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Maddow: Dems 'Out-Thinking Themselves on Impeachment

By Trent Baker |

With the 2020 presidential election around the corner, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow cautionedDemocrats against remaining focused on President Donald Trump’s impeachment. “Late Night” host Seth Myers asked Maddow Tuesday if impeachment is a “fool’s errand.

CNN's Acosta 'Regrets' Media Did Not Stand in Solidarity More Against Trump

By Trent Baker |

Sunday on CNN’s “Reliable Sources,” CNN White House chief correspondent Jim Acosta revealed one his “regrets” in life is the media not standing together in solidarity. Acosta lamented he has “missed some opportunities” to challenge President Donald Trump labeling the

Moulton: 'If This Country Wasn't Racist, Stacey Abrams Would Be Governor'

By Trent Baker |

During a CNN town hall in Atlanta, GA, 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) lamented the racism in the United States, claiming if the country were not racist, failed Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams would be the

Levin on Mueller: 'This Guy's a Complete Fraud'

By Trent Baker |

Friday, Fox News Channel host and conservative radio talker Mark Levin, author of “Unfreedom of the Press,” weighed in on FBI special counsel Robert Mueller’s conclusions following Attorney General William Barr saying “many of the instances” Mueller found“would not amount

Dem Rep. Sherman: Impeachment 'the Only Thing I Can Get on TV to Talk About'

By Trent Baker |

Thursday, Rep.Brad Sherman (D-CA) went on MSNBC’s “The Beat” and was asked to discuss impeach President Donald Trump. MSNBC’sAri Melber introduced Sherman when he came on as “a congressman who’s calling for impeachment,” but the California representative voiced his displeasure

Graham: Dems Will Get Trump Reelected if They Continue Talking Impeachment

By Trent Baker |

During Friday’s “Fox & Friends,” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) cautioned Democrats against embracing impeaching President Donald Trump. Graham noted that “most Americans” think impeaching Trump is “nuts,” but said impeachment is what all Democrats want to run on.

Schumer: Trump Won't Be Able to 'Upend' Impeachment Process

By Trent Baker |

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Thursday spoke with MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” regarding President Donald Trump’s impeachment as House Democrats continue to push for it. Schumer cautioned that the impeachment process is long and “slow moving,” but said the

Ocasio-Cortez on Impeachment: 'We're Having Thoughtful Conversations'

By Trent Baker |

MSNBC’s Kasie Hunt briefly spoke with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) in the hallway following a meeting between Democrats amid growing calls for President Donald Trump’s impeachment. Hunt asked Ocasio-Cortez about the meeting, and the representative said they are having “thoughtful

Giuliani: I’d Like to Put Schiff 'Under Oath'

By Trent Baker |

Sunday on New York AM 970 radio’s “The Cats Roundtable,”President Donald Trump’s attorney, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, said he would like to put Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) “under oath” and see what he knows since he once claimed

Maxine Waters: China Knows Trump's a 'Bluffer'

By Trent Baker |

Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) slammed President Donald Trump on Friday over his “expertise” and “approach” to trade negotiations with China. Waters said during a CNN “New Day” appearance that Trump needs to quit bluffing with China and start negotiating because

NYT's Brooks: Trump 'the Greatest Con Man in American History'

By Trent Baker |

Wednesday, David Brooks, a columnist for The New York Times, weighed in on the piecepublished by his colleagues about President Donald Trump’s tax return data from over 25 years ago that says the real estate mogul lost more than a

Scarborough: Barr 'Dangerous,' 'Unworthy' to Be Attorney General

By Trent Baker |

MSNBC “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough reacted Thursday to Attorney General Bill Barr’s testimony over FBI special counsel Robert Mueller’s report over his investigation into alleged Russian collusion in the 2016 presidential election.

Kamala Harris: Trump's 'Primary Interest Has Been to Obstruct Justice'

By Trent Baker |

Thursday on CNN’s “New Day,” 2020 Democratic hopeful Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) reacted to President Donald Trump calling her “nasty” for her questioning of Attorney General William Barr over his summary of FBI special counsel Robert Mueller’s report.

Gabbard: 'Not Our Place' to Pick 'Winners and Losers' in Venezuela

By Trent Baker |

In an interview with PBS’s “Firing Line,” 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) said the United States should not try to influence who becomes the leader in a country like Venezuela, which is suffering a humanitarian crisis and

Brzezinski on Buttigieg: 'He Exposed Hate with Love'

By Trent Baker |

Wednesday, MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” gushed over 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg and his handling of protesters at an Iowa rally the night before. Both host Mika Brzezinski and former President George W.

Buttigieg: Pence Uses Religious Beliefs as 'an Excuse to Harm' Others

By Trent Baker |

During Tuesday’s CNN broadcast of “New Day,”South Bend, IN Mayor Pete Buttigieg reacted to Vice President Mike Pence saying in an interview Friday that the 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful has an issue with him using the First Amendment to speak

Swalwell: Trump Acts on 'Behalf' of Russia

By Trent Baker |

Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) on Thursday’s “Morning Joe” on MSNBC weighed in on FBI special counsel Robert Mueller’s report, which Swalwell maintained does not exonerate President Donald Trump of working with Russia.

Hirono: 'Astounding' Barr Would Use 'Highly-Charged Word Like Spying'

By Trent Baker |

Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) on Thursday reacted to Attorney General Bill Barr saying he believed the Obama administration spied on President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. Hirono said on CNN’s “New Day” that it is “astounding” to her that Barr

Brzezinski on Trump Family Separation Remarks: 'He's Lying Again'

By Trent Baker |

During Wednesday’s broadcast of “Morning Joe” on MSNBC, co-host Mika Brzezinski reacted to President Donald Trump saying he would not restart family separation of illegal immigrants. Brzezinski said Trump was “lying again to the American people” by claiming family separation

Priebus: Dems Handing 2020 Over to Trump 'on a Silver Platter'

By Trent Baker |

During a Sundayinterviewon New York AM 970 radio’s “The Cats Roundtable,”former White House chief of staff Reince Priebus weighed in on the 2020 presidential election, sayingPresident Donald Trumpis “actually in very good shape right now.

Dem Sen. Bennet 'Very Inclined' to run for President

By Trent Baker |

The already large list of 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls could be adding yet another name. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) hinted at a potential run Thursday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.

Biden: 'White Man's Culture' Has 'Got to Change'

By Trent Baker |

Former Vice President Joe Biden on Tuesday called for a change among “white man’s culture” when it comes to sexual assault. Biden lamented his role in Anita Hill’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings.

Papadopoulos: Lawyers Are Requesting Pardon -- 'I Would Honorably Accept'

By Trent Baker |

During Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “New Day,” President Donald Trump campaign adviser George Papadopoulos revealed his lawyers are requesting a pardon to clear up some of “disinformation and misunderstanding” about him after he was sentenced to 14 days in prison

Trump Says He's Working with Democrats on Infrastructure

By Trent Baker |

During a sit-down interview with Fox Business Network’s “Mornings” host Maria Bartiromo, President Donald Trump revealed that he was working with Democrats on infrastructure. Trump told Bartiromo that he believes he and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) “agree” on the

Brzezinski: Republicans Are Telling Me They Will Support Buttigieg

By Trent Baker |

During Thursday’s MSNBC broadcast of “Morning Joe,” co-host Mika Brzezinski discussed 2020 Democrat presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s chances. Brzezinski said after having Buttigieg on the show, a handful of Republicans told her he had their support.

MSNBC's Hunt on Nunes Twitter Suit: Twitter's 'Debunked’ Idea It Silences Conservatives

By Trent Baker |

Tuesday on MSNBC, network commentator Kasie Hunt reacted to Rep. Devin Nunes’ (R-CA) defamation lawsuit against Twitter for “shadow-banning” conservatives, including Nunes. According to Hunt, Twitter has “widely debunked” the idea that Twitter is silencing conservatives by making their posts practically invisible to others.

'Morning Joe' on Trump's 'Abhorrent' McCain Tweets: 'He Is Not Well'

By Trent Baker |

Monday, MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” responded to President Donald Trump’s tweets over the weekend that slammed deceased Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), saying the president is “not well” for criticizing the former senator for his role in passing on the Steele dossier to the FBI and the media.

Klobuchar: 'We Need Universal Healthcare in This Country'

By Trent Baker |

While speaking to a crowd in Cedar Rapids, IA, 2020 presidential hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called for “universal healthcare” in the United States, saying she wanted the public option system that former President Barack Obama sought in the past but failed to get Congress to pass it as a part of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

Schultz Warns the U.S. Could 'End Up with Socialism' if a Dem Wins 2020

By Trent Baker |

Possible independent 2020 presidential hopeful Howard Schultz cautioned the nation against electing another Democrat with how far the party continues to shift to the left. The former Starbucks CEO voiced his concern Thursday on with President Donald Trump and opined the country could not handle six more years of him as president but said electing Democratswould result in “socialism in America.

Watch: Hickenlooper Dodges Question About Being a Capitalist, If Capitalism Works

By Trent Baker |

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D), who recently added his name to the large list of Democratic presidential hopefuls, appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” Host Joe Scarborough asked the former businessman if he had concerns about the rise of socialism within the Democrat Party, which Hickenlooper said he is proud of the “big tent” that is the Democrat Party that does not require labels.

Hoyer on 2020: Joe Biden 'a Very Viable Candidate'

By Trent Baker |

Thursday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” House Majority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) voiced his support for former Vice President Joe Biden in 2020. Host Joe Kernen asked the Maryland congressman if Biden is a “viable candidate at this point,” to which Hoyer responded the former vice president is a “very viable candidate.

Klobuchar: ‘I'm Not a Socialist -- I'm a Democrat’

By Trent Baker |

Tuesday, 2020 presidential hopeful Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) distanced herself from fellow 2020 presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), saying unlike him, she is not a socialist.

Scalise on House Gun Control Vote: Dems Don't Want to Hear Both Sides

By Trent Baker |

Representative Steve Scalise (R-LA) in a Tuesday appearance on “Fox & Friends” voiced his displeasure with being blocked from testifying as a witness in a forthcoming hearing on gun violence, despite having been involved in an incident with guns himself at a congressional baseball practice.

Charles Barkley: Jussie Smollett Should've Gone to Liam Neeson's Neighborhood

By Trent Baker |

Thursday on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” NBA legend and analyst Charles Barkley took a shot at “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett over his alleged fake hate crime against himself and actor Liam Neeson, who revealed this month he intended to kill a black man after he learned a friend was raped by one.

GOP Rep. King: Working Dems Most Hurt by Amazon Pulling Out of NYC

By Trent Baker |

Representative Peter King (R-NY) discussed Friday on Fox Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” Amazon’s decision to not build its second headquarters in New York City, which was applauded by many Democrats, including Rep.

Sarah Sanders: 'Rest Assured' Trump Will 'Deliver' on the Wall

By Trent Baker |

Wednesday, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders commented onthe border deal reached by the conference committee to avoid another partial government shutdown. Although Sanders said President Donald Trump will want to look at the full package before committing to signing the deal, she guaranteed the president will “deliver” on his promise of a border wall.

Filmmaker Spike Lee: Christopher Columbus Was a 'Terrorist'

By Trent Baker |

During a Wednesday appearance on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” discussing his film “BlacKkKlansman,” director Spike Lee called Christopher Columbus a “terrorist.” Lee lamented the fact he was not told that George Washington owned slaves and that Columbus’ history is not taught in schools.

Dem Rep. Lowey: We Didn't Call Hannity, Coulter or Drudge Before Making the Border Deal

By Trent Baker |

Tuesday, House Appropriations Committee chairwoman Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) defiantly dismissed criticism from some conservatives when she said she and her fellow congressional conferees did not talk to Fox News’ Sean Hannity, conservative talker Ann Coulter or Drudge Report’s Matt Drudge before striking the$1.3 billion deal for border security.

Gidley Slams New House Investigations -- 'Absolutely Pointless,' 'No Merit'

By Trent Baker |

Deputy White House press secretary Hogan Gidley pushed back Friday on the Democrat-controlled House launching investigations into President Donald Trump. Gidley slammedHouse Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) over the “pointless” investigations he has launched that have “no merit.