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Today Donald Trump's attorney asked a GA judge to dismiss charges of election interference. He argued the indictment was based on Trump’s statements about the 2020 election that are protected under the First Amendment. Then in New York, Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined President Joe Biden for a record-breaking fundraiser. Plus, one-time crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions from his customers. Ayman Mohyeldin, Hugo Lowell, Molly Jong-Fast, Joyce Vance, Donna Edwards, David Jolly and Reid Hoffman join.
The New York Times reports that Trump has spent more than $100 million on legal fees since 2021, averaging about $90,000 a day. Also, conspiracy theories are running rampant about the ship collision that took down Baltimore's Key bridge. Plus, ex-crypto king Sam Bankman- Fried could be sentenced to decades in prison after being convicted of fraud and conspiracy. Charles Coleman Jr, McKay Coppins, Clint Watts, Hans Nichols, Amanda Carpenter, and Zeke Faux join.
A majority of the Supreme Court seemed less than favorable toward a bid to sharply limit access to mifepristone, a key medication in more than 60 percent of U.S. abortions. As they weighed the FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine case, the justices questioned whether anti-abortion doctors have sufficient legal grounds — or standing — to bring the lawsuit. Plus, Donald Trump's media company, Truth Social, soars on its first day of trading on Nasdaq. And the impact of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse after a cargo ship collision. Josh Gerstein, Tara Palmeri, Dr. Kavita Patel, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Reed Galen, Ron Filipkowski, and George Solis join.
A New York appeals court reduced former President Trump's bond in a civil fraud case to $175 million, giving him ten days to come up with the money. That ruling came on the same day a judge set April 15 as the start of hush money trial. Also, we look at what's behind the Republican fury toward House Speaker Mike Johnson. Then, the latest on the Moscow concert hall attack and Russia's efforts to link it to Ukraine. Susanne Craig, Brian Schwartz, Dave Aronberg, Jon Sale, Stuart Stevens, Yamiche Alcindor, and William Taylor break it down.
House Republicans are on the verge of more chaos as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files a motion to oust Rep. Mike Johson from his post as Speaker of the House. Plus, a deadly attack is unleashed at a concert hall in Moscow. And Trump's Truth Social gets the greenlight to go public. Sahil Kapur, Jon Allen, Susan Glasser, Mark Leibovich, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Charlie Dent, Conor Lamb, Clint Watts
Our panel weighs Donald Trump's options as he faces a Monday deadline to post a $464 million bond. According to New York Attorney General Letitia James, the court could freeze Trump's bank accounts, begin collecting rent from his tenants, subpoena personal financial information and more. Plus, inside Trump's struggle to fund his campaign and his efforts to have donors to pay his legal bills. Also, the U.S. begins evacuating American citizens from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Joyce Vance, David Cay Johnston, Brian Schwartz, Carlos Curbelo, Jennifer Palmieri, Mike Memoli, and Jacqueline Charles join.
Donald Trump's dealine to secure cash for a massive bond in his civil fraud case quickly approaches, with the potentail to seize some of his biggest assets. Plus, a controversial immigration law is now back on hold in Texas, as the legal whiplash continues. And another spotlight conversation, this time on the future of the workplace post covid. Barb McQuade, Molly Jong Fast, Tim O'Brien, Julian Castro, Juanita Tolliver, Tim Miller, Arthur Brooks, and Nicholas Bloom join.
Donald Trump faces backlash after comments about Jewish Americans. In an interview with Sebastian Gorka Trump stated that "They hate everything about Israel, and they should be ashamed of themselves." Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court for "absolute immunity" from election interference charges. The former president claimed that if the high court rejects his claim, it would "incapacitate every future president." Also -- behind the Biden-Harris campaign's new push to win over Latino voters. Jonathan Capeheart, Brendan Buck, Mark Murray, Symone Sanders, Glenn Kirschner, Kristy Greenberg, David Jolly, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Michael McFaul break it down.
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers tell a New York appeals court he's unable to find a company to underwrite his bond for the judgment against him in his civil fraud case. Trump’s attorneys said he has approached 30 underwriters to back the bond, all of them rejected him. Then, new fears about the threat from the Big Lie and how it could affect elections in Arizona, where election deniers are working over time to push lies and conspiracies. Plus, which candidate is raking in the big bucks in the 2024 race for the White House. Carol Leonnig, Mark Mckinnon, Jim Sciutto, Charles Coleman, Nikki Fried, Tyler Pager, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Stephen Richer join.
Fulton Couty DA Fani Willis will be allowed to continue prosecuting her case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants. Where that case goes now. Plus a special nightcap roundtable featuring student journalists from across the country. Theo Baker, Caitlyn Yaede, Natalia Wilson, Tommy Barone, Luke Broadwater, Harry Litman, Yamiche Alcindor join.
A Florida federal judge denied Donald Trump's request to dismiss his classified document case. But he'll likely get a delay in his New York hush money trial date. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer makes a fiery speech calling for new leadership in Israel. And Stephanie sits down with actor Laurence Fishburne. Joyce Vance, Peter Baker, Eugene Scott, Lara Seligman, Susan Del Percio, and Donna Edwards join.
A Georgia judge threw out three counts in the election interference case against Donald Trump. Meanwhile, after mass layoffs at the Republican National Committee, the group has hired some new “election integrity” lawyers. And, a look at the truth about crime rates in America (hint: we are not in a crime wave). Three big city police chiefs from share their insights. Barbara McQuade, McKay Coppins, Jon Allen, Stuart Stevens, Ron Filipkowski, Pamela Smith, Brian O’Hara, James White, and Josh Tyrangiel join.
Welcome to the general election. NBC News projects Donald Trump and Joe Biden will be the nominees. Our panel dives in on what this long election will look like. Plus, Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies on his investigation of Joe Biden and classified documents. And what is next for TikTok as Congress considers a crackdown. Steve Kornacki, Mike Memoli, Katie Benner, Glenn Kirschner, Reed Galen, Robert Gibbs, Jeanna Smialek, Justin Wolfers, and Alex Stamos help break it down.
As the general election gets underway, Trump sets a dark tone for the next eight months on the campaign trail. Plus, the other Supreme Court case that threatens to upend Jack Smith’s prosecution of Donald Trump. And, four years after Covid-19 shut down the world, a new book asks if we’ve already forgotten the lessons of 2020. Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Matthew Dowd, Ty Cobb, Jen Palmieri, David Jolly, and Eric Klinenberg join.
In this week’s Nightcap, the roundtable discusses Biden’s third State of the Union address, now that the general election is underway and why Republicans think that asking, “Is your life better than it was 4 years ago” is a good campaign slogan. Meanwhile, Stephanie sits down with Savannah Guthrie to discuss her new book about the role of faith in her life. Plus, see who was picked for this week’s MVPs. Maya Wiley, Mary Harris, Molly Jong Fast, and Christine Romans join.
With Nikki Haley out of the Presidential Race, President Biden and Donald Trump are set for a rematch in 2024. Meanwhile, the economy continues to be a key issue for voters even as there is evidence President Biden continues to deliver on his agenda. Plus, a new book investigates extremism and threats to democracy. Tara Palmeri, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Amanda Carpenter, Elizabeth Pancotti, Ron Insana, Juanita Tolliver, Hans Nichols, Bruce Hoffman, and Jacob Ware join to break it all down.
The Supreme Court has decided former president Donald Trump cannot be removed from the ballot in Colorado or in any other state. The case was brought by a group of Colorado voters who challenged Trump’s ballot eligibility based on his actions leading up to January 6th and on a clause in the 14th amendment barring former office holders from seeking a new office – if they’ve engaged in insurrection. Also, the political “lay of the land” ahead of Super Tuesday and where Joe Biden and Donald Trump stand in the 2024 Presidential race. Plus, “No Labels” worries about missing the window for launching a third-party presidential candidate. Mark Joseph Stern, Ankush Khardori, Suzanne Craig, Mckay Coppins, Larry Sabato, Mark Mckinnon, and Larry Hogan help break it all down.
Our Nightcap team weighs in on the latest in political headlines, from the Supreme Court’s decision to hear Trump’s immunity claim to Congress just avoiding another government shutdown. And, what does the school roadmap to success look like? How it does not mean just getting straight A’s. Plus our roundtable shares their picks for this week's MVP’s. Dan Nathan, John Fugelsang, Basil Smikle, and Danny Cevallos join.
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump visit the southern border as immigration takes center stage in the presidential race. Plus, a preview of a key hearing in the Trump documents trial. Then, uncovering what’s behind the effects of inflation on food prices. And former NBA star Rex Chapman tells his story of recovering from addiction. Mike Memoli, Peter Baker, Matthew Dowd, Victoria De Francesco Soto, Joyce Vance, Ron Insana, Jesse Newman, and Rex Chapman join.
Historic news from the Supreme Court, as it announces it will take up Donald Trump’s case regarding presidential immunity. Meanwhile, the Senate GOP blocked a bill protecting IVF at the federal level following the controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling. And, Congress once again kicks the can down the road on government funding. Susan Glasser, Glenn Kirschner, Andrew Weissman, Doug Jones, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Charlie Sykes join.
The results are in from the Michigan primary. Our panel discusses the lessons that Joe Biden and Donald Trump are taking from tonight, and why Nikki Haley isn’t going anywhere. And did today’s witness in Georgia give lawyers enough evidence to oust DA Fani Willis? And what a longtime tech journalist learned about the "boy kings" of Silicon Valley and the dangers of AI. Steve Kornacki, Mike Memoli, David Jolly, Max Rose, Mark Leibovich, Dave Aronberg, Rep. Debbie Dingell, and Kara Swisher help break it down.
Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money case in New York ask judge for a "narrowly tailored" gag order. Plus, our panel discusses the 2024 GOP race after the South Carolina primary and what Michigan's primary could mean for November. Lastly, the bombshell reporting about the dangers for young girls on social media. Shannon Pettypiece, Luke Broadwater, Charles Coleman, Don Calloway, Reed Galen, Jeff Horwitz, Frances Haugen, and Jennifer Valentino-DeVries join.
Our nightcap tackles the impact of the controversial IVF ruling from an Alabama court. Plus: will the South Carolina GOP primary be the last stand for Nikki Haley as she takes on Donald Trump? Also, the reasons behind House Republicans' impeachment investigation into President Biden and why many young voters are excited about third-party candidates in this election. Then our nightcap crew shares their MVPs of the week. Nick Troiano, John Della Volpe, Kyla Scanlon, and Christina Greer join.
Just two days until the South Carolina Republican primary, Donald Trump remains well ahead of Nikki Haley, who’s vowed to remain in the race for the GOP nomination. Meanwhile, the Alabama Supreme Court’s controversial ruling that frozen embryos are considered children is quickly becoming a political issue, and threatens GOP efforts to win over voters in November. Plus House Republicans turn their attention to the annual CPAC conference, even as a government shutdown could be just weeks away. Peter Baker, Carol Lee, Joyce Vance, Tom Winter, Zooey Zephyr, Mike Murphy, Robert Gibbs, and Simon Shuster break it down.
The FBI informant who claimed to have proof of a bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son, according to the FBI, supposedly lied and was fed information from Russian intelligence. This now leaves the House GOP impeachment inquiry into the President on thin ice. Plus, the largest hospital in Alabama is putting all IVF treatment on hold after a controversial court ruling. And, the latest on the American woman who was arrested in Russia on suspicion of treason after donating to support Ukraine. Ryan Reilly, Barbara McQuade, Molly Jong-Fast, Dr. Mamie McLean, Yamiche Alcindor, Tim Miller, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Richard Engel join.
With three days to go the South Carolina Republican primary, Nikki Haley is rejecting calls to drop out of the race for the 2024 nomination. Haley vows to stay in the race "until the last person votes." Meanwhile, Joe Biden threatens new U.S. sanctions against Russia in response to the death of opposition leader, Alexei Navalny. Plus White House national security spokesman John Kirby says sanctions will work to hold Russia accountable for invading Ukraine. And, how the ultra-rich convert their wealth into power. Vaughn Hillyard, Tristan Snell, Matthew Dowd, William Taylor, Juanita Tolliver, Natasha Korecki, and Bill Cohan break it all down.
The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accuses Putin of killing her husband as she vows to continue Navalny’s work. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spends part of his weekend hawking $400 gold high-tops after being hit with a multi-million dollar penalty for fraud. And the stunning court decision in Alabama that could impact the fight for reproductive rights – as well as couples trying to start a family. Susan Glasser, Eugene Scott, Michael McFaul, Glenn Kirschner, Jennifer Palmieri, and Mark McKinnon join Symone Sanders-Townsend to break it down.
Fulton County (GA) District Attorney Fani Willis testifies in a fiery hearing related to Trump's election interference case. Willis blasted efforts to disqualify her from prosecuting the case as "contrary to democracy." Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson blocks the Senate aid package to Ukraine amid growing questions about his leadership. And the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as a major hospital comes under siege. Annie Linskey, Joyce Vance, Ankush Khardori, Reed Galen, Donna Edwards, Clint Watts, and Hala Gorani join.
On Into America presents: Uncounted Millions: The Power of Reparations, award-winning MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee dives into one of today’s most pressing debates: reparations. Months ago, Trymaine discovered the little-known story of Gabriel Coakley and it blew his mind. In the midst of the Civil War, Coakley was among a handful of Black people who found a way to get compensated for slavery by the US government. On Uncounted Millions, Trymaine talks to Coakley’s descendants about how reparations forever changed their family’s trajectory. And as more cities and states consider the issue at a policy level, he imagines how reparations might shape the whole of Black America. Listen to this special preview now. And follow the show: https://link.chtbl.com/iapum_fdlw
The latest on a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Super Bowl celebration. And the White House is preparing to brief lawmakers on a ‘serious national security threat,' involving a Russian nuclear weapon in space. Plus, special counsel Jack Smith has asked the Supreme Court to reject Trump’s efforts to delay his criminal trial. Frank Figliuzzi, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Mike Memoli, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Barbara McQuade, Molly Jong-Fast, Michael Steele, and Ron Filipkowski join.
