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Fmr. Labor Secretary: Jobs Report a 'Mixed Bag'
MSNBC Live 8/5/17 Fmr. Labor Secretary: Jobs Report a 'Mixed Bag' Seth Harris says it's a good thing that more jobs are being created but he's concerned that actual wages are not keeping up with
What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?
What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau? The one federal agency protecting U.S. consumers from the worst abuses of the financial industry is now in the crosshairs. MSNBC’s Ali Velshi rep
McMaster on Hot Spots: Russia
Hugh Hewitt 8/5/17 McMaster on Hot Spots: Russia Hugh Hewitt and Gen. H.R. McMaster focus in on the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia in this exclusive interview. Duration: 8:32
Stock market gains only benefit some Americans
8/4/17 Stock market gains only benefit some Americans President Trump loves to link the stock market's good fortune with Americans' good fortune. For Facts Sake, MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle explains wh
Congress Leaves Town Exhausted, Unsuccessful and Frustrated
Congress Leaves Town Exhausted, Unsuccessful and Frustrated by Leigh Ann Caldwell While they have seen a few successes, namely the confirmation of a Supreme Court justice, the past seven months o
NYT: Mueller's Russia probe now asking White House for documents
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 8/4/17 NYT: Mueller's Russia probe now asking White House for documents A new report says Robert Mueller has now asked the White House for documents related
The perils of Trump's reliance on generals
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell 8/4/17 The perils of Trump's reliance on generals The new Chief of Staff, Ret. Gen. John Kelly, is trying to restore order to a White House under siege. But
Trump administration announces crackdown on leaks
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams 8/4/17 Trump administration announces crackdown on leaks Charlie Savage and Carrie Cordero talk about the Justice Department’s plan, how it could backfire and Tr
Trump leaves White House 'dump' for vacation
All In with Chris Hayes 8/4/17 Trump leaves White House 'dump' for vacation Trump leaves D.C. for a 17-day vacation in Bedminster, where, according to Sports Illustrated, he once called the White
Maxine Waters: 'Mueller is going to win'
All In with Chris Hayes 8/4/17 Maxine Waters: 'Mueller is going to win' The California Democrat says that 'drip by drip, people are finding out that there is more' to the Russia investigation tha
China leaving US behind to lead on green energy jobs, ambition
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 8/4/17 China leaving US behind to lead on green energy jobs, ambition Richard Engel looks at how countries like India are pushing for a greener future, and China is leading
Fact-checking Trump's claims during call with Pena Nieto
Fact-checking Trump's claims during call with Pena Nieto By Emily Tillett -- CBS News A transcript obtained by the Washington Post offered new insight into a January phone call between Mexican
Trump’s increasing isolation: ‘He doesn’t resemble the party’
Trump’s increasing isolation: ‘He doesn’t resemble the party’ By Matt Viser -- The Boston Globe WASHINGTON — President Trump’s marriage to leaders of the Republican Party began as one of conveni
Mueller Seeks White House Documents On Flynn
Mueller Seeks White House Documents On Flynn By Matthew Rosenberg, Matt Apuzzo and Michael S. Schmidt -- The New York Times Investigators working for the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III,
President Trump's Latest Announcement Silences STUNNED Mainstream Media
President Trump's Latest Announcement Silences STUNNED Mainstream Media Published Aug 04, 2017 FoxNews.com (Fox News) --Its no secret that President Trump has faced plenty of backlash from the mai
Sessions vows to crack down on leakers — and sends a warning to reporters
Sessions vows to crack down on leakers — and sends a warning to reporters WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions vowed Friday to crack down on what he called a “staggering” number of leaks of
Grand jury subpoenas issued in relation to Russian lawyer, Trump Jr. meeting - sources
Grand jury subpoenas issued in relation to Russian lawyer, Trump Jr. meeting - sources By Karen Freifeld and John Walcott -- Reuters WASHINGTON - A grand jury has issued subpoenas in connection w
Mueller Plunges Across Trump's Red Line
Mueller Plunges Across Trump's Red Line By David A. Graham -- The Atlantic Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s has impaneled a grand jury in Washington, The Wall Street Journal reports, in the late
Justice Dept., Under Siege From Trump, Plows Ahead With His Agenda
Justice Dept., Under Siege From Trump, Plows Ahead With His Agenda By REBECCA R. RUIZ -- The New York Times WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is at the Justice Department by 6:15 a.m.
Analysis | By end of August, Trump will have spent three times as many days at leisure as Obama
Analysis | By end of August, Trump will have spent three times as many days at leisure as Obama By Philip Bump -- The Washington Post In mid-August 2011, then-non-politician Donald Trump levied a
Feinstein: Firing Sessions is a 'red zone' and the Trump...
Andrea Mitchell Reports 8/1/17 Feinstein: Firing Sessions is a 'red zone' and the Trump... Sen. Diane Feinstein, ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, issues a sharp warning to Pres.
Democratic senator reacts to Sanctions Act signing
Morning Joe 8/3/17 Democratic senator reacts to Sanctions Act signing Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-RI, discusses the latest in the Russia investigation, new Chief of Staff John Kelly, the new sanct
'I'm listening to the farmers': Dem rails against new bill
'I'm listening to the farmers': Dem rails against new bill 08/03/17 08:47AM Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., discusses a new proposal that would cut legal immigration by half within a decade and why
Trump's approval drops seven points in new poll
Morning Joe 8/3/17 Trump's approval drops seven points in new poll President Trump's job approval number is now at 33 percent, down seven points since the end of June, according to the latest Qui