MS NOW Highlights - June 14

This video from MS NOW (June 14, 2026) covers several major political and cultural stories surrounding President Trump's 80th birthday and the No Kings protest movement.

Key Highlights

• Trump's 80th Birthday & UFC Event: The White House is hosting a UFC fight on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary. Critics and guests, including Senator Cory Booker, argue the event symbolizes corruption and misplaced priorities, noting Trump's financial interests in the UFC's parent company and the sale of commemorative medallions (0:00 - 1:53, 13:30 - 16:03).
• No Kings Movement: The video details the first anniversary of the No Kings protest movement, which has grown to millions of participants nationwide, advocating for democratic values and against what organizers term "strongman politics" (1:03, 16:05 - 18:00, 21:23 - 24:59).
• Presidential Health Concerns: Reports indicate President Trump has seen 22 specialists in less than two years. The discussion focuses on the administration's lack of transparency regarding his health and the potential national security implications, contrasting this with historical presidential health disclosures (25:03 - 30:57).
• Foreign Policy/Iran: A potential, yet debated, ceasefire deal with Iran is discussed. Senator Booker and Congressman James Walkenshaw criticize the administration's handling of the war, arguing that the objectives being negotiated were already attainable before the conflict began (8:02 - 9:33, 30:58 - 35:14).
• New York City & The Knicks: New York City Mayor Zoran Mdani discusses the city's spirit following the Knicks' historic championship win, the World Cup energy, and the city's ongoing commitment to being a sanctuary city despite threats of ICE enforcement surges (38:18 - 44:49).

Political Confirmations

• There is significant opposition to the nomination of Jay Clayton for DNI and Todd Blanch for high-level positions, with critics citing a lack of relevant national security experience and concerns over loyalty to the president over the Constitution (9:34 - 13:26, 35:15 - 36:47).