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Way Too Early with Ali Vitali
Hosted by MS NOW, Ali Vitali · EN
“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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Trump suggests pulling Blanche nomination amid GOP standoff
2w ago00:41:30Tap to summarizeJuly 31, 2026 - 5am: Trump suggests pulling Blanche nomination amid GOP standoff Jay Clayton still hasn't taken office as DNI Mandela Barnes quits Democratic primary race for Governor Saudis form military coalition to deter Red Sea attacks The U.S. economy slowed in the second quarter amid continued concern over inflation Commerce Dept. takes equity stakes in 7 private companies Anthropic AI models hacked three outside organizations during tests Fox News Poll: Talarico holds slim lead in Texas Senate race El-Sayed leads Stevens in polls ahead of Michigan primary State Dept. says it will expand access to new U.S. Passports featuring President Trump To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Todd Blanche nomination on hold amid GOP standoff
2w ago00:41:28Tap to summarizeJuly 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 MS NOW Report: Secret Service agents were pressured to covertly surveil former FBI Director James Comey POLITICO: Acting DNI Bill Pulte is reportedly looking for ways to keep his job a little longer, despite Jay Clayton being confirmed by the Senate for the DNI role on Tuesday Senate unanimously passes resolution opposing a pardon or clemency of any kind for convicted sex offender and Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell Talarico agrees to 3 debates, Paxton wants “fair terms” Fox News Polls show Democrats ahead in key Senate races U.S. launches major retaliatory strikes against Iran Poll: 60% oppose U.S. military action in Iran Trump surprised by reports China sending weapons to Iran WSJ: DSA sparking ‘panic’ in the Democratic Party AXIOS: Musk plans massive push for GOP in midterms Obama summer reading list To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →U.S., Iran exchange NEW missile strikes in renewed fighting
3w ago00:41:23Tap to summarizeJuly 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 says he and Trump had "good meeting" Pence gives his thoughts on Iran war Recap of Lindsey Graham funeral Jay Clayton confirmed as new DNI The New York Times is reporting on a surge in immigration arrests taking place at airports across the country Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci to testify before Senate on Covid-19 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is heading to Washington, D.C. to discuss artificial intelligence policy Senate advances Sen. Graham’s Russia sanctions bill NOTUS: Report – DNC lost nearly $29,000 to an email scammer To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Mediators see progress in the talks to end the war between the U.S. and Iran
3w ago00:41:34Tap to summarizeJuly 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 to meet with Netanyahu at White House today Trump asks Supreme Court to allow his executive order restricting mail-in voting Jay Clayton expected to be confirmed by the Senate today Sen. Mitch McConnell reportedly not yet medically cleared to return to work Trump promotes tariffs, mocks affordability – again – in Michigan Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral today in Washington, DC Trump tells Senate Majority Leader Thune to keep Senate in session over so-called ‘SAVE’ Act Former FBI Director James Comey seeks to have Federal indictment dismissed To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →The U.S. and Iran pause attacks as mediators work to bring both sides back to negotiating table
3w ago00:41:31Tap to summarizeJuly 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 state's August 4th primary Seattle food festival shooting Border czar Tom Homan says ICE vetting, training under review after Maine shooting Troy Jackson was chosen as new Maine Senate Democratic nominee Poll: Most Americans think the Iran war will last months or years Trump attacks the press at WHCD DNC cash chaos To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →U.S., Iran trade strikes for the 13th straight night
3w ago00:41:45Tap to summarizeJuly 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 Iran House adopts Iran war powers resolution, fails in the Senate Trump adds new condition to Saudi Nuclear deal Poll: Senator Ossoff leads Rep. Collins in Georgia Senate race White House unveils new tariffs on 60 countries Republican lawmakers can't name a thing President Trump has done wrong White House, Thune clash over the so-called 'SAVE' America Act To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →U.S., Iran trade strikes for the 12th straight day
3w ago00:40:47Tap to summarizeJuly 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 Congressman Jim Jordan accuses former Special Counsel Jack Smith of lying to Congress Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer interview: Trump "wants to end Democratic elections" House passes annual Defense bill, reconciliation framework which includes parts of the so-called SAVE Act To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Hegseth estimates cost of Iran war at $37.5B
4w ago00:41:35Tap to summarizeJuly 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 stance of alleged China meddling Senate Intel Committee advances Jay Clayton for DNI House votes to extend government funding Cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. hit record high To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →Recapping Blanche, Clayton Senate Confirmation hearings
4w ago00:42:24Tap to summarizeJuly 16, 2026 - 5am: Recapping Blanche, Clayton confirmation hearings Preview: Trump primetime address tonight House GOP releases $95B funding bill with no offsets they hope to pass before the midterms More than 100 House Democrats vote to cut aid to Israel VP Vance's Secret service security detail "fed up" with personal and family travel requests U.S., Iran trade strikes for 5th straight day ICE lifts pause on traffic stops pause after Trump criticism Pentagon will begin testing troops for low testosterone To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Transcribe →U.S., Iran trade strikes for 10th straight day
4w ago00:42:15Tap to summarizeJuly 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 50% tariff Secretaries of State from across the nation brace for midterms Sen. Darline Graham says she plans to run for full term Democratic Candidate for Wisconsin Governor David Crowley joins Way Too Early for 1-on-1 interview To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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