Lisa Cook, the Fed governor Trump is trying to fire, filed a lawsuit against Trump over her removal, which her suit calls “unprecedented and illegal.” It sets up a landmark legal battle over the independence of the Federal Reserve. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports and is joined by Reverend Al Sharpton for an extended discussion.
August 28, 2025; 6pm: MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the growing crisis at the CDC and the risks to public health. At the same time, outrage mounts after ICE agents detained firefighters while they were battling wildfires. GOP lawmakers also face heated backlash at voter town halls. And later, rapper 2 Chainz and actor Omar Epps join Melber for a wide-ranging conversation.