Can Trump actually declare a national emergency to seize control of the midterms?
July 17, 2026
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12:06Now PlayingCan Trump actually declare a national emergency to seize control of the midterms?
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as posted by the channelPresident Trump delivered a torrent of lies about our election security in his primetime speech last night. MS NOW Senior White House Reporter Vaughn Hillyard has more details. Hofstra University Law Professor James Sample, former Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the FBI Michael Feinberg and Senior Editor for The Atlantic Hanna Rosin join Katy Tur with their reaction and analysis.
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