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What is actually behind Trump’s outburst over the U.S. munitions stockpile

Published: August 6, 2026 22:50

The U.S. military’s supply of missiles and defensive weapons has been cut down by months of war with Iran. Ramping up production will take time. The post What is actually behind Trump’s outburst over the U.S. munitions stockpile appeared first on MS NOW.

Small law firm with ties to Trump gets massive no-bid contract to aid immigrant kids

Published: August 6, 2026 21:42

Advocates for immigrants’ rights are concerned that unaccompanied children are being set up for failure amid the president’s crackdown. The post Small law firm with ties to Trump gets massive no-bid contract to aid immigrant kids appeared first on MS NOW.

Tech firm’s $50 million Trump library gift preceded massive federal land deal

Published: August 6, 2026 21:42

The Tokyo-based company confirmed its donation was made two months before the Trump administration approved its Ohio-based data center, expected to be the largest in the world. The post Tech firm’s $50 million Trump library gift preceded massive federal…

Trump met with Spencer Pratt in LA, White House official says

Published: August 6, 2026 21:31

The meeting came a month after the president met with the failed LA mayoral candidate and his young son in the Oval Office in July.  The post Trump met with Spencer Pratt in LA, White House official says appeared first on MS NOW.

First legal challenge to Trump’s IRS immunity deal filed

Published: August 6, 2026 21:28

Still 'unlawful and harmful': Plaintiffs challenging the 'anti-weaponization' fund say Acting AG Todd Blanche didn’t go far enough in rescinding it. The post First legal challenge to Trump’s IRS immunity deal filed appeared first on MS NOW.

Trump signs two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship

Published: August 6, 2026 21:22

The orders mark Trump’s second attempt to challenge the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to people born or naturalized in the United States. The post Trump signs two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship appeared first on MS NOW.

Charlie Kirk was building the new right. His death is tearing it apart.

Published: August 6, 2026 21:02

Candace Owens and a network of online creators built an alternate reality around Kirk’s killing. MS NOW spent months tracking the rise of an empire. The post Charlie Kirk was building the new right. His death is tearing it apart. appeared first on MS NOW.

Sen. Jeff Merkley: Stop Trump or ‘kiss our republic goodbye’

Published: August 6, 2026 20:31

The Oregon Democrat broke down Democrats’ new legislation that’s aimed at curbing Trump’s aggressive expansion of executive authority. The post Sen. Jeff Merkley: Stop Trump or ‘kiss our republic goodbye’ appeared first on MS NOW.

Big Medicine profits by denying care your doctor ordered. My father paid the price.

Published: August 6, 2026 19:52

Insurance companies increasingly own the very entities that adjudicate the requests for care, and they make money every time they say “no” The post Big Medicine profits by denying care your doctor ordered. My father paid the price. appeared first on MS…

Oman, Iran reach agreement over Strait of Hormuz

Published: August 6, 2026 19:52

It’s unclear whether the U.S. will support the deal on transit through the vital oil export route that has been at the heart of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The post Oman, Iran reach agreement over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on MS NOW.

Court holds DHS in contempt, accusing it of withholding agents’ phone data

Published: August 6, 2026 19:42

A federal judge rebuked the Department of Homeland Security for failing to hand over ICE agents’ phone communications in a racial profiling case. The post Court holds DHS in contempt, accusing it of withholding agents’ phone data appeared first on MS NOW.

Mitch McConnell released from rehab to recover at home, statement says

Published: August 6, 2026 19:19

The lawmaker’s announcement comes amid growing speculation about his health and his ability to serve in Congress. The post Mitch McConnell released from rehab to recover at home, statement says appeared first on MS NOW.

Audit finds DOGE operation overstated its savings, ‘did not accurately report actions’

Published: August 6, 2026 18:49

The Department of Government Efficiency was hyped as a governmental game changer. A new GAO audit helps prove the scale of its failures. The post Audit finds DOGE operation overstated its savings, ‘did not accurately report actions’ appeared first on MS…

Republican governor defends Trump’s support for ‘his billionaire friends’

Published: August 6, 2026 17:04

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo said the president is “taking care of” his “billionaire friends” — but he argued that’s a good thing. The post Republican governor defends Trump’s support for ‘his billionaire friends’ appeared first on MS NOW.

El-Sayed blasts Rogers, says GOP turns to Islamophobia because ‘ideas are tired’

Published: August 6, 2026 16:56

“His perspective on politics is old,” he told MS NOW, adding, “So, of course he’s going to do the same thing that MAGA always does, which is try to divide us.” The post El-Sayed blasts Rogers, says GOP turns to Islamophobia because ‘ideas are tired’…

Trump adopts a new line on gas prices: ‘We may have to send it up again’

Published: August 6, 2026 15:27

Five months to the day after the president boasted that he had “stabilized” oil prices, he sent a very different signal to American consumers. The post Trump adopts a new line on gas prices: ‘We may have to send it up again’ appeared first on MS NOW.

Republicans’ election year crusade against Fauci isn’t limited to Congress

Published: August 6, 2026 14:41

As the midterm elections approach, the GOP crusade against one of the nation’s most accomplished and celebrated scientists is rapidly descending into madness. The post Republicans’ election year crusade against Fauci isn’t limited to Congress appeared…

Budget Office: Cost of Trump’s ‘golden fleet’ of battleships set to soar to $275 billion

Published: August 6, 2026 13:48

The Pentagon’s plan for a new class of warships named after the president was already a mess. The Congressional Budget Office just made matters worse. The post Budget Office: Cost of Trump’s ‘golden fleet’ of battleships set to soar to $275 billion…

Senate committee votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt

Published: August 6, 2026 13:20

The vote follows Fauci’s repeated invocation of the Fifth Amendment during a hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul, escalating their yearslong dispute over the pandemic. The post Senate committee votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt appeared first on MS NOW.

Lamar, Pearson compete in Tennessee race reshaped by redistricting

Published: August 6, 2026 13:00

State Reps. Justin Pearson and London Lamar are competing for the Democratic nomination in the newly configured 9th Congressional District created by the GOP-led map overhaul. The post Lamar, Pearson compete in Tennessee race reshaped by redistricting…

Hegseth keeps changing the name of the Iran war — making it hard to count who’s dying in it

Published: August 6, 2026 13:00

The Pentagon has changed how troop deaths are counted in the Iran war, prompting an effort by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., to require the Trump administration to keep an accurate public tally. The post Hegseth keeps changing the name of the Iran war —…

Jeanine Pirro’s persecution of the Reflecting Pool defendants served its awful purpose

Published: August 6, 2026 10:00

This is not a “no harm, no foul” situation — because unwarranted attention from the federal government is harm in and of itself. The post Jeanine Pirro’s persecution of the Reflecting Pool defendants served its awful purpose appeared first on MS NOW.

A new study finds the advantage of moderation in elections has vanished. That’s a huge deal.

Published: August 6, 2026 10:00

New research suggests predictions that Abdul El-Sayed has no chance because he’s progressive are wrong. The post A new study finds the advantage of moderation in elections has vanished. That’s a huge deal. appeared first on MS NOW.

‘Reefer Madness’: White House’s hemp reversal divides GOP — and sparks conflict of interest concerns

Published: August 6, 2026 09:00

Republican lawmakers are divided over a Trump administration push to delay a ban on hemp-derived THC products, a provision that would greatly benefit the White House chief of staff’s son-in-law. The post ‘Reefer Madness’: White House’s hemp reversal…

Kevin O’Leary wants to atone for his data center sins

Published: August 6, 2026 09:00

The “Shark Tank” investor hopes to build one of the world’s largest data centers north of the Great Salt Lake. He has not told locals much more than that. The post Kevin O’Leary wants to atone for his data center sins appeared first on MS NOW.

Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as Trump’s helicopter approached

Published: August 6, 2026 03:17

The airplane that took off Tuesday was climbing above Marine One as the helicopter approached. The post Investigators look at why a plane was allowed to take off as Trump’s helicopter approached appeared first on MS NOW.

New Mexico’s Epstein lawsuit raises stakes of Todd Blanche’s AG bid

Published: August 5, 2026 22:27

New Mexico is suing the Trump administration over allegations that Blanche and other DOJ officials are “stonewalling” its efforts to investigate Epstein’s Zorro Ranch. The post New Mexico’s Epstein lawsuit raises stakes of Todd Blanche’s AG bid appeared…

Trump’s pick for CDC director is confirmed

Published: August 5, 2026 21:11

Dr. Erica Schwartz will be the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s first permanent leader in nearly a year. The post Trump’s pick for CDC director is confirmed appeared first on MS NOW.

Michigan Democrats push for unity behind El-Sayed after bruising primary

Published: August 5, 2026 21:08

With the Senate majority in play, the party is racing to reunite a coalition left fractured by the primary fight between Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens. The post Michigan Democrats push for unity behind El-Sayed after bruising primary appeared first…

Trump’s most humiliating primary loss yet wasn’t just about race

Published: August 5, 2026 20:37

A Trump-endorsed House primary candidate lost to a man who had suspended his campaign. Bigotry may have been a factor, but it wasn’t the only one. The post Trump’s most humiliating primary loss yet wasn’t just about race appeared first on MS NOW.

Pastor wins Kansas’ Democratic Senate primary, challenges GOP’s grip on Christian voters

Published: August 5, 2026 19:26

Jesus “tells us to care for children. He tells us to love our neighbor. These are things that Washington, D.C. seems to have forgotten,” the Rev. Adam Hamilton told MS NOW. The post Pastor wins Kansas’ Democratic Senate primary, challenges GOP’s grip on…

Blanche defers to Trump on whether to fire Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool cases

Published: August 5, 2026 19:04

Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney general also said he is “not worried” about making it through the Senate, even though he can only stand to lose one more Republican vote. The post Blanche defers to Trump on whether to fire Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool…

Trump-endorsed candidate loses congressional primary to a rival who had quit the race

Published: August 5, 2026 18:23

For the third time in two months, Republican primary voters simply ignored the president’s advice, despite weird boasts about his intraparty powers. The post Trump-endorsed candidate loses congressional primary to a rival who had quit the race appeared…

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan win wasn’t a landslide. But it was still surprising.

Published: August 5, 2026 17:59

His victory in the Democratic Senate primary is a possible sign of what’s to come in the party’s next presidential primary. The post Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan win wasn’t a landslide. But it was still surprising. appeared first on MS NOW.

In statewide ballot measures, Republican plans fall far short on multiple key issues

Published: August 5, 2026 16:59

It’s not just candidates that the GOP has to worry about this year: The party is also suffering setbacks on closely watched ballot measures. The post In statewide ballot measures, Republican plans fall far short on multiple key issues appeared first on MS…

What’s next for Abdul El-Sayed after his victory?

Published: August 5, 2026 16:13

In today’s Tea: Michigan Democratic candidate for Senate Abdul El-Sayed tells “Morning Joe” about his vision, primaries results roll in and more. The post What’s next for Abdul El-Sayed after his victory? appeared first on MS NOW.

How the former Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism could get justice

Published: August 5, 2026 16:10

David Hearn has several options for recourse – but none of them are easy. The post How the former Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism could get justice appeared first on MS NOW.

At the deadline, Ohio’s Miller to stay in race despite allegations and party pressure

Published: August 5, 2026 15:42

Republican leaders have tried to nudge the congressman into retirement, but as the dropout deadline arrives in his competitive district, he’s plowing forward. The post At the deadline, Ohio’s Miller to stay in race despite allegations and party pressure…

Judge ‘reluctantly’ tosses Oath Keepers’ Jan. 6 cases despite their ‘unearned grace’

Published: August 5, 2026 15:04

“This is the last of the prosecutions seeking to hold accountable those responsible for the events of January 6,” Judge Amit Mehta wrote. The post Judge ‘reluctantly’ tosses Oath Keepers’ Jan. 6 cases despite their ‘unearned grace’ appeared first on MS…

With Susan Collins opposed to Todd Blanche, his fate rests with two Senate Republicans

Published: August 5, 2026 15:01

No cabinet secretary nominee has lost a Senate confirmation vote since 1989. Will Blanche break the streak? It’s poised to be a close vote. The post With Susan Collins opposed to Todd Blanche, his fate rests with two Senate Republicans appeared first on MS…

What El-Sayed’s primary win in Michigan means for the Democratic left

Published: August 5, 2026 14:03

Abdul El-Sayed was buried under more than $50 million in outside spending in a state Democrats can’t afford to lose. His performance tests what electability means — and hands Republicans a target. The post What El-Sayed’s primary win in Michigan means for…

Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Senate primary

Published: August 5, 2026 14:01

He will now face ex-GOP Rep. Mike Rogers in one of the marquee Senate races of the cycle that Democrats likely need to win to recapture Senate control. The post Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed projected to win Michigan Senate primary appeared first on…

GOP’s Chuck Edwards abandons re-election campaign following Ethics Committee report

Published: August 5, 2026 10:23

“After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign,” the congressman said. “I will complete my current term.” The post GOP’s Chuck Edwards abandons re-election campaign following Ethics Committee report appeared first…

Ken Paxton is suddenly campaigning like a Democrat

Published: August 5, 2026 10:00

The longtime culture warrior is now talking about affordability and complaining about the economy. The post Ken Paxton is suddenly campaigning like a Democrat appeared first on MS NOW.

Trump takes his tax message to Nevada as voters sour on his economy

Published: August 5, 2026 09:00

The White House faces a tough political climate this November, but the president hopes his “no tax on tips” policy can boost GOP candidates like Marty O'Donnell in Las Vegas’ tip-heavy economy. The post Trump takes his tax message to Nevada as voters sour…

‘The seventh level of hell’: GOP pressure mounts on Rep. Max Miller to quit

Published: August 5, 2026 09:00

Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, was already facing a tough reelection bid. But with serious allegations that he abused his wife and young daughter, Miller now threatens to politically harm other Republicans. The post ‘The seventh level of hell’: GOP pressure…

Moldy showers and no soap: Military families are outraged by conditions on USS Lincoln

Published: August 5, 2026 09:00

The aircraft carrier’s long deployment in the Iran war is raising concerns that the sailors and Marines on board are facing poor conditions, low supplies and fatigue. The post Moldy showers and no soap: Military families are outraged by conditions on USS…

Officers arrest armed man at Trump’s golf course ahead of president’s visit

Published: August 5, 2026 02:20

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department says federal agents saw the 38-year-old Californian photographing the grounds two days ago. The post Officers arrest armed man at Trump’s golf course ahead of president’s visit appeared first on MS NOW.

Trump officials pressure Oman to accept Iran’s terms on the Strait of Hormuz, says diplomat

Published: August 4, 2026 23:46

The final details of a deal remain unclear, but Tehran may be close to gaining greater control of the strategic waterway than it had before the Trump administration started attacking Iran in late February. The post Trump officials pressure Oman to accept…

The Michigan county that picks presidents now tests the Democrats

Published: August 4, 2026 23:39

In a county that has picked five straight presidents, the Senate primary between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed is a test the whole party is watching. The post The Michigan county that picks presidents now tests the Democrats appeared first on MS…

What Democrats’ primary battles are really about

Published: August 4, 2026 23:33

The fight between the Democratic establishment and outsider DSA candidates isn’t about revolution — it’s about the economy. The post What Democrats’ primary battles are really about appeared first on MS NOW.

Morocco says online misinformation fueled crisis at Spain’s border

Published: August 4, 2026 21:25

Plus, Capital One claps back at Trump’s “debanking” claims, PornHub pleads with lawmakers and more — all in this week’s Tuesday Tech Drop. The post Morocco says online misinformation fueled crisis at Spain’s border appeared first on MS NOW.

Sophie Cunningham’s actions speak far louder than her words

Published: August 4, 2026 19:57

It’s hard to support the claim that you love everybody while embracing a fervent anti-trans activist. The post Sophie Cunningham’s actions speak far louder than her words appeared first on MS NOW.

Republicans reject key IVF proposal, leaving Trump’s campaign promise in tatters

Published: August 4, 2026 19:25

Two years after the president claimed he would make in vitro fertilization free to Americans, his party is moving quickly in the opposite direction. The post Republicans reject key IVF proposal, leaving Trump’s campaign promise in tatters appeared first on…

Trump reportedly vowed to help oil executives — and now he’s whining about their profits

Published: August 4, 2026 19:21

The president’s latest remarks condemning Big Oil for profiting from his war with Iran would be more believable if he hadn’t already celebrated companies making money from the conflict. The post Trump reportedly vowed to help oil executives — and now he’s…

The military’s request for ‘creative’ ideas in Iran is an admission of failure

Published: August 4, 2026 17:58

The floundering about for help directly reflects the Trump administration’s desperate hunt for an off-ramp to its unsuccessful war of choice.   The post The military’s request for ‘creative’ ideas in Iran is an admission of failure appeared first on MS…

‘Their trees are all gross’: Trump finds weird new ways to condemn Democratic-led areas

Published: August 4, 2026 17:19

The president shares his revulsion toward many American communities with such frequency that it’s become the background noise of our civic lives. The post ‘Their trees are all gross’: Trump finds weird new ways to condemn Democratic-led areas appeared…

What RFK’s 1968 campaign can teach today’s Democratic Party

Published: August 4, 2026 17:03

In today’s Tea: Tim Barnicle draws a throughline from Robert F. Kennedy to current Dem party politics, new poll shows Dems have the edge over GOP on economy, and more. The post What RFK’s 1968 campaign can teach today’s Democratic Party appeared first on…

California and other blue states warn of ‘extreme’ risk in backing Trump election order

Published: August 4, 2026 16:42

“The consequences of allowing such transformative changes to take effect so close to this fall’s elections would be extreme,” 23 states and D.C. argue. The post California and other blue states warn of ‘extreme’ risk in backing Trump election order…

Senate Judiciary Committee approves Blanche’s nomination for attorney general

Published: August 4, 2026 15:05

After a dispute over Trump’s so-called anti-weaponization fund, Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis joined their GOP colleagues to advance Blanche’s nomination. The post Senate Judiciary Committee approves Blanche’s nomination for attorney general appeared…

As Republican scandals grow, the parallels between 2006 and 2026 become unavoidable

Published: August 4, 2026 14:49

Twenty years later, Tom DeLay, Duke Cunningham, Bob Ney and Mark Foley have been replaced by Max Miller, Cory Mills, Chuck Edwards and Tony Gonzales. The post As Republican scandals grow, the parallels between 2006 and 2026 become unavoidable appeared…

‘She choked’: Trump rages against Pirro, but she’s not the only target

Published: August 4, 2026 13:00

The president apparently wants Pirro to think less like a U.S. attorney concerned with propriety and more like an unflinching loyalist. The post ‘She choked’: Trump rages against Pirro, but she’s not the only target appeared first on MS NOW.

Blanche killed the slush fund but Trump still wins big in his IRS case

Published: August 4, 2026 10:00

The IRS is still banned from auditing Trump and his eldest sons’ most recent taxes. That alone should be disqualifying for Todd Blanche. The post Blanche killed the slush fund but Trump still wins big in his IRS case appeared first on MS NOW.

‘This is a national movement’: Progressives steamroll into primaries in Michigan and Missouri

Published: August 4, 2026 09:00

House candidates try to ride the progressive wave as a growing bloc is poised to complicate the Democratic establishment’s hold in Washington. The post ‘This is a national movement’: Progressives steamroll into primaries in Michigan and Missouri appeared…

Democrats unveil sweeping proposal to combat Trump authoritarianism

Published: August 4, 2026 09:00

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., is packaging together a number of existing bills with some new ideas to curb what he calls authoritarian abuses of presidential power. The post Democrats unveil sweeping proposal to combat Trump authoritarianism appeared first on…

Capital One says money laundering concerns led to closure of Trump Org accounts, not politics

Published: August 3, 2026 21:20

Trump’s claims that various banks closed accounts linked to his family over political reasons after Jan. 6 just took a fresh turn. The post Capital One says money laundering concerns led to closure of Trump Org accounts, not politics appeared first on MS…

25 Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs

Published: August 3, 2026 21:13

Democratic attorneys general argue the Trump administration is using forced labor as a pretext to revive import taxes the Supreme Court struck down. The post 25 Democratic-led states sue Trump administration over latest round of tariffs appeared first on…

RFK Jr.’s cooking show taunts Americans with ‘Real Food’ they can scarcely afford

Published: August 3, 2026 20:50

This is plainly not a video series to help struggling Americans prepare healthy and affordable meals for their family. The post RFK Jr.’s cooking show taunts Americans with ‘Real Food’ they can scarcely afford appeared first on MS NOW.

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