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MS NOW reports Trump is weighing removal of Kash Patel as FBI Director – DOJ targets six Democratic lawmakers for urging troops to defy illegal orders – & the reality of Trump’s claims of a $21 trillion investment boom to the U.S. Laura Barron-Lopez, Daniella Diaz, David Drucker, Charlotte Howard, Brendan Greeley, Shawn Donnan, and Makena Kelly join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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A federal judge dismisses the criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and NY AG Letitia James, ruling that U.S. Attorney Halligan was unlawfully appointed – White House doubles down on costs coming down, claiming America’s “Golden Age” is coming – & questions over who drafted the original U.S.-backed peace deal between Russia and Ukraine: the U.S. or Russia? Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Charles Coleman Jr, Ron Insana, Max Chafkin, Ivo Daalder, and Charlotte Alter join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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On tonight's Nightcap: Trump welcomes Mamdani at the White House and Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's quitting Congress. Then, consumer sentiment falls to a 5-month low amid fears about high prices and affordability. Plus, Health Secretary RFK Jr. says he told the CDC to change its website's language on autism and vaccines. Jason Johnson, Joyce Vance, Justin Wolfers, and Ben Collins join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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Trump calls for the arrest of congressional Democrats who urged U.S. troops to refuse illegal orders. Then, polls show more voters are feeling the pain of skyrocketing prices, while JD Vance defends Trump’s economic policies and asks the American people for “a little patience”. Plus, the White House is selling some of the America's most advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, even amid warnings the move could threaten national security. Peter Baker, David Drucker, Doug Jones, Dan Nathan, Matt Peterson, Kevin Baron, and Laura Barron-Lopez join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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On our nightcap: The President's signature is now on the Epstein files transparency bill. Then, DOJ’s case against James Comey faces a roadblock after a major development. Plus, Trump continues to poll poorly, as the shutdown leaves a very incomplete picture of the economy. Evan McMorris-Santoro, David Litt, Paul Reickhoff, Berit Berger and Walter Isaacson join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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The bill directing the release of the Epstein files heads to the White House. This comes after Trump spent months trying to stop the bill. Then, Trump welcomes the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and defends him over the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s major falling out with Trump. Mychael Schnell, Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, David Rohde, Brendan Greeley, Jim Bianco, and Greg Bluestein join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

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Trump urges Congress to release the Epstein files in a sudden reversal. This comes ahead of Congress’ big vote regarding the case tomorrow. Then, the Trump organization is in reported talks on a Saudi real estate deal, as the Saudi Crown Prince arrives in Washington. Plus, new reporting on a firm tied to Kristi Noem receiving major funding from the DHS. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Weigel, Ron Insana, Catherine Rampell, Justin Elliot, and Peter Wehner join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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On tonight's Nightcap: Trump tries to deflect as the Epstein files are back in the spotlight a week before the House is set to vote on its release. Then, the administration continues to deny rising inflation and costs from tariffs as foreclosures climb and companies keep announcing massive job cuts. Plus, an AI-generated song becomes the number one downloaded country song in America. Alex Witt, Rev. Al Sharpton, Chris Jansing, and Ali Velshi join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

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The White House is in damage control mode as the Epstein files make headlines again. Then, the shutdown may have ended, but its economic impact continues to be seen. Plus, Jim Comey and Tisch James move to oust Trump’s hand-picked U.S. attorney prosecuting their cases.

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On tonight’s Nightcap: Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein raise questions about the President’s ties with the late sex offender, as the House is set to vote next week on a bill to release the files. Then, the longest government shutdown in history officially ends, but Democrats say they have a plan on the millions of Americans facing steep healthcare premiums. Plus, Wall Street joins Trump for dinner at the White House tonight. Vaughn Hillyard, Philip Bump, Max Rose, Mark McKinnon, and Eric Meyer join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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The Pressure is on as the House is expected to vote on the senate-approved deal to end the shutdown with no promise from House Speaker Johnson to vote on ACA subsidies, the Trump administration continues to deny there's an affordability crisis despite growing discontent over the cost of basic necessities, and the race to create bioengineered children. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, Ron Insana, John Harwood, Jonathan Cohn and Katherine Long join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

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A group of Senate Democrats break rank to support a deal to end the shutdown, but its final passage is still in question. Then, air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck from the shutdown as the President threatens them to get back to work; what an air traffic controller has to say about the crisis. Plus, why Trump’s newest plan on housing could create more risks to homebuyers. Luke Broadwater, Mychael Schnell, Susan Glasser, Bharat Ramamurti, Bill Cohan, Carol Leonnig, and Chris Gallant join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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Elections have consequences. Senate Republicans are talking about a deal to open the government, but Democrats aren’t going for it without a commitment to extend healthcare subsidies. Then, the shutdown forces an information blackout on the economy. Plus, actor and director Joseph Gordon-Levitt joins to discuss why he joined hundreds of high-profile figures to call for a ban on AI “superintelligence”.

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On tonight’s Nightcap: The President calls for the Senate to nuke the filibuster as the GOP sees sweeping election losses. Then, many districts swing back to Democrats, raising the question of whether Republicans' redistricting push could backfire. Plus, what the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump’s tariffs could mean for the economy after critical oral arguments.

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The country will get an early look at how voters view both parties in Trump 2.0 as Election Day is about to get underway. Then, the administration agrees to partially fund food aid for tens of millions of Americans, but warns there could be long delays. Plus, Trump’s tariff powers are put to the test as the Supreme Court considers the legality of his signature economy policy. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Dave Weigel, Brooke Masters, Max Chafkin, Rick Woldenburg, and Carol Leonnig join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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A federal judge orders the administration to continue paying SNAP benefits during the government shutdown. Also, concern is growing about the fate of Head Start as the shutdown heads into its second month. Then, as Trump refuses to restart trade talks with Canada, that nation is making overtures to America's biggest trade rival, China. Plus, if you think the quality of digital platforms is getting worse -- you may not be imagining things. Catherine Rampell hosts as Evan McMorris-Santoro, Mychael Schnell, Philip Bump, Ron Insana, Brendan Greeley, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner and Cory Doctorow join The 11th Hour.

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Tens of millions are one day away from losing food stamps as the government shutdown continues. Meanwhile, a judge weighs in on Trump’s refusal to use emergency funds to avert the hunger crisis. Then, the President claims a “win” in his trade talks with Xi Jinping. Plus, a keynote conversation with New York Mayor Eric Adams on the election to choose his replacement and working with the Trump White House. David Drucker, Jon Ralston, Jake Lahut, Rohit Chopra, David Gura, Mayor Eric Adams, and Radley Balko join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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On tonight’s Nightcap: The meeting between Trump and President Xi Jinping. Then, the financial costs of the government shutdown continue to grow. Plus, Trump’s crypto venture gets promotion from Binance days after the President pardons its founder. Vaughn Hillyard, Peter Baker, Dan Nathan, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Nayyera Haq, and Arthur Brooks join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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The pain of the government shutdown worsens as states sue the administration for emergency funds to prevent a hunger crisis. Then, Trump shakes up leadership at ICE as he demands stepped up deportations and threatens to send more than the National Guard into U.S cities. Plus, the dark side of A-I: what happens when the technology goes rogue. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Tim Miller, Tyler Pager, Steven Levy and Michael McFaul join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

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SNAP benefits and Obamacare are hanging in the balance as the Shutdown drags on – US and China reach another "framework" for a deal as Trump ices out Canada – & an American farmer on the impact of Trump’s trade war. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Larry Sabato, Barry Ritholtz, Matt Peterson, John Bartman, and Mark Mckinnon join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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On tonight's Nightcap: The shutdown drags on as Trump focuses on wielding his executive power – The East Wing is demolished to make way for Trump’s new $300 million ballroom – & the NBA gambling scandal puts sports betting in the spotlight at a critical time for the industry. Chris Jansing, Basil Smikle, John Della Volpe, Pable Torre join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

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Federal workers are set to miss their first full paycheck as lawmakers are nowhere close to ending the shutdown.  Then, the President pardons a convicted crypto titan who was critical in boosting the Trump family's crypto business. Plus, what American ranchers are saying about Trump’s plan to import meat from Argentina. Peter Baker, Andrew Desiderio, Doug Jones, Ken Vogel, Max Chafkin, Art Cullen, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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On tonight’s Nightcap: The real-world impacts of the government shutdown become clearer, with rising premiums for Obamacare as well as new warnings of cuts to food stamps. Then, backlash grows over Trump’s proposed multi-billion dollar bailout for Argentina. Plus, the potential new threat to future elections, coming from inside the administration. Jake Lahut, Ahmed Baba, Tim O’Brien, and Chris Hayes join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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The President is reportedly trying to get the DOJ to pay him millions for past investigations, Big U.S. banks are struggling to secure collateral to back a $20B bailout to Argentina, and Election Day quickly approaches as races in Virginia and New Jersey heat up with an unexpectedly tight race in New Jersey for Democrats. Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, David Jolly, David Gura, Bill Cohan, Marc Racicot and Ryan Holiday join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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A federal appeals court greenlights the President’s push to deploy the National Guard to Portland, as the D.C. Attorney General's new court filing says that troops appear to be staying in the city “indefinitely”. Then, former FBI Director James Comey moves to dismiss the criminal case against him, calling it an ‘egregious abuse of power’. Plus, why the White House appears to be quietly rolling back some of Trump's signature tariffs.

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Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton is indicted on 18 counts. He is the third Trump critic to be charged with federal crimes in recent weeks. Then, the link between AI data centers and skyrocketing electric bills. Plus, the real- world impact of the government shutdown. Barbara McQuade, Jeff Mason, Jonathan Cohn, Dave Weigel, Justin Wolfers, Elizabeth McCarthy, and Bishop Mariann Budde join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton is indicted on 18 counts. He is the third Trump critic to be charged with federal crimes in recent weeks. Then, the link between AI data centers and skyrocketing electric bills. Plus, the real- world impact of the government shutdown. Barbara McQuade, Jeff Mason, Jonathan Cohn, Dave Weigel, Justin Wolfers, Elizabeth McCarthy, and Bishop Mariann Budde join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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The President floats San Francisco as the next target for his crime crackdown. Then, a judge temporarily blocks Trump’s shutdown layoffs as the White House suggests over “10,000” could be fired. Plus, the Supreme Court weighs a key part of the landmark Voting Rights Act. John Avlon, Ali Velshi, Anthony Versant and Mark Joseph Stern join The 11th Hour. 

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Layoffs continue in week two of the government shutdown as Trump hosts Argentina's President Milei to discuss a $20b bail out. Then, new tariffs on key goods take effect and former FBI Director Comey asks a federal court to reject the Trump DOJ prosecutor handling his case. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, David Gura, Brendan Greeley, Joyce Vance, Jeremy Saland and Bob Pittman join The 11th Hour.

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With no sign of a deal in sight, Speaker Johnson warns the government shutdown could turn out to be one of the longest in US history, Trump walks back his 100% tariff threat against China, the Justice Dept. steps up its pursuit of Trump's political opponents and how one state is trying to survive being on the front lines of the President's trade war. Susan Glasser, Hagar Chemali, David Drucker, Andrew Desiderio, Bharat Ramamurti, Max Chafkin, Jason Johnson and Amy McGrath join the 11th Hour.

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On tonight’s Nightcap: The government shutdown heads into a third week as the White House makes moves to charge former National Security Adviser Bolton. Then, the stock market tanked today after Trump announced new tariffs on China. Plus, CBS News's controversial new boss. 

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NY Attorney General Letitia James is indicted for bank fraud and false statements weeks after Trump called for her to be charged – Then, members of the military are expected to miss paychecks next week as the government shutdown continues – & the Trump administration finalizes plans to bail out Argentina as concerns grow over rising tariffs and debt.

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On tonight’s Nightcap: Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty in federal court. Then, Trump continues his federal expansion into Chicago as about 500 National Guard troops arrive in the area and mobilized for at least sixty days. Plus, President Trump and Qatari leaders announce Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a peace plan. Liz Oyer, Paul Rieckoff, Dave Weigel, and Joel Payne join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap.

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U.S. troops assemble in Chicago as the administration escalates its crackdown on American cities, despite an ongoing lawsuit over its legality. Then, a discussion with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on the ongoing government shutdown, as Trump announces furloughed federal workers may not receive back pay when it ends. Plus, the Attorney General's contentious hearing on the hill and the questions she faced over the DOJ's investigations against the President's enemies. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Jeff Mason, Larry Sabato, David Dayen, Bill Cohan, Ron Insana, Ty Cobb, and Yaakov Katz join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

No progress is made in the government shutdown showdown as it enters its sixth day, with no House meetings set for the week. Then, local leaders fight back against Trump’s move to send National Guard troops into major U.S. cities. Plus, a keynote conversation with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on his run for mayor, the Democratic party, and more. Susan Glasser, Leigh Ann Caldwell, David Drucker, Andrew Cuomo, Dan Nathan, and Brendan Greeley join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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On tonight’s Nightcap: Hamas agrees to release all Israeli hostages and says it's ready to enter into negotiations to discuss details of the deal. Then, Americans begin to see the economic repercussions of the government shutdown. Plus, MAGA melts down after the NFL announces Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show.

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We approach the third day of the government shutdown with no end in sight, as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse on federal spending. Trump threatens sweeping layoffs and freezing billions in federal aid. Plus, the potential risk for the economy as the shutdown drags on. Peter Baker, Daniella Diaz, Dave Drucker, Natasha Sarin, Max Chafkin, Jonathan Cohn, and Marc Santia join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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Democrats and Republicans dig into their political corners as the shutdown enters day two. Then, from air traffic controllers and active duty troops, federal workers have been furloughed or are working without pay, and it's threatening to strain U.S. economic growth. Plus, a deeper look into Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, and why some are calling him the "shadow president'. Hagar Chemali, Anthony Fisher, Ron Insana, and Jake Lahut join The 11th Hour Midweek Nightcap this Wednesday night.

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As a government shutdown begins Democrats and Republicans are stalled over funding. Sen. Rand Paul joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the deadlock. The President threatens to fire thousands of government workers, again. Plus, Trump tells top military officials to use American cities as “training grounds” as he warns of "the war from within." Mychael Schnell, Dave Weigel, Doug Jones, Sen. Rand Paul, Dan Nathan, David Gura, and Gen. Barry McCaffrey join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

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