The Weekend S2025E76 - Episode 76

7am: Donald Trump is not trying to mask his intentions anymore after urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to bring criminal charges against his perceived political enemies. He specifically named Senator Adam Schiff, former FBI Director James Comey, and New York Attorney General Letitia James, stating "we can't delay any longer." NBC News Digital Justice Reporter Ryan Reilly, and Catherine Christian, former Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan and an MSNBC legal analyst, joins "The Weekend" to discuss.

8am: ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show under pressure from the head of the FCC raised new fears about even more plans to silence critics. In response, Democrats announced new legislation to bolster free speech protections for people targeted by the President. Senator Alex Padilla, one of the senators who introduced this bill, joins "The Weekend" to discuss.

9am: This week Mamdani has received support from top democrats across New York, including Rep. Yvette Clarke, Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, and New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. There are still some key holdouts who have yet to offer their endorsements, including Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Chuck Schumer. Mamdani joins The Weekend to discuss his campaign for Mayor of New York City.