs throughout the country. Plus, Nnamdi Eguonwu, MS NOW reporter, joins Katy to discuss how thousands are still without power in Gary, Indiana after a devastating storm that took place nearly two weeks ago.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Sam Stein, Managing Editor at The Bulwark and MS NOW Contributor; Mona Charen, Policy Editor at The Bulwark and MS NOW Contributor; Molly Jong-Fast, MS NOW Political Analyst and Host of "Fast Politics"; and Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch, join Katy to discuss how Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner met privately amid the White House's anxiety surrounding the upcoming midterms. Plus, Trump's White House is facing a wave of staff departures.
2pm: Today's episode covers the breaking news of Dolly Parton passing away at the age of 80. The country music star was remembered for her extraordinary impact and immense legacy.
3pm: Today's episode covers the breaking news of Dolly Parton passing away at the age of 80. The country music star was remembered for her extraordinary impact and immense legacy.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; James Sample, Professor at Hofstra University's School of Law; Peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor; and Vaughn Hillyard, MS NOW Senior White House Reporter, examine how Democratic-led states are fighting President Trump's mail-in voting restrictions. Plus, Canadians are coming after Trump as the tariff war intensifies.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Ashley Parker, Staff Writer for The Atlantic and MS NOW Political Analyst; Tim Miller, Host of The Bulwark; and Basil Smikle, Democratic Strategist and MS NOW Political Analyst, discuss The Atlantic's recent reporting that President Trump plans to spend $400m of his super-PAC stash on self promotion, ahead of what is expected to be a tough midterms for the Republican party. Plus, Ben McKenzie, actor and director of the documentary "Everyone Is Lying To You For Money," sits down with Katy to discuss why major streaming services refuse to license his new documentary on the cryptocurrency industry.
2pm: Breaking News: President Trump signs an executive order directing the Interior Department to update the Lake Ontario's name in the U.S. geographic naming service to Lake America as tensions continue grow between Canada and the U.S. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Ken Dilanian, MS NOW Justice and Intelligence Reporter; Bobby McDonald, retired Supervisory Special Agent and former U.S. Secret Service Agent; and Michael Fineberg, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst, discuss with Katy how three Secret Service officials have been put on leave amid a misconduct investigation. Plus, the implications of President Trump heading to Texas to support Ken Paxton.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Mike Madrid, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project; Richard Haass, President Emeritus at the Council on Foreign Relations; David French, New York Times Opinion Columnist; and Ned Price, former senior official at the State Department and the CIA, join Katy to discuss Trump's recent strategy for victory: simply declaring it, as he posts an AI image saying "mission accomplished." Plus, David French joins Katy to break down his New York Times piece on how the right's "cure" for wokeness was more intolerance and repression.
2pm: "On The Moment with Katy Tur," Scott MacFarlane, Chief Washington Correspondent at Meidas Touch and host of "Scott MacFarlane Reports"; Susan Glasser, staff writer for The New Yorker; and Charles Blow examine the legal fight between Trump and Democratic states over mail-in voting, as thousands march in Washington, D.C. to "Defend the Vote" today. Plus, The Wall Street Journal reports top White House aides were left in the dark on the CIA director's recent Russia trip.
3pm: Today's episode breaks down how the war in Iran, which was supposed to last only weeks, has now reached its six-month mark. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Katy sits down with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to discuss the importance of this race for Democrats, affordability, and our country.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Stuart Stevens, Senior Adviser for The Lincoln Project; David Drucker, Senior Writer at The Dispatch and MS NOW contributor; Will Sommer, Senior Reporter at the Bulwark; and Dan Merica, Anchor of the Washington Post's Early Brief newsletter, join Katy to discuss what the deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos means for Trump's deportation effort and who has the ear of the President. Plus, how Pete Hegseth is secretly installing conservative social media influencers in "civilian roles" inside the Pentagon.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Alex Wagner, MS NOW Senior Political Analyst and host of Runaway Country on Crooked; Catherine Rampell, MS NOW Analyst and Economics Editor at The Bulwark; and Molly-Jong Fast, MS NOW Political Analyst and host of the "Fast Politics" Podcast, join Katy to discuss how Michigan has been hit the hardest by Trump's trade war with Canada. Plus, how Wyoming Governor Mike Gordon is concerned by "aggressive" election observers sent by the Trump administration.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Laura Barrón-López, MS NOW White House Reporter; Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; Cristian Farías, Legal Journalist; and Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of the Lincoln Project and former GOP strategist, join Katy to break down how the Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to continue construction of his ballroom, as Justice Roberts claims the construction is "likely unlawful." Plus, after major DOGE cuts, IRS audit revenue has fallen 35% in just one year.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor; Lauren Egan, Bulwark Reporter; Chuck Rocha, Democratic Strategist and Senior Advisor to the James Talarico Campaign; and Leigh Ann Caldwell, Chief Washington Correspondent for Puck, join Katy to discuss the GOP's vulnerabilities ahead of the midterms and what focus groups of moderate suburban women reveal about the Republican Party's chances. Plus, how much of an impact can President Trump have in the Texas Senate race.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor; Basil Smikle, MS NOW Political Analyst and Democratic Strategist; Jake Traylor, MS NOW White House Reporter; and Peter Baker, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent and MS NOW Contributor, join Katy to discuss how Tarrant County, a crucial county in Texas, has cut ninety-two polling locations ahead of the midterms. Plus, why is the Texas Senate race now being called a toss-up?
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Mychael Schnell, MS NOW Congressional Reporter; Ashley Parker, Staff Writer for The Atlantic and MS NOW Political Analyst; Mona Charen, Policy Editor at The Bulwark; and Amanda Litman, Political Strategist and Co-Founder and President of "Run for Something," join Katy to examine how the GOP's enthusiasm is dwindling for the President's "Trumpapalooza" convention as many members are planning not to attend. Plus, how younger candidates failed to unseat an older incumbents in the Massachusetts primaries.
2pm: Today's episode covers Vice President JD Vance's White House press briefing, the first in forty-one days. Ed Elson, Co-Host of the "Prof G Markets" business podcast, breaks down how JD Vance says he's unable to promise that gas prices will return to three dollars a gallon. Plus, Michael Steele, Co-Host of MS NOW's "The Weeknight" and former RNC Chairman, discusses how the Trump administration lacks consistency and coherence, and how voters will react in the midterms come November.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Paul Rieckhoff, Founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America and host of the "Independent Americans" Podcast; former NY Congressman Mondaire Jones; Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor; and Molly Jong-Fast, MS NOW Political Analyst and host of the "Fast Politics" Podcast, join Katy to discuss how Trump plans to campaign for thirty-five races ahead of the midterms, even as his polling is at an all-time low. Plus, Senator Tillis is calling for the removal of Pete Hegseth over his mismanagement of the military
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Paul Krugman, Economist and Nobel Laureate, Ali Velshi, Host of "The 11th Hour" and Chief Correspondent on MS NOW, and Dan Merica, Anchor of the Washington Post's Early Brief newsletter, join Katy to break down Canada's new retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. and the impact they will have on Americans. Plus, how GOP Senate Leader John Thune is worried about Democrats taking the Senate as they continue their consistent messaging ahead of the midterms.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Alex Wagner, MS NOW Senior Political Analyst and Host of "Runaway Country" on Crooked, and Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project and former GOP strategist, join Katy to break down the dilemma facing Republican candidates when it comes to President Trump and whether or not they should align themselves with the unpopular president. Plus, how Roger Marshall, a former doctor and current Senator, sued 700 patients over medical debt.
3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor and author of "Who Decides Who Decides?"; David French, New York Times Opinion Columnist; Cornell Belcher, Democratic Strategist and Pollster and MS NOW Political Analyst; and Mark Leibovich, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, join Katy to break down the back-and-forth between the President and the Supreme Court as the President continues to try to restrict voting by mail. Meanwhile in Missouri, election officials wait for answers as congressional maps remain uncertain. Plus, an Anthropic researcher quit his job citing serious concerns over the impact of AI and the safety concerns it could impose.
2pm: Today, Ali Vitali is in for Katy Tur as we discuss President Trump's alternative reality. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Eugene Daniels, MS NOW Senior Washington Reporter and Co-Host of "The Weekend," Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor, and David Drucker, Senior Writer at The Dispatch and MS NOW Contributor, join Ali Vitali to discuss how President Trump continues to spins fantasies with outlandish claims amid his polls being underwater. Plus, David Rohde and Ken Dilanian break down "brain drain" as former intelligence officials express major concern over it.
3pm: Today, Ali Vitali is in for Katy Tur as we discuss President Trump's new pledge to give five thousand dollars to every American if Republicans win the midterms. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Luke Russert, Co-Host of "The Weeknight" on MS NOW; Catherine Rampell, MS NOW Analyst and Economics Editor at The Bulwark; Betsey Stevenson, Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Michigan; and Charles Blow, Journalist and Author of "Blow the Stack," join Ali to examine Trump's empty promises ahead of the midterms. Plus, Republicans promised their 2025 tax cuts would pay for themselves. Instead the federal deficit is growing by $2 trillion a year.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Brian Lehrer, Host of the "Brian Lehrer Show" on WNYC, joins Katy to discuss the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks and break down the loss of trust this country has experienced since 2001. Plus, new documents reveal how New Yorkers were mislead about the air quality in Lower Manhattan, after more people have died from 9/11-related illness than on the day of the attacks.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Garrett Graff, Historian and journalist, joins Katy to discuss the confusion and chaos after the September 11th attacks and the impact that would have on our government structures and the country as a whole. Plus, Josh Einiger, MS NOW Senior Reporter, discusses his recent reporting on Gander, the Canadian town that took in seven thousand stranded passengers on September 11th twenty-five years ago.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Anthony Aguirre, Physics professor at UC Santa Cruz and President and CEO of Future of Life Institute; and Gary Marcus, NYU Professor, join Katy Tur to discuss the rising concern over A.I. as President Trump dismisses warning signs. Plus, with 50 days until the midterms, the GOP struggles to find its message to voters around the economy.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Sam Stein, MS NOW Contributor and Managing Editor at The Bulwark; Molly Taft, "Wired" Senior Writer; Stuart Stevens, Lincoln Project Senior Advisor and Cornell Belcher, Democratic Strategist and Pollster, join Katy to examine how President Trump calls A.I. concerns a "hoax" and break down MS NOW's inside scoop that Trump met privately with OpenAI CEO, Sam Altman. Plus, recent reporting from ProPublica sheds light on Don Jr.'s Bahamas wedding weekend bankrolled by a Russian oligarch.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Christian Farias, legal journalist; Mark McKinnon, creator of "The Circus" and former adviser to President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain; Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News and an MS NOW political contributor; and Nomiki Konst, progressive strategist, join Katy to break down how last night the Supreme Court blocked Trump's mail-in voting restrictions once again and what role election deniers will have in the midterms. Plus, Attorney General Todd Blanche defends Trump's attacks on the Supreme Court's recent decision today at a White House press briefing.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur" Catherine Rampell, MS NOW Analyst and Economics Editor at The Bulwark; Paul Waldman, Author of "The Cross Section" Substack; John Nichols, Executive Editor of The Nation; and Leigh Ann Caldwell, Chief Washington Correspondent at Puck join Katy to discuss the breaking news that the Federal Reserve unanimously voted for its first rate increase since 2023. Plus, why MS NOW has moved Senate races in South Carolina and Kansas to its "races to watch" list and what that could mean for the upcoming midterms.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Stuart Stevens, Lincoln Project Senior Advisor; Michael Fuchs, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Obama administration; and Anne Applebaum, Atlantic staff writer, join Katy to discuss how the Trump administration is normalizing corruption and enabling it to spread around the world. Plus, Katy speaks one-on-one with Rep. Jim Himes about the Trump administration's continued corruption and whether China is as worried as our tech CEOs about the dangers of AI.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur" Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor; Paul Rieckhoff, Founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America and host of "Independent Americas" podcast; and Basil Smikle, MS NOW Political Analyst and Democratic strategist, join Katy to examine the issues at the top of voters' minds but which the Trump administration is failing to fix as the President's approval rating hits a new low. Plus, why is Karl Rove saying he will vote for a Democrat as deep-red states come into play ahead of the midterms.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur" James Sample, Professor of Law at Hofstra University; Alex Wagner, MS NOW Senior Political Analyst and author of the new book "The Steal"; and Rick Stengel, MS NOW Political Analyst and former Undersecretary of State during the Obama Administration, join Katy to break down the Attorney General's increasing political appearances, and whether Blanche will break norms if Republicans appear to be losing in the midterms. Plus, a Kennedy Center executive says the closure is only temporary, as Trump ignores all other issues facing America and remains focused on the Kennedy Center.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Natasha Sarin, Yale Law School Professor and President of the Budget Lab; Molly Jong-Fast, MS NOW Political Analyst and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast; Lauren Egan, Reporter at The Bulwark; and Mona Charen, Policy Editor at The Bulwark and host of "The Mona Charen Show," join Katy to break down why Democrats are feeling bullish ahead of the midterms. Plus, President Trump's own pollster calls support for A.I. centers a "losing position" as Trump actively ignores growing concern over A.I.
3pm:Carol Leonnig, MS NOW Senior Investigative Reporter, breaks down her exclusive reporting that a top DOJ official warned prosecutors that they would be fired for not pursuing voter fraud. On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; Ayman Mohyeldin, MS NOW Analyst; Cornell Belcher, Democratic Strategist and Pollster and MS NOW Political Analyst; and David Drucker, Bloomberg opinion columnist and MS NOW contributor, join Katy to discuss whether or not Democrats would push for President Trump's third impeachment.
2pm: MS NOW, CNN and Politico have sued President Trump over the White House press ban.
3PM: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Mark Hertling, MS NOW Military analyst and former commander of the U.S. armed forces in Europe; Leigh Ann Caldwell, Puck Chief Washington Correspondent; and Michelle Cottle, Opinion Writer at The New York Times, join Katy Tur to examine President Trump's push to build his arch in D.C., which he claims will serve a military purpose by holding snipers and drones. Plus, how corruption has become a bipartisan midterm message, and how Republican and Democratic ads are shaping it.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; Former Rep. Mondaire Jones, Former Democratic Congressman of New York; and Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW Political Contributor, join Katy to break down President Trump's recent speech at the UN, as he touted himself as a peacemaker while also asking if he should "annihilate" Iran as he addressed world leaders. Plus, why House Republicans telling Mychael Schnell, MS NOW Congressional Reporter, that "we're gonna get crushed" in the upcoming midterms.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Mark McKinnon, Creator of "The Circus" and former advisor to President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain; John Nichols, Executive Editor at The Nation; Mark Leibovich, Staff Writer at The Atlantic and MS NOW Political Contributor; and Dan Merica, Anchor of the Washington Post's "Early Brief" newsletter, join Katy to break down how President Trump's only currency is attention, as he launched his own YouTube channel amid his mass media ban. Plus, a clear bipartisan issue that is defying party lines: distrust in our government.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur," Rick Stengel, MS NOW Political Analyst and Former Under Secretary of State in the Obama administration, David Ignatius, Washington Post Foreign Affairs Columnist and MS NOW Contributor; Ashley Parker, Staff Writer for the Atlantic and MS NOW Political analyst and Stuart Stevens, Senior advisor for The Lincoln Project join Katy to examine the major warning signs for the GOP ahead of the midterms as Republicans in tight races seems to be breaking away from President Trump. Plus, Defense Secy. Pete Hegseth, has announced a new battlefield assessment in order to promote generals.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur" Fallon Gallagher, MS NOW Legal Affairs Reporter; Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; Scott Macfarlane, Chief Washington correspondent at Meidas Touch join Katy to examine how President Trump is citing national security as justification for his mass media ban. Plus, as President Trump is still fighting to rename the Kennedy Center, sources familiar say some in his administration are now exploring the possibility of adding his name to Ford's Theatre.
2pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur" Lisa Rubin, MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter; David Rohde, MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter; Jonathan Lemire, Staff writer at The Atlantic and Co-Host of Morning Joe and Akayla Gardner, MS NOW White House Reporter join Katy to examine how MS NOW, CNN and Politico were granted access back to the White House grounds today, and whether or not this is truly the end of Trump's mass media ban. Plus, Priya Sridhar, MS NOW Pentagon reporter, breaks down her recent reporting on how the Navy has disclosed eight suicide attempts associated with the USS Lincoln.
3pm: On "The Moment with Katy Tur" Jake Sherman, Punchbowl News Co-Founder and MS NOW political contributor; David French, The New York Times Opinion Columnist; James Sample, Hofstra University Law Professor and Molly Jong-Fast, MS NOW Political Analyst and host of the "Fast Politics" Podcast join Katy to break down how President Trump continues to inflict damage with his press ban, causing Americans to lose patience amid his constant distractions. As Democrats hold a lead over Republicans in the generic congressional ballot, how likely are we to see a Blue Wave election similar to 2006?
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