The Weekend

Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's relationship implodes publicly online in a very personal way. At the center of their dispute is President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," which Musk said was a "disgusting abomination." David Jolly and Yemisi Egbewole joins the Weekend to discuss what this could mean for the GOP in the midterms. Plus -- Kilmar Abrego Garcia's lawyer reacts to the federal charges filed against him.

President Donald Trump issued a flurry of executive actions this week, from a new travel ban to a renewed attack on President Biden. Could this be a distraction from his unpopular agenda? Additionally, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must restore AmeriCorps programs after DOGE slashed nearly $400M in grants. Three Democratic Attorneys General join The Weekend to discuss their recent legal win.

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's fallout is just the beginning. MSNBC political analyst Alexi McCammond and New York Times White House Correspondent Tyler Pager join The Weekend to look into the possible repercussions from the feud. Plus, presidents have used the autopen for decades, including Trump. But now, an investigation has been launched by Trump into former president Joe Biden's use of the pen, stating he used it to cover his "cognitive decline." And, it's World Pride Day in Washington, DC.  As Americans join in on the celebration, the Trump administration is continuing its fight against LGBTQ+ communities. Laverne Cox joins The Weekend to share her thoughts.

President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles after clashes between protestors and immigration agents. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the move saying "it will only escalate tensions. Max Boot and Anthony Coley join The Weekend to discuss the protests and the administration's response. 

President Donald Trump applied a rarely used law to deploy the National Guard as ICE protests erupted in Los Angeles. How was he able to bypass the governor, and how can this conflict escalate? Former Trump DHS official, Miles Taylor, breaks it down. Plus, Representative LaMonica McIver joins The Weekend ahead of her court appearance for charges of allegedly assaulting an officer during an ICE oversight visit in New Jersey.

Preparations are underway for Donald Trump's military parade next week. It's billed as a celebration for the army's 250th anniversary, but as the tanks roll towards the nation's capital, thousands of veterans and their families rally in protest. Plus, Elon Musk joins Trump's ever-growing list of loyal friends turned foe. Trump's former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, joins The Weekend to share his take on the fallout.

After a week of military escalation in Los Angeles, President Donald Trump prepares to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S Army with a parade in Washington, D.C. Americans across the nation plan to counter this celebration with a "No Kings" protest. However, Trump warns that protesters in Washington "will be met with very heavy force".  Representative Jamie Raskin joins The Weekend to discuss the importance of the nearly 2,000 protests that are scheduled today.

Among the backdrop of Trump's military parade, thousands of "No Kings" protests are expected today -- two of the protest organizers slam Trump's threat of heavy force against protesters. Plus, there's growing concerns about the politicization of the U.S. military after uniformed soldiers cheered and booed in reaction to the President's political statements at a speech at Fort Bragg. Retired Army Lieutenant General Steff Twitty, Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Rob D'Amico, and the WSJ's Nancy Youssef join The Weekend.

Critics are accusing President Donald Trump of assaulting America's democracy after he commandeered the National Guard and deployed Marines to California amid mostly peaceful protests against immigration raids. Democratic Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a cabinet member's press conference in his state of California and handcuffed after trying to ask a question. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History at New York University, joins The Weekend to discuss how similar actions played out in autocratic regimes throughout history.

President Donald Trump hosted a military parade on the Army's 250th anniversary, which happened to coincide with Trump's birthday, as massive crowds took to the streets to march against the Trump administration and to declare that America is no place for kings. The dramatic day also included a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a Minnesota state lawmaker and seriously injured another. Law enforcement called the shootings politically motivated. Reuters White House Correspondent Jeff Mason,  Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Steve Anderson, Retired FBI agent Rob D'Amico, former CIA director John Brennan and former U.S. Attorney in Michigan, Barbara McQuade join The Weekend to discuss the dramatic events of the last 24 hours.

A massive manhunt is underway in Minnesota for a murder suspect who targeted two Democratic state lawmakers and their spouses, killing two. New reports reveal the suspect had a kill list that included prominent pro-choice individuals and legislators. Minnesota Congresswoman Kelly Morrison, who was on that list, joins The Weekend to remember her friends and colleagues who were impacted by yesterday's horrible shooting.

It has been 10 years since Donald Trump announced his candidacy for President, but how do Americans feel today? Brand new NBC News Decision Desk polling gives insight into his current approval rating and the policies Americans care about the most. Plus, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weekend to share his thoughts on the targeted political attacks in Minnesota, President Trump's policy agenda,  and the massive turnout for the nationwide "No Kings" protests.