The Weeknight

Trump again downplayed the threat of supply shortages from his tariffs, even if it affects the availability and cost of toys for Americans. MSNBC's Claire McCaskill and Brendan Buck weigh in. Plus, conservative lawyer George Conway discusses Trump versus the rule of law.

President Trump said he doesn't know if everyone in the U.S., citizens or non-citizens, is entitled to due process. Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland shares his take on Trump's remarks. Plus, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor, has a new book out.

Trump's inconsistent trade policies are on full display as he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House for their first in-person meeting since Carney's election victory. Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida joins The Weekend to discuss why voters are getting angry. Plus, Donald Trump wants to secure the release of a 2020 election denier who's currently in a Colorado prison for her role in tampering with election equipment. Colorado's Secretary of State weighs in.

Thirty-two House Republicans are demanding that House GOP leadership adhere to strict spending cuts in the legislative package central to enacting Trump's domestic policy agenda. Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) joins The Weekend to discuss. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about why Democrats are pushing back against Trump's growing crypto empire. 

The Trump administration is touting a trade agreement with the United Kingdom – predicting that it will be the first of "many other deals." Why the plan – slim on details – wasn't enough to ease economic uncertainty. Former GOP Congressman Charlie Dent and MSNBC Political Analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr weigh in. Plus, John McCarthy, former political advisor to Joe Biden and liaison to the Catholic Church, joins The Weeknight to discuss the first American Pope, and what we know about his politics. 

House members clashed with police at an ICE facility in New Jersey and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on trespassing charges. Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman was there – and joins The Weeknight to share her eyewitness account. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Lauren Underwood reacts to Trump firing the first African American and woman Librarian of Congress.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the Republican plan that could slash Medicaid benefits for millions of Americans. Plus, House Republicans released their plan to cut $880 billion – largely from Medicaid – to cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks. Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan joins "The Weeknight" to discuss how millions could lose their health coverage.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka shares a first-hand account of his arrest for allegedly attempting to break into an ICE facility during a protest. Plus, MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the Trump administration's threat to suspend due process for migrants.

Saudi Arabia is the first stop on a four-day trip to the Middle East for President Trump, and he was greeted on the tarmac at the airport in Riyadh by the kingdom's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump also met with Syria's new president, Ahmad al-Sharaa. Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the price of Trump cozying up to autocrats in the Middle East.

After slamming Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for weaponizing DHS to pursue mass deportations, Democratic Congresswoman Delia Ramirez joins "The Weeknight" table to discuss the Trump administration's ongoing effort to eliminate the rule of law. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the real-life impact of Trump's tariffs, and her fight to save essential government programs like Medicaid from the Republican chopping block.

The Supreme Court just blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport a group of immigrants without due process. Rep. Glenn Ivey, member of the Homeland Security Committee, joins "The Weeknight" table to break down the Court's ruling. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson just had a big, embarrassing setback. And John Ewing Jr., the first Black mayor-elect of Omaha, NE  discusses his victory over a three-term Republican incumbent and what it might mean for Democrats in 2026 and beyond.

Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, Gene Seroka, explains how the Trump Administration's tariff policy is impacting trade in and out of America's busiest ports. Plus, Lucy Caldwell, political strategist and former campaign manager for Joe Walsh 2020, joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump tariffs and why consumers will soon start seeing higher costs. Plus, former President Joseph Biden was diagnosed on Friday with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The Weeknight hosts weigh in on the public's response.

The Weeknight follows Breaking News after the Justice Department says it charged Rep. Lamonica McIver with assaulting law enforcement at a New Jersey Ice Facility. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, reacts to that news, and explains the reasons for the GOP's secrecy in the budget process. Plus, Norm Eisen, founder of the Democracy Defenders Fund, and former DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer weigh in.

Following the DOJ's charges against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, Rep. Dan Goldman, member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins "The Weeknight" table to discuss Trump's ongoing weaponization of the rule of law. Plus Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor who more recently served in President Biden's White House, discusses her campaign launch for Georgia governor.

As Republicans struggle to advance Trump's budget bill, House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark joins The Weeknight to break down the devastating consequences of the GOP's legislation – including potential Medicaid cuts of at least $500 billion. Plus, a federal judge slammed the Trump Justice Department for its handling of the incident at that ICE facility, calling the administration's moves "worrisome" and "embarrassing." And Sen. Jacky Rosen joins to discuss a new court order violation from the Trump administration – this one linked to the deportation of immigrants to South Sudan.

House Republicans passed their controversial budget bill filled with Medicaid cuts. DNC chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats plan to speak out and fight back. Plus, sources tell NBC News that a Trump appointee ordered officials to rewrite a damaging intelligence assessment so it couldn't be "used against" Donald Trump. Sen. Ruben Gallego joins The Weeknight to respond.

A judge rules against one of Trump's executive orders targeting a DC law firm. As international fallout from Trump's threats on Canada continues, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) joins The Weeknight to discuss his recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Plus, Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey discusses how he was denied access to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported by the Trump administration, during a recent trip to El Salvador.

Trump is on a pardoning spree, clearing a reality TV couple of tax evasion charges, a former Republican congressman of tax fraud, and at least 6 others. Mark Joseph Stern, Senior Writer at Slate, and Lisa Rubin, MSNBC Legal Analyst, join The Weeknight to break it down. Plus, as Republicans attempt to hide from the ire of their constituents over support for Trump's budget bill, Rep. Eugene Vindman is hosting events with voters in his district. He joins The Weeknight table to discuss what he's hearing.

The on-again off-again Trump tariffs are leaving American business owners and consumers in a constant state of uncertainty. Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor, and Bharat Ramamurti, former Deputy Director at the National Economic Council, join The Weeknight table to break down the fallout. Plus, House Democrats are investigating Trump's grift. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, member of the House Oversight Committee, joins to discuss.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a multi-state effort to stop Trump's tariffs. He joins The Weeknight to discuss the rulings on the administration's agenda. Plus, Republicans are facing growing backlash from angry constituents over the Trump tax bill. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats should be channeling the momentum.

Senator Jack Reed joins The Weeknight as Republicans double down on the Medicaid cuts in their budget bill. Plus, Rohit Chopra, the former head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, joins The Weeknight to discuss the potential impact of the Republican spending bill on American families and businesses.

Rep. Dan Goldman joins The Weeknight to discuss the new fight against Trump's retribution campaign – and what Democrats could learn from his experiences. Plus, the Republican budget bill could be in trouble – Elon Musk, Sen. Rand Paul, and Sen. Mike Lee have all condemned the current version of the legislation. Sen. Michael Bennet discusses the GOP's struggles. And House Democrats – led by Hakeem Jeffries –  are planning a "more is more" approach in their efforts to counter the Trump administration. Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to weigh in.

The sweeping Republican bill for President Donald Trump's domestic agenda is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years, according to a new estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Rep. Rosa DeLauro joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum doubling overnight – and the impact that could have for your wallet. 

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are in the midst of a very public, very messy feud. Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins The Weeknight to react. Plus, Republicans blocked the Democrats' latest effort to subpoena Elon Musk. Rep. Stephen Lynch, the acting top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to discuss why he wants Musk to testify.

The Weeknight panel discusses the SCOTUS ruling allowing members of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security Administration data. Plus, Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to the United States, where he'll get the due process he was initially denied. 

Today, the state of California sued the Trump administration for deploying the state's National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. MSNBC Political Analyst Cornell Belcher and Patrick Gaspard of the Center for American Progress join The Weeknight to discuss Trump's military response to the L.A. protests.

Today, the state of California sued the Trump administration for deploying the state's National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of the state, joins The Weeknight to discuss the state's fight against Trump.

California officials have asked a federal judge to limit Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles. Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, joins The Weeknight to break down what's at stake. Plus, Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California joins to respond to breaking news.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, one of the Senate Democrats who grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration's rationale for sending National Guard members and active-duty Marines into Los Angeles. joins The Weeknight. Plus, we are just days away from Trump getting his cherished military parade. Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins to contextualize Trump's show of military power. And Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove sits at the table to break down the President's escalating use of force on protesters – and the real reason behind his tactics. 

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins The Weeknight to react to his colleague, Sen. Alex Padilla, being forcibly removed from and handcuffed at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Plus, Rep. LaMonica McIver is facing three counts of "forcibly impeding and interfering with law enforcement officers" after a grand jury indicted her for an altercation outside of an ICE facility in New Jersey last month. She joins for her first primetime appearance since the charges were announced.

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.