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The Purcell principle is a legal concept in U.S. election law that dictates federal courts should not alter state voting rules, district maps, or election procedures too close to an election. That is, unless you’re a Republican state. Marc Elias breaks down the contradictory nature of the Supreme Court when it comes to using Purcell, and what this means for the redistricting fight ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Donald Trump’s threats, personal envoys and hollowed‑out U.S. embassies are reshaping Washington’s presence in the world. Allies from Europe to Asia are rewriting the rules of engagement – ignoring the president’s rhetoric and forging new diplomatic channels to manage a U.S. foreign policy driven increasingly by personalities, not institutions.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on chaos breaking loose as Republicans vote against Trump’s agenda in a shocking turn of events.

Why is Donald Trump seemingly immune to the legal standards that govern the rest of us? In this exclusive interview, Katie Phang is joined by former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann to break down the terrifying double standard baked into the American justice system.

Weissmann dives deep into the core thesis of his new book, Liar’s Kingdom, explaining how corporate leaders face massive criminal and civil liability for intentional lies, while politicians can lie about fundamental democratic processes with total impunity. They also discuss structural reforms we desperately need to fix our checks and balances, how other countries hold political liars accountable, and a wild behind-the-scenes look at how political pressure almost killed the publication of his book.

Stephen Colbert sits with Howard in 2018 to discuss his transition to late-night, why he’s not concerned with ratings or interested in feuding with other hosts, and his all-time favorite “Late Show” guests.

Popok is joined by NYCLU head of immigration litigation Amy Belsher about ICE admitting they lied to a federal judge about immigrant arrests near courthouses..and immediately violated his orders to stop arrests!

MS NOW’s Lawrence O’Donnell details how Rep. Seth Moulton, a combat veteran, explained the current status of Donald Trump's war in Iran at a Congressional hearing in five minutes when Trump didn't have the time to explain it in a 50-minute address to the Coast Guard Academy graduates.

Israel kidnapped 428 volunteers bringing food and medical supplies to Gaza. They were illegally seized in international waters and treated to brutal conditions.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on furious world leaders warning Trump that his military plans will face the wrath of deadly asymmetric warfare if he attempts further invasions.

Journalist Jasper Craven joins Court Accountability Action’s MacKenZie Rumage to talk about his new book, GOD FORGIVES, BROTHERS DON’T and the issues around masculinity and military culture that have pervaded from the Revolutionary Era to today. Jasper and MacKenZie talk about where Pete Hegseth’s brand of militarism and masculinity came from and how it affects the policies we see play out today, why the Vietnam War was a turning point in how the military viewed itself, and where military academies like West Point fit in today’s age of military engagement.

Popok is joined by former NJ AG Matt Platkin, who represents 93 members of Congress who filed papers to oppose the Trump Terrorist Slush Fund (aka the "weaponization fund"), and discuss the real reason why the Treasury General Counsel may have resigned so abruptly once Trump had his $100 m tax liability disappear.  Popok and Platkin also game plan the next several cases to be filed against Trump and Congress' expected action.

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump panicking following the report that 42 US Aircraft were destroyed in the war in Iran costing over $29 billion.

Ken Harbaugh breaks down the Trump administration's nearly two-billion-dollar settlement fund for January 6th rioters — including the case of pardoned insurrectionist Andrew Paul Johnson, sentenced to life for molesting two children after telling one victim he expected millions from Trump. Ken is joined by Army combat vet and Veterans Fighting Fascism founder Kris Goldsmith to unpack what the slush fund really signals six months before the midterms.

Dr. John Gartner returns to The Daily Beast Podcast to deliver an urgent, chilling analysis of Donald Trump’s rapidly deteriorating clinical condition as he approaches his 80th birthday. Moving far beyond typical signs of aging, Dr. Gartner details to Daily Beast executive editor Hugh Dougherty the alarming behavioral symptoms pointing toward frontotemporal dementia—including a complete loss of empathy, dangerous disinhibition, and increasingly disorganized thought processes. Dr. Gartner unpacks the psychology behind Trump’s late-night postings, his shocking new delusions of grandeur, and a calculated effort to "groom" the American public for an unthinkable nuclear conflict.

The Senate Dems brought their own “burn book” about the Epstein matter with them to AG Todd Blanch’s testimony today, and he failed the test, refusing to acknowledge what the “Epstein Investigation” even referred to, demanding that they re report their crimes to the FBI (again), and making no room for them in the victim compensation fund. Popok takes a hard look at his testimony, the Epstein Victim’s response to it, and calls for a victim comp fund for Epstein survivors!