.
@brotherjones_
says TN House Speaker Sexton sent attorneys to tell them Jones &
@Justinjpearson
will not come back until 2025 at the next general assembly.
“Now they're gonna say again, we're gonna...make up our own rules...and we may try and refuse to seat you.”
.
@POTUS
said it would be a mistake to expand the number of justices on the Supreme Court because it risks politicizing the judicial branch.
@ElieNYC
has a message: “Don’t worry, Mr. President, because that horse done left the barn.”
Premiering this Sat, May 7th @ 4pm: SYMONE on
@MSNBC
! Join
@SymoneDSanders
as she takes on the day’s biggest headlines, from politics to pop culture.
We hope you'll join Symone at her table for smart and engaging conversations with high-profile guests.
“We’re going to see, for 187 minutes he didn't call a soul and he didn't do thing to stop the insurrection and that's going to be used to infer his support for the insurrectionists.”
@ElieNYC
w/
@MichaelSteele
on Trump's inaction during the insurrection at the capitol.
.
@Glennkirschner2
explains why former President Trump does not have immunity from conviction, following Attorney General Garland’s appointment of Jack Smith as special counsel to investigate Trump.
“There is nothing stopping Jack Smith...from seeking indictments of Trump.”
WATCH:
@CharlieCrist
on Gov. Desantis declining to participate in the ‘Before You Vote’ debate.
“He doesn’t want the exposure of that debate… he’s afraid to debate me & I understand why, ‘cause he’s on the wrong side of history on all of these issues.”
“The Government is likely to say that the classified materials are now in the hands of the 11th circuit, Judge Dearie doesn’t even need to look at them and can proceed with other materials relatively quickly.” -
@JoyceWhiteVance
On this first edition of
#SymoneSays
,
@SymoneDSanders
joins YOU to sit at her table as she discusses all things politics and pop culture with a myriad of high-profile guests. We hope you’ll join us every Saturday & Sunday at 4pmET on
@MSNBC
.
@Justinjpearson
has heard, but not confirmed the rumor that if Shelby Co. commissioners support his reinstatement, their request for $350 mil funding from the TN legislature will be pulled.
“The question for our county commissioners is what price can we be bought for?”
.
@VP
Harris becomes the first woman to give a commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point,
@SymoneDSanders
reminds us of the American history behind Memorial Day.
WATCH:
@VanLathan
talk about the first Black Woman to Win
#BigBrother
@TMackenzieH
, after 24 seasons of the reality show
“Yea, well its reality TV right? So it reflects reality, the biases that exist in America have existed in America for a long time.”
.
@SymoneDSanders
&
@AlenciaJohnson
on the role of Vice President Kamala Harris rallying voters ahead of midterm elections and being a critical champion for reproductive rights.
.
@SymoneDSanders
Says: "In the next 100 days until the election in November, do your research, pull back the layers, ask the questions. But at the end of the day, sweet baby Jesus make sure you go to the ballot box and vote!"
“This alone will move 500,000 black families from a negative net worth to a positive net worth.” -
@ReecieColbert
@ReecieColbert
reacting to President Biden’s student loan debt relief plan: “This has real tangible impact”
Despite every Democratic presidential nominee losing by double digits in Tennessee since 2004, State Rep.
@VoteGloriaJ
believes she can beat incumbent Republican Marsha Blackburn in 2024. She details why.
.
@roywoodjr
says hosting the
#WHCD23
is about spitting the truth as he and America sees it whether it causes controversy or not.
“If the elected officials have a problem, then change the conditions that led to me writing that joke in the first place.”
.
@Yamiche
on the impact of representation:
“It is amazing … when I see little Black girls that come up to me and say your hair is curly! You look like me!”
#SYMONEWHCD
“There is a clear difference between what he [Biden] is doing every day and what the MAGA Republicans elected officials are focused on.”
@jomalleydillon
@JOD46
speaking on
@POTUS
campaigning for democrats ahead of the midterms touting his legislative success.
.
@SymoneDSanders
announces a new series called “Living Black History” that will celebrate the pioneers in our community, who are living Black history right now.
Watch the first part of the new series today at 4pm on
#SYMONE
on
@MSNBC
.
WATCH:
@JoyceWhiteVance
explains why there is no legal reason for a Judge to appoint a ‘special master’ to review the documents seized by the FBI at Mar-a-Lago.
“Special masters are used in cases where attorneys’ offices are searched.”
French Minister of Public Action & Accounts of France
@GabrielAttal
discusses the status of the European Union’s support of Ukraine one year after Russia's invasion.
“What is at stake is...the world's stability...also our common values of freedom and democracy.”
WATCH:
@CheriBeasleyNC
tells
@SymoneDSanders
about her efforts to flip a GOP-held Senate seat in NC.
“I am really excited about where we are, we are feeling a lot of energy in this race.”
There have been 20 mass shootings in this country since Rep.
@JustinJPearson
was expelled from the TN legislature. He speaks about gun legislation he’s working on.
“We’re going to have several pieces of legislation that deal with...red flag laws coming up...on Thursday.”
A decision by New York’s highest court could change the balance of the Congress.
@AriaBranch2
explains how a new congressional map could have a far-reaching impact in 2024 and beyond. She also shares what other cases she is watching for.
“We need our elected officials to step up.”
@JoyceWhiteVance
says the “glacial pace” of our elected officials needs to be improved in an effort to speed up the wheels of justice.
With hours to spare before a government shutdown, the House overwhelmingly passed a short-term funding resolution to keep the government afloat pending Senate approval.
@RepJasmine
voted for the bill and says “it was the best solution" to keep the government open.
The House has failed to pass funding bills as a government shutdown looms.
@SenatorWarnock
call this showdown “chaos at a time when people need us to do the people’s work.”
Extremist and racist rhetoric is fueling attacks just like the shooting in Jacksonville, Florida.
@SymoneDSanders
breaks down what can be done to stop the hate.
WATCH:
@glennkirschner2
reacts to the
#Jan6hearing
presentation of warnings about plans for violence at the Capitol submitted to
@FBI
&
@SecretService
several days before the insurrection that was not acted upon
“This was not a failure it was a calculation.”
#SYMONE
EXCLUSIVE: Dr. Jill Biden publicly comments for the first time on the leaked
#SCOTUS
draft to overturn Roe v. Wade jeopardizing abortion rights nationwide.
Catch the whole interview Saturday, May 7th at 4pm ET on
@MSNBC
on the premiere of ‘SYMONE’:
Hip Hop duo
@flyanaboss
is known for their social media videos that promote their hit song “You Wish.” The two sat down with
@SymoneDSanders
to share how they became a viral sensation.
Baltimore is on track for its first year with fewer than 300 homicides in almost a decade.
@MayorBMScott
explains how the city plans to maintain funding for crucial community violence intervention programs to continue the progress.
New polling shows Americans are desperate for a new party, but many are concerned that it could complicate the 2024 presidential race.
@SymoneDSanders
on the need for local level conversations: "You do not build a party from the top down; you build it from the bottom up."
.
@DavidJollyFL
explains what the so-called anti-woke crusade of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is really about.
“The anti-woke campaign…is racist and homophobic and I think that the Democratic party and those in media who believe this with conviction need to call it that.”
Donald Trump's mugshot is no ordinary image, it's a symbol of accountability in our justice system.
@SymoneDSanders
unpacks the historical events the nation witnessed and why Trump’s Georgia case is an embodiment of the American principle that no one is above the law.”
A major blow to women's rights is happening right now after the Texas Supreme Court blocked Kate Cox’s court-approved exception to the state's abortion ban. Her attorney Marc Hearron of
@ReproRights
shares what options Cox has now, and why it’s a human rights violation.
For nearly two years,
@SymoneDSanders
has carried out her commitment to covering everything you need to know from breaking news and politics to pop culture. She shares her final word for the last edition of
#SYMONE
.
Happy birthday, Symone!!!🥳
Sending you the best birthday wishes as you celebrate another year. Everyone, please show
@SymoneDSanders
some birthday love!💚
.
@RepUnderwood
unpacks the danger of the Republican rules package that includes bills targeting abortion funding, and what House Democrats can do to stop them.
“There are a variety of steps we can take in the House to make sure we blunt the harsh impact of this legislation.”
Rep.
@BennieGThompson
shares his reaction to House Republicans like Rep. Jim Jordan, who are using their power to intimidate DA Bragg.
“He's obstructing justice by interfering with the lawful duties of an elected state official...He's doing it at the behest of Donald Trump.”
“I was getting emotional today just watching her speak and seeing the environment and the people gravitate towards her and what she brought to the White House.”
@HalleBailey
on visiting
@VP
on
#Juneteeth
weekend.
.
@Jrpsaki
reflects on working with the
@WHCA
:
“The majority of the time, they were really incredible partners ... When we were navigating COVID even though that was some of the hardest times, it was also some of the most collaborative...”
#SYMONEWHCD
J6 Committee Chair Rep.
@BennieGThompson
shares his view on the Justice Department’s investigation into Trump in an exclusive interview w/
@SymoneDSanders
.
"I am more comfortable with the fact that the special counsel has been actively engaged in pursuing...all the information."
Minority Leader Jeffries is gathering impeachment managers to strategize a response to the inquiry into
@POTUS
. Rep. Clyburn shares a strong perspective: “This President is being a father to his son...they are trying to demonize fatherhood.”
She’s baaackkk!
@SymoneDSanders
is fresh off her honeymoon and bringing some dynamic guests with her!!! Tune in today and tomorrow at 4PM ET on
@MSNBC
and stream new episodes Mondays and Tuesdays!
@MSNBConPeacock
.
@RepMaxineWaters
explains how the Congressional Black Caucus would like to see
@POTUS
address police violence in addition to last year’s executive order.
“We need the bully pulpit...I'm sure Biden will continue....to pressure legislators to do the right thing.”
Gov.
@iamwesmoore
tells
@SymoneDSanders
“we need to make bigotry expensive” when it comes to erasing the history of African Americans and others.
“There has got to be an economic consequence to bigotry.”
“I wondered what she meant by hope…how she could walk in and say that hope is what she felt.”
@katierogers
shares with
@SymoneDSanders
how
@FLOTUS
remained optimistic as she visited a classroom of Ukrainian refugees in Romania.
Harvard's first Black president was squeezed out of power by a targeted attack on her character and qualifications.
@SymoneDSanders
poses the question: If America's most prestigious university will cave to a bad-faith right-wing mob, is there anyone left who will stand up to one?
Faking it till they make it? 16 Michigan fake electors are now facing felony charges. Watch as
@SymoneDSanders
questions who the true mastermind behind this charade is and why this group was just part of step one in Trump's scheme to overthrow American democracy.
Rep.
@VoteAnnJohnson
believes the acquittal of Texas AG Ken Paxton is a disgrace and slaps the face of the Republican employees, who accused him of corruption in 2020.
“This just proves Texas politics is...hurting all Texans.”
.
@SecretaryPete
discusses the importance of residents in East Palestine, OH receiving accurate information.
“There has been so much...frankly misinformation thrown at this community…that a lot of them are asking who they can even trust."
What do Republicans want? Former Republican Rep.
@WalshFreedom
says it all boils down to cruelty.
“Being mean, being a bully, being a jerk – that plays big time in my former political party.”
@SymoneDSanders
’ response: "Cruelty has consequences."
.
@SenatorWarnock
weighs in on the Biden-Harris Administration’s move against gun violence with the nation's first-ever federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention. He also gives credit to Congressman
@MaxwellFrostFL
, who made waves in introducing the bill to establish the office.
“Unglamorous heavy lifting of grassroots activism”
@shannonrwatts
speaking about the need to hold lawmakers accountable at the polls at every level of government.
.
@JoyceWhiteVance
discusses the importance of available resources for people who live in Monterey Park, CA following the deadly mass shooting.
“It’s important to...have community resources that can help entire communities recover from these incidents.”
.
@goldarosh
shares what viewers can expect from
#QueenCharlotte
: a Bridgerton Story on
@Netflix
and how this story contextualizes the broader Bridgerton universe.
“I describe it as a kind of...the behind the scenes of Bridgerton.”
.
@MorrisChestnut
shares his thoughts on the longevity of The Best Man franchise and the experience with the cast.
“We had no idea we would still be here...I think the audience can tell that we really do enjoy being around each other”
WATCH:
@POTUS
issued a dire warning Thursday night outside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, against the forces threatening to tear our democracy apart. Historian
@BeschlossDC
tells us how the current moment compares to other monumental struggles our nation has faced in the past.
Fontayne Payton says he was inside a store at the outlet mall in Allen, TX when a gunman opened fire on shoppers. He shares his experience with
@SymoneDSanders
.
.
@SymoneDSanders
discusses why the growth in Metro Atlanta is a significant factor in the win for
@ReverendWarnock
in the U.S. Senate race in Georgia.
"It is a diverse electorate. This electorate is a sophisticated electorate."
.
@ReecieColbert
weighs in on the significance of Rep. George Santos’ investigation by federal prosecutors over financial disclosures and loans he made to his campaign as he was running for Congress.
“He is basically a low budget, bootleg Donald Trump.”
“Rome is burning because of Republican extremism. We need to focus on keeping our majorities and continuing to do the work to improve the lives of the American people.”
@harrisonjaim
w/
@SymoneDSanders
on some Democrats criticism of President Biden.
Sen.
@NebraskaMegan
addresses claims that her opposition to banning gender-affirming health care for minors is an ethical violation, because she has a transgender son.
“If they want to fight about that, they can do that in court...being a parent is not a conflict of interest.”
.
@POTUS
and
@VP
are taking action on gun violence with the nation's first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention. Tune in tomorrow at 4pm to watch
@SymoneDSanders
’ sit down with
@QuavoStuntin
& Greg Jackson, who will serve as a deputy director of the office.
Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips announced that he would challenge
@POTUS
for the Democratic nomination for president.
@RepJamesClyburn
calls this move disrespectful.
“Obstructionist.. And they don't want to help”
@MollyJongFast
points out how many Republicans voted against a bill that would fund the FDA to help with the baby formula crisis.
“You can't just tell them that we need more Senators, do you want more Senators that look like Joe Manchin, or do you want more Senators that look like Elizabeth Warren, and how do we do that? We tell them the truth.”
@DeeTwoCents
w/
@SymoneDSanders
Coco Gauff is the newest U.S. Open champion and only the third American teenager to win the U.S. Open women's final.
@SymoneDSanders
sends congratulatory wishes to the 19-year-old tennis star!
“I’m tired, frankly, of these Trump acolytes after the fact…being able to make money off of what they knew.”
@DeeTwoCents
didn’t hold back when responding to news of Mark Esper releasing a tell all book.
Today’s the day! SYMONE Premieres at 4pm ET as
@SymoneDSanders
discusses the unprecedented
#SCOTUS
draft leak that appears to put abortion rights in jeopardy with
@FLOTUS
on
@MSNBC
! Here’s a sneak peek:
.
@EPAMichaelRegan
explains the need to hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the cleanup of the polluted area for the east Palestine, OH community.
“We're going to use all of our enforcement authority to be sure that they foot the bill for cleaning up this mess.”
.
@ReecieColbert
breaks down the choice voters face in the 2024 presidential election.
“Voters are...going to be picking between
@POTUS
, or the criminally indicted, twice-impeached insurrectionist president [Trump] or the guy who hates Mickey Mouse [DeSantis].”
There are some people on Fox News that would have you believe that
@POTUS
has accomplished nothing in his nearly four years in office.
@SymoneDSanders
shares her formal rebuttal to that insane assertion.
.
@Kendrick38
says he made just $86 from his residual checks, which is why he’s on strike. He also exposes the “facade” that’s maintained in Hollywood.
“Most of these people...are...trying to look like they got a lot of money so that people want to be them.”
“Republican elected officials know that the science and data we are seeing every day, are problematic”
@Madrid_mike
says the majority of Republicans won't admit that widespread access to military weapons of WAR is a problem
.
@RepJasmine
went viral this week for her comments skewering the first impeachment inquiry hearing. She speaks to House Democrats’ strategy to show that Republicans’ inquiry was just another distraction for the American people.
.
@JoyceWhiteVance
&
@charlie_savage
break down special master Judge Raymond Dearie’s first courthouse session with DOJ and Trump attorneys, and the timeline for his review of thousands of documents from Mar-A-Lago investigations’ timeline.
.
@GovInslee
says Washington state will continue to distribute mifepristone even if the Supreme Court decides to side with the TX judge’s ruling of removing access to this abortion pill.
“Once it is in our possession, the FDA doesn’t have authority to preempt...state law.”
.
@SenWhitehouse
discusses the debt ceiling limit negotiations and urges McCarthy to “take the hand grenade off the table.”
“When you're looking at the global economic consequences of it...that may make Speaker McCarthy come to his senses...”
.
@SymoneDSanders
lays out why she thinks Fulton County DA Fani Willis knows exactly what she's doing, despite a Georgia judge saying he's skeptical of DA Willis’ plan to put Donald Trump and 18 of his allies on trial next month.
“It is ironic that suddenly they find that the FBI is corrupt” Rep. Shontel Brown
@RepShontelBrown
w/
@SymoneDSanders
on hypocrisy of GOP lawmakers’ aggressive criticism of law enforcement in response to Mar-a-Lago search.
“At the end of the day, we did our job, we won, and the American people made it clear that they still believe in the republic.” DC MPD Officer Daniel Hodges w/
@SymoneDSanders
talking about Donald Trump &
#Jan6theHearings
WATCH: .
@SymoneDSanders
says this election day it’s time to step up for democracy.
“Our democracy is on the line. That is not a political statement. That is a fact… and it all boils down to you. Please vote. Your participation will make a difference.”
“I'm proud of what we are doing together and separately. I think it's going to make our third album that more special.”
@ChloeBailey
w/
@SymoneDSanders
on the success she and her sister
@HalleBailey
are having as performing artists
Amazon Union President Chris Smalls (
@Shut_downAmazon
) explains what union workers want and why the history of unions is important to help workers in the present day.
"We look at the bigger picture...if we can protect ourselves, other...industries will follow suit."
“We’re not afraid to be ourselves anymore. We are embracing all the challenges that come with growth.”
@ChloeBailey
w/
@SymoneDSanders
on the success she and her sister
@HalleBailey
are having as performing artists.
“We are proving the doubters wrong because we are actually building community. We’re taking the principles of true organizing to build relationships to talk to people about the issues they’re facing,”
@Booker4KY
with
@SymoneDSanders
on his campaign for U.S. Senate.