In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court's conservative supermajority struck down the decades-old affirmative action policy in college admissions. The ruling undercuts the court's own recent precedent, contradicting the claims many GOP-appointed Justices made about honoring precedent in their confirmation hearings. MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber breaks down the … [Read more...]
See GOP justices debunked: ‘Diversity is discrimination’ claim drives new Affirmative Action ban
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court's conservative supermajority struck down the decades-old affirmative action policy in college admissions. The Supreme Court's rightward shift on issues like abortion means it's increasingly out of step with Americans, creating a credibility crisis for the court. MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber breaks down the decision and … [Read more...]
Trump Trial ‘Disaster’: See Ken Starr ‘Punch Himself In The Face’ On Senate Floor | MSNBC
In this “The Beat Breakdown: Trump on Trial”, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports on Trump's first full day presenting the President’s defense against allegations of “high crimes” for the Ukraine plot. Melber breaks down the key moments, including why defense attorney Ken Starr was a “disaster” on his “abuse of power argument, what happened when Rudy Giuliani was … [Read more...]
Ken Starr: President Donald Trump Can Be Indicted | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC
On the 20th anniversary of President Bill Clinton’s impeachment, former Special Prosecutor Ken Starr joins Ari Melber. Starr tells Ari Melber he still believes a sitting President can be indicted if there’s enough evidence and that Bob Mueller is “a person of complete integrity” who should be allowed to “do his job”. Ari Melber questions Starr on his own Clinton impeachment … [Read more...]
Isolated: New Heat On Clarence Thomas Over Wife’s MAGA Rally Admission
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is under fire after his wife admitted to attending the January 6th MAGA rally that preceded the insurrection at the Capitol. MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined the by former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance to discuss whether this revelation has any bearings on Thomas’ recent … [Read more...]
Secret Plot: New Clarence Thomas Scandal Over Wife’s Texts With Trump White House
Leaked text messages reveal Ginni Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, urged Trump's Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, to find ways to overturn the 2020 presidential election. MSNBC’s Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports on the legal significance of Thomas' texts, and the wider questions facing Justice Thomas. … [Read more...]
As Clarence Thomas Scandal Expands, Judiciary Chair Says Thomas’ Wife Should Testify
As more Democrats call on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from any cases about the insurrection, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Democratic Senator Dick Durbin, joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss the controversy surrounding Justice Thomas, as well as the confirmation vote for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. » Subscribe to MSNBC: … [Read more...]
After Racist Juror Busted, Black Man Still Facing Execution In Oklahoma
Oklahoma is resuming the death penalty after a range of controversies, and Julius Jones is facing a November execution for murder, despite credible evidence of racism on the jury and reasonable doubt in his case. According to a juror on the case, another juror used the "N-word" about Jones during the trial, advocated racial lynching, and immediately convicted him. MSNBC’s Chief … [Read more...]
Joy Behar Dishes On Trump’s Wedding And Why He’s ‘An Anarchist’ | The Beat With Ari Melber | MSNBC
Co-Host of “The View” on ABC, Joy Behar sits down with Ari Melber ahead of midterm elections to discuss everything from possible 2020 Democrat contenders, to gun control, to Fred Armisen’s impression of her on SNL. Behar, who has interviewed Donald Trump several times, tells Ari Melber about his second wedding and says she doesn’t see Trump as a Republican or a Democrat, but as … [Read more...]