MS NOW Special Coverage - Season 4 / Year 2026

Ana Cabrera and Chris Jansing provide special coverage of former special counsel Jack Smith's public testimony before Congress.

Rachel Maddow leads special coverage and analysis of former special counsel Jack Smith's public testimony before Congress.

Previewing President Trump's State of the Union address to Congress.

President Trump delivers the State of the Union address to Congress; the Democratic response.

MS NOW's Special Coverage of President Trump's 2026 State of the Union Address. During his speech, Trump touted the ending of DEI policies nationwide, railed against the Supreme Court's tariff ruling, and attacked the Somali community of Minnesota. Hear Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, Chris Hayes, and more react to Trump's remarks, along with the Democratic response from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger. 

Rachel Maddow and her MS NOW colleagues track the primary election returns in Texas and North Carolina, with Ali Velshi offering special statistical insights from the big board as one of the most closely watched elections, the Democratic Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico mired in legal complications after polling place confusion in Dallas. 

The panel and special guests offer analysis of what the early voting patterns suggest about Donald Trump's political strength, the tone of public opinion in the United States and what it all could mean for the midterm elections later this year.

Coverage of the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner.

The Center for American Progress is convening the country's top progressive leaders to preview the big policy ideas expected to shape the national debate through 2026 and beyond.

Rachel Maddow leads coverage of the California, Iowa, Montana, New Mexico, New Jersey and South Dakota state primary elections.

As America marks its 250th anniversary, the questions shaping its future have never been more urgent; Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, and Ali Velshi lead a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the state of the nation.

Maine Democrats select Troy Jackson as Senate nominee

MS NOW will present special primetime coverage of the primary elections in Michigan, Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, and Washington, delivering comprehensive reporting, real-time results, and in-depth analysis as voters head to the polls in key races across the country.

Tuesday's primary elections will mark a pivotal moment in the 2026 election cycle, as voters weigh in on a slate of high-profile races that will shape the November general election, including competitive gubernatorial and Senate races in Michigan, closely watched congressional elections in Virginia, and more.