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August 3, 2026; 7pm: Donald Trump hits new lows to protect his ego, doubling down on support for the DOJ's controversial "slush fund" after his acting attorney general claimed it had been rescinded. Former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou and Media Matters President Angelo Carusone join The Weeknight to react. Plus, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is spotted leaving the White House after Trump publicly criticized her for acknowledging that the damage to the Reflecting Pool was the result of a "flawed" installation—not criminal vandalism. Skye Perryman joins the table to explain why the controversy extends far beyond a single monument.
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