The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

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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The government heads toward a shutdown tomorrow at midnight, as a high-stakes White House meeting between the president and congressional leaders of both parties ends with no progress. Then, the Labor Department warns there may be no jobs report this Friday due to the potential government shutdown. Plus, Trump’s federal takeover continues as he orders the National Guard into both Chicago and Portland. Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Luke Broadwater, Matt Peterson, Brendan Greeley, and Mark Joseph Stern join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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Trump celebrates the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, calling him a "dirty cop" and suggests that more indictments are on the way. Then, a shutdown looms as Congress struggles to come to a compromise on government funding as a shutdown looms. Plus, Trump announces new tariffs on trucks, furniture, and pharmaceuticals set to go in effect next week. Charles Coleman hosts as Tyler Pager, Barbara McQuade, Anthony Coley, Joel Payne, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, and Rick Wilson join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

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Donald Trump's Department of Justice has secured an indictment of former FBI director James Comey, a longtime target of Trump's. Then, the President signs an executive order approving a proposed deal to keep TikTok alive in the U.S. But will this new deal address the security concerns that led to both parties in Congress approving a ban? Carol Leonnig, Joyce Vance, Akayla Gardner, Mychael Schnell, Reed Galen, Rohit Chopra, and Bharat Ramamurti join Symone Sanders Townsend on the 11th Hour.

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On tonight’s Nightcap: Former FBI Director James Comey is reportedly expected to be indicted just days after Trump's former personal lawyer was sworn in as the interim U.S. attorney in Virginia. Then, Trump’s long-awaited TikTok deal is set to be signed tomorrow, and concerns are shifting from China to the app's potential billionaire investors. Plus, Gavin Newsom warns about the future of the country’s democracy as a Republican Senator suggests he would support a third Trump term. Ken Dilanian, David Litt, Katie Drummond, Evan McMorris-Santoro, and Ron Insana join the Nightcap crew this Wednesday night.

Jimmy Kimmel’s show returns to ABC's air after a brief suspension over his comments about Charlie Kirk’s murder — what he had to say. Then, Donald Trump talks poll numbers and border security as he brings a campaign-style speech to the U.N. Plus, what business leaders are really thinking about the state of Trump’s economy. Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Gillian Tett, Carlos Curbelo, Oliver Darcy, Angelo Carusone, and Charlie Sykes join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

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 After days of backlash from customers and celebrities, Disney announced that Jimmy Kimmel's show will return to the airwaves. Plus, the Trump administration warns pregnant women against using a common painkiller, linking it to autism without clear evidence. Then, new worries surrounding the potential investors involved in TikTok, and the influence they may have on the app. David Drucker, Carol Leonnig, Dylan Byers, David Gura, Max Chafkin, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Mitch Landrieu join Stephanie Ruhle on the 11th Hour.

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A firestorm grows amidst ABC’s decision to remove Jimmy Kimmel over comments he made after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. ABC has pulled his show off the air indefinitely. Trump and Carr have both celebrated ABC’s action and floated the possibility of further action against other TV stations and shows. Symone Sanders hosts as Jake Lahut, Daniella Diaz, Sam Stein, Joyce Vance, David Yaffe-Bellany, Henrietta Treyz, Justin Wolfers, and Marc Racicot join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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On tonight’s nightcap, the President is in the U.K. for his second state visit and is greeted by massive protests in London. Meanwhile, the former CDC director testifies about her experience with Health Secretary Kennedy before being fired, while the FBI director is grilled by House members about his leadership and the Epstein files. Then, the Federal Reserve delivers its first interest rate cuts in nine months, and officials drop hints about two more cuts this year. Daniel Koh, Jason Johnson, Dave Weigel and Glenn Thrush join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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Utah prosecutors have filed seven charges against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson’s charges include aggravated murder, and prosecutors intend to ask for a death sentence. Then, a Senate committee grilled FBI Director Kash Patel as he attempted to answer  questions about the Kirk shooting investigation as well as the Epstein files. Plus, the Federal Reserve Board wraps day one of their two-day meeting on interest rates. Symone Sanders hosts as Mychael Schnell, Jeff Mason, David Drucker, Barbara McQuade, John Harwood, Bharat Ramamurti, and Paige Cognetti join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

The latest on the investigation into the assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk, and what the FBI is saying about DNA found at the crime scene. Then, the Epstein Estate turns over more documents to the House Oversight Committee – including a previously redacted name from his infamous fiftieth birthday book. Plus, the White House says the United States has the “framework” for a TikTok deal with China, however the terms of the deal remain a mystery. Peter Baker, Philip Bump, McKay Coppins, Gillian Tett, Max Chafkin, and Dan Kleban join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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Utah County Attorney prepares to file formal charges against the suspect accused of killing right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk - what to expect. Then, urgent pleas to turn away from the politics of rage as the country grapples with a violent week. Plus, graphic images of Kirk’s assassination circulate online, raising new fears on the influence of social media, particularly on children. Peter Baker, Vaughn Hillyard, Kristy Greenberg, Jim Cavanaugh, Brandy Zadrozny, and Bryan Schott join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

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Law enforcement in Utah release new images and video of the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Then, new data on inflation and the labor market signal trouble ahead for the economy. Plus, historian Jon Meacham reflects on where we are as a country as we mark 24 years since the September 11th terror attacks.

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Investigators search for the shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University. Marc Santia, Ken Dilanian, Rob D’Amico, Sara Tewell, Vaughn Hillyard, and Mark McKinnon join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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The President calls his alleged birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein a “dead issue”, as bipartisan members of the House Oversight Committee head to New York City to review unredacted versions of the documents. Then, a major revision on the U.S. jobs market data raises more concerns about a serious economic slowdown. Plus, Israel strikes Qatar as they target Hamas leaders, drawing widespread criticism, including from the White House.

New files subpoenaed from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have been released, including a racy birthday message Donald Trump allegedly sent Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, which the White House denies. Then, the New York Times reports JP Morgan spent years financially enabling Jeffrey Epstein as they ignored “red flags, suspicious activity, and concerned executives.” Plus, the administration launches new deportation raids in Chicago as the Supreme Court lifts an order limiting ICE immigration stops in L.A.

The Nightcap discusses the fallout after both Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill grill RFK Jr. Then, the August job report reveals that Trump's economic policies aren't doing what he promised. And, an appeals court temporarily lifts a judge's order limiting Trump's National Guard deployment in L.A. Ali Vitali, Paul Rieckhoff, Tommy Barone, and Brendan Greeley join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap. 

Health Secretary RFK Jr. defends his vaccine policies and CDC firings as he faces tough questions on Capitol Hill from both sides of the aisle. Then, the DOJ opens a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Plus, we hear from former Democratic Senator Jon Tester on what rural America is saying about Trump's tariffs. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Jake Lahut, Peter Goodman, Ron Insana, Dr. Tom Frieden, Dr. Michael Osterholm, and former Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

It’s nightcap time. Epstein victims call for Congress to release all of the DOJ’s files related to the case in a powerful press conference on Capitol Hill. Then, a new report from the Federal Reserve shows U.S. economic activity saw “little or no” growth in recent weeks and nearly all districts in their survey noted "tariff related price increases." Plus, public health experts sound the alarm after Florida’s Surgeon General says the state will end all vaccine mandates. Symone Sanders hosts as Jon Allen, Philip Bump, Joel Payne, John Avlon, Brandy Zadrozny, Al Powell and Jim Place...

The President declares 'we're going in' as he vows to send the National Guard to Chicago, but no word on when. Then, Congress releases thousands of pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, but so far, most of the information appears to have already been made public. Plus, a conversation with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, whose state is leading the charge against Trump’s tariffs with a multi-state lawsuit that, so far, appears successful. Jeff Mason, Susan Glasser, Dan Rayfield, Stuart Stevens, Max Chafkin, Matt Peterson, and Jacob Soboroff join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

A high stakes legal battle begins as Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues President Trump, as she fights to keep her job.  Then, ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step aside. Meanwhile, the White House stands by their decision to oust her as they name her replacement. Plus, why more companies and consumers are feeling the squeeze from tariffs, while the market booms. Peter Baker, Natasha Korecki, Amy McGrath, Bill Cohan, Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

The Nightcap discusses chaos at the Centers for Disease Control as the director Susan Monarez is ousted about month into the job, and four top officials resign. Then, a deadly shooting during the first week of school in Minneapolis. At least two children were killed and 17 others injured as a lone gunman fired at children during Mass. Natasha Korecki, Dr. Kavita Patel, Dr. Vin Gupta, Ahmed Baba, Ron Insana, and Anthony Fisher join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.