A federal appeals court blocks a judge’s demand for accountability in the Trump Administration’s escalating immigration crackdown. And Trump’s DOJ is relentlessly purging any remaining employees who aren’t vocal allies of the President, firing two more prosecutors for accurately describing the events of January 6th. The Weeknight hosts and guests break it down.
October 29, 2025 7pm: Rep. Robert Garcia joins The Weeknight as new reporting reveals Trump’s DHS is pushing misleading propaganda videos to glamorize deportations. Plus, the latest on the investigation into Trump’s $230M DOJ settlement demand. And, as Trump carries out his demo of the East Wing for a gilded ballroom, SNAP food assistance and other critical programs are on the line for millions of Americans. Sen. Richard Blumenthal joins The Weeknight as the government shutdown drags into its fifth week.
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