Sarah Longwell: “Smell the Weakness, Go for the Jugular”
Sarah Longwell and Lauren Egan talk about the political silence around Epstein—why Trump hasn’t faced real fallout, how Democrats are tiptoeing around it, and what it says about who gets protected in American politics.
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Tim Miller: Trump's Creepy Epstein "Party" Raises Alarms
Tim Miller joins Nicolle Wallace to take on the GOP’s spiraling Epstein crisis, the bizarre new details about Trump’s creepy Mar-a-Lago party, and why Mike Johnson is suddenly caught in the middle.
Check out Deadline: White House on MSNBC with Nicolle Wallace: https://www.msnbc.com/deadline-white-house
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House Republicans Just Punted the Epstein Files
Sam Stein and Andrew Egger unpack how House Republicans are dodging a vote on a resolution to release the Epstein files, despite previously championing transparency on the issue. The conversation highlights how GOP leaders are aligning with Trump’s interests over public disclosure, even as conspiracy-minded constituents demand answers.
They also explore Trump’s retaliation against the Wall Street Journal for its reporting on a bizarre card he allegedly sent to Epstein, including booting a Journal reporter from the press pool. They argue this fits a broader pattern of Trump undermining press freedom and avoiding scrutiny. Finally, they note how the Epstein story is gaining traction in surprising corners of the internet, including among right-wing podcasters like Theo Von.
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Tim and JVL Watch Mehdi Hasan Humiliate 20 Far-Right Clowns
Tim and JVL react to Mehdi Hasan's appearance on Jubilee, where he takes on 20 far-right conservatives in a brutal, revealing debate. From open fascist admissions to jaw-dropping constitutional takes, Tim and JVL break down what this says about the next generation of conservatives.
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Freed from Hell, but Still Not Safe
Tim Miller talks with Mother Jones reporters Noah Lanard and Isabela Dias about their investigation into how innocent Venezuelan migrants were secretly deported by the U.S., detained in El Salvador, and used in a political prisoner swap.
You can read their full story at Mother Jones: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/07/we-were-kidnapped-prisoner-swap-venezuela-bukele-cecot-trump-ms13-deportation-el-salvador/
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