The Weeknight

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.