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The first month of the second Trump administration

2/21/2025
Tonight marks one month of the second Trump administration. The mass layoffs of federal employees continue while Elon Musk defends the actions of DOGE as it slashes government agencies and embraces MAGA priorities. And, the Senate confirms Kash Patel, Trump loyalist, to lead the FBI. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Joyce Vance, Justin Wolfers, Brian Barrett, Eric Lipton, and Michael Steele join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

Duration:00:41:54

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DOGE targets military spending at the Pentagon

2/20/2025
Elon Musk’s DOGE team is zeroing in on the defense department budget. Plus, President Trump continues his attacks on President Zelensky, calling the Ukrainian leader a "dictator". And a judge grills a top DOJ prosecutor about the move to drop Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case. Abby Livington, Joel Payne, John Avlon, Paul Rieckhoff, Katie Honan and McKay Coppins join "The 11th Hour" this Wednesday night.

Duration:00:42:05

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Another top federal prosecutor resigns in protest

2/19/2025
It’s day 30 of the second Trump administration and high-profile DOJ officials continue to resign in protest. Also, the US and Russia begin talks to end the war in Ukraine -- but without Ukraine. Plus, how a new executive order could impact bank regulations. And, why we don't know more about how DOGE is seeking out waste and fraud. Jeff Mason, Carol Leonnig, Ron Insana, Dan Nathan, and Reed Galen join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Duration:00:41:53

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Presidents’ Day protests against Donald Trump and Elon Musk

2/18/2025
This Presidents’ Day, thousands protested Trump & Musk’s government overhaul. Plus, the DOGE team is demanding access to taxpayer data and mass layoffs continue as the White House prepares to fire DHS officials. And, the latest updates on the Delta plane that crashed and overturned on landing at the Toronto Airport. Jacqueline Alemany, Melanie Zanona, Tom Nichols, David Cay Johnston, Zoë Schiffer, Tim Miller, Teddy Schleifer, and Jon Meacham join The 11th Hour this Monday.

Duration:00:42:42

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Turmoil inside the DOJ

2/15/2025
The Justice Department is under fire after it moves to drop the corruption case against NYC mayor Eric Adams. Plus, JD Vance blasts America's European allies while showing support for Germany's biggest far-right party. And, the Trump administration begins mass firings across the federal government. Katie Benner, Molly Jong-Fast, Barbara McQuade, Clint Watts, Nayyera Haq, Conor Lamb, and Susan Del Percio join The 11th Hour this Friday.

Duration:00:43:10

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Federal prosecutors resign after DOJ orders charges against NYC mayor dropped

2/14/2025
One U.S. attorney’s defiance appears to have set off a series of resignations after she refused to comply with a DOJ order to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, the President orders federal agencies to look into reciprocal tariffs. And, why Trump is reaching out to Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Luke Broadwater, Isaac Arnsdorf, Jon Allen, Joyce Vance, Bill Cohan, David Gura, and Charlie Sykes join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

Duration:00:42:40

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Trump's plan to get federal workers to resign can move forward -- for now

2/13/2025
On day 24 of the second Trump administration, a judge lifts the hold on the president's resignation plan for federal employees. Plus, Trump spends over an hour talking with Russian dictator Putin. And inflation surges unexpectedly, pushing up grocery and energy costs. Ahmed Baba, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Allan Smith, and Chris Hayes join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Duration:00:42:59

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Trump gives Elon Musk's DOGE more power

2/12/2025
President Trump expands Elon Musk's power over the federal workforce. Plus, America's largest automaker warns the White House’s trade policies will 'blow a hole' in the industry. And how the GOP leadership continues to shape itself around the President. Jeff Mason, Dave Weigel, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Brooke Masters, Ron Insana, Matthew Dowd, and Anne Applebaum join the 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Duration:00:42:58

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DOJ orders federal prosecutors to dismiss Eric Adams charges

2/11/2025
Day 22 in the second Trump administration and the Justice Dept. has ordered the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York to dismiss all charges against Eric Adams. Plus, the White House seems headed for showdown with federal courts over the effort to overhaul government. Also, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is being dismantled - how that will impact Americans everywhere. And, the lawmaker speaking out against his state's move to pass a school choice bill. He calls school vouchers "welfare for the wealthy". Dan Diamond, David Drucker, Alex Isenstadt, Mark McKinnon, Heather Long, Dan Nathan, Rohit Chopra, and James Talarico join The 11th Hour this Monday.

Duration:00:41:43

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On this week's Nightcap: a judge moves to block Trump’s plan for USAID ; where Musk’s DOGE will show up next and our MVPs

2/8/2025
The Nightcap tackles the latest legal roadblock stopping Trump’s effort to shutdown USAID as well as Musk's push to have DOGE review even more federal agencies, including the Pentagon. Then, a Trump ally and megadonor asks the Supreme Court to revisit the landmark decision of New York Times v. Sullivan - what that could mean for the freedom of the press. And, a look at who is standing up the Trump administration and why. Ron Insana, Steve Bodow, Paul Rieckhoff, and Anthony Fisher join The 11th Hour this Friday.

Duration:00:43:21

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Trump's executive orders face challenges in the courts

2/7/2025
Trump faces roadblocks in the courts as his administration works overtime to overhaul the government. Plus, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends Musk's DOGE team as "highly trained" professionals on the same day that a member of that team faced scandal and resigned. And,Democrats think Musk is now a liability for Trump. Peter Baker, Melanie Zanona, Hayes Brown, Joyce Vance, Justin Wolfers, Nick Timiraos, Michael Steele, and David French join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

Duration:00:42:17

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Executive power grab: from the gutting of USAID to the installation of a MAGA loyalist as AG

2/6/2025
Day 17 of the Trump administration and the President signs more executive orders as fierce ally Pam Bondi takes charge of DOJ. Plus, as USAID is stripped of funding and staff, many fear what the moves will mean for the US. And Elon Musk's DOGE continues to gain access inside more federal agencies. Tom Rogers, Sami Sage, Philip Bump, Brian Barrett. and Ben Rhodes join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Duration:00:42:19

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Trump says U.S. "will take over" Gaza

2/5/2025
Day 16 of the Trump Administration, the President hosted Israeli Prime Minister as he proposed a shocking plan for the Gaza strip. Plus, the latest as Democrats push back on Elon Musk's takeover of parts of the federal government. And FBI agents sue the Department of Justice alleging retribution for their work on January 6th cases. Jeff Mason, Lehigh Ann Caldwell, Susan Glasser, Hagar Chemali, Tim O'Brien, Max Chafkin, Frank Figliuzzi, David Jolly, and Harry Litman join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Duration:00:42:08

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Elon Musk's moves to get control of more federal agencies, and Trump lets him

2/4/2025
Day 15 of the Trump Administration as Elon Musk looks to expand his control and the White House designates him as a "special government employee." Then, why Musk wants to get rid of USAID. Plus, chaos in the FBI as amid rumors of mass firings across the agency. Jacqueline Alemany, Susan Glasser, Sam Stein, Brendan Greeley, Bharat Ramamurti, Dave Aronberg, and Reed Galen join The 11th Hour this Monday.

Duration:00:42:33

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Air ambulance carrying 6 crashes near Philadelphia mall

2/1/2025
At least three homes were struck as well as multiple vehicles in the air ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia. Plus, NBC News reports that the Trump administration has forced out all six of the FBI's most senior executives, and thousands of FBI agents who investigated Jan. 6 attack under review. And, the DOJ fires multiple federal prosecutors who handled criminal investigations of Jan. 6 rioters. Ali Velshi, Greg Feith, Anthony Roman, Ryan Reilly, Molly Jong-Fast, Dan Nathan, Charles Coleman Jr., and John Fugelsang join The 11th Hour Nightcap

Duration:00:42:11

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Black boxes recovered after deadly collision between passenger jet and Army helicopter

1/31/2025
What we're learning about the recovery effort and control tower staffing at the time of the deadly midair collision over the Potomac. Plus, Trump's national security nominees Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel face high-stakes Senate confirmation hearings. And, new reporting on top FBI officials being told to resign or face demotion. Katie Benner, Alan Mack, Ella Atkins, Peter Baker, Jon Allen, and Tim Miller join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

Duration:00:42:59

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Chaos and confusion after Trump's freeze on federal spending

1/29/2025
A federal judge has stayed President Trump's freeze on federal spending. Plus, House Republicans head to the President's Doral resort for their annual retreat. And, Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin RFK Jr. a "predator" in a scathing letter she wrote ahead of his Senate hearing tomorrow. David Drucker, Andrew Desiderio, Jeff Mason, Brian Schwartz, David Jolly, Dr. Kavita Patel, Stuart Stevens, and Sen. Doug Jones join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Duration:00:43:16

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The White House ramps up its immigration crackdowns as Trump signs more orders that look very similar to Project 2025's priorities

1/28/2025
Trump signs more executive orders that mirror policies outlined in Project 2025's playbook. Plus, why Chinese AI startup 'DeepSeek' spooked investors. And, Elon Musk faces backlash after his weekend comments at a rally for Germany's far-right party. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Dave Weigel, Brendan Greeley, Ron Insana, Mark McKinnon, and Brad Meltzer join The 11th Hour this Monday.

Duration:00:41:56

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Pete Hegseth is confirmed to lead the Pentagon by slim margin

1/25/2025
The Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense in a tie-breaking vote. Plus, President Trump says he wants to get rid of FEMA as he visits North Carolina and California. And, the new administration moves to quickly expel legal migrants granted temporary status by the Biden administration. Jon Allen, Mychael Schnell, Akayla Gardner, Amy McGrath, Barbara McQuade, Anthony Coley, and William Taylor joins host Jonathan Capehart on The 11th Hour this Friday.

Duration:00:42:12

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House GOP debates how to pay for Trump's 'very pricey' agenda

1/24/2025
House Republicans reportedly float Medicare cuts and more to cover the cost of Trump's massive agenda. Plus, The many potential crypto opportunities for the Trump family. And, a federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Melanie Zanona, Peter Goodman, Peter Spiegel, Tim O'Brien, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

Duration:00:42:50