The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle - Season 3 / Year 2024

Donald Trump kicks off 2024 with multiple legal battles less than two weeks from the Iowa caucuses. The former president appealed Maine's secretary of state's decision to bar him from the state's primary ballot. Meanwhile, Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned from her role after controversy over her congressional testimony on campus and allegations of plagiarism. And republican presidential candidates are hitting the campaign trail less than two weeks from the Iowa caucuses. Garrett Haake, Katie Benner, Glenn Kirschner, Jason Johnson, Pablo Torre, Brianne Pfannenstiel, Tim Miller, and Robert Gibbs join.

A grand jury in Ohio is weighing whether to indict a woman who had a miscarriage. She was two weeks pregnant when she miscarried at home. She's now facing criminal charges for ‘abuse of a corpse' and could be sentenced to a year in prison. Meanwhile, the Harvard community is reeling in the wake of President Claudine Gay's resignation. The student newspaper's editorial board is weighing in on what the university should take away from this ordeal. Joyce Vance, Susan Glasser, mike Memoli, Dr. Kavita Patel, Carlos Curbelo, Ron Filipkowski, and Tommy Barone join.

A new report from House Oversight Committee shows Donald Trump took at least $7.8M from foreign governments while in office. The report says 20 nations made payments to Trump's business during a two-year period. Then critics say ‘No Labels', the group weighing a bi-partisan unity ticket for president in November, could end up handing Trump the election. And Claudine Gay's resignation at Harvard is just the latest battle over diversity equity and inclusion. From college campuses to corporate America, leaders are weighing how and whether to openly back DEI. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Barbara McQuade, Maria Teresa Kumar, Reed Galen, Matt Bennett, and David Gura join.

With the end of a busy first week of the New Year our Nightcap roundtable takes on this week's political headlines. Then, they share their picks for the week's Most Valuable Players. Plus, a critically acclaimed author on his latest work, the resignation of Harvard's president and how to worry less and be happier in the new year. Eddie Glaude, Peter Spiegel, Same Sage, Pete Dominick, and Arthur Brooks join.

We're exactly one week from the Iowa caucuses, and the former president plans to appear in federal court on his presidential immunity claims. Meanwhile, Biden speaks at the Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC. Meanwhile, Wayne LaPierre appeared in court for the NRA's civil corruption trial. Then, a deep dive into the dangers of unregulated A.I. and pornographic deepfakes that are disproportionately affecting women. Jon Allen, Dr. Jason Johnson, Michael Steele, Joyce Vance, Mark Joseph Stern, Nick Suplina, and Nina Jankowicz join.

Instead of being in Iowa, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump chose to show up in our nation's capitol for a hearing in his federal election case. The former president held a press conference at the Waldorf Astoria to give his version of events. Less than a week out from the Iowa caucuses and mother nature is affecting his opponents' campaign plans. Meanwhile, there has been a spike in violent political threats across the country, including ‘swatting.' Sam Stein, Katie Benner, Melissa Murray, Matthew Dowd, Jake Ward, and Art Cullen join.

Donald Trump appear for closing arguments in his civil fraud trial while Hunter Biden appeared in a federal court in Los Angeles to plead not guilty to tax-related charges. Then, The U.S. and Britain carried out military strikes on Iran-backed rebels in Yemen. And just one day after ESPN host Pat McAfee announced he wouldn't allow Aaron Rodgers back on his show this season, the controversial Jets quarterback returned. Peter Baker, Mike Memoli, Barbara McQuade, General Barry McCaffrey, Jennifer Palmieri, Mark McKinnon, Bill Carter, and Sean Gregory join.

The New York Times reports new filings that Donald Trump's lawyers are planning to question if the classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago damaged national security. Then our Nightcap roundtable weigh in on the state of the GOP primary race and share their MVPs of the week. Then a sit down with the man behind the Airways Flight 1549 emergency landing in the Hudson River 15 years ago. Jon Allen, Katie Benner, Charles Coleman Jr, Steve Liesman, Molly Jong-Fast, Josh Gondelman, Katie Phang, and Capt. Sully Sullenberger join.

The Republican Presidential race heads to New Hampshire after former President Trump notched a victory in the Iowa caucuses. Before heading to the granite state, the frontrunner made a detour to a Manhattan courtroom for the start of his civil defamation case. And a beloved Iowa high school principal, Dan Marburger, has died after trying to save his students from a school shooter earlier this month. Ali Vitali, Ron Filipkowski, Tim Miller, Geoff Bennett, Harry Litman, Susan Glasser, and Tina Nguyen join.

Donald Trump appeared for day two of his civil defamation damages trial in New York and was almost kicked out. Meanwhile, President Biden met with congressional leaders to negotiate aid for Ukraine, Israel, and immigration. Then, Moms for Liberty's South Carolina chapter is launching a taxpayer-funded charter school. And Stephanie sits down with an author to discuss his new book on a ‘new era' of democratic politics in 2024. Joyce Vance, Peter Baker, Mike Memoli, Reed Galen, Juanita Tolliver, Judd Legum, and Joshua Green join.

Congress has passed another short-term funding bill to prevent a partial government shutdown. Trump claims that presidents must have full immunity, even for events that "cross the line." Then, President Biden campaigns on the state of the economy in Raleigh, NC. And a special appearance from a Grammy Winner and his message about defying the odds.

Our Nightcap panel joins to tackle this week's biggest political headlines. Plus, we break down why the right has chosen international superstar Taylor Swift as their most recent target. Then, a look at the Baltimore Sun's new conservative owner. Finally, our roundtable shares their MVPs of the week. Tom Rogers, Nancy Giles, Charles Coleman, and Max Rose join.

The GOP nomination is now down to two candidates after DeSantis dropped out from the race Sunday. Meanwhile, a fake robocall impersonating Biden encourages voters to stay home on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Trump continues to defame E. Jean Carroll's despite being found liable for sexual assault. Trump's defamation trial has been postponed and his former lawyer Jow Tacopina talks about why he left the legal team. Then, the first votes of the New Hampshire GOP primary will be cast in Dixville Notch, home to six registered voters. 64 years go Dixville Notch began a tradition of holding elections at midnight. Now the town is famous for going first in the state's first-in-the-nation primary. Emma Barnett, Ali Vitali, Vaughn Hillyard, James Pindell, Dave Weigel, Kristy Greenberg, Symone Sanders, Stuart Stevens, Jennifer Horn, Ray Buckley, and Andrew Smith join.

After the New Hampshire primary, President Biden and former President Trump start pivoting their campaigns to the general election while Nikki Haley focuses on the South Carolina primary. Meanwhile, Wall Street prepares for a Trump-Biden rematch and a wealthy Haley donor heads for the exit after her loss to Trump in NH. Then, we sit down with author of new book that uncovers the story of the Crownsville Asylum, one of the last segregated psychiatric hospitals in the U.S.

Mike Memoli, Matthew Dowd, Jonathan Capehart, Joyce White Vance, Katie Benner, Brian Schwartz & Bill Cohan, and Antonia Hylton join

The nation gets a stark split screen of the 2024 frontrunners in the presidential race as Biden hits the campaign trail in Wisconsin, while Trump takes the witness stand in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. Meanwhile, Donald Trump officially files to dismiss his Georgia election interference case amid allegations of an improper relationship between Fulton County DA Fanis Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade. Then, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell reportedly casts doubt on the potential deal for border and Ukraine funding as Trump pressures republicans to oppose the pact. Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Barabara McQuade, Mark McKinnon, Robert Gibbs, and Texas State Rep. Eddie Morales join.

The latest on how a New York jury order Trump to pay #83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll. Then, our Nightcap roundtable joins to discuss this week's biggest political headlines including the future of newspapers. Then our panel ends the night with their MVPs of the week. Jason Johnson, Eugene Scott, Molly Jong-Fast, Dave Aronberg, Chris Jansing, Hayes Brown, Philip Bump, and Tim O'Brien join.

E Jean. Carroll speaks out after a New York jury orders Donald Trump to pay her more than $83M for defaming her. Meanwhile, President Biden vows to respond after an attack by Iran-backed militants kills 3 U.S. troops in Jordan. Then, the text of a bipartisan border bill in the Senate is expected to be released next week, but Speaker Mike Johnson says it will be ‘dead on arrival' while Trump brags about his efforts to kill the deal. Toluse Olorunnipa, Catherine Christian, Charles Coleman Jr, Kevin Baron, General Barry McCaffrey, Stuart Stevens, Basil Smikle, and Uché Blackstock join.

As the fight over the Senate border bill continues, House Republicans are moving forward with efforts to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is attacking the financial monitor overseeing the Trump Organization in the New York civil fraud trial after she reported errors in his company's financial filings. Susan Glasser, Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Matthew Dowd, Katie Benner, Harry Litman, Clint Watts, and Claire Atkins join.

The wait for the appeals court's decision on Trump's immunity claims continues, while President Biden heads to Detroit for an event with United Auto Workers. Meanwhile, Big Tech CEOs faced tough questions about child safety on Capitol Hill. Then, a border bill is hanging in the balance as Speaker Johnson introduces a bill that would bring back the child tax credit on top of business tax breaks.

President Biden visits Michigan, one of the biggest battleground states on the path to reelection. New reporting shows Trump's legal bills are skyrocketing, and he is using political fundraising and PACs to pay them. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said there will be consequences for the deaths of three U-S soldiers in Jordan, involving military strikes and cyber operations that could last weeks. Then, Michigan prosecutors are trying Jennifer Crumbley for involuntary manslaughter after her son's deadly school shooting rampage. Peter Baker, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Amanda Carpenter, Ben Rhodes, Danny Cevallos, Geoffrey Canada, and Alec Macgillis join.

U.S. forces struck more than 85 targets against Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria. This is the first of a series of retaliatory strikes the U.S. has vowed to take in response to the deaths of American soldiers in Jordan. Then, a look at a blockbuster jobs report. And Judge Chutkan postpones Trump's federal election interference case indefinitely as the federal appeals court has yet to rule on the former president's immunity claims. Peter Baker, Barry McCaffrey, Nayyerra Haq, David Rohde, Matt Bradley, Ron Insana, Charles Coleman, and Keir Simmons join.

Immigration is a top issue in the 2024 election. But instead of addressing it, House Republicans are focused on impeaching the U.S. Homeland Secretary. Meanwhile, the economy is off to a strong start under President Biden, but a new poll shows voters think Donald Trump would do a better job on the economy. Then, Nevada's GOP primary will be held tomorrow, while the state's GOP caucus will be held on Thursday. Trump and Nikki Haley will not be on the same ballot, and it's causing some confusion. Dave Aronberg, Yamiche Alcindor, Luke Broadwater, Cornell Belcher, Mark McKinnon, Amy Tarkanian, Fmr. Nevada State GOP Franciso Aguilar, and Steve Waldman join.

A federal appeals court rejected Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution. The former president is expected to appeal to the Supreme Court, which could quickly make the decision on whether to hear the case. Then, a Michigan jury found Jennifer Crumbly guilty of involuntary manslaughter for her son's deadly school shooting. Jon Ralson, Glenn Kirschner, George Conway, Katie Benner, Fred Guttenberg, Robert Gibbs, Michael Steele, Rachel Bitecofer

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a consequential case that will determine Donald Trump's eligibility to remain on the ballot. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans kill the bipartisan border bill after Trump opposes it. Self-inflicted GOP defeats fuel dysfunction on Capitol Hill. Ankush Khardori, Carol Leonnig, Jon Allen, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Mike Zamore, Maria T Kumar, Reed Galen, and Neil Irwin join.

Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to pause his January 6th criminal trial and block a lower court ruling rejecting his claim of total immunity. Meanwhile, a new report details his plan to deport millions of people if he is re-elected. And House Republicans scramble to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before a special election that could shrink their razor-thin majority even further. Charles Coleman, Susan Glasser, Luke Broadwater, Juanita Tolliver, Stuart Stevens, Kat Tenbarge, and Zoë Schiffer break it down.

Democrats are celebrating an early election year win, after Tom Suozzi won Tuesday's special election for the House. What can each party learn from a race where immigration was a central theme? But there are still headwinds for Democrats, especially with some lingering warning signs about the economy. Steve Kornacki, Max Rose, Mark Chiusano, Sahil Kapur, Guy Adami, Ben White, Carlos Curbelo, Steve Israel, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Mark Murray, David Weigel, and Harry Siegel join.

The latest on a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Super Bowl celebration. And the White House is preparing to brief lawmakers on a ‘serious national security threat,' involving a Russian nuclear weapon in space. Plus, special counsel Jack Smith has asked the Supreme Court to reject Trump's efforts to delay his criminal trial. Frank Figliuzzi, Brittany Packnett Cunningham, Mike Memoli, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Barbara McQuade, Molly Jong-Fast, Michael Steele, and Ron Filipkowski join.

Fulton County (GA) District Attorney Fani Willis testifies in a fiery hearing related to Trump's election interference case. Willis blasted efforts to disqualify her from prosecuting the case as "contrary to democracy." Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson blocks the Senate aid package to Ukraine amid growing questions about his leadership. And the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as a major hospital comes under siege. Annie Linskey, Joyce Vance, Ankush Khardori, Reed Galen, Donna Edwards, Clint Watts, and Hala Gorani join.

The widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny accuses Putin of killing her husband as she vows to continue Navalny's work. Meanwhile, Donald Trump spends part of his weekend hawking $400 gold high-tops after being hit with a multi-million dollar penalty for fraud. And the stunning court decision in Alabama that could impact the fight for reproductive rights – as well as couples trying to start a family. Susan Glasser, Eugene Scott, Michael McFaul, Glenn Kirschner, Jennifer Palmieri, and Mark McKinnon join Symone Sanders-Townsend to break it down.

With three days to go the South Carolina Republican primary, Nikki Haley is rejecting calls to drop out of the race for the 2024 nomination. Haley vows to stay in the race "until the last person votes." Meanwhile, Joe Biden threatens new U.S. sanctions against Russia in response to the death of opposition leader, Alexei Navalny. Plus White House national security spokesman John Kirby says sanctions will work to hold Russia accountable for invading Ukraine. And, how the ultra-rich convert their wealth into power. Vaughn Hillyard, Tristan Snell, Matthew Dowd, William Taylor, Juanita Tolliver, Natasha Korecki, and Bill Cohan break it all down.

The FBI informant who claimed to have proof of a bribery scheme involving President Biden and his son, according to the FBI, supposedly lied and was fed information from Russian intelligence. This now leaves the House GOP impeachment inquiry into the President on thin ice. Plus, the largest hospital in Alabama is putting all IVF treatment on hold after a controversial court ruling. And, the latest on the American woman who was arrested in Russia on suspicion of treason after donating to support Ukraine. Ryan Reilly, Barbara McQuade, Molly Jong-Fast, Dr. Mamie McLean, Yamiche Alcindor, Tim Miller, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Richard Engel join.

Just two days until the South Carolina Republican primary, Donald Trump remains well ahead of Nikki Haley, who's vowed to remain in the race for the GOP nomination. Meanwhile, the Alabama Supreme Court's controversial ruling that frozen embryos are considered children is quickly becoming a political issue, and threatens GOP efforts to win over voters in November. Plus House Republicans turn their attention to the annual CPAC conference, even as a government shutdown could be just weeks away. Peter Baker, Carol Lee, Joyce Vance, Tom Winter, Zooey Zephyr, Mike Murphy, Robert Gibbs, and Simon Shuster break it down.

Our nightcap tackles the impact of the controversial IVF ruling from an Alabama court. Plus: will the South Carolina GOP primary be the last stand for Nikki Haley as she takes on Donald Trump? Also, the reasons behind House Republicans' impeachment investigation into President Biden and why many young voters are excited about third-party candidates in this election. Then our nightcap crew shares their MVPs of the week. Nick Troiano, John Della Volpe, Kyla Scanlon, and Christina Greer join.

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money case in New York ask judge for a "narrowly tailored" gag order. Plus, our panel discusses the 2024 GOP race after the South Carolina primary and what Michigan's primary could mean for November. Lastly, the bombshell reporting about the dangers for young girls on social media. Shannon Pettypiece, Luke Broadwater, Charles Coleman, Don Calloway, Reed Galen, Jeff Horwitz, Frances Haugen, and Jennifer Valentino-DeVries join.

The results are in from the Michigan primary. Our panel discusses the lessons that Joe Biden and Donald Trump are taking from tonight, and why Nikki Haley isn't going anywhere. And did today's witness in Georgia give lawyers enough evidence to oust DA Fani Willis? And what a longtime tech journalist learned about the "boy kings" of Silicon Valley and the dangers of AI. Steve Kornacki, Mike Memoli, David Jolly, Max Rose, Mark Leibovich, Dave Aronberg, Rep. Debbie Dingell, and Kara Swisher help break it down.

Historic news from the Supreme Court, as it announces it will take up Donald Trump's case regarding presidential immunity. Meanwhile, the Senate GOP blocked a bill protecting IVF at the federal level following the controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling. And, Congress once again kicks the can down the road on government funding. Susan Glasser, Glenn Kirschner, Andrew Weissman, Doug Jones, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Charlie Sykes join.

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump visit the southern border as immigration takes center stage in the presidential race. Plus, a preview of a key hearing in the Trump documents trial. Then, uncovering what's behind the effects of inflation on food prices. And former NBA star Rex Chapman tells his story of recovering from addiction. Mike Memoli, Peter Baker, Matthew Dowd, Victoria De Francesco Soto, Joyce Vance, Ron Insana, Jesse Newman, and Rex Chapman join.

Our Nightcap team weighs in on the latest in political headlines, from the Supreme Court's decision to hear Trump's immunity claim to Congress just avoiding another government shutdown. And, what does the school roadmap to success look like? How it does not mean just getting straight A's. Plus our roundtable shares their picks for this week's MVP's. Dan Nathan, John Fugelsang, Basil Smikle, and Danny Cevallos join.

The Supreme Court has decided former president Donald Trump cannot be removed from the ballot in Colorado or in any other state. The case was brought by a group of Colorado voters who challenged Trump's ballot eligibility based on his actions leading up to January 6th and on a clause in the 14th amendment barring former office holders from seeking a new office – if they've engaged in insurrection. Also, the political "lay of the land" ahead of Super Tuesday and where Joe Biden and Donald Trump stand in the 2024 Presidential race. Plus, "No Labels" worries about missing the window for launching a third-party presidential candidate. Mark Joseph Stern, Ankush Khardori, Suzanne Craig, Mckay Coppins, Larry Sabato, Mark Mckinnon, and Larry Hogan help break it all down.

With Nikki Haley out of the Presidential Race, President Biden and Donald Trump are set for a rematch in 2024. Meanwhile, the economy continues to be a key issue for voters even as there is evidence President Biden continues to deliver on his agenda. Plus, a new book investigates extremism and threats to democracy. Tara Palmeri, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Amanda Carpenter, Elizabeth Pancotti, Ron Insana, Juanita Tolliver, Hans Nichols, Bruce Hoffman, and Jacob Ware join to break it all down.

In this week's Nightcap, the roundtable discusses Biden's third State of the Union address, now that the general election is underway and why Republicans think that asking, "Is your life better than it was 4 years ago" is a good campaign slogan. Meanwhile, Stephanie sits down with Savannah Guthrie to discuss her new book about the role of faith in her life. Plus, see who was picked for this week's MVPs. Maya Wiley, Mary Harris, Molly Jong Fast, and Christine Romans join.

As the general election gets underway, Trump sets a dark tone for the next eight months on the campaign trail. Plus, the other Supreme Court case that threatens to upend Jack Smith's prosecution of Donald Trump. And, four years after Covid-19 shut down the world, a new book asks if we've already forgotten the lessons of 2020. Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Matthew Dowd, Ty Cobb, Jen Palmieri, David Jolly, and Eric Klinenberg join.

Welcome to the general election. NBC News projects Donald Trump and Joe Biden will be the nominees. Our panel dives in on what this long election will look like. Plus, Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies on his investigation of Joe Biden and classified documents. And what is next for TikTok as Congress considers a crackdown. Steve Kornacki, Mike Memoli, Katie Benner, Glenn Kirschner, Reed Galen, Robert Gibbs, Jeanna Smialek, Justin Wolfers, and Alex Stamos help break it down.

A Georgia judge threw out three counts in the election interference case against Donald Trump. Meanwhile, after mass layoffs at the Republican National Committee, the group has hired some new "election integrity" lawyers. And, a look at the truth about crime rates in America (hint: we are not in a crime wave). Three big city police chiefs from share their insights. Barbara McQuade, McKay Coppins, Jon Allen, Stuart Stevens, Ron Filipkowski, Pamela Smith, Brian O'Hara, James White, and Josh Tyrangiel join.

A Florida federal judge denied Donald Trump's request to dismiss his classified document case. But he'll likely get a delay in his New York hush money trial date. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer makes a fiery speech calling for new leadership in Israel. And Stephanie sits down with actor Laurence Fishburne. Joyce Vance, Peter Baker, Eugene Scott, Lara Seligman, Susan Del Percio, and Donna Edwards join.

Fulton Couty DA Fani Willis will be allowed to continue prosecuting her case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants. Where that case goes now. Plus a special nightcap roundtable featuring student journalists from across the country. Theo Baker, Caitlyn Yaede, Natalia Wilson, Tommy Barone, Luke Broadwater, Harry Litman, Yamiche Alcindor join.

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers tell a New York appeals court he's unable to find a company to underwrite his bond for the judgment against him in his civil fraud case. Trump's attorneys said he has approached 30 underwriters to back the bond, all of them rejected him. Then, new fears about the threat from the Big Lie and how it could affect elections in Arizona, where election deniers are working over time to push lies and conspiracies. Plus, which candidate is raking in the big bucks in the 2024 race for the White House. Carol Leonnig, Mark Mckinnon, Jim Sciutto, Charles Coleman, Nikki Fried, Tyler Pager, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Stephen Richer join.

Donald Trump faces backlash after comments about Jewish Americans. In an interview with Sebastian Gorka Trump stated that "They hate everything about Israel, and they should be ashamed of themselves." Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court for "absolute immunity" from election interference charges. The former president claimed that if the high court rejects his claim, it would "incapacitate every future president." Also -- behind the Biden-Harris campaign's new push to win over Latino voters. Jonathan Capeheart, Brendan Buck, Mark Murray, Symone Sanders, Glenn Kirschner, Kristy Greenberg, David Jolly, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Michael McFaul break it down.

Donald Trump's dealine to secure cash for a massive bond in his civil fraud case quickly approaches, with the potentail to seize some of his biggest assets. Plus, a controversial immigration law is now back on hold in Texas, as the legal whiplash continues. And another spotlight conversation, this time on the future of the workplace post covid. Barb McQuade, Molly Jong Fast, Tim O'Brien, Julian Castro, Juanita Tolliver, Tim Miller, Arthur Brooks, and Nicholas Bloom join.

Our panel weighs Donald Trump's options as he faces a Monday deadline to post a $464 million bond. According to New York Attorney General Letitia James, the court could freeze Trump's bank accounts, begin collecting rent from his tenants, subpoena personal financial information and more. Plus, inside Trump's struggle to fund his campaign and his efforts to have donors to pay his legal bills. Also, the U.S. begins evacuating American citizens from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Joyce Vance, David Cay Johnston, Brian Schwartz, Carlos Curbelo, Jennifer Palmieri, Mike Memoli, and Jacqueline Charles join.

House Republicans are on the verge of more chaos as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files a motion to oust Rep. Mike Johson from his post as Speaker of the House. Plus, a deadly attack is unleashed at a concert hall in Moscow. And Trump's Truth Social gets the greenlight to go public. Sahil Kapur, Jon Allen, Susan Glasser, Mark Leibovich, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Charlie Dent, Conor Lamb, Clint Watts

A New York appeals court reduced former President Trump's bond in a civil fraud case to $175 million, giving him ten days to come up with the money. That ruling came on the same day a judge set April 15 as the start of hush money trial. Also, we look at what's behind the Republican fury toward House Speaker Mike Johnson. Then, the latest on the Moscow concert hall attack and Russia's efforts to link it to Ukraine. Susanne Craig, Brian Schwartz, Dave Aronberg, Jon Sale, Stuart Stevens, Yamiche Alcindor, and William Taylor break it down.

A majority of the Supreme Court seemed less than favorable toward a bid to sharply limit access to mifepristone, a key medication in more than 60 percent of U.S. abortions. As they weighed the FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine case, the justices questioned whether anti-abortion doctors have sufficient legal grounds — or standing — to bring the lawsuit. Plus, Donald Trump's media company, Truth Social, soars on its first day of trading on Nasdaq. And the impact of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse after a cargo ship collision. Josh Gerstein, Tara Palmeri, Dr. Kavita Patel, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Reed Galen, Ron Filipkowski, and George Solis join.

The New York Times reports that Trump has spent more than $100 million on legal fees since 2021, averaging about $90,000 a day. Also, conspiracy theories are running rampant about the ship collision that took down Baltimore's Key bridge. Plus, ex-crypto king Sam Bankman- Fried could be sentenced to decades in prison after being convicted of fraud and conspiracy. Charles Coleman Jr, McKay Coppins, Clint Watts, Hans Nichols, Amanda Carpenter, and Zeke Faux join.

Today Donald Trump's attorney asked a GA judge to dismiss charges of election interference. He argued the indictment was based on Trump's statements about the 2020 election that are protected under the First Amendment. Then in New York, Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined President Joe Biden for a record-breaking fundraiser. Plus, one-time crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions from his customers. Ayman Mohyeldin, Hugo Lowell, Molly Jong-Fast, Joyce Vance, Donna Edwards, David Jolly and Reid Hoffman join.

Trump posted the reduced $175 Million bond in the civil fraud appeal, while Judge Juan Merchan expanded Trump' partial gag order in the New York hush money case to protect family members of people involved with the court, including the judge's own family. Meanwhile, Donald Trump 's social media company reported losses of more then $58 million, leading to Trump Media stock to fall more than 21%. Plus, the "Church of Trump," how the former president is using Christianity in his campaign. Kristy Greenberg, George Conway, Akayla Gardner, Dan Nathan, Matthew Goldstein, Michael Bender, Stuart Stevens, and Don Winslow break it down.

Donald Trump sues co-founders of his company, Truth Social, alleging they mismanaged the company. In a Florida state court, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. argued that executives Wes Moss and Andy Litinsky made a series of mistakes that resulted in a delay in the company's going public and urged a judge to strip them of their shares. Then, our panel discusses how the new Florida 6-week abortion ban could impact the 2024 election – even if subject to change by voters in November. And the latest on the Israeli Airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers. Susan Glasser, Larry Sabato, Charlie Sykes, Harry Litman, Maria Teresa Kumar, Michael Steele, and Janti Soeripto join.

Jack Smith takes action to protect the documents case. Plus, new revelations come to light about who saved Trump's Truth Social when it needed a cash to stay afloat. And the ladies of March Madness: the frenzy over the final four. Lisa Rubin, Catherine Christina, Mark Leibovich, Hugo Lowell, Vaugh Hillyard, Juanita Tolliver, Mark Mckinnon, Jemele Hill, and LaChina Robinson joins.

Donald Trump suffered two setbacks as judges rejected his bids to dismiss criminal charges in the Georgia election interference case and the classified documents case. In Florida, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon rejected Trump's argument that he could retain classified documents based on the Presidential Records Act. In Georgia, Judge Scott McAfee rejected Trump's argument that the attempts to overturn the 2020 election were protected under the First Amendment. Plus, "No Labels" abandons its plans to field a third-party candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election. The group had been pursuing a "unity ticket," featuring centrist candidates who could serve as alternatives to voters unsatisfied with Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Then, excitement is growing for Monday's solar eclipse – the first in six years. Joyce Vance, Molly Jong-Fast, Peter Baker, Jen Palmieri, Tim Miller, Jim Sciutto, and Sean Wilentz join.

Our Nightcap crew discusses the latest political headlines, Beyonce and MVPs of the week. Plus: how cancel culture could impact the future of comedy. Ali Vitali, Amanda Litman, Ali Velshi, and Roy Wood Jr. joins.

Special counsel Jack Smith fires back at Donald Trump's claim that he holds absolute immunity from criminal prosecution. Then, Trump announces his latest stance on abortion, saying it should be up to states. Why those comments are getting bipartisan backlash. Plus, how an epic NCAA tournament could reshape women's sports. Charles Coleman, Katie Benner, Jon Allen, Dan Pfeiffer, Tara Setmayer, & Nancy Lieberman join.

The Arizona Supreme Court brings back a near-total abortion law. Then, is corporate America in denial about a second Donald Trump term? Our panel looks at Trump's goal of a populist second term, and what it would actually mean for big business. And we discuss why we should be paying more attention to Jared Kushner's post-White House chapter. Symone Sanders-Townsend, Reed Galen, Ali Vitali, Rick Newman & Rachel Kleinfeld, Tim O'Brien, and David Frum break it down.

Donald Trump says Arizona's abortion ban went too far after saying the issue should be left to the states. This comes as the former President once again tries to delay his hush money trial just days before jury selection. Plus, a look at an unexpectedly hot inflation report and what it means for the Biden administration. Ashley Parker, Eugene Daniels, Miles Taylor, Ankush Khardori, Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Tim Miller, Ron Insana join to break it all down.

We are just days away from Donald Trump's first criminal trial on the hush money case and our panel breaks down what to know. Then, the Tennessee Senate approves a bill allowing public school teachers and staff to carry concealed guns on school grounds. And a veteran strategist explains why Democrats should stop worrying about November. Peter Baker, Michael Steele, Joyce Vance, Justin Jones, Rachel Wegner, Simon Rosenberg, and Hanif Abdurraquib join.

Before going on trial Monday, Donald Trump hosted embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson at Mar-a-Lago. Was that meeting enough to save Johnson from far-right threats to take his job away? Plus, our spotlight conversation on Christian nationalism, what it is, and how it could reshape America if Trump wins. And we look at the scandal involving the former interpreter to a baseball superstar. Molly Jong-Fast, Catherine Christian, Ken Rosenthal, Anthea Butler, Pete Wehner, and Katherine Stewart join.

Former President Donald Trump was in a New York courtroom for the first day of his hush money trial. He's the first ex-President to face criminal prosecution. Our panel breaks down the case. Then, Ohio's Senate Sherrod Brown discusses his re-election campaign and the Democrats fight to hold the Senate majority. Also, Israel vows to strike back after Iran's missile attacks. Kristy Greenberg, Joyce Vance, Hugo Lowell, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Jeremey Bash, Yaakov Katz, Matthew Dowd, and Ron Filipkowski join.

Seven jurors have been chosen for the former president's New York criminal trial. Trump's defense asked the judge to excuse several jurors for cause, pointing to social media posts and arguing that those jurors were unfairly biased against the former president. Then, the outrage over top WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark's $333,000 salary. In contrast, last year's No. 1 NBA draft pick received a $55 million four-year contract. Plus, a special conversation with Pulitzer-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Susan Glasser, Mark Joseph Stern, Harry Litman, Hans Nichols, Amanda Carpenter, Jemele Hill, Stephanie Gosk, Doris Kearns Goodwin

NY Prosecutors reveal their plan to cross-examine Trump if he testifies, as the former President complains about the jury selection process. Plus, Arizona Republicans have once again blocked a repeal of the 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions.Then, a deep dive into "Project 2025" -- also known as Donald Trump's playbook for a second term. Yamiche Alcindor, McKay Coppins, Barbara McQuade, Gov. Katie Hobbs, Tim Miller, Chuck Rocha, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and Ahmed Baba join.

Our Nightcap tackles the latest in Trump's NY criminal trial ahead of opening statements on Monday. Plus, diving into Project 2025 - what Trump's plans for a second term will mean for America. And our roundtable gives us the MVPs of the week. Alex Witt, Donna Shalala, Brian Stelter, and Judy Gold join.

Opening statements got underway today in Donald Trump's first criminal trial. Also, as the Senate takes up the long awaited aid package for Ukraine, Speaker Johnson comes under attack from far-right House members. Plus, a keynote conversation with a Nobel Prize winning journalist about the U.S. election and threats to democracy across the globe. Hugo Lowell, Neal Katyal, David Fahrenthold, Stuart Stevens, Juanita Tolliver, Debbie Lee James, Ray Mabus, Louis Caldera, and Maria Ressa join.

The jury in Donald Trump's learns more about the 'catch and kill' scheme designed to help the former president's 2016 campaign. Plus, Ukraine funding advanced in the Senate, on top of a bill to ban Tik Tok clears a key hurdle. Then, a keynote conversation with the WNBA Commissioner on what's next for the league and the star power unleashed at this year's March Madness. Charles Coleman Jr., Molly Jong Fast, George Conway, Susan Glasser, Hans Nichols, Christina Greer, and Cathy Engelbert join.

An Arizona indictment names Donald Trump as an "unindicted co-conspirator" and charges 11 "fake electors" plus several Trump aides with trying to "deny the will of the voters" in the 2020 election. Plus, the former President returns to a Manhattan courtroom Thursday as his lawyers argue his presidential immunity case before the Supreme Court. And the justices weigh a case that pits Idaho's abortion ban against federal rules for emergency care. Harry Litman, Glenn Kirschner, Mark Leibovish, Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, Max Rose and Reed Galen join.

The first week of testimony in Donald Trump's NY criminal trial ends with his former personal assistant and Michael Cohen's banker taking the witness stand. Plus, as campus protests continue over the war in Gaza, how Biden's response could affect his standing with young voters. Also: how Amazon went from bookseller to e-commerce giant. Jon Allen, Jon Mecham, David Jolly, Dana Mattioli, Ankush Khadori, Eugene Scott, John Della Volpe join.

The second week of witness testimony in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial begins tomorrow and the jury will hear from Michael Cohen's ex-banker. Plus, Elon Musk's surprise visit to Beijing means a major victory for Tesla's driver assistance technology. And, another look inside Project 2025, the far-right playbook for a second Trump administration. Carol Leoning, Kristy Greenberg, Hugo Lowell, Tim Miller, Brian Tyler Cohen, Ron Insana, and Isaac Arnsdorf join.

The New York Police Department arrested protestors at Columbia University who barricaded themselves inside Hamilton Hall. Plus this is the second week of Donald Trump's New York's criminal trial as the jury continues to hear testimony. And, we breakdown the former president's interview with TIME Magazine on just exactly what his second term would look like. Antonia Hylton, Jim Cavanaugh, Carmen Best, Cedric Alexnader, George Conway, Susan Glasser, Neal Katyal,Catherine Christian,and Sam Jacobs join.

Tomorrow Donald Trump heads back to court where his criminal trial continues as well as another hearing for alleged gag order violations. Plus, how college campuses across America are dealing with escalating protests over the Israel-Hamas war. And, chaos in Congress as the far right moves to oust Speaker Johnson while Democrats vow to block their efforts. Joyce Vance, Mike Memoli, Molly Jong-Fast, Irie Sentner, Joe Perticone, Mark McKinnon, and Frank Bruni join.

In week two of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, his lawyers went on attack mode as they went after Keith Davidson, the lawyer who negotiated hush money for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. Also, President Biden gave a surprise speech today commenting on the unrest within college campuses. And, a special keynote interview with Robert De Niro on the danger Trump brings to democracy. Peter Baker, Tim O'Brien, Dave Aronberg, retired Judge Ladoris Cordell, Stuart Stevens, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Ron Insana, Lauren Hirsch join.

As Donald Trump heads back into the courtroom for his New York criminal trial, Judge Merchan threatens him with jail time amid the continued gag order violations. Plus, a ceasefire deal is still out of reach with Hamas and Israel, as Israel moves toward an invasion of Rafah. And we hear from a veteran journalist on the challenges newsrooms are facing covering such an unprecedented news cycle. Charles Coleman, Hugo Lowell, McKay Coppins, Yaakov Katz, Jeremy Bash, Sam Stein, Michael Steele, and Ben Smith join.

Stormy Daniels took the stand telling her story in Trump's criminal trial, as the former president stood 10 feet away. Plus, President Biden delivered a speech condemning antisemitism amid U.S. protests over Israel's attacks on Gaza. And, breaking down how DC lobbyists are getting even more creative with how they influence the nation's capital. Katie Phang, Barbara McQuade, Susan Glasser, Ben Rhodes, Hans Nichols, Amanda Carpenter, Brody Mullins, and Luke Mullins join.

Biden and Trump have now agreed to two presidential debates in June and September. Plus, a look at the impact of campus protests over the war in Gaza. And, our exclusive one-on-one interview with Sen. Mitt Romney on the state of the GOP and the 2024 presidential race. Molly Jong-Fast, Peter Baker, McKay Coppins, Stuart Stevens, and Nicholas Kristof join.

Michael Cohen gets a tough grilling from the defense at Trump's New York criminal trial. Plus, breaking down a new report on why Wall Street donors are warming up to Trump. And, a keynote conversation on white nationalism in the US. Kristy Greenberg, Tim O'Brien, Jon Allen, Reed Galen, David Plouffe, Dan Nathan, David Gura join.

The prosecution rested its case today in Trump's criminal trial as the defense called its first witness. Plus, the latest on the death of Iran's president and what it could mean for the middle east. And, Trump's remarks on the campaign trail about potentially serving a third term if elected in November. Hugo Lowell, Jeremy Saland, Barbara McQuade, Tim Miller, Jennifer Palmieri, John Della Volpe, Larry Sabato, and Ben Rhodes join.

Trump's lawyers rest their case in the former president's New York criminal trial, without putting Trump on the stand. Plus, an exclusive interview with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu on his reaction to a potential arrest warrant from the ICC. And are there some good signs in the fight against inflation? Steph speaks with the Fed's Austan Goolsbee. Glenn Kirschner, Susan Glasser Jon Meacham, Reed Galen, and Christina Greer also join.

Nikki Haley has come out publicly to say she will vote for Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race after attacking him during her GOP primary run. Plus, we breakdown Trump's threats to the FBI and what another term with the former president could mean for political violence across the U.S. And, what the future of AI could mean for education and personalized tutoring. Ankush Khardori, Molly Jong-Fast, Dave Aronberg, James Comey, Matthew Dowd, Robert Gibbs, and Salman Khan join.

Donald Trump's criminal case could be in the jury's hands by Wednesday midday. Plus, the Biden campaign is getting more aggressive against Trump. Hugo Lowell, Kristy Greenberg, Joyce Vance, Susan Glasser, Hans Nichols, and Matthew Dowd join to help us get smarter.

The jury in Trump's New York criminal trial spent four and a half hours deliberating on Wednesday. Plus, officer Harry Dunn and fellow Jan. 6 officers are campaigning for Joe Biden. Dunn joins us to discuss. And Trump and Elon Musk are said to be forming an "alliance." What each could gain in this election year. Harry Litman, Catherine Christian, Jeremy Saland, Molly Jong-Fast, Dan Nathan, Ron Filipkowski, and Stuart Stevens join.

In this week's nightcap, our roundtable discusses the impact of the first U.S. president to ever be convicted of a crime. Plus, what does Donald Trump's conviction mean for his donors, and will it sway voters. And, what is everyone watching for in the coming weeks given the monumental news. Danny Cevallos, Tim O'Brien, Katy Tur, and John Fugelsang join.

After being convicted in a historic criminal trial, Donald Trump continues to lead Republicans in attacks on the verdict. Trump is also now asking SCOTUS to intervene and cancel the jury's decision. Meanwhile, a jury was seated in Hunter Biden's federal gun charges trial. And, a look at major companies bank rolling lawmakers who spread 2020 election lies. Charles Coleman Jr., Hugo Lowell, Yamiche Alcindor, Tim Miller, Christina Greer, Noah Bookbinder, Dan Nathan, and Ron Insana join.

Biden speaks out on Donald Trump's recent criminal conviction, calling the former president a "convicted felon" at a fundraiser. Plus, a presidential executive order imposes new restrictions on migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. And, a look at the potential impact of A.I. on the 2024 presidential election. Jeremy Saland, Hans Nichols, Susan Glasser, Mark McKinnon, Tim Ryan, Larry Sabato, and Josh Tyrangiel join 11th Hour tonight.

President Biden visits France to mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day as Trump and his allies call for revenge after the guilty verdict in his New York trial. Plus, a look at how Republicans in Texas are all but endorsing Trump's Project 2025. And Charlamange Tha God on the dangers of avoiding "real" conversations. Glenn Kirschner, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Molly Jong-Fast, Robert Downen, Charlamagne Tha God, Reed Galen, and Jennifer Palmieri join.

The president observes D-Day's 80th anniversary in France and calls on U.S. allies to defend Democracy. Plus, Steve Bannon is ordered to report to prison to serve time for contempt of congress. And, a cross-country trip in an RV to find out if America is really as divided as it seems. Mike Memoli, Luke Broadwater, Nayyera Haq, Amanda Carpenter, Max Rose, Garrett Graff, and Francis Barry join.

The Biden administration considers potentially negotiating a unilateral deal with Hamas to free 5 Americans hostages taken on Oct. 7 if current talks including Israel fail. And, Trump met with his probation officer remotely from his Florida resort, benefitting from what he refers to as a "two-tiered system of justice." Plus, Steve Kerr talks about his recent endorsement of Biden for the 2024 presidential election. Charles Coleman Jr, Sam Stein, Carol Leonnig, Peter Baker, Mark McKinnon, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Steve Kerr join.

A Delaware jury unanimously found Hunter Biden guilty of three felony counts in his federal gun case. And, Donald Trump plans to weaponize U.S. spy services for "retribution" against domestic political opponents, warns his former national security adviser. Plus, why there's a sudden silent pushback against pride month. Susan Glasser, Mike Memoli, Harry Litman, John Bolton, Juanita Tolliver, Michael Steele, and Sarah Kate Ellis join.

President Biden is in Italy for the G7 Summit, where he plans to assure allies about America's ongoing support for Ukraine. And, Trump is set to huddle with Republicans in his first visit to Capitol Hill since the Jan. 6 riot. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Molly Jong-Fast, Max Rose, Basil Smikle, Mike Madrid, Dan Nathan, David Gura, and Ryan Holiday join The 11th Hour.

The Supreme Court rules against restricting access to abortion pill Mifepristone - while Senate Republicans block an effort to protect access to IVF. Also, Trump promises business leaders he'll cut taxes and roll back regulations if he wins in November. Peter Baker, Jennifer Palmieri, Conor Lamb, Mark Joseph Stern, Anthea Butler, Ron Insana, Brian Schwartz, and Jared Huffman join.

President Biden was in Italy for the G7 following his son's guilty verdict, while Trump returned to Capitol Hill. Plus, the Supreme Court's big rulings on abortion medication and gun access. And of course the MVPs of the week. Hayes Brown, Gillian Tett, Alex Edelman, and Katie Benner join The 11th Hour.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore makes history with an order to pardon some 175,000 marijuana convictions. Also, the Biden campaign launches a $50 million ad campaign that includes a focus on Donald Trump's criminal convictions. Plus, the new rules for the upcoming presidential debate include muted microphones for both candidates. And Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy calls for tobacco-style warning labels on social media platforms. Wes Moore, Charles Coleman Jr., Jon Allen, Yamiche Alcindor, Matthew Dowd, Chuck Rocha, and Jonathan Haidt join The 11th Hour.

Joe Biden announces a new policy shielding undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation and says he'll let Trump's tax cuts expire for the wealthy if elected. Plus, Putin arrives in North Korea amidst Russia-Ukraine war. And Trump campaigns in Wisconsin, denying negative comments about Milwaukee. Peter Baker, Raul Reyes, Ali Vitali, Charlie Sykes, Cornell Belcher, Michael McFaul, Gabriela Cowperthwaite, and Nathan Halverson join The 11th Hour.

On this Juneteenth, the Biden-Harris campaign is out with a new ad focusing on African-American contributions to the nation, as Trump's team releases a five-line statement starting with "All Slaves are Free!" Then, a new warning about what far-right wants to see in a future America. Also, the White House responds to Netanyahu's accusation that the U.S. is "withholding weapons" from Israel amid its war with Hamas. Vaughn Hillyard, Molly Jong-Fast, Symone Sanders Townsend, Tim Miller, Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Heather Cox Richardson, and Michael Allen join.

Democrats are pushing to address an 1873 law they say could be used to create a national abortion ban if Trump wins. Plus, new details on the first presidential debate. And new reporting on what colleagues told the judge overseeing the Mar-a-Lago documents case. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Juanita Tolliver, Tara Setmayer, Amanda Carpenter, Joyce Vance, David Gura, and Peter Spiegel join.

With less than one week to go until the presidential candidates' first debate, our Nightcap roundtable looks at where the campaigns stand right now. Plus, the real impact of Louisiana's law about the Ten Commandments in schools. And - everyone gives their MVPs of the week. Mary Carillo, Susan Page, James Carville, and Eddie Glaude join.

Joe Biden sharpens his message on abortion rights ahead of the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. The Biden team released a campaign ad taking aim at Donald Trump for his role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Also, the government and Trump's lawyers face off at a hearing on a proposed gag order in the classified documents case. Plus, Special Olympics chair Tim Shriver on how his "Dignity Index" can help us all find common ground. Barbara McQuade, Jon Allen, Josh Gerstein, Neal Katyal, Mark McKinnon, Heidi Heitkamp, and Tim Shriver join.

In less than two days, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off at their first debate of the 2024 campaign - and Trump is ramping up on the disparaging comments. Meanwhile, over a dozen Nobel Prize-winning economists warn against Trump's economic proposals, predicting an inflation bomb if he returns to the White House. Plus, why West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin left the Democratic party and how he plans to vote in November. Hans Nichols, Peter Baker, Harry Litman, Joe Manchin, Stuart Stevens, Maria Teresa Kumar, Steve Rattner, and Andrew Ross Sorkin join.

A Supreme Court document related to a high-stakes abortion case was accidentally released online one day ahead of the first debate. What this means for the high court, plus how Joe Biden and Donald Trump are preparing to tackle abortion access and other issues during their debate. Also, former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger publicly endorses Biden, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore talks immigration and the race for the White House. George Conway, Eddie Glaude, Carol Leonnig, Wes Moore, Mark Joseph Stern, Mike Madrid, and Charlie Dent join.

It's been a big week, with Joe Biden and Donald Trump facing off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. Plus, there were some significant Supreme Court rulings -- including one involving January 6th charges. The 11th Hour Nightcap crew looks at how these developments will affect the nation. Plus, why there's so much attention on women's basketball and everyone gives their MVPs of the week. Sarah Cooper, Tim Miller, Molly Jong-Fast, and Charles Coleman Jr. join.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that former presidents have significant immunity from prosecution. The 11th Hour dives into how the decision might impact Donald Trump's election interference case. Also, what might come next for Joe Biden's presidential campaign following his performance at the first presidential debate Harry Litman, Susan Glasser, Andrew Weissman, Jon Allen, David Plouffe, Stuart Stevens, and David Tatel join.

Tonight, Stormy Daniels - the woman at the center of Donald Trump's hush money trial - gave her first interview since his guilty verdict. And, following the Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision on Monday, the judge has delayed his sentencing until mid-September. Plus, Joe Biden comments on his performance at the recent debate. McKay Coppins, Lisa Rubin, Hans Nichols, Tim O'Brien, Jennifer Palmieri, Michael Steele, Bill Cohan, and Josh Brown join The 11th Hour.

President Biden hosted Dem governors and spoke with congressional leaders Wednesday, assuring them that he was not leaving the race. Plus, the Supreme Court's recent ruling on immunity has thrown a wrench in Jack Smith's case against Trump; what could be next. Peter Baker, Eugene Daniels, Donna Edwards, Marcus Childress, Joyce Vance, Melissa Murray, and Michael Beschloss join.

Joe Biden is pushing back against calls to drop out of the presidential race, trying to reassure Capitol Hill Democrats and campaign donors that he's in it to win it. Also, Donald Trump takes to social media to deny any knowledge of or involvement in Project 2025, saying he even disagrees with some of the content. Plus, French voters reject a far-right takeover -- could the same thing happen here in November? Susan Glasser, Mike Memoli, Dave Weigel, Ahmed Baba, Mark McKinnon, and Chuck Rocha join The 11th Hour.

It's a high-stakes week for Joe Biden as he fights to keep his campaign alive. He hosted NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington amid concerns about his run for the White House. Meanwhile, the Republican National Convention is less than one week away and Donald Trump has yet to announce his VP pick. Also, Trump is reportedly planning to try to block hearings for his federal elections case until after the November vote. Hans Nichols, Molly Jong-Fast, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugo Lowell, Andrew Weissmann, Matthew Dowd, and Daniel Squadron join.

President Biden prepares for a 'critical' press conference amid new calls for him to drop out of the race for the White House. Also, VP Harris is ramping up attacks on Donald Trump and taking direct aim at Project 2025. Plus, NATO partners are now trying to "Trump-proof" the alliance against a possible second Trump presidency. Tyler Pager, Eugene Daniels, Mychael Schnell, Amna Nawaz, Reed Galen, Donna Edwards, and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson join.

President Biden hosted his first press conference since the debate against former President Trump and made it clear he will not exit the 2024 presidential race. Meanwhile, Trump continues his attempts to distance himself from Project 2025 as he meets with Hungary's authoritarian leader, Viktor Orban. Plus, a positive sign for the U.S. economy, as wages begin to surpass inflation. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Jon Allen, Jeff Mason, Stuart Stevens, Ryan Teague Beckwith, Jennifer Palmieri, Dan Nathan, and Ron Insana join The 11th Hour.

President Joe Biden continues to defy calls to end his candidacy, doubling down at his first news conference since the presidential debate in late June. Our Nightcap roundtable discusses the state of his campaign and former President Donald Trump's attempts to distance himself from Project 2025 while meeting with a foreign authoritarian leader at Mar-A-Lago. Plus, the potential impact of a recent attack on teachers orchestrated entirely via TikTok - and of course, everyone gives their MVPs of the week. Hayes Brown, Joyce Vance, Claire McCaskill, and Jemele Hill join.

Republicans formally nominated Donald Trump and JD Vance at the RNC this week. But for all the talk of "unity," the speeches echoed many of the dark themes of Trump's first term. Meanwhile, Biden faced growing calls to drop out as he spent the week recovering from COVID. Charlie Sykes, Heidi Heitkamp, Peter Baker, and Mychael Schnell join to discuss.

The Harris campaign is quickly taking shape, with help from additional Democratic endorsements and a record-breaking surge in campaign funds. We look at Harris' message and the Trump-Vance campaign response. Jeff Mason, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Jennifer Palmieri, Wes Moore, Tim Ryan, Mark McKinnon, Basil Smikle, and Jon Meacham join.

The Kamala Harris Campaign kicks off as the vice president visits battleground Wisconsin, fresh off endorsements from two key Democrats. Plus, the chances of a Trump-Harris debate actually happening, and the latest on veepstakes. Carol Leoning, Yamiche Alcindor, Hans Nichols, Steve Israel, Gov. Jared Polis, Stuart Stevens, Juanita Tolliver, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld join the 11th Hour.

Vice President Kamala Harris has had record fundraising and is now just one point behind Trump among likely voters. Plus, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman joins to discuss his endorsement of Harris. Plus, some Republicans are asking if Trump needs a new running mate. Peter Baker, Yamiche Alcindor, Jasmine Wright, Reid Hoffman, Simon Rosenberg, Matthew Dowd, and Anne Applebaum join The 11th Hour.

After Vice President Kamala Harris' historic first week on the campaign trail, our Nightcap roundtable breaks down its early success; how memes circulating on social media have played a role and the next steps she plans to take in her race for the White House. Plus, both Harris and Donald Trump are feeling the running mate pressure, but in different ways -- while Harris is rushing to choose, some Republicans have started to doubt Trump's pick, Ohio Senator JD Vance. Jon Allen, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Eddie Glaude, and Pete Wehner join.

While Vice President Kamala Harris tries to keep up her momentum from the successful start of her campaign last week with a new focus on abortion rights, the Trump-Vance campaign is working to figure out where to hit her where it hurts. Also, President Joe Biden unveils new reform proposals for the Supreme Court. Plus, new reporting on JD Vance's career as a venture capitalist and his connections to Silicon Valley. Susan Glasser, Errin Haines, McKay Coppins, Andrew Weissmann, Teddy Schleifer, Brian Schwartz, and Brian Stelter join The 11th Hour.

As polls show a close race for the White House, both Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump are battling it out in the swing state of Georgia in attempts to win over Black voters. Meanwhile, the director of Project 2025 steps down, but talk about the 900+ page document is not going anywhere. Plus, the latest results from the Arizona primaries, a state that's become a hotbed for election denialism. Symone Sanders hosts The 11th Hour, joined by LaTosha Brown, Eugene Daniels, Jasmine Wright, Stuart Stevens, David Plouffe, and General Barry McCaffrey.

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at a rally in Texas today, after Trump questioned Harris' race at the National Association of Black Journalists. And Senator Cory Booker gives his thoughts on what's at stake with the 2024 election, and the current state of the race. Hans Nichols, Jon Allen, Michael Steele, Tim Miller, Molly Jong-Fast, and Nayyera Haq join The 11th Hour on this Wednesday night.

Americans freed in historic prisoner swap with Russia.

This week, our Nightcap crew weighs in on the state of the presidential race following Donald Trump's comments at a Black journalist convention and VP Kamala Harris receiving enough votes for a Democratic nomination. Also, JD Vance ramps up attacks on Harris while she wraps up her vice president search and works with President Biden to exchange prisoners with Russia. Plus, everyone highlights their MVPs. Ali Velshi, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Pablo Torre, and Juanita Tolliver join The 11th Hour.

Vice President Kamala Harris has the votes for the Democratic nomination and will announce her running mate for the 2024 presidential race on Tuesday. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Wall Steet after the stock market's rough day, which sparked fears of a recession. Plus, state officials say Elon Musk is spreading election misinformation. We discuss all of this and more on tonight's 11th Hour, joined by Susan Glasser, Errin Haines, Reese Gorman, Ron Insana, Former Senator Evan Bayh, and Roger McNamee.

Vice President Kamala Harris has officially chosen a running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Plus, a look at Walz's congressional record and how he compares to JD Vance. And, how the stock market rebounded after its major loses from yesterday. Basil Smikle, Yamiche Alcindor, Jasmine Wright, Blois Olson, Dave Weigel, Doug Jones, Mark McKinnon, Dan Nathan and David Gura join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz just held rallies in Michigan and Wisconsin, where they hammered Donald Trump. Also, what impact unions could have on this election, after the United Auto Workers' endorsement of Harris. Plus, Harris mocks Trump on his own social media platform. Alicia Menendez hosts, joined by Jon Allen, Michael Steele, Jeff Mason, Rep. Debbie Dingell, Victoria Defrancesco Soto, Charlie Sykes, and Caitlin Dickerson.

Polls show a tight race between the Trump-Vance and Harris-Walz campaigns and Trump seems to be struggling. Plus, Trump and Kamala Harris finally agree to a debate with ABC News on September 10. And how Trump's media company would impact a potential second Trump administration. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Yamiche Alcindor, Tim Miller, Bob Torricelli, Ken Martin, and David Freedlander join The 11th Hour.

This week's Nightcap digs into the latest on Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, which now includes running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Plus, how the Trump-Vance campaign is responding to all the attention on Harris and Walz. Also, the impact of election misinformation and Elon Musk's role. And of course, everyone gives their MVPs of the week. David French, Mary Harris, Christina Greer, and John Fugelsang join The 11th Hour.

Vice President Harris is preparing for the Democratic National Convention and plans to announce her economic policies this week. Plus, a secret video from Project 2025 demonstrates more on what a second Trump term would look like. And, the FBI is now looking into an attempted hack on both the Trump and Harris Presidential campaign. Susan Glasser, Toluse Olorunnipa, Teddy Schleifer, John Della Volpe, Larry Sabato, Andy Kroll, and Clint Watts join The 11th Hour this Monday.

Governor Tim Walz took the stage in his first solo campaign event, responding to the right-wing attacks on his military record. Plus, two additional states have added abortion rights to their ballots; how that could impact battleground states come November. And a new poll in Florida shows troubling signs for Trump. Hans Nichols, Gabriel Debenedetti, Errin Haines, Heidi Heitkamp, Stuart Stevens, Amy McGrath, and James Surowiecki join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Donald Trump attempts to refocus his campaign with a speech on his economic policy, but it turned into attacks on VP Harris. Plus, for the first time since 2021 the inflation rate is below 3%; what it means for the 2024 race. And, the former police chief of Marion, Kansas was charged after leading a raid on a local newspaper. The paper's editor joins us. Sam Stein, Isaac Arnsdorf, Brian Stelter, Peter Spiegel, Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Eric Meyer join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

President Biden joined Vice President Harris in Maryland for their first event since dropping out. The event was a victory lap after the Inflation Reduction Act gave Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices. Plus: Trump tries to push back his NY hush money sentencing. And, student journalism exposes former University of Florida President Ben Sasse's eye-popping spending. Peter Baker, Yamiche Alcindor, Mike Memoli, Joyce Vance, Conor Lamb, Carlos Curbelo, and Aidan Bush join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

For this week's nightcap our roundtable dives into Vice President Harris's economic policy plans to tackle cost of food, housing and more. Plus, a lookahead at DNC that starts on Monday. And, who's who in MVP of the week. Willie Geist, James Carville, Basil Smikle, and Paul Rieckhoff join The 11th Hour this Friday.

Our Nightcap roundtable is back for another week recapping the biggest moments of the Democratic National Convention. Plus, the group shares their MVPs of the week. Molly Jong-Fast, Heidi Heitkamp, Trymaine Lee, and Jon Allen join The 11th Hour this Friday.

Donald Trump is threatening to pull out of the first presidential debate after the Harris campaign proposed a change to the format. Plus, Trump's attempt to recast himself as an abortion rights supporters -- whether voters will buy it. And, why democrats are suing Georgia's Election Board over new certification rules. Hayes Brown, Tyler Pager, Jasmine Wright, David Jolly, Maria Urbina, Sam Gringlas, and Michael Bociurkiw join The 11th Hour this Monday. 

The Harris-Walz ticket hits the campaign trail once again headed to Georgia on their bus tour. Plus, Jack Smith hands Trump another indictment amid continuing legal troubles. And, more GOP supporters continue to show their allegiance to Harris for President. Toluse Olorunnipa, Errin Hayes, McKay Coppins, Harry Litman, Tim Miller, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Ben Rhodes join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night. 

The Harris-Walz team kicks off their roadtrip in rural Georgia with just 10 weeks till election day. The Democrats hope this trip will help them to cut into Trump's margin. Also, Trump is now facing blacklash over an incident at Arlington Cemetery and now his campaign is attempting to do damage control. Plus, we look at the election lawsuits in Georgia and Arizona over vote couting and voting prodecures. Akayala Gardner, Greg Bluestein, Eugene Daniels. Basil Smikle, Susan Del Percio, Carrie Levine, Nayyera Haq joins The 11th Hour this Wednesday. 

Democratic nominees Kamala Harris and Tim Walz sit down for their first interview since they launched their campaign. Plus, Trump rallies in battleground states, takes news questions about what happened at Arlington National Cemetery. And, breaking down new polls showing a tightening 2024 race, with Harris holding a narrow lead in key states. Jeff Mason, Amna Nawaz, Natasha Korecki, Tara Setmayer, Chuck Rocha, Latosha Brown join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

A look at the tight race with less than 70 days till election day as the first mail-in ballots will be sent this week. Plus, what polling is saying about the 2024 election. And, Democrats are bringing reproductive freedom front and center- how voters feel about the issue. Susan Glasser, Errin Haines, Dave Weigel, Mandela Barnes, Mark McKinnon, John Della Volpe, Mark Murray, and Nikki Fried join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

The latest on the deadly high school shooting in Winder, GA as officials identify a 14-year-old. Plus, Liz Cheney says she will vote for Vice President Harris in November - but will this endorsement help voters? And, U.S. hits Russia with new sanctions for its alleged effort to manipulate voters in the upcoming election. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Hugo Lowell, Roland Gutierrez, Max Rose, Stuart Stevens, Clint Watts, David Gura, and Ron Insana join The 11th Hour this Wednesday. 

Days away from the first presidential debate Trump and Harris hit the campaign trail harder than ever. Plus, what a key race in Montana could mean for the battle to control Congress. And Trump's election interference case is back in court. Vaughn Hillyard, Jon Allen, Akayla Gardner, Basil Smikle, Michael Steele, Lindsay Owens, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 

Our Nightcap roundtable is in studio talking the state of the 2024 race with just 60 days until election day. Plus, what's next for gun safety reform after the deadly high school shooting in Georgia. And, everyone shares their MVPs of the week. Steve Liesman, Rev. Al Sharpton, Pablo Torre, and Maya Eaglin join The 11th Hour Nightcap this Friday night. 

The Presidential debate is less than 24 hours away between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as both prepare to take the stage. Plus, the former president ramps up his threats to jail political opponents if reelected. And, what economic experts are saying about Trump's plans on tariffs. Susan Glasser, Yamiche Alchindor, Hugo Lowell, Doug Jones, Stuart Stevens, and Brendan Greeley join The 11th Hour this Monday. 

We breakdown the aftermath of last night's presidential debate as both Trump and Harris come face to face again to commemorate 9/11. Plus, how a pet conspiracy theory about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio made it to the debate stage. And, the latest on inflation rates and how they are impacting the economy. Peter Baker Molly Jong- Fast, Michael Steele, Melanie Wilt, Tim Ryan, Peter Spiegel and Bill Cohan join The 11th hour this Wednesday.

Both presidential campaigns are back in full swing with Trump making headlines saying he will not be participating in another debate with Vice President Harris. Plus, a reality check on the baseless immigration conspiracy theories as Trump doubles down. And, Carole King joins to talk about the power of celebrity endorsements. Vaughn Hillyard, McKay Coppins, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Mike Memoli, Simon Rosenberg, Victoria Defrancesco Soto, and Charlie Sykes join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

This week's Nightcap is here to talk Trump's obsession with a baseless lie about immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Plus the impact of celebrity endorsements after Taylor Swift came out to publicly endorse Kamala Harris for President. And, it wouldn't be a Nightcap without our group sharing their MVPs of the week. Hayes Brown, Kalhan Rosenblatt, Mary Harris, and Dan Nathan join our Nightcap on The 11th Hour this Friday.

The FBI investigates another apparent attempt on Donald Trump's life. Plus, the Ohio State Police head to Springfield in wake of viral conspiracy theories about Haitian immigrants in the town. Then, Trump's relationship with Elon Musk and how the tech CEO is using "X" to promote his political agenda. Also, music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is under arrest. Frank Figliuzzi, Sam Stein, Jeff Mason, Tim Miller, Tim O'Brien, Ryan Mac and Charles Coleman join The 11th Hour this Monday.

With less than two months until election day, concerns grow about dangerous political rhetoric leading to threats and attacks. Plus, music mogul Sean 'Diddy" Combs is denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking. Then, what an interest rate cut could mean for the 2024 race and "PoliticsGirl" on how to fix America. Hans Nichols, Mark Leibovich, Errin Haines, Mike Murphy, Amy McGrath, Charles Coleman Jr, Leigh McGowan, and Marc Lasry join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

New polls from Quinnipiac and AARP show Vice President Harris with a small lead in what is still a very tight race. Plus, the impact of the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates. And, Hadley Duvall shares her powerful story on fighting for reproductive rights in the 2024 election. Peter Baker, Yamiche Alcindor, Ron Insana, Dan Nathan, Conor Lamb, and Matthew Dowd join The 11th Hour this Wednesday. 

New polls show the race remains tight even as VP Harris continues to improve nationally and in swing states. Plus, the GOP candidate for governor of North Carolina continues his campaign after a report about shocking comments made online. And, Georgia's state election board gets set to vote on new rules that could change how ballots are counted. McKay Coppins, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Larry Sabato, Justin Wolfers, Brendan Greeley, Brian Tyler Cohen, Stuart Stevens, and LaTosha Brown join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 

We get a breakdown of the new MSNBC flim "From Russia with Lev" from Executive Producer Rachel Maddow and main character Lev Parnas. Plus, the latest on the Georgia election board's ruling requiring hand-counting of ballots. And, chaos within the House Republican caucus as members try to resist Trump's push for a government shutdown. Ali Velshi hosts a special 11th Hour with Greg Bluestein, Ashley Parker, Jon Allen, Mychael Schnell.

New polling from NBC News shows a huge popularity boost for VP Kamala Harris as she leads Donald Trump by 5 points nationally. And while JD Vance and Tim Walz prepare for their debate, Democrats are trolling Trump for not committing to another debate with Harris. Susan Glasser, Gabriel Debenedetti, and Akayla Gardner join Symone Sanders-Townsend on The 11th Hour.

VP Kamala Harris and Fmr President Donald Trump are leaning into issues that energize their bases. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm joins to discuss how clean energy is boosting the economy, particularly in red states. And, sports legend Brett Favre's surprising announcement as he testified before Congress. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugo Lowell, Molly Jong Fast, Steve Kornacki, Mike Madrid, and Jason Johnson join The 11th Hour on this Tuesday night.

VP Harris sits down exclusively with Stephanie Ruhle for her first one-on-one interview with a major network since becoming the democratic nominee. The Vice President lays out her vision for an "opportunity economy," reproductive freedom, and Trump's "broken promises." Peter Baker, David Gura, Claire McCaskill, and Michael Steele join the 11th Hour to react.

Hurricane Helene slams Florida's coast as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm. Vice President Harris heads to the southern border to talk immigration. Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is charged with bribery and wire fraud in an alleged pay-to-play scheme that prosecutors say spanned ten years. And, a discussion on Trump's fitness for office. Bill Karins, Jon Allen, Hayes Brown, Natasha Korecki, Jesse Kirsch, Kathy Park, Jeremy Saland, Charlie Sykes, Max Rose, Ron Insana, and Peter Spiegel join the 11th Hour this Thursday.

This week's Nightcap is here to talk VP Harris and Trump's dueling visions for the economy and immigration. Plus, what to expect this week with New York City's Mayor Eric Adams as he faces federal corruption charges. And, it wouldn't be a Nightcap without our group sharing their MVPs of the week. Alex Witt, Tom Rogers, Christina Greer, and Joanna Coles join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap.

Former President Trump spreads lies about how the White House handled the devastating aftermath from Hurricane Helene as the death toll continues to climb. Plus, tomorrow is the first VP debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance and potentially final debate of the 2024 campaign. And will the White House step in to stop a port strike that could be a stress test for the economy? Jeff Mason, Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Dan Nathan, Steve Liesman, Basil Smikle, and Tim Miller join the 11th Hour this Monday.

In a new court filing against Trump, Jack Smith lays out why his election interference case should go ahead in spite of the SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity. Plus, the Longshoremen's strike continues as we look at how it's affecting one of the busiest ports. And, a look into the ground team helping the victims of Hurricane Helene. Jon Allen, Errin Haines, Molly Jong-Fast, Neal Katyal, Gov. Wes Moore, and Chef José Andrés join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Liz Cheney joined Kamala Harris on the campaign trail in Ripon, WI - the place that is considered the birth of the Republican party. Plus, Stacey Abrams joins to share her insights and strategies to victory in the 2024 election. Plus, a new documentary on the controversial family separation policy under the Trump administration. Peter Baker, Amna Nawaz, Dave Weigel, Conor Lamb, Reed Galen, Jacob Soboroff, Errol Morris

The 11th Hour Nightcap is back as our roundtable talks about takeaways from the Vice Presidential debate. Plus, with one month to go until election day, Obama is now set to join Harris on the campaign trail. And, Malcolm Gladwell joins to talk about his new book. Ron Insana, John Fugelsang, Maya Wiley, Steve Bodow, and Malcolm Gladwell join for our Nightcap episode this Friday. 

This past weekend marked the beginning of a slate of scheduled interviews for VP Harris and Gov. Walz. Plus, an overview of the past year and a look into the current situation in the Middle East one year after Hamas' brutal Oct 7th attack on Israel. And, Florida braces for another powerful storm as Hurricane Milton threatens to hit less than two weeks after Helene's destruction. Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Mark Leibovich, Natalie Sanandaji, Martin Fletcher, Hagar Chemali, Yair Rosenberg, and Kevin Carroll join the 11th Hour this Monday.

A month out from election day and a New York Times and Sienna poll shows Harris narrowly leading Donald Trump by three points, within the margin of error. Plus, VP Harris continues to do a range of interviews as she introduces a new policy proposal. And, the latest as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida. Evan McMorris- Santoro, Jonathan Martin, David Drucker, David Gura, Peter Spiegel, Mitch Landrieu, Matthew Dowd, and Chuck Rocha join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night. 

Multiple counties along Florida's west coast suspend emergency response as Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a dangerous category three storm. Bill Karins, Jesse Kirsch, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Stephanie Gosk, Craig Fugate, Michael Brennan, Sam Brock, Jason Dougherty, Art Delacruz, and Dana Griffin join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Former President Obama rallies for Harris in Pittsburgh, while the VP rallies in Phoenix and participates in a Univision town hall. Plus, Trump proposed another tax cut in Detroit today while slamming the city. And, as Harris makes gains in national polls, Republicans run a 'red wave narrative'. Jon Ralston, Mike Madrid, Jeff Mason, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, Simon Rosenberg, and Jay Carter join the 11th Hour this Thursday.

This week's roundtable talks the impact of hurricane misinformation and how it's impacting those most affected. Plus, the latest in political headlines as Trump begins to campaign in blue states. And, who made the list in this week's MVPs. Molly Jong- Fast, Jelani Cobb, Ahmed Baba, and Jon Allen join for our Nightcap episode this Friday. 

Kamala Harris holds a rally in swing state Pennsylvania and responds to Donald Trump's remarks about using the military to end potential unrest on election day. Plus, Rutgers University students share their thoughts about the 2024 race and what matters to them. Also, Liz Cheney's concerns about whether House Speaker Mike Johnson will certify the election. Susan Glasser, Charlotte Alter, Sam Stein, John Della Volpe, Reed Galen and Max Rose join The 11th Hour this Monday.

VP Harris' holds a radio town hall with Charlamagne Tha God as she works to boost support among Black voters. Plus, Trump speaks at the Economic Club of Chicago where he was pushed to defend his ideas on tariffs. And Rufus Wainwright slams Trump for using his recordings at a campaign rally. Steve Kornacki, Dave Weigel, Errin Haines, David Drucker, Dan Nathan, Mark Zandi, Rufus Wainwright, Tim Miller, and Basil Smikle join the 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Harris urges Americans to vote "country over party" as she asks anti-Trump Republicans for their support. Meanwhile, Trump calls himself the "father of IVF" in a Fox News town hall with women voters. Plus, GOP donors Elon Musk, Miriam Adelson and Dick Uihlein give a combined $220M to pro-Trump groups in just three months. And Congressman Colin Allred's campaign raises over $1 million after his debate with Senator Ted Cruz. Hayes Brown, Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Mark Mckinnon, Brendan Greeley, Bill Cohan, Rep. Colin Allred, and Richard Reeves join the 11th Hour this Wednesday

With less than three weeks till election day, VP Harris campaigns across battleground Wisconsin. Plus, the latest in the Mideast war as Israeli military officials confirm Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza. And an exclusive interview with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on all things economy. Peter Baker, Akayla Gardner, Jeremy Bash, Mark Leibovich, Juanita Tolliver, and Matthew Dowd join The 11th Hour this Wednesday, as Symone Sanders fill in for Stephanie Ruhle. 

The Nightcap tackles Harris's voter outreach, her media blitz and what she might do next. Plus, third-party candidates could be spoilers in battleground states as early voting gets underway. And, who made the list in this week's MVPs. Paul Rieckhoff, Samantha Barry, Nancy Giles, and Philip Bump join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap.

VP Harris' campaign sets a record for the biggest fundraising quarter ever as she teams up with Liz Cheney to make her case to voters in key battlegrounds. Then, Elon Musk's $1 million voter giveaway raises question about whether he's violating election laws. Plus, Trump steps us his obscene and crude language at rallies and also tries to troll Harris with a stunt at McDonalds. Charlie Sykes, Susan Glasser, Jon Allen, Eric Lipton, Fmr. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, Mike Madrid, and Kyle Cheney join the 11th Hour this Monday. 

In a scathing new interview, Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly comes clean about the former president and his fitness for office. Plus, a new report says the nation's most powerful banking CEO is really behind Kamala Harris. Then - can she also win over will Nikki Haley's voters? Gabriel Debenedetti, Michael Steele, Michael Schmidt, David Gura. Peter Goodman, Maria Teresa Kumar, Reed Galen, and Craig Snyder join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

With 13 days left in the race, VP Harris zeros in on warnings about Trump being unfit as the former President makes the case that she'll be danger to the country, if elected. Plus, American intelligence officials warn about Russian election interference and a new report says more than 230 GOP candidates have cast doubt on the integrity of the 2024 election. Peter Baker, David Drucker, Molly Jong-Fast, Brandy Zadrozyn, Stuart Stevens, Conor Lamb, and Jason Stanley join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Barack Obama & Bruce Springsteen campaigned with Kamala Harris while Trump again dialed up his anti-immigration messaging. Then, Elon Musk ramps up his efforts to support Trump's campaign. And what's behind the MAGA-bro movement? Why so many young male voters are drawn to Trump. Jon Ralston, Tia Mitchell, Jeff Mason, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Basil Smikle, Mark McKinnon and Heather Cox Richardson join the 11th Hour this Thursday. 

The latest on Israel's strikes in Iran then, our Nightcap talks the state of the race and MVPs of the week. Matt Bradley, Michael McFaul, Symone Sanders, Dan Nathan, Molly Jong-Fast, and Mary Harris join The 11th Hour this Friday. 

It's the last week of the 2024 campaign and Harris and Trump are trying to flood the zone with stops in every battleground. Meanwhile, CEOs are hedging bets on who will win the election. Plus, Nancy Pelosi discusses Trump and Speaker Johnson's "little secret" and whether Johnson plans on certifying the election. And, Marty Baron, former executive editor for The Washington Post, weighs in on the paper's decision not to endorse a candidate for president. Susan Glasser, Mike Madrid, Tim O'Brien, Nancy Pelosi, Tim Miller, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Marty Baron join the 11th Hour this Monday.

With just one week to go until election day Vice President Harris delivers closing argument at the site of Trump's infamous January 6th, 2021 rally. Plus, the former President continues to defend his controversial Madison Square Garden rally. And, a leader in the fight to end gun violence says its time to step away from activism. Larry Sabato, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Errin Haines, Barry Ritholtz, Dan Nathan, Matthew Dowd, Chuck Rocha, and Fred Guttenberg join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

Harris hammers messages about unity, protections for reproductive rights and Trump's unfitness to serve as she campaigns in NC, PA, and WI. Then, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman tells us why so many c-suite leaders are staying silent about the election. And SCOTUS says officials can continue purging some 1,600 Virginians from voter rolls. McKay Coppins, Charlotte Alter, Molly Jong-Fast, Reid Hoffman, Ari Berman, Charlie Dent, Doug Jones join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

With just five days until Election day both Harris and Trump head west to campaign in key battleground states of Arizona, and Nevada. Plus, early voting continues to climb as numbers surge past 60 million. And, why Trump and his allies are ramping up claims of voter fraud in Pennsylvania. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Gabriel Debenedetti, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, David Jolly, Doug Jones, and Joyce Vance join The 11th hour this Thursday. 

This Nightcap roundtable discusses the final days of the 2024 election and Trump's comments about Liz Cheney. Plus-the impact of sowing doubts about the election and our crew gives their MVPs of the week. Jon Allen, Chris Jansing, Lizz Winstead, and Juanita Tolliver join The 11th Hour this Friday.

Tonight, we step back and look at who we are as a country and what we want moving forward. Plus, Republicans solidify their status as the working class party, and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders attributes the Democratic Party's loss to defending the status quo. David Jolly, Michael Steele, Sami Sage, Tim O'Brien, Fmr Rep. Tim Ryan, and Jon Meacham join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

We discuss a nationwide shift to the right and the voters who made a Trump victory possible. Plus, the Fed cut interest rates again as inflation approaches their target of 2%. And, what role the economy played in the election. George Conway, Dave Wasserman, Maria Teresa Kumar, Erik Schatzker, Peter Goodman, and Nicholas Kristof join the 11th Hour this Thursday. 

Now that everyone has had a few days to digest the results of the 2024 election, what are we thinking about? Our Nightcap crew dives deep into all of the storylines, including Trump's enduring appeal with Americans and what that says about us. Peter Baker, Pablo Torre, Eddie Glaude, and Christina Greer join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap.

Choosing a NATO critic as National Security Advisor and an immigration hard-liner as his border czar, Trump's cabinet picks are giving us a clear idea of what his second administration will be like. Plus, we discuss how Trump may use tariffs to pick winners and losers. David Drucker, Susan Glasser, Hayes Brown, Dan Nathan, David Gura, David Folkenflik, Rick Wilson, and Sen. Doug Jones join the 11th Hour this Monday.

The public is learning more as positions are being announced in Trump's second administration, including a Fox News host as Defense Secretary and Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy tabbed to lead a new depart of government efficiency. Plus, new reporting that Trump may establish a 'warrior board' that could purge high ranking generals. And, what to make of Trump's promise to abolish the Department of Education. Abby Livingston, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Hans Nichols, Cardiff Garcia, Ron Insana, Arne Duncan, Reed Galen, and Conor Lamb join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Trump chooses former Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general, but can he get through the Senate confirmation process? Then Elon Musk goes from Trump campaign backer to Trump administration member. But how long will this last? And, former Democrat turned Fox News host Tulsi Gabbard is Trump's choice for Director of National Intelligence. Luke Broadwater, Carlos Curbelo, Joyce Vance, Ryan Reilly, Max Chafkin, Max Rose, Charlie Sykes, Leighton Woodhouse, and Fernand Amandi join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Trump announces more cabinet choices, tapping JFK Jr. to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. And, how conpspiracy website "Infowars" went from declaring bankruptcy to being part of "The Onion". Plus, the roadblocks on Matt Gaetz's path to become US attorney general. Peter Baker, Charlotte Alter, McKay Coppins, Dr. Kavita Patel, Ben Collins, Basil Smikle, Charlie Dent, and Tim Shriver join the 11th Hour this Thursday

Our Nightcap tackles Trump's cabinet choices and what they could mean for America. Plus, what can the Democrats really get done in a GOP-controlled Washington. And, it wouldn't be a Nightcap without our MVP picks of the week. Mary Harris, Max Rose, Tom Rogers, & Stephanie Gosk join Stephanie Ruhle for this week's 11th Hour Nightcap.

President-elect Trump confirms he'll use the military and declare a national emergency as part of his plan to remove undocumented immigrants. Plus, when it comes to the Trump-Musk bromance, who's really the boss? And after 1,000 days of war between Ukraine and Russia, President Biden announces a major change in U.S. policy to help Ukraine's military. Carol Leonnig, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Mark Leibovich, Peter Spiegel, Peter Goodman, Tim Miller, Evan McMorris-Santoro, and Amb. William Taylor join the 11th Hour this Monday.

President-Elect Trump picks WWE mogul Linda McMahon to be Secretary of Education and ex-TV host Dr. Oz to run Medicare & Medicaid. Also, Trump works the phones for Matt Gaetz, his choice for Attorney General. Meanwhile, a hacker has gained access to files with damaging testimony about Gaetz. Plus, the race to be Trump's Treasury secretary heats up. Phillip Rucker, Jeff Mason, Ankush Khardori, David Gura, Heather Long, Jon Allen, Stuart Stevens, Richard Reeves join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

The House Ethics Committee declines to release its report on Matt Gaetz as the former congressman meets with senators about his AG nomination. Plus, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley backs women serving in the military. And, Elon Musk & Vivek Ramaswamy lay out their big plans for shrinking the federal government. Melanie Zanona, Peter Baker, Matthew Dowd, Kevin Baron, Brendan Buck, Jeff Stein, and David Brooks join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Matt Gaetz withdrew his bid for U.S. Attorney General and Trump quickly replaced him with Former Florida AG Pam Bondi. Plus, Trump's pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing new scrutiny after a police report lays out sex assault allegations against him. And Trump is said to be preparing a flurry of executive actions that he'll sign on day one in office. Joanna Coles, Vaughn Hillyard, David Jolly, Ron Insana, Dan Nathan, Reed Galen, Max Rose, and Robert Pittman join the 11th Hour this Thursday.

Our Nightcap breaks down Trump's pick for Treasury secretary and Matt Gaetz's move to withdraw his bid for AG. Plus, who's the real Vice President: JD Vance - or Elon Musk? And it wouldn't be a Nightcap without our MVPs of the week. Tara Palmeri, Steve Liesman, Don Lemon, and Donny Deutsch join Stephanie Ruhle for this week's 11th Hour Nightcap.

Trump achieved his reelection goal of avoiding prosecution as he fills out his core cabinet positions. Plus, Democrats are gearing up for a comeback in 2026 by reassessing their digital strategy. And, newly-picked Attorney General Pam Bondi's past vow sheds light on her first likely targets if confirmed. Susan Glasser, Tyler Pager, Jasmine Wright, Christina Greer, Michael Steele, Hugo Lowell, and Teddy Schleifer join the 11th Hour this Monday.

America's closest trading partners react to Trump's Day One promise to slap tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. Plus, the Biden's administration proposes expanding coverage of the nation's most popular weightloss drugs for millions of Americans. And, a ceasefire agreement is reached between Israel and Hezbollah - what it could mean for the Middle East. Jon Allen, Molly Jong Fast, Jeff Stein, María Urbina, Dr. Kavita Patel, and Nayyera Haq join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

Trump's taps loyalist Kash Patel to lead the FBI. Patel has vowed to go after Trump's opponents -- as well as the media -- if he is confirmed for the post. Plus, the growing backlash from both Republicans and Democrats after Biden pardons his son Hunter. And, Trump threatens several developing nations with a potentially crippling 100% tariff if they try replace the US dollar with another reserve currency. Susan Glasser, Andrew Desiderio, Neal Katyal, Peter Spiegel, Peter Goodman, John Avlon, Mark McKinnon, and Ben Rhodes join the 11th Hour this Monday. 

Despite multiple allegations against him, Pete Hegseth has vowed to fight to become Trump's Defense Secretary. And now some senators say Tulsi Gabbard is facing multiple roadblocks in her path to become intelligence director. Also -Trump names more billionaire CEOs to top jobs in his administration, while House Democrats flip another seat leaving the GOP with a razor-thin majority. Sam Stein, David Drucker, Matthew Dowd, Ron Insana, David Gura, and Dan Osborn join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Pete Hegseth is on his fourth day of trying to convince Senators he's the right person to lead the DOD. Plus, Trump is focusing on getting former Democrats, Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. confirmed. And, co-chairs of Trump's future Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, arrived on Capitol Hill to pitch Republicans on slashing federal spending -- which could cause chaos. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Dave Weigel, Joyce Vance, Simon Rosenberg, Reed Galen, Anna Toomey, and Naomi Pena join the 11th Hour this Thursday.

The Nightcap crew looks at the alarming wave of support for the killing of an insurance executive. Then, why Trump has so many billionaires among his cabinet picks and will they deliver on his promises to the working class? And - everyone reveals their MVPs for the week. Judy Gold, Max Rose, Steve Bodow and Davide Rohde join Stephanie Ruhle for the 11th Hour Nightcap.

Manhattan prosecutors charged 26-year-old, Luigi Mangione, with murder. What this could mean for the investigation into the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Plus, Senate Republicans plan to sell off some of the Federal Reserve's gold for Bitcoin. And, Syrians are celebrating the collapse of the Assad family's decades-long reign. Dan Diamond, Dan Nathan, Charles Coleman Jr, Zeke Faux, and Nayyera Haq join the 11th Hour this Monday. 

President Biden touts his 'fairly strong economy' and warns against Trump's tariffs and tax cuts. Plus, Tiktok's plans to fight back amid the potential ban in the U.S. next month. And, suspect Luigi Mangione is denied bail in the murder of insurance CEO Brian Thompson. Jeff Mason, Carol Leonnig, David Jolly, Bill Cohan, Roger McNamee, Dan Diamond, and Rob D'Amico join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced he will resign when Trump returns to the White House. Plus, the pressure campaign from Trump's allies to help Pete Hegseth's bid for Defense Secretary. And, Eric Trump promises his dad will be the 'most pro-crypto President in history'. Vaughn Hillyard, David Gura, Hayes Brown, and Philip Bump join the 11th Hour Nightcap Wednesday. 

Trump is named TIME Person of the Year, and the cover story gives more insight into his plans for the White House including Jan. 6 pardons "in the first hour, maybe first nine minutes." Plus, Trump admits it's 'very hard' to bring grocery prices down. And, lawmakers demand answers over mystery drone sightings in NJ & NY. Ayman Mohyeldin, Eric Cortellessa, Peter Baker, Ali Vitali, Peter Goodman, Justin Wolfers, Kevin Baron, and Dave Isay join the 11th Hour this Thursday.

This week's Nightcap episode dives into the continued transition of President-elect Trump's administration. Plus, more New Jersey drones have been sighted outside of the state causing outrage. And, a very special guest Stevie Van Zandt joins the roundtable to talk about his life as an actor, musician, and activist.  Luke Russert, Sami Sage, and Pablo Torre join The 11th Hour this Friday.

Trump's HHS pick RFK Jr meets with Republican Senators to drum up support. Plus, SoftBank CEO visits Mar-a-Lago and pledges to invest $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. And, the latest on the investigation into mysterious drones flying over the east coast. Susan Glasser, Leigh Ann Caldwell. McKay Coppins, Jeff Stein, Max Chafkin, Sam Morris, and Kevin Collier join the 11th Hour this Monday.

Lawmakers scramble to pass a short term bill to prevent a government shutdown by Friday, as Trump followed through with his threat and sued the Des Moines register over a poll he didn't like. Plus, the Fed is expected to slash interest rates for the third straight time, which would be a sign they like the economic outlook -- so why are the markets sending a very different message? And, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing calls to resign after his finance minister quit. Peter Baker, Melanie Zanona, Jeff Mason, David Gura, Ron Insana, Richard Haass, and John Herrman join the 11th Hour this Thursday. 

With just 2 days before a possible government shutdown, Trump slams a bipartisan bill to keep the government open until March. Plus, the House Ethics Committee voted to release their report on Matt Gaetz -- and it could come out as soon as this week. And, Rep. Jamie Raskin joins, fresh off his election as Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee. David Jolly, Basil Smikle, Philip Bump, and Dan Nathan join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

With 24 hours until government funding runs out, a shutdown during the holidays looms after the Republican bill fails to pass. Plus, a breakdown of all the GOP chaos on Capitol Hill along with the democrats response. And, comedian Jim Gaffigan joins to talk about his new comedy special. Sam Stein, Ali Vitali, David Drucker, Stuart Stevens, Heidi Heitkamp and Patrick Redford join The 11th Hour this Thursday night. 

Congress passed a continuing resolution just hours before funding was set to run out. Plus, the battle within the GOP as members defy Trump's demand on the debt ceiling. And, why one reporter is calling Elon Musk 'a new kind of oligarch.' Sahil Kapur, Melanie Zanona, Jon Allen, Gillian Tett, Bill Cohan, Matthew Dowd, and Conor Lamb join The 11th Hour this Friday. 

The long-awaited House Ethics Committee report into Matt Gaetz is released. Plus, Silicon Valley's growing influence in the next administration as Trump taps more tech leaders for government positions. And a sitting Congresswoman from Texas is absent for months from Capitol Hill only to turn up in a senior living facility. Carol Leonnig, Dave Weigel, Charles Coleman Jr., Max Chafkin, Roger McNamee, Chuck Rocha, and Mark McKinnon join the 11th Hour this Monday night.