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After Hollywood stars wore black to the Golden Globes in solidarity for the “Me Too” movement against sexual harassment, Rep. Lois Frankel called on her colleagues to wear black to President Trump’s first State of the Union address this week. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier …

Sen. Angus King, who sits on the Senate Intelligence Committee, tells Kasie Hunt on Kasie DC that it may be appropriate for Congress to move forward on legislation protecting special counsel Robert Mueller from being fired. Deliberations surrounding such a measure follow reports that the president had planned to fire …

Congressman Brendan Boyle introduces his new piece of legislation that would require presidential candidates to undergo mental fitness exams. Then he discusses how new revelations about President Trump ordering Mueller’s firing could overshadow Trump’s State of the Union address. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination …

Former speechwriter for President Carter, Hendrik Hertzberg joins Alex to consider the state of our union before President Trump delivers his remarks to Congress. What should Trump say to unify a country often at odds with itself? Hertzberg offers some advice to the president. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: …

The Department of Justice has taken a vastly different tack on the potential release of a Russia memo than President Trump reportedly has. Former federal prosecutor Mimi Rocah explains how the unveiling of this document is being used by some for political purposes. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC …

Andrew McCabe will remain on the FBI payroll, on “terminal leave,” until he is eligible to retire with full benefits in mid-March. NBC’s Pete Williams reports on the circumstances of the move. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful …

Rep. Beto O’Rourke polls near Ted Cruz in the single digits as he runs for Cruz’s U.S. Senate seat. Can this Democrat unseat the controversial GOP incumbent? Joy Reid interviews Beto O’Rourke on the shutdown and more. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth …

President Donald Trump’s defenders in conservative media minimized reports of the president trying to fire Robert Mueller last year. Joy Reid and her panel discuss. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more …

Donald Trump’s evangelical supporters tolerate extremely negative allegations against him. Does this associate evangelical voters with the unholy? Joy Reid and author Frank Schaeffer discuss. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more …

President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union is looming, but recent scandals such as the sexual abuse violations against former RNC finance chair Steve Wynn are setting up a grim tone. Joy Reid and her panel discuss. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for …