Outrage as Trump Tests Ploy to Loot Taxpayer Funds

from The Beat with Ari Melber · host Chai Komanduri, Maxwell Zeff

May 19, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by political strategist Chai Komanduri to discuss the one GOP House primary that is expected to be a litmus test for President Trump’s power over the Republican Party. Plus, a federal jury rejects Elon Musk’s $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. 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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MS NOW’s Ari Melber is joined by political strategist Chai Komanduri to discuss the one GOP House primary that is expected to be a litmus test for President Trump’s power over the Republican Party.

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