The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

Lawmakers review the uncensored Epstein files; what they say they saw in the documents. Then, Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the fifth at a House deposition. Also, new reporting on how Trump allies are turbocharging fundraising for facetime with the President. Plus, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear talks fighting against any attempts at election interference by the White House. Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Susan Glasser, Dan Nathan, Brooke Masters, Gov. Andy Beshear, and Ken Vogel join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

On Tonight’s Nightcap: President Trump appears to be laying the groundwork to contest the midterm election results, prominent GOP members call out Trump’s economy problem, and Bad Bunny is set to perform at the Superbowl as Turning Point USA hosts an alternative halftime show. Alexandra Pelosi, David Gura, Christina Greer, and John Fugelsang join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

Midterm worries grow as Republicans fear backlash to the administration's policies could cost them Congress – Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), who pushed for the Epstein files release, demands answers on the DOJ’s redactions – & troubling signs for the economy as jobless claims in January reach the highest number since the Great Recession. Peter Baker, David Drucker, Joyce Vance, Catherine Rampell, Justin Wolfers, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Jonathan Haidt join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

Introducing “Clock It,” a new podcast at the intersection of culture and politics from Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels.

On tonight’s Nightcap: The president says a “softer touch” is required after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Then, a major Wall Street GOP megadonor speaks out against the Trump administration’s involvement in American business. Plus, growing concerns over the Washington Post’s massive layoffs. Brendan Greeley, Andrea Flores, Max Rose, and David Litt join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

The President doubles down calls for Republicans to 'nationalize' America's elections, Trump's promised manufacturing boom is looking more like a retreat, and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) joins Stephanie to discuss concerns over ICE's aggressive tactics as the government's top immigration officials are set to testify before his committee next week. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, James Sample, Dan Nathan, Bharat Ramamurti, Sen. Ran Paul, and Scott Galloway join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

The powerful, wealthy figures in the newly released Epstein files. Then, an update on when the partial government shutdown is expected to end, and whether it’ll lead to any real change to immigration enforcement. Plus, new reporting on the half-a-billion-dollar deal between UAE royalty and the Trump family crypto business. Luke Broadwater, Daniella Diaz, Susan Glasser, Julie K. Brown, Sam Kessler, and Ron Insana join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

On tonight's Nightcap: Feds arrest journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort over Minnesota church protests, the DOJ drops 3 million more pages of Epstein files and says no more will be released, and Trump nominates Kevin Warsh for Federal Reserve Chair. Glenn Thrush, Charles Coleman Jr., Joyce Vance, Antonia Hylton, Jon Ralston, and Anthony Fisher join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

Trump’s border czar signals a pullback of federal agents as Trump says he's in no way pulling back from immigration enforcement. Then, a deal has yet to be announced to avoid a government shutdown as negotiations on Capitol Hill continue late into the night. Plus, new questions about the FBI seizure of 2020 election records in Georgia. Peter Baker, David Drucker, Mosheh Oinounou, Nnamdi Egwuonwu, John Harwood, Max Chafkin, Greg Bluestein, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

On tonight’s Nightcap: Tensions in Minnesota remain high as new footage is released showing an altercation 11 days before Alex Pretti was killed. Then, the FBI searches an elections office in Georgia for records related to the 2020 election. Plus, Trump escalates tensions with Iran as he threatens a "massive armada" is headed to the country. Jason Johnson, Daniel Koh, Peter Goodman, and John Avlon join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

The White House adjusts its response to the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota, a growing number of Republicans voice concerns over Trump’s immigration crackdown, and Trump visits Iowa to promote his economy as he tells Iowans, "we've got to win the midterms." David Noriega, Jeff Mason, Kyle Stokes, Rep. Jason Crow, Dan Nathan, Scott Lincicome, and Cardinal Blase Cupich join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

President Trump sends Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota, and calls back Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino. Then, the fight in Congress over DHS funding continues as the country moves closer to another government shutdown this week. Plus, Minnesota’s most powerful business leaders call for an immediate de-escalation of tensions. Akayla Gardner, Susan Glasser, Barbara McQuade, Mychael Schnell, Mark McKinnon, David Gura, Bill Cohan, and Rob Doar join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

On tonight’s Nightcap: The DOJ is investigating Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey – then the President continues with his threats to take over Greenland and threatens to put new tariffs on countries that “don’t go along” with the acquisition – & new polling shows Democrats in a substantially stronger position than their GOP counterparts for the upcoming midterms. Antonia Hylton hosts as Ron Insana, Philip Bump, Molly Jong-Fast, Hayes Brown, and Kristy Greenberg join "The 11th Hour" this Friday night.

President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act as Minnesota protestors clash with federal immigration authorities. Then, ICE tactics ignite outrage amid growing calls to eliminate the agency. Plus, the White House unveils its health care plan, but can it replace the Affordable Care Act? Antonia Hylton hosts as Akayla Gardner, Susan Glasser, Joyce Vance, Alejandro Velasco, Natasha Sarin, and Justin Wolfers join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

On tonight’s Nightcap: Another shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents, as a judge delays the decision that could bar more ICE agents from entering Minneapolis. Then, public opinion on ICE has plummeted, but Democrats are divided on how to approach the issue for the midterms. Plus, 2,400 dead in Iran as protests continue while President Trump hold the threat of military action. Symone Sanders hosts as Sabrina Siddiqui, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, John Harwood, and Barbara McQuade join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

Trump defends his economy and calls “affordability” a fake word. Then, tensions escalate in Minneapolis as federal agents clash with protestors and top prosecutors resign over the Justice Department’s handling of the ICE shooting investigation. And, the death toll from Iran’s protests rises as Trump encourages protesters and warns of "strong action" by the U.S. Symone Sanders hosts as Jeff Mason, Toulouse Olorunnipa, David Drucker, Brendan Greeley, Max Chafkin, Mark Joseph Stern, and Nayyera Haq join "The 11th Hour" this Tuesday night.

The Trump administration launches a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Then, Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the government over immigration enforcement actions as more agents are sent in. Plus, protests intensify in Iran as the White House weighs potential military strikes. Alicia Menendez hosts as Peter Baker, Laura Barron-Lopez, Luke Broadwater, Jon Collins, Andrea Flores, Kristy Greenberg, Bharat Ramamurti & David Rohde join "The 11th Hour" this Monday night.

Protests erupted across the country after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis. The White House demonized the victim, while Minnesota officials called for ICE to leave the state. Then, Executives from the major U.S. oil companies met with the president at the White House, as he pressures them to get involved in rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure. Plus, the buzz around the gay Canadian hockey show "Heated Rivalry". David Gura, Sami Sage, Mary Harris and Pablo Torre join The Nightcap.

The fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent sparks another night of protests, as more federal agents head to the city. Then, two people in Portland are shot and wounded in an incident involving U.S. border patrol agents, according to DHS. Plus, the President suggests U.S. control over Venezuela could last years. Michele Norris, Peter Baker, Joyce Vance, Reed Galen, Justin Wolfers, Rohit Chopra, and Jacob Soboroff join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

Protests erupt in Minneapolis after a 37-year-old American citizen was shot and killed by an ICE officer. Plus, the Trump administration reveals briefs Congress on its plans to control Venezuela's economy and oil reserves. Alex Tabet, Rob D'Amico, Tom Manger, John Sandweg, Rep. Kelly Morrison, Paul Rieckhoff, and Hagar Chemali join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

The latest with Venezuela as President Trump's plan for Venezuelan oil takes shape. Plus, The White House tries to rewrite the events of Jan. 6. And, RFK slashes the number of vaccines recommended for children. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Michael McFaul, Dan Nathan, Stacey Vanek Smith, Jon Meacham, and Dr. Vin Gupta join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

Venezuela's Maduro pleads not guilty in his first court appearance. Plus, Trump reveals his main focus when it comes to Venezuela. And, after months of fighting and failed deals, millions of Americans will face skyrocketing healthcare premiums after ACA subsidies expire. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Rohde, Kristy Greenberg, Ron Insana, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, and Nicholas Kristof join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

Contrary to his previous comments, the latest release of Epstein documents shows President Trump flew on Epstein's jet at least 8 times. Plus, while new data shows a booming a economy, consumer confidence is at its lowest level since the April tariff rollout. And, The White House escalates pressure on Venezuela with more boat strikes and the threat of military action. Glenn Thrush, Mychael Schnell, David Drucker, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Brandon Ambrosino join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

DOJ says it will release more documents related to the Epstein investigation even as it faces backlash for partial disclosures so far. Plus, Turning Point USA's flagship event puts an unwelcome spotlight on the splits inside MAGA. And, Paramount doesn't back down from the Warner Bros. Discovery rejection as it raises the stakes with a "personal guarantee" form Larry Ellison. Susan Glasser, Peter Baker, Daniella Diaz, Tim Miller, Dan Nathan, Rohit Chopra, and Joseph Kahn join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

The DOJ partially releases first batch of files surrounding the Epstein investigation despite Friday's deadline to release all unclassified records. Plus, President Trump takes his message on the economy to North Carolina. And, the Kennedy Center's signage makeover to include Trump's name. Kristy Greenberg, Mychael Schnell, Carol Leonnig, Philip Bump, David Rohde, Max Chafkin, Hayes Brown, and Catherine Rampell join the Nightcap this Friday.

Breaking news on Brown University shooting suspect found dead in New Hampshire, Trump heads to North Carolina to test his new affordability message as the DOJ faces a Friday deadline to release the Epstein files, and the administration ramps up its immigration crackdown as ICE reportedly raids private construction sites without warrants. Marc Santia, Rob D'Amico, Joyce Vance, Akayla Gardner, Jeff Mason, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Ron Insana, David Gura, and Jared McClain join Catherine Rampell on The 11th Hour.

Trump delivers a prime-time address focused on defending the economy and tariffs and bashing his predecessor and democrats. Plus, Speaker Johnson insists he has control of the House as four Republicans break rank and force a vote on extending ACA subsidies. And, the U.S. military announced another boat strike that killed four people just a day after the president annouced a 'complete blockade' of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela. Mychael Schnell, Joel Payne, John Harwood, Lt. Col. Daniel Maurer, and Symone Sanders-Townsend join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles tells all to Vanity Fair and pulls back the curtain on Trump's policies and his cabinet. Latest jobs report includes a warning sign for the economy as unemployment hits a four-year high. And Trump escalates tensions with Venezuela, ordering a blockade of all 'sanctioned oil tankers' in and out of the country. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, David Drucker, Justin Wolfers, Gene Sperling, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, and Barbara McQuade join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

The Senate rejects health care bills as premiums are set to spike for millions next month. Then, new reporting on the White House preparing to seize more oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela. Plus, Disney’s deal with OpenAI, and what it could mean for the future of media and artificial intelligence. Peter Baker, David Drucker, Julie Rovner, Brian Barrett, Max Chafkin, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, and Rabbi Marc Schneier join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

On tonight’s Nightcap: The U.S. seizes an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, and Trump suggests keeping the oil from it – U.S. Border Patrol proposes foreign travelers must disclose five years of their social media history – & how the Donald Trump, Jr's fortune jumped 5 times in the last year thanks to their Crypto ventures. Jake Ward, Claire McCaskill, Brendan Greeley, and Ahmed Baba join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

Trump gives himself an "A plus plus plus plus" on the economy, but voters have a different point of view – The White House gives Nvidia the green light to sell more powerful AI chips to China, rolling back years of policy – & Australia becomes the first in the world to ban social media for kids under 16 including platforms like Tik-Tok, Youtube, and Instagram. Jeff Mason, James Pindell, Reed Galen, Danny Moses, Ron Insana, Lucas Shaw, and Roger McNamee join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

The President backtracks after saying he'd have "no problem" releasing the video of the second boat strike in the Caribbean and now says it's up to Pete Hegseth. Then, a big day at the Supreme Court as Justices could give more power to fire government officials. Plus, Paramount makes a hostile bid for Warner Brothers, Discovery, and what we know about Jared Kushner’s role in the offer.

On tonight's #Nightcap: The Trump White House faces troubling polls, a defense secretary under fire and a House GOP in disarray. Plus - the $83 billion Netflix - Warner Bros. deal raises eyebrows as well as some red flags from the entertainment community. And Sabrina Carpenter pushes back against the administration for using one of her songs. Ali Vitali, Steve Liesman, Charlie Sykes, and Pablo Torre join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

The first classified briefings on the deadly US boat strike that killed two survivors. Then, a grand jury refuses to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James just weeks after her case was dismissed. Plus, a former MAGA warrior turns his back on the movement; why he’s now helping other MAGA diehards defect. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Tom Nichols, Joyce Vance, Natasha Sarin, Rohit Chopra, and Rich Logis join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

On tonight's Nightcap: The admiral who ordered a second strike on an alleged drug boat will brief lawmakers on Capitol Hill tomorrow. Then, Congress presses the Justice Department to release the Epstein files. Plus, the administration's plans to restore Trump's tariffs if the Supreme Court strikes them down. Philip Bump, Anthony Fischer, Molly Jong-Fast, and Teddy Schleifer join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

The democratic candidate in Tennessee's special House election makes a surprising showing in a deep-red district, Secretary Hegseth tries to distance himself from fallout over the administration's boat strikes, and Costco sues the Trump administration for full tariff refunds if the Supreme Court strikes them down. Daniella Diaz, Larry Sabato, Mark McKinnon, Barry McCaffrey, Brendan Greeley, Bharat Ramamurti, and Amb. Bill Taylor join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

Congress sounds the alarm over the Trump administration's boat strikes, raising questions about a possible war crime. Then, a Tennessee district that went double digits for Trump may be in play for Democrats in an unexpectedly close House race. Plus, a Federal appeals court disqualifies the President's former attorney as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor.

On tonight’s Nightcap: The President upends cooperation with our most important global allies. Then, how affordability and immigration may work against Trump in the next election. Plus, TikTok finalizes a deal to create a new American entity that includes several big firms with ties to Trump. Steve Liesman, Molly Jong-Fast, Eddie Glaude, and Paul Rieckhoff join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

Trump calls for Jack Smith to be prosecuted as the former special counsel defends his investigations during an hours-long congressional hearing. Then, Vice President Vance visits Minneapolis, blasting state and local officials for unrest as new polling shows disapproval over ICE's tactics. Plus, Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for closing his bank accounts after the January 6th attack. Tim Heaphy, Carol Leonnig, Jeff Mason, Tim Miller, Brendan Greeley, Justin Wolfers, Antonia Hylton, and Sascha Faxe join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

On tonight’s Nightcap: The President posts that a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland has been reached, and walks back his threats of new tariffs. Then, the administration reportedly begins arresting immigrant in Maine in an operation that was intended to target the Somali community. Plus, the Pentagon orders active-duty military police soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minneapolis. David Rohde, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Dan Nathan, and Ahmed Baba join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

Trump marks one year of his second term with new threats to take Greenland. Then, markets tumble with the fear of a trade war with Europe. Plus, tensions rise in Minnesota as the DOJ subpoenas the state's top Democratic officials. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Tim O’Brien, Ron Insana, Jon Meacham, Bharat Ramamurti, and Berit Berger join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

The President’s takeover bid for Greenland continues as he threatens new tariffs and declines to rule out using military force. Then, two army battalions have been put on alert for possible deployment to Minneapolis as protests continue. Plus, one month past the deadline and the DOJ has yet to release most of the Epstein files. Laura Barron-Lopez, Susan Glasser, Gillian Tett, Michael McFaul, Rohit Chopra, and Barbara McQuade join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election victory without incident exactly four years after the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Plus, a change in stance? How companies who pledged to withhold donations from those who disputed the 2020 election results are now backing Trump. And, Candian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he is stepping down. What this could mean for the country's relationship with the U.S. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Jon Allen, Lauren Hirsch, Robert Garcia, and Matina Stevis-Gridneff join The 11th Hour this Monday.

Reintroducing “Kamala: Next in Line,” a podcast on the stories that shaped the life and politics of Vice President Kamala Harris.

On the even of his memoir 'Permanent Record' being published, NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden talked at length from Moscow with MSNBC's Brian Williams in an exclusive interview. Here is their full discussion, including portions of the interview that did not air on The 11th Hour because of time constraints. This is their discussion in its entirety in podcast form, edited down slightly for clarity.