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Majority says Senate should vote to convict, remove Trump
51 percent of voters believe the Senate should vote to convict and remove Trump
from office, according to new CNN/SSRS polling.
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Moderate Republicans will be under pressure during impeachment trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will allot each side a total of 24 hours
to present their arguments in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, but
the time must be confined to two working days. Leigh Ann Caldwell discusses.
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Trump in Davos as impeachment trial gets underway
NBC News' Kristen Welker reports from Davos, Switzerland on the president's
overseas trip as the impeachment trial in the Senate is set to begin.
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What 'A Very Stable Genius' reveals about Trump's first years in WH
Reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker have released the new book 'A Very
Stable Genius', which reveals never-before reported details of Trump's first
years in office. Leonnig and Rucker join Morning Joe to discuss.
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Sen. Schumer says public is on Democrats' side in wanting witnesses
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, discusses Mitch McConnell's rules for the president's
impeachment trial in the Senate, saying the GOP is so afraid of facts coming out
they want facts presented in the early hours of the morning.
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Hillary Clinton slams Sen. Sanders in new interview
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hillary Clinton says her
criticism of Sen. Bernie Sanders still stands and that she isn't ready to
endorse Sanders if he becomes the nominee.
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Rep. Nadler: McConnell, GOP are covering up for the president
House Judiciary Chair, Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-NY, says Sen. Mitch McConnell and
the GOP don't want evidence to appear before the American people because they
are covering up for the president.
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Security officials express concerns in 'A Very Stable Genius'
Reporters Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker have released the new book 'A Very
Stable Genius', which reveals never-before reported details of Trump's first
years in office. Leonnig and Rucker join Morning Joe to discuss.
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Joe fact-checks Trump's Davos news conference
The president held a news conference Wednesday while at the World Economic Forum
in Davos, Switzerland. Joe Scarborough quickly fact checks some of the claims
from Trump.
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The president says Rep Jerry Nadler is a 'sleazebag'
While speaking during a news conference Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in
Davos, Switzerland, President Trump referred to Rep. Jerry Nadler as a
'sleazebag.' The panel reacts.
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Rep. Schiff calls out WH counsel during first day of trial
After nearly 13 hours on Tuesday, the Senate passed a resolution setting the
rules for the trial and adjourned. The Senate killed 11 Democratic amendments,
most of them seeking subpoenas for Trump administration documents and witness
testimony.
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Conservatives target Sen. Susan Collins in new ad
A group of conservative critics of President Trump has released a new ad
targeting Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, accusing her of covering for Trump.
Rick Wilson discusses.
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Senate Dem weighs possibility of Biden for Bolton
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, discusses her thoughts on the possibility of VP
Biden's son, Hunter, as a witness if it means Democrats will get their wish of
speaking with former national security adviser John Bolton'
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Joe Biden says his son Beau walks with him
2020 Democratic presidential candidate, former VP Joe Biden, discusses the
legacy and importance of his son Beau, who died in 2015.
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Biden says he would not cut SSN benefits as POTUS
2020 Democratic presidential candidate, former VP Joe Biden says he will not cut
Social Security benefits if he becomes president.
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Joe Biden says he was 'embarrassed' for the Senate
Joe Biden says he was 'embarrassed' for the Senate following the first day of
the impeachment trial of the president, where WH Counsel Pat Cipollone lied
during opening statements.
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Senator says Trump will feel emboldened to ask more countries to interfere
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, weighs in on the first day of the Senate
impeachment trial of the president.
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Joe: Dems breeze past Trump as impeachment impact settles in
2020 Democratic candidates are leading Trump in new CNN/SSRS match-up polling.
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Democrats lay out case for removing President Trump
During opening arguments for President Trump's Senate impeachment trial, Rep.
Adam Schiff, D-Calif., told senators they need to remove Trump from office
because he's shown he's willing to cheat in the 2020 election.
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Is Trump open to making Medicare cuts?
The president this week appeared to go back on an early campaign promise of not
touching entitlements.
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'Real people are getting hurt': House Dem on need for Ukraine aid
Armed Services Committee member, Rep. Jason Crow, D-Col., discusses his opening
remarks at the Senate impeachment trial of the president where he discussed the
importance of military aid to Ukraine.
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Vulnerable senators still 'blindly following' Trump
The approval ratings are underwater for the most vulnerable 2020 GOP senators,
yet those senators are still clinging to Trump.
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Is it time for 'President Pence'? New ad says yes
The group Defending Democracy Together has just released an ad suggesting that
'...it's time for President Pence.' Bill Kristol discusses.
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Sen. Sanders leads Democratic field in New Hampshire
Sen. Bernie Sanders is leading the 2020 field in New Hampshire, according to new
WBUR polling. The panel discusses what that could mean for
Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
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What's ahead for the Senate impeachment trial?
MSNBC's Garrett Haake lays out where the impeachment trial stands on Friday,
January 24 and what's ahead for the weekend.
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In 2015, Trump said he wouldn't touch entitlements
In a 2015 interview, Donald Trump said he wouldn't touch Social Security
benefits, yet this week Trump said he could be open to entitlement cuts.
The panel discusses.
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Sen. Schumer: We have a reasonable chance at witnesses, documents
Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, weighs in on the Senate impeachment trial, says Dems
have a shot at calling witnesses and getting documents and that a Hunter Biden
for John Bolton swap was never something Dems seriously considered.
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The president himself is the best witness, says congresswoman
Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., is an impeachment prosecutor, and she says Democrats
will continue pushing for documents and witnesses. Rep. Demings also says that
Donald Trump is the best witness.
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Former Amb. Rice explains how Trump's Ukraine actions were security risk
Former Amb. Susan Rice discusses the impact of the U.S. killing of Gen.
Soleimani, the state of President Trump's national security team, not using
national security for personal gain and if she's ready to endorse for 2020.
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn questions Lt. Col. Vindman's patriotism
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., attacked Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a key
National Security Council aide who testified before Congress on the Ukraine
scandal, on Twitter Thursday. The panel discusses.
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How Rudy Giuliani dragged Trump to impeachment
The panel reacts to comments from impeachment prosecutors about the president's
attorney Rudy Giuliani and Giuliani's role in the Ukraine.
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The feud between Trump, Bloomberg heats up
The president went after 2020 candidate, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, on
Twitter Thursday, going so far as to call him 'Mini.'
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AM Joy Segments Video:

Warren Des Moines Register endorsement analysed by Lawrence O’Donnell
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Des Moines
Register endorsement for the Iowa caucuses is analysed by MSNBC host
Lawrence O’Donnell who tells Joy Reid, ‘There’s such an interesting component to
this Iowa caucus.’
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Senate impeachment trial, Lev Parnas discussed by Sen. Merkley
The Donald Trump Senate impeachment trial, Lev Parnas, and the president’s
treatment of former United States Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch are
discussed by Sen. Jeff Merkley, who tells Joy Reid, ‘I would like to hope
[Senate Republicans] are being persuaded[.]’
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Warren endorsement by Des Moines Register explained by executive editor
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren has received The
Des Moines Register’s endorsement for the Iowa caucuses. Carol Hunter, executive
editor of The Des Moines Register tells Joy Reid why her paper endorsed Warren
saying, ‘We really based it on the boldness of her ideas, and her philosophies
that we think are the right direction for the country.’
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Warren connects with 2020 voters of color Julián Castro says
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren has a plan to
connect with voters of color in key states according to Warren campaign
surrogate Julián Castro. Castro joins Joy Reid to discuss this and more
regarding Warren’s potential campaign strategies.
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Trump supporter Steve Cortes defends president, slams Lev Parnas
Donald Trump supporter Steve Cortes debates the impeachment trial, Lev Parnas,
and the president’s tweets with current and former Republicans who are now Never
Trumpers. Writer Rick Wilson, former congressman David Jolly, and opinion
columnist Tom Nichols also join Joy Reid to discuss.
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Trump supporter and Never Trumper debate president’s GOP impact
Donald Trump supporter Steve Cortes and Never Trumper Rick Wilson debate the
president’s impact on the GOP, and more. Watch Joy Reid moderate their intense
discussion.
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Trump impeachment trial discussed by Rep. Val Demings
The Donald Trump impeachment trial in the Senate has seen lawyers for the
president present arguments without calling for the introduction of witnesses or
documents. Rep. Val Demings joins Joy Reid to discuss saying U.S. Senators,
‘should demand to hear from additional witnesses and see supporting
documentation.’
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Trump lawyers’ defense arguments don’t hold up experts says
Donald Trump’s lawyers’ in the president’s Senate impeachment trial are making
defense arguments that don’t hold up legal expert Jill Wine-Banks says.
Wine-Banks tells Joy Reid, ‘You can absolutely demand something without the
person knowing you are withholding[.]’
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Trump supporter Graham panned by Senate candidate for SC Harrison
Donald Trump supporter Lindsey Graham is critiqued by U.S. Senate candidate for
South Carolina Jaime Harrison, who tells Joy Reid, ‘People ask me each and every
day: what has happened to Lindsey Graham?’
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Trump impeachment trial watchers call for witnesses in Senate
Donald Trump impeachment trial observers are calling for witnesses in the Senate
proceedings; but, while many Republicans want to call Democrats, they apparently
do not want Democrats to call witnesses of their own. Journalist Mehdi Hasan of
The Intercept and former congressman Jack Kingston join Joy Reid to debate.
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Trump impeachment trial case presented by Adam Schiff praised
The Donald Trump impeachment trial evidence presentation by Rep. Adam Schiff is
praised by politics experts, who negatively critique the defense arguments made
by the president’s attorneys, and the possible aftermath of the Senate vote.
Joy Reid and her panel discuss.
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Is Trump mad at GOP for not saying Zelensky call was ‘perfect’?
Donald Trump’s possible mental state during the impeachment trial is illuminated
by two men who worked for Trump in the past, as presidential onlookers assert
that he is becoming dissatisfied by his Republican supporters. Joy Reid and her
panel discuss.
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Trump tweet attacking Adam Schiff analyzed by legal experts
Donald Trump stands accused of attacking Democrats and the impeachment trial
following the initial evidence presented by Rep. Adam Schiff, whom the president
called in a tweet, ‘conman Adam Schiff.’ Joy Reid and her panel discuss.
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From Kobe to Bolton, a weekend of major news
From the shocking, surprise passing of legend Kobe Bryant to the Grammys to
revelations from John Bolton's book, it was a weekend of major news.
Mika Brzezinski has the headlines.
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Remembering the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant
The Morning Joe panel remembers the life of retired Los Angeles Laker Kobe
Bryant, who died Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles at the age of 41.
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John Bolton's book says Trump tied Ukraine aid to investigations
In his new book, former national security adviser John Bolton writes that the
president personally tied aid to Ukraine to investigation of Democrats,
including the Bidens, according to new NYT reporting.
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Sen. Sanders surges in latest round of Iowa polling
In new rounds of Iowa polling, Sen. Bernie Sanders is surging in the state just
ahead of the state's Democratic caucuses. Steve Kornacki joins the discussion.
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2020 candidate Deval Patrick dismisses poll numbers, speaks to record
2020 Democratic candidate, fmr. Gov. Deval Patrick, speaks to his record as
governor of Massachusetts and why he's relying on voters and not the polls.
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Pete Buttigieg says his campaign offers a chance to turn the page
2020 Democratic candidate, fmr. Mayor Pete Buttigieg, says polling data
indicates he would be the best candidate to take on Trump. Buttigieg also
discusses his fundraising efforts.
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Buttigieg: The issues I discuss can't wait another four years
Pete Buttigieg says the issues he's championing cannot wait another four years,
and he also indicates he gets few questions about impeachment while on the
campaign trail.Pete Buttigieg says the issues he's championing cannot wait
another four years, and he also indicates he gets few questions about
impeachment while on the campaign trail.
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Chris Matthews sizes up the 2020 field
Chris Matthews joins Morning Joe to discuss the 2020 race and how he thinks
voters are sizing up the Democratic candidates.
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How Ken Starr 'dragged the corpse of irony out of the grave'
The panel breaks down the defense from Trump's legal team and GOP defense from
the sixth full day of the Senate impeachment trial, including a presentation
from Ken Starr, the independent counsel who investigated Bill Clinton's affair
with a White House intern.
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Defense lawyer Pam Bondi attacks Bidens on Burisma
The panel continues its discussion on the defense from Trump's legal team and
GOP defense from the sixth full day of the Senate impeachment trial, including
statements from defense lawyer Pam Bondi.
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Joe: A confederacy of dunces defends Trump
The president's lawyers insisted at his Senate impeachment trial Monday that
there was nothing improper about his dealings with Ukraine's government. The
Morning Joe panel discusses.
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Amy Klobuchar says Michael Bloomberg should be on debate stage
Presidential candidate Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-MN., said that she would like to
see her rising 2020 Democratic opponent former New York City Mayor
Michael Bloomberg on the debate stage so that voters could "evaluate him."
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Rep. Schiff says now is the time for senators to have political courage
Intel Committee Chair, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., discusses the defense from
Trump's attorneys on the sixth day of the impeachment hearings, the need for
John Bolton as a witness and why he says now is time for political courage.
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Sen. Durbin criticizes Ken Starr's defense
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., explains why he's calling for witnesses under oath in
the Senate impeachment trial and why he doesn't want a one-for-one offer on
witnesses.
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Biden, Sanders on the rise in new Iowa polling
The panel digs into new rounds of Iowa polling that show Sen. Bernie Sanders and
former VP Joe Biden leading the Democratic field in Iowa.
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