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Rhiannon12866
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Rhiannon12866's Journal
March 9, 2026
Donald Trump is doubling down on his justifications for waging war with Iran. But cracks are starting to form within Trump’s base as several prominent right-wing figures, including Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, are calling out Trump’s war.
Former Rep. Max Rose (D-NY) and MS NOW’s Peter Beinart join The Weekend: Primetime to discuss. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
MAGA CIVIL WAR over Trump's Iran strikes - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
Donald Trump is doubling down on his justifications for waging war with Iran. But cracks are starting to form within Trump’s base as several prominent right-wing figures, including Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, are calling out Trump’s war.
Former Rep. Max Rose (D-NY) and MS NOW’s Peter Beinart join The Weekend: Primetime to discuss. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
March 9, 2026
As we enter the second week of the war with Iran, a question lingers: did Trump's envoys actually try to prevent this war from happening? Hard to imagine when over 80 Ambassador posts remain vacant. In addition, the Iranians were reportedly confused that they were just dealing with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, not nuclear technical experts, lawyers or career diplomats.
Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt and Suzanne Maloney, Vice President and Director of Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institute, join The Weekend: Primetime to discuss whether peace was ever really an option, or was war always inevitable. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
TRUMP PUSHES FOR WAR WHILE GUTTING DIPLOMACY - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
As we enter the second week of the war with Iran, a question lingers: did Trump's envoys actually try to prevent this war from happening? Hard to imagine when over 80 Ambassador posts remain vacant. In addition, the Iranians were reportedly confused that they were just dealing with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, not nuclear technical experts, lawyers or career diplomats.
Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt and Suzanne Maloney, Vice President and Director of Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institute, join The Weekend: Primetime to discuss whether peace was ever really an option, or was war always inevitable. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
March 9, 2026
As Republicans face a potential brutal midterm election, Donald Trump is vowing to not sign any bills unless his Save American Act, which could impact millions of Americans from voting, is passed.
This comes as Republicans are targeting key swing states ahead of the midterms with voter fraud conspiracies and pushing for more control over the voting process. Hofstra University’s James Sample joins The Weekend: Primetime to break down Trump’s ongoing attacks on elections. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
"The Imperial Presidency." Trump threatens election takeover - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
As Republicans face a potential brutal midterm election, Donald Trump is vowing to not sign any bills unless his Save American Act, which could impact millions of Americans from voting, is passed.
This comes as Republicans are targeting key swing states ahead of the midterms with voter fraud conspiracies and pushing for more control over the voting process. Hofstra University’s James Sample joins The Weekend: Primetime to break down Trump’s ongoing attacks on elections. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
March 9, 2026
The war with Iran is sending out major economic shockwaves, with a historic disruption in oil shipments driving up gas prices. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
Foreign policy expert on the impact of war with Iran on gas prices - The Weekend Primetime - MS NOW
The war with Iran is sending out major economic shockwaves, with a historic disruption in oil shipments driving up gas prices. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
March 9, 2026
Iran's Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader. That's according to Iranian state media. It comes as at least eight U.S. service members have died since the conflict with Iran started.
Noah Shachtman and Arash Azizi join “The Weekend: Primetime” to discuss the new Supreme leader, the growing speculation that we could see American troops on the ground in Iran, and what it’s like on the ground for civilians in Tehran. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
Iran announces new Supreme leader while U.S. is "flirting with the idea" of ground troops - The Weekend Primetime MS NOW
Iran's Assembly of Experts has named Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader. That's according to Iranian state media. It comes as at least eight U.S. service members have died since the conflict with Iran started.
Noah Shachtman and Arash Azizi join “The Weekend: Primetime” to discuss the new Supreme leader, the growing speculation that we could see American troops on the ground in Iran, and what it’s like on the ground for civilians in Tehran. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
March 9, 2026
On "Forbes Newsroom," Dr. Matthew Levitt, Director of the Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence at the Washington Institute, spoke about the chances of an Iranian terror attack on U.S. soil after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. - 03/09/2026.
What Are The Chances Of An Iranian Attack On U.S. Soil? Counterterrorism Expert Weighs In - Forbes Breaking News
On "Forbes Newsroom," Dr. Matthew Levitt, Director of the Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence at the Washington Institute, spoke about the chances of an Iranian terror attack on U.S. soil after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. - 03/09/2026.
March 9, 2026
John Oliver discusses the United States Agency for International Development, why the Trump Administration has gutted it, who is being impacted, and how the Cha Cha Slide can help us get to the bottom of this. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - USAID
John Oliver discusses the United States Agency for International Development, why the Trump Administration has gutted it, who is being impacted, and how the Cha Cha Slide can help us get to the bottom of this. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
March 9, 2026
While speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke about Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-OK) nomination to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security. - 03/08/2026.
Thom Tillis: Markwayne Mullin Will Tell Stephen Miller To 'Stay In His Lane' And Run DHS His Way - Forbes Breaking News
While speaking with CNN's Jake Tapper on Sunday, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke about Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-OK) nomination to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security. - 03/08/2026.
March 9, 2026
The National's Adrienne Arsenault talks to Nader Hashemi, associate professor of Middle East and Islamic politics at Georgetown University, about Mojtaba Khamenei being named Iran's new supreme leader and what it signals about the regime. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
Who is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei - CBC News: The National
The National's Adrienne Arsenault talks to Nader Hashemi, associate professor of Middle East and Islamic politics at Georgetown University, about Mojtaba Khamenei being named Iran's new supreme leader and what it signals about the regime. - Aired on 03/08/2026.
March 9, 2026
Trump received nightmare news as Obama has joined the fight to end Trump's presidency at the midterms. Francis Maxwell reports. - 03/08/2026.
Trump gets NIGHTMARE NEWS as OBAMA comes back to HAUNT HIM - Meidas Touch
Trump received nightmare news as Obama has joined the fight to end Trump's presidency at the midterms. Francis Maxwell reports. - 03/08/2026.
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