Army veteran Cait Conley won a contentious Democratic primary for New York’s 17th Congressional District and is now set to face GOP incumbent Mike Lawler. She calls Lawler “the guy who starts the fire and then gets credit for calling the fire department.” She cites his vote for the “big beautiful bill,” which cut healthcare coverage and SNAP benefits in their district.

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In an exclusive conversation with MS NOW Senior Contributing Editor Michele Norris, hear from former President Barack Obama about the inspiration behind the Obama Presidential Center and its significance for future generations. This conversation is adapted from the MS NOW special, “Hope Comes Home: Inside the Obama Presidential Center.”

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See Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) press Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over conditions at immigration detention centers during his testimony before the House Appropriations Committee.

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Ali Velshi breaks down Micah Lasher’s major win over Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy heir, and a crowded field to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in New York’s 12th Congressional District.

Lasher is a state assemblyman and former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul who was backed by Nadler. He defeated several rivals in a closely watched race to represent the deeply blue congressional seat, which covers neighborhoods including Manhattan’s Upper East and Upper West sides, Midtown and Chelsea.

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The Weeknight reacts to Donald Trump’s reflecting pool tantrum, as he deflects the failure of his algae-ridden, peeling renovation.

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