Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) joins Morning Joe
Summary
Morning Joe features Senator Tom Tillis discussing his support for Acting AG Todd Blanche’s confirmation despite past concerns, while criticizing Trump administration sycophants in his new book. Governor Maura Healey defends Massachusetts’ new law limiting ICE operations in sensitive areas and warns of economic impacts from ending TPS. The episode also covers the Senate vote on holding Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt and reports on U.S. munitions shortages in the Iran conflict.
Topics discussed
Kia Sorento advertisement
Morning headlines: Iran Strait of Hormuz and Rand Paul
Sen. Tillis on voting to advance Todd Blanche
Debate over 1776 Fund and Jan 6 prosecutions
Trump's pardon power and Blanche's fitness for AG
Criticism of Merrick Garland and Fauci perjury traps
Epstein investigation and Ghislaine Maxwell transfer
IRS immunity for the President and family members
Sen. Tillis on his book and Trump's sycophants
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Gov. Healy on Protect Act and ICE fear in MA
Impact of ending TPS for Haitians in Massachusetts
Rand Paul hearing and potential contempt vote
Ted Lasso Season 4 premiere and cast reunion
Brendan Hunt on shifting focus to women's soccer
Character arcs and global success of Ted Lasso
Report on Trump-Hegseth clash over munitions
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