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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
Michigan Senate primary race goes down to the wire
August 5, 2026 – 5am: Michigan primary race El-Sayed vs. Stevens: Too Close To Call Other Primary races Reflecting Pool latest Trump refuses to say publicly if…
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Michigan voters head to polls for pivotal Democratic primary race
August 4, 2026 - 5am: Michigan Primary Virginia primary Rep. Max Miller not dropping out Trump: Pirro ‘choked’ in reflecting pool case Washington wildfires…
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Blanche reversal: Acting AG ends $1.776B fund and clarifies Trump tax deal
August 3, 2026 - 5am: Blanche reversal: Acting AG ends $1.776B fund and clarifies Trump tax deal DOJ drops reflecting pool charges Republican Senator Bernie…
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Trump suggests pulling Blanche nomination amid GOP standoff
July 31, 2026 - 5am: Trump suggests pulling Blanche nomination amid GOP standoff Jay Clayton still hasn't taken office as DNI Mandela Barnes quits Democratic…
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Todd Blanche nomination on hold amid GOP standoff
July 30, 2026 – 5am: Todd Blanche nomination on hold amid GOP standoff Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the 5th Amendment more than 100 times in GOP-led COVID hearing…
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U.S., Iran exchange NEW missile strikes in renewed fighting
July 29, 2026 - 5am: U.S. and Iran exchange NEW missile strikes in renewed fighting Trump & Netanyahu meet for the first time since Iran war started Zelensky…
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Mediators see progress in the talks to end the war between the U.S. and Iran
July 28, 2026 – 5am: Mediators see progress in the talks to end the war between the U.S. and Iran Trump set to meet with Ukraine’s President Zelensky Trump set…
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The U.S. and Iran pause attacks as mediators work to bring both sides back to negotiating table
July 27, 2026 - 5am: The U.S. and Iran pause attacks as mediators work to bring both sides back to negotiating table Trump heads to Michigan for rally ahead of…
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U.S., Iran trade strikes for the 13th straight night
July 24th, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran trade strikes for the 13th straight night AXIOS: Trump says he is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in…
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U.S., Iran trade strikes for the 12th straight day
July 23, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran trade strikes for the 12th straight day Trump holds rally in Georgia to support Republican Congressman Mike Collins Senate bid…
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Hegseth estimates cost of Iran war at $37.5B
July 22, 2026 - 5am: Hegseth estimates cost of Iran war at $37.5B Trump lifting ban on direct flights to Lebanon Arizona primary elections recap Trump softens…
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Recapping Blanche, Clayton Senate Confirmation hearings
July 16, 2026 - 5am: Recapping Blanche, Clayton confirmation hearings Preview: Trump primetime address tonight House GOP releases $95B funding bill with no…
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U.S., Iran trade strikes for 10th straight day
July 21, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran trade strikes for 10th straight day Officials: Army vet started fire near NYC ICE Federal building Trump hits Canada with new…
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Three U.S. servicemembers killed after Iranian attacks
July 20, 2026 - 5am: Three U.S. servicemembers killed after Iranian attacks latest on the Ukraine/Russia war Andy Burnham to become new Uk Prime Minister today…
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Trump made exaggerated claims about election vulnerabilities in his primetime address
July 17, 2026 - 5am: Trump made exaggerated claims about election vulnerabilities in his primetime address Todd Blanche meets with Epstein accusers Trump's…
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Blanche confirmation hearing and Trump's big primetime speech
July 15th, 2026 - 5am: Preview: Todd Blanche AG confirmation hearing today Trump's big primetime speech ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after multiple deadly…
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U.S. strikes Iran for third consecutive night
July 14, 2026 - 5am U.S. strikes Iran for third consecutive night Trump's Thursday primetime speech Maine ICE fatal shooting Two SCOTUS justices to appear…
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U.S., Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz closure
July 13, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz closure Congressman Ro Khanna detained by settlers in the West Bank The New York Times says…
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U.S., Iran strikes intensify as officials say 'technical talks' with Tehran continue
July 10, 2026 - 5am: U.S., Iran strikes intensify as officials say 'technical talks' with Tehran continue WSJ: Israel shared intel with the U.S. that said it…
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U.S. and Iran trade strikes for second day, Graham Platner drops out
July 9, 2026 - 5am: Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate Race U.S. and Iran trade strikes for a second day Trump says U.S. will let Ukraine make Patriot…
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U.S. launches new wave of strikes against Iran
July 8, 2026 - 5am: U.S. launches new wave of strikes against Iran Trump criticizes NATO, threatens Greenland at Summit Trump to meet leaders of Syria, Ukraine…
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Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to drop out after a woman accused of him of sexually assaulting her
July 7, 2026 - 5am: Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to drop out after a woman accused of him of sexually assaulting her Trump…
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Trump mixes patriotism and partisanship in July 4th speech
July 6, 2026 - 5am: Trump mixes patriotism and partisanship in July 4th speech Trump travels to Turkey tonight for NATO Summit New report finds investors of…
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Trump defends his earnings, U.S. and Iran continue talks
July 2, 2026 - 5am: Trump defends $2B+ earnings Rep. Comer pressed on Trump's financial disclosures MAGA voters voice growing frustration with Trump Trump…
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The Supreme Court upholds Birthright Citizenship; Trump keeps pushing the so-called 'SAVE Act'
July 1, 2026 - 5am: The Supreme Court upholds Birthright Citizenship Trump keeps pushing the so-called 'SAVE Act' House starts recess early after hardliners…
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Overview of Supreme Court rulings and what they mean
June 30, 2026 - 5am: Overview of Supreme Court rulings and what they mean Looking forward to SCOTUS rulings expected today Latest on the twin-earthquakes that…
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The U.S. and Iran agree to end the back-and-forth fighting around the Strait of Hormuz and resume peace talks
June 29, 2026 - 5am: The U.S. and Iran agree to end the back-and-forth fighting around the Strait of Hormuz and resume peace talks The death toll is growing in…
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U.S. Supreme Court hands Trump two major immigration wins, Iran escalates tensions striking ship in the Strait of Hormuz
June 26, 2026; 5am: U.S. Supreme Court hands Trump two major immigration wins At least 235 dead, more than 4,300 injured in aftermath of two earthquakes that…
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Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill sparking chaos, Venezuela rocked by two large earthquakes
June 25, 2026; 5am: Venezuela rocked by two large earthquakes Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill sparking chaos NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte…
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Mamdani allies sweep New York House Primaries
June 24, 2026; 5am: Mamdani allies sweep New York House Primaries Other Primaries: South Carolina, Maryland, Utah House Oversight Committee shares transcript…
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Iran is reportedly prepared to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country
June 23, 2026; 5am: Iran is reportedly prepared to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country Trump reflecting pool vandalism 'conspiracy' NY Primary…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
June 22, 2026; 5am: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation Iran brags that negotiators snubbed VP JD Vance The U.S. Supreme Court expected to…
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JD Vance delays trip to Switzerland for Iran talks, Israel strikes Lebanon overnight
June 19, 2026 - 5am: JD Vance delays trip to Switzerland for Iran talks Israel strikes Lebanon overnight Juneteenth Holiday Obama Presidential Center Opening…
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President Trump and Iran's president sign preliminary agreement to end the war
June 18, 2026 - 5am: President Trump and Iran's president sign preliminary agreement to end the war What the California races for Governor and Los Angeles…
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Questions remain about the agreement between the U.S., Iran as G7 wraps up
June 17, 2026 - 5am: Questions remain about the agreement between the U.S., Iran as G7 wraps up To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign…
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Iran, Ukraine likely to dominate G7 Summit
June 16, 2026 - 5am: Iran, Ukraine likely to dominate G7 Summit Latest on the Air Force B-52 Bomber crash Preview of key Republican primary runoff elections…
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U.S. and Iran reach an initial agreement aimed at ending the war, but it's not a final peace treaty
June 15, 2026 - 5am: U.S. and Iran reach an initial agreement aimed at ending the war... but it's not a final peace treaty To listen to this show and other MS…
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The U.S. and Iran continue sending mixed messages on the status of war
June 12, 2026 - 5am: The U.S. and Iran continue sending mixed messages on the status of war Trump nominated Jay Clayton for DNI, but keeps Bill Pulte in Acting…
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U.S. and Iran trade strikes again, Trump warns more attacks could come
June 11, 2026 - 5am: U.S. and Iran trade strikes again, Trump warns more attacks could come To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up…
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Platner cruises to victory in Maine, Graham wins in South Carolina and Hilton advances in California
June 10, 026 - 5am: Primary Recap Graham Platner cruises to victory in Maine Lindsey Graham wins in South Carolina Steve Hilton advances in California Bill…
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Israel, Iran appear to back away from further escalation; AXIOS reports Trump called Netanyahu to stop new strikes
June 9, 2026 5am: Israel, Iran appear to back away from further escalation; AXIOS reports Trump called Netanyahu to stop new strikes New polling on how…
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Israel and Iran trade strikes in the most significant exchange of fire since April ceasefire
20260608: 5am - Israel and Iran trade strikes in the most significant exchange of fire since April ceasefire To listen to this show and other MS podcasts…
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California Governor's Race Still Too Close to Call
California Governor's Race Still Too Close to Call To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts…
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Pentagon Bars Journalists From Press Office
Pentagon Bars Journalists From Press Office To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by…
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Trump Spends Hours Posting Memes on Social Media
Trump Spends Hours Posting Memes on Social Media To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted…
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Pam Bondi to Face Questions Over Epstein Files Today
Pam Bondi to Face Questions Over Epstein Files Today To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts…
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U.S. Military Carries Out New Strikes in Iran
U.S. Military Carries Out New Strikes in Iran To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by…
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Trump Declares Himself Healthy After Physical
Trump Declares Himself Healthy After Physical To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by…
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Knicks Sweep Cavs, Advance to NBA Finals
Knicks Sweep Cavs, Advance to NBA Finals To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by…
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GOP Abruptly Cancels House Vote on Iran War Powers
GOP Abruptly Cancels House Vote on Iran War Powers To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts…
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Senate GOP to Remove Ballroom Funding From ICE Bill
Senate GOP to Remove Ballroom Funding From ICE Bill To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts…
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Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Kentucky GOP Primary
Rep. Thomas Massie Loses Kentucky GOP Primary To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by…
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Putin Traveling to China Today
Putin Traveling to China Today To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Ukraine Launches Deadly Drone Strike on Moscow
Ukraine Launches Deadly Drone Strike on Moscow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted…
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China Summit Ends With Few Policy Wins
China Summit Ends With Few Policy Wins To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by…
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Trump Attends Bilateral Talks in Beijing
Trump Attends Bilateral Talks in Beijing To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by…
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Trump to Land in Beijing This Morning
Trump to Land in Beijing This Morning To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by…
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Hegseth, Caine to Testify on Iran War Today
Hegseth, Caine to Testify on Iran War Today To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by…
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Trump Rejects Iran Response to U.S. Peace Plan
Trump Rejects Iran Response to U.S. Peace Plan To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted…
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Trump: Ceasefire Intact Despite Strikes
Trump: Ceasefire Intact Despite Strikes To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by…