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MS NOW

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Clad has been grading MS NOW segments since Jun 2026 — 201 reports so far, published several times a week. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Trump, Iran, Elections. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how MS NOW's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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MS NOW panel discusses $900M White House projects and DOJ role ahead of 2026 midterms

Aug 16, 2026

The segment features a political panel with Republican strategist Matthew Bartle and Columbia professor Basil Schmeichel. They analyze a Todd Blanche Meet the Press clip on DOJ independence, a Washington Post exclusive on $900 million in White House construction projects, and broader midterm messaging challenges around partisanship, voter turnout, and the economy.

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Chicago prosecutors narrow probe of Merchan daughter’s firm to $468 receipt and emails

Aug 16, 2026

The segment covers recent reporting on a Chicago U.S. Attorney investigation into Authentic Campaigns Inc., once co-owned by Lauren Merchan, daughter of the judge in Trump’s New York hush-money case. It discusses a grand jury subpoena for Democratic client communications and a referral from the House Judiciary Committee. It also references a Washington Post report on U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro convening a special grand jury in D.C. Guests James Sample and George Conway describe the efforts as fishing expeditions and pure gaslighting, criticize Todd Blanche’s DOJ speech on an anti-weaponization fund, and discuss broader concerns about DOJ independence and adverse selection in hiring.

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Buttigieg criticizes Trump on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions amid Iran operations

Aug 15, 2026

MS NOW interview with former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg focuses first on reported poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during its extended deployment supporting operations against Iran. Buttigieg reacts to Trump's comments dismissing family concerns and saying the deployment was 'not nearly long enough.' The segment then shifts to criticism of Defense Secretary Hegseth and broader claims of politicizing the military. It closes with transportation issues including Sean Duffy's road trip series, gamer recruitment for air traffic control, and alleged misuse of infrastructure funds.

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El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary as anti-Muslim online posts surge and GOP figures respond

Aug 15, 2026

The segment covers Abdul El-Sayed's August 4, 2026 Democratic primary victory for U.S. Senate in Michigan and the ensuing online backlash. It highlights data from the Center for the Study of Organized Hate showing spikes in anti-Muslim posts, specific comments by Rep. Nancy Mace and President Trump, and broader examples including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and a May 2026 San Diego mosque attack. It features host commentary and analysis from Mehdi Hasan of Zeteo, who argues the Islamophobia is manufactured for political gain ahead of midterms rather than organic or event-driven. Sourcing draws on social media posts, the CSOH study, and named officials.

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Trump administration seeks Supreme Court review of White House ballroom injunction as Kennedy Center board restores his name

Aug 15, 2026

The segment covers ongoing White House construction projects under President Trump, including the ballroom replacing the demolished East Wing and renovations at the Kennedy Center. It highlights a Supreme Court filing by the administration, a Kennedy Center board vote to restore Trump's name on the building, and PolitiFact data on the volume of Trump's public remarks about these projects. The broadcast also discusses escalating cost estimates from Washington Post reporting and a Public Citizen analysis of donor contracts. It includes Trump's Truth Social posts criticizing opponents and a personal anecdote from a Kennedy Center visitor. Sourcing draws primarily from PolitiFact, Washington Post investigations, court filings, and on-the-ground reporting.

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DNC Chair Ken Martin defends 2028 calendar and fundraising at Austin summer meeting

Aug 15, 2026

The segment covers the DNC Summer Meeting in Austin, Texas, where members are set to approve a 2028 presidential primary calendar starting with South Carolina on January 22, followed by Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia. Host Eugène interviews DNC Chair Ken Martin on party energy, the calendar's historic nature, and responses to internal criticisms. Martin highlights excitement, coalition growth and election wins while denying NYT-reported staff issues including a phone-throwing incident and paranoia. He addresses DNC debt and fundraising shortfalls relative to the RNC, attributing investments to early campaigning.

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Trump declines to rule out national emergency for 2026 midterms control

Aug 15, 2026

The segment features guests Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward and analyst Michael Feinberg discussing Trump's recent refusal to rule out a national emergency declaration ahead of the November 2026 midterms. They address a March 31 executive order restricting mail-in ballots via USPS rules and broader concerns about federal overreach including ICE at polls. Guests argue the president has no constitutional role in elections, predict court blocks, criticize alleged unitary executive theory, and urge legal preparation plus high turnout. They reference Trump's fraud claims and compare potential scenarios to January 6.

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Ex-Air Force Secretary Kendall stripped of clearance after NYT quotes on Qatari jet

Aug 13, 2026

The segment interviews former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall after the Pentagon revoked his security clearance for allegedly disclosing classified information about the Qatari-gifted Boeing 747 now serving as Air Force One. It covers a New York Times report on the jet's missing defensive capabilities due to a rushed retrofit, Trump's subsequent plane swap during the July NATO summit in Turkey amid an Iranian threat, and later Washington Post reporting that Trump was secretly transferred via catering truck to a third aircraft while staff and press remained on a decoy. Kendall denies leaking classified details, attributes the action to his public criticism, notes over 100 similar revocations, and says he will sue. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling calls the revocation ludicrous and agrees the plane could not quickly become a full airborne command post.

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MS NOW spotlights Trump voter frustration amid Iran war, high gas prices ahead of midterms

Aug 7, 2026

The broadcast discusses poor polling for President Trump and Republicans 88 days before the 2026 midterms, citing a Reuters/Ipsos poll showing Democrats narrowly preferred on the economy and AP-NORC data with ~69-75% viewing the economy as poor. It covers Trump's Punchbowl News interview claiming voter anger targets Republicans in Congress, not him personally, and features interviews with Trump voters expressing stress over gas prices, inflation, inability to save, and the ongoing US-Iran war. The segment highlights Democratic momentum in Senate races in Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, and Texas, plus an upset Republican primary loss in Tennessee's 5th District. It concludes with an interview with Democratic nominee Chaz Molder.

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MSNBC's Lawrence speculates Trump DOJ monitors in Michigan primary were scouting to steal November election

Aug 5, 2026

The segment focused on federal DOJ officials monitoring polling places during Michigan's August 4, 2026 primary election in Detroit, Lansing, East Lansing, and Hamtramck. Host Lawrence portrayed their presence as a suspicious "mystery" potentially linked to plans to interfere in November's general election, especially amid the critical U.S. Senate race where Democrat Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won the primary against Haley Stevens. The broadcast featured Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who won her gubernatorial primary with a record 1.245 million votes, recounting past threats from Trump supporters in 2020 and affirming her commitment to election integrity. Sourcing relied on a DOJ statement identifying monitors as Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney's office staff, plus the Lansing city clerk's observations of plainclothes teams mostly staying outside precincts. No on-the-ground incidents were reported. The throughline tied the primary events to fears of Trump undermining Democratic chances to flip the Senate seat in a state Trump carried narrowly in 2024.

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Epstein survivor Dani Bensky reacts to Senate panel advancing Todd Blanche for AG

Aug 4, 2026

The MS NOW segment featured correspondent Michael Schmelzer interviewing Epstein survivor Dani Bensky immediately after the Senate Judiciary Committee's 12-10 party-line vote advancing Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general. Bensky expressed disappointment in Sen. John Cornyn's vote, called for meetings with Sens. Murkowski, Collins, and Cassidy ahead of the full Senate vote, and criticized the DOJ for releasing unredacted nude photos and victim information from Epstein files. The panel then discussed broader implications with hosts and analysts, focusing on Blanche's loyalty to Trump, the now-rescinded $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," a tax immunity agreement, and potential erosion of DOJ credibility. Sourcing mixed named survivor testimony, committee proceedings, and anonymous White House officials; guests included former prosecutors critical of the administration.

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Cornyn defends Blanche assurances on Trump IRS settlement, Epstein survivors after vote clearance

Aug 4, 2026

The segment featured Sen. John Cornyn explaining his support for advancing Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination after receiving written assurances that the controversial Anti-Weaponization Fund from the Trump v. IRS settlement is 'dead' and that audit protections for the Trump family are limited to past claims and parties only. Cornyn addressed frustrations from Epstein survivors who met with Blanche, calling their experience a tragedy but saying a 'no' vote wouldn't help them. The panel then dissected the non-binding nature of Blanche's memos, potential court challenges, and sway over moderate GOP senators like Collins and Murkowski on Epstein handling and abortion-related comments.

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