The Briefing with Jen Psaki

Jen Psaki explains why Donald Trump's embrace of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is an attempt to justify his own behavior and why we should expect people across the country to continue to push back. Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice joins Jen to discuss the concerning implications of Trump turning his back on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Next, Jen is joined by Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich to discuss the chaos caused by Elon Musk emailing a request for federal workers to justify their work or resign while department heads urge their employees not to respond. Then, Jen breaks down NYC Mayor Eric Adams's decade-long ties to Turkey as the saga of his corruption case continues. Former Manhattan DA Cy Vance joins the show to react to the latest in the Adams case, including a federal judge's ruling to adjourn the trial rather than dismiss the case outright. Jen is also joined by attorney Omar Gonzalez-Pagan, as well as a student activist, Niro, and her mother Manija - who are pushing back against Trump's executive order targeting the trans community. Finally, Jen shares a preview of her conversation with longtime journalist Jemele Hill which drops tomorrow in a new episode of her podcast "The Blueprint with Jen Psaki". Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psakihttps://bsky.app/profile/insidewithpsaki.msnbc.com

Jen Psaki sounds the alarm on Donald Trump and Elon Musk's latest round of firings that put the safety of everything from air travel to our nuclear warheads at risk. She is joined by David Spero, president of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists Union, to discuss Trump and Musk's firing of FAA workers amid internal turmoil and growing concerns about flight safety. Next, Jen is joined by Norm Eisen, lawyer and co-founder of The Contrarian, to discuss the concerning implications of Musk's latest attempts to access sensitive information at the IRS and the Social Security Administration. Then, Jen is joined by DNC Vice Chair David Hogg and Faiz Shakir, More Perfect Union executive director, to discuss protests across the country against Trump and Musk, and how that energy can be translated into real change. Later, Jen outlines a historical parallel to the mounting pressure New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing to remove NYC Mayor Eric Adams from office. She is joined by New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado to discuss his view on whether Hochul should remove Adams and what that process might look like. Finally, Jen shares another moment from her recent conversation with Rahm Emanuel who had an interesting take on the kind of candidates Democrats should be fielding - as part of her new podcast "The Blueprint with Jen Psaki".Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psakihttps://bsky.app/profile/insidewithpsaki.msnbc.com

Jen Psaki examines the hypocrisy of Elon Musk and Donald Trump's claim to be fighting corruption when they're actually perpetuating it, explaining why nothing encapsulates the administration's embrace of corruption better than the quid pro quo with New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Rep. Dan Goldman joins Jen to discuss the Justice Department's move to drop criminal charges against Mayor Adams, explaining why this can only be seen as a "politicization of the DOJ." Next, Jen explains why seven federal prosecutors resigned this week rather than file the motion to dismiss the Adams case, which was eventually signed under the threat of firing. She is joined by legal expert Andrew Weissmann to discuss how Trump's DOJ is undermining the rule of law. Then, Jen explains why the Trump administration's pandering to Vladimir Putin is a feature of his foreign policy, not a bug. She is joined by author Bill Browder to discuss the shift in relations between the U.S. and Russia, and what it means for the continued war in Ukraine. Later, Jen is joined by Rep. Greg Casar to discuss how Musk and Trump's ransacking of the federal government is negatively impacting communities across the country, including farmers and veterans. Finally, Jen shares a preview of her conversation with her former boss Rahm Emanuel from a new episode of her podcast "The Blueprint", which is out Monday.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Amid warnings of a constitutional crisis, Jen Psaki breaks down the ways that Donald Trump and Elon Musk are laying the groundwork to openly defy court orders, and may already have. Former Federal Judge Nancy Gertner joins to discuss the judiciary's ability to keep Trump's illegal actions in check, as he and his allies push the limits of the constitution. Next, Jen is joined by Senator Ron Wyden to discuss Trump and Elon Musk's takeover of the federal government and why he believes their infiltration of sensitive payment systems constitute a coup. Then, Jen is joined by Representative Jasmine Crockett and PA State Representative Malcom Kenyatta, the newly elected DNC vice chair, to discuss Democratic efforts to fight back, including the possibility of forcing a government shutdown to stop Trump and Musk’s assault on federal agencies. Later, Jen breaks down Trump's efforts to stack our intelligence and law enforcement agencies with people who put loyalty first, including asking new hires whether January 6 was an "inside job." She is joined by Representative Jim Himes to discuss his concerns about Trump's loyal tests and potential national security vulnerabilities posed by Musk's DOGE team. Finally, Jen shares a preview of her wide-ranging conversation with Governor Wes Moore - the first guest on her new podcast 'The Blueprint'.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

As Elon Musk elbows his way into every corner of the government, Jen Psaki is joined by Senator Cory Booker to discuss the importance of fighting back against Musk's hostile government takeover and his concerns about a potential "constitutional crisis" if Musk defies court orders to temporarily limit DOGE's power. Next, Jen shares her wide-ranging interview with Governor Wes Moore, covering the challenges of governing amid Trump's efforts to dismantle federal agencies, and why the a diverse governing body matters in the face of GOP's war DEI. Then, Jen sounds the alarm on the band of tech bros who have been granted access to sensitive government data as a part of Elon Musk's DOGE team. Jen is joined by Former Twitter Executive Rumman Chowdhury to offer her takeaways from Musk's acquisition of Twitter that could serve as helpful advice on how to deal with his current takeover of Washington, DC. Later, Jen is joined by attorney Chris Mattei to discuss a lawsuit defending FBI agents from retribution. Finally, Jen shares details about her new project, 'The Blueprint with Jen Psaki', a podcast that launches this week, which explores the question of what’s next for Democrats and how they can win again.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Jen Psaki breaks down Trump's hostile takeover of the U.S. government and the efforts by Democrats to push back. Jen is joined by Jake Struebing, a former assistant U.S. attorney, who spoke out for the first time after being fired this week in Trump's purge of federal officials. Next, Jen is joined by Former U.S. Attorney for SDNY Preet Bharara to discuss the 'frightening' implications of Trump's 'unlawful' firing of career DOJ and FBI officials. Then, Jen is joined by Senator Chris Van Hollen to discuss Trump and Elon Musk's 'illegal' closure of the U.S. Agency for International Development, as well as Democrats' plans to fight back through the courts. Later, Jen outlines new reporting on Elon Musk and his team's efforts to hijack the Office of Personnel Management. She is joined by Judd Legum, the reporter who broke the story, to discuss why Musk wants access to this information and what they will do with it, including further hollowing out the federal government. Finally, Jen explains why the Pentagon removing major news organizations from their office spaces in favor of much friendlier outlets is not only a punishment of the media, but of the American people.  Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://bsky.app/profile/insidewithpsaki.msnbc.comhttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Jen Psaki breaks down President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts this week to dismantle the federal government through mass purges, funding freezes and power grabs. Jen is joined by Representative Jamie Raskin to discuss his concerns about Trump's unprecedented mass firing of federal employees and Elon Musk's DOGE team gaining access to the Treasury Department payment system. Next, Jen is joined by Senator Amy Klobuchar to discuss the economic implications of the sweeping tariffs Trump will impose on the United States' three largest trading partners, as well as her reaction to Trump's retaliatory firing of key FBI and DOJ staff. Then, Jen breaks down how RFK Jr. stands to financially benefit from his dangerous anti-vax conspiracy theories if he's confirmed as HHS secretary. Jen is joined by Senator Maggie Hassan to reflect on her powerful speech blasting RFK's false vaccine claims at his confirmation hearing. Finally, Jen shares her conversation with MSNBC Host Chris Hayes about his new book 'The Siren's Call'. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Jen Psaki explains why Trump's actions during his first-week in office made it crystal clear that his campaign promise to lower costs is far from the top of his priorities. Jen is joined by Senator Elizabeth Warren to discuss the letter she penned to Trump calling him out for ignoring his central campaign promise. Next, Former DOJ Prosecutor Ashley Akers joins Jen to react to news that Trump's interim US Attorney in Washington DC is launching "special project" to review the Justice Department’s January 6th cases. Later, Jen breaks down the scrutiny surrounding Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI director, due to his reported role in putting hostage rescue missions in jeopardy. She is joined by Former National Security Adviser John Bolton, Patel's boss during the first Trump administration, to discuss why he believes Patel is unqualified to lead the FBI. Finally, Jen is joined by White House Correspondent Vaughn Hillyard to discuss the latest updates from the House GOP retreat in Florida where lawmakers are gathered to hash out Trump's agenda. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Jen Psaki outlines the GOP's empowerment of insurrectionists pardoned by Trump and the dangerous precedent it sets for future political violence in our country. Next, Jen is joined by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer for a wide-ranging interview, covering topics including Trump's pardons, her fight to protect abortion rights, the risk of proposed tariffs, and more. Then, Former White House Ethics Czar Norm Eisen joins Jen to discuss why he believes Trump's purge of Inspectors General is illegal, and why he thinks they shouldn't just "roll over for Trump's dictatorial decrees". Later, Jen is joined by Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn who shares his reaction to Trump's pardons of thousands of Jan. 6 convicts and why he feels motivated to continue speaking out in face of the "crushing" news. Jen also shares some thoughts on Pete Hegseth's unprecedented confirmation as Defense Secretary in the face of an avalanche of red flags. Finally, Jen reflects on the various individuals who had the courage to push back against Trump in his first week in office. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Amid Trump's inauguration and a flurry of executive orders, Jen Psaki explains why the next four years will be defined by the tension between how Trump sees his power and what he can actually do with that power. Jen is joined by Senator Adam Schiff to discuss President Trump's pardons of hundreds of January 6 defendants, including some of the worst offenders. Next, Jen is joined by Former Senator Claire McCaskill and Former SDNY Attorney Preet Bharara to discuss those pardons and the dangerous precedent they set for the rule of law in this country. Then, Jen is joined by Senator Chris Murphy to discuss the dangerous oligarchy of tech billionaires surrounding Trump, the implications for access to factual information, and the future of TikTok. Later, Jen is joined by Jacob Soboroff to explain Trump's policy plans on immigration as he begins a second term, including his vow to end birthright citizenship. Finally, in light of the death of former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, Jen reflects on some important takeaways from her powerful legacy. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki