The Briefing with Jen Psaki

Ahead of opening statements in the Trump hush money trial, Jen Psaki breaks down the unprecedented situation that jurors face as Trump attempts to undermine and intimidate them. Legal experts Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal join Jen to preview what we can expect to hear this week. Next, Jen is joined by Governor Gavin Newsom to debut and discuss his new ad raising awareness about the Republican rollback of reproductive rights, among other topics. Later, Jen discusses the House's long-awaited passage of a foreign aid bill and the precarious state of Speaker Mike Johnson's speakership. Finally, John Legend joins the show to talk about his advocacy work for criminal justice reform and why he will be voting for Joe Biden in the presidential election.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

On the first day of Donald Trump's first criminal trial, Jen Psaki explains why the case is both extraordinary and ordinary: extraordinary in its unprecedented nature and circus-like atmosphere, but also ordinary in how it demonstrates a functioning justice system. Former US Attorney for SDNY Preet Bharara joins Jen to unpack the details of the case, from the admissibility of the evidence, to the gag order and jury selection. Next, Norm Eisen joins Jen to break down the narrative arc that prosecutors must outline to jurors. Later, Rep. Dan Goldman joins the show to discuss the case and set the stakes for what may be the only Trump trial before the presidential election. Finally, former Executive Editor for The National Enquirer Lachlan Cartwright joins Jen to outline the news outlet's 'catch and kill scheme' that served to protect, and benefit Donald Trump in the leadup to the 2016 election - and how it connects to the hush money trial. 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 is joined by White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby to break down what's at stake following Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel, discussing what President Biden can do to de-escalate tensions in an already volatile region. Next, Representative Elissa Slotkin joins to provide insight into the reactions on Capitol Hill as House GOP leaders claim they'll finally take up an Israel aid package. Later, Jen is joined by Lanny Davis, legal advisor to Michael Cohen, to preview what to expect in Donald Trump's first criminal trial which begins this week. Finally, Representative Jamie Raskin joins Jen to discuss the dangerous groundwork that Republicans are laying for their effort to interfere in the 2024 election.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Legal experts Lisa Rubin and Sherrilyn Ifill join Jen Psaki to break down Jack Smith's scathing response to Donald Trump's immunity claim, which will be decided by the Supreme Court later this month. Former Army Secretary Louisa Caldera also joins the show to discuss the unprecedented amicus brief he filed, along with other high-ranking former military and civilian officials urging SCOTUS to reject Trump's argument that he's above the law. Next, Jen explains how Trump's ever-changing stance on abortion is rooted in his desire to win at all costs. Later, Senator Sherrod Brown joins Jen to offer his thoughts on the state of the Republican party and the priorities of Ohio voters heading into the presidential election. Finally, Jen comments on the absurd fear-mongering espoused by the right-wing in light of the solar eclipse.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 the hypocrisy of Donald Trump campaigning as a law-and-order candidate while simultaneously supporting amnesty for violent criminals involved in January 6th. Former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano joins Jen to discuss how Trump's sensational claims of a nationwide crime wave are not substantiated by the facts. Next, Jen is joined by legal experts Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal to discuss Trump's last-ditch effort to delay his first criminal trial in New York, just days before it's set to begin. Later, International Rescue Committee President David Miliband joins the show to outline the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza in the midst of war following the Israeli strikes that killed 7 aid workers. Finally, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Jen to discuss a variety of topics, including the stark difference between President Biden's pledge to rebuild the Baltimore bridge using federal funds and Trump's complete lack of a response.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Guest host Michael Steele sits in for Jen this week, addressing Trump's vitriolic rhetoric targeting Judge Juan Merchan, who just expanded an existing gag order on Trump to protect family members of the court in the hush money case in New York. Former Assistant Attorney General for National Security, Mary McCord, and former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner join Steele to discuss the breaking development and later, former assistant attorney general for New York, Tristan Snell, gives his analysis on Trump’s $175M bond, which he posted late in the evening. Former Obama campaign manager, David Plouffe, joins to talk about how Republicans critical of Trump could benefit the Biden campaign. Florida State Rep. Anna Eskamani of talks about State's Supreme Court's dual rulings, putting abortion on the ballot in November while upholding a draconian abortion ban. 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 Donald Trump has been a beneficiary, rather than a victim, of the two-tiered justice system in this country. Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen and legal analyst Kristy Greenberg join Jen to break down the latest in Trump's hush money case, which is set to go to trial on April 15. Next, Jen is joined by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson to discuss the GOP's attempts to discredit the January 6th committee's findings under the direction of Trump. Later, Jen offers her thoughts on NBC's hiring of former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel and the importance of honest, good-faith discourse in the face of election denialism. Finally, former Senator Al Franken joins the show to discuss the current state of our political system as the Republican party veers closer towards becoming the party of Donald Trump.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 cash problems and his ongoing grift-- using other people's money to cover his personal legal expenses. House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Jen to outline the stark differences between the chaos reigning the GOP and the accomplishments uniting the Democratic party. Jen is also joined by Ambassador Michael McFaul to discuss Vladimir Putin's baseless attempt to shift blame for a deadly terrorist attack from ISIS to Ukraine. Next, legal experts Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal join to discuss what to expect in Trump's criminal trials ahead of the bond deadline in his fraud case. Later, Kara Swisher joins Jen to discuss her new book, "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story", including Elon Musk and his echoing of Trump's threatening immigration rhetoric. Finally, Jen is joined by veteran political reporter Amy Chozick to preview her new show on MAX, "The Girls on the Bus," which follows four women journalists on the campaign trail.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

In the wake of Donald Trump's "bloodbath" comments, Jen Psaki explains looks back at his threatening and dehumanizing language to showcase his embrace of political violence. Michael Tyler, Biden campaign communications director, joins Jen to discuss why Trump does not deserve the benefit of the doubt, drawing a stark contrast with President Biden. Next, Jen breaks down the mounting delays in Trump's criminal trials with legal experts Andrew Weissmann and Melissa Murray. Later, Jim Sciutto joins to discuss his new book, "The Return of Great Powers," including the parallels between Trump and foreign autocrats like Vladimir Putin. Jen also discusses the MAGA-takeover of the Republican National Committee and what it means for the 2024 presidential election. Finally, Senator Debbie Stabenow joins Jen for an exit interview ahead of her departure from Congress.  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 how Donald Trump's recent behavior is rooted in his idolization of authoritarian leaders, including Hungary’s Viktor Orban, who he recently hosted at Mar-a-lago. Rep. Adam Schiff joins Jen to discuss what Trump's security vulnerabilities and his desperation for power might mean for a potential second term, among other topics. Next, Jen outlines the right-wing's hypocritical critiques of Biden ahead of special counsel Robert Hur's testimony before Congress. Rep. Dan Goldman joins to preview Hur's testimony and discuss the importance of a former Trump employee's testimony in his classified documents case. Later, Jen discusses Sen. Katie Britt's misleading story about a victim of sex trafficking with independent journalist Jonathan Katz who helped unravel it on TikTok. Finally, Jen analyzes the messaging failures of the royal family as an altered photo of Kate Middleton intensifies an ongoing PR crisis.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki