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U.S. scrambles fighter jets in Syria

The U.S. scrambled fighter jets to protect special operations personnel from a Syrian government bombing on Friday. It’s thought to be the first time U.S. forces felt threatened enough to call in for help. BBC journalist, Kim Ghattas, talks about this and the recent viral photo of a young Syrian boy. ... more Duration: {{video.duration.momentjs}}

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U.S. scrambles fighter jets in Syria

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U.S. scrambles fighter jets in Syria

The U.S. scrambled fighter jets to protect special operations personnel from a Syrian government bombing on Friday. It’s thought to be the first time U.S. forces felt threatened enough to call in for help. BBC journalist, Kim Ghattas, talks about this...

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08/20/16

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Study in contrast: How Bush handled Cindy...

In considering Donald Trump's handling of Gold Star widow Myeshia Johnson, the panel discusses how fmr. President George W. Bush handled anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan.

Morning Joe

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Trump undercuts Gold Star widow in new tweet

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Trump undercuts Gold Star widow in new tweet

In a new interview, Myeshia Johnson, the widow of Sgt. La David T. Johnson, spoke about her phone call with the president. Minutes after her interview, the president tweeted about her remarks.

Morning Joe

10/23/17

Duration: 6:56

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A disgraceful week for White House: Eugene...

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A disgraceful week for White House: Eugene...

The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson discusses his latest column about Trump's 'mindless cruelty to a soldier's widow' and what that says about the president's character.

Morning Joe

10/23/17

Duration: 9:23

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Does Trump spit out controversies du jour...

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Does Trump spit out controversies du jour...

The White House is refusing to acknowledge the mistake by John Kelly when he attempted to discredit Frederica Wilson's account of a call between Trump and the wife of a fallen soldier.

Morning Joe

10/23/17

Duration: 10:38

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Fussell: "Every day is calculated risk"...

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Fussell: "Every day is calculated risk"...

A deadly ambush of four U.S. troops in Niger (as well as Nigerien soldiers) has renewed scrutiny of the American military presence in Africa. Former Navy SEAL Chris Fussell explains why these missions can be so dangerous.

MSNBC Live with Alex Witt

10/22/17

Duration: 3:59

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Rep. Garamendi asks: What are we doing in...

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Rep. Garamendi asks: What are we doing in...

A brewing feud between President Trump and a Democratic congresswoman has caused many to reevaluate the American military presence in Africa. Rep. John Garamendi discusses.

MSNBC Live with Alex Witt

10/22/17

Duration: 2:33

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Search for answers on Niger deaths grows

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Search for answers on Niger deaths grows

Rachel Maddow looks at circumstances and U.S. interests in and around Niger and the increasing demand for answers about the how four American soldiers were killed there.

The Rachel Maddow Show

10/21/17

Duration: 7:07

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John Kelly lied in attack on Rep. Wilson

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John Kelly lied in attack on Rep. Wilson

Rachel Maddow reports the latest developments in the mess Donald Trump has made politicizing military next-of-kin notifications with the fact that Trump chief of staff John Kelly's attack on Rep. Frederica Wilson in his defense of Trump was completely

The Rachel Maddow Show

10/21/17

Duration: 4:08

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Steve Schmidt on Team Trump's Gold Star...

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Steve Schmidt on Team Trump's Gold Star...

After five days of controversy that begin when Trump was asked about the death of four U.S. soldiers, longtime Republican Steve Schmidt blasts Trump's White House for 'taking us into the sewer.'

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

10/20/17

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Four-star Gen. McCaffrey: Trump White...

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Four-star Gen. McCaffrey: Trump White...

Barry McCaffrey, a retired four-star general, responds to the White House Press Secretary saying reporters shouldn't question Chief of Staff John Kelly because he's a four-star general.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

10/20/17

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Sgt. La David Johnson served to give back...

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Sgt. La David Johnson served to give back...

Washington Post political reporter Eugene Scott talks about the life of Sgt. La David Johnson, the man at the center of the Gold Star controversy that has engulfed the Trump White House.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

10/20/17

Duration: 1:37

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Reporter: 'Chilling' to hear White House...

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Reporter: 'Chilling' to hear White House...

Washington Post White House Bureau Chief Philip Rucker says it was 'chilling' to hear Press Secy. Sarah Huckabee Sanders say reporters shouldn't question John Kelly due to his military rank.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

10/20/17

Duration: 0:53

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John Kelly's attack on Democrat Rep....

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John Kelly's attack on Democrat Rep....

Newly surfaced video of Rep. Frederica Wilson disproves an attack on her by Chief of Staff John Kelly who was responding to the Gold Star family controversy that's engulfed Trump's White House.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

10/20/17

Duration: 11:00

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Gen. John Kelly's credibility takes a hit

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Gen. John Kelly's credibility takes a hit

The White House Chief of Staff, Gen. John Kelly, put his credibility on the line for President Donald Trump, and now he is mired in controversy many find grotesque. Christina Greer, Tim O'Brien, and James Peterson join Ari Melber to discuss.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

10/20/17

Duration: 12:51

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Gen. John Kelly now part of White House...

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Gen. John Kelly now part of White House...

Many hoped Chief of Staff Gen. John Kelly would help abate the Trump administration's problem with falsehoods (of which the president is the key offender), but a video has proved Kelly's attack on Rep. Frederica Wilson false.

The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell

10/20/17

Duration: 7:16

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Joe: We must stay focused on what happened...

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Joe: We must stay focused on what happened...

While discussing John Kelly's speech, Joe Scarborough notes the importance of staying focused on what happened at the ambush in Niger that led to the deaths of four U.S. soldiers.

Morning Joe

10/20/17

Duration: 1:05

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John Kelly's 'powerful' speech hit at...

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John Kelly's 'powerful' speech hit at...

While discussing the loss of his son, WH Chief of Staff John Kelly addressed the controversy surrounding the president’s phone call with Myeshia Johnson, the widow of Sgt. La David T. Johnson.

Morning Joe

10/20/17

Duration: 27:54

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Combat veterans respond to John Kelly's...

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Combat veterans respond to John Kelly's...

Retired Four-Star Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey and retired Army Col. Jack Jacobs discuss Gold Star father and White House Chief of Staff John Kelly's defense of Trump's phone call to an Army widow.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

10/19/17

Duration: 7:12

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Gold Star father John Kelly discusses his...

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Gold Star father John Kelly discusses his...

Sharing details of his son's death serving in Afghanistan, W.H. Chief of Staff defended Trump before Trump took to Twitter to feud with the Democrat who criticized his remarks to an Army widow.

The 11th Hour with Brian Williams

10/19/17

Duration: 11:05

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