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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 55m

A judge just ordered the Trump administration to pause its layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. @merkley.senate.gov joins The Weeknight to discuss what comes next.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 55m

Voting rights take center stage as the Supreme Court takes up a case that could give Republicans up to 19 more House seats. @janainelson.bsky.social joins The Weeknight after arguing the case before the court, to discuss the stakes for voting rights and the balance of power heading into the midterms

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 6h

Fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith makes his first public comments on his investigations into Trump, speaking exclusively with @msnbc.com’s Andrew Weissmann. MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord and former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou join The Weeknight for analysis.
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FIRST ON MSNBC: Jack Smith breaks his silence for first time on Trump investigation

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 6h

Rep. @kamlager-dove.house.gov joins The Weeknight as the government shutdown enters its second week and Washington remains deadlocked with no resolution in sight.
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'We don't trust these fools': House Dem slams GOP shutdown lies

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 19h

FIRST ON @msnbc.com: Fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith makes his first public comments on his investigations into Donald Trump, speaking exclusively with MSNBC’s Andrew Weissmann in London.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 19h

“Splinter inside their consciousness”: Former DHS Chief of Staff @milestaylor.bsky.social slams GOP hypocrisy, saying the party that once opposed government overreach now works to silence dissent and control the narrative.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 20h

"We don't trust these fools”: @kamlager-dove.house.gov joins The Weeknight as the government shutdown enters its second week and Washington remains deadlocked with no resolution in sight.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 21h

Former DOJ official Mary McCord says Trump’s former personal attorney, Lindsey Halligan, “is not qualified” to serve as U.S. attorney. Lacking prosecutorial experience, Halligan has indicted Tish James and James Comey. Comey is now challenging her Trump-appointed role.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 21h

“Republicans want to create a king”: @michaelsteele.bsky.social slams Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans for calling the upcoming No Kings protest a “hate America rally,” saying the attacks are a distraction from the truth that they want a king.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

Plus: Democrats have an urgent message for Republicans as the shutdown drags into its second week with no end in sight: come back to work. @kamlager-dove.house.gov joins The Weeknight with the latest.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

FIRST ON @msnbc.com: Former Special Counsel Jack Smith breaks his silence on the weaponization of the Justice Department and the Trump investigation. Tune in at 7pm ET for analysis.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

"I will not give in, I will not give up!": Attorney General Letitia James of New York rebukes Trump at a rally for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
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'I will not give in. I will not give up!': Letitia James rebukes Trump following indictment

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

“We could really use your voice right now”: @michaelsteele.bsky.social urges President George W. Bush to speak out against Trump, noting that President Obama has become the lone voice confronting the global rise of authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic norms.
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Michael to Pres. Bush: 'We could really use your voice right now'

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

Trump’s shutdown drags on as House Republicans remain missing in action and Democrats turn up the heat. Rep. @jayapal.house.gov joins us to break down the mounting demands for accountability.
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Top Dem: GOP 'wants to slash healthcare' but doesn’t ‘want to govern'

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

Trump retribution takes center stage as Tish James speaks out, James Comey faces key court deadlines, and Adam Schiff becomes Trump’s latest target. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to break down the national security stakes.
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'What has happened to the United States?' Ex-CIA Director slams Trump's weaponization of DOJ

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

@michaelsteele.bsky.social urges former President George W. Bush to speak out against Trump, noting that former President Obama has become the lone presidential voice confronting the global rise of authoritarianism and the erosion of democratic norms: "We could use your voice right now"

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans “want to slash healthcare”: Rep. @jayapal.house.gov (D-Wash.) joins The Weeknight as Trump’s shutdown drags on and Democrats intensify pressure on House Republicans.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

“What has happened to the United States?” Former CIA Director John Brennan warns public service has been politicized and weaponized under the Trump administration, discouraging the next generation from serving.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

“All sycophants”: Former Trump White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews warns that the Justice Department has become the “retribution arm” of the Trump administration.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

"I will not give in, I will not give up!": Attorney General Letitia James of New York rebukes President Trump at a rally for New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. It was her first public appearance since she was indicted on federal charges of bank fraud and making a false statement.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 1d

BREAKING: The Weeknight hosts react to Attorney General Letitia James of New York rebuking Trump in her first public appearance since she was indicted on federal charges of bank fraud and making a false statement.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 2d

PLUS: Trump retribution takes center stage as Tish James speaks out, Comey faces key court deadlines, and Adam Schiff becomes Trump’s latest target. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to break down the national security stakes.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 2d

Trump’s shutdown deepens as House Republicans are completely AWOL and Democrats turn up the heat. Rep. @jayapal.house.gov joins us to break down Jeffries’ urgent call to action, the growing outrage on Capitol Hill, and the mounting demands for accountability.

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 4d

@michaelsteele.bsky.social to Trump amid shutdown layoffs: “Shame on you”

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The Weeknight on MSNBC @weeknightmsnbc.bsky.social · 4d

WATCH: Top Oversight Dem @robertgarcia.bsky.social says Sen. Adam Schiff – who many expect Trump might target next – is “unafraid”

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