All In with Chris Hayes - Season 13 / Year 2025

Guests: Julia Ainsley, Ryan Reilly, Alexi McCammond, Jennifer Horn, Sahil Kapur, Sen. Sherrod Brown

Tonight: New details on attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas as the next administration bends reality for its own purposes. What we're learning about both attacks and the information wars surrounding them. Then, Biden's move to protect Donald Trump's political targets from his threats of retribution. And what we know about the first big test of the new Congress just hours from now.

Guests: Sahil Kapur, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Chris Murphy, Joyce Vance, Tim Miller, Donna Edwards

A difficult start for the MAGA Congress as the president-elect receives a court date. Tonight: the latest evidence of a politically diminished Trump by way of today's speaker vote. And what to expect from his newly scheduled sentencing. Then, Senator Chris Murphy on how Democrats will operate in a brand new session. And almost four years after the bombs were planted at the RNC and DNC headquarters, why is the FBI releasing new evidence now?

Guests: Michelle Goldberg, Faiz Shakir, Lisa Rubin, Bob Orr, Anne Applebaum, Jacob Soboroff

Tonight: What Big Tech billionaires are surrendering to please the new president. Then, Lisa Rubin on today's ruling on Donald Trump's criminal sentencing this week. Plus, the surreal ruling in North Carolina where state Republicans have now blocked certification of a free and fair election. And the incredible scene unfolding in southern California where a wildfire is raging. Then, the sights and sounds of Jimmy Carter's return to Washington, D.C. ahead of this week's state funeral.

Guests: Jacob Soboroff, Morgan Chesky, Benjamin Keys, Harry Litman, Lydia Polgreen, Mike Pordhorzer

The most destructive fire in the history of Los Angeles is still uncontained. Tonight: the latest from southern California and the stakes for victims hoping to recover and rebuild. Then, the Justice Department says they will release a report on Trump's insurrection before inauguration as the president-elect makes an appeal to the Supreme Court over his New York sentence. And 12 days until he takes power, how to process Donald Trump's threats of imperial conquest.

Guests: Lisa Rubin, Kristy Greenberg, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Katy Tur, Matthew Pearce, Jonathan Alter

With the largest fires still uncontained, the devastation of life and property grows. Tonight: the latest from Los Angeles and the difficult task of finding facts in an information environment filled with lie. Then, hours away from his criminal sentencing, will the Supreme Court bail out Donald Trump again? Plus, why some Democrats are actively supporting the Trump agenda on immigration. And the uniquely American scene inside the National Cathedral at the state funeral for President Jimmy Carter.

Guests: Michael Cohen, Andrew Weissman, Judge Diane Kiesel, Ellison Barber, Peter Kalmus

America's first felon President learns his fate. Tonight: Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, a key witness who helped secure Trump's conviction joins live. And as the fires just keep burning in Los Angeles: what we already knew about the climate that created the conditions for this nightmare.

Guests: Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Rebecca Traister, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Jen Psaki

Donald Trump's choice to run the Pentagon faces Senate confirmation. Tonight: Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth on today's bruising hearing for Pete Hegseth. Then, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on loyal opposition in the new Congress. And as the fires continue to burn in and around Los Angeles, Jen Psaki joins me with her exclusive interview with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes, Joy Reid, Jen Psaki, and Alex Wagner immediately react to President Joe Biden's farewell address. 

Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Ayman Mohyeldin, Noga Tarnopolsky

President Biden's parting warning as tech titans line up behind Donald Trump. Plus, the performative manliness of MAGA world—even on bended knee. Then, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on Trump's pick for attorney general. And the brand new cease fire announcement for Gaza already on shaky ground.

Guests: Rep. Lloyd Doggett, Michelle Goldberg, Skye Pennyman, Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Ro Khanna

A fumble from Democrats—and a boon for Donald Trump. How today's TikTok decision is a lay-up for the incoming president and his posse of oligarchs. Then, as the inauguration moves inside, what Trump has planned for his first day as president. Plus, new reporting on RFK Jr and his attempt to ban the Covid vaccine. And the politicization of devastating wildfires with outright lies from Republicans.

Chris Hayes breaks down Day 1 of Trump's return to office.

Chris Hayes breaks down Day 2 of the return of the Trump administration.

Guests: Xavier Becerra, Sherrilyn Ifill, Sen. Mark Kelly, Anthony Romero

Tonight: the untold cost of three days of Trump. Then, Sherrilyn Ifill on the Trump executive order deemed "blatantly unconstitutional" by a federal judge. Plus, separating propaganda from reality as Trump TV rides along for ICE raids. And a scathing rebuke from two Republican Senators as the Hegseth nomination moves toward a vote.

Guests: Sahil Kapur, Jane Mayer, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Morgan Chesky, Rep. Robert Garcia, Elie Mystal, Courtney Kube

After the final arguments over Pete Hegseth, how many Republicans with break with Trump's pick? Tonight: full coverage of the Pete Hegseth vote. And after calling to end FEMA while in North Carolina, President Trump lands in California.

Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Mary McCord, Sen. Ruben Gallego

Donald Trump orders a freeze on federal funds—and his own staff isn't sure what that means. Tonight: late developments blocking parts of Trump's order and the big picture on what the new president is doing. Then, will the judicial branch intervene after Trump fires watchdogs and prosecutors?

Guests: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Brandy Zadrozny, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Former Gov. Jay Inslee

After all the chaos and a major backlash, the White House backs off on the funding freeze. Then, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the confirmation hearing for Robert Kennedy Jr. And former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on how to resist overreach in a second Trump term.

Guests: Randy Babbitt, Sen. Raphael Warnock, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Michelle Goldberg

Tonight: the search for answers the wake of last night's deadly air crash as the President of the United States blames Democrats, women and people of color. Then, a massively consequential day for Trump nominees. Senators Raphael Warnock and Bernie Sanders on all of the above and more.

Guests: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Jeremey Konydk, Rep. Maxwell Frost, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse

The President of the United States appeared to announce a completely unprecedented American policy towards Gaza. Then, the growing protests over Elon Musk's takeover. Plus, the new lawsuit to stop the attempted purge at the FBI.

Guests: Sen. Chris Murphy, Charlie Warzel, Ayman Mohyeldin

Protests erupt all across the country as the world's richest man continues to dismantle American government. Tonight: new reporting on what Elon Musk is doing with federal payment systems. And about the Trump's plan to takeover Gaza...

Guests: Sen. Jeff Merkley, Norm Eisen, Barbara McQuade, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks

An architect of Project 2025 goes up for a vote in the Senate: why tonight's vote on Russell Vought is such a massive deal. Then, a stunning setback for the DOGE team as a key member of Elon Musk's staff suddenly resigns over racist internet posts. And just wait until the president hears about the great egg heist of 2025.

Guests: Susan Glasser, April Ryan, Rep. Jahana Hayes, Lisa Rubin, Tara Setmayer, Donna Edwards

As Donald Trump and Elon Musk zero in on their next target, what Congressional Democrats are doing to defend the Department of Education. Then, are America's courts prepared to stand up to Donald Trump's agenda? Plus, Elon Musk's war on USAID isn't just traumatizing federal workers, it is causing real pain for American farmers deep in Trump country.

Guests: AG Andrea Campbell, Faiz Shakir, David Jolly, Kristy Greenberg, Aaron David Miller

Another major loss for Trump in appeals court as he and the DOGE king face public scrutiny. Then, stunning new whistleblower claims that Kash Patel is directing an FBI purge as a private citizen. Plus, the growing controversy over the Mayor of New York's "get out of jail free" card from the president. And new shockwaves in the Middle East after Trump's latest Gaza claims.

Guests: Ivo Daalder, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Alex Wagner, Sen. Adam Schiff

Donald Trump gives up the game on Ukraine. Tonight: the incredible danger of a new world leader and an American autocrat. Then, Alex Wagner on how Elon Musk and the White House are attempting to escape public scrutiny. Plus, Senator Adam Schiff on why he's raising alarms about Kash Patel's foreign financial interests.

Guests: Harry Litman, Kristy Greenberg, Brad Lander, Paul Krugman, Maurice Mitchell, Michelle Goldberg

Shades of the Saturday Night Massacre at the Trump DOJ. Tonight: the Trump administration's brazen quid pro quo with the Mayor of New York—and the Trump appointee that stopped it. Then, the New York official blowing the whistle on DOGE for yoinking $80 million out of the state's bank account.

Guests: Andrew Weissmann, Paul Butler, Sen. Peter Welch, John Brennan, Zach Beauchamp

Tonight: another stunning resignation, an ultimatum from Trump's DOJ enforcer, and new reporting on brazen corruption of justice unfolding in public view. Then, as the Vice President picks a fight with European allies, new Republican outrage over "rookie mistakes" on the world stage. And four weeks into the second term the evidence that the Trump power grab can be stopped .

Guests: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Jeff Guzzetti, Jason Stanley, Claire McCaskill, Tim Miller

Tonight: the latest flashing warning signs for the rule of law in America. Then, as Eric Adams heads to court, the slippery slope of a quid pro quo with New York's mayor. And as we get incredible new images of that crash landing in Toronto what we now know about what probably caused the horrific accident.

Bipartisan backlash to Donald Trump's attack on an American ally. Tonight: the historic stakes of Donald Trump's support of Vladamir Putin. Plus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the world's richest man and his takeover of American government. Sen. Bernie Sanders on his grassroots push to resist the Trump administration. And an exclusive interview with former FTC Chair Lina Kahn.

Guests: Sahil Kapur, Rep. Joe Neguse, Bob Bauer, Adam Serwer, Alexander Vindman

Medicaid is on the table as Republicans pass a radical new budget bill. Then, who is really in charge of the made-up department doing all the cutting and firing? Plus, when the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is fired it's because DEI, but when Donnie Jr's special hunting friend is hired—well, that's "merit."

Guests: Cass Sunstein, Alencia Johnson, Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Peter Hotez, Gov. Andy Beshear

The unlawful Musk coup on full display as he leads the first cabinet meeting. Tonight: the lawless takeover of the federal government while Musk enriches himself at the expense of all of us. Then: America's first measles death in a decade—with an anti-vaxxer in charge of the nation's health. Plus: Kentucky's Governor on the Republican plan to gut Medicaid. And the growing backlash to the MAGA contempt for workers.

Guests: Jon Lovett, Jamelle Bouie, Sen. Chris Murphy, Sarah Fitzpatrick, Chase Strangio

Trump starts to actively endanger the American economy. Tonight: a timely reminder of what happens when a democratic society chooses something massively self-destructive. Then, how the Trump administration used international diplomacy to get an accused sex-trafficker back to Florida.

Guests: Ben Rhodes, John Brennan, David Remnick, Tim Snyder, Sen. Richard Blumenthal

An appalling spectacle in the Oval Office as Trump and his cronies ambush the president of Ukraine—and make America and the world a more dangerous place. Tonight: the irreparable damage to the international order. And the craven response of MAGA Republicans.

Guests: Sen. Cory Booker, Betsey Stevenson, Mark Joseph Stern

The Trump White House sets its sights on the social safety net. Tonight: the new "Big Lie" and the Trump threat to Social Security. Then, new reporting on the excruciating mistakes caused by the DOGE chainsaw. Plus, today's surprising defeat for Donald Trump at the Supreme Court. Then, the growing blowback at home and abroad after three days of trade war. And why America's top health official is responding to a measles outbreak...with cod liver oil?

Guests: Alex Wagner, Kyle Cheney, Sen. Chris Murphy, Stacey Abrams

Elon Musk is told to put the chainsaw down. Tonight: why the co-president is suddenly asking DOGE to chill out. Then, Trump's billionaire treasury secretary explains why you should pay more. Plus, Stacey Abrams after this week's attack from the President. And Sen. Chris Murphy on what he calls Donald Trump's biggest grift yet.

Guests: Jared Bernstein, Heather Long, Josh Marshall, Dr. Peter Hotez, David Shulkin

Tonight: the flashing warning signs that Donald Trump is botching another inheritance. Then, new reporting on an "explosive" confrontation between Trump's cabinet and Elon Musk. Plus, Trump former Veterans Affairs Secretary on the DOGE damage to the VA.  And a stunning update to the president's farcical fix for California fires.

Guests: Stephanie Ruhle, Justin Wolfers, Rep. Robert Garcia, Amy Greer, Liz Oyer

The mad king sends the markets plummeting. Tonight: how Trump is actively destroying the American economy with no one inside the White House to stop him. Plus, as Tesla stock plummets, Trump threatens the people boycotting it. Then: outrage at the arrest of a legal U.S. resident for political protest. And a top DOJ official gets fired because of Trump's buddy Mel Gibson.

Guests: Gov. Tim Walz, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Dr. Asish Jha, Lisa Rubin

Trump rampaging through the world economy. Former vice presidential candidate and current Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz. The man in charge of America's health touts Steak ‘n Shake while playing down the measles vaccine. Plus: protestors greet Trump's immigration head after the arrest of a green-card holder for political protest.

Guests: Catherine Rampell, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rushab Sanghvi, Sen. Bernie Sanders

Trump tanks the market and throws a tariff tantrum. Tonight: Trump's emotional reaction and his escalating threats as the trade war he created torpedoes the economy. Then: a major setback for the Trump-Musk chainsaw as a judge sides with thousands of fired federal workers. Plus, protestors take over Trump Tower, demanding the release of a detained green-card holder. And Bernie Sanders heads to Trump Country for the resistance.

Guests: Faiz Shakir, Rebecca Traister, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Ezra Klein

Citizens mobilize in protest while Democrats fracture in Washington. Tonight: the growing movement on the ground against Trump's bid for dictatorship. Then: Trump pledges to use the Justice Department as a weapon and threatens to jail his opponents. Plus demands for an investigation after Trump uses the FBI to freeze bank accounts for climate projects.

Resisting the Trump assault on the constitutional order. Tonight: An exclusive prime-time interview with Senator Chuck Schumer on meeting this critical moment as Donald Trump attacks the foundation of the country.  Chris also talks to Ezra Levin, Co-Executive Director of Indivisible about their call for Schumer to step down.

Guests: Jamelle Bouie, Norm Eisen, Jameel Jaffer

A five-alarm constitutional fire, and the case for political risk before it's too late. Plus, the Trump administration's actions to destroy higher education in America. And one of the key elections Democrats are pointing to as a place to start a comeback.

Guests: Amanda Litman, Waleed Shahid, Lee Gelernt, Alvaro Bedoya, Michael Lewis

Big crowds for no-show Republicans, bigger crowds for Democrats in the fight. Tonight: as the President undermines American education, new evidence that the people aren't going to stand for it. Then, the Trump administration courts a constitutional crisis in defiance of a judge's order on deportation flights. Plus, the Pentagon's absurd effort to shove all our heads back in the sand.

Guests: Jess McIntosh, Michelle Goldberg, Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, Melissa Murray, Ben Rhodes

The man who bought the presidency arrives at the Pentagon for a personal briefing. Tonight: new concerns over Elon Musk's control of the government. Then, new reporting on the dozens of Social Security offices across the country being closed as Trump's Commerce Secretary floats a shocking scenario. Then, the latest smackdown for the Trump administration from a federal judge. And Ben Rhodes on why he sees an opportunity for Democrats in the age of Trump.

Guests: Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Marc Elias

The White House keeps spinning as the genuine concern and outrage grows. Tonight: Sen. Elissa Slotkin on the massive White House security breach and new calls for resignations. Then, Sen. Elizabeth Warren on today's grilling of the man who would run Social Security.

Guests: Sen. Mark Warner, Rep, Adam Smith, James Malone

The Atlantic releases the full chat Trump officials keep lying about and the jaw-dropping breach is laid bare. Then, alarming new video of the a Tuft's university grad taken off the streets by federal authorities. And ahead of big votes in Florida and Wisconsin, the Pennsylvania Democrat who just pulled off a stunning victory in Trump country.

Guests: Rep. Eric Swalwell, Melanie Zanona, Noah Lanard, Alex Wagner

A federal judge orders the Signal chat to be preserved as the attorney general activates pundit mode. Tonight: renewed calls for accountability in the wake of a national security failure. Then, why Elise Stefanik had her White House job revoked as Republicans panic about Democratic gains. Plus, the truth behind Kristi Noem's photo op in El Salvador. And Alex Wagner reports on the authoritarian threat to free speech on campus.

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.