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Video: Trump Body-Shames Reuters Reporter Over Health Query at Tarmac Gaggle
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Trump Body-Shames Reuters Reporter Over Health Query at Tarmac Gaggle

Oct 29, 2026

The Jimmy Kimmel Live segment opened with Halloween banter before reviewing President Trump's tarmac clash with a Reuters reporter questioning his canceled Kansas trip, mocking Trump's appearance and health claims. It covered hecklers at recent rallies in South Carolina and elsewhere comparing events to Jonestown or demanding Epstein file releases, Trump's response invoking his past ban of Epstein from Mar-a-Lago, and his repeated boasts about acing a cognitive test. The segment also addressed Obama's "Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory" joke about White House renovations, Trump's reaction, the short tenure and firing of press secretary Katie Zacharia, and ended with a censorship bit. Sourcing was primarily clips from the events themselves, Fox News live shots, CBS News reporting on Epstein files, and Trump's own past statements; no opposing guests or administration defenders appeared. Throughline was portraying Trump as thin-skinned, declining in vigor, and surrounded by chaos two weeks before midterms.

Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live

Video: Obama mocks Trump administration's Cheesecake Factory response at Georgia rally
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Obama mocks Trump administration's Cheesecake Factory response at Georgia rally

Oct 28, 2026

The NBC News segment covers former President Barack Obama's October 28, 2026, campaign rally remarks in Georgia responding to backlash over his prior joke comparing President Trump's White House renovations to "Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory." Obama claimed the administration mobilized a disproportionate response to the quip rather than addressing inflation, including directing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to hold a press conference outside a Cheesecake Factory location. The clip highlights Obama's assertion that these are "not serious people" who prefer media distractions over solving problems. Sourcing is drawn directly from Obama's speech with no named administration officials or independent experts interviewed in the provided transcript. The segment uses the rally audio and implies the events unfolded as Obama described without additional verification or opposing viewpoints.

Source: NBC News

Video: Psaki Highlights Trump-Era Corruption, Ohio Ad Controversy, and Alaska Election Suit
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Psaki Highlights Trump-Era Corruption, Ohio Ad Controversy, and Alaska Election Suit

Oct 25, 2026

The MS NOW segment with Jen Psaki reviews a New York Times story on Venezuelan billionaire Julio Herrera Velutini receiving a Trump pardon shortly after his family arranged a $50 million deal for Alina Habba, who was then a DOJ adviser. It discusses conflict-of-interest concerns with former pardon attorney Liz Oyer, then pivots to Republican "closing messages" 13 days before midterms: Steve Witkoff calling Vladimir Putin a humanitarian during Ukraine talks, Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother, Trump's rally comments tying Camp Lejeune veteran settlements to GOP wins, and DOJ action against certifying Alaska Senate results over name confusion with a second Dan Sullivan candidate. Later portions address alleged profiteering by Trump allies like Corey Lewandowski and broader corruption themes.

Source: MS NOW

Video: Gutfeld mocks anti-Trump expats' European regrets after Wired report
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Gutfeld mocks anti-Trump expats' European regrets after Wired report

Oct 22, 2026

The segment opens with Greg Gutfeld's monologue on a Wired article about Americans who moved to Europe after Trump's 2024 reelection seeking political refuge, only to face lower quality of life, bureaucracy, cultural unfriendliness, and rising right-wing politics, leading many to regret the move and some to return. He attributes their misery to internal resentment and failure to self-reflect rather than external circumstances, using colorful analogies. Guests including Bruce Blakeman, Dave Landau, Kat Timpf, and Tyrus discuss the irony of open-borders advocates leaving while praising U.S. freedoms, with Timpf noting many failed to research basic facts like Poland's conservatism.

Source: Fox News

Video: Trump labels Slotkin 'low-life' after her call for deterrence against Trump aides
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Trump labels Slotkin 'low-life' after her call for deterrence against Trump aides

Oct 22, 2026

The segment opened with President Trump's Monday description of Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) as a 'low-life' ruining her state, linking it to her October 13 University of Chicago remarks advocating 'accountability for corruption' and a 'deterrence message' aimed at young people considering Trump administration roles. Anchors recounted Slotkin's call to focus on 'signature cases' against the president and those who carried out his bidding if Democrats win Congress on November 3, her skepticism of impeachment's effectiveness, and her broader agenda of affordability, healthcare, and housing. They covered Republican pushback from Sen. Mike Lee and activist Mike Davis, Slotkin's accusation that Davis's Second Amendment reference mobilized death threats, and Trump's claim that Democrats are weaponizing government to deter public service. The hosts noted Slotkin's rising profile as a potential 2028 contender and described the episode as part of a pre-midterm temperature rise. Sourcing relied on direct quotes from the event (captured in a viral clip from conservative student media), Trump's comments to reporters, social media posts, and Slotkin's CNN interview. No named outside experts appeared; the two anchors traded observations in a conversational briefing format with an emphasis on the strategic and escalatory dynamics.

Source: LATEST NEWS UPDATE

Video: Trump praises Ohio senator's physique at Kentucky rally amid low approval
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Trump praises Ohio senator's physique at Kentucky rally amid low approval

Oct 19, 2026

The segment focuses on President Trump's October 17, 2026, rally in Kentucky where he repeatedly described physically examining Ohio Sen. Jon Husted's body—ass, jawline, shoulders, feet, hands—while endorsing him, calling the shoulder 'like a piece of steel' and saying he was 'still recovering.' Lawrence plays the clip, calls it 'presidential madness' and evidence of cognitive decline warranting invocation of the 25th Amendment, and ties it to Trump's similar recent comments praising other male candidates' looks in Georgia and elsewhere. The broadcast then pivots to broader attacks: Trump's unpopularity, his role starting an 'unpopular war' in Iran, driving up inflation, gas, diesel, mortgages and car loans, allegedly aiding Putin and Iran, and dismissing 'affordability' as a made-up word. It cites polls showing two-thirds disapproval and 66% believing he uses the office to enrich himself. Sourcing relies on the rally video itself, a New York Times headline, a Washington Post poll, and Lawrence's interpretation. No opposing voices or administration officials appear; the throughline is Trump's mental and moral unfitness in the final stretch before the November 3, 2026, midterms.

Source: MS NOW

Video: MeidasTouch frames Fox News poll as disaster for Trump ahead of midterms
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MeidasTouch frames Fox News poll as disaster for Trump ahead of midterms

Oct 18, 2026

The MeidasTouch video analyzes a recent Fox News poll and Fox broadcast segment highlighting voter frustration with the economy and inflation ahead of the November 2026 midterms. Hosts emphasize Trump's low approval ratings, especially among voters under 30, a sharp decline since 2024, dismal numbers on inflation (9% approval among young voters), and a generic ballot favoring Democrats 52-46 among likely voters. They tie poor performance to September CPI data showing 3.7% inflation, surging energy prices, and the ongoing US-Iran conflict that began in late February 2026. The segment contrasts Fox's reporting with Trump's public claims, noting Bret Baier corrected Trump's pre-Iran-war inflation figure of 1.7%. It covers Trump's criticism of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed on ethnic and religious grounds, the Federal Reserve's response to inflation including a September rate hike, and promotes the hosts' upcoming book. Sourcing draws from the Fox poll, BLS CPI release, and on-air clips with partisan commentary throughout.

Source: MeidasTouch

Video: Trump Ousts Press Secretary Zacharia After Five Days
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Trump Ousts Press Secretary Zacharia After Five Days

Oct 16, 2026

The MS NOW segment reported on the abrupt departure of Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary after five days, the shortest such tenure, surpassing Anthony Scaramucci’s 11 days. It replayed clips from her sole 14-minute briefing where she took only three questions, struggled with stammering, and faced immediate scrutiny over whether she had passed the bar exam despite claiming legal credentials. Hosts tied the episode to a 'bruising week' for Trump during the midterm homestretch, citing his low approval ratings dating to January 6 and a 'vacant' communications shop unable to defend a struggling agenda. Guests Joe Lockhart, Bill Clinton’s former press secretary, and New York Times writer/podcaster Molly Jong-Fast analyzed the failure. Lockhart argued Zacharia was set up to fail, that the legal controversy masked Trump’s mistake, and that the briefing room had become an instrument for praising the 'dear leader.' The segment used graphics of her briefing and Trump’s comments urging her to 'reconsider.'

Source: MS NOW

Video: Trump jokes on common use of Muhammad name in Middle East at Georgia rally
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Trump jokes on common use of Muhammad name in Middle East at Georgia rally

Oct 16, 2026

The Al Jazeera English clip shows President Trump at a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, on October 16, 2026, riffing on the prevalence of the name Muhammad while discussing why no one in Iran wants to be president. He pretends to poll audience members named Muhammad and advises that guessing the name for someone from the Middle East succeeds about 65% of the time, claiming he has used the tactic for years without error. The segment is presented without additional commentary or guests, relying solely on the raw rally footage and a headline that highlights the mocking aspect. Sourcing consists of the unedited video clip from the rally; no named experts, anonymous officials, or on-screen graphics appear. The throughline ties the joke to Trump's ongoing midterm campaigning and his history of comments on Muslim and Iranian figures, including recent misnaming of Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as 'Mohammed.'

Source: Al Jazeera English

Video: Psaki Calls for Republicans to Answer for Trump's Rally Remarks on Leakers, Qatar Jet, Gas Prices
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Psaki Calls for Republicans to Answer for Trump's Rally Remarks on Leakers, Qatar Jet, Gas Prices

Oct 14, 2026

The MS NOW segment reviewed Donald Trump's October 14, 2026, midterm rally in Bullhead City, Arizona, ahead of November elections. Host Jen Psaki described it as Trump's 'most unhinged performance' yet, arguing every Republican candidate must answer for his statements on executing leakers, accepting a luxury jet from Qatar, bragging about high oil prices benefiting certain states, and a tangent about doctors treating audience heart attacks as 'collateral damage' while attacking Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs. Clips showed Trump referencing the 2025 U.S. strikes on Iran and claiming the new 747 was a gift he happily accepted. Sourcing relied on the rally video itself with selective playback; no named outside experts or opposing voices appeared. Psaki emphasized national-security, constitutional, and cost concerns around the jet while linking high gas prices (a new 2026 record for days over $4) to the Iran war, framing Trump's comments as distracting 'noise' that nonetheless demands accountability from the GOP.

Source: MS NOW

Video: Kimmel Mocks Trump’s New Press Secretary Zacharia After Brief Debut
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Kimmel Mocks Trump’s New Press Secretary Zacharia After Brief Debut

Oct 13, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Live opened with extended mockery of new White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia’s first briefing, which lasted 14 minutes, featured praise for President Trump, and ended with the announcement that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle had been asked to resign. The segment replayed Zacharia’s past cable-news clips on abortion pills, election fraud, and cultural issues, highlighted her nervous slip referring to her husband as “my president,” and questioned her claim to be a licensed attorney. It also covered Guilfoyle’s ouster over credit-card-bill allegations and Trump’s recent Youngstown rally. The latter half shifted to Guillermo Rodriguez’s elimination from Dancing with the Stars after a salsa that earned his season-high score of 22/40, with fan votes failing to save him.

Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live

Video: Trump tells Tennessee rally he could say stupidest things and crowd would clap
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Trump tells Tennessee rally he could say stupidest things and crowd would clap

Oct 12, 2026

The BBC News clip shows President Trump speaking at a midterm campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee on October 10, 2026. He recounts feeling "such love" from the crowd, tells a story about a friend with stage fright, and states that the audience's affection is so strong he "could say the stupidest things and you'd clap." He immediately qualifies it by saying they instead discuss "things of common sense" that align with conservative priorities like secure borders, low taxes, and a strong military. The short segment uses direct footage without added narration or guests. It relies on the raw audio and video of Trump's remarks, consistent with the full rally transcript reported across outlets. The throughline highlights the unusual candor about crowd dynamics ahead of the November 2026 midterms.

Source: BBC News

Video: McEnany says Democrats will pursue Trump impeachment despite cautionary voices
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McEnany says Democrats will pursue Trump impeachment despite cautionary voices

Oct 11, 2026

The Fox News segment features former Trump press secretary Kayleigh McEnany discussing 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' on full display among Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms. She argues most Democrats will pursue impeachment if they gain House control despite some cautionary voices in the party being sidelined, and urges the Trump administration to stay on offense focused on issues Americans care about. A guest host agrees, suggesting Democrats could productively negotiate with Trump on issues like credit card interest rates, citing potential alignment with Sen. Elizabeth Warren on populist concerns. The discussion relies on unnamed or general references to Democratic voices and past McEnany experience in the press shop, with no on-screen graphics or specific polling cited in the provided clip. It positions impeachment talk as a political misstep that distracts from economic priorities.

Source: Fox News

Video: Trump tells rally crowd he could say stupidest things and they'd clap
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Trump tells rally crowd he could say stupidest things and they'd clap

Oct 10, 2026

The MeidasTouch video is a brief clip of Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally. He tells the audience there is tremendous love in the room, then states he could say the stupidest things and the crowd would still clap and cheer for him. He immediately follows with "But we don't say the stupidest things," softening the remark. The segment is under 30 seconds and contains no additional analysis or guests.

Source: MeidasTouch

Video: Trump claims he spared Biden, Obama, Clinton from 'very bad things' out of presidential respect
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Trump claims he spared Biden, Obama, Clinton from 'very bad things' out of presidential respect

Oct 7, 2026

The USA TODAY video and accompanying article cover President Trump's Oval Office remarks responding to questions about potential Democratic impeachment efforts if they regain Congress in the midterms. Trump pivoted to claim he could have taken severe actions against Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama but chose not to out of respect for the presidency, adding that they 'have done some very bad things' and that he still has opportunities to act while asserting 'I can do whatever I want.' The clip is drawn from a broader event promoting 'Trump Accounts' for children. Reporting relies on direct quotes from the press interaction with no named outside experts or guests. It references Trump's two prior impeachments, notes he did not specify allegations against the Democrats, and mentions his administration's second-term targeting of political opponents like former FBI Director James Comey and New York AG Letitia James, which he denies is retribution.

Source: USA TODAY

Video: Mace says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' checks 'not happening' as GOP midterm pledge faces funding doubts
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Mace says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' checks 'not happening' as GOP midterm pledge faces funding doubts

Oct 3, 2026

The NewsNation interview with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) focused first on President Trump's recent pledge to send $5,000 checks to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November 2026 midterms. Mace flatly stated it is 'not happening,' the tariff revenue does not exist to fund the $10.2 trillion (or $1.2 trillion per most estimates) plan, and that she would not mislead voters; she instead touted the 2017 tax cuts and suggested alternatives like eliminating Social Security benefit taxation for working seniors and reducing property taxes. The second half shifted to the Cornell University '7' rape case involving allegations from a 2024 fraternity party, where Mace expressed concern over NY AG Letitia James preemptively labeling the accused as rapists without full investigation, noted inconsistent statements by the accuser, and called for waiting on evidence given alcohol, drugs, and consent issues raised in the initial probe. Sourcing was primarily Mace's own statements and references to public comments by James, the local DA, and media coverage of the case; no external experts or graphics were used. The throughline emphasized pragmatism over rhetoric on both economic promises and sexual assault claims.

Source: NewsNation

Video: Trump touts $15B Iowa steel plant and Korean-funded Alaska pipeline as done deals
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Trump touts $15B Iowa steel plant and Korean-funded Alaska pipeline as done deals

Oct 3, 2026

The MS NOW segment critiqued President Trump's recent economic announcements as empty promises in the final weeks before the 2026 midterms. It focused on his Oval Office unveilings of a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa's Lee County and a natural gas pipeline in Alaska funded by South Korea, plus a rally in Mobile, Alabama timed to a river bridge groundbreaking. Local Iowa TV6/KWQC reporting highlighted discrepancies between White House claims of active construction and the absence of land records, permits, or site specifics. The Alaska Beacon and Korean officials disputed the pipeline investment as finalized. The segment closed with visuals of a half-empty arena and noted Biden-era funding for the Alabama bridge. Sourcing relied on local investigative journalism, the Alaska Beacon, Trump's own rally remarks, and implied White House press events. No Trump administration or company representatives were interviewed; throughline framed announcements as election-timed gimmicks amid declining rally crowds.

Source: MS NOW

Video: GOP Senators Criticize Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded ‘Deep State’ TV Ads
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GOP Senators Criticize Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded ‘Deep State’ TV Ads

Oct 1, 2026

The short clip promotes a Bulwark newsletter reporting that federal-government-funded television advertisements featuring President Trump walking down a hallway and vowing to “demolish the deep state,” expel “warmongers,” “globalists,” “communists, Marxists and fascists,” and “rout the fake news media” have aired during NFL games and other programming. These spots end with “Paid for by the U.S. Government” and closely mirror 2024 Trump campaign videos. The segment notes that even Republican members of Congress the host spoke with view the ads as potentially illegal or improper ahead of the 2026 midterms. Sourcing relies on the host’s anonymous conversations with GOP lawmakers on Capitol Hill plus the written newsletter; no named guests appear. The throughline is congressional frustration and limited recourse despite bipartisan criticism, with the White House defending the spots as patriotic public-service announcements reminding Americans why the country is worth defending.

Source: The Bulwark

Video: Veterans, lawmakers protest Trump’s 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington
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Veterans, lawmakers protest Trump’s 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington

Oct 1, 2026

The USA TODAY segment covered an October 1, 2026, protest at Memorial Circle organized by Public Citizen against President Trump’s proposed 250-foot “Triumphal Arch” near Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial. Speakers, including veterans and Democratic lawmakers, denounced it as an illegal vanity project that desecrates sacred ground, disrupts historic sightlines, and circumvents Congress. The clip featured emotional rhetoric labeling it a monument to Trump’s ego, linking it to other projects like a White House ballroom, and rejecting the national-security rationale for arming it with drones and snipers. Sourcing was limited to on-site protesters and critics; no administration officials, Republican voices, or neutral experts appeared. Graphics were minimal, and the report aligned with lawsuits by veterans arguing lack of congressional approval.

Source: USA TODAY

Video: Trump airs taxpayer-funded ads resembling 2024 campaign spots ahead of midterms
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Trump airs taxpayer-funded ads resembling 2024 campaign spots ahead of midterms

Sep 28, 2026

The USA TODAY segment reports that the Trump White House is spending federal funds on television advertisements featuring the president that closely resemble his 2024 campaign spots, including one warning of a "final battle" against the deep state and another with "love me" lyrics. It notes the ads carry a "Paid for by the U.S. Government" disclaimer and are defended by the administration as non-political public service announcements since Trump is not on the November ballot and they contain no explicit get-out-the-vote message. Democrats, Public Citizen, and some Republicans including Sen. John Kennedy have criticized the spots as inappropriate or illegal misuse of taxpayer money. The report states there is no clear mechanism to force their removal and they are expected to continue. Sourcing relies on the ads themselves, statements from the White House, Democratic lawmakers' letter, Public Citizen's GAO complaint citing propaganda and Hatch Act violations, and Kennedy's CBS interview. No named administration officials beyond the general White House position are quoted; graphics or specific ad footage are implied but not detailed in the transcript.

Source: USA TODAY

Video: Schumer Blasts Trump Media Ban, Xi Welcome, Iran War, Big Oil Ties on Senate Floor
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Schumer Blasts Trump Media Ban, Xi Welcome, Iran War, Big Oil Ties on Senate Floor

Sep 24, 2026

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer delivered a floor speech attacking President Trump's temporary White House press ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW, his reception of Xi Jinping, the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, and alleged corruption involving Big Oil donors. He highlighted a federal judge's ruling blocking the ban, the extension of a U.S.-China trade truce during Xi's visit, rising fuel prices attributed to the Iran war, U.S. casualties, and a new Democratic Senate report on fossil-fuel industry influence. Schumer announced Democrats will force a vote on a War Powers resolution to end the Iran conflict and praised Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's role in the anti-corruption report. The address was partisan throughout, framing each issue as evidence of Trump's personal failings and corruption.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

Video: Trump White House bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico over Iran coverage
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Trump White House bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico over Iran coverage

Sep 23, 2026

The MS NOW segment covered an emergency federal court hearing on a lawsuit by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico seeking restoration of White House press credentials after President Trump banned the outlets for alleged fake news and national-security violations. Attorney Ted Boutrous argued the ban violated due process and the First Amendment; the Justice Department defended it as a privilege revocable for publishing sensitive information. Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee who previously ordered Jim Acosta’s credential restored, focused on lack of required notice and opportunity to respond under D.C. Circuit precedent. The report also discussed one cited Politico story based on a White House-arranged call with an anonymous senior official—later identified as JD Vance—estimating 80-85% odds of an Iran deal, which the White House now claims harmed national security. The segment closed with criticism of Trump’s UN speech threatening to “annihilate” Iran and broad claims about his polling on inflation, tariffs, and the Iran war.

Source: MS NOW

Video: Trump TV Viewership Drops 95% as Kimmel Mocks GOP on Furries, Trans Issues
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Trump TV Viewership Drops 95% as Kimmel Mocks GOP on Furries, Trans Issues

Sep 23, 2026

The segment opens with extended banter and clips celebrating Guillermo Rodriguez's low-scoring but crowd-favorite paso doble on Dancing with the Stars, where he improved from 10 to 12/30 yet survived elimination via votes. It then shifts to political satire, mocking Republican desperation six weeks before midterms with examples including Matt Gaetz's reply to a voter citing trans issues, Sen. Tommy Tuberville's Senate speech warning about furry airline pilots, the cancellation of a Kentucky MAGA event due to poor ticket sales, Trump's tarmac welcome for Xi Jinping's state visit, the White House media bans prompting a lawsuit and Trump TV launch, and bipartisan calls to investigate Don Jr.'s oligarch-funded wedding.

Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live

Video: Nawrocki Tells Bloomberg Fort Trump Base in Poland Is 'Just a Question of Time'
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Nawrocki Tells Bloomberg Fort Trump Base in Poland Is 'Just a Question of Time'

Sep 23, 2026

In a Bloomberg Television interview on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Polish President Karol Nawrocki expressed confidence that a permanent US military base, potentially named Fort Trump, will be established in Poland. He noted that US consultants have visited to assess infrastructure, administrative and financial issues are being worked through by both governments, and he hopes Trump will personally inaugurate it before 2029. Poland already pays for US troop presence, which he said provides regional stability. The discussion then turned to Russian hybrid warfare, with Nawrocki describing ongoing drone incursions, sabotage of infrastructure and defense firms, and provocations testing NATO resilience below the threshold of kinetic war. He urged allied solidarity and, when asked about Ukraine, said Putin fears only Trump and that a solution requires US leadership without directly pushing for more aid.

Source: Bloomberg Television

Video: Networks suspend White House pool coverage after Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico
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Networks suspend White House pool coverage after Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico

Sep 22, 2026

The broadcast reported on President Trump's Friday announcement banning reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds, citing their 'fake news' coverage as a national security risk. It detailed the resulting solidarity from the five major TV networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News, CNN), which suspended White House pool camera coverage, leading to no audible audio at Monday's South Lawn helipad ribbon-cutting ceremony as Marine One noise drowned out remarks. The segment reviewed past Trump-media clashes, including the ongoing AP dispute over 'Gulf of Mexico' vs. 'Gulf of America' naming and the 2018 Jim Acosta case, and noted reactions from Joe Kernan, Sean Spicer, and JD Vance. It closed with the outlets' lawsuit, a Wednesday federal court hearing before a Trump-appointed judge, and predictions of likely success for the media organizations. Sourcing relied on the networks' joint statement, named commentators, Trump's Truth Social posts, and legal observers. Guests and analysts highlighted bipartisan media pushback and potential self-inflicted damage to Trump's messaging on issues like prescription drug pricing announced the same week.

Source: The Hill

Video: Trump converts planned DC Triumphal Arch into military drone and sniper complex
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Trump converts planned DC Triumphal Arch into military drone and sniper complex

Sep 21, 2026

The MS NOW segment opens with criticism of President Trump for focusing on the Kennedy Center and a proposed Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., rather than ending the war with Iran or lowering fuel costs. It features Trump's recent Truth Social post announcing the arch—planned for Memorial Circle near Arlington National Cemetery and the Arlington Memorial Bridge—will double as a 'top-grade military complex' for drones, snipers, and ammunition storage at the 'strong request' of the U.S. military for national security. Host Lawrence O'Donnell interviews Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), who calls the idea ridiculous, doubts the military request, and links it to a press ban on outlets including MS NOW. The discussion pivots to high gas prices, Trump's handling of Iran, alleged corruption, and an upcoming election for accountability. Sourcing relies on Trump's post, Kelly's unnamed high-level Pentagon contact, and anecdotal guest statements. No opposing Republican voices or independent military experts appear. Graphics are not mentioned; the throughline frames Trump's priorities as insulting to Americans struggling with costs amid war and domestic projects.

Source: MS NOW

Video: Mamdani ensures open press at Gracie Mansion event with Trump
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Mamdani ensures open press at Gracie Mansion event with Trump

Sep 21, 2026

The Guardian clip shows New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump speaking after a private meeting at Gracie Mansion on September 21, 2026. Mamdani stresses his commitment to open press access on the lawn regardless of opinion or critique. Trump responds by noting the media presence despite a reported boycott, defends his exclusion of certain outlets from the White House, and lists accomplishments including settling eight wars, record economic numbers, $21 trillion inflows, and preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Source: Guardian News

Video: Retired Gen. Hertling calls Trump’s 250-ft. Arlington arch ‘ludicrous’ military site
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Retired Gen. Hertling calls Trump’s 250-ft. Arlington arch ‘ludicrous’ military site

Sep 21, 2026

The MS NOW segment features retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling and panelists discussing President Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch at Memorial Circle near Arlington National Cemetery. They critique Trump’s recent claim that the arch will serve as a ‘top-grade military complex’ for drones, snipers, and ammunition storage under a national-security justification, calling it implausible and a ‘vanity project.’ The discussion covers legal challenges from veterans, potential protests, impacts on historic views and traffic, and parallels to Trump’s East Wing demolition for a ballroom and disputes over the Kennedy Center. Sourcing relies on the general’s military expertise, a New York Times correspondent citing Democratic lawmakers and polls, and on-air graphics of the site. Guests include legal analyst Katherine Christian and Puck/NYT’s Leanne Caldwell; the throughline is that the project reflects personal fixation amid declining approval ratings and economic concerns ahead of midterms.

Source: MS NOW

Video: MSNBC panel slams Trump family ties to Putin-linked oligarch over Trump Jr. wedding funding
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MSNBC panel slams Trump family ties to Putin-linked oligarch over Trump Jr. wedding funding

Sep 17, 2026

The segment focused on ProPublica reporting that Russian businessman Umar Kremlev funded much of Donald Trump Jr.'s post-wedding celebrations on a private Bahamian island in May 2026, including island rental and fireworks, with payments routed through a Dubai entity tied to the International Boxing Association he leads. Host Nicolle Wallace and guests former Obama deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes, ex-CIA Director John Brennan, and former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Holley framed this as emblematic of 'rampant and brazen' Trump family corruption and a counterintelligence risk given Kremlev's documented close ties to Vladimir Putin. The panel discussed broader alleged self-dealing involving crypto, UAE, and Saudi investments by Trump relatives. Guests drew parallels to ethical standards in the Obama White House and questioned what favors Russia might seek in return.

Source: MS NOW

Video: Trump calls AI existential risk a hoax, pledges $5,000 dividend if GOP wins midterms
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Trump calls AI existential risk a hoax, pledges $5,000 dividend if GOP wins midterms

Sep 17, 2026

The Jimmy Kimmel Live segment opens with light banter about a guest's Dancing with the Stars appearance before shifting to political satire. It mocks Mitch McConnell's frail appearance while casting a deciding vote on a Senate farm bill, highlights Trump's dismissal of AI existential threats as a 'hoax' despite warnings from Anthropic and OpenAI researchers, criticizes his economic understanding of trade deficits and response to a Fed rate hike, and ridicules his rally comments on rising gas prices amid a Saudi pipeline attack plus a $5,000 'Trump dividend' pledge if Republicans win midterms. Sourcing mixes named reports (Wall Street Journal on White House AI meetings, CBS on David Sacks, Newsmax clip of Greg Kelly, OpenAI disclosures) with anonymous aides and direct Trump quotes/clips. Throughline is portraying Trump as uninformed or dismissive of serious risks while using populist promises to sway voters; guests include comedian Sarah Silverman and musical performances.

Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live

Video: Huffman vows Democratic probes into Trump White House ballroom, Yosemite swap, Kennedy Center closure
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Huffman vows Democratic probes into Trump White House ballroom, Yosemite swap, Kennedy Center closure

Sep 17, 2026

The MS NOW segment features Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA), top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, discussing Democratic efforts to investigate and halt President Trump's ongoing renovation and development projects. Key topics include the demolition of the White House East Wing for a large ballroom complex, proposed land access in Yosemite National Park for a private developer, partial closure and renovation disputes at the Kennedy Center, and related work at East Potomac golf course. Huffman promises continued reports, legal action via Rep. Joyce Beatty on the Kennedy Center board, and accountability for what he calls illegal actions and a disconnect from public needs like affordability.

Source: MS NOW

Video: Bulwark's Charlie Sykes calls Trump a 'bleeding target' in second term
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Bulwark's Charlie Sykes calls Trump a 'bleeding target' in second term

Sep 6, 2026

In this Bulwark segment, host Charlie Sykes discusses his book written early in Trump's second term, motivated by the 'psychological damage' many felt after Trump's 2024 victory over Kamala Harris despite January 6, classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and related legal issues. He argues America is not lost and that Trump's broken promises on grocery prices and inflation, combined with unilateral tariff and war decisions, make him a vulnerable 'bleeding target' for political opponents. Sykes calls for an offensive to discredit the MAGA movement, link it to future GOP figures like JD Vance and Marco Rubio, and ensure Trump's tenure is remembered as a disaster to inoculate against authoritarianism. The monologue draws on Sykes' observations from six months into the term, with no named external guests or specific graphics; it positions the current moment as a generational opportunity for a pro-democracy counter-movement ahead of 2028.

Source: The Bulwark

Video: Trump Posts AI Videos of Kharg Island Strikes and Lake America Geese Amid Iran Tensions
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Trump Posts AI Videos of Kharg Island Strikes and Lake America Geese Amid Iran Tensions

Aug 31, 2026

The Bulwark segment reviews a weekend of over 100 Truth Social posts by President Trump featuring AI-generated videos. Segments cover an AI clip depicting strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil facilities, videos trolling Canada over the Lake Ontario to Lake America rename with armed geese and Trump dancing, and an infographic claiming no autism among unvaccinated Amish children. It also addresses a data centers post and includes JD Vance's comments on the Iran video.

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Video: Judge Hellerstein denies Trump bid to move hush money case to federal court
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Judge Hellerstein denies Trump bid to move hush money case to federal court

Aug 31, 2026

The segment covers U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein's August 28, 2026 ruling denying President Trump's renewed motion to remove his New York state hush-money conviction case to federal court. It discusses the timing of the request, presidential immunity arguments under Trump v. United States, related E. Jean Carroll defamation losses, and a parallel DOJ effort in the Steve Bannon contempt case. The report relies on court filings and prior rulings for the Hellerstein decision and Carroll cert denial; it references unnamed 'judges standing up for the rule of law' and draws comparisons without new expert guests or graphics beyond verbal description. The throughline is Trump's post-election attempts to unwind the 34-count conviction now that he controls the DOJ.

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Video: Ossoff highlights Trump aide Natalie Harp closeness amid Iran travel reports
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Ossoff highlights Trump aide Natalie Harp closeness amid Iran travel reports

Aug 30, 2026

The August 30, 2026, broadcast features host Anthony Davis interviewing Tia Levings, author of books on escaping Christian patriarchy. The segment focuses on White House aide Natalie Harp's close relationship with President Trump, drawing from recent Maggie Haberman reporting and Sen. Jon Ossoff's Aug. 16 Atlanta rally comments. It explores Harp's background, alleged dynamics with Melania Trump and others like Karoline Leavitt, and extends to Trump's narcissism, a supposed Iran war, nuclear risks, Epstein files, and midterms.

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Video: Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada tariffs; Seneca Nation objects
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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada tariffs; Seneca Nation objects

Aug 29, 2026

The segment opens with Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America in US federal usage amid the US-Canada trade war involving 50% tariffs. It covers the Seneca Nation's statement opposing the change as violating the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua and erasing indigenous heritage, plus Ontario Premier Doug Ford's video response. It then shifts to a new Venezuela oil deal announced by Trump granting the US a 55% stake in fields with 65 billion barrels of reserves for military and strategic use, with promises of lower long-term gas prices. Sourcing relies on the executive order, Seneca Nation statement, Trump social media, a US official, AAA data, and expert commentary on timelines. Democratic lawmakers' criticisms tie the moves to alienating allies and affordability issues.

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Video: Markey slams Trump corruption at Massachusetts Senate rally
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Markey slams Trump corruption at Massachusetts Senate rally

Aug 29, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a clip of Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) speaking at a campaign event. Markey accuses President Trump of widespread self-enrichment and corruption involving family and cronies. He calls for banning congressional and presidential stock trading and outlines progressive priorities including Medicare for All, free public college, the Green New Deal, and gun-free schools. The second part covers Markey's long-standing policy positions and criticism of fossil fuel incentives.

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Video: Trump declares 'mission accomplished' in Iran while voters cite rising prices and White House projects
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Trump declares 'mission accomplished' in Iran while voters cite rising prices and White House projects

Aug 29, 2026

The segment examined voter disappointment with persistent high prices and the ongoing Iran conflict six months in, alongside Trump's social media post claiming 'mission accomplished.' It highlighted White House construction projects including a helipad and ballroom, a proposed Lake Ontario rename amid Canada trade tensions, and interviews with Trump voters expressing frustration. Guest Maggie Haberman discussed reported staff morale issues and the president's focus on building projects over other priorities ahead of midterms.

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Video: MSNBC panel links Trump’s 33% approval to Iran war and ignored voter priorities
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MSNBC panel links Trump’s 33% approval to Iran war and ignored voter priorities

Aug 29, 2026

The MS NOW segment featured White House reporter Laura Barron-Lopez and Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui discussing a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing President Trump’s 33% approval rating, with 63-70% disapproval on inflation, economy, jobs, and Iran. They highlighted voter frustration over costs of living, the ongoing six-month U.S.-Israel war with Iran that has raised gas prices and produced U.S. casualties, Trump’s beef import plan angering ranchers, his lack of promotion of a bipartisan housing bill, and reports of him prioritizing legacy projects like Yosemite land exchanges over affordability. The panel argued Trump’s strategy of running on himself and undercovered accomplishments (fentanyl, manufacturing) is misguided ahead of midterms, contrasting it with Republican distancing from the White House. Sourcing relied on the Reuters/Ipsos poll, The Atlantic, Maggie Haberman, Anna Kramer/NOTUS reporting, and unnamed White House and agency officials. Guests cited specific figures on gas prices, casualties, and poll details with graphics referenced for disapproval numbers. Throughline was that economic pain and war mismanagement are dominating voter sentiment despite Trump’s belief voters simply don’t know his wins.

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Video: Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war
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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

Aug 27, 2026

The Bulwark live segment with Sam Stein and Andrew Egger reacts in real time to President Trump's August 27, 2026, executive order renaming Lake Ontario 'Lake America' for federal use. Hosts call it the 'stupidest' action yet, note it repeats the 2025 Gulf of Mexico-to-Gulf of America rename, and tie it directly to Trump's frustration over collapsed trade talks and Canada's retaliatory tariffs. They display the White House map and mock the optics as juvenile escalation in a spiraling trade dispute. Sourcing relies on the just-released executive order text, Trump's Oval Office remarks, and prior Truth Social posts. No opposing guests; the throughline is that this symbolic move reflects a president resorting to petty gestures instead of substantive policy.

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Video: Cornyn Questions Blanche on Trump IRS Settlement and Unmodified Weaponization Fund
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Cornyn Questions Blanche on Trump IRS Settlement and Unmodified Weaponization Fund

Aug 26, 2026

Senator John Cornyn questioned acting Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche during what appears to be a Senate confirmation hearing. The discussion centered on the unusual May 2026 settlement of President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury over the 2019-2020 leak of his tax returns by contractor Charles Littlejohn. Cornyn raised concerns about the two-year statute of limitations on the 2020 leak, the creation of a $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization fund,' the scope of a release barring IRS audits of Trump, his family, and affiliates for prior returns, and vague language around 'lawfare or weaponization.' Blanche maintained the fund was never operational, received no Treasury money, and is effectively dead, while defending the release as standard IRS settlement language limited to the IRS and Treasury. The exchange also touched on the separate Louisiana v. FDA mifepristone case, with Cornyn urging Blanche to respond to a letter on restoring in-person dispensing requirements. Sourcing relied on the text of the settlement agreement (read aloud by Cornyn), prior hearing statements by Blanche and Sen. Durbin, and a chart of the May 19, 2026 release document. No outside experts or opposing witnesses appeared; the segment is a direct excerpt of the Cornyn-Blanche colloquy.

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Video: Wyden Grills Bessent on Trump IRS Audit Immunity and 25-Page Memo
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Wyden Grills Bessent on Trump IRS Audit Immunity and 25-Page Memo

Aug 24, 2026

The video presents extended clips and analysis of Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden questioning Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a hearing about a May 2026 settlement resolving Trump's lawsuit against the IRS. Wyden demands answers on whether audit immunity for Trump, his family and businesses remains in place, who originated the May 19 addendum canceling audits, whether a formal DOJ referral occurred, if Bessent saw a 25-page IRS memo from April recommending the suit be dismissed, and why Treasury canceled Booz Allen Hamilton contracts. Bessent repeatedly declines to answer citing ongoing litigation, quotes Einstein on repeating questions, defends the handling of Charles Littlejohn's prosecution, and notes the leak of over 400,000 tax returns. Wyden calls for a Section 6103 waiver for bipartisan review and accuses the settlement of undermining post-Watergate safeguards.

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Video: Trump Mobile's T1 phone shifts from 'Made in USA' to delayed rebranded import
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Trump Mobile's T1 phone shifts from 'Made in USA' to delayed rebranded import

Aug 23, 2026

The BBC segment follows a Delaware father and son who pre-ordered four T1 phones after the June 2025 launch by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. It details initial advertising of a gold 'designed and built in the United States' smartphone for August/September 2025 delivery, subsequent website updates softening manufacturing language to 'American hands' and 'shaped by American innovation,' changing designs, revised specs, delayed shipping dates, and new terms stating deposits guarantee only a conditional opportunity with no production assured. Some media and select customers received units in May-June 2026 that are rebadged Chinese-made devices with minor U.S. final assembly; the profiled family had not received theirs by broadcast time.

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Video: Rosie O'Donnell closes Kimmel guest-host week with anti-Trump parody song
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Rosie O'Donnell closes Kimmel guest-host week with anti-Trump parody song

Aug 20, 2026

In her final monologue as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live, comedian and actress Rosie O'Donnell delivered a mix of personal stories about her children, her admiration for Barbra Streisand, and sharp political jokes targeting President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She referenced a summer COVID surge, returning measles cases, inflation, Trump's polling, and his relationship with 'Nan,' before performing a parody of 'Danny Boy' calling for Trump to resign. The segment featured Broadway performer Sydney James Harcourt and set up guests Megan Mullally and Nick Kroll.

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Video: DeLauro presses Blanche on Trump IRS settlement tax protections and PAC payments
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DeLauro presses Blanche on Trump IRS settlement tax protections and PAC payments

Aug 20, 2026

The short shows Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) questioning Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a House hearing on the Justice Department budget. She accuses the May 2026 IRS lawsuit settlement of granting permanent tax immunity to Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization, valued at around $100 million, while noting Blanche's prior role and payments from Save America PAC. Blanche denies any conflict, stating the payments were for his previous job as Trump's defense attorney. The clip references the $1.8 billion settlement fund tied to the resolution of Trump's $10 billion IRS suit over leaked tax returns.

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Video: Harvard wins dismissal of Trump antisemitism lawsuit as whistleblower alleges rushed probes
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Harvard wins dismissal of Trump antisemitism lawsuit as whistleblower alleges rushed probes

Aug 18, 2026

The segment covers the Trump administration's multi-agency Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism and its investigations of Ivy League schools. It highlights a recent whistleblower complaint by former DOJ lawyer Haley Van Arum alleging predetermined outcomes, procedural irregularities and political pressure on Brown, Columbia and Harvard cases. Columbia settled for $200 million and Brown for $50 million, while Harvard sued and secured dismissal of the government's lawsuit last week. Harvard Law professor Laurence Tribe joins to discuss the developments, the 1722 historical incident cited in briefs, and the need to defend academic freedom.

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Video: Trump-endorsed Cory Mills loses Florida GOP primary amid ethics probe
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Trump-endorsed Cory Mills loses Florida GOP primary amid ethics probe

Aug 18, 2026

The segment covered Cory Mills' loss in Florida's 7th district Republican primary to Ryan Elijah despite a Trump endorsement. It detailed the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Mills for alleged domestic violence, assault, and campaign finance issues, including a protective order. Additional segments addressed Trump's mail-in vote in Florida, gas prices exceeding $4 per gallon due to the Iran war, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing Trump at 33% approval, and Trump's comments on not rushing to end the war.

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Video: Trump approval hits 33% in Reuters/Ipsos poll amid Iran war and rising gas prices
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Trump approval hits 33% in Reuters/Ipsos poll amid Iran war and rising gas prices

Aug 18, 2026

MS NOW segment discusses recent polling showing Trump's approval at a low of 33% with 64% disapproval, tying it to an ongoing Iran war, higher gas prices, and slowing economic indicators. It highlights voter trust shifting toward Democrats on the economy per FT and Fox polls, rising credit card debt, and high deficits. Guest Paul Krugman analyzes job growth slowdown, persistent inflation, and links deficits primarily to prior tax cuts. The discussion also touches on Trump's social media focus and skepticism around the AI investment boom.

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Video: Trump cites April 2024 document on Democratic AGs planning lawsuits against him
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Trump cites April 2024 document on Democratic AGs planning lawsuits against him

Aug 17, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired a clip of President Trump responding to a question about a report on Democratic state attorneys general planning lawsuits. Trump stated he was unsurprised, claimed Democrats had weaponized institutions like never before, and referenced undisclosed reports on 2020 election irregularities emerging only after his victory.

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Video: Trump orders scaled-back US-South Korea military exercises over Iran refusal and Kim ties
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Trump orders scaled-back US-South Korea military exercises over Iran refusal and Kim ties

Aug 17, 2026

The segment analyzes a Truth Social post by President Trump from the evening of August 16, 2026, in which he directs Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce upcoming joint military exercises with South Korea. Trump cites costs borne by the US, his relationship with Kim Jong Un, and South Korea's refusal to participate in denuclearizing Iran. Commentators Ben and the host walk through three main objections to the post's framing.

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