Lemon LIVE at 5 | Cory Booker Destroys Trump's Big Ugly Bill - June 30th, 2025
Trump’s disastrous “Big Beautiful Bill” is still being debated on the Senate floor. In addition to tax cuts for the wealthy, this bill will give more money to ICE and other immigration enforcement while slashing health, nutrition, education, and clean energy programs from the rest of us.
Don is on vacation this week so please welcome our guest host for the evening, Jolly Good Ginger! He will be speaking with Senator Cory Booker and, who knows, maybe some other Senators will drop by as well. Tune in and see!
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LEMON DROP | Montel Williams on New Book, Racism in the U.S. & the 2024 Election
Don Lemon sits down with the one and only Montel Williams for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation. They talk about Montel’s new book and the life experiences that shaped it, from his groundbreaking military career to his journey in media. Then, they turn to the 2024 election and Montel’s candid thoughts on the state of racism in America today. Insightful, unfiltered, and deeply personal, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
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HOT TOPICS | Trump's Big UGLY Bill is a DISASTER! - June 30th, 2025
Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” is headed for a Senate showdown, and if passed, it could strip millions of Americans of their Medicaid coverage. After a marathon late-night debate, Republicans are scrambling to push through this massive tax package, the crown jewel of Trump’s second-term agenda. But who actually benefits? And who gets left behind? Don is off today, but Jennifer Welch from the I’ve Had It podcast is stepping in to break it all down with her signature wit. Get ready for receipts, rants, and real talk, because this bill isn’t just ugly, it’s dangerous.
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The Week With Monique | Who Will They Come For Next?!
Legal analyst Monique Pressley is back with another episode of The Week With Monique to bring you some sharp insight and hard truths about the latest Supreme Court ruling, this time, limiting nationwide injunctions in a case involving birthright citizenship. What does this mean for constitutional rights, and how much power are we handing over to a MAGA-stacked bench? Monique breaks it all down and sounds the alarm: if we don’t stay engaged and vote, they will come for more.
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LEMON DROP | Rep. Ayanna Pressley on Fighting the Trump Agenda
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins Don for a powerful and timely conversation about the fight for justice in the halls of Congress. They dive into the ongoing battles with the Trump administration, including the latest on the reconciliation bill and what it means for everyday Americans. Rep. Pressley also reflects on the lasting impact of Roe v. Wade being overturned and what Congress must do next to protect reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. From legislation to lived experience, this is a candid and urgent discussion you won’t want to miss.
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