MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 28, and reports on Donald Trump's abuse of power, the unfolding Signalgate scandal, and new Elon Musk cuts. Kristy Greenberg, Jameel Jaffer, David French, Michele Norris, Joyce Vance and Steve Herman join.

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by comedian Roisin Conaty and actor Tom Davis for a light-hearted review of the significant moments of the past seven days. As usual, the hashtag #isitok paves the way for the gang to round up, examine and explain the leading and most entertaining news stories of the week.

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand, killing at least 150 and injuring hundreds. The full scale of the destruction is unclear in Myanmar, where the military government keeps a tight hold on information. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated thousands could be dead. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports. Wildfires are threatening homes across the Carolinas. The Table Rock Complex Fire in South Carolina is the "highest priority fire right now in the country," according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). Fire crews battling the blazes in spite of the low humidity and debris left behind from Hurricane Helene. In Texas, pounding rain in the Rio Grande Valley has led to flash floods that have killed at least three people. NBC News' Marissa Parra reports from the hot zone. Vice President Vance traveled to an American military base in Greenland and argued that the Danish territory would be more secure under U.S. control. He echoed President Trump's message that Greenland is critical to American national security. NBC News' Molly Hunter reports. After a suspect with a knife attacked and injured five people in Amsterdam, a man from Britain stepped in to help overpower him. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports the city's mayor awarded him with a medal for his heroic actions. President Trump said he had an "extremely productive" phone call with new Canadian Prime MInister Mark Carney on Friday, but Carney said he still plans to issue retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. Meanwhile, the Dow dropped more than 700 points as the market reacted to growing uncertainty over inflation and trade. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports. President Trump has signed a series of executive orders targeting law firms that employ attorneys who have previously investigated him or have done work he takes issue with. Three firms are challenging those actions in court, while two have struck deals with the White House. NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports one lawyer called the situation "completely demoralizing". At one senior living community outside Chicago, residents say when new owners took over, monthly maintenance fees skyrocketed to the point where they had to move out of the place, they thought would be their forever home. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports. 

Guests: Jamelle Bouie, Ken Martin, Ben Wikler, Sen. Mark Kelly

From the Putin-esque land grab in Greenland to the subversion of the rule of law at home. Tonight: the stark and mounting evidence that American autocracy is already here. Then, DNC Chair Ken Martin on the big push to flip seats across the country as Trump wrestles with political gravity. Plus, is the co-president breaking the law with his plan to buy an election in Wisconsin. And Senator Mark Kelly on the national security failure on signal—and his response to Elon Musk.

The queens make over some extra special drag newbies: their moms and dads. June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) guest judges.

The magicians featured in the episode include Vitaly Beckman, AnnaRose Einarsen, Goncalo Gil, and Ren X.

Unique forms an unlikely alliance in his vendetta against Raq while she inches closer to a new drug enterprise. Kanan takes advice from Snaps and Pop, and Jukebox's new friendship leads to a violent encounter.

This trip, Guy Fieri's checking back with some of the most amped-up American eats! First, a Phoenix burger joint has expanded, found success in pizza and ice cream, and is keepin' it creative with funky fritter flavor bombs and not-your-everyday nacho patties. Then, dynamite diner grub is going strong in Buffalo, N.Y., with mind-blowing blueberry pancakes and a big-deal BBQ meatloaf bomber, and a family-run Triple-D O.G. in Goshen, Ind., is still crankin' out killer comfort with their savory snapper soup.

Across the globe, reports of mysterious glowing orbs are on the rise. Their movements frequently defy the laws of physics, and now they are even being reported near military bases, ships, and nuclear weapon facilities. Do they represent a non-human intelligence? And if so, why are they here? 

Bone up on desert eats, flirt with lions, and witness an elephant babysitter's club.

Rufus Gifford, former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, talks with Rachel Maddow about the animosity and mistrust Donald Trump is sowing among even allied nations, and the shock of betrayal people around the world are feeling about Americans they'd previously held in high regard but who they do not see pushing back against Trump and standing up for long-term international friendships.

Magicians featured in this episode include Jonathan Levit, Maxence Vire, Greg Frewin, Adam Wylie, Naathan Phan, Jeki Yoo, Nathaniel Segal, Mind 2 Mind, Joseph Reohm, and Ed Alonzo.

The Queens and their parents celebrate the completion of an emotionally charged makeover challenge. After the parents leave, the mood in the lounge quickly turns bittersweet. The finale is fast approaching and not everyone is going to make it to the end.

Steal meals with frigate birds, visit a warthog spa, and crack an elephant code.

Social Security recipients worry Elon Musk's changes could affect the payout of benefits. Also, federal courts block Trump executive orders targeting law firms. Plus, toxic masculinity is rampant online in the age of Trump. And the USAID cuts endanger global tuberculosis programs. Leah Feiger, Rep. Robert Garcia, Elie Mystal, Chloe Combi, and Maria Smilios join Jason Johnson.

This week features a one-on-one interview with Gov. Gavin Newsom, Democratic governor of California and host of the new podcast "This is Gavin Newsom." This week's panel discussion includes John McWhorter, opinion writer at The New York Times and author of the new book "Pronoun Trouble: The Story of Us in Seven Little Words"; and Rikki Schlott, columnist at the New York Post and co-author of the new book "The Canceling of the American Mind."

Despite getting badly injured, Hae-sung manages to call Soo-ah and his team. They conclude that the only evidence they can secure is the flash drive that contains the voice recording of Principal Park murdering Director Kim Hyung-bae. After finding out that an arrest warrant had been issued for her, Seo Myung-joo decides to take a special measure to end everything.

Stevie fears the unknown, Indie has to confront her past, and Rida wonders if the ED is where she truly belongs.

Hajime guards a nobleman while Nio lies in bed. Both struggle with the lives they've failed to save.

Cricket tries to come up with the perfect prank to play on his girlfriend on April Fools' Day.