The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

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An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow's conversation.

The Nightcap: 'Incompetence': Trump threatens American economy with tariff letters
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Last Saturday at 4:18 AM

This Nightcap roundtable discusses Trump’s chaotic trade policy as he posts letters with new tariff rates on social media. Then, Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino considers resigning after a confrontation over the 'Epstein files'. Ali Vitali, Fmr. Senator Doug Jones, and Mike Murphy join The 11th Hour this Friday. 


Pence hits Trump with a tariff reality check as trade war escalates yet again
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Last Friday at 5:32 AM

Trump threatens 35 percent tariff on Canada, as the administration fails to announce any new trade deals. Then, Trump approves the delivery of more weapons to Ukraine starting tomorrow, as Russia launches a new attack on Kyiv today. Plus, young Democratic officials launch an initiative to reshape the party’s image and recruit fresh faces. Peter Baker, Daniella Diaz, Nayyera Haq, John Harwood, Rohit Chopra, Mallory McMorrow, John Della Volpe, and Aaron Reichlin-Melnick join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 


'The hammer he has': Trump uses tariff threat on Brazil to help his buddy
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Last Thursday at 4:25 AM

Trump sets off a new wave of tariff threats against more countries, major and minor U.S. trade partners alike. Then, the administration opens a criminal investigation into former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan. Plus, new concerns over whether federal agencies can effectively handle disasters despite significant budget cuts. Allan Smith, Dan Nathan, and Isaac Arnsdorf join The 11th Hour this Wednesday. 


Wall Street ignores Trump’s latest tariff deadlines as he ramps up trade war
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Last Wednesday at 5:45 AM

More than 160 people are still unaccounted for after deadly flash flooding in Texas and there are now new questions about warning systems in the area. Then, Trump says there will be ‘no extensions’ on his new August 1st tariff deadline. Plus, the President announces that the U.S. will send more weapons to Ukraine -- reversing a recent decision to pause military aid. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Jon Allen, Brooke Masters, Ron Insana, Eleanor Klibanoff, and Reed Galen join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 


Rescue efforts continue following deadly flash flooding in Central Texas
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Last Tuesday at 5:55 AM

The race to search for survivors following deadly flash flooding in Central Texas. Then, President Trump threatens new tariff rates, some of which target key American allies like Japan and South Korea. Plus, the Trump-Musk feud ramps up again after Elon Musk announces plan to launch his own political party. Susan Glasser, Akayla Gardner, Justin Wolfers, Max Chafkin, Mark McKinnon, Louis Amestoy, and Melinda & Melvin Harris join The 11th Hour this Monday.


House passes Trump’s massive tax bill, sending it to Trump’s desk to be signed
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07/04/2025

House passes Trump’s massive tax bill and both parties are pushing to shape public opinion. Then, the jobs report shows that U.S. job growth exceeded expectations this month. Plus, presidential historian Jon Meacham weighs in on where the country is heading on its 249th birthday. Peter Baker, Sam Stein, Basil Smikle, Ron Insana, Max Chafkin, Jon Meacham, and Emma Goldberg join The 11th Hour this Thursday. 


Republicans push to pass Trump spending bill in House after Senate passage
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07/03/2025

Republicans pressure GOP holdouts to back Trump's spending bill in House vote tonight. Then, Paramount agrees to pay $16 million to settle Trump’s lawsuit over ‘60 Minutes’ Kamala Harris interview. Melanie Zanona, Jon Allen, Michael Steele, and Brendan Greeley join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.  

 


Senate Republicans narrowly pass Trump spending bill despite concerns it would put U.S. on “more perilous” fiscal path
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07/02/2025

JD Vance casts tie-breaking vote as Senate narrowly passes Trump’s massive spending bill. Then, from healthcare cuts to potentially higher interest rates: what Trump’s spending bill could mean for you. Plus, the jury continues deliberating after reaching partial verdict on four out of five counts in Sean Combs trial. Jeff Mason, Amna Nawaz, Dave Weigel, Natasha Sarin, David Gura, Matthew Dowd, and Charles Coleman Jr. join The 11th Hour this Tuesday. 


$3.3 trillion deficit buster: White House pushes for passage of Trump’s spending bill, as its price tag causes sticker shock
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07/01/2025

Changes to Trump’s massive spending bill in the Senate raise red flags in the House as Republicans rush to meet July 4th deadline. Then, CBO analysis finds that Trump’s spending bill will increase U.S. deficits by $3.3 trillion and cut healthcare for millions. Plus, Senate Republican Thom Tillis announces he won’t be seeking re-election, shortly after Trump’s attacks. Melanie Zanona, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Justin Wolfers, Brooke Masters, Scott Bok and Reed Galen join The 11th Hour this Monday.


The Nightcap: 'A Travesty for the Rule of Law' – Trump sees major victory in Supreme Court ruling today
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06/28/2025

This Nightcap roundtable discusses Trump’s major victory as Supreme Court decides to limit the ability of judges to block his order restricting birthright citizenship nationwide. Then, both chambers of Congress receive classified briefings on the U.S. strikes on Iran. Plus, Trump ends trade talks with Canada, saying a new tariff will be announced next week. Joyce Vance, Heidi Heitikamp, Jon Ralston and Art Cullen join The 11th Hour this Friday. 


Congress certifies Trump's 2024 election victory just 4 years after the Jan. 6th Insurrection
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01/07/2025

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


Listen to “Kamala: Next in Line”
10/09/2024

Election Day is around the corner and Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first woman, first Black woman, and first South-Asian to sit in the Oval Office. In light of this moment, we’re resharing our 2020 series “Kamala: Next in Line,” from MSNBC and Wondery. Hosted by Joy Reid, "Next In Line" is an intimate and immersive look into what drives Harris, what her critics say about her, and how she arrived at this historic moment.

This is a special program for our MSNBC Premium subscribers. Listen to an excerpt from the first episode here. And to dow...


Bonus Episode: Edward Snowden's full interview on Trump, privacy, democracy & more
09/17/2019

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.