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“He is just trying to exercise control over the Republican party…What he cannot tolerate is any kind of free thinking.” @raskin.house.gov explains Trump’s true motivation for his baseless claims of voter fraud.

“So much of their deportation campaign is about de-legalizing so many people who have status” The hosts react to yesterday’s protests at the detention center in Dilley, TX as Japanese internment camp survivors liken the alleged inhumane conditions at the facility to what they endured during WWII.

“Shows you where his priorities are.” @congressmanboyle.bsky.social on President Trump’s White House ballroom which despite the President's repeated claims of no taxpayer dollars will reportedly cost $600 million, with more than half coming from taxpayers.

“The person who wants to lead our Department of Justice has been found by a federal judge to be violating the law.” @weissmann.substack.com explains what the ramifications are after a second judge has blasted Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for violating the law.

“The central, rhetorical task of a president in a moment like this is to talk about us and not him....The Constitution begins with...‘We the people’, and the ‘we’ is the most critical.” Historian Jon Meacham on Trump placing himself at the center as America celebrates its 250th birthday.

On the latest episode of “Clock It with @symonedsanders.bsky.social and @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social” the hosts answer a listener question on why it seems that media has turned away from covering Trump’s immigration crackdown and ICE’s detainment of people who have no criminal background.

“He goes into Republican strongholds, [and] he talks to people in a way that gets through.” @eugenerobinson.bsky.social weighs in on Independent Senator Bernie Sanders’ decision to speak at the Texas Democratic Convention as part of Dems’ push to mobilize voters.

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Tune in Sunday at 7am ET for interviews with: @raskin.house.gov @congressmanboyle.bsky.social @weissmann.substack.com and presidential historian Jon Meacham

“We need this help” Democratic Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego, CA and Columbia, SC Republican Mayor Daniel Rickenmann join The Weekend to discuss the importance of the bipartisan housing bill passed by Congress and why they say despite the President’s opposition, the bill will ultimately become law.

@repdean.bsky.social discusses the Republicans’ “playbook of desperation” as President Trump delays enacting a bipartisan housing bill that would help Americans and demands that Congress first pass his voter suppression bill.

“It’s all about him first and what the American people actually needs secondly.” @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social breaks down Trump’s decision to cancel a bipartisan housing bill signing to demand his Save America Act get passed first and what it means that Speaker Johnson will send him the bill Monday.

Democratic nominee for NY-17 @caitfornewyork.bsky.social’s race could determine who gains control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming midterms. She shares how she plans to connect with voters on “both sides of the aisle” and differentiate herself from GOP incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler.

The Weekend hosts discuss the mounting troubles President Trump is facing for his $16M Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations.

“The fact that we’re even talking about the Strait of Hormuz means that this war did not go according to plan.” Former Asst. Defense Sec. Mara Karlin on the Iran war after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran in response to an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait.

Tune in Saturday at 7am ET for interviews with: @repdean.bsky.social @caitfornewyork.bsky.social @ginafortexas.bsky.social San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann Former Rep. Susan Wild and Former Rep. Fred Upton

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As crews work to try to clean up the algae bloom that is turning President Trump’s $16M reflecting pool green, he is shifting the blame on “vandals” for the downfall of the project. MS Now’s Maya Eaglin shares the latest.

Tune in Sunday at 7am ET for interviews with: @debbiedingell.house.gov @govjayinslee.bsky.social @conorlambpa.bsky.social Former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney

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@jamestalarico.bsky.social claps back at Ken Paxton's "Low T Talarico" nickname: "Honestly, I had to look up what that meant. I don't think guys my age are really concerned about that kind of thing, but I think that these nicknames and these personal attacks don't actually meet the needs of Texas."

“One thing a lot of people in the legal community are looking at is Todd Blanche’s law license” Former DOJ Pardon Attorney @lawyeroyer.com explains what accountability may look like after Trump’s DOJ declined to formally end his controversial $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund in court.

“Half of the exhibition space is reminding us who we are” @jonathancapehart.bsky.social reflects on his recent visits to the new Obama Presidential Center after it officially opened to the public on Juneteenth.

Trump's $14 million dollar reflecting pool makeover is a big green, peeling mess and as usual, he is choosing to place blame on anyone other than his administration. The Weekend hosts discuss.

“He’s had to settle for something I think the Iranians believe is very much in their interest.” Former CIA Director John Brennan blasts Pres. Trump’s agreement with Iran that sets a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a permanent end to the war and fails to achieve many of his pre-war goals.

On the latest episode of “Clock It with @symonedsanders.bsky.social and @eugenedaniels2.bsky.social” discuss the opening of the Obama Presidential Center and what its timing represents for the country, as debates over history and belonging unfold across the United States.

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Tune in Saturday at 7 am ET for interviews with: @jamestalarico.bsky.social @jenagriswold.bsky.social @repgregstanton.bsky.social & Former CIA Director John Brennan

“This needs to be a warning signal to Republicans” Political strategist Brittany Martinez weighs in on Trump’s “ I love the inflation” comments and how they may come back to haunt the GOP in the midterms.

“We want people to know whether they come from across the street or across the world, that they belong here.” @dem-valeriejarrett.bsky.social explains how the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is ultimately about Americans and uplifting our democracy.

"He has converted the presidency into an instrument of personal profit and money making.” With Trump’s UFC event set to get underway tonight, @raskin.house.gov explains how all Trump is really doing “is using his position to plunder the taxpayers.”

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Tune in Sunday at 7am ET for interviews with: Actor Steve Schirripa @dem-valeriejarrett.bsky.social @raskin.house.gov @corybooker.com @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Co-Host Willie Geist & Former Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield

ESPN analyst Tim Legler predicts ahead of tonight’s NBA finals: “I don’t know that I can recall a finals like this… every one of these first four games has been winnable by either team with two minutes to go, and I don’t think it’s going to be any different tonight.”

“We need to talk about protecting democracy in an age of this sort of concentration of wealth” Economics Professor @justinwolfers.bsky.social breaks down just how much Elon Musk’s influence impacts the state of politics in America.

“Our mission is to serve those in need, to quell that insecurity and let them know that every week we will be there for them” Outreach Director for St. Francis Table Soup Kitchen in Atlanta DiJean Horton on recent spikes in demand as communities grapple with rising grocery costs.

“We should not normalize that type of deception & corruption that we are seeing.” @skyeperryman.bsky.social explains why Acting Attorney General Blanche needs to comply with a judge’s request for a sworn written declaration that the White House won't revive Trump’s $1.776 “anti-weaponization” fund.

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Tune in Saturday at 7 am ET for interviews with: @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social @aarondfordnv.bsky.social @repbeatty.bsky.social @repwalkinshaw.bsky.social

“[Republicans] have always been a party that believes that some people are deserving of rights and dignity and other people are not” @brandonwolf.bsky.social breaks down why we’re seeing support for gay marriage and other LGBTQ+ issues drop, especially among Republican voters.

The fragile ceasefire with Iran is tested yet again in a week of very confusing pronouncements about the war from Trump and his Secretary of State. @markmazzetti.bsky.social discusses what could happen if the U.S. and Iran reached a private agreement.

“They're clearly trying to leave the door open.” MS NOW political analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr on conflicting messages over Pres. Trump’s $1.776b “anti-weaponization” fund. Pres. Trump called it a "beautiful thing" this week while the Justice Dept. argued in court the fund is "not going forward."

“The priority is getting things the president wants done.” New York Times White House correspondent Katie Rogers on the view inside the Trump admin. as it fights challenges to President Trump’s D.C. makeover in court while Americans grapple with high prices ahead of the looming midterm elections.

“Not every Democrat is giving him a pass...it’s not okay.” Rep. @debbiedingell.house.gov weighs in on the controversies surrounding Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine Graham Platner.

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Tune in Sunday at 7 am ET for interviews with: Rev. Al Sharpton @debbiedingell.house.gov @ivey.house.gov @theothermandela.bsky.social

“The anger is there…clearly a rebuke.” @repgaramendi.bsky.social on House Republicans voting with Democrats to pass a war powers resolution this week. Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure to end President Trump’s war in Iran.