MSNBC reports former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted. MSNBC legal analysts Mary McCord and Kristy Greenberg join The Weeknight to discuss.

MSNBC Justice and Intelligence Correspondent Ken Dilanian joins The Weeknight to break down his new reporting with Carol Leonnig revealing Former FBI Director James Comey's expected indictment by Trump's DOJ. Former U.

House and Senate Democrats are investigating the Trump administration's decision to shut down an FBI probe into Border Czar Tom Homan, who was caught taking a $50,000 cash bag, sources/attribution told MSNBC. Rep.

7pm: "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is returning to television Tuesday night following the show's suspension last week.

The U.S. Attorney in Virginia, who refused to file criminal charges against a perceived political enemy of the President, has resigned under pressure from the White House. MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg, MSNBC Senior Investigative Correspondent Carol Leonnig, and President and CEO of Democracy Forward Skye Perryman react to the breaking news. Plus, Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), who sits on the House Oversight Committee, tells us what she learned in an important deposition in the Epstein Investigation.

Donald Trump is now floating the idea of revoking the FCC licenses of TV networks he claims are "against" him. That decision could fall to FCC Chair Brendan Carr, the same man who just ramped up pressure on ABC to punish Jimmy Kimmel over a monologue about Charlie Kirk.

Former President Barack Obama warns the nation is in a "political crisis" after Trump and his allies use Charlie Kirk's killing to justify silencing opponents and going after the "radical left." DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight after condemning political violence and calling for unity.

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, member of the House Judiciary Committee, joins The Weeknight ahead of FBI Director Kash Patel's appearance before that panel tomorrow.

7pm: Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt talks about the importance of leadership in times of national division. Plus, fmr.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young joins The Weeknight to weigh in on President Donald Trump's threat to send the National Guard into his city. Plus, Senate Republicans are invoking the "nuclear option" in their voting rules to speed up the confirmation process for Trump's lower-level nominees.

Rev. Al Sharpton, host of MSNBC's PoliticsNation and founder of the National Action Network, joins The Weeknight as the FBI combs through tips to track down the shooter who killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Reps. Eric Swalwell and Jared Moskowitz, join The Weeknight to discuss the GOP efforts to reopen the wounds of one of the most divisive events in American history: January 6th.

7pm: Political Strategist Lucy Caldwell and Former Naral President Ilyse Hogue weigh in on Donald Trump's growing Epstein Scandal, after the House Oversight Committee released a birthday message apparently from Trump to Epstein in 2003. Plus, FWD.

Former CIA Director John Brennan and Fmr. Rep. Max Rose, a combat veteran, weigh in on the President's attempt to rebrand the Department of Defense the "Department of War." Plus, as the House Oversight Committee prepares to see new, unredacted Epstein documents, attorney Norm Eisen and Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg join the conversation. And former Labor Department Chief of Staff Daniel Koh and Political Strategist Basil Smikle weigh in on another weak jobs report.

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the backlash and the future of public health as HHS secretary RFK Jr. testifies in front of the Senate.

Rep. Robert Garcia, top Democrat on the Oversight Cmte., is calling for an independent investigation of the DOJ's transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell. He joins The Weeknight to explain why. Plus: Liz Stein - a survivor of Epstein's abuse - delivered a powerful message at a rally today where victims of the disgraced financier and Ghislaine Maxwell spoke out - some for the first time. She joins to discuss the show of solidarity.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson joins The Weeknight to respond to Donald Trump's threats to deploy troops into his city. Plus, the House Oversight Committee just released over 33,000 pages of documents related to the Epstein trial.

4pm: In a special 4pm version of The Weeknight, Reps. Maxine Waters and Debbie Wasserman Schultz weigh in on Trump's showdown over Fed Governor Lisa Cook's attempted firing.

As the White House installs RFK Jr.'s right-hand man as CDC director following the sudden and chaotic firing of the agency's current chief, several top CDC officials are resigning in solidarity.

Following a deadly shooting at a catholic school in Minneapolis, The Weeknight hosts are joined by Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar to discuss the latest in the tragic incident.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is not backing down after Donald Trump's very public attempt to fire her, announcing today that she will challenge the president in court. Fmr.

7pm: Democratic governors are pushing back against Trump's threats to deploy troops to their cities- most recently Chicago and Baltimore. Conservative attorney George Conway joins The Weeknight to respond.

The Justice Department released a transcript of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's prison interview with Ghislaine Maxwell. Brendan Ballou, a former federal prosecutor and Justice Department attorney, and Kristy Greenberg, a former federal prosecutor and MSNBC legal analyst, join The Weeknight to weigh in.

California's legislature passed their response to the Texas Republican plan to gerrymander the Congressional map. Texas State Rep.

As Texas Republicans push forward with their plan to gerrymander the state's voting districts in their favor, Texas State Rep. John Bucy III and John Bisognano, President of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, join The Weeknight to break down how Democrats plan to fight back.

DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight to lay out how exactly the party plans to counter Trump's agenda. Plus, Rep.

In meetings with President Zelenskyy and European leaders, Trump downplayed the need for a ceasefire to end the war in Ukraine. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the stakes.

Alicia Menendez is joined by MSNBC hosts Nicolle Wallace and Ali Velshi for special coverage and analysis of Trump's highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom attempting to counter GOP-led gerrymandering efforts. Texas State Rep. Ramon Romero and California Assemblymember Isaac Bryan join The Weeknight to discuss Democrats' strategy against republican redistricting nationwide. Plus: Former NSC director Alexander Vindman joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump's highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and what we can expect from the meeting.

Rep. Dan Goldman joins The Weeknight to discuss the National Guard's presence hitting the streets of our nation's capital.

DC Councilmember Brooke Pinto, MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann and former DOJ official Anthony Coley join The Weeknight to respond to Trump's embrace of authoritarian tactics in the nation's capital. Plus: Spencer Kuvin, attorney for several Epstein victims, joins to discuss what transparency looks like for some of the survivors.

President Trump authorized the deployment of the national guard into the streets of Washington, D.C. for a manufactured crime emergency. MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin and Brown University professor Corey Brettschneider join The Weeknight to discuss the implications of the order on American democracy. Plus, Rep. Jim Clyburn, who has represented South Carolina's only majority-Black district since its creation in the early 1990s, joins to respond to GOP calls for an unprecedented mid-decade redraw that could wipe out his seat.As GOP redistricting efforts spread across the country, Democrats are urging blue states to fight fire with fire. New York state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins joins The Weeknight to discuss the battle over gerrymandering. Plus, the hosts break down Trump's most recent reversal in his ongoing trade war.

TX Gov. Abbott escalates his fight against quorum-breaking Democrats, filing lawsuits to remove a dozen more from office.

As Texas Republicans weaponize their Congressional map, Sen. John Cornyn calls in the FBI to hunt down Democratic lawmakers.

Tonight, top White House officials are meeting to discuss several topics, including the Jeffrey Epstein case. Former DOJ pardon attorney Liz Oyer and former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou join The Weeknight to respond to the breakdown of norms and ethics inside Trump's DOJ.

House Republicans subpoena Epstein files as the DOJ weighs releasing Ghislaine Maxwell's interview. Meanwhile, a grand jury investigates unfounded allegations related to Obama-era officials & the 2016 election.

Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have fled the state to block a GOP-backed push to rig the congressional map. Former Attorney General Eric Holder joins The Weeknight to respond to the GOP's redistricting plan and why he calls it "an authoritarian move" by the White House.

Donald Trump has called for the immediate firing of the Commissioner of Labor Statistics over weak jobs numbers. Sen.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the rescue efforts continue in Texas, Rep. Jared Moskowitz is calling for an investigation into FEMA's response.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins The Weeknight to discuss Senate Republicans' desperate push to get Trump's tax bill over the finish line.

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.

Republicans are scrambling after learning their proposed cuts to Medicaid, which would offset trillions in tax breaks, violate Senate rules. Reps.

Senate Democrats grilled former Trump lawyer Emil Bove about whistleblower claims that he suggested Justice Department lawyers ignore court orders on deportations. Sen.

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.

Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to break down the latest developments in the U.S.

JD Vance is in Los Angeles as ICE raids ramp up and the Trump admin blocks members of Congress from detention facilities. Reps.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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. Dan Goldman joins The Weeknight to discuss the new fight against Trump's retribution campaign - and what Democrats could learn from his experiences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Supreme Court just blocked the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport a group of immigrants without due process. Rep.

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.

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.

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.

House members clashed with police at an ICE facility in New Jersey and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested on trespassing charges. Democratic Rep.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MSNBC Legal Correspondent Lisa Rubin and Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, join The Weeknight with the latest developments in the indictment of fmr. FBI Director James Comey Plus, Jimmy Kimmel Live!

7pm: Shutdown brinkmanship is reaching a fever pitch as fears of mass layoffs ripple through the federal workforce. Rep.

The Weeknight hosts talk to two retired Generals after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a dangerous politicized speech to America's military leaders. Plus, Sen.

On day one of the government shutdown, Democrats are standing firm - aiming to protect health care benefits Republicans want to cut. Reps.

Former DC Police Officer Michael Fanone and Former RNC Spokesman Tim Miller react to the Trump Administration's escalating rhetoric around U.S.

Tim O'Brien and Catherine Christian discuss a new letter from the fired national security prosecutor warning that President Trump's political firings at the Department of Justice make us all less safe. Then Maj.

7pm: Donald Trump's hand-picked U.S. attorney can't find any career prosecutors willing to bring James Comey to trial. Politico's Ankush Khardori and the President and Chair of Media Matters, Angelo Carusone, join The Weeknight to break down the MSNBC exclusive reporting. Plus, Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona discusses why she is still waiting to be sworn into Congress.8pm: As the shutdown drags on, the Senate rejects another attempt to re-open the government. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weeknight to discuss. Plus, Democrats are fighting back against the deployment of National Guard troops to American cities. The Attorneys General of California and Oregon weigh in.

Retribution against political enemies is part of what Senator Chris Murphy is calling a "plan to try to destroy American democracy and create a new set of rules that will allow Trump and his allies to rule forever." He joins The Weeknight as the President floats invoking the insurrection act.

Fmr. FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty at a historic arraignments. Lisa Rubin and Miles Taylor were inside the courtroom. And Jacob Soboroff is on the streets of Chicago, as National Guard troops roll into Chicago amid growing protest. Plus: The Senate struck down the same two short-term government funding measures today for the sixth time, extending the shutdown with no end in sight. Sen. Peter Welch joins to discuss the escalating standoff.

New York AG Letitia James faces criminal charges after a grand jury indicted her. MSNBC investigative reporter Carol Leonnig, Democracy Docket Founder Marc Elias, and Fmr.

MSNBC reports The Trump administration's next target in its retribution campaign is Fmr. National Security Advisor John Bolton, following his targeted attacks on New York AG Letitia James and Fmr.

7pm: Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to break down House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries' urgent call to action, the growing outrage on Capitol Hill, and the mounting demands for accountability as the government shutdown extends into day 12.

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith breaks his silence on the weaponization of the Justice Department and the Trump investigation. MSNBC legal analyst Mary McCord and fmr.

The Supreme Court appears open to limiting a key section of the Voting Rights Act, a move Politico reports could hand Republicans up to 19 more House seats through redistricting. Janai Nelson of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund joins The Weeknight after arguing the case before the court.

Another critic of Donald Trump has just been indicted. MSNBC legal analyst Kristy Greenberg, Ambassador Norm Eisen, and Democracy Docket Founder Marc Elias join The Weeknight to discuss the charges against Trump's former national security advisor John Bolton.

Tomorrow's "No Kings" protests could be the largest of Trump's second term. Conservative lawyer George Conway and Ezra Levin, Co-Executive Director for Indivisible, join the table to discuss the event and what's driving people to the streets.

7pm: Rep. Jamie Raskin joins The Weeknight to capture the magnitude of the "No Kings" protests around the country, and to weigh in on Trump's escalating retribution campaign.

Fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith is firing back at Senate Republicans following their wild claims about his investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley just wrapped up a 22 hour-long filibuster speech on the Senate floor in protest of Trump's authoritarian tactics.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Weeknight as the government shutdown deepens to discuss ongoing gerrymandering battles, rising threats against him, and his showdown with Speaker Mike Johnson. And, former Special Counsel Jack Smith is asking for a public hearing on Capitol Hill.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins The Weeknight to react to Trump's plowing ahead with plans to replace the White House East Wing with a grand ballroom.

7pm: Democrats are condemning Trump's $230M demand from the Justice Department. Sen. Jacky Rosen joins The Weeknight to lay out how they plan to defend the rule of law. And, the Trump administration's ongoing test of the rule of law is on display as his DOJ targets former Attorney General Merrick Garland and former FBI Director Chris Wray. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori and President of Media Matters Angelo Carusone join to respond. 8pm: Virginia lawmakers are moving to redraw the state's congressional map for 2026, pushing the commonwealth to the center of the battle for control of Congress. Speaker Don Scott joins The Weeknight after calling a special session today. Plus: Trump's DOJ will monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey in their elections next week. MSNBC Legal Analyst Mary McCord and former Trump White House press secretary Sarah Matthews to break down this administration's latest assault on free and fair elections.

As the government shutdown extends into its fifth week, food access for more than 40 million Americans is now in jeopardy. Nevada AG Aaron Ford and AFGE Union President Everett Kelley join The Weeknight to explain what's at stake.

Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight as new reporting reveals Trump's DHS is pushing misleading propaganda videos to glamorize deportations.

Trump's Pentagon has reportedly ordered the National Guard to establish "quick reaction" forces in all 50 states trained to respond to civil unrest. Marc Elias joins The Weeknight as Trump escalates his authoritarian threats against the American people.

Donald Trump is now saying that he will provide SNAP funding once he gets clarity from his lawyers on "how we can legally fund" the program. This comes after a federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump Administration must use backup funds to keep the SNAP food assistance program running during the shutdown.

7pm: Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Tina Smith are back from Miami after talking to Obamacare customers facing rising health costs, while gridlock in Washington, D.C. drags on. They join The Weeknight live as the battle over health care and the shutdown's fallout intensifies. And, former associate counsel to President Obama Ian Bassin joins with MSNBC Political Analyst Cornell Belcher to discuss the consequential governors' races in New Jersey and Virginia ahead of Election Day. 8pm: Sen. Alex Padilla joins The Weeknight with the latest amid the government shutdown. Plus, The Trump shutdown is pushing non-profits to the brink as families face shrinking food aid. Catholic Charities USA CEO Kerry Alys Robinson and Share our Strength CEO Anne Filipic join The Weeknight to share the challenges they're facing and what is at stake for millions of Americans.

DNC chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight to lay out what he thinks last night's blue wave means for 2026. And, The Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump's use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs.

Democrats are energized by big election wins and now see new openings in key Senate races. With the shutdown spiraling and Trump ramping up pressure on his own party to nix the filibuster, Sen.

Today, Democratic senators proposed a deal to end the government shutdown by extending ACA subsidies for a year. Republicans say that's a non-starter.

7pm: As Trump's policies squeeze families and flights are canceled nationwide, the Senate is voting on the compromise funding package to reopen the government. Rep.

Re.-Elect Adelita Grijalva joins The Weeknight to weigh in on the shutdown and what her vote could mean for the Epstein files once she's in office.

House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark joins The Weeknight with the latest as the House prepares to vote on a Senate-approved resolution to end the government shutdown. Plus: The White House ramps up pressure on Republicans over the Epstein files as the House moves toward a showdown vote.

Rep. Eric Swalwell joins The Weeknight for his first TV interview since a Trump official referred him for a federal criminal investigation over mortgage fraud.

As the Epstein scandal engulfs Trump's presidency, survivors of the late sex offender are demanding Congress release the Epstein files. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori and MSNBC Political Analyst Michelle Goldberg join The Weeknight to break it down.

7pm: Former Trump White House deputy press secretary Sarah Matthews and MS Now Legal Analyst Kristy Greenberg join The Weeknight with the latest aslawmakers gear up for a big Epstein vote, as Trump says he will sign a bill to release the files if it can pass hurdles in Congress. And, a rift is growing between Trump and his long-time ally and supporter Rep.

Rep. Lateefah Simon, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins The Weeknight to unpack the House vote to release the Epstein files, and whether it marks real Republican pushback against Trump or a momentary break.

Attorney General Pam Bondi now says "new information" forced her to reopen the DOJ's case into Jeffrey Epstein, as the bill to release the Epstein files heads to Trump's desk for a signature. We dig into what comes next with Rep.

Trump calls for executing his political enemies in chilling, violent posts. Retired Army Ranger Rep. Jason Crow, one of the lawmakers in the video that sparked the outburst, joins The Weeknight to answer the President's unprecedented charge of sedition "punishable by death." Plus, a federal grand jury is investigating two Trump officials as they struggle to carry out the President's retribution campaign. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin and Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters, join to explain what may come next.

Former Naval Reserve Intelligence Officer Rep. Maggie Goodlander joins The Weeknight to discuss the threats and the video she and other Democrats shared that sparked violent threats and backlash from President Trump.

7pm: A federal judge dismissed the criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after finding Trump's prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not lawfully appointed. MS NOW legal analyst Charles Coleman and former Justice Department Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer join The Weeknight to react.

The six democrats who released a video reminding service members of their oath to the Constitution are being asked to sit down for interviews with the FBI. This comes as the cases against Trump's political foes continue to unravel.

Two national guard members were shot in Washington, DC. The Weeknight hosts are joined by MS NOW reporters and analysts to break down the latest developments.

7pm: Democrats and Republicans are raising questions about the legality of boat strikes being conducted by the U.S.

The Trump Administration is trying to justify its legally dubious boat strikes in international waters. Retired Lt.

Sources tell MS NOW The Pentagon's independent watchdog has found that Pete Hegseth shared classified information over Signal and put American troops at risk. Rep.

MS NOW confirms a grand jury decided not to issue a second indictment against New York AG Letitia James. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin breaks down the latest in Trump's failing retribution campaign.

Defense Secy. Pete Hegseth is doubling down on the legality of his boat strikes, despite growing alarm from lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

7pm: Democrats are pushing for transparency in Pete Hegseth's boat strikes scandal. Former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg join The Weeknight to explain what comes next.

Trump is in Pennsylvania touting "A-plus-plus..." economic success as prices surge and even his own voters say he's losing the inflation fight.

President Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker near the Venezuelan coastline in a major escalation against President Nicolas Maduro. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight to respond. And, in an attempt to focus his messaging on the economy, Donald Trump mocked everyday Americans while returning to an old talking point: Americans should make do with less. Sen. Tammy Baldwin joins The Weeknight to discuss this and more.

The Trump Administration continues to evade calls for transparency regarding the legal dubious boat strikes and the seized oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela. Rep.

House Oversight Democrats have released dozens of new photos from Epstein's estate, offering a glimpse into what they say is a massive archive now under congressional review. Ankush Khardori, former federal prosecutor and senior writer for Politico Magazine joins The Weeknight with MS NOW legal analyst Kristy Greenberg to break it down.

7pm: Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins The Weeknight to break down what's happening inside the DOJ. And, Media Matters President Angelo Carusone joins The Weeknight to respond to the latest efforts by the Trump administration to interfere with how states manage and monitor federal elections. 8pm: Sen. Chris Coons joins The Weeknight to discuss Trump's latest threats against Venezuela. Plus, the senator's new essay on how democrats should sharpen their message heading into 2026. And, MS NOW National Security and Intelligence Analyst Michael Feinberg joins The Weeknight with the latest following Sunday's mass shooting on Brown University's campus in Providence, Rhode Island.

The hosts react to a bombshell interview by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Then, Sen. Ruben Gallego joins The Weeknight to react and demand answers after an unsatisfactory briefing from Secy. Hegseth and Marco Rubio on dubious boat strikes in international waters. And, DNC Chair Ken Martin joins The Weeknight as House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not bring a vote to extend Obamacare subsidies, all but ensuring they expire and drive premiums higher for millions. Even Republicans are furious, with Rep. Mike Lawler calling it "absolute B.S."

Fmr. Special Counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers, behind closed doors, that he gathered "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" that Trump schemed to overturn the 2020 election.

House Oversight Democrats have released over 60 new photos from the Epstein estate ahead of the Trump DOJ's Friday deadline to release the Epstein files. Mary McCord, Former Acting Assistant Attorney General for national security at the Justice Department, and former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann join The Weeknight to explain what's in the photos, and what can happen ahead of tomorrow's deadline.

Rep. Robert Garcia, who first pushed for the release of the Epstein files, joins The Weeknight to discuss what he's seen so far.

As Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vows Senate action on the Epstein files and House members weigh contempt, Rep. Melanie Stansbury joins The Weeknight to discuss accountability efforts.

Top House Democrats say "we are witnessing a criminal White House coverup" over the partial Epstein files release and warn Trump's DOJ: "We are just getting started." Rep.

7pm: It has been ten days since the Department of Justice failed to release all of the Epstein files. MS NOW Legal Analyst Mary McCord and Politico Magazine's Ankush Khardori join The Weeknight to discuss the latest developments and upcoming deadlines.

Trump's Department of Justice is facing more legal deadlines, as it continues to defy the law requiring it to release all of the Epstein files. Rep.