The Don Lemon Show

Another chaotic week in the books. From lawmakers and MAGA allies defending an increasingly controversial war, to gas prices climbing well past $4 a gallon, the pressure on everyday Americans continues to grow.
At the same time, the Trump administration is once again going after Jimmy Kimmel, adding more fuel to an already heated battle over media, messaging, and who controls the narrative.
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Another week, another surge of chaos, and the pressure in Washington, D.C. is clearly building. From the shocking shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to the eyebrow-raising indictment of James Comey, it’s been nonstop headlines and even more questions.
Then came a major Supreme Court decision out of Louisiana, gutting the Voting Rights Act and setting off alarms about how far protections against discrimination are eroding.
And through it all? The distractions, the spin, and yes, continued focus on priorities that feel wildly out of step with the moment.
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Tonight, we break down Donald Trump’s latest claims on the Iran conflict, insisting he doesn’t need congressional approval because “hostilities have ended.”
But here’s the problem: U.S. forces are still in the region, tensions are still high, and legal experts say the War Powers law doesn’t just magically disappear because you declare things “over.”
So what is this really? A genuine de-escalation… or a convenient way to dodge oversight?

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This morning, we break down the state of the U.S. economy as rising gas prices and a growing affordability crisis hit Americans where it hurts. Costs are climbing, and people across the country are feeling the strain.
Then we turn to the escalating situation in Iran and the administration’s approach to the conflict, including concerns about the lack of congressional authorization for military action.
So how much worse can things get, and what does it all mean for the road ahead?

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Tonight, we break down the latest Voting Rights case out of Louisiana and what it means for the future of American elections. A new Supreme Court decision just gutted the Voting Rights Act and its ability to combat racial discrimination moving forward.
This comes at a critical moment, with growing fears about how election rules are being shaped ahead of the midterms and who those changes could impact most.
Don is joined by Congressman Jim Clyburn and friend of the show Monique Pressley to break down what’s at stake, what this ruling actually does, and what it could mean for voters across the country.

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