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Right-Wing Figures Revolt Over Trump’s Genocide Threat Apr 07, 2026

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Sam Stein and Will Sommer react to Donald Trump’s shocking post suggesting that an entire Iranian civilization could be wiped out and the rare backlash now emerging from inside MAGA. From Tucker Carlson’s stunning attack on Trump’s rhetoric to reactions from figures like Alex Jones and Candace Owens, the right is showing signs of fracture over the prospect of war with Iran. Even longtime allies are calling Trump’s rhetoric dangerous.

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BREAKING: Trump Threatens Genocide in Iran | Morning Shots Live Apr 07, 2026

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Andrew Egger and Bill Kristol are going live at 10 am ET to cover the morning's big news items.

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BREAKING Bulwark Coverage of Trump Press Event · Monday, April 6 Apr 06, 2026

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JVL, Sarah Longwell, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.), Sam Stein, and Andrew Egger go live to react to Trump's April 6 White House press event.

Major MAGA Revolt Over Trump’s “War Crime” Plan Apr 06, 2026

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Sam Stein and Will Sommer are going live to discuss the significant MAGA pushback against Trump's Easter post about bombing Iran's civilian infrastructure, the Jonathan Majors filming incident with The Daily Wire, and more.

Trump’s Easter Post Has Lawmakers Questioning His Sanity Apr 05, 2026

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Tim Miller takes on Donald Trump’s Easter morning threats to bomb Iran’s bridges, power grid, and energy infrastructure—and his claim he could “blow everything up” if a deal isn’t reached.

Trump is Remaking National Security to Enforce His Agenda (w/ Tom Joscelyn) Apr 05, 2026

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Just Security's Tom Joscelyn joins Bill Kristol to discuss how Trump and his allies are reshaping the DOJ/FBI, DHS/ICE, and the Pentagon — with major implications for civil liberties, political dissent, and the 2026 elections.

Trump Claimed Iran Had No Air Defenses. Then They Shot Down US Jets. Apr 04, 2026

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Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell give their takes on the Trump White House calling an early “lid” during an escalating war with Iran. As Trump claims the U.S. military is “unstoppable," American fighter jets were shot down and a service member is missing. Sarah also explains that swing voters are turning against Trump, feeling misled as the war drags on and prices rise. They also discuss Trump’s repeated “48-hour” threats, rising oil costs, and the growing gap between his rhetoric and reality.

Even Tim and Sarah Disagree on Hasan Piker Apr 03, 2026

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Tim Miller and Sarah Longwell give their takes over one of the biggest questions facing Democrats right now: what to do about Hasan Piker? Should the party engage with voices on the far left to reach angry, anti-war voters or draw a hard line against rhetoric they see as toxic and illiberal? The two debate whether Democrats are picking the wrong fight at the wrong time, how to talk to audiences outside the traditional coalition, and whether engaging controversial figures risks amplifying them.

BREAKING: Trump Unveils Insane New Budget; March Jobs Numbers Apr 03, 2026

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Catherine Rampell and Sam Stein are going live to cover economic news, including Trump's new budget proposal and the March jobs numbers.

LIVE: Tim is Getting Bimbofied Apr 03, 2026

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Tim Miller went LIVE to take on a Trump world that’s starting to crack. Even voices from the Theo Von / Joe Rogan universe are turning on Donald Trump—and in some cases making more sense than the people in charge.

Tim also digs into the fight over figures like Hasan Piker—arguing that Democrats are blowing a major chance to build a broader anti-Trump coalition.

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