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.

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.

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. 

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 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.

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.

On Into America presents: Uncounted Millions: The Power of Reparations, award-winning MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee dives into one of today’s most pressing debates: reparations. Months ago, Trymaine discovered the little-known story of Gabriel Coakley and it blew his mind. In the midst of the Civil War, Coakley was among a handful of Black people who found a way to get compensated for slavery by the US government. On Uncounted Millions, Trymaine talks to Coakley’s descendants about how reparations forever changed their family’s trajectory. And as more cities and states consider the issue at a policy level, he imagines how reparations might shape the whole of Black America.  Listen to this special preview now. And follow the show: https://link.chtbl.com/iapum_fdlw

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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 Gutenberg, Robert Gibbs, Michael Steele, Rachel Bitcofer

 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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Supreme Court denies Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request to fast-track a decision on Donald Trump’s immunity for actions he took while challenging his 2020 election loss. Meanwhile, pro-DeSantis super PAC ‘Never Back Down’ has canceled its ad reservations in Iowa and New Hampshire. Then, a special holiday nightcap. Susan Page, Catherine Christian, Mark Joseph Stern, David Jolly, Cornell Belcher, Jon Meacham, Kenny Smith, Ron Insana, Tara Palmeri, Basil Smikle, and John Fugelsang join.  

The Detroit News reports it obtained audio of Donald Trump pressuring two Wayne County canvassers not to certify Joe Biden’s win. Then, the No Label’s organization is preparing for the most unlikely of scenarios: forming a coalition government after the election if no candidate receives enough electoral votes. Meanwhile, the spotlight on immigration continues to increase, as issues on the border continue. Tonight, we take a look at how immigration policies are hurting the healthcare industry. Jonathan Karl, Kristy Greenberg, Hugo Lowell, Charlie Dent, Conor Lamb, Heidi Heitkamp, and Erica DeBoer join. 

From Trump’s presidential immunity claim to the Colorado Supreme Court’s ruling removing Trump from the 2024 ballot, the U.S. Supreme Court will play a critical role in the 2024 election. Then, an award-winning journalist and author joins to discuss Trump’s support from the evangelical community and the political shift within one of the largest Christian schools in the country. Katie Benner, Joyce Vance, Luke Broadwater, Max Rose, Reed Galen, Tim Alberta, and Jake Ward join.

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump cannot appear on the state’s presidential primary ballot. The decision came from the insurrection clause in the 14th Amendment. Then, schools have become battlegrounds for America’s culture wars. PragerU, a conservative nonprofit, is working to get their videos into classrooms. Juanita Tolliver, Matthew Dowd, Charles Coleman, Michael Luttig, Antonia Hylton, and Michael McFaul join.

Four weeks until the Iowa caucuses, Donald Trump is facing backlash after saying immigrants coming into the U.S. are “poisoning the blood of our country.” Then, new reporting from ProPublic says Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas privately pushed for a higher salary and to lift the ban on speaking fees as he was reportedly frustrated with his financial situation. Then, Stephanie Ruhle sits down with a psychologist to discuss his new book on unlocking hidden potential. Jeff Mason, Eugene Scott, Barbara McQuade, Mark Joseph Stern, Jason Johnson, Stuart Stevens, and Adam Grant join.

Ex-Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to pay more than $148 million to Georgia election workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman in damages. Giuliani plans to appeal, claiming he did not get a fair trial in his defamation case. President Biden faces multiple political crises heading into the holiday season, from securing wartime aid for Ukraine and Israel to an impeachment inquiry. A presidential historian puts the current political climate into perspective. Nearly four years after the pandemic, the U.S. is still learning about what went wrong. Authors of a book on the virus and the U.S. response join to discuss. Eugene Daniels, Greg Bluestein, Anthony Coley, Adrienne Elrod, Shermichael Singleton, Michael Beschloss, Joe Nocera and Bethany McLean join.

The Senate will return Monday to continue negotiations on border security measures to grant wartime aid to Ukraine and Israel. The House has left for the holiday recess and will not return until January 9th. The Supreme Court will decide on the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone, a drug commonly used for medical abortions. Peter Baker, Annie Linskey, Basil Smikle, Glenn Kirschner, Mark McKinnon, David Plouffe, and Dr. Kavita Patel join.

Donald Trump is ramping up his campaign to halt all proceedings in his federal election trial. His lawyers filed new documents asking for a pause until there is a decision on his appeal. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy visited Capitol Hill to urge Congress to approve military aid to Ukraine. Funding is still tied up over stalled negotiations on the U.S. southern border. Jon Allen, Katie Benner, Charles Coleman, Adm. James Stavridis, Justin Wolfers, Conor Lamb, and Michael Steele join.

Special Counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court to decide on whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for crimes committed while in office. The Court asked Trump’s legal team to respond by December 20th and said it would quickly consider whether to hear Smith’s case. Misinformation scholar claims Harvard University’s relationship with Meta led to her firing. Harvard denies the allegations. Hugo Lowell, Neal Katyal, Dave Aronberg, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Reed Galen, Joan Donovan, and Jake Ward.

In Donald Trump’s federal election interference case, a three-judge panel mostly upheld the original gag order but narrowed its terms. Trump is barred from attacking potential witnesses, court staff, and most prosecutors but is allowed to criticize the charges, the Justice Department, and Special Counsel Jack Smith. Meanwhile, the U.S. added 199,000 jobs in Novemberand unemployment dropped to 3.7%. A closely watched consumer sentiment index is showing a more optimistic view of the U.S. economy. Eugene Daniels, Eugene Scott, Paul Butler, Jon Allen, Basil Smikle, Susan Del Percio, and Dr. Vin Gupta join.

The Justice Department filed 9 tax-related charges against Hunter Biden, including three felony counts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump takes his campaign to New York court as he calls his civil fraud case “political prosecution.” A Texas judge grants a mother’s request to have an abortion. Her fetus was diagnosed with a fatal condition that could also threaten her health as well. Texas’ attorney general is now threatening to prosecute any doctors involved in the abortion. Peter Baker, Barbara McQuade, Katie Benner, Robert Gibbs, Michael Steele, Michael McFaul, and Dr. Kavita Patel join.

Republican presidential hopefuls took the stage for the fourth and final debate before the Iowa caucuses. At the University of Alabama, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy and Chris Christie faced off, while Donald Trump was absent once again. Pop music goliath, Taylor Swift has been named Time Magazine’s person of the year. The first-ever Swiftie reporter joins the 11th Hour to talk about Swift’s achievements and influence. Ali Vitali, Matthew Dowd, Stuart Stevens, Luke Broadwater, Max Rose, Joyce Vance, and Bryan West join.

President Biden told supporters at a campaign event in Boston that if Trump wasn’t running, he’s “not sure” he’d be running. Meanwhile, Trump ally Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) ended his blockade on hundreds of military promotions but said he would continue to block senior positions. Congress has yet to settle funding for Israel and Ukraine. Also, Presidents of Harvard, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania testified in front of a House committee, facing tough question over antisemitism on campus. Jon Allen, Amy McGrath, Tim Miller, Glenn Kirschner, Martin Fletcher, and Michael Roth join. 

New warnings about Trump’s plans for his next administration. The New York Times says it will be more radical than the first as former January 6th Committee Vice Chair Liz Cheney warns Trump is a threat to democracy. Statistics show Donald Trump has won the affection of white evangelical protestant voters since his 2016 campaign. We tackle how and why the community is loyal to him. Hugo Lowell, Catherine Christian, Carol Leonnig, Mikhail Zygar, Reed Galen, Jason Johnson, and Tim Alberta join.

Our Friday Night roundtable tackles the biggest news in politics this week. The expulsion of Congressman George Santos (R-NY) to Trump’s latest legal troubles, Jelani Cobb, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Kalhan Rosenblatt, and Dan Nathan weigh in.

A New York appeals court reinstated the gag order in Trump’s $250 million civil fraud trial. We are still waiting for the court to rule on the gag order in the federal election case. New reporting on court documents reveals texts from Rep. Scott Perry (R-TX) about being in touch with others to keep the former President in power. Elon Musk’s profanity-laced outburst against advertiser has left X with the repercussions. The company’s CEO Linda Yaccarino has responded with a statement. Susan Glasser, Peter Baker, Barbara McQuade, Jake Ward, Mark Chiusano, Conor Lamb, and David Jolly join. 

Former Deutsche Bank executive Rosemary Vrablic testified during Trump’s civil fraud hearing about the money behind the family’s businesses. Vrablic wrote in an email, “we are whale hunting” back in 2011 in reference to bringing in Trump’s business. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns to Tel Aviv to urge Israeli leaders to extend the temporary truce with Hamas. This is his third trip to the region, and he also urges leaders to boost aid to civilians in Gaza. Carol Leonnig, David Enrich, Lisa Rubin, David Gura, Jeremy Bash. Juanita Tolliver, and Matthew Dowd join.

New reporting reveals what former Vice President Mike Pence told special counsel Jack Smith about the days leading up to the Capital riot. This comes as Trump’s legal team challenges federal agencies’ findings that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the anti-Trump political network backed by the Koch brothers endorsed Nikki Haley in the 2024 presidential race despite Haley averaging 30 points behind Donald Trump in primary polls in her home state. Katie Benner, Charles Coleman, Mary McCord, Ben Rhodes, Ben Hodges, David Plouffe, Tim Miller, and Mike Memoli join.

More hostages are released as Israel and Hamas agree to a two-day cease-fire extension. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel back to the region. After a week recess, Congress is back in session with a lot of work to do, including sending aid to Israel and Ukraine and potentially expelling Rep. George Santos. Amna Nawaz, Eugene Daniels, Michael Bociurkiw, Basil Smikle, Stuart Stevens, Robert Gibbs, and Glenn Kirshner joins. 

The deal between Israel and Hamas to release the hostages along with a four-day pause in fighting brought hope to the victims' families. Now, Israel’s government says no hostages will be released before Friday. And, today, a Thanksgiving Eve panel dives deep into the topics likely to come up during dinner. Ned Lazarus, Peter Baker, Jon Allen, Brendan Buck, Charlie Dent, and Victoria DeFrancesco Soto join. 

Israel has agreed to the outlines of a deal to release some of the hostages in Gaza. Hostages’ families and other have 24 hours to appeal to the Supreme Court. Then, Speaker Mike Johnson visited Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Elon Musk’s “X” sues Media Matters for defamation over a report that claims Nazi content posted on the platform appeared alongside ads from major companies. Elon Musk is already under fire for promoting an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Several advertisers have fled the site. Susan Glasser, Yaakov Katz, Rob D'Amico, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Shermichael Singleton, and Teddy Schleifer join.

Jack Smith’s prosecutors and Donald Trump’s layers face off in federal court over Trump’s partial gag order in the election case. In a recent speech, Donald Trump called his political opponents “vermin,” echoing the language of dictators like Hitler & Mussolini. As the nation mourns the loss of former first lady Rosalynn Carter, we look at her remarkable legacy. Hugo Lowell, Melissa Murray, Barbara McQuade, Jen Psaki, Michael Steele, Rachel Maddow, and Jake Ward join.

An appeals court will hear arguments on Donald Trump’s request to lift a partial gag order in his federal election interference case. It comes as Judge Tanya Chutkan denied the former President’s bid to strike some language about January 6th from his indictment. It was a whirlwind of a week that included Donald Trump’s rhetoric echoing fascist dictators, senators exchanging petty insults and threats of violence in Congress. Annie Linskey, Jon Allen, Charles Coleman, Basil Smikle, David Jolly, & Michael Beschloss join. 

A federal jury has convicted David DePape for crimes related to the hammer attack on Paul Pelosi back in 2022. DePape’s attack raised fears about political violence in America. A former Meta senior consultant, Arturo Bejar, says he warned company leaders that Instagram was harmful to teens and young kids. He says he has firsthand experience with his teenage daughter while using the platform. As the community recovers from a deadly mass shooting, Lewiston, Maine celebrates a soccer championship. Luke Broadwater, Leigh McGowan, Stuart Stevens, Renato Mariotti, Bill Carter, Carlos Curbelo, and Frances Haugen join. 

President Biden met with President of China Xi  Jinping at the end of Biden’s time at the APEC Summit. Meanwhile, the judge for Trump’s Georgia election case says he will issue a protective order now that the identity of the leaker is revealed. West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says he would “absolutely” consider running for President in 2024. Then, Comedian Leslie Jones interviewed beloved MSNBC correspondent Steve Kornacki, and Leslie gave a special gift to celebrate a special friendship. Mike Memoli, Sam Stein, Joyce Vance, Matthew Dowd, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Yaakov Katz, and Gen. Barry McCaffrey joins.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis filed an emergency protective order in her state’s election interference case against Trump. Then, veterans who fought for America often face an even greater battle when they return home – PTSD. New research suggests that the psychedelic drug MDMA, could be a solution to help veterans suffering from this psychological challenge. Petty fights in Congress disgrace Capitol Hill. These embarrassing antics from our nation’s leaders and the dangerous precedent they set. Katie Benner, Benjy Sarlin, Harry Litman, Jonathan Greenblatt, Jason Johnson, Reed Galen, and Harry Smith join.  

The former president is now calling for his political opponents’ ‘vermin’ and has pledged to go after the ‘radical left’. Then Israel Defense Minister has said that after 16 years in power, Hamas has lost control of Gaza. In 1998, November 13th was established as ”World Kindness Day” to highlight good deeds and remind us all to be kind to others. Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Kristy Greenberg, Conor Lamb, Mark McKinnon, Sally Abed, Alon Lee-Green, and Lauren Brenzel join. 

West Virginia’s Democratic Senator Joe Manchin announces he will not seek re-election in 2024, while hinting at other political plans. Also, the UAW reaches a deal with automakers after a weeks-long strike. Plus, an interfaith panel looks at the rise in religious intolerance on college campuses and what can be done to fight it. Peter Baker, Matthew Dowd, Juanita Tolliver, Glenn Kirschner, David Enrich, Shawn Fain, Rabbi Marc Schneier, and Imam Shamsi Ali join.

Former President Donald Trump took the witness stand in this $250 million-dollar civil fraud trial in New York. Trump blasted the judge, attack prosecutors and insisted the case was the work of his political opponents. Also, with about a year to go until election day 2024, a New York Times/Siena poll shows President Biden trailing former President Trump in most key battleground states. Plus Israel’s ground operations move deeper into Gaza after one month of war with Hamas. 240 hostages are still being held and Israel’s Prime Minister has rejected a cease-fire until they are released. Hugo Lowell, Andrew Weissmann, Melissa Murray, Robert Gibbs, Mark McKinnon, and Jeremy Bash join.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken returns to Israel amid pushing the need for a humanitarian pause. Meanwhile, President Biden visits Lewiston, Maine to meet with grieving families after the mass shooting. Plus, the alarming wave of antisemitism across the country, particularly on college campuses. We talk to three students about their experiences. Ellison Barber, Michael Bociurkiw, Jeremy Bash, Leroy Walker Sr., Yola Ashkenazie, Amanda Silberstein, and Bella Ingber join.

Donald Trump’s two eldest sons testify in the New York civil fraud trial. Don Jr. and Eric Trump try to distance themselves from financial documents at the heart of the case. Disgraced FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been found guilty on all 7 counts in his criminal trial, a verdict that could send him to jail for life. Health care activist Ady Barkan died at the age of 39. In 2016, Barkan was diagnosed with ALS and devoted his remaining time fighting to improve the American healthcare system. We mourn the loss of a strong and brave individual who embodied the phrase “be a hero.” Neal Katyal, Charles Coleman, David Cay Johnston, Ellison Barber, Yaakov Katz, David Jolly, Conor Lamb, David Gura, and Zake Faux join.

Donald Trump Jr took the stand to testify in the $250 million civil fraud suit against his father and the Trump organization. Senator Elizabeth Warren sits down with Stephanie Ruhle as the House prepares to vote on Speaker Johnson’s proposal to provide $14.3 billion for Israel by slashing IRS funding. A special one-one-one with actor, executive producer, and director Henry Winkler, as he talks about his new book and life after “The Fonz”. Carol Leonnig, David Fahrenthold, Joyce Vance, Elizabeth Warren, Ben Rhodes, and Henry Winkler join.

Israel widens ground operations and continues airstrikes in Gaza. Today one airstrike hit a large refugee camp. Meanwhile, the Senate confirms Jack Lew as U.S. ambassador to Israel. Then, new House Speaker Mike Johnson is the focus of backlash after proposing a $14 billion spending deal that would send aid to Israel but slash the IRS budget by the same amount. One of the 11th Hour’s very own brings New York City kids together at block party like no other. Huma Abedin, Frank Figliuzzi, Ravi Agrawal, Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, Glenn Kirschner, Katie Benner, Carlos Curbelo, and Basil Smikle join.

The IDF pushes deeper into Gaza. Israel says it rescued a hostage during a military operation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells his nation, “This is a time for war.” Then Judge Chutkan reimposes a gag order on former president Trump in his federal election interference case in DC. The order bars him from making public statements targeting prosecutors, court staff, and likely witnesses. Trump is under another gag order in his civil fraud case in New York. Then, Former “crypto-king” Sam Bankman-Fried was grilled on the witness stand in his criminal fraud trial as prosecutors cross-examined him for hours. He faces multiple federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering, and could spender decades in prison. Ellison Barber, Amb. Dennis Ross, David Rohde, Dr. Nahreen Ahmed, Barbara McQuade, Mark Mckinnon, Adam Lehman, Jonathan Greenblatt, and David Gura join.

Robert Card, the man suspected of killing 18 people in Lewiston, Maine mass shootings, was found dead. Then, Israel says it's increasing the ground operation in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war rages on. Then this week is put into perspective with the help of a Presidential historian. Kathy Park, George Solis, Frank Figliuzzi, Michael Shepherd, Ellison Barber, Peter Baker, Jeremy Bash, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Martin Fletcher, and Michael Beschloss join.

A manhunt for suspected gunman Robert Card is still underway after 18 people were killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston, ME. Many people are still sheltering in place as multiple law enforcement agencies comb through the area. After three weeks, all House Republicans voted to elect Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) Speaker of the House. Rep. Johnson is criticized for his views on abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and efforts to overturn the 2020 general election. The Lewiston, ME community is mourning the 18 residents killed in Wednesday’s mass shootings. Tom Winter, Ken Altshuler, Dhruv Chandra, Max Rose, Brendan Buck, Janine Zacharia, Kevin Baron, and Catherine Christian join.

ABC News reports Mark Meadows has been granted immunity from Special Counsel Jack Smith in exchange for his testimony in Trump’s federal election interference case. Israel steps up airstrikes on Gaza as Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Israeli troops they’re “facing the next stage” the in war with Hamas. Plus, Officer Harry Dunn joins talk about his new book “Standing My Ground: A Capitol Police Offer’s Fight for Accountability and Good Trouble After January 6th”. Peter Baker, Katie Benner, Glenn Kirschner, Jeremy Bash, Dr. Zaher Sahloul, Robert Gibbs, Reed Galen, and Harry Dunn join.

Summary: Three days after the release of two Americans, Hamas released two more hostages. It comes as the U.S. advises Israel to delay a possible ground invasion in Gaza to allow for more hostage negotiations. Then, Stephanie sits down with GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie to discuss the chaos in the House, Donald Trump, and the Israel-Hamas war. Meanwhile, eight House Republicans are running for Speaker after one dropped out. An internal vote is expected Tuesday, which marks three weeks since the party’s far-right wing ousted Kevin McCarthy. Ellison Barber, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, Chris Christie, Mark McKinnon, Stuart Stevens, and Claire McCaskill join.

Freedom for two American women captured during Hamas’ terrorist attacks. Plus, the push by the International Committee of the Red Cross to send humanitarian aid into Gaza. Also, an Israeli radio journalist remembers what it was like to save the lives of 30 people attending the Nova Music Festival, all while reporting the tragedy on air. Natalie Sanandaji, Uri Shacham, Martin Schüepp, Rami Shani, and Dr. Shir Diner join. 

President Biden addressed the nation about the wars in Israel and Ukraine, as he called for military aid to both countries. Former Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleads guilty in the Georgia election interference case and could testify against Donald Trump. Plus, the Israel-Hamas War has set off clashes on college campuses, with major companies condemning the Hamas attacks and some firms retracting job offers to students criticizing Israel’s military action. Ellison Barber, Dr. Michael Oren, Martin Fletcher, Peter Baker, Joyce Vance, Rep. Charlie Dent, Tim Miller, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld join. 

President Biden spent the day in Israel showing support for the country and expressing outrage over the hospital blast that killed hundreds in Gaza. Additionally, Biden insisted there was no higher priority than to bring hostages home. We speak to someone whose family member is currently held hostage by the Hamas. Then, we take a closer look at some of the children and families from one kibbutz that came under attack from Hamas. Ellison Barber, Clint Watts, Michael McFaul, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, Udi Goren, and Brendan Buck join.

Hours ahead of President Biden’s trip to Israel, a deadly blast killed hundreds of people at a hospital in Gaza. Meanwhile, according to the FBI, the Israel-Hamas war could inspire violence against Jews and Muslims. Plus, misinformation has flooded social media about the Israel-Hamas War. We discuss what social media companies are doing to stop it. Ellison Barber, Amna Nawaz, Jeremy Bash, David Jolly, Matthew Dowd, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Jake Ward, and Achiya Schatz join. 

President Biden is heading to Israel on Wednesday to show US support after the Hamas attacks. More than a week after those attacks,families still have no answers about relatives believed to be held hostage in Gaza. Dr. Adva Gutman talks about her missing sister. After a five-month hiatus, Saturday Night Live returns with some poignant thoughts about the Israel-Hamas war. Ellison Barber, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Yaakov Katz, Susan Glasser, Lt. Colonel Jonathan Conricus, Dr. Adva Gutman, Glenn Kirschner join.

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Gaza braces for an Israeli military ground offensive that could happen at any moment. Meanwhile, Israelis are struggling with whether to rally behind or punish Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government for failing to prevent the Hamas attack. Plus, the 11th Hour checks back in with Dori Roberts, whose five family members were abducted by Hamas terrorists. Josh Lederman, Col. Jack Jacobs, Kevin Baron, Jeremy Bash, Martin Fletcher, and David Rhode join. 

Israel continues its air strikes after the Hamas terror attacks and prepares for a potential ground offensive. Meanwhile the UN and other international groups warn about the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.  And the UN says 12 of its aid workers were killed in Israel’s airstrikes. Plus, new details emerge about the Hamas terror attack while some business leaders are condemning certain Ivy League schools for not speaking out against antisemitism. Ali Velshi, Jeremy Bash, Gen. Barry McCaffrey. Yaakov Katz, Peter Baker, Ted Deutch join. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins forces with the former Defense Minister Benny Gantz to form a coalition government as Israel mounts a counterattack against Hamas in Gaza. Plus, the U.S. House has yet to name a new Speaker. Louisiana republican Steve Scalise defeated Ohio’s Jim Jordan for the party’s nomination but hasn’t locked up the 217 votes needed to win the gavel. Ali Velshi, Dori Roberts, Janine Zacharia, Max Rose, and Jonathan Greenblatt join. 

On day four of the Israel-Hamas war, President Biden calls the Hamas attacks “pure evil” as the first delivery of advanced US ammunition arrives in Israel and airstrikes on Gaza continue. Meanwhile, Amir Tibon describes how his family barricaded themselves in a secure room as the terror attacks began. Plus, the president, several lawmakers and other Americans have voiced support for Israel in the wake of the Hamas attack. But some people are blaming Israel for the violence, leading to fierce backlash. Betzalel Taljah, Jeremy Bash, Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus, Yair Rosenberg, Abbey Onn, Rep. Ritchie Torres join. 

The latest as the war in Israel continues, Hamas holds over 100 Israelis hostage and threatens to kill them if Israel kills civilians in Gaza. Sasha Ariev, the sister of 19-year-old Israeli captive speaks out on the ongoing war. Plus, we share the experience of first responders who have been on the front lines to save others in Israel. Ali Velshi, Jeremy Bash, Barak Ravid, Martin Fletcher, Alexandra “Sasha” Ariev, Jonathan Greenblatt, Ted Deutch, Uri Shacham join.

In the month of September, 336,000 new jobs have been added. join. President Biden continues impact Americans lives by tackling issues like student debt relief and drug price negotiations while Trump’s legal struggles continue as former Trump executives reveal new intel on tax fraud. Stephanie Ruhle hosts a special debate on gender expression, sports, and it’s affected on the mental health of transgender youth. 

Former President Trump’s legal team is scrambling to postpone or throw out four of his five pending cases. It comes as new reporting finds Trump revealed nuclear submarine secrets to an Australian businessman at Mar-a-Lago. Meanwhile, the House returns without a Speaker as two Republicans throw their hat in the ring. Plus, the power of young activism and what it means to engage in democracy at a young age. And are influencers losing their influence? Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Charles Coleman, Jason Johnson, Mark McKinnon, Eric Willoughby, State Sen. Zach Wahls and Taylor Lorenz join.

Donald Trump was back in court for the third day of a civil fraud trial—testimony from two former accountants singling out Eric Trump. Marion County Police Chief Gideon Cody resigned after the controversial raid of the Marion County Record newspaper in August. Carol Leonnig, Susan Glasser, Joyce Vance, Conor Lamb, Tim Miller, Sheelah Kolhatkar, Eric Meyer join.

California Republican Kevin McCarthy has been voted out of office as Speaker of the House. Meanwhile, jury selection has begun in the trial of former “Crypto King” Sam Bankman-Fried. Sahil Kapur, Charlie Dent, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Katie Benner, Tristan Snell, Ali Velshi, David Gura, and Zeke Faux join. 

The first of many court cases looming over Trump’s 2024 campaign got underway in New York. Meantime, the House is expected to vote this week on whether to keep Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker after Rep. Matt Gaetz filed a resolution to oust him. Plus, the Supreme Court’s new term begins amid ethics questions. And Banned Books Week kicks off as schools and public libraries are targeted across the country. Susanne Craig, Catherine Christian, Kristy Greenberg, David Plouffe, Matthew Dowd, Chris Geidner and LeVar Burton join. 

Our Friday Nightcap returns to discuss the looming government shutdown, 2024 Presidential race politics and this week’s MVPs. Molly Jong-Fast, Ron Insana, John Fugelsang and Pablo Torre join. 

President Biden warned of the threat Trump and MAGA extremists pose to American democracy during a speech in Arizona. It comes as House Republicans held their first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing amid a looming government shutdown. And a look at the small group reportedly behind most school book challenges. Carol Leonnig, former Rep. Max Rose, Paul Rieckhoff, Katie Benner, Glenn Kirschner, Ali Vitali, Jon Allen and Lesléa Newman join.

A New York Judge ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud and lied about his net worth for years, saying the former president’s financial statements were “based in a fantasy world.” Meanwhile even more Democrats, including New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, are calling on Sen. Bob Menendez to resign. Plus, a one on one with Walter Isaacson, author of the new Elon Musk biography. Joyce Vance, Tim O’Brien, Sam Stein, Reed Galen, Robert Gibbs, and Brandy Zadrozny join.

Key developments continue in Trump’s multiple legal cases: a GA judge has granted DA Fani Willis’s request to keep jurors identities secret in the upcoming election interference trials. Meanwhile, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez refuses to resign amid corruption allegations. Plus: Bianca Fortis breaks down new reporting about former Columbia University OB-GYN Robert Hadden, who’s been sentenced to 20 years for sexually abusing patients. Susan Glasser, Luke Broadwater, Renato Mariotti, Matthew Dowd, Jason Johnson, Ben White, and Seth Harris join.

We’re back for another Friday Nightcap -- we’ll discuss political headlines, the fight for democracy and find out everyone’s MVPs for the week. Alex Witt, José Díaz-Balart, Peter Spiegel, and Pete Dominick join. 

Rupert Murdoch announced he will step down in November as chair of Fox and News Corp and tapped his son Lachlan to replace him. Plus, President Zelenskyy met with some members of House leadership after Speaker McCarthy denied his request to address a joint session of Congress. Peter Baker, Dylan Byers, Tim Miller, Jonathan, Capehart, William Taylor, Julia Ainsley, Melissa Russo, and Lucas Shaw join. 

General Merrick Garland testifies for more than 5 hours to the House Judiciary Committee. Plus, Ryan Busse, who’s running to be Democratic nominee in the Montana governor’s race, talks about being a gun safety advocate in a heavily armed state. Joyce Vance, Carol Leonning, Jen Psaki, Doug Jones, Charlie Dent, and Keir Simmons join.

President Biden urged world leaders and U.S. lawmakers to stand firm in support of Ukraine as he addressed the United Nations General Assembly. Meantime, House Republicans scrapped a key vote on a stopgap spending bill. Plus, a judge grants Kenneth Chesebro’s request to speak with the grand jurors who indicted him in Georgia. And as the migrant crisis continues to grow in cities like New York, it’s putting new pressure on Pres. Biden’s re-election bid – especially when it comes to fundraising. Peter Baker, Amb. William Taylor, former Sen. Claire McCaskill, Juanita Tolliver, Reed Galen, Julia Ainsley, Zachary Iscol and Glenn Kirschner join. 

Jeffrey Clark’s lawyers argued he was following Trump’s direction to draft a letter to Georgia state officials falsely stating the DOJ had concerns of 2020 election. It comes as new reporting found Trump wrote to-do lists on White House documents. Meantime, Texas AG Ken Paxton is acquitted in his impeachment trial. Plus, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy prepares to address U.N. General Assembly. And an inside look at the largest criminal hospice fraud case ever prosecuted. Amna Nawaz, Luke Broadwater, Charles Coleman, Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Stuart Stevens and Ben Rhodes join.

 Our Friday Nightcap returns to discuss the week’s political headlines, summer of strikes, and MVPs. Ben White, Kyle Spencer, George Hahn and Trymaine Lee join. 

A federal grand jury indicts President Biden’s son Hunter on three gun-related charges. Meantime, the judge in the Georgia election interference case ruled Trump won’t be tried next month. Rep. Kevin McCarthy dares his Republican detractors to remove his as Speaker. Plus, the United Auto Workers Union says it will go on strike at three factories if no deal is reached. And a new book shares the road map to happiness. Peter Baker, Barbara McQuade, Frank Figliuzzi, Matt Dowd, Amy McGrath, Seth Harris, and Neal Boudette join.

In Thursday’s televised hearing, we could learn more about where the Georgia election interference case is headed next. Meantime, Sen. Mitt Romney announces his retirement and calls for a “new generation” of leaders. Plus, newly-released Census data shows the child poverty rate more than doubled after the pandemic-era child tax credit expired. And the biggest names in tech descend on Capitol Hill to talk about regulating A.I. Garrett Haake, Luke Broadwater, Joyce Vance, Juanita Tolliver, Charlie Sykes, Sen. Michael Bennet and Jake Ward join.

The judge in the Georgia election interference case is expected to decide if Trump and his 18 co-defendants will be tried together next month. Meanwhile, Speaker Kevin McCarthy orders an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Plus, a one-on-one with the Salesforce CEO as their Dreamforce Conference kicks off in San Francisco. Carol Leonning, Harry Litman, Sam Stein, former Rep. Charlie Dent, former Sen. Doug Jones, Marc Benioff and Kara Swisher join. 

The nation marked 22 years since the 9/11 attacks with tributes, tears and remembrances. It comes as President Biden commemorated the day with a message of unity. Meantime, Trump seeks the recusal of Judge Chutkan in his federal election interference case. Plus, Kim Jong Un travels to Russia for rare summit with Putin. And it’s a race against time to find survivors of the devastating earthquake in Morocco. Katie Benner, Michael Steele, Glenn Kirschner, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Tim Miller and Dmitri Alperovitch join.

A special grand jury recommended indicting Sen. Lindsey Graham, David Perdue, Kelly Loeffler and Michael Flynn in the Georgia election interference case – although none of them were charged. It comes as Mark Meadows files a notice to appeal after a judge denied his request to move the Georgia case to federal court. Meantime, Republicans try to find a new term for “pro-life” to stave off more electoral losses. And South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem endorses Trump as her name gets tossed around for a possible running mate. Amna Nawaz, Greg Bluestein, Charles Coleman, Dr. Kavita Patel, Reecie Colbert, Shermichael Singleton and Jon Meacham join.

Former President Trump signals he may try to move his Georgia election interference case to federal court. Meantime, former Trump adviser Peter Navarro is found guilty of criminal contempt of Congress for defying a Jan. 6th subpoena. Plus, China’s economy is going through a major slowdown. And parenting Youtuber Ruby Franke is facing six felony child abuse charges. Peter Baker, Jon Allen, Joyce Vance, Basil Smikle, Stuart Stevens, Anna Ashton and Kalhan Rosenblatt join.

In the first major hearing, prosecutors told a Georgia judge they expect the trial of Trump and 18 others to last four months and that they intend to call 150 witnesses. Meantime, Vice President Harris breaks from the White House’s silence on Trump’s legal issues. Plus, a child care crisis looms as covid-era federal funding is set to expire at the end of the month. And Secretary of State Antony Blinken makes a surprise visit to Ukraine. Carol Leonning, Stephen Fowler, Neal Katyal, Conor Lamb, Mike Murphy, Abha Bhattarai, and Ben Rhodes join. 

Former Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison after getting convicted of seditious conspiracy. Meantime, all 19 defendants in the Georgia election case have now pleaded not guilty and waived their Wednesday arraignment. Plus, the historic impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton begins. And, thousands leave Burning Man after heavy rain left them stranded over the weekend. Katie Benner, Geoff Bennett, Clint Watts, Melissa Redmon, State Rep. Tanya Miller, Tony Plohetski and Neal Katyal join.

Former President Trump entered a not guilty plea in his Georgia election interference case as he tries to sever his case from the co-defendants who want a speedy trial. It comes as we learn all court proceedings in Georgia will be televised and live streamed. Plus, Supreme Court Justices Thomas and Alito release their 2022 financial disclosures. And former Proud Boys leaders Joseph Biggs and Zachary Rehl were handed two of the lengthiest sentences yet linked to January 6th. Peter Baker, Glenn Thrush, Renato Mariotti, Chris Geidner, Juanita Tolliver, Tim Miller and Clint Watts join.

The judge in Trump’s federal election interference case sets the trial date for March 4th, 2024 – right in the heart of primary season. Meantime, Trump and his 18 co-defendants are scheduled to be arraigned next week in the Georgia election case. It comes as Mark Meadows takes the stand for nearly five hours in an effort to move his case to federal court. Plus, the community of Jacksonville, Florida is grieving after three people were killed in a racially motivated shooting. Peter Baker, Catherine Christian, Glenn Kirschner, Carol Leonnig, Philip Rucker, Don Calloway, Maria Teresa Kumar and Mark McKinnon join.

All defendants in the Georgia election case have surrendered as D.A. Fani Willis alerts defense attorneys about next steps. Plus, new polling debunks claims that indictments boost former President Trump. And as we mark the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, it serves as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done. Kyle Cheney, Jon Allen, Melissa Murray, Stephen Fowler, Amy McGrath, Reed Galen, Michael Beschloss, LaTosha Brown and Kendra Cotton join.

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.