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Rhiannon12866
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December 21, 2025
In an exclusive interview with Host of The Weekend Jonathan Capehart, former First Lady Michelle Obama discusses being a woman in the public eye, her new book, “The Look,” race and the importance of representation.
FULL INTERVIEW: Michelle Obama gets candid on race, beauty, & politics - MS NOW EXCLUSIVE
The LOOK - a Conversation with Michelle ObamaIn an exclusive interview with Host of The Weekend Jonathan Capehart, former First Lady Michelle Obama discusses being a woman in the public eye, her new book, “The Look,” race and the importance of representation.
December 21, 2025
Throughout the 2024 election, we all heard about the dangers of Project 2025, yet somehow it’s worse than we imagined. Trump continuously said he didn't know anything about it (but he did), and nearly a year after his swearing in, we've seen a huge portion of it already implemented. We're joined by The Atlantic’s David A. Graham, author of the new book, “The Project: How Project 2025 is Shaping America.”
In just 138 pages, David covers the entire 920-page document. He explains how many of the authors of Project 2025 saw Trump's first term as a failure because he was stopped from accomplishing his core goals - like building the border wall and repealing Obamacare. The answer was to create a shadow administration that would guide his policy decisions if he made it back to office.
We run through a variety of issues that are being influenced by Project 2025, including immigration and border security, education, and trade. And we discuss the most influential figure, Russell Vought, current Director of the Office of Management and Budget. One of his main priorities? Inflict pain on government employees.
And, Al remembers his friends, Rob and Michele Reiner. - 12/21/2025.
READ David's book, “The Project”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/800230/the-project-by-david-a-graham/
Al Franken - David A. Graham on What Project 2025 Wrought
Throughout the 2024 election, we all heard about the dangers of Project 2025, yet somehow it’s worse than we imagined. Trump continuously said he didn't know anything about it (but he did), and nearly a year after his swearing in, we've seen a huge portion of it already implemented. We're joined by The Atlantic’s David A. Graham, author of the new book, “The Project: How Project 2025 is Shaping America.”
In just 138 pages, David covers the entire 920-page document. He explains how many of the authors of Project 2025 saw Trump's first term as a failure because he was stopped from accomplishing his core goals - like building the border wall and repealing Obamacare. The answer was to create a shadow administration that would guide his policy decisions if he made it back to office.
We run through a variety of issues that are being influenced by Project 2025, including immigration and border security, education, and trade. And we discuss the most influential figure, Russell Vought, current Director of the Office of Management and Budget. One of his main priorities? Inflict pain on government employees.
And, Al remembers his friends, Rob and Michele Reiner. - 12/21/2025.
READ David's book, “The Project”: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/800230/the-project-by-david-a-graham/
December 21, 2025
Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian discuss the National Trust for Historic Preservation's lawsuit challenging Trump's massive White House ballroom project. The Trust—founded in 1949 through congressional charter signed by President Truman with over 300,000 members—sued to halt construction on the 90,000 square foot, $400 million privately-funded ballroom after Trump demolished the historic East Wing.
The lawsuit alleges multiple violations: Trump failed to submit plans to the National Capital Planning Commission and Commission of Fine Arts for required review, never sought congressional approval as mandated by the Constitution's Property Clause (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2), and violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by skipping environmental impact assessments despite demolition debris containing lead and asbestos being dumped in nearby parks.
The hosts note the Trust sent a letter in October requesting the administration cease demolition and initiate proper review procedures, but received no response. Trump's defense argues this is "ordinary presidential authority" comparing it to James Monroe's South Portico changes and Nixon's press room addition, and claims stopping now would create a "national security" risk due to the "gaping hole" in the White House.
Federal Judge Richard Leon (Bush appointee) denied the temporary restraining order but warned the administration about completing any below-ground work that could dictate the ballroom's final size, and scheduled a preliminary injunction hearing for January while requiring the administration to meet with the planning commissions by year's end. - 12/20/2025.
Trump PUT on NOTICE by Federal Judge over BALLROOM - Legal AF
Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian discuss the National Trust for Historic Preservation's lawsuit challenging Trump's massive White House ballroom project. The Trust—founded in 1949 through congressional charter signed by President Truman with over 300,000 members—sued to halt construction on the 90,000 square foot, $400 million privately-funded ballroom after Trump demolished the historic East Wing.
The lawsuit alleges multiple violations: Trump failed to submit plans to the National Capital Planning Commission and Commission of Fine Arts for required review, never sought congressional approval as mandated by the Constitution's Property Clause (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2), and violated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) by skipping environmental impact assessments despite demolition debris containing lead and asbestos being dumped in nearby parks.
The hosts note the Trust sent a letter in October requesting the administration cease demolition and initiate proper review procedures, but received no response. Trump's defense argues this is "ordinary presidential authority" comparing it to James Monroe's South Portico changes and Nixon's press room addition, and claims stopping now would create a "national security" risk due to the "gaping hole" in the White House.
Federal Judge Richard Leon (Bush appointee) denied the temporary restraining order but warned the administration about completing any below-ground work that could dictate the ballroom's final size, and scheduled a preliminary injunction hearing for January while requiring the administration to meet with the planning commissions by year's end. - 12/20/2025.
December 21, 2025
Really American host Tea Pain destroys Trump by breaking down his biggest lies! - 12/20/2025.
Tea Pain Brutally ROASTS Trump In Epic Viral TAKEDOWN - Really American
Really American host Tea Pain destroys Trump by breaking down his biggest lies! - 12/20/2025.
December 21, 2025
Trump’s administration stalled the Epstein files, redacted key records, and turned “transparency” into a top-down cover-up. Gabe Sanchez reports on a new ‘What Was That?’ - 12/20/2025.
Trump Files COVER UP INSTANTLY BACKFIRES for ENTIRE REGIME - Meidas Touch
Trump’s administration stalled the Epstein files, redacted key records, and turned “transparency” into a top-down cover-up. Gabe Sanchez reports on a new ‘What Was That?’ - 12/20/2025.
December 21, 2025
In a rare rebuke of the Trump Administration's use of the "shadow docket" to get a win on an emergency basis in a case, the Supreme Court has DENIED the Administration's request to BLOCK Immigration Judges from the right to litigate their first amendment freedom of speech rights in federal court, as they argue that they can't be denied their right to speak out against Trump's policies.
Michael Popok explains how Trump's destruction over 11 months of the independence of the civil service system has backfired and now gives parties the right to run into federal court instead. - 12/20/2025.
Supreme Court Makes SHOCK RULING Against Trump on SHADOW DOCKET - Legal AF
In a rare rebuke of the Trump Administration's use of the "shadow docket" to get a win on an emergency basis in a case, the Supreme Court has DENIED the Administration's request to BLOCK Immigration Judges from the right to litigate their first amendment freedom of speech rights in federal court, as they argue that they can't be denied their right to speak out against Trump's policies.
Michael Popok explains how Trump's destruction over 11 months of the independence of the civil service system has backfired and now gives parties the right to run into federal court instead. - 12/20/2025.
December 21, 2025
Really American host Steve Harness breaks down Trump's latest unhinged speech - 12/20/2025.
Trump Just Did It For Real - Really American and Raw America
Really American host Steve Harness breaks down Trump's latest unhinged speech - 12/20/2025.
December 21, 2025
Dina Doll reports on Fox plainly stating that the Trump administration is committing war crimes. Produced by Francis Maxwell. - 12/20/2025.
Murdoch TURNS ON Trump...calls out WAR CRIME Scandal! - Meidas Touch
Dina Doll reports on Fox plainly stating that the Trump administration is committing war crimes. Produced by Francis Maxwell. - 12/20/2025.
December 21, 2025
Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff joins “The Weekend” to discuss antisemitism on the rise following last week’s deadly shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach. - Aired on 12/20/2025.
'Sick and tired of lip service': Fmr. Second Gentleman on leaders' failure to address antisemitism - The Weekend - MS NOW
Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff joins “The Weekend” to discuss antisemitism on the rise following last week’s deadly shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach. - Aired on 12/20/2025.
December 21, 2025
This week, despite legal concerns, the Kennedy Center board voted to rename the institution, adding Donald Trump’s name to the building, causing strong backlash from the Kennedy family and others.
Kennedy Center board member Representative Joyce Beatty (D-OH) claims she was silenced during the center’s renaming vote, asserting, “this was not unanimous”. Representative Beatty joins The Weekend to discuss. - 12/20/2025.
'It's criminal': Rep. Beatty on Trump's attempt to rename the Kennedy center after himself - The Weekend - MS NOW
This week, despite legal concerns, the Kennedy Center board voted to rename the institution, adding Donald Trump’s name to the building, causing strong backlash from the Kennedy family and others.
Kennedy Center board member Representative Joyce Beatty (D-OH) claims she was silenced during the center’s renaming vote, asserting, “this was not unanimous”. Representative Beatty joins The Weekend to discuss. - 12/20/2025.
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