Opening Arguments with Neal Katyal

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s “hush money” case rejected his bid to delay the trial, ruling after a hearing that proceedings will get underway on April 15. MSNBC’s Ari Melber is joined by former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal for this “Opening Arguments” installment. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump can remain on the Colorado ballot, a decision that the court fast-tracked in contrast to other cases where Trump benefits from a delay. NPR’s Nina Totenberg and former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal join Ari Melber to discuss. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity over criminal election interference charges. In the meantime, the case is on hold, meaning no trial can take place. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal and Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissman . (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

Supreme Court Justices appear skeptical of laws pushed by Republicans that critics say limit free speech. It could signal an imminent setback for conservatives like Florida Governor Ron Desantis who are trying to undercut tech companies’ ability to moderate content on their platforms. Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss. (Bookmark The Beat’s YouTube playlist, updated daily: https://msnbc.com/ari. Connect with Ari on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriMelber IG: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber Merch: msnbc.com/beat5)

Special Counsel Jack Smith filed his reply to Donald Trump’s Supreme Court appeal, citing Trump’s “alleged effort to perpetuate himself in power.” Former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal and former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissman join to discuss. 

Special Counsel Jack Smith filed his reply to Donald Trump’s Supreme Court appeal, citing Trump’s “alleged effort to perpetuate himself in power,” and adding “the charged crimes strike at the heart of our Democracy.” Former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal discusses the filing, saying it shows "every which way you look at it Donald Trump loses." 

A federal appeals court has ruled Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity and can be prosecuted on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election. Former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal joins MSNBC’s Ari Melber to discuss. (Bookmark The Beat’s YouTube playlist, updated daily: https://msnbc.com/ari. Connect with Ari on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriMelber IG: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber Merch: msnbc.com/beat5)

Some Republican lawmakers are openly plotting to steal future elections. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal and former general counsel for the FBI Andrew Weissman to discuss. (Bookmark The Beat’s YouTube playlist, updated daily: https://msnbc.com/ari. Connect with Ari on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AriMelber IG: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber Merch: msnbc.com/beat5)

An appeals court panel denied former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' bid to move his Georgia RICO case from state court to federal court. MSNBC’s Katie Phang reports and is joined by Former Acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal to discuss. (Check out The Beat's playlist: https://msnbc.com/ari Connect with Ari Melber: https://www.instagram.com/arimelber)

In a new filing, Donald Trump urged an appeals court to keep his gag order on pause in his civil fraud trial and accused the judge of “brazen” and “unmitigated” violations of the constitution. Former U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal calls the filing a “extension of the same twisted logic Donald Trump has always used to defend himself.” NYU law professor Melissa Murray also joins MSNBC’s Katie Phang to discuss.