The Weeknight - Season 1 / Year 2025

Trump again downplayed the threat of supply shortages from his tariffs, even if it affects the availability and cost of toys for Americans. MSNBC's Claire McCaskill and Brendan Buck weigh in. Plus, conservative lawyer George Conway discusses Trump versus the rule of law.

President Trump said he doesn't know if everyone in the U.S., citizens or non-citizens, is entitled to due process. Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin of Maryland shares his take on Trump's remarks. Plus, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor, has a new book out.

Trump's inconsistent trade policies are on full display as he hosts Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House for their first in-person meeting since Carney's election victory. Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida joins The Weekend to discuss why voters are getting angry. Plus, Donald Trump wants to secure the release of a 2020 election denier who's currently in a Colorado prison for her role in tampering with election equipment. Colorado's Secretary of State weighs in.

Thirty-two House Republicans are demanding that House GOP leadership adhere to strict spending cuts in the legislative package central to enacting Trump's domestic policy agenda. Indiana Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN) joins The Weekend to discuss. Plus, Senator Elizabeth Warren talks about why Democrats are pushing back against Trump's growing crypto empire. 

The Trump administration is touting a trade agreement with the United Kingdom – predicting that it will be the first of "many other deals." Why the plan – slim on details – wasn't enough to ease economic uncertainty. Former GOP Congressman Charlie Dent and MSNBC Political Analyst Kimberly Atkins Stohr weigh in. Plus, John McCarthy, former political advisor to Joe Biden and liaison to the Catholic Church, joins The Weeknight to discuss the first American Pope, and what we know about his politics. 

House members clashed with police at an ICE facility in New Jersey and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on trespassing charges. Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman was there – and joins The Weeknight to share her eyewitness account. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Lauren Underwood reacts to Trump firing the first African American and woman Librarian of Congress.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the Republican plan that could slash Medicaid benefits for millions of Americans. Plus, House Republicans released their plan to cut $880 billion – largely from Medicaid – to cover the cost of $4.5 trillion in tax breaks. Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan joins "The Weeknight" to discuss how millions could lose their health coverage.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka shares a first-hand account of his arrest for allegedly attempting to break into an ICE facility during a protest. Plus, MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the Trump administration's threat to suspend due process for migrants.

Saudi Arabia is the first stop on a four-day trip to the Middle East for President Trump, and he was greeted on the tarmac at the airport in Riyadh by the kingdom's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Trump also met with Syria's new president, Ahmad al-Sharaa. Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the price of Trump cozying up to autocrats in the Middle East.

After slamming Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for weaponizing DHS to pursue mass deportations, Democratic Congresswoman Delia Ramirez joins "The Weeknight" table to discuss the Trump administration's ongoing effort to eliminate the rule of law. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins "The Weeknight" to discuss the real-life impact of Trump's tariffs, and her fight to save essential government programs like Medicaid from the Republican chopping block.

The Supreme Court just blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport a group of immigrants without due process. Rep. Glenn Ivey, member of the Homeland Security Committee, joins "The Weeknight" table to break down the Court's ruling. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson just had a big, embarrassing setback. And John Ewing Jr., the first Black mayor-elect of Omaha, NE  discusses his victory over a three-term Republican incumbent and what it might mean for Democrats in 2026 and beyond.

Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, Gene Seroka, explains how the Trump Administration's tariff policy is impacting trade in and out of America's busiest ports. Plus, Lucy Caldwell, political strategist and former campaign manager for Joe Walsh 2020, joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump tariffs and why consumers will soon start seeing higher costs. Plus, former President Joseph Biden was diagnosed on Friday with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. The Weeknight hosts weigh in on the public's response.

The Weeknight follows Breaking News after the Justice Department says it charged Rep. Lamonica McIver with assaulting law enforcement at a New Jersey Ice Facility. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, reacts to that news, and explains the reasons for the GOP's secrecy in the budget process. Plus, Norm Eisen, founder of the Democracy Defenders Fund, and former DOJ Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer weigh in.

Following the DOJ's charges against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, Rep. Dan Goldman, member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins "The Weeknight" table to discuss Trump's ongoing weaponization of the rule of law. Plus Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor who more recently served in President Biden's White House, discusses her campaign launch for Georgia governor.

As Republicans struggle to advance Trump's budget bill, House Minority Whip Rep. Katherine Clark joins The Weeknight to break down the devastating consequences of the GOP's legislation – including potential Medicaid cuts of at least $500 billion. Plus, a federal judge slammed the Trump Justice Department for its handling of the incident at that ICE facility, calling the administration's moves "worrisome" and "embarrassing." And Sen. Jacky Rosen joins to discuss a new court order violation from the Trump administration – this one linked to the deportation of immigrants to South Sudan.

House Republicans passed their controversial budget bill filled with Medicaid cuts. DNC chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats plan to speak out and fight back. Plus, sources tell NBC News that a Trump appointee ordered officials to rewrite a damaging intelligence assessment so it couldn't be "used against" Donald Trump. Sen. Ruben Gallego joins The Weeknight to respond.

A judge rules against one of Trump's executive orders targeting a DC law firm. As international fallout from Trump's threats on Canada continues, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) joins The Weeknight to discuss his recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Plus, Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey discusses how he was denied access to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported by the Trump administration, during a recent trip to El Salvador.

Trump is on a pardoning spree, clearing a reality TV couple of tax evasion charges, a former Republican congressman of tax fraud, and at least 6 others. Mark Joseph Stern, Senior Writer at Slate, and Lisa Rubin, MSNBC Legal Analyst, join The Weeknight to break it down. Plus, as Republicans attempt to hide from the ire of their constituents over support for Trump's budget bill, Rep. Eugene Vindman is hosting events with voters in his district. He joins The Weeknight table to discuss what he's hearing.

The on-again off-again Trump tariffs are leaving American business owners and consumers in a constant state of uncertainty. Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor, and Bharat Ramamurti, former Deputy Director at the National Economic Council, join The Weeknight table to break down the fallout. Plus, House Democrats are investigating Trump's grift. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, member of the House Oversight Committee, joins to discuss.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a multi-state effort to stop Trump's tariffs. He joins The Weeknight to discuss the rulings on the administration's agenda. Plus, Republicans are facing growing backlash from angry constituents over the Trump tax bill. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats should be channeling the momentum.

Senator Jack Reed joins The Weeknight as Republicans double down on the Medicaid cuts in their budget bill. Plus, Rohit Chopra, the former head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, joins The Weeknight to discuss the potential impact of the Republican spending bill on American families and businesses.

Rep. Dan Goldman joins The Weeknight to discuss the new fight against Trump's retribution campaign – and what Democrats could learn from his experiences. Plus, the Republican budget bill could be in trouble – Elon Musk, Sen. Rand Paul, and Sen. Mike Lee have all condemned the current version of the legislation. Sen. Michael Bennet discusses the GOP's struggles. And House Democrats – led by Hakeem Jeffries –  are planning a "more is more" approach in their efforts to counter the Trump administration. Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to weigh in.

The sweeping Republican bill for President Donald Trump's domestic agenda is projected to add $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years, according to a new estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Rep. Rosa DeLauro joins The Weeknight to respond. Plus, Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum doubling overnight – and the impact that could have for your wallet. 

Donald Trump and Elon Musk are in the midst of a very public, very messy feud. Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins The Weeknight to react. Plus, Republicans blocked the Democrats' latest effort to subpoena Elon Musk. Rep. Stephen Lynch, the acting top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to discuss why he wants Musk to testify.

The Weeknight panel discusses the SCOTUS ruling allowing members of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency to access Social Security Administration data. Plus, Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to the United States, where he'll get the due process he was initially denied. 

Today, the state of California sued the Trump administration for deploying the state's National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. MSNBC Political Analyst Cornell Belcher and Patrick Gaspard of the Center for American Progress join The Weeknight to discuss Trump's military response to the L.A. protests.

Today, the state of California sued the Trump administration for deploying the state's National Guard to quell protests in Los Angeles. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of the state, joins The Weeknight to discuss the state's fight against Trump.

California officials have asked a federal judge to limit Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles. Marc Elias, founder of Democracy Docket, joins The Weeknight to break down what's at stake. Plus, Rep. Jimmy Gomez of California joins to respond to breaking news.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, one of the Senate Democrats who grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Trump administration's rationale for sending National Guard members and active-duty Marines into Los Angeles. joins The Weeknight. Plus, we are just days away from Trump getting his cherished military parade. Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins to contextualize Trump's show of military power. And Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove sits at the table to break down the President's escalating use of force on protesters – and the real reason behind his tactics. 

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins The Weeknight to react to his colleague, Sen. Alex Padilla, being forcibly removed from and handcuffed at a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Plus, Rep. LaMonica McIver is facing three counts of "forcibly impeding and interfering with law enforcement officers" after a grand jury indicted her for an altercation outside of an ICE facility in New Jersey last month. She joins for her first primetime appearance since the charges were announced.

Rep. Eugene Vindman, member of the House Armed Services Committee, joins The Weeknight to break down Trump's increasing authoritarian tendencies ahead of his military parade this weekend, and the expected protests around the country. Plus, Iran retaliated for Israeli strikes with ballistic missiles in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes joins The Weeknight to discuss what the escalating violence means for the region – as well as the U.S. 

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joins The Weeknight to describe her city's ongoing fight against Trump's troop deployment – and the new deportation threats the president is making. Plus, after millions rallied against authoritarianism amid a military parade and deadly political violence in Minnesota, Sen. Chris Coons joins to discuss the backlash to Trump. 

After deadly political violence over the weekend, Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan joins to remember her friend, State Rep. Melissa Hortman. And as the Trump Administration flip-flops on its policy of when and where to carry out mass deportations, former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano joins The Weeknight to explain the real-life capabilities and limits of ICE. 

Following his own clash with federal officers last week, Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight to discuss the arrest of NYC Mayoral candidate Brad Lander, and the dangerous pattern of Trump's use of force against public officials.

Former Republican Communications Director Tara Setmayer and Corey Brettschneider, co-host of "The Oath and the Office" podcast join The Weeknight to discuss the Democratic Leadership's response to Trump's authoritarian tactics. Plus, Rep. Eric Swalwell weighs in on defense Secretary Pete Hegseth being grilled by Senate Democrats today.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi joins The Weeknight to discuss the fight against Trump's erosion of democratic norms -- and the alarming rise in political violence casting a shadow over our democracy. Plus, former State Dept. official Richard Stengel, retired Lieutenant Colonel Amy McGrath, and former republican Congressman Charlie Dent discuss the serious ramifications of Trump's ill-prepared cabinet in the face of rising tensions in the Middle East.

JD Vance is in Los Angeles as ICE raids ramp up and the Trump admin blocks members of Congress from detention facilities. Reps. Bennie Thompson and Judy Chu join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Democrats are reasserting their power as Trump considers military action in Iran – without getting approval from Congress. And the latest as a federal judges orders the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil from federal custody after over 100 days in detention.

Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to break down the latest developments in the U.S. conflict with Iran, and what it means for America's role in the Middle East. Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin joins to discuss the constitutional questions over the U.S. strike on Iran – and why Trump is now facing bipartisan blowback in Congress over taking the country to the brink without approval.

With lawmakers on both sides questioning the limits of Trump's war powers, Rep. Joaquin Castro of the House Intelligence Committee joins The Weeknight to discuss breaking news that the U.S. strikes in Iran were not as effective as the President claimed. Plus: Fresh off his election as the new top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia joins to discuss his plans to confront Trump and lead the charge on accountability.

Senate Democrats grilled former Trump lawyer Emil Bove about whistleblower claims that he suggested Justice Department lawyers ignore court orders on deportations. Sen. Peter Welch, who questioned Bove today, joins The Weeknight. Plus, former Under Secretary of State Rick Stengel and New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser discuss the crisis of credibility facing Trump's foreign policy in the Middle East. And what the New York Democratic Mayoral primary results mean for Democratic strategy headed into the 2026 midterm elections.

Republicans are scrambling after learning their proposed cuts to Medicaid, which would offset trillions in tax breaks, violate Senate rules. Reps. Ayanna Pressley and Sydney Kamlager-Dove join The Weeknight to break down what this could mean for Americans. Plus, Senator Chris Van Hollen discusses what he sees as a dangerous lack of transparency from the Trump administration in the Middle East. And Congresswoman LaMonica McIver is vowing to fight the Trump DOJ for as long as it takes.

The Supreme Court closes its term with a major win for Donald Trump, issuing high-stakes rulings on birthright citizenship, LGBTQ+ content in schools, and more. Senior Writer at Slate Mark Joseph Stern and Andrea Flores, VP for immigration policy and campaigns at FWD.US, join The Weeknight to break down what the decisions mean for America. Plus, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations Max Boot reacts to the Senate blocking a war powers resolution that would have limited President Trump's ability to attack Iran without Congressional approval. 

Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins The Weeknight to discuss Senate Republicans' desperate push to get Trump's tax bill over the finish line. Plus, Chair of the Democratic National Committee Ken Martin shares his new plan to fight the President's agenda – and start winning more elections.

In the second hour of Monday's edition of  The Weeknight, Rep. Debbie Dingell and Sen. Tammy Baldwin break down the GOP's tax bill and what it could mean for millions of Americans' health care and the national debt. Plus, George Conway explains the far-reaching implications of Trump's monumental Supreme Court win on birthright citizenship.

After Senate Republicans pushed Trump's sweeping megabill across the finish line and back to the House, Ranking Member of the Budget Committee Rep. Brendan Boyle joins The Weeknight to break down what's in the bill—and what comes next. Plus, as Elon Musk slams the President's tax bill and calls for a new political party, former congresswomen Barbara Comstock and Donna Edwards explain the pressure on the Republican party coming from the White House on the tax bill, and the devastating consequences of the legislation on the American people.

With Trump's tax bill stalled in Congress, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and Rep. Bennie Thompson join The Weeknight to break down the Republican infighting — and expose how the bill's brutal cuts could push millions of Americans further into poverty. Plus, Wisconsin Democratic Assembly Leader Greta Neubauer and President/CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All Mini Timmaraju react to the Wisconsin Supreme Court decision to overturn a 176 year-old abortion ban.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten join The Weeknight to discuss how Democrats plan to hold Republicans accountable for forcing through a tax bill that could hurt tens of millions of Americans. Plus, reporting from the New York Times suggests Trump's DOJ is exploring whether it can bring criminal charges against election officials. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and former Justice Department official Anthony Coley break it down.

Texas is reeling from a catastrophic flash flood that has claimed more than 100 lives. Former HUD Secretary and Texas native Julian Castro and Investigative Reporter Tony Plohetski join The Weeknight to discuss the latest. Plus: Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to discuss a possible Gaza ceasefire and the path forward after recent Iran strikes. Sen. Chris Coons explains the high-stakes at play.

Rep. Nanette Barragan joins The Weeknight to discuss the fallout from federal agents swarming L.A.'s MacArthur Park — heavily armed, on horseback and in armored vehicles. Plus: Trump's IRS is finding new ways to tear down the barrier between church and state, granting houses of worship the freedom to endorse political candidates. Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias joins to discuss the decision's implications.

Trump promised 90 deals in 90 days—he's nowhere close. Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins The Weeknight to break down Trump's economy, and how it will hurt all Americans. Plus, Democrats are already hitting Republicans over the historic Medicaid cuts in Trump's tax agenda.  Rep. Sarah McBride joins to discuss the legislation's impacts on Delaware residents, and how the GOP is trying to spin the dismantling of the social safety net.

As the rescue efforts continue in Texas, Rep. Jared Moskowitz is calling for an investigation into FEMA's response. He joins The Weeknight to discuss how unprepared the Trump administration is when it comes to handling natural disasters.. Plus, MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin and former Biden DOJ official Anthony Coley expand on the Trump  administration's continued attack on the rule of law.

As President Trump visits Texas to see flood damage first-hand, several Democrats in Congress have signed a letter demanding an oversight hearing on his administration's response. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, one of those Democrats, joins The Weeknight to discuss.  Plus, the Trump administration is firing almost 3,000 State Department employees. Former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison and co-host of MSNBC's "The Weekend" Eugene Daniels break it down. 

Trump is facing a MAGA revolt over the Epstein files. Congressman Eric Swalwell and Tim Miller, writer-at-large at the Bulwark, join The Weeknight. Plus: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis joins as he tries to fight the staggering toll of Trump's tax law. His state could lose $500 million in revenue each year -- *and* face another $500 million in new costs as Medicaid and food aid take a hit. 

Florida Democrats want Ron DeSantis' new detention site in the Everglades shut down. State Sen. Shevrin Jones, who toured the facility, joins The Weeknight to reveal what he calls a "morally bankrupt" operation. Plus, former member of the Council of Economic Advisers Heather Boushey breaks down the latest threats from Trump in his self-imposed trade war.

As the MAGA base continues to tear itself apart over the Epstein files, President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone and former Justice Department official Anthony Coley join The Weeknight to break down what comes next for the President. Plus, As Donald Trump's tariffs fuel inflation and the tax law threatens deep Medicaid cuts, few states stand to lose more than Louisiana. Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) joins us to discuss.

The Epstein scandal isn't going away – and new polling shows Americans want the Trump administration to stop hiding info from the public. Democratic Strategist Cornell Belcher and Former Republican Congressman David Jolly join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, new questions are surfacing about Trump judicial pick Emil Bove. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse breaks down what's at stake for the rule of law.

As MAGA tears itself apart over the Epstein files, The Wall Street Journal reports a bawdy letter bearing Donald Trump's name was given to Jeffrey Epstein as a birthday gift in 2003, according to documents reviewed by the Journal. NBC News White House correspondent Vaughn Hillyard and President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to break it down. 

Fallout from the Epstein scandal grows as the DOJ moves to unseal limited grand jury records and President Trump sues The Wall Street Journal. MSNBC Senior Reporter Brandy Zadrozny, MSNBC Legal Analysts Catherine Christian and Anthony Coley, and David Corn of Mother Jones, join The Weeknight to react. Plus: The top Senate Judiciary Democrat, Dick Durbin, is demanding answers about AG Pam Bondi's decision to withhold Epstein-related evidence from the public, despite her past promises. Rep. Zoe Lofgren of the House Judiciary Committee joins The Weeknight to weigh in.

Trump orders the DOJ to unseal grand jury transcripts in the Epstein case, but the move may fall short. NBC News reports the documents won't include key FBI interviews, evidence, or unredacted names. Brendan Ballou, former federal prosecutor with the Justice Department's National Security Division, and Angelo Carusone, president of Media Matters, join The Weeknight to discuss what's missing – and what it means. Plus, the Texas Legislature is back in session with Republicans pushing to carve out five new GOP seats. Protests erupted in Austin today as activists rallied with a clear message: "Hands off my district." Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas) joins The Weeknight to respond.

Donald Trump posts a fake, AI-generated video of Barack Obama being arrested, part of what critics say is a dangerous attempt to distract his base from the Epstein fallout. Will Sommer, senior reporter for The Bulwark and author of Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America, and Tim O'Brien, senior executive editor at Bloomberg Opinion, join The Weeknight to discuss the latest in the Epstein fallout. Plus, Speaker Mike Johnson won't allow a vote on a bipartisan resolution to release Epstein documents until after the August recess but Democrats aren't backing down. Top Oversight Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight to discuss his demands for full transparency.

House Republicans are leaving Washington, D.C. early as pressure mounts over the Epstein files. A bipartisan push is demanding transparency from Trump's DOJ. Rep. Ro Khanna, co-author of the petition to the Justice Department, joins The Weeknight to break it down. Plus: Stephen Colbert unleashes on Trump after CBS pulls the plug, telling him to "go f— yourself." What our hosts have to say about what's at stake here.

Former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent, MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal join The Weeknight to weigh in on the latest developments on Jeffrey Epstein, including the bombshell reporting from The Wall Street Journal that the Justice Department told Donald Trump in May that his name is among many in a "truckload" of documents related to Epstein. Plus, the hosts discuss new reporting from The Washington Post confirming Pete Hegseth sent classified information in an email labeled "secret" on Signal, which contradicts earlier statements from the White House.

Trump scrambles to contain the erupting Epstein scandal as his deputy Attorney General meets with Epstein's key accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell. MSNBC Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg, Bloomberg Senior Executive Editor Tim O'Brien, and Rep. Gregory Meeks, one of the Democrats demanding the release of the Epstein files, join The Weeknight to discuss the latest. Plus, the breaking news from the Wall Street Journal that  Jeffrey Epstein's 2003 birthday album listed Trump, along with former President Bill Clinton as ‘friends". 

Survivors are speaking out, saying Trump's handling of the Epstein scandal sidelines their pain for politics. An attorney for one of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, Jennifer Freeman, joins The Weeknight. Plus: Rep. Robert Garcia sent a letter to the chair of the House Oversight Committee demanding he "immediately" sign and deliver a subpoena to the DOJ to release the Epstein files. He joins to break it down.

Trump breaks his silence on Epstein as Ghislaine Maxwell's immunity bid is denied by Congress. MSNBC Legal Analyst Mary McCord and Former Press Secretary to House Speaker John Boehner, Brendan Buck, join to break it down. Plus, pressure is mounting over Trump's ties to Epstein and he's doing everything in his power to distract from the debacle, including threatening Barack Obama, Oprah and even Beyonce with prosecution over election lies he's making up. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove joins The Weeknight to discuss how lawmakers are pushing back.

As cracks form in the MAGA base due to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, questions remain about the timeline of Trump's relationship with the disgraced sex offender. Civil Rights Attorney Maya Wiley, Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer, and Senior MSNBC Political Contributor Matthew Dowd join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Texas Republicans unveiled a proposed congressional map that could give the GOP five more seats in next year's midterms. Sen. Alex Padilla, who wants an investigation into Trump's direct role in redrawing the lines, joins The Weeknight to break it down.

Virginia Giuffre's family is calling out Trump for his handling of the Epstein scandal. New York Times Opinion Columnist Michelle Goldberg, MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord, and MSNBC political analyst David Corn join The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Donald Trump is so desperate to distract from the Epstein scandal that he's claiming intelligence officials under former President Obama sabotaged his 2016 campaign. Former CIA director John Brennan joins to set the record straigh