Alex Wagner Tonight - Season 3 / Year 2024

House GOP turns immigration issue into political theater. Plus, Haley, shy with Trump attacks, reaches for alternative opponents.

Former Trump CFO talking to prosecutors about perjury plea deal. Plus, tantrums, weak self control cut against Trump outside the MAGA bubble.

'This is not going to go away': Debate rages over continued Willis role in Trump prosecution. Plus, U.S. launches strikes against Iran-affiliated militias, hitting more than 85 targets

Former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, talks with Alex Wagner about Russia's war on Ukraine, Israel's war in Gaza, ridiculous Republican fealty to Donald Trump, and more.

'Full-on, the MAGA party': Election deniers advance as Trump set to take over RNC. Plus, 'More important things to do' not likely to save Trump from criminal trial.

Stormy Monday: More than just a hush money case, Trump's first criminal trial gets a date. Plus, Biden White House still fighting mad over politicized Hur report.

Devastating court penalty shatters Trump myth; Rachel Maddow and Lawrence O'Donnell join Alex. Plus, "Putin apologia is spreading through the GOP like a cancer." 

Trump faces prospect of asset seizure over payment of massive fraud penalty. Plus, Christian nationalists await Trump's return with plans to undo sexual revolution: report.

Willing GOP dupes of Russian disinformation could be criminally exposed: Goldman. Plus, Goat rodeo: Michigan GOP reeling in chaos as empowering election denier backfires.

Republicans left sputtering as anti-abortion zeal runs amok, puts IVF at risk. Plus, Trump's new legal debts could have catastrophic 'domino effect' on existing debts.

'Trump would sell this country for a dollar': AOC highlights stakes of Trump's desperation. Plus, 'This was intentional': AOC calls out Republicans trying to hide from reproductive rights backlash.

Special coverage of the Michigan primary.  Chris Hayes joins Alex Wagner.

'Republicans in robes': Supreme Court critics see politics behind action on Trump immunity case. Plus, enabling Trump, distorting the Supreme Court define McConnell legacy as he exits leadership.

'Ice her': The likely scheme behind Trump's proposed start date for his classified documents trial. Plus, scrambling to keep his fortune from being stripped away, Trump may have gone too far.

GOP spins in circles to reconcile anti-abortion zeal with public IVF support. Plus, 'We need to do more': Sanders calls for increased pressure on Netanyahu to ease suffering in Gaza.

Supreme Court sends alarming message beneath the surface of unanimous Trump ballot ruling. Plus, GOP nominates candidate tainted by "ballot harvesting mules" scandal.

Prospect of classified briefings for Trump adds to urgency of documents trial. Plus, Why Democrats are cheering for Lara Trump as Biden kicks campaign into gear.

Shocking Mar-a-Lago witness details suggest broader Trump criminality; judge dithers. Plus, Schiff stomps Hur, GOP political theater around Biden documents report; motives laid bare at hearing

New generation bares its political teeth over threat to TikTok. Plus, Hard truth: Why the dismissal of some Georgia charges is not as good as it sounds for Trump.

You've got to be kidding! 'Massive screw up' causes 30-day delay in Trump's NY trial. Plus, slippery slope toward contraception restrictions seen in court backing of Texas law.

Criminal prosecution of Trump finally pushes past Fani Willis sideshow. Plus, 'Slow creep': Expectations of a Trump autocracy marked by cronies and self-dealing,

Americans wise to Trump's rhetorical tricks recognize his threat; Trump excuses ring hollow. Plus, Kushner undeterred by 'appearance of conflict' in overseas development deal.

Losses seem unavoidable for Trump with no good options days from fraud penalty deadline. Plus, Trump's abysmal record on environment costs him climate voters; Biden announces new emissions rule.

Trump becomes the butt of Biden jokes as legal bills he can't afford erode rich guy image. Plus, Trump judge sparks outcry with bizarre requests in classified documents case.

'Clown show': Another resignation as dysfunction and disunity plague House GOP. Plus, Why Trump's properties can't save him from his massive bond problem.

'Post-Roe underground' helps women in abortion ban states access abortion pills. Plus, Brazen power grab: Right-wing Supreme Court 'dripping contempt for federal regulation'.

GOP too blinded by pettiness to see vital interest in restoring Baltimore bridge. Plus, Trump bubble: How Trump's social media company is worth so much more than its business justifies.

Crackdown on Trump likely as belligerence toward legal process goes too far. Plus, 'The real voter fraud': Supreme Court stalling leaves illegal gerrymandered map in place for 2024.

White nationalist who marched in Charlottesville removed from city council after grassroots effort. Plus, DeSantis' abortion ban draws attention GOP has been fearing; Democrats increase focus on Florida.

Report finds sketchy money with Russia ties helped Trump media company stay afloat. Plus, Christian group uses public school-adjacent Bible study program to breach church-state wall.

Time warp: Court subjects Arizona women to Civil War-era abortion law. Plus, 'Denied again': Trump effort to derail New York criminal trial fails twice in 24 hours.

Trump trial witnesses take note: Former Trump Org CFO sent to jail for perjury. Plus, Mask slips from RFK Jr. campaign as right-wing policies and Trump-supporting staff come into view

Playmate's inclusion as potential witness in Trump trial may hint at prosecution strategy. Plus, 'Trump's gatekeeper': Why Madeleine Westerhout could be key in Trump's criminal prosecution.

Big Lie 2.0: Johnson joins Trump to concoct new false narrative for 2024. Plus, A very bad week for know-nothing Kari Lake.

Supreme Court consideration of obstruction law may not be Trump's salvation after all. Plus, With impeachment dud, House Republicans fail to produce political stunt Trump needs.

New report shows role of Republican useful idiots in weakening U.S., advancing Putin's goals. Plus, GOP makes clumsy effort to superimpose anti-woke political games onto campus antisemitism debate

Trump antics already backfiring on his criminal defense as no one trusts him to behave. Plus, Embattled Mike Johnson kept in check by conservative House 'FART' team.

Juror safety becomes key focus as defendant Trump's desperation, frustration grows. Plus, 'It's not our job': Democrats getting sick of saving Johnson from GOP dysfunction.

Not even subtle: Trump used National Enquirer to smear his opponents, court testimony confirms. Plus, 'Incarceration is an option': Trump appears to want the judge to throw him in jail

Trump World rocked by Arizona fake elector indictments as Trump's legal peril snowballs. Plus, Right-wing media feedback loop leaves Trump with warped understanding of his legal situation.

Trump defense falls short in effort to undercut strong prosecution witness. Plus, Trump presidential immunity case exposes conservative Supreme Court's true colors

Trump paints vivid picture of extremist plans for second term in new interview. Plus, NYPD officers in full riot gear descend on Columbia University campus to clear protesters.

Toxic U.S. political themes distort view of campus Gaza protests. Plus, Imperial presidency: Trump lays out plan to enlist military in deporting millions.

Rare non-scoundrel witness, Hope Hicks, obliterates Trump's defense with credible testimony. Plus, How Trump's sex scandal secrets were exposed and spilled into public awareness.

Key detail in Stormy Daniels's salacious testimony deflates Trump defense. Plus, Trump judge postpones documents case 'indefinitely' but new legal calendar could backfire on Trump.

Justice delayed: Lagging Trump trials belie justice systems usual ability to process big cases. Plus, Faceplant!: MTG suffers scorn of fellow Republicans as move to push out Johnson fails.

Trump defense hurts its own case by going too far with Stormy Daniels smear. Plus, Trump's notorious micromanaging comes back to bite him in criminal trial testimony.

Bannon set to enter Trump campaign-to-prison pipeline, crossing paths with Manafort. Plus, 'They're tricking themselves!': Republicans contort election strategy around Trump's Big Lie.

Recap special: Michael Cohen testimony in Trump's criminal trial, Day 2. Plus, 'Utterly humiliating': Trump sycophants in matching suits audition for Trump outside trial.

Why Trump's 2020 debates should make him think twice about meeting Biden again in 2024. Plus, Trump sycophants parroting attacks on justice system risk further provoking MAGA extremists.

Alito offers strikingly petty excuse for upside-down flag, affirms pro-Trump bias. Plus, Butker commencement speech spotlights religious war on women's freedom, even Taylor Swift.

'Total trainwreck for the defense': Trump's legal team rests on a sour note. Plus, James Comey: Trump is coming for the FBI, DOJ.

Disgrace: Alito shatters Supreme Court legitimacy with another insurrectionist flag scandal. Plus, Amid new classified documents revelations, Trump and acolytes concoct bizarre assassination lie.

'Repeal the 20th century': Gerrymandering ruling shows Supreme Court conservatives' long term goal. Plus, Trump loses again: Effort to remove judge from NY trial fails as case reaches final stages.

Jack Smith asks judge to bar Trump from making statements that endanger law enforcement. Plus, 'They always manage to sink lower': Trump's degrades GOP with demands for legal protection.

Explained: The most misunderstood twist in the charges against Donald Trump. Plus, 'Troll in robes': New reporting deepens Supreme Court's humiliating Alito flag scandal.

Can Trump's Supreme Court friends bail him out? Not any time soon. Plus, Republicans frantic to explain Trump's criminality to voters and themselves.

Trump hopes America forgets him weaponizing DOJ against political opponents. Plus, Biden use of f-word ('felon') suggests gloves coming off against Trump.

Warren roasts Republicans prioritizing 'revenge fantasies' over governance. Plus, 'We are going to sue for sure.': ACLU preparing to sue Biden administration over new border policy.

Republicans hatch new legislative scheme to save Trump from state criminal prosecutions. Plus, 'News dump from hell': Supreme Court appears eager to hide controversy in dump of major rulings.

A good week for reality, a bad week for the Big Lie. Plus, Discontent with Supreme Court builds as corruption scandals and political agenda mix.

Exclusive: Hear new, secret audio exposing Justice Alito's media gripes. Plus, Exposed: How Justice Alito was caught on tape making unguarded remarks.

As mask slips on Supreme Court bias, radical Christian agenda comes into focus. Plus, Neighbor who clashed with Justice Alito's wife reacts to undercover audio of her ranting about flags.

Republicans jam up government business with tantrum over Trump's felony conviction. Plus, Like a baby on a plane: Republicans strain to mollify cantankerous Trump.

Trump cognitive decline increasingly difficult to conceal despite setting low bar. Plus, How the Supreme Court is setting the U.S. up for a major transformation this month.

Biden defeats Republican stonewall with new immigration policy for spouses of Americans. Unconstrained by principle, Republicans, including Trump, flip flop on bump stock ban.

Exhaustive' preparations: How the Biden camp is readying for Trump's 2024 Big Lie tactics. Plus, 'Serious risk': Trump ant-vax pandering raises public health stakes in 2024 election.

'Staggering': Federal judges made rare appeal for Cannon to hand off Trump case: NYT. Plus, Christian activists see signal for power grab from compromised Supreme Court.

Judge Cannon prolongs delay in Trump trial with bizarre hearing on legality of special counsel. Plus, Trump's vanity a key obstacle in V.P. hunt as process takes on reality show overtones.

Trump flaws are a tempting target as Biden faces low road, high road tactical decision. Plus, "No puppet, no puppet!": Trump record of debate train wrecks exposes his boastful bluffing.

Supreme Court conservatives, cowed by Dobbs backlash, leave women hanging on emergency care. Plus, Bannon imprisonment threatens to hobble MAGA movement at key time.

'Run like you're afraid of losing': Biden encouraged to buckle down after debate setback. Plus, 'A recipe for paralyzing government': Supreme Court conservatives deliver long-desired outcome for Republicans

Overwhelming evidence against Trump dulls benefits of Supreme Court gift ruling in immunity case. Plus, 'We've gotta come to reality': Biden skeptics point to Kamala Harris as campaign successor.

'Roll up your sleeves': Gov. Whitmer calls on Democrats to focus on Biden reelection. Plus, Biden candidacy could hinge on Thursday press conference.

Who would pull Trump's strings in a second Trump administration? Check the Mar-a-Lago guest list. Plus, Democrats' path to take back the House adds pressure to Biden candidacy.

'Hard reality': Himes praises Biden legacy but cites numbers, trajectory in call for new candidate. Plus, Trump chooses wrong side as global democracy hangs in the balance.

Trump panics as public gets wise to Project 2025, 'authoritarian how-to manual'. Plus, How a single sentence in the Supreme Court's immunity ruling could upend Trump New York convictions.

Preacher, prophet, messiah: Trump cult takes on religious overtones at RNC. Plus, Smug Trump due for rude awakening as special counsel Jack Smith regroups.

Win With Black Women organizes tens of thousands in surge of support for Kamala Harris. Plus, 'I'm all in': Harris running mate short-lister Gov. Tim Walz is ready to take on Trump.

How Vance's bizarre family policies seem rooted in his childhood trauma. Plus, Right-wing media bubble distortions leave Trump ill equipped for general public messaging.

Record-breaking surge in grassroots support greets new Kamala Harris campaign. Plus, 'More paths to victory': Harris resets race just days into new presidential campaign.

Kamala Harris erases Trump's swing state lead in new poll. Plus, 'Off the back burner': Democrats get serious about reforming corrupt Supreme Court.

'Stunning ignorance': Trump makes a fool of himself with obnoxious answers at Black journalism event. Plus, Harris keeps focus on growing campaign while Trump flails for attention.

How Joe Biden rallied U.S. allies to arrange a prisoner exchange with Russia; Trump could never. Plus, Polls begin to show advantage for Kamala Harris with political indicators improving.

Kamalanomenon! Harris steamrolls Trump, shatters fundraising records. Plus, 'Revelatory bombshell': Secret probe of Trump, suspicious Egypt money shut down by Barr's DOJ: WaPo.

Buttigieg: Trump stumped by Harris-Walz because he can't fathom public service. Plus, How Gov. Tim Walz became the gun lobby's worst nightmare, and a Gen Z ally.

Watch: Fact check blows up lies in Team Trump's new smear campaign against Tim Walz. Plus, Busted: New report makes Trump claims of ignorance about Project 2025 impossible to believe.

With campaign sputtering and Harris ascendant, Trump begins to break down. Plus, 'This is what Donald Trump looks like when he is losing'

Harris crowd size 'speaks volumes' as Trump's gloomy message loses favor to joy, hope messaging. Plus, Trump fear mongering losing edge as Kamala Harris advances with broader agenda.

Pelosi describes Donald Trump's first day cold dose of reality. Plus, 'He has shrunk': Kamala Harris finds antidote to Donald Trump's negativity.

More than just lying: How Trump's distortions are setting up his post-election scheme. Plus, Trump struggling to keep up as Harris backers self-organize to help campaign.

Trump's biggest campaign obstacle: He can't stop being Donald Trump. Plus, Stacey Abrams shreds JD Vance for distorting her words.

'Outraged and disgusted': Trump denigration of Medal of Honor ignites rage among veterans. Plus, Trump criminal trials threaten to bring more bad news as his campaign sours.

Democrats bigfoot Republican culture narratives as Trump slide continues. Plus, For JD Vance donut shop visit, a double order of cringe, supersized by Tim Walz.

Comparison with Harris economic plan exposes Trump tax hike on middle class, favors for ultra rich. Plus, An entire generation held back: Harris targets housing crisis with new plan.

Trump expands his coalition of the weird with embrace of RFK Jr. Plus, with Trump campaign fraying, Harris sees opportunity for votes in red counties.

What really happened when Donald Trump went to Arlington National Cemetery. Plus, Court hearing exposes role of supermarket's price gouging in inflationary pricing.

Donald Trump chases politics and stabs evangelical supporters in the back. Plus, Trump cozies up to 'Moms for Liberty' even as they bomb on the ballot amid voter backlash.

'This time I'm out on Trump': Republicans realigning to Harris as Trump pushes them out of the party. Plus, Trump can't get out of his own way on abortion rights

Trump pursues dubious strategy of mobilizing the 'manoverse'; eschews outreach to persuadables. Plus, 'Show a little skepticism': Russian propaganda scheme exposed; highlights need for savvy electorate.

'Utter incoherence': Trump and Vance botch child care questions; destroy 'family values' narrative. Plus, Anticipating debate flameout, Trump works to lower expectations against Harris.

Worst possible outcome for Trump: Why Trump's sentencing delay may make 'confinement' more likely. Plus, Wagner: Where is the avalanche of coverage of Trump's cognitive decline?

While losing the debate, Trump also lost Republican control of the 'family values' narrative. Plus, Trump intimidation tactics failing as election workers stand defiant and proud.

Trump-Vance cruel racist lies risk backlash as word spreads of real human consequences. Plus, Even tighter: Why polling suggests a 2024 nail-biter.

Republicans cut into early voting to sweeten conditions for Trump. Plus, Out-of-touch Republicans get shocking dose of reality in abortion stories.

New book exposes lies that make the myth of Trump's business acumen. Plus, Leaked Supreme Court documents create a real "mask-off" moment for Chief Justice John Roberts.

'A big problem for Republicans': High favorability moves Harris-Walz ahead. Plus, Racist lies from Trump-Vance stir national outcry.

With scandals bogging down Trump, Harris works to shore up Democratic constituencies.  Plus, extremist Republican candidate's reported porn site activity blows up key state race.

Harris chips away at Trump's economic 'doom and gloom' lies about the economy. Plus, How the heck are there still undecided voters in 2024? Here's how.

'Embarrassingly brazen,' NYC mayor's indictment describes 'comically transparent' corruption. Plus, Florida braces for impact of violent Hurricane Helene.

Kamala Harris blasts Donald Trump for playing political games with border policy. Plus, Kamala Harris is likely to win the Latino vote, but it's complicated.

Trump criminal trial document pulls Jan. 6 out of the memory hole, compounding Trump, Vance disgrace. Plus, Officials work to restore voting access in Helene-ravaged North Carolina

Where's W?: Psaki calls out timid anti-Trump Republicans after Liz Cheney endorses Kamala Harris. Plus, Why Liz Cheney's active endorsement of Kamala Harris really does matter.

Trump's politicized lies about Helene recovery calls to mind his abysmal record handling disasters. Plus, Another Trump supporter, caught up in election lies, is sent to prison.

Republican leaders make liar of Trump on federal Hurricane Helene response. Plus, 'It already happened': Report exposes extent of Trump weaponizing government against political enemies while in office.

'It's so stupid': Trump called out for seeking political advantage in climate conspiracy theories. 'The change is coming more quickly than we thought': Climate change sends local leaders scrambling

'Infantile, petulant masculinity': Trump aims low in appeal for American male 'bro' voters. Plus, 'Get out of here with that.': Trump risks battleground backlash with more thoughtless remarks.

Trump causes crisis of courage among displaced Republicans afraid of MAGA extremists. Plus, Fears grow that 'clown-like' Trump could achieve fascist goals despite gross incompetence.

Trump shows signs of cracking, ducks serious media as campaign intensifies. Plus, Why Michigan is such a complicated election state.

Harris turns Trump's words against him as she builds support among Republicans. Plus, Trump gambit to outsource campaign operations to Musk backfires.

'She's ballin', he's stallin'': Trump fading in campaign's home stretch. Plus, Sanders highlights missing message to shore up union vote for Harris.

'Why aren't people more alarmed?': As Trump becomes more extreme, Americans get used to it. Plus, Echoing anti-Trump trend, some Texas Republicans flip to Allred over Cruz.

Making magic in the margins: Parties extend unusual voter outreach in tight Pennsylvania. Plus, is America ready to elect a woman president?

Audio tapes put Trump affinity for Hitler into new focus. Plus, American men pose complex challenge for Democrats against allure of Republican toxicity.

Barack Obama shreds Donald Trump for trying to take credit for Obama-era accomplishments. Plus, Democrats see hopeful signs in early voting patterns.

'No one is immune': Ifill cautions political players trying to suck up to Trump. Plus, Harris emphasizes election's national stakes, even in states that don't swing.

'Donald Trump is a time traveler': Jordan Klepper exposes the view from the Magaverse. Plus, Will the Trump team's latest insult to Puerto Ricans actually cost him votes? Victor Martinez thinks it will.

Joy Red co-hosts with Alex Wagner in a "Your Vote, Your Power" election special broadcast looking at the rights and freedom for women that are at stake in the 2024 election.

Trump struggles to reach beyond his base as Harris plies swing state voters.  The name of the game in the final days of the 2024 election is "get out the vote." While Donald Trump struggles to find a way to communicate to anyone who isn't already in his thrall, Kamala Harris combines a rigorous ground game with a steady effort to expand her reach, especially in swing states. Ali Velshi takes a closer look at Nevada, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina.

Alex Wagner looks at the remarkable campaign Kamala Harris has pulled together in a very short amount of time, and talks with guests about the final days of election day and what it means about the United State of America that someone as flawed as Donald Trump still enjoys the support of half of the country's voters.

'How did this happen?': Alex Wagner examines the MAGA themes that drew voters to Trump. Plus, Abortion rights ballot measures confirm public support but confound with Trump voter crossover.

Trump hopes for House majority but Republican chaos may be insurmountable. Plus, 'Women have to find each other': Election exposes deep political rift among white women.

The real V.P.? Musk deeply involved in Trump transition as Trump takes steps toward oligarchy. Plus, How the Roberts Supreme Court embraced MAGA and paved the way for Trump's autocratic ambitions.

Alex Wagner looks at expectations for the new Trump regime, from his cabinet appointments to his plan for "mass deportations," to his attacks on federal government agencies.

After a day of absurd selections for the top levels of his administration, it is clear that Donald Trump is testing the loyalty of Senate Republicans to blindly do his bidding. Alex Wagner talks with her guests about the reaction to a potential Attorney General Matt Gaetz or Defense Secretary Hegseth.

Alex Wagner takes a closer look at the dubious cast of characters Donald Trump is elevating to his Cabinet, from Tulsi Gabbard to Matt Gaetz, to RFK Jr.

As Donald Trump bullies Washington Republicans into submission with ridiculous Cabinet picks, President Joe Biden is working to bolster the guard rails of the judiciary as much as he can before his time in office runs out.

Alex Wagner looks at how Donald Trump has returned to the tactic Steve Bannon described as "flood the zone," by overwhelming the capacity of the media and the public at large to process the sheer volume of inappropriate behavior and decisions that might have caused a bigger scandal in isolation.

Alex Wagner explores how Donald Trump's true goal of wreaking havoc on the federal government is well served by his Cabinet picks even if they are unqualified to run the departments they would be in charge of.

With the collapse of Matt Gaetz's bid for attorney general, attention is shifting to Donald Trump's other nominees and whether Trump is hitting the limits of his political power with such flawed Cabinet picks.

'Some kind of terrifying game show': Trump releases avalanche of new Cabinet picks. Alex Wagner reports on a litany of new Cabinet picks announced by Donald Trump on Friday evening. 

Despite having seen how tariffs raised consumer prices in his first term, Donald Trump is determined to start new trade wars with significant tariffs on Mexico and Canada while at the same time deporting a sizeable portion of the U.S. workforce against the warnings of the farming and construction industries.

Even as Donald Trump continues to secure his corruption of the federal government, he remains powerless to escape his civil fraud judgment in New York.

While Donald Trump's most extreme picks to serve in his administration are struggling in the spotlight, Trump's revenge agenda is likely to survive even if the nominations of some of his preferred foot soldiers do not. In light of Trump's enthusiasm for payback that could take the form of baseless criminal prosecution, some people are encouraging President Biden to issue pardons to Trump critics, particularly those on the black list of Trump's choice to lead the FBI, Kash Patel.

So much attention has been devoted to the personal shortcomings of Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, that there hasn't been room to look at his opinions on key issues for the military, including the role of women. Senator Elizabeth Warren, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talks with Alex Wagner about why Hegseth's views could threaten U.S. military recruitment goals. 

Donald Trump has made clear that his company will be pursuing business opportunities in other countries while he is president and making decisions about the relationship between the U.S. and those countries. Meanwhile the people he is choosing to run his administration are consistently conflicted with responsibilities that overlap with their own interests. 

Rep. Jamie Raskin talks with Alex Wagner about the race between Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Gerry Connolly for the Democratic Party's top spot on the powerful House Oversight Committee. Raskin left his spot on that committee to become the ranking member on the Judiciary Committee, and explains that the leadership shuffle is about gearing up for the fight against Donald Trump's capricious agenda. 

A move by Rupert Murdoch to secure the conservative editorial leadership of his media empire, including Fox News, the New York Post, and the Wall Street Journal in the U.S., in the hands of his son Lachlan, was dealt a blow by a judge who accused the Murdochs of acting in bad faith. Angelo Carusone, president and CEO of Media Matters discusses with Alex Wagner the significance of the ruling to the future of conservatism and MAGAism in the U.S.

Alex Wagner reports on Donald Trump's pick to lead the FBI, Kash Patel, who espouses conspiracy theories about the "deep state" and describes the organization he is potentially about to lead as essentially corrupt. Plus, the shifting of voters within the groups that make up the Democratic Party coalition in the 2024 election are prompting a new consideration of how to understand voting blocs like Latino voters and Black voters and women voters and whether those groupings are as relevant as they once were, and as relevant as public policy would suggest. Jelani Cobb, dean of the Columbia Journalism School, discusses.

Despite making a promise of lowering prices an inflation a central part of his presidential campaign, and admitting that that promise was key to his being elected, Donald Trump is now waffling on whether that's even possible. Michelle Goldberg, columnist for the New York Times, and Faiz Shakir, founder and executive director of More Perfect Union, talk with Alex Wagner about Trump's walk back and what his post-election rhetoric suggests about his actual economic priorities.

As some Senate Republicans recoil at some of Donald Trump's more extreme picks to serve in his administration, Trump is turning up the pressure on anyone who would dare defy him. Eric Cortellessa, staff writer for Time, and Tara Palmeri, senior political correspondent for Puck News, discuss.

Donald Trump is pressing his grievances with the media through lawsuits, but his case against the Des Moines Register over poll results he didn't like is so poorly conceived from a legal standpoint that his real goal of using the court system as an intimidation weapon is hard to miss.

After Elon Musk expressed his opposition to a new spending bill, Donald Trump and his MAGA supporters followed suit, undermining House Speaker Mike Johnson and steering the U.S. toward a federal government shutdown. Meanwhile, Democrats are stepping away from the Republican chaos, leaving the GOP stuck in its own inability to govern.

Republicans are mired in chaos and infighting as they humiliate themselves on the national stage again without being able to pass a spending bill to keep the federal government open. Elon Musk is only making matters worse, but that hasn't deterred a faction of the Republican Party from wanting to give him a more formal leadership role. Musk, meanwhile, is only a portion of the corporate feeding frenzy taking advantage of Donald Trump's weaknesses.

Donald Trump introduces farcical foreign policy ideas into already dangerous international setting. A special two hour edition of Alex Wagner Tonight.