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MS NOW, CNN journalists denied entry to White House event

September 24, 2026; 11pm: White House defies federal judge ruling and denied MSNOW and CNN access to Trump's state dinner honoring President Xi Jinping. Plus, the Navy di

Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran in UN speech

President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly amid the White House press ban. The Iran war exposes the fragility of oil choke points. Tim Snyder, Bobby Gh

Trump's White House media ban tests freedom of speech

MS NOW, CNN, and Politico sue Trump on First Amendment grounds. Plus, an appeals court revives a GOP-backed Missouri voting map. And gasoline prices soar to $4.48 a gallo

Trump seeks to "ban" three news outlets from White House

Trump singles out MS NOW, CNN and Politico for White House ban. Plus, how the administration's policies on war and trade are pushing food prices higher. Jason Stanley, Ji

Early voting begins amid Republican panic

Republicans panic as early voting begins amid voter outrage at rising costs. Plus, President Trump throws a tantrum over his desire to imprint his name on the Kennedy Cen

Trump slams the Fed for raising interest rates

 The Federal Reserve raises rates for the first time in three years and signals more to come. A far-right coalition embraces end of times politics. Democrat Annie Andrews

Trump policies on war and trade fuel economic woes

Trump sees his worst polling yet, we discuss what it mean means for his party's chances in the midterms. Plus, Trump's trade war pushes Canada closer to Europe. Sen. Amy

Supreme court rejects Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions

The Supreme Court's order comes just one day after a Trump-appointed district judge issued a second preliminary injunction blocking the Postal Service's new mail voting r

New 9/11 documents renew focus on survivors' health

As America marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, new documents renew focus on the persistent health issues suffered by survivors and first responders in New York. Plus,

Republicans kick off "midterm convention" in Dallas

Trump speaks for nearly two hours at RNC gathering in Dallas, promises $5,000 to Americans if Republicans hold onto Congress in November. Meanwhile, Trump predicts Iran w

Republicans wrap up "midterm convention" in Dallas

 Trump tells the crowd in Dallas: "If you don't vote, you go to hell." Plus, Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper joins to discuss his North Carolina race. John Fugelsa

Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary

Pappas will face Republican John E. Sununu in November in a race that could decide which party controls the Senate. Plus, how the Trump administration pushed to end legal

Trump files appeal to allow mail-in ballot restrictions

The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal Sunday asking the Supreme Court to lift the block on the Postal Service's new rule restricting mail-in ballots. Plus, b

Trump appeals new mail voting rule to the Supreme Court again

Trump's latest attack on mail-in voting as the first ballots of general election go out tomorrow. Plus, the Trump administration refuses to call the Iran conflict a "war.

Trump inserts himself into GOP campaign for the midterms

President Trump hosts a dinner for GOP lawmakers facing tough races. Plus a one-on-one interview with Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan Adbul El-Sayed. Rep. Bre

Primary night in Massachusetts

80-year-old Ed Markey wins the Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts and Richard Neal survives his primary challenge in the state's First Congressional District. Plu

U.S. and Iran renew hostilities after one month pause

New reports of discord from top military leadership as President Trump's war of choice against Iran grinds on. Plus, what's behind Trump's chilling new attempt to weaponi

Americans descend on Washington for voting rights rally

63 years after the original March on Washington, Americans return to "Defend the Vote" against Donald Trump's repeated attempts to undermine our elections. Plus, the pres

Trump insists "Mission Accomplished" as Iran war drags on

We take stock of Trump's war of choice with Iran, six months in. Plus, new polling reveals a game-changing shift in Texas for Democrats ahead of midterms. And a brand-new

States sue over Trump's new mail-in ballot rule

24 states sue to block a new Postal Service rule restricting mail-in ballots. Plus, groups report a spike in U.S. troops seeking to leave the military as conscientious ob