Why these No Kings rallies looked a little different; Midterm Surprises brewing up north

Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to “shut up,” Trump holds off on Russia sanctions and goes after Zelenskyy, and the No Kings protests run low on energy. Matt Whitlock breaks down Sunday’s biggest political stories in 10 minutes.

In today’s episode:

No Kings 2.0: low energy, an older crowd, and empty bingo halls across America

Republicans push back as Trump holds Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill. Ted Cruz weighs in, and Trump’s Truth Social post blames Zelenskyy, citing peace talks and diesel prices.

Minnesota Senate debate: Michele Tafoya vs. Peggy Flanagan, as Flanagan dodges blame and points at Tim Walz

Michigan Senate: the Squad blames Schumer ahead of time, and does Ayanna Pressley help Abdul El-Sayed?

More questions about Abdul El-Sayed’s associations, plus his attacks on Haley Stevens’ loyalty

Maine Senate: Troy Jackson’s “shut up” moment, an awkward Iran answer, health care plans, and the closing ads

Time Stamps: 

0:00 - Intro

0:49 - No kings, no energy 

2:05 - Trump and Russian energy sanctions