July 8, 2026, 7pm: In Donald Trump’s latest attempt to undermine elections, his Justice Department sent letters to all 50 states threatening election officials with “criminal penalties” if noncitizens vote. Democracy Docket’s Marc Elias joins The Weeknight to react. Plus, the U.S. launched new attacks against Iran, after Trump said the ceasefire is “over.” MS NOW political analyst Cornell Belcher and MS NOW senior national security reporter David Rohde join The Weeknight to weigh in.

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July 7, 2026, 7pm: A growing number of democrats are calling on Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner to drop out of the race after another alarming allegation surfaces. MS NOW political analyst Matthew Bartlett and Democratic strategist Sawyer Hackett discuss where Democrats go from here. Plus, Rep. Robert Garcia of the Oversight Committee joins the table as Democrats prepare to investigate the president, his sons, and his allies if the House flips in November.

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July 6, 2026; 7pm: Donald Trump is embracing the grift, boasting about his crypto ventures and his efforts to overturn a red card at the FIFA World Cup. Angelo Carusone and Ankush Khardori weigh in. Plus, Trump’s acting DNI Bill Pulte fired dozens of intelligence officials, claiming they’re part of the “deep state.” Former GOP Senator Jeff Flake joins the conversation.

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