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Congressional Epstein Fallout Mar 14, 2026

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March, 14 2026, 9 AM; A bipartisan group of senators is calling for a probe into the Justice Department’s redactions of the files accusing the Trump administration of violating the Epstein files transparency act and re-victimizing survivors. A bipartisan group of senators is calling for a probe into the Justice Department’s redactions of the files accusing the Trump administration of violating the Epstein files Transparency Act and re-victimizing survivors. In the house, Oversight Committee chairman James Comer said this week that they are moving quickly to schedule depositions from Attorney General Pam Bondi and commerce secretary Howard Lutnick. Rep. James Walkinshaw joins The Weekend to discuss the congressional concerns of the DOJ's release of Epstein files.

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Growing Economic Pain Mar 14, 2026

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March 14, 2026; 8am: As the economic pain from the war gets worse, the Trump administration says it’s just short-term pain for long-term gain. This week, the stock market took another nosedive as Iran’s newest leader vowed to use the Strait of Hormuz as a “tool to pressure the enemy.” Plus, Gas prices have jumped an average of nearly 60 cents since the initial attack. Senator Alex Padilla joins “The Weekend” to discuss rising costs.

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Iran War Confusion Mar 14, 2026

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March, 14 2026, 7 AM; The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was struck by a missile according to Iraqi security forces Saturday morning, after U.S. forces bombed targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, home to the primary terminal that handles that country’s oil exports. Meanwhile, MS NOW has learned the military plans to send 5K troops and several additional ships to the Arabian Sea, a day after the U.S. military confirmed six U.S. service members were killed when a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq. Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth addressed the tragedy nearly 9 minutes into his press briefing yesterday after first scolding the media. Terry Moran and Toluse Olorunnipa join The Weekend to discuss the latest with the war in Iran.

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Trump's Week of War Contradictions Mar 08, 2026

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March 8, 2026; 9am: The first week of the U.S.-Iran war has been defined by contradictions as questions emerge over U.S. goals in the operation. For example, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth initially insisted this would not be a regime change war, yet President Trump is already talking about shaping Iran’s future government. MS NOW international reporter Ines De La Cuetra, MS NOW political analyst Molly Jong-Fast, and former Democratic Rep. Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania, join “The Weekend” to discuss.

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Lupita Nyong'o Joins “The Weekend” Mar 08, 2026

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March 8, 2026; 8am: On this International Women’s Day, Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o joins “The Weekend” along with Senator Angela Alsobrooks, to discuss a critical health issue affecting millions of women worldwide.

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Israel Targets Tehran With Overnight Bombardment Mar 08, 2026

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March, 8 2026, 7 AM; Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia said they are continuing to fight off Iranian drone and missile attacks. The UAE says Iran has fired 16 ballistic missiles and 117 drones in new barrages. Iran’s Foreign Ministry said its defensive operations against U.S. military bases in the region will continue, but the attacks should not be construed as hostility toward neighboring countries. Nancy Youssef, Meghan O’Sullivan, and Jon Finer join The Weekend to discuss the going war in the region.

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Trump’s Unchecked Authority Mar 07, 2026

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March 7, 2026; 9am: Congressional Republicans once again surrender power to the president to do as he wishes in Iran after the War Powers Resolution fails in the House and Senate. Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton of Massachusetts, who is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and a Marine veteran who served four tours in the Iraq War, joins “The Weekend” to discuss.

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Exclusive President Obama Announcement Mar 07, 2026

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March 7, 2026; 8am: It’s been more than 10 years since the Obama Presidential Center was announced in Chicago, and we’ve got an EXCLUSIVE announcement on its progress. Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation, joins “The Weekend” to discuss.

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Iran One Week In Mar 07, 2026

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March, 7 2026, 7 AM; Meanwhile, the Israeli military said its fighter jets launched 230 munitions toward several military sites across Tehran. President Donald Trump is threatening to hit Iran again "Very Hard." He's expected to travel to Dover Air Force base to attend the dignified transfer of six U.S. service members killed in the war. NBC News is reporting that Trump has privately expressed real interest in deploying American troops on the ground inside of Iran. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weekend to discus the growing uncertainty surrounding the motive for the war.

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Democrats Push For War Powers Resolution Vote Mar 01, 2026

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March 1, 2026; 9am: As strikes continue between the U.S. and Iran, Democrats in Congress are calling for an immediate War Powers vote to rein in President Trump’s military actions. Trump officials are slated to brief Congressional committee staff on the Iran operation. Top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Gregory Meeks, joins “The Weekend” to discuss.

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