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Vice President Kamala Harris has had record fundraising and is now just one point behind Trump among likely voters. Plus, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman joins to discuss his endorsement of Harris. Plus, some Republicans are asking if Trump needs a new running mate. Peter Baker, Yamiche Alcindor, Jasmine Wright, Reid Hoffman, Simon Rosenberg, Matthew Dowd, and Anne Applebaum join The 11th Hour.

President Joe Biden took to the Oval Office on Wednesday, addressing his decision to leave the 2024 presidential race and "finish the job." Plus, the DNC lays out the process for officially nominating their candidate. And why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress. Mike Memoli, Susan Glasser, Jelani Cobb, Jaime Harrison, and Gov. Tim Walz join The 11th Hour.

The Kamala Harris Campaign kicks off as the vice president visits battleground Wisconsin, fresh off endorsements from two key Democrats. Plus, the chances of a Trump-Harris debate actually happening, and the latest on veepstakes. Carol Leoning, Yamiche Alcindor, Hans Nichols, Steve Israel, Gov. Jared Polis, Stuart Stevens, Juanita Tolliver, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld join the 11th Hour.

The Harris campaign is quickly taking shape, with help from additional Democratic endorsements and a record-breaking surge in campaign funds. We look at Harris’ message and the Trump-Vance campaign response. Jeff Mason, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Jennifer Palmieri, Wes Moore, Tim Ryan, Mark McKinnon, Basil Smikle, and Jon Meacham join.

Republicans formally nominated Donald Trump and JD Vance at the RNC this week. But for all the talk of “unity,” the speeches echoed many of the dark themes of Trump’s first term. Meanwhile, Biden faced growing calls to drop out as he spent the week recovering from COVID. Charlie Sykes, Heidi Heitkamp, Peter Baker, and Mychael Schnell join to discuss.

President Joe Biden continues to defy calls to end his candidacy, doubling down at his first news conference since the presidential debate in late June. Our Nightcap roundtable discusses the state of his campaign and former President Donald Trump's attempts to distance himself from Project 2025 while meeting with a foreign authoritarian leader at Mar-A-Lago. Plus, the potential impact of a recent attack on teachers orchestrated entirely via TikTok - and of course, everyone gives their MVPs of the week. Hayes Brown, Joyce Vance, Claire Mccaskill, and Jemele Hill join.

President Biden hosted his first press conference since the debate against former President Trump and made it clear he will not exit the 2024 presidential race. Meanwhile, Trump continues his attempts to distance himself from Project 2025 as he meets with Hungary's authoritarian leader, Viktor Orban. Plus, a positive sign for the U.S. economy, as wages begin to surpass inflation. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Jon Allen, Jeff Mason, Stuart Stevens, Ryan Teague Beckwith, Jennifer Palmieri, Dan Nathan, and Ron Insana join The 11th Hour.

President Biden prepares for a 'critical' press conference amid new calls for him to drop out of the race for the White House. Also, VP Harris is ramping up attacks on Donald Trump and taking direct aim at Project 2025. Plus, NATO partners are now trying to "Trump-proof" the alliance against a possible second Trump presidency. Tyler Pager, Eugene Daniels, Mychael Schnell, Amna Nawaz, Reed Galen, Donna Edwards, and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson join.

It's a high-stakes week for Joe Biden as he fights to keep his campaign alive. He hosted NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington amid concerns about his run for the White House. Meanwhile, the Republican National Convention is less than one week away and Donald Trump has yet to announce his VP pick. Also, Trump is reportedly planning to try to block hearings for his federal elections case until after the November vote. Hans Nichols, Molly Jong-Fast, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Hugo Lowell, Andrew Weissmann, Matthew Dowd, and Daniel Squadron join.

Joe Biden is pushing back against calls to drop out of the presidential race, trying to reassure Capitol Hill Democrats and campaign donors that he's in it to win it. Also, Donald Trump takes to social media to deny any knowledge of or involvement in Project 2025, saying he even disagrees with some of the content. Plus, French voters reject a far-right takeover -- could the same thing happen here in November? Susan Glasser, Mike Memoli, Dave Weigel, Ahmed Baba, Mark McKinnon, and Chuck Rocha join The 11th Hour.

President Biden hosted Dem governors and spoke with congressional leaders Wednesday, assuring them that he was not leaving the race. Plus, the Supreme Court's recent ruling on immunity has thrown a wrench in Jack Smith's case against Trump; what could be next. Peter Baker, Eugene Daniels, Donna Edwards, Marcus Childress, Joyce Vance, Melissa Murray, and Michael Beschloss join.

Tonight, Stormy Daniels - the woman at the center of Donald Trump's hush money trial - gave her first interview since his guilty verdict. And, following the Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision on Monday, the judge has delayed his sentencing until mid-September. Plus, Joe Biden comments on his performance at the recent debate. McKay Coppins, Lisa Rubin, Hans Nichols, Tim O'Brien, Jennifer Palmieri, Michael Steele, Bill Cohan, and Josh Brown join The 11th Hour.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that former presidents have significant immunity from prosecution. The 11th Hour dives into how the decision might impact Donald Trump's election interference case. Also, what might come next for Joe Biden's presidential campaign following his performance at the first presidential debate. Harry Litman, Susan Glasser, Andrew Weissman, Jon Allen, David Plouffe, Stuart Stevens, and David Tatel join.

It's been a big week, with Joe Biden and Donald Trump facing off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. Plus, there were some significant Supreme Court rulings -- including one involving January 6th charges. The 11th Hour Nightcap crew looks at how these developments will affect the nation. Plus, why there's so much attention on women's basketball and everyone gives their MVPs of the week. Sarah Cooper, Tim Miller, Molly Jong-Fast, and Charles Coleman Jr. join.

A Supreme Court document related to a high-stakes abortion case was accidentally released online one day ahead of the first debate. What this means for the high court, plus how Joe Biden and Donald Trump are preparing to tackle abortion access and other issues during their debate. Also, former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger publicly endorses Biden, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore talks immigration and the race for the White House. George Conway, Eddie Glaude, Carol Leonnig, Wes Moore, Mark Joseph Stern, Mike Madrid, and Charlie Dent join.

In less than two days, Joe Biden and Donald Trump will face off at their first debate of the 2024 campaign - and Trump is ramping up on the disparaging comments. Meanwhile, over a dozen Nobel Prize-winning economists warn against Trump's economic proposals, predicting an inflation bomb if he returns to the White House. Plus, why West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin left the Democratic party and how he plans to vote in November. Hans Nichols, Peter Baker, Harry Litman, Joe Manchin, Stuart Stevens, Maria Teresa Kumar, Steve Rattner, and Andrew Ross Sorkin join.

Joe Biden sharpens his message on abortion rights ahead of the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. The Biden team released a campaign ad taking aim at Donald Trump for his role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Also, the government and Trump's lawyers face off at a hearing on a proposed gag order in the classified documents case. Plus, Special Olympics chair Tim Shriver on how his "Dignity Index" can help us all find common ground. Barbara McQuade, Jon Allen, Josh Gerstein, Neal Katyal, Mark McKinnon, Heidi Heitkamp, and Tim Shriver join.

With less than one week to go until the presidential candidates' first debate, our Nightcap roundtable looks at where the campaigns stand right now. Plus, the real impact of Louisiana's law about the Ten Commandments in schools. And - everyone gives their MVPs of the week. Mary Carillo, Susan Page, James Carville, and Eddie Glaude join.

Democrats are pushing to address an 1873 law they say could be used to create a national abortion ban if Trump wins. Plus, new details on the first presidential debate. And new reporting on what colleagues told the judge overseeing the Mar-a-Lago documents case. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Juanita Tolliver, Tara Setmayer, Amanda Carpenter, Joyce Vance, David Gura, and Peter Spiegel join.

On this Juneteenth, the Biden-Harris campaign is out with a new ad focusing on African-American contributions to the nation, as Trump's team releases a five-line statement starting with "All Slaves are Free!" Then, a new warning about what far-right wants to see in a future America. Also, the White House responds to Netanyahu's accusation that the U.S. is "withholding weapons" from Israel amid its war with Hamas. Vaughn Hillyard, Molly Jong-Fast, Symone Sanders Townsend, Tim Miller, Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Heather Cox Richardson, and Michael Allen join.