President Trump is doubling down on his weaponization of the Justice Department. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports and is joined by Leslie Caldwell, former head of the DOJ's criminal division and NYU's Melissa Murray. Plus, some Democrats are calling on top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer to step aside. Former Congressman Joe Crowley and Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of "Run for Something," join MSNBC's Ari Melber on "The Beat" to debate.

Another court has stopped President Trump's bid to seize powers and put troops in the streets. Plus, more than two thousand "No Kings" protests are scheduled for this weekend. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports and is joined by legendary political strategist James Carville.