Here’s the Scoop: Supreme Court Edition, Ep 2: Who gets to play school sports?
16 May - 36 minsWe’re back with another episode of “Here’s the Scoop: Supreme Court Edition.” This month, NBC News senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett is speaking with legal experts and lawyers to discuss the cases being argued this term — and the legal precedents that underpin them. Our second episode is about the transgender student athletes who are challenging laws in West Virginia and Idaho that prevent them from competing on girls’ teams in school sports. The courts of appeals in each district have sided with the student athletes, but Supreme Court watchers agree that the justices are likely to uphold the bans. Former ACLU national legal director David Cole argued Bostock vs. Clayton County (2020)...
Meet the Press NOW — July 17
President Donald Trump doubles down on election fraud claims four months ahead of the midterm elections. Election Assistance Commission Chair, Thomas Hicks, who was ousted by Trump reacts to the president’s claims. U.S. targets key infrastructure around Iran’s main port for the seventh consecutive day of strikes. Maine U.S. Senate candidate Nirav Shah (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his bid to replace Platner in a “rocket primary”.
49 mins
17 July Finished
Meet the Press NOW — July 16
President Trump is set to deliver a primetime address where he is expected to talk about the 2020 election. The Cook Political Report moves eight House races in favor of Democrats with less than fourth months until the November midterms. Rep. Kathy Castsor (D-Fla.) and Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.), co-chars of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, join Meet the Press NOW in the latest installment of NBC’s Common Ground series ahead of the FIFA World Cup Finals.
49 mins
16 July Finished
Meet the Press NOW — July 15
The president’s nominees for attorney general, director of national intelligence and CDC director all appear on Capitol Hill for a series of high-stakes confirmation hearings. The U.S. launches another round of strikes on Iran. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) join Meet the Press NOW as part of NBC’s Common Ground series to discuss how the bipartisan housing law they played a key role in developing will address the affordability crisis.
49 mins
15 July Finished
Meet the Press NOW — July 14
ICE issues a nationwide order to pause most vehicle stops following two deadly shootings in less than a week. Senate candidate Dan Kleban (D-Maine) reacts to the shooting in Maine and discusses his campaign to replace Graham Platner. The Pentagon launches a new wave of strikes in Iran for the fourth consecutive days while it also reimposes its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-N.J.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of the Democratic Party.
52 mins
14 July Finished
Meet the Press NOW — July 13
Washington mourns the sudden death of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham (R) as Gov. Henry McMaster (R-S.C.) appoints Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, to finish out the term. President Trump says the U.S. is renewing a blockade on Iran and tolling other nations for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Federal officials are investigating a deadly ICE involved shooting in Maine.
51 mins
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July 12 – President Trump, Israeli PM Netanyahu, Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. Adam Schiff & Rep. Ro Khanna
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) dies at the age of 71, a day before his planned appearance on Meet the Press. Kristen Welker interviews President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.). Former Rep. Val Demings (D-Fla.), Sara Fagen, Jonathan Martin and Andrea Mitchell join the roundtable.
47 mins
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