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Way Too Early with Ali Vitali
“Way Too Early” covers both the day’s inside-the-beltway political news as well as the critical stories shaping the national conversation leading into “Morning Joe.”
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- Way Too Early with Ali Vitali
5 days until the midterm elections
October 29, 2026: 5am — 5 days until the midterm elections To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple…
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Talarico and Trump hold dueling rallies in Lubbock, Texas
October 28, 2026: 5 am — Talarico and Trump hold dueling rallies in Lubbock, Texas To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW…
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Trump attacks Obama during rally in Mississippi, defends White House renovations
October 27, 2026 - 5am: Trump attacks Obama during rally in Mississippi, defends White House renovations To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without…
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Trump attacks Abdul El-Sayed with Anti-Islamic rhetoric at rally
October 26, 2026 - 5am: Trump attacks Abdul El-Sayed with Anti-Islamic rhetoric at rally To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for…
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Trump defends Ramaswamy attack ad again at Iowa rally
October 23, 026 - 5am: Trump defends Ramaswamy attack ad again at Iowa rally To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW…
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Trump heads to Iowa after bizarre rally in South Carolina
October 22, 2026 - 5am: Trump heads to Iowa after bizarre rally in South Carolina To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW…
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Trump approval hits new low as he continues campaign tour of red states
October 21, 2026 - 5am: Trump approval hits new low as he continues campaign tour of red states To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign…
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Trump campaigns in Kansas, makes false and misleading statements
October 20, 2026 - 5am: Trump campaigns in Kansas, makes false and misleading statements To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for…
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Trump defends plans to ease Russia sanctions
October 19, 2026: 5am — Trump defends plans to ease Russia sanctions To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on…
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GOP panic setting in over midterms as Trump begins blame game
October 16, 2026 – 5am: Oregon school shooting GOP panic setting in over midterms as Trump begins blame game Elon Musk has donated $158M to GOP PACs for Ken…
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Trump campaigns in Arizona and Montana
October 15, 2026 – 5am: Trump campaigns in Arizona and Montana Trump mocks affordability, lies about inflation Fox News Poll: Trump approval falls to 36% Iran…
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Judge indefinitely reverses White House media ban in big win for press
October 14, 2026 – 5am: MS NOW: Judge reverses White House’s ban on press Trump rallies in Alaska as Senate race tightens Trump downplays affordability crisis…
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Trump holds rally in Ohio for second time in 10 days
October 13, 2026 – 5am: Trump holds rally in Ohio for second time in 10 days Trump says Russia & Ukraine agree to ‘energy ceasefire’ Trump-Putin diesel deal…
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Trump attacks Zelensky as he receives major pushback on Russian diesel deal
October 12, 2026 – 5am: Trump continues red state rallies ahead of midterms Trump says Russia & Ukraine agree to ‘energy ceasefire’ Kyiv says attacks continue…
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Debates in Michigan and Georgia dominated by personal attacks
October 8, 2026 – 5am: Trump approval continues to sink Debates in Michigan and Georgia dominated by personal attacks, insults MS NOW: ‘The Red State route to…
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Trump tries to walk back 'take out' Los Angeles, San Diego comments at another Texas rally
October 8, 2026 – 5am: Trump rallies for Paxton in third Texas trip in a month Trump tries to walk back 'take out' Los Angeles, San Diego comments at another…
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Trump campaigns in Texas again as more races shift towards Democrats
October 7, 2026 – 5am: The Cook Political Report and Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifts key races towards Democrats Trump to hold rally in San Antonio today…
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Trump rallies for Republicans in Nebraska
October 6, 2026 – 5am: Trump rallies for republicans in Nebraska Trump suggests letting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego Paxton claims DC is…
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Trump reverses course, tells Republicans to vote by mail
October 5, 2026 – 5am: Trump reverses course, tells Republicans to vote by mail Trump voters say they are disappointed with President Trump Trump to campaign…
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Trump campaigns for candidates in Texas, Oklahoma
October 2, 2026 – 5am: Trump campaigns for candidates in Texas, Oklahoma MS NOW: ‘Trump’s midterm blitz begins far from battlegrounds’ by Jake Traylor Karl…
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Trump heads to Texas after Paxton called him a ‘drag’ in leaked audio
October 1, 2026 – 5am: Sen. Schmitt was warned that Jack Smith’s texts were unvetted Trump heads to Texas after Paxton called him a ‘drag’ in leaked audio…
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GOP attempt at 'gotcha' moment backfires at Jack Smith hearing
September 30, 2026 – 5am: GOP attempt at 'gotcha' moment backfires at Jack Smith hearing Speaker Johnson promises more of the same if GOP stays in control of…
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FBI data breach fuels fears of harm to its employees: NYT
September 29, 2026 - 5am FBI data breach fuels fears of harm to its employees: NYT FBI co-deputy director Andrew Baileey resigns War with Iran is entering its…
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U.S. Ambassador says Trump offered to sell arms to China
September 28, 2026 – 5am: Trump sats he expects U.S.-Iran talks this week: AXIOS 5 arrested in UK on suspicion of preparing a terror plot NYT: U.S. Ambassador…
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Trump hosts state dinner for Xi, praises Chinese state media
September 25, 2026 – 5am: Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s White House media ban Trump hosts state dinner for Chinese President Xi Semafor: ‘Trump-Xi meeting…
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Judge rules Trump must lift ban on media outlets
September 24, 2026 – 5am: Judge rules Trump must lift ban on media outlets Kennedy Center closure extended for at least another week Tech leaders urge effort…
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Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in UN speech
September 23, 2026 – 5am: Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in UN speech U.S. and Iranian officials meet to discuss war Trump meets Middle East leaders amid…
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Trump to address world leaders at U.N. General Assembly
September 22, 2026 – 5am: · Trump to address world leaders at U.N. General Assembly · War with Iran nears 8th month · Trump media ban lawsuit set for court…
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Trump decides against joining Saudis strikes against Houthis: Report
September 21, 2026 – 5am: · Trump faces busy week of meetings as U.N. gathers · Trump to meet Zelensky, not scheduled to meet with Netanyahu this week · NYT…
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FL GOP Congresswoman releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policy
September 18, 2026 – 5am: FL GOP Congresswoman releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policy Poll: Moody and Nixon tied in U.S. Senate race Sen…
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Trump lashes out after Fed raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
September 17, 2026 – 5am: Trump lashes out after Fed raises rates for the first time since 2023 JD Vance pleads with voters: “Give us another chance” Trump…
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Democrats grill FBI Director Kash Patel in contentious hearing
September 16, 2026 5am: Democratic Senators grill FBI director Kash Patel at hearing Trump blasts Supreme Court for vote by mail ruling Trump-appointed Kennedy…
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Trump dismisses AI concerns as a 'hoax'
September 15, 2026 – 5am: Supreme Court rejects Trump’s vote by mail restrictions Trump dismisses AI concerns as a 'hoax' Trump privately met with OpenAI’s Sam…
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Trump double downs on $5,000 'pledge' to voters for GOP win
September 14, 2026 – 5am: Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with packed agenda Lawmakers face growing calls for AI guardrails Trump is doubling down on $5,000…
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Trump's midterm convention wraps up with a pledge to cheat and calls for Democrats to be shot
September 11, 2026 – 5am: 25 years later: Reflections on 9/11 terrorist attacks Trump to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon Trump's midterm…
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Trump promises voters $5000 for GOP win at Republican midterm convention
September 10, 2026 – 5am: Trump headlines Republican midterm convention, promises voters $5,000 if GOP wins Tim Scott gives ‘animated’ speech Democrat John…
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U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers after Tehran targeted Navy ships
September 9, 2026 - 5am: U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers after Tehran targeted Navy ships Trump bans some Canadian imports amid escalating trade war Financial…
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Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. amid trade war
September 8, 2026 – 5am: Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. amid trade war Trump’s Labor Day posing spree on ‘Truth Social’ Trump claims gas prices…
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VP JD Vance refuses to call Iran war a ‘war’ or give timeline for end to fighting
September 4, 2026 – 5am: VP JD Vance refuses to call Iran war a ‘war’ or give timeline for end to fighting POLITICO: Republicans accept that Iran war will last…
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Trump, White House preparing for Democratic congress, investigations: Reports
September 3, 2026 – 5am: Iran fires on Gulf neighbors after U.S. strikes Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz to the ‘Trump Strait’ WSJ: Hegseth extends…
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Two House Democrats vote to save GOP agenda
September 2, 2026 – 5am: Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary Incumbent Democrats win primaries in Massachusetts Two House Democrats…
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
September 1, 2026 – 5am: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns Trump downplays resumption of Iran strikes Bessent looks to G20 Summit allies for Iran sanctions…
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U.S., Iran trade strikes for the first time in a month
August 31, 2026 – 5am: U.S., Iran trade strikes for the first time in a month WAPO: Military leaders want against extending Iran operations Trump announces…
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Iran war reaches 6 months with no end in sight
August 28, 2026 – 5am: Iran war reaches 6 months with no end in sight Judge gain blocks Trump’s bid to restrict mail-in voting Speaker Johnson claims GOP has…
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Trump hosts fundraiser for Ken Paxton in Texas
August 27, 2026 – 5am: Deadly Nepal-Tibet mudslide Trump hosts fundraiser for Ken Paxton in Texas today Texas Senate Poll: Talarico leads Paxton in key…
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Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff
August 26, 2026 – 5am Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate runoff Mike Mazzei wins GOP nomination for Oklahoma Governor Poll: Just 13% of Americans…
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SCOTUS ruling on mail-in voting, Ted Cruz bucks Blanche on Abortion
August 25, 2026 – 5am: SCOTUS allows Trump’s mail-in voting executive order to move forward Bessent threatens new sanctions against Iran Canada to announce…
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Trump's plan to lower beef prices sparks major backlash
August 24, 2026 – 5am: The Economist/YouGov: Trump’s net approval rating is negative in 47 out of 50 states Rancher, Republicans criticize Trump’s beef import…
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The White House deals with major economic pressure home and abroad
August 21, 2026 – 5am: The White House deals with major economic pressure home and abroad Trump Admin. Continues to blame Biden for economic issues nearly 2…
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Trump threatens Iran with 'Economic D-Day'
August 20, 2026 – 5am: Trump threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ Trump says he plans to meet with Kim Jong Un this year Trump takes press corps on tour of…
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Trump says U.S. has no talks planned with Iran
August 19, 2026: 5am — Trump says U.S. has no talks planned with Iran To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on…
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Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on strait deal
August 18, 2026: 5 am — Trump threatens Oman as it works with Iran on strait deal To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW…
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Trump orders scale back of joint drills with South Korea
August 17, 2026: 5am — Trump orders scale back of joint drills with South Korea To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW…
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Wife of sailor who jumped overboard the USS Lincoln shares texts: MS NOW Exclusive
August 14, 2026 – 5am: Iran latest: U.S. military has lost roughly 25% of its reaper drones: WAPO USS Lincoln latest: Wife of sailor who jumped overboard…
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Stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz continues
August 13, 2026 – 5am: Stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz continues CIA had ‘low confidence’ in Iranian threat against Trump: WAPO White House Press Secy…
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MAJOR UPSET: David Crowley wins Democratic nomination for Wisconsin Governor, beats DSA candidate Francesca Hong
August 12, 2026 – 5am: David Crowley wins Democratic nomination for Wisconsin Governor, BEATS DSA candidate Francesca Hong Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins…
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Assassination threat against President Trump forced plane switch and secret flight from Turkey
August 11, 2026 - 5am: Assassination threat against President Trump forced plane switch and secret flight from Turkey Trump emphasizes economic pressure on…
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Trump 'low-keying it' with Iran, focuses on economic pressure
August 10, 2026 - 5am: Trump 'low keying it' with Iran, focuses on economic pressure: AXIOS Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan Cuba Task Force Wisconsin voters…
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Senate stacks agenda before recess
August 7, 2026 – 5am: Senate stacks agenda before recess GOP-led Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt Rep. Andy Ogles loses his GOP primary in…
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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary, calls for unity
August 6, 2026 – 5am: Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary, calls for unity Democratic party’s next test: Wisconsin Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in “final…