August 8, 2026, 9 AM; August 8, 2026, 9 AM; Michigan Democrats have presented a united front this week- with a special appearance by former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Jocelyn Benson, Abdul El-Sayed, and Haley Stevens all join The Weekend to discuss the party's unity.

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August 8, 2026, 8 AM; The calls come as allegations that Miller abused his ex-wife and young daughter are consuming his campaign. Miller has strongly denied the allegations. If he were to drop out, Ohio Republicans would have until Monday to name a new candidate. But, so far, Miller is refusing to back down. President Trump says he’s not going to weigh in on whether Miller, who worked in the first Trump administration, should drop out or resign. However, several Republican lawmakers have called for Miller to step down, including his former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno. Alex Isenstadt and Jessica Taylor join The Weekend to discuss the scandal that's plaguing the GOP.

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August 8 2026; 7am: The U.S. Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General. Now, President Trump’s former personal lawyer has become the head of the nation’s chief law enforcement agency, while questions remain about whether his focus is on defending the rule of law or continuing to defend his former client. Sabrina Siddiqui, National Politics Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, and MS NOW Political Analyst Kimberly Atkins-Stohr join “The Weekend’ to discuss.

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