Episode 40

Year 2025Episode 40180 minMay 18, 2025
Episode 40

Trump hoped to return from his Middle East trip to good news, but instead he got major setbacks on his agenda. MSNBC contributor Sam Stein and MSNBC political analyst Molly Jong-Fast join The Weekend to discuss Trump's Middle East trip and the lavish gift he was offered. And, they look ahead as the House Budget Committee plans to reconvene tonight after blocking Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" earlier this week. Plus, Trump declares a war on Walmart. He warns America's largest retailer to "eat the tariffs" instead of raising their prices.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing criticism for what some see as her operating like President Donald Trump's personal attorney, despite pledging to be independent and vowing to never let politics factor into her decisions during her confirmation hearing. President Trump's tariffs and budget are causing alarm for many states,, forcing The House Budget Committee to try again to pass his "Big Beautiful Bill" after right wing Republicans helped sink it on Friday. Connecticut  Gov. Ned Lamont joins The Weekend to discuss the his concerns about the bill.

Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" seeks to slash Medicaid and SNAP benefits, but it faces an uphill battle on Capitol Hill. Ultra-conservative House Republicans blocked it from seeing the House floor on Friday, and some Senate Republicans have already warned they won't accept the "megabill" without major changes. Former Governor John Kasich joins The Weekend to discuss. Plus, Trump accepts white South Africans into the U.S. despite mass deportation efforts.  

Episode 40 has aired on May 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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