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"People are dying. People are not okay."

In an emotional interview with Don, former Florida Senate candidate Angie Nixon opens up about her election defeat, the pain of falling short, and why she's determined to keep fighting for struggling Americans.

Nixon makes a passionate case for Medicare for All and expanded mental health services, warning Democratic leaders not to squander the opportunity voters have given them.

She admits she's hurt that she didn't make it to Washington, but delivers a powerful promise: "I'm kind of hurt that I didn't make it, but Imma fight like hell from the outside."

With millions of Americans struggling to access healthcare, Nixon says political leaders can no longer afford to ignore the suffering of ordinary people.

GUEST: Angie Nixon, former Florida State Representative

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing EIGHT articles of impeachment, and his furious response from the Pentagon is raising even more questions.

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced impeachment charges against Hegseth over the war with Iran, alleged violations of the War Powers Resolution, and accusations of abuse of power.

Hegseth has dismissed the impeachment effort as a political stunt, launching a personal attack on the Republican congressman behind it.

Senator Cory Booker joins Don live to react to the impeachment push, the war with Iran, and the growing questions about accountability inside the Trump administration.

What does it mean when a Republican congressman moves to impeach Trump's own defense secretary? Does Hegseth have the support to survive this challenge? And what responsibility does Congress have to hold the Pentagon accountable?

GUESTS: Senator Cory Booker; Shawn Skelly, retired Navy Commander and former senior Defense Department official

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From Hollywood superstar to MAGA celebrity. British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 years and six months behind bars after being convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.

But Brand's fall from grace raises another extraordinary question: How did a man facing serious sexual charges become a celebrated figure in Donald Trump's MAGA movement?

Earlier this year, Brand received a standing ovation at a black-tie gala at Mar-a-Lago, where he was celebrated as a defender of freedom. He had also cultivated close ties with prominent MAGA figures, including Donald Trump Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Now, following his conviction and sentencing, conservative commentator Megyn Kelly is publicly defending Brand, calling his punishment an outrage and suggesting he was the victim of a political witch hunt.

In this special report, Don, with journalist Greg McKenzie, examines Brand's extraordinary transformation from British television provocateur to MAGA personality, the criminal case that ended in his conviction, and the political figures who rallied around him.

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Pete Hegseth is under fire, and the pressure on Donald Trump's administration is only growing.

As Hegseth faces possible impeachment, his latest public appearance is raising even more questions about his leadership, judgment, and future in the Trump administration.

Don Lemon breaks down Hegseth's latest public appearance, the controversy surrounding him, and the growing calls for accountability.

Plus, former Florida State Representative Angie Nixon joins Don Lemon for a candid conversation about her election defeat.

Nixon reflects on what went wrong, the lessons learned from her campaign, and what her loss reveals about the political landscape in Florida. What's next for her political future, and where does the Democratic Party go from here?

GUEST: Angie Nixon, former Florida State Representative

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Pete Hegseth is facing a new impeachment push following allegations that Donald Trump's war in Iran was illegal.

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has reintroduced articles of impeachment against the Defense Secretary, raising the prospect of a House vote and a major confrontation over Trump's military decisions.

The move puts Hegseth's leadership, the administration's justification for the war, and Congress's constitutional authority to authorize military action under renewed scrutiny. Don breaks down the impeachment push, the questions surrounding Trump's military campaign, and what this could mean for Hegseth's future in the administration.

Could a Republican-led impeachment effort gain support across party lines? Will Congress move forward with a vote? And how will the White House respond?

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Democrats have just delivered a historic midterm victory. But instead of celebrating, they're facing a growing battle over who should lead the party.

More than one million people have signed an online petition urging House Democrats not to elect Hakeem Jeffries as the next Speaker. Meanwhile, newly elected progressive lawmakers are refusing to commit their support, raising serious questions about the direction of the Democratic Party.

Former Congressman Jamaal Bowman joins Don to discuss the growing controversy surrounding Jeffries, the pressure for generational change, and whether Democratic leaders are listening to the voters who helped bring them back to power.

Bowman, a former progressive member of Congress who has publicly challenged the Democratic establishment, offers his perspective on the growing divide between party leadership and its progressive wing.

GUEST: Jamaal Bowman, former Congressman

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Democratic strategist Mike Nellis joins Don in the aftermath of the midterm elections, as Democrats celebrate major victories and questions grow about Donald Trump's political future.

With Democrats claiming historic gains in Texas, South Carolina and state legislatures across the country, Nellis argues that Trump's own political strategy has backfired and that MAGA's grip on American politics is beginning to weaken.

But Nellis has a warning for Democrats: don't get cocky. He lays out a strategy for the next two years: investigate Trump's corruption, force the president to take a public stand on legislation intended to help working Americans, and demand greater accountability from Democrats themselves.

Is this really the beginning of the end for Trump's political dominance? How much damage has he done to the Republican Party? And can Democrats build on their midterm victories heading into 2028?

GUEST: Mike Nellis

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A new week in Washington, and the political turmoil is only getting bigger. Democrats are returning to Capitol Hill after a historic midterm victory, but instead of celebrating, the party is confronting a growing leadership battle.

More than one million people have signed a petition urging Democrats not to elect Hakeem Jeffries as the next Speaker of the House. Newly elected progressive lawmakers are refusing to commit their support, while Chuck Schumer faces mounting questions about his future as Senate Democratic leader.

Can Jeffries and Schumer unite their party, or is a new generation demanding a different direction?

Meanwhile, Donald Trump's White House is undergoing a major shake-up. Stephen Miller officially takes over as White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles. And already, another longtime Trump ally is heading for the exit. Miller's expanded influence raises serious questions about the future of Trump's immigration crackdown, executive power and government accountability.

Skye Perryman, president and CEO of Democracy Forward, joins us live to discuss Miller's rise to power, the legal battles surrounding Trump's policies and what Congress can do to hold the administration accountable.

Don breaks down the growing leadership battles in both parties, the pressure facing Jeffries and Schumer, and what these developments mean for the next two years in Washington.

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joins Don after winning reelection and helping deliver Pennsylvania's first Democratic trifecta since 1978. He says Pete Hegseth should be fired, calls on the new Democratic Congress to deliver real accountability, and says Trump is "clearly losing his grip."

Shapiro also lays out his first move with full control in Harrisburg: raising Pennsylvania's $7.25 minimum wage to $15 an hour. He also explains why JD Vance can't "get the stink of Trump off" him now.

GUEST: Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania

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Martin Luther King III joins Don for a conversation about the historic 2026 midterm elections, his father's enduring legacy and what this defining moment means for the future of America.

As the nation reflects on the election results, King discusses the significance of Black political representation, the generations who fought to break down barriers and the extraordinary progress made in the struggle for equality.

What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. make of this moment in American history? How much closer are we to realizing his dream? And what challenges remain in the fight for justice and equal opportunity?

In a moving conversation, Don and King explore the significance of these electoral milestones, the power of political representation and why Dr. King's vision remains as relevant today as ever.

GUEST: Martin Luther King III

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