Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, called in to discuss the implications of the president's newly reported tax returns. He said the president could be "facing a potential bankruptcy" but that he would find "some corrupt foreign entity" to bail him out.Read More…Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, called in to discuss the implications of the president's newly reported tax returns. He said the president could be "facing a potential bankruptcy" but that he would find "some corrupt foreign entity" to bail him out.Read MoreWW…

Speaking with MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell in a preview of her full interview, Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris reacts to the reports about Pres. Trump's finances.Read More…Speaking with MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell in a preview of her full interview, Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris reacts to the reports about Pres. Trump's finances.Read MoreWW…

Trump is reportedly not doing any real preparation for his first debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Philip Rucker of The Washington Post joins to discuss.Read More…Trump is reportedly not doing any real preparation for his first debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. Philip Rucker of The Washington Post joins to discuss.Read MoreWW…

Sept. 28, 2020, 1:20 PM UTCBy Steve BenenAs last week came to a close, six members of George W. Bush's White House cabinet had thrown their support behind Joe Biden's 2020 candidacy: former Secretary of State Colin Powell, former EPA Administrator Christie Todd Whitman, former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, former Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, former Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, and former Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta.Over the weekend, a seventh emerged. Tom Ridge, the former Pennsylvania governor and former Homeland Security secretary in the Bush/Cheney...…Sept. 28, 2020, 1:20 PM UTCBy Steve BenenAs last week came to a close, six members of George W. Bush's White House cabinet had thrown their support behind Joe Biden's 2020 candidacy: former Secretary of State Colin Powell, former EPA Administrator Christie Todd Whitman, former Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, former Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman, former Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, and former Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta.Over the weekend, a seventh emerged. Tom Ridge, the former Pennsylvania governor and former Homeland Security secretary in the Bush/Cheney...WW…

Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, calls the new revelations on Trump’s tax returns the beginning of the end for the president.Read More…Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, calls the new revelations on Trump’s tax returns the beginning of the end for the president.Read MoreWW…

Actor Jeff Daniels, who portrays former FBI Director Jim Comey in Showtime’s “The Comey Rule,” gives his insights on the relationship between Comey and Trump, and expresses why it was important that the miniseries aired before this year’s electionRead More…Actor Jeff Daniels, who portrays former FBI Director Jim Comey in Showtime’s “The Comey Rule,” gives his insights on the relationship between Comey and Trump, and expresses why it was important that the miniseries aired before this year’s electionRead MoreWW…

Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, weighs in on the GOP-led efforts to fill Justice Ginsburg's seat and why he says blocking the nomination will be a long shot. Melissa Murray also joins the discussion.Read More…Sen. Cory Booker, D-NJ, weighs in on the GOP-led efforts to fill Justice Ginsburg's seat and why he says blocking the nomination will be a long shot. Melissa Murray also joins the discussion.Read MoreWW…

Actor and author John Lithgow joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book of satirical poems 'Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown: Verses for a Despotic Age.'Read More…Actor and author John Lithgow joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book of satirical poems 'Trumpty Dumpty Wanted a Crown: Verses for a Despotic Age.'Read MoreWW…

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden made remarks in Wilmington Del., where he responded to President Trump’s SCOTUS selection on Amy Coney Barrett, and says Trump is trying to "throw out" the Affordable Care Act while still in a global health crisis.Read More…Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden made remarks in Wilmington Del., where he responded to President Trump’s SCOTUS selection on Amy Coney Barrett, and says Trump is trying to "throw out" the Affordable Care Act while still in a global health crisis.Read MoreWW…

Family attorney Benjamin Crump demands transparency from Attorney General Daniel Cameron in Breonna Taylor case - prompting release of grand jury transcript.Read More…Family attorney Benjamin Crump demands transparency from Attorney General Daniel Cameron in Breonna Taylor case - prompting release of grand jury transcript.Read MoreWW…

In an exclusive interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle, Joe Biden said the U.S. should be investing in Latino communities, and that President Trump "isn't doing much of anything to help them at all."Read More…In an exclusive interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle, Joe Biden said the U.S. should be investing in Latino communities, and that President Trump "isn't doing much of anything to help them at all."Read MoreWW…

Olivia Troye, former adviser to Mike Pence on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, talks with Rachel Maddow about how the better judgment of scientists was bullied and pressured by White House officials to better serve Donald Trump's political agenda.Read More…Olivia Troye, former adviser to Mike Pence on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, talks with Rachel Maddow about how the better judgment of scientists was bullied and pressured by White House officials to better serve Donald Trump's political agenda.Read MoreWW…

During an interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle, former Vice President Joe Biden said he anticipated a debate with President Trump that would be laden with personal attacks and low on facts.Read More…During an interview with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle, former Vice President Joe Biden said he anticipated a debate with President Trump that would be laden with personal attacks and low on facts.Read MoreWW…

“It is official now,” says Chris Hayes, “the Attorney General of the United States and the Department of Justice are colluding with the President and his campaign to sabotage the legitimacy of the upcoming election.”Read More…“It is official now,” says Chris Hayes, “the Attorney General of the United States and the Department of Justice are colluding with the President and his campaign to sabotage the legitimacy of the upcoming election.”Read MoreWW…

Sarah Longwell, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump, joins Ali Velshi to discuss why this is “not a moment for partisanship” and how Donald Trump’s lies should unite republicans & conservatives in voting against him.Read More…Sarah Longwell, founder of Republican Voters Against Trump, joins Ali Velshi to discuss why this is “not a moment for partisanship” and how Donald Trump’s lies should unite republicans & conservatives in voting against him.Read MoreWW…

When asked about President Trump’s tweet insinuating that New York will be last in line for a coronavirus vaccine, Governor Andrew Cuomo says, "That's called a threat. That's called, 'I will put New York at the end of the list.' That's what he's trying to say. But look, I don't trust the president."Read More…When asked about President Trump’s tweet insinuating that New York will be last in line for a coronavirus vaccine, Governor Andrew Cuomo says, "That's called a threat. That's called, 'I will put New York at the end of the list.' That's what he's trying to say. But look, I don't trust the president."Read MoreWW…

Georgetown University Professor and MSNBC legal analyst Neal Katyal blasts Trump and AG Barr for completely ignoring US norms to ensure Trump is reelected in NovemberRead More…Georgetown University Professor and MSNBC legal analyst Neal Katyal blasts Trump and AG Barr for completely ignoring US norms to ensure Trump is reelected in NovemberRead MoreWW…

Robert Cardillo, former director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's resistance to incorporating informed intelligence into his decision-making, and why that makes him is a risk to U.S. national security as president.Read More…Robert Cardillo, former director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, talks with Rachel Maddow about Donald Trump's resistance to incorporating informed intelligence into his decision-making, and why that makes him is a risk to U.S. national security as president.Read MoreWW…

In a year filled with gallows humor, we take a look at one joke that was closer to being reality than you may have known. MSNBC's Ali Velshi has the details.Read More…In a year filled with gallows humor, we take a look at one joke that was closer to being reality than you may have known. MSNBC's Ali Velshi has the details.Read MoreWW…

Nicolle Wallace blasts Trump’s baseless claim that there will be rampant voter fraud in the 2020 election due to the increase of mail-in-ballots, and calls out his attempts to suppress votersRead More…Nicolle Wallace blasts Trump’s baseless claim that there will be rampant voter fraud in the 2020 election due to the increase of mail-in-ballots, and calls out his attempts to suppress votersRead MoreWW…

Ana Bento, an eco-epidemiologist at Indiana University, shares a new study examining the relationship between in-person college classes and the fall surge in COVID-19 cases in the United States. The study estimated that an average of around 3,200 cases per day were due to colleges reopening with face-to-face instruction.Read More…Ana Bento, an eco-epidemiologist at Indiana University, shares a new study examining the relationship between in-person college classes and the fall surge in COVID-19 cases in the United States. The study estimated that an average of around 3,200 cases per day were due to colleges reopening with face-to-face instruction.Read MoreWW…

The president again refused to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses to Biden in November. The Atlantic's Barton Gellman writes about how Trump could throw the election into chaos and subvert the result.Read More…The president again refused to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses to Biden in November. The Atlantic's Barton Gellman writes about how Trump could throw the election into chaos and subvert the result.Read MoreWW…

Sept. 24, 2020, 12:00 PM UTCBy Steve BenenAmerican presidents aren't traditionally asked whether they'll commit to a peaceful transition of power, because the question is generally seen as unnecessary. It's simply assumed that in the United States, chief executives, regardless of party, will respect and honor the foundations of our democracy. For generations, few thought to ask because the answer was self-evident.In 2020, that's no longer the case. In light of Donald Trump's overt hostility toward democratic principles, the question has become necessary -- and as the Republican reminded the...…Sept. 24, 2020, 12:00 PM UTCBy Steve BenenAmerican presidents aren't traditionally asked whether they'll commit to a peaceful transition of power, because the question is generally seen as unnecessary. It's simply assumed that in the United States, chief executives, regardless of party, will respect and honor the foundations of our democracy. For generations, few thought to ask because the answer was self-evident.In 2020, that's no longer the case. In light of Donald Trump's overt hostility toward democratic principles, the question has become necessary -- and as the Republican reminded the...WW…

Watch video of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visiting the casket of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg while protesters outside the Supreme Court boo the president.Read More…Watch video of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visiting the casket of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg while protesters outside the Supreme Court boo the president.Read MoreWW…

Sept. 23, 2020, 4:59 PM UTCBy Steve BenenOccasionally, Republicans and their allies eagerly await the release of information they're certain will advance their interests. It just that way.In early 2018, for example, the so-called "Nunes Memo" was supposed to be a blockbuster success for Donald Trump and his allies. Instead, . A few months later, the president was briefly obsessed with "Spygate," right up until Trump administration officials prepared a briefing for lawmakers that the nonsensical claims.More recently, Republicans had high hopes about an email former White House National...…Sept. 23, 2020, 4:59 PM UTCBy Steve BenenOccasionally, Republicans and their allies eagerly await the release of information they're certain will advance their interests. It just that way.In early 2018, for example, the so-called "Nunes Memo" was supposed to be a blockbuster success for Donald Trump and his allies. Instead, . A few months later, the president was briefly obsessed with "Spygate," right up until Trump administration officials prepared a briefing for lawmakers that the nonsensical claims.More recently, Republicans had high hopes about an email former White House National...WW…