The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Guttenberg, Robert Gibbs, Michael Steele, Rachel Bitecofer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's hush money case in New York ask judge for a "narrowly tailored" gag order. Plus, our panel discusses the 2024 GOP race after the South Carolina primary and what Michigan's primary could mean for November. Lastly, the bombshell reporting about the dangers for young girls on social media. Shannon Pettypiece, Luke Broadwater, Charles Coleman, Don Calloway, Reed Galen, Jeff Horwitz, Frances Haugen, and Jennifer Valentino-DeVries join.

The results are in from the Michigan primary. Our panel discusses the lessons that Joe Biden and Donald Trump are taking from tonight, and why Nikki Haley isn't going anywhere. And did today's witness in Georgia give lawyers enough evidence to oust DA Fani Willis? And what a longtime tech journalist learned about the "boy kings" of Silicon Valley and the dangers of AI. Steve Kornacki, Mike Memoli, David Jolly, Max Rose, Mark Leibovich, Dave Aronberg, Rep. Debbie Dingell, and Kara Swisher help break it down.

Historic news from the Supreme Court, as it announces it will take up Donald Trump's case regarding presidential immunity. Meanwhile, the Senate GOP blocked a bill protecting IVF at the federal level following the controversial Alabama Supreme Court ruling. And, Congress once again kicks the can down the road on government funding. Susan Glasser, Glenn Kirschner, Andrew Weissman, Doug Jones, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Charlie Sykes join.

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump visit the southern border as immigration takes center stage in the presidential race. Plus, a preview of a key hearing in the Trump documents trial. Then, uncovering what's behind the effects of inflation on food prices. And former NBA star Rex Chapman tells his story of recovering from addiction. Mike Memoli, Peter Baker, Matthew Dowd, Victoria De Francesco Soto, Joyce Vance, Ron Insana, Jesse Newman, and Rex Chapman join.

Our Nightcap team weighs in on the latest in political headlines, from the Supreme Court's decision to hear Trump's immunity claim to Congress just avoiding another government shutdown. And, what does the school roadmap to success look like? How it does not mean just getting straight A's. Plus our roundtable shares their picks for this week's MVP's. Dan Nathan, John Fugelsang, Basil Smikle, and Danny Cevallos join.

The Supreme Court has decided former president Donald Trump cannot be removed from the ballot in Colorado or in any other state. The case was brought by a group of Colorado voters who challenged Trump's ballot eligibility based on his actions leading up to January 6th and on a clause in the 14th amendment barring former office holders from seeking a new office – if they've engaged in insurrection. Also, the political "lay of the land" ahead of Super Tuesday and where Joe Biden and Donald Trump stand in the 2024 Presidential race. Plus, "No Labels" worries about missing the window for launching a third-party presidential candidate. Mark Joseph Stern, Ankush Khardori, Suzanne Craig, Mckay Coppins, Larry Sabato, Mark Mckinnon, and Larry Hogan help break it all down.

With Nikki Haley out of the Presidential Race, President Biden and Donald Trump are set for a rematch in 2024. Meanwhile, the economy continues to be a key issue for voters even as there is evidence President Biden continues to deliver on his agenda. Plus, a new book investigates extremism and threats to democracy. Tara Palmeri, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Amanda Carpenter, Elizabeth Pancotti, Ron Insana, Juanita Tolliver, Hans Nichols, Bruce Hoffman, and Jacob Ware join to break it all down.

In this week's Nightcap, the roundtable discusses Biden's third State of the Union address, now that the general election is underway and why Republicans think that asking, "Is your life better than it was 4 years ago" is a good campaign slogan. Meanwhile, Stephanie sits down with Savannah Guthrie to discuss her new book about the role of faith in her life. Plus, see who was picked for this week's MVPs. Maya Wiley, Mary Harris, Molly Jong Fast, and Christine Romans join.

As the general election gets underway, Trump sets a dark tone for the next eight months on the campaign trail. Plus, the other Supreme Court case that threatens to upend Jack Smith's prosecution of Donald Trump. And, four years after Covid-19 shut down the world, a new book asks if we've already forgotten the lessons of 2020. Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Matthew Dowd, Ty Cobb, Jen Palmieri, David Jolly, and Eric Klinenberg join.

Welcome to the general election. NBC News projects Donald Trump and Joe Biden will be the nominees. Our panel dives in on what this long election will look like. Plus, Special Counsel Robert Hur testifies on his investigation of Joe Biden and classified documents. And what is next for TikTok as Congress considers a crackdown. Steve Kornacki, Mike Memoli, Katie Benner, Glenn Kirschner, Reed Galen, Robert Gibbs, Jeanna Smialek, Justin Wolfers, and Alex Stamos help break it down.

A Georgia judge threw out three counts in the election interference case against Donald Trump. Meanwhile, after mass layoffs at the Republican National Committee, the group has hired some new "election integrity" lawyers. And, a look at the truth about crime rates in America (hint: we are not in a crime wave). Three big city police chiefs from share their insights. Barbara McQuade, McKay Coppins, Jon Allen, Stuart Stevens, Ron Filipkowski, Pamela Smith, Brian O'Hara, James White, and Josh Tyrangiel join.

A Florida federal judge denied Donald Trump's request to dismiss his classified document case. But he'll likely get a delay in his New York hush money trial date. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer makes a fiery speech calling for new leadership in Israel. And Stephanie sits down with actor Laurence Fishburne. Joyce Vance, Peter Baker, Eugene Scott, Lara Seligman, Susan Del Percio, and Donna Edwards join.

Fulton Couty DA Fani Willis will be allowed to continue prosecuting her case against Donald Trump and his co-defendants. Where that case goes now. Plus a special nightcap roundtable featuring student journalists from across the country. Theo Baker, Caitlyn Yaede, Natalia Wilson, Tommy Barone, Luke Broadwater, Harry Litman, Yamiche Alcindor join.

Former President Donald Trump's lawyers tell a New York appeals court he's unable to find a company to underwrite his bond for the judgment against him in his civil fraud case. Trump's attorneys said he has approached 30 underwriters to back the bond, all of them rejected him. Then, new fears about the threat from the Big Lie and how it could affect elections in Arizona, where election deniers are working over time to push lies and conspiracies. Plus, which candidate is raking in the big bucks in the 2024 race for the White House. Carol Leonnig, Mark Mckinnon, Jim Sciutto, Charles Coleman, Nikki Fried, Tyler Pager, Brian Tyler Cohen, and Stephen Richer join.

Donald Trump faces backlash after comments about Jewish Americans. In an interview with Sebastian Gorka Trump stated that "They hate everything about Israel, and they should be ashamed of themselves." Plus, Trump asks the Supreme Court for "absolute immunity" from election interference charges. The former president claimed that if the high court rejects his claim, it would "incapacitate every future president." Also -- behind the Biden-Harris campaign's new push to win over Latino voters. Jonathan Capeheart, Brendan Buck, Mark Murray, Symone Sanders, Glenn Kirschner, Kristy Greenberg, David Jolly, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Michael McFaul break it down.

Donald Trump's dealine to secure cash for a massive bond in his civil fraud case quickly approaches, with the potentail to seize some of his biggest assets. Plus, a controversial immigration law is now back on hold in Texas, as the legal whiplash continues. And another spotlight conversation, this time on the future of the workplace post covid. Barb McQuade, Molly Jong Fast, Tim O'Brien, Julian Castro, Juanita Tolliver, Tim Miller, Arthur Brooks, and Nicholas Bloom join.

Our panel weighs Donald Trump's options as he faces a Monday deadline to post a $464 million bond. According to New York Attorney General Letitia James, the court could freeze Trump's bank accounts, begin collecting rent from his tenants, subpoena personal financial information and more. Plus, inside Trump's struggle to fund his campaign and his efforts to have donors to pay his legal bills. Also, the U.S. begins evacuating American citizens from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Joyce Vance, David Cay Johnston, Brian Schwartz, Carlos Curbelo, Jennifer Palmieri, Mike Memoli, and Jacqueline Charles join.

House Republicans are on the verge of more chaos as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files a motion to oust Rep. Mike Johson from his post as Speaker of the House. Plus, a deadly attack is unleashed at a concert hall in Moscow. And Trump's Truth Social gets the greenlight to go public. Sahil Kapur, Jon Allen, Susan Glasser, Mark Leibovich, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Charlie Dent, Conor Lamb, Clint Watts

A New York appeals court reduced former President Trump's bond in a civil fraud case to $175 million, giving him ten days to come up with the money. That ruling came on the same day a judge set April 15 as the start of hush money trial. Also, we look at what's behind the Republican fury toward House Speaker Mike Johnson. Then, the latest on the Moscow concert hall attack and Russia's efforts to link it to Ukraine. Susanne Craig, Brian Schwartz, Dave Aronberg, Jon Sale, Stuart Stevens, Yamiche Alcindor, and William Taylor break it down.

A majority of the Supreme Court seemed less than favorable toward a bid to sharply limit access to mifepristone, a key medication in more than 60 percent of U.S. abortions. As they weighed the FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine case, the justices questioned whether anti-abortion doctors have sufficient legal grounds — or standing — to bring the lawsuit. Plus, Donald Trump's media company, Truth Social, soars on its first day of trading on Nasdaq. And the impact of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse after a cargo ship collision. Josh Gerstein, Tara Palmeri, Dr. Kavita Patel, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Reed Galen, Ron Filipkowski, and George Solis join.

The New York Times reports that Trump has spent more than $100 million on legal fees since 2021, averaging about $90,000 a day. Also, conspiracy theories are running rampant about the ship collision that took down Baltimore's Key bridge. Plus, ex-crypto king Sam Bankman- Fried could be sentenced to decades in prison after being convicted of fraud and conspiracy. Charles Coleman Jr, McKay Coppins, Clint Watts, Hans Nichols, Amanda Carpenter, and Zeke Faux join.

Today Donald Trump's attorney asked a GA judge to dismiss charges of election interference. He argued the indictment was based on Trump's statements about the 2020 election that are protected under the First Amendment. Then in New York, Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton joined President Joe Biden for a record-breaking fundraiser. Plus, one-time crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing billions from his customers. Ayman Mohyeldin, Hugo Lowell, Molly Jong-Fast, Joyce Vance, Donna Edwards, David Jolly and Reid Hoffman join.

Trump posted the reduced $175 Million bond in the civil fraud appeal, while Judge Juan Merchan expanded Trump' partial gag order in the New York hush money case to protect family members of people involved with the court, including the judge's own family. Meanwhile, Donald Trump 's social media company reported losses of more then $58 million, leading to Trump Media stock to fall more than 21%. Plus, the "Church of Trump," how the former president is using Christianity in his campaign. Kristy Greenberg, George Conway, Akayla Gardner, Dan Nathan, Matthew Goldstein, Michael Bender, Stuart Stevens, and Don Winslow break it down.

Donald Trump sues co-founders of his company, Truth Social, alleging they mismanaged the company. In a Florida state court, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. argued that executives Wes Moss and Andy Litinsky made a series of mistakes that resulted in a delay in the company's going public and urged a judge to strip them of their shares. Then, our panel discusses how the new Florida 6-week abortion ban could impact the 2024 election – even if subject to change by voters in November. And the latest on the Israeli Airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers. Susan Glasser, Larry Sabato, Charlie Sykes, Harry Litman, Maria Teresa Kumar, Michael Steele, and Janti Soeripto join.

Jack Smith takes action to protect the documents case. Plus, new revelations come to light about who saved Trump's Truth Social when it needed a cash to stay afloat. And the ladies of March Madness: the frenzy over the final four. Lisa Rubin, Catherine Christina, Mark Leibovich, Hugo Lowell, Vaugh Hillyard, Juanita Tolliver, Mark Mckinnon, Jemele Hill, and LaChina Robinson joins.

Donald Trump suffered two setbacks as judges rejected his bids to dismiss criminal charges in the Georgia election interference case and the classified documents case. In Florida, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon rejected Trump's argument that he could retain classified documents based on the Presidential Records Act. In Georgia, Judge Scott McAfee rejected Trump's argument that the attempts to overturn the 2020 election were protected under the First Amendment. Plus, "No Labels" abandons its plans to field a third-party candidate in the 2024 Presidential Election. The group had been pursuing a "unity ticket," featuring centrist candidates who could serve as alternatives to voters unsatisfied with Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Then, excitement is growing for Monday's solar eclipse – the first in six years. Joyce Vance, Molly Jong-Fast, Peter Baker, Jen Palmieri, Tim Miller, Jim Sciutto, and Sean Wilentz join.

Our Nightcap crew discusses the latest political headlines, Beyonce and MVPs of the week. Plus: how cancel culture could impact the future of comedy. Ali Vitali, Amanda Litman, Ali Velshi, and Roy Wood Jr. joins.

Special counsel Jack Smith fires back at Donald Trump's claim that he holds absolute immunity from criminal prosecution. Then, Trump announces his latest stance on abortion, saying it should be up to states. Why those comments are getting bipartisan backlash. Plus, how an epic NCAA tournament could reshape women's sports. Charles Coleman, Katie Benner, Jon Allen, Dan Pfeiffer, Tara Setmayer, & Nancy Lieberman join.

The Arizona Supreme Court brings back a near-total abortion law. Then, is corporate America in denial about a second Donald Trump term? Our panel looks at Trump's goal of a populist second term, and what it would actually mean for big business. And we discuss why we should be paying more attention to Jared Kushner's post-White House chapter. Symone Sanders-Townsend, Reed Galen, Ali Vitali, Rick Newman & Rachel Kleinfeld, Tim O'Brien, and David Frum break it down.

Donald Trump says Arizona's abortion ban went too far after saying the issue should be left to the states. This comes as the former President once again tries to delay his hush money trial just days before jury selection. Plus, a look at an unexpectedly hot inflation report and what it means for the Biden administration. Ashley Parker, Eugene Daniels, Miles Taylor, Ankush Khardori, Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Tim Miller, Ron Insana join to break it all down.

We are just days away from Donald Trump's first criminal trial on the hush money case and our panel breaks down what to know. Then, the Tennessee Senate approves a bill allowing public school teachers and staff to carry concealed guns on school grounds. And a veteran strategist explains why Democrats should stop worrying about November. Peter Baker, Michael Steele, Joyce Vance, Justin Jones, Rachel Wegner, Simon Rosenberg, and Hanif Abdurraquib join.

Before going on trial Monday, Donald Trump hosted embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson at Mar-a-Lago. Was that meeting enough to save Johnson from far-right threats to take his job away? Plus, our spotlight conversation on Christian nationalism, what it is, and how it could reshape America if Trump wins. And we look at the scandal involving the former interpreter to a baseball superstar. Molly Jong-Fast, Catherine Christian, Ken Rosenthal, Anthea Butler, Pete Wehner, and Katherine Stewart join.

Former President Donald Trump was in a New York courtroom for the first day of his hush money trial. He's the first ex-President to face criminal prosecution. Our panel breaks down the case. Then, Ohio's Senate Sherrod Brown discusses his re-election campaign and the Democrats fight to hold the Senate majority. Also, Israel vows to strike back after Iran's missile attacks. Kristy Greenberg, Joyce Vance, Hugo Lowell, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Sen. Sherrod Brown, Jeremey Bash, Yaakov Katz, Matthew Dowd, and Ron Filipkowski join.

Seven jurors have been chosen for the former president's New York criminal trial. Trump's defense asked the judge to excuse several jurors for cause, pointing to social media posts and arguing that those jurors were unfairly biased against the former president. Then, the outrage over top WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark's $333,000 salary. In contrast, last year's No. 1 NBA draft pick received a $55 million four-year contract. Plus, a special conversation with Pulitzer-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Susan Glasser, Mark Joseph Stern, Harry Litman, Hans Nichols, Amanda Carpenter, Jemele Hill, Stephanie Gosk, Doris Kearns Goodwin

NY Prosecutors reveal their plan to cross-examine Trump if he testifies, as the former President complains about the jury selection process. Plus, Arizona Republicans have once again blocked a repeal of the 1864 law that bans nearly all abortions.Then, a deep dive into "Project 2025" -- also known as Donald Trump's playbook for a second term. Yamiche Alcindor, McKay Coppins, Barbara McQuade, Gov. Katie Hobbs, Tim Miller, Chuck Rocha, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and Ahmed Baba join.

Our Nightcap tackles the latest in Trump's NY criminal trial ahead of opening statements on Monday. Plus, diving into Project 2025 - what Trump's plans for a second term will mean for America. And our roundtable gives us the MVPs of the week. Alex Witt, Donna Shalala, Brian Stelter, and Judy Gold join.

Opening statements got underway today in Donald Trump's first criminal trial. Also, as the Senate takes up the long awaited aid package for Ukraine, Speaker Johnson comes under attack from far-right House members. Plus, a keynote conversation with a Nobel Prize winning journalist about the U.S. election and threats to democracy across the globe. Hugo Lowell, Neal Katyal, David Fahrenthold, Stuart Stevens, Juanita Tolliver, Debbie Lee James, Ray Mabus, Louis Caldera, and Maria Ressa join.

The jury in Donald Trump's learns more about the 'catch and kill' scheme designed to help the former president's 2016 campaign. Plus, Ukraine funding advanced in the Senate, on top of a bill to ban Tik Tok clears a key hurdle. Then, a keynote conversation with the WNBA Commissioner on what's next for the league and the star power unleashed at this year's March Madness. Charles Coleman Jr., Molly Jong Fast, George Conway, Susan Glasser, Hans Nichols, Christina Greer, and Cathy Engelbert join.

An Arizona indictment names Donald Trump as an "unindicted co-conspirator" and charges 11 "fake electors" plus several Trump aides with trying to "deny the will of the voters" in the 2020 election. Plus, the former President returns to a Manhattan courtroom Thursday as his lawyers argue his presidential immunity case before the Supreme Court. And the justices weigh a case that pits Idaho's abortion ban against federal rules for emergency care. Harry Litman, Glenn Kirschner, Mark Leibovish, Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, Max Rose and Reed Galen join.

The first week of testimony in Donald Trump's NY criminal trial ends with his former personal assistant and Michael Cohen's banker taking the witness stand. Plus, as campus protests continue over the war in Gaza, how Biden's response could affect his standing with young voters. Also: how Amazon went from bookseller to e-commerce giant. Jon Allen, Jon Mecham, David Jolly, Dana Mattioli, Ankush Khadori, Eugene Scott, John Della Volpe join.

The second week of witness testimony in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial begins tomorrow and the jury will hear from Michael Cohen's ex-banker. Plus, Elon Musk's surprise visit to Beijing means a major victory for Tesla's driver assistance technology. And, another look inside Project 2025, the far-right playbook for a second Trump administration. Carol Leoning, Kristy Greenberg, Hugo Lowell, Tim Miller, Brian Tyler Cohen, Ron Insana, and Isaac Arnsdorf join.

The New York Police Department arrested protestors at Columbia University who barricaded themselves inside Hamilton Hall. Plus this is the second week of Donald Trump's New York's criminal trial as the jury continues to hear testimony. And, we breakdown the former president's interview with TIME Magazine on just exactly what his second term would look like. Antonia Hylton, Jim Cavanaugh, Carmen Best, Cedric Alexnader, George Conway, Susan Glasser, Neal Katyal,Catherine Christian,and Sam Jacobs join.

Tomorrow Donald Trump heads back to court where his criminal trial continues as well as another hearing for alleged gag order violations. Plus, how college campuses across America are dealing with escalating protests over the Israel-Hamas war. And, chaos in Congress as the far right moves to oust Speaker Johnson while Democrats vow to block their efforts. Joyce Vance, Mike Memoli, Molly Jong-Fast, Irie Sentner, Joe Perticone, Mark McKinnon, and Frank Bruni join.

In week two of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, his lawyers went on attack mode as they went after Keith Davidson, the lawyer who negotiated hush money for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. Also, President Biden gave a surprise speech today commenting on the unrest within college campuses. And, a special keynote interview with Robert De Niro on the danger Trump brings to democracy. Peter Baker, Tim O'Brien, Dave Aronberg, retired Judge Ladoris Cordell, Stuart Stevens, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Ron Insana, Lauren Hirsch join.

As Donald Trump heads back into the courtroom for his New York criminal trial, Judge Merchan threatens him with jail time amid the continued gag order violations. Plus, a ceasefire deal is still out of reach with Hamas and Israel, as Israel moves toward an invasion of Rafah. And we hear from a veteran journalist on the challenges newsrooms are facing covering such an unprecedented news cycle. Charles Coleman, Hugo Lowell, McKay Coppins, Yaakov Katz, Jeremy Bash, Sam Stein, Michael Steele, and Ben Smith join.

Stormy Daniels took the stand telling her story in Trump's criminal trial, as the former president stood 10 feet away. Plus, President Biden delivered a speech condemning antisemitism amid U.S. protests over Israel's attacks on Gaza. And, breaking down how DC lobbyists are getting even more creative with how they influence the nation's capital. Katie Phang, Barbara McQuade, Susan Glasser, Ben Rhodes, Hans Nichols, Amanda Carpenter, Brody Mullins, and Luke Mullins join.