The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle
An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow's conversation.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk's Killing is Charged
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.
Latest on the investigation into the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk
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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What's next for investigators & prosecutors in Charlie Kirk shooting case
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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Utah governor calls for public's help as manhunt for Charlie Kirk shooting suspect continues
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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Charlie Kirk assassinated at university event, manhunt underway
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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'Unforced error': More Epstein docs coming soon in GOP-led investigation
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.
'Worse and worse': Epstein story keeps snowballing on Trump administration
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.
'Executing their plan': Will the obstacles to Trump's agenda even matter?
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.
RFK Jr. gets into yelling matches with senators about his record
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.
TITLE: The nightcap: Epstein survivors slam Trump claims that calls for transparency are a 'hoax'
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...
'We're going in': Trump pledges to send National Guard to Chicago
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.
Fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook Fights Trump to Keep her Job
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.
Turmoil at the CDC as the director is forced out
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.
Lisa Cook prepares to fight Trump's attempt to fire her from the Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook vows that she won't go down without a fight against Trump, saying she will "see him in court". Then, Trump weaponizes allegations of mortgage fraud to silence his political opponents. Plus, with Democratic governors taking a stand against Trump, how his attacks are actually helping them. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Adam Wren, Dan Nathan, Gillian Tett, Charlie Sykes, and Matt Bennett join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.
Trump moves to expand military's role in law enforcement
President Trump moves to expand the military’s role in law enforcement around the nation, and suggests Chicago could be next. Then, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker vows to resist Trump’s plans for troops on the ground, calling them “illegal, unconstitutional, and unamerican.” Plus, Trump says he’s removing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook. In his dismissal letter he writes, “there is sufficient reason to believe you may have made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements.” Rohit Chopra, Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Natasha Sarin, Brendan Greeley, Joyce Vance, and Mike Isaac join The 11th Hour this Mond
'A cloud over the investigation.' FBI searches home and office of former Trump advisor John Bolton
FBI agents spent hours searching the home and office of Trump’s former National Security Advisor, turned critic, John Bolton. Then, the DOJ releases the full Maxwell transcripts the same day the department gives Congress its first batch of Epstein files. Plus, the Trump administration reportedly informed the lawyers of Kilmar Abrego Garcia that he might be re-deported to Uganda within days just as he's released from federal custody. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Ryan Reilly, Chris O’Leary, Catherine Christian, Brandy Zadrozny, Raul Reyes, Christina Greer, Eddie Huang, and Isabella Brourman join The 11th Hour this Friday night.
'11-week sprint': What's next as California tries to counter Trump's power grab
California launches its redistricting blitz to counter Texas Republicans' Trump-backed effort. But will voters approve new maps in November? Then, President Trump holds a meet-and-greet with D.C. police and military that he deployed on the nation's capital. Plus, Hurricane Erin's brings coastal flooding just as one high-ranking NOAA employee warns about the impact of the administration's cuts. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Jon Allen, Maeve Reston, Tim Miller, Ron Insana, John Harwood, Steve Volz, and Lee Gelernt join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.
Trump notches a victory after Texas House passes redrawn maps
This midweek nightcap roundtable discusses how Trump's notched a major win after new congressional maps passed the Texas House. Then, The Homeland Security Secretary pushes for ICE to have its own fleet of planes to help step up deportations. Plus, the President’s bond buying spree begs new questions of a conflict of interest. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Laura Barrón-López, Allan Smith, Tim O’Brien, Basil Smikle, and Michael McFaul join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
'Bizarro world': Trump's radical transformation of federal law enforcement
Trump’s federal takeover in D.C. continues, as more Republican governors have agreed to send some of their state’s national guard troops to the area. Then, new footage shows a crowd in a D.C. neighborhood chasing away law enforcement as ICE raids continue throughout the country. Plus, a major retailer warns of price hikes as Trump expands his tariffs. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Ryan Reilly, Carol Leonnig, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ivo Daalder, Dan Nathan, Max Chafkin, and Memo Torres join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.
Trump shows his hand in hot mic moment at White House summit
President Trump meets with Ukraine’s President and several other European leaders for hours at the White House just days after his Alaska summit with Putin. Then, Trump renews his attacks against mail-in voting, suggesting he'll sign an executive order to end it. Plus, the Department of Justice tells lawmakers it will hand over records related to Jeffrey Epstein at the end of this week. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Amb. William Taylor, Tom Nichols, Brendan Greeley, Rohit Chopra, Doug Jones, and Bobby Djavaheri join The 11th Hour this Monday night.
'Chummy reception for a dictator': Trump returns to Washington after Alaska summit with Putin
President Trump returns to Washington after his Alaska summit with Putin that had no clear outcome except a major win for the Russian leader. Then, new economic data shows consumers are starting to feel the pain from Trump's trade agenda. Plus, a parial reversal in the President’s D.C. police takeover. Peter Baker, David Rohde, Nayyera Haq, Kevin Baron, and Justin Wolfers join The 11th Hour this Friday night.
'Openly thirsty for a Nobel Peace Prize': What's Trump's real goal with Putin?
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska in just a few hours - what they're saying about the war in Ukraine. Then, what to make of today’s hot inflation report amid Trump's tariffs. Plus, California Democrats kickstart their fight against the Texas GOP’s redistricting push. Vaughn Hillyard, Sam Stein, Dave Weigel, Brooke Masters, Barry Ritholtz, Igor Novikov, Amb. William Taylor, and Stuart Stevens join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.
Trump warns Putin to end the war after Friday’s summit or face “very severe consequences”
This nightcap roundtable discusses the president’s warning to Putin to end the war after their summit in Alaska this Friday or face “very severe consequences”, as Russian forces possibly breach Ukraine’s front lines. Then, Trump ramps up military presence in D.C. and says he’s looking for a long-term extension of his police takeover. California kickstarts its own redistricting effort, as Texas Democrats game out their exit strategy. Yamiche Alcindor, Tim Miller, Daniel Koh, and Pablo Torre join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
National guard troops on the streets of Washington as part of President Trump’s plan to fight crime
National guard troops and federal agents arrive in Washington D.C. as part of President Trump’s anti-crime push – Attorney General Pam Bondi met with the D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser to lay out Trump’s plan. The White House scrambles to make arrangements for Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit set to occur this Friday. A new inflation report today has investors celebrating July’s better-than-expected numbers, as inflation held steady and grocery and gasoline prices declined. Natasha Korecki, Charlie Sykes, Jeff Mason, David Gura, Ron Insana, Michael McFaul, and Jessica Knurick join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.
Federal takeover in D.C as the President moves to take control of the city’s police force
A federal takeover in D.C. as the President moves to take control of the city’s police force, with the plan to send in hundreds of national guard troops to fight crime. A federal judge rejected the government’s request to unseal Grand Jury records in the criminal case of Ghislaine Maxwell, writing that the request could be seen as an illusion of transparency instead of actual transparency. Trump tries to manage expectations for his highly-anticipated summit with Putin, as the two leaders are expected to meet in Alaska this Friday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Luke...
The Nightcap: Trump threatens courts that attempt to block his trade policies
This Nightcap tackles Trump’s threats against courts that might try to block his trade policies. Then, the advocacy group “Democracy Forward” files a lawsuit against the Justice Department and the FBI, seeking to force them to release records about the handling of the Epstein investigation. Plus, the Texas redistricting dispute continues as Republicans escalate threats of FBI involvement to locate Democratic legislators who fled the state. Gillian Tett, Alex Wagner, Mark Joseph Stern, and David Jolly join The 11th Hour this Friday.
It's Trump's economy: Highest tariffs in nearly a century take effect
Trump celebrates his sweeping new tariffs that took effect last night, which are the highest in nearly a century. Then, top White House officials held a meeting to discuss their strategy for handling the Epstein case, as the Justice Department faces a deadline tomorrow to decide whether to ask a judge to release the grand jury transcripts. Plus, a federal judge orders a two-week pause in the construction of Florida’s immigration detention center. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Mark Leibovich, John Harwood, Max Chafkin, Joyce Vance, and John Meacham join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
New wave of Trump’s tariffs set to go into effect at midnight
Dozens of new tariffs are set to take effect at midnight as Trump threatens a 100 percent tariff on chips and semiconductors. Then, three more victims of Epstein speak out against the Feds for their handling of the case. Plus, RFK Jr. announces that the Dept. of Health & Human Services will cut nearly $500 million in mRNA vaccine research. Sam Stein, Dan Nathan, Basil Smikle, and Dr. Vin Gupta join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.
The House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Clintons and several other high-profile individuals for testimony on Epstein case
The House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Justice Department for its ‘Epstein files’ and demands testimony from several high-profile individuals, including the Clintons. Then, DOJ weighs releasing the audio and transcript from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s interview with Ghislaine Maxwell last month. Plus, Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn asks the FBI to arrest Texas Democrats who fled the state to block the GOP's redistricting plan. Jon Allen, Daniella Diaz, Jeff Mason, Ron Insana, Gillian Tett, Reed Galen, and Michael McFaul join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.
Texas redistricting fight heats up as Governor Abbott orders the arrest of Democrats who fled the state to block Republicans’ redistricting plan
Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders arrest warrants for Democrats who fled the state to block Republicans from redrawing the congressional map to gain seats. Then, Attorney General Pam Bondi calls for a grand jury investigation into the Obama administration over claims that it falsified data pertaining to Russia interference in the 2016 election. Plus, two of Jeffrey Epstein's victims slam the Justice Department over its handling of the ‘Epstein files,’ urging that their privacy be protected. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Gene Sperling, Peter Goodman, Stuart Stevens, and Eleanor Klibanoff join The 11th Hour this Monday.
‘He blames truth tellers’: Trump abruptly fires Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner following weak jobs report
Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the July jobs report shows weaker-than-expected numbers, claiming the report was politically motivated. Then, Epstein associate and convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell gets moved to a lower-security prison in Texas with no explanation and just days after meeting with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Plus, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps fund PBS and NPR, announces it is shutting down after Congress cut its funding. Akayla Gardner, Ron Insana, Natasha Sarin, Dave Weigel, Carol Leonnig, Jason Johnson and David Jolly join The 11th Hour this Friday.
'A tariff curtain around America': The White House unleashes new tariff rates and abandons his Aug. 1 deadline for a new one
Trump announces new tariff rates set to take effect in a week, as we reach his August 1st deadline. Then, growing backlash over Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments suggesting that Trump's child savings accounts could be a "backdoor for privatizing social security." Plus, Virginia Giuffre’s family sits down with NBC News and urges Trump not to pardon former Epstein associate and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Steve Liesman, Matthew Dowd, Rohit Chopra, Max Chafkin, and Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
‘One of the highest travesties of justice’: Democrats push for the release of the ‘Epstein files’ as Supreme Court sets date to review Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal
Virginia Roberts Giuffre's family speaks out against Trump's assertion that he could pardon Jeffrey Epstein conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell. Then, the White House announces a new trade deal with South Korea, but with few details. Plus, a Senate panel advances a bill banning congressional stock trading. Philip Bump, Jason Johnson, David Litt, and Ron Insana join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.
Trump reveals new details about his ties with Epstein, involving one of the convicted sex offender's most prominent accusers
Tsunami alerts issued for U.S. West coast and Japan after 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia. Then, Trump reveals new details on his ties with Epstein. Plus, the Senate confirms Trump's former attorney, Emil Bove, as federal appeals court judge. Vaughn Hillyard, Melanie Zanona, Jon Allen, Dan Nathan, Natasha Sarin, Senator Rand Paul, and Texas State Representative James Talarico join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.
Multiple dead, including NYPD police officer, following midtown shooting
Mass shooting in midtown Manhattan leaves multiple dead, including the suspect and a New York City police officer. Then, longtime Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell files an appeal with the Supreme Court to overturn sex trafficking conviction. Plus, the U.S. and EU strike a tariff agreement, just days before Trump’s self-imposed August 1st deadline. Marc Santia, Jim Cavanaugh, Rob D’Amico, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Jeff Mason, Bharat Ramamurti, Brendan Greeley, and Marq Claxton join The 11th Hour this Monday.
The Nightcap: 'This might be a bridge too far.' Trump struggles to shift the focus as Epstein fallout engulfs administration, GOP
This Nightcap roundtable discusses Trump’s struggle to shift focus away from Jeffrey Epstein. Then, Trump continues to pressure Powell to lower interest rates following yesterday's tense exchange during at the Fed HQ. Plus, comedians and show creators push back against the administration as the FCC approves Skydance’s merger with Paramount. Joel Payne, Matt K. Lewis, Sami Sage, and Pablo Torre join The 11th Hour this Friday.
Drip, drip: Trump team goes silent as new Epstein stories come out
New reporting breaks on Jeffrey Epstein's ties with Trump as NBC News reports that the White House is choosing silence as their best strategy amid the backlash. Then, top DOJ lawyer Todd Blanche meets with Epstein associate and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, and schedules a second visit with her tomorrow. Plus, Trump gets fact-checked live by Fed Chair Powell during the president's visit to the Fed's headquarters. Peter Baker, Amna Nawaz, Sam Stein, Joyce Vance, Steve Liesman, John Harwood, and Matt Goldstein join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
White House struggles with Trump-Epstein connection as Florida judge denies DOJ request to unseal grand jury transcripts
The Wall Street Journal reports that Attorney General Pam Bondi alerted Trump in May that his name appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Then, a federal judge in Florida denies the Justice Department’s request to release the grand jury transcripts from their investigation into Epstein. Plus, U.S. companies may soon pass losses from Trump's tariffs onto consumers. Matthew Dowd, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Molly Jong-Fast, and Catherine Christian join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.
The Justice Department seeks meeting with former Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell amid outrage
The Justice Department wants a meeting with Epstein’s former associate and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell amid backlash over the so-called ‘Epstein files.’ Then, the President announces new trade deals on social media with few details as GM and Stellantis say their profits have taken a hit from tariffs. Plus, the administration escalates its deportation efforts. Susan Glasser, Dave Weigel, Jeff Mason, David Gura, Ron Insana, Adrian Carrasquillo, and Bill Carter join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.
Trump tries to shift attention away from the Epstein files, as the House grinds to a halt amid backlash
Trump tries to shift attention to the MAGA hits and away from Jeffrey Epstein as House Republicans move to avoid a vote to release all the Epstein files. Then, Texas Republicans focus on the Trump-inspired push to redraw congressional maps to help the GOP gain seats in the House. Plus, the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for a full review of the Fed. Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, David Drucker, Ernie Tedeschi, Justin Wolfers, James Carville, and David J. Goodman join The 11th Hour this Monday.