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MS NOW segment critiques Trump on Iran war deal, low approval ratings

Jun 18, 2026

Nicolle Wallace and guests Cornell Belcher and John Halman discuss Trump’s handling of the ongoing Iran conflict and economy. Segments cover a recent war-end memorandum, Trump’s stock-market comments during remarks, and polling showing low economic approval (one-third) and overall ratings around 36%. Guests highlight voter dissatisfaction among independents, rural, and suburban groups, plus comparisons to prior presidents.

Source: MS NOW

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Retired Judge Engoron Discusses Trump Fraud Trial, Threats, and Gag Order

Jun 17, 2026

CBS News interviewed retired New York judge Arthur Engoron about presiding over Donald Trump's 2023-2024 civil fraud trial. Segments covered his career reflections, Trump's criticisms, personal threats including a bomb threat, a gag order on comments about his clerk, and his approach to courtroom management versus written rulings. Engoron described allowing broad testimony while issuing focused opinions, noted the appeals court vacated the penalty but upheld the fraud liability, and addressed ongoing public recognition and criticism. Sourcing relies on Engoron's direct statements with limited external verification in the segment.

Source: CBS News

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Fox News Shorts Marks 11th Anniversary of Trump's 2015 Announcement

Jun 16, 2026

The Fox News short replays Donald Trump's June 16, 2015 announcement speech at Trump Tower, including the line about officially running for president and making the country great again, accompanied by audience cheering. It marks the 11-year anniversary with minimal narration. The segment relies on original archival footage of the event rather than new reporting, guests, or graphics.

Source: Fox News

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MS NOW segment mixes verified reporting with partisan framing on Trump-era controversies

Jun 16, 2026

The June 15 broadcast led with NYT excerpts from the forthcoming book 'Regime Change' detailing 2025 White House debates over a Scharf memo on suspending habeas corpus for undocumented immigrants and invoking the Insurrection Act amid Minnesota ICE protests and shootings. It then covered Gavin Newsom's public accusation of a politically motivated DOJ investigation into him and his wife, criticism of a UFC event on the White House lawn for Trump's 80th birthday, and analysis of a US-Iran deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz after months of conflict. The program closed with discussion of voter fraud claims and midterm implications. Sourcing centered on the NYT book excerpts and reporting, plus on-air guests including Glenn Thrush, legal analysts, and Sen. Alex Padilla. Segments repeatedly highlighted alleged internal administration radicalism and retribution themes.

Source: MS NOW

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Trump Jokes About UAE Leader's Quiet Voice at G7 Meeting

Jun 16, 2026

The clip shows President Trump and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at a bilateral meeting during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France. The Sheikh thanks Trump for U.S. support as an ally during a recent 'six-week war' in the Middle East and expresses interest in strengthening ties. Trump responds with a humorous remark about the Sheikh's soft-spoken delivery being a sign of wealth and confidence. The segment is a short, direct recording of the exchange with no additional guests, graphics, or analysis. It focuses on the personal rapport between the leaders.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Harris Comments on Alleged Trump DOJ Probe of Newsom

Jun 16, 2026

C-SPAN clip features Kamala Harris responding to questions about her prior predictions and current events involving the Trump administration. She discusses an alleged DOJ investigation into California Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife, affirms her earlier forecasts, and criticizes the administration's character while referencing 2024 election turnout.

Source: C-SPAN

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Forbes Replays Trump's June 2015 Presidential Announcement Speech

Jun 16, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News video is an unedited replay of Donald Trump's June 16, 2015, speech at Trump Tower announcing his Republican presidential candidacy. It covers his critiques of U.S. trade deals, border security, Obamacare, foreign policy in Iraq and Iran, and economic statistics, culminating in his pledge to 'make America great again.' The sourcing is the candidate's own remarks with no additional narration, guests or graphics; the broadcast runs the complete speech as a historical flashback on its anniversary.

Source: Forbes Breaking News

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O'Donnell segment spotlights NYT excerpts on Trump WH internal debates

Jun 16, 2026

The June 15, 2026, broadcast centered on excerpts from Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's forthcoming book 'Regime Change,' including White House debates over suspending habeas corpus, invoking the Insurrection Act amid Minnesota protests, and handling Epstein files. It also addressed Trump's announced Iran deal and featured interviews with Sen. Raphael Warnock, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Rep. Robert Garcia. Sourcing drew primarily from New York Times articles, Axios reporting on Situation Room audio suspicions, and on-air guests; the segment framed the material as evidence of extreme internal proposals.

Source: MS NOW

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MSNBC segment on NYT book, White House leaks, habeas corpus debate

Jun 15, 2026

The segment discusses Donald Trump's claimed Iran deal as falling short of unconditional surrender, then focuses on Axios reporting that White House officials suspect NYT reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan used Situation Room audio for their forthcoming book 'Regime Change.' It highlights NYT excerpts on internal debates led by Stephen Miller to suspend habeas corpus for immigrants by framing their presence as an 'invasion,' countered by a staff secretary memo, and JD Vance's push to invoke the Insurrection Act after Minnesota shootings of two individuals by federal agents. The host contrasts this with historical facts on habeas corpus and WWII's end.

Source: MS NOW

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Fox 'Five' contrasts Trump UFC event with NYC critics' rally

Jun 15, 2026

The segment opens with a split-screen of President Trump hosting UFC fights on the White House South Lawn on June 14 and a counter-rally in New York featuring critics, celebrities, and breathing exercises. Hosts play clips of rally speakers expressing opposition to Trump and claims of government silencing artists, then transition to commentary mocking the attendees. The discussion covers the UFC spectacle, references to an Iran deal, border security, crime trends, and America 250 celebrations, while contrasting the events as joyful patriotism versus bitterness. Sourcing relies on video clips from the events, host anecdotes, and panel opinions with no outside guests or data graphics shown.

Source: Fox News

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NBC Poll: Trump Approval Hits Second-Term Low at 42%

Jun 14, 2026

The segment featured Kristen Welker discussing a new NBC News poll on the TODAY show. It highlighted President Trump's job approval at 42% approve and 57% disapprove among registered voters, down from 44% in March, marking a second-term low. Welker connected the numbers to an unpopular war, poor economic handling and recent inflation data. The discussion also noted Trump's 80th birthday, a UFC event on the White House South Lawn for the America 250 celebration, and upcoming Meet the Press guests including Hakeem Jeffries.

Source: TODAY

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Video misrepresents 2025 Boasberg deportation ruling as Trump impeachment trigger

Jun 13, 2026

The video claims Judge James Boasberg issued a devastating ruling finding Trump in criminal contempt for defying subpoenas and court orders, sparking bipartisan impeachment momentum. It intersperses this with 2023 Mike Pence grand jury testimony before special counsel Jack Smith on January 6 matters. Segments describe detailed judicial findings of obstruction, Republican defections, and articles of impeachment drafted within hours. The sourcing relies on anonymous 'sources say,' misnamed the judge repeatedly, and mixes old footage with narration. No named experts or primary documents beyond the judge's quoted language are presented; the throughline is that this ruling dooms Trump politically and legally.

Source: United Briefing