Episodes
'Any junior officer would be fired': Intel Chiefs under fire for Signal chat
3/26/2025
President Trump’s top intel officials questioned before Congress after attack plans were accidentally shared with a journalist in a Signal group chat. Plus, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz tries to explain what happened. And, consumer sentiment hits a 4-year low as the President's ’ tariff “liberation day” approaches. Nayyera Haq, Luke Broadwater, Annie Karni, David Jolly, Conor Lamb, and Max Chafkin join as Ayman Mohyeldin hosts The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.
Duration:00:42:47
"It's like Veep came back to life": Top Trump administration officials mistakenly include journalist to text chain in shocking security breach
3/25/2025
Questions grow surrounding a shocking security breach after Trump administration officials mistakenly include a journalist to a text chain about secret U.S. military strikes in Yemen. Plus, a judicial clash over the President's deportation flights and use of the Alien Enemies Act. And, the US and Russia begin talks on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine while the Kremlin orders more drone strikes. Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Barbara McQuade, Eric Swalwell, William Taylor, Joel Payne, and Charlie Sykes join as Charles Coleman Jr. hosts The 11th Hour this Monday.
Duration:00:42:33
#Nightcap: Elon Musk heads to the Pentagon
3/22/2025
On day 61 of the second Trump administration, our Nightcap roundtable discusses Elon Musk’s briefing at the Pentagon. Then, the court battle over Trump’s deportations continues as Trump ramps up attacks on the judiciary. Plus, the acting head of the Social Security Administration reportedly backs off a threat to close the agency after push back from a federal judge and the White House. And, find out who made tonight’s list of MVPs. John Hope Bryant, Jon Allen, Max Rose, and Judy Gold join The 11th Hour this Friday night.
Duration:00:43:00
'Absurd': Trump targets Education Department
3/21/2025
Trump moves to dismantle the Department of Education - what it means for schools across the country. Plus, the latest on Trump's legal showdowns as one judge calls out the DOJ. And, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasco-Cortez hit the road with their own message for the left. Peter Baker, Joyce Vance, Brendan Greeley, Ron Insana, Tim Miller, and Heather Cox Richardson join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Duration:00:42:55
'Running against the legal system': Trump targets judges over immigration
3/20/2025
The Trump administration challenges a federal judge's request for more information on deportations. Plus, the Fed raises concerns of higher economic uncertainty and a slowing economy. And, a look from the inside of Trump's return to power and what to expect next. Tara Palmeri, Alex Isenstadt, Mark McKinnon join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.
Duration:00:43:20
'The damage has already been done': The White House continues to clash with the courts
3/19/2025
A judge says DOGE's gutting of USAID was likely unconstitutional and must be undone, while Chief Justice John Roberts pushes back against Trump's attack on a different judge. Plus, what we know about the limited ceasefire after Putin's phone call with Trump. And, Trump fires the only two Democrats on the FTC. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Reed Galen, John Harwood, Rohit Chopra, Martin O'Malley, and Michael McFaul join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.
Duration:00:43:21
'Is there still an intact legal system?': Deportation showdown reveals big questions about America
3/18/2025
A federal judge confronted an attorney from the DOJ for refusing to answer his questions about the Trump administration's deportations as questions swirl around whether the administration openly defied the court. Plus, we ask Stuart Stevens if there are any checks left on the President as the White House continues to brush aside court orders. And, a new NBC poll shows voters are unhappy with Trump's handling of the economy. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Charles Coleman, David Gura, Anthony Scaramucci, Stuart Stevens, Ezra Klein, and Derek Thompson join The 11th Hour this Monday.
Duration:00:42:42
The Nightcap: Republican funding bill passes, averting a government shutdown
3/15/2025
Day 54 of Trump's second term and #Nightcap looks back at the week starting with the controversial Republican funding bill that passed earlier today with the help of enough Senate Democrats to avoid a government shutdown. Then, Wall Street's rough ride in the wake of Trump's tariffs. And, yet another Republican Congressman was booed at a town hall, while Democrats plan to hold their own town halls in red districts across the nation. Plus, find out who made this week’s list of MVPs. David Enrich, Pablo Torre, Eddie Glaude, and Ron Insana join The 11th Hour this Friday.
Duration:00:42:51
Day 53: Trump’s economic policies continue to rock Wall Street
3/14/2025
Trump’s economic agenda is causing even more chaos on Wall Street as the S&P moves into correction territory and tariff threats increase. Plus, Senator Chuck Schumer backs a funding bill that would avoid a government shutdown, leaving a lot of Democrats unhappy. Then, judges order thousands of federal workers fired by Trump to be reinstated. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Jon Allen, Bill Cohan, Dan Nathan, Mo Brooks, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Duration:00:42:49
The Nightcap: More retaliations in Trump’s trade wars
3/13/2025
Canada announces a 25 percent tariff on billions of dollars’ worth of American products. Plus, Elon Musk has his sights set on social security while Chuck Schumer says Democrats will reject a GOP funding bill ahead of the Friday shutdown deadline. Catherine Rampell, Evan McMorris-Santoro, and Kara Swisher join the 11th Hour for our Nightcap roundtable.
Duration:00:42:42
Growing fears about Trump's trade war, economic agenda
3/12/2025
Trump's tariffs sink markets for another day, while he promotes Tesla vehicles on the White House lawn. Plus, how will Moscow respond to Ukraine's acceptance of Trump's 30-day ceasefire plan? Also an exclusive interview with PA Senator John Fetterman. He explains how his approach to Donald Trump is different from his fellow Democrats. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Michael McFaul, Brian Schwartz, Bharat Ramamurti, John Fetterman, and Charlie Dent join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.
Duration:00:42:34
Stocks sink as Trump's trade war intensifies
3/11/2025
Stocks start the week with heavy losses as Trump’s trade war heats up and he refuses to rule out a recession. Plus, Mike Johnson scrambles to avoid a government shutdown with just days to go before this Friday night’s deadline. Then, Democrats face the challenge of fighting Trump's agenda while Steve Bannon and Elon Musk battle for the soul of MAGA. Susan Glasser, Dave Weigel, David Drucker, Jeff Stein, Chris Lu, James Carville, and Mark McKinnon join The 11th Hour this Monday.
Duration:00:42:30
The Nightcap: Tariffs, layoffs, and tanking markets: One expensive week in the Trump economy
3/8/2025
Our Nightcap roundtable discusses the expensive week of economic chaos fueled by the uncertainty from the President's on-again, off-again tariffs. Next, the White House hosts its first crypto summit just one day after announcing the creation of a crypto reserve. Then, Trump’s response to Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine. Charles Coleman Jr., Nayyera Haq, Paul Rieckhoff, and Zeke Faux join The 11th Hour this Friday.
Duration:00:42:12
'Basic crazypants analysis': Trump's back-and-forth tariff decisions tank markets
3/7/2025
The President pushes back some tariffs on Mexico and Canada, again. Plus, a closer look at the errors behind DOGE's “wall of receipts.” And, a federal judge extends a block on Trump's federal funding freeze. Peter Baker, Jon Allen, Brendan Greeley, David Farenthold, Joyce Vance, and Yoni Appelbaum join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Duration:00:42:04
'He doesn't know what he's doing': Trump delays Canada, Mexico tariffs for automakers
3/6/2025
Trump changes his course on tariffs, rolling out a one-month exemption for automakers. Plus, the Supreme Court rejects Trump's bid to pause billions of foreign aid. And, the U.S. pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine just days after freezing military aid. Tim O'Brien, Jessica Yellin, David Jolly, Shannon Pettypiece, and Marc Dunkelman join The 11th Hour Midweek Nightcap this Wednesday.
Duration:00:42:13
President Trump orders pause on military aid to Ukraine
3/4/2025
The White House pauses all military aid to Ukraine as the administration begins turning down the heat on Russia. Plus, the markets plunge as Trump’s tariffs on America's allies are set to take effect. And, a look at how Iowans are reacting to high prices under the Trump administration. Jeff Mason, Susan Glasser, Leigh Ann Caldwell, David Drucker, David Gura, Greg Ip, Chris Dols, and Art Cullen join The 11th Hour this Monday.
Duration:00:43:09
The Nightcap: Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy clash at White House meeting, DOGE, and this week’s MVPs
3/1/2025
This Nightcap roundtable discusses the contentious meeting at the White House in which President Trump and VP Vance berated Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Then, DOGE plans to roll out more “What did you do last week” emails. Plus, far-right influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate return to the US and we look at the evolution of right-wing “bro culture.” And, see who made this week’s MVP list. David Rohde, Steve Liesman, Molly Jong-Fast, and Hagar Chemali join The 11th Hour this Friday.
Duration:00:43:31
President Trump and British Prime Minister discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine
2/28/2025
President Trump met with British Prime Minister Starmer to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine as the White House prepares for President Zelensky’s upcoming visit. Plus, how Trump’s new tariff policies are straining the economy. And, the former executive editor of The Washington Post discusses Jeff Bezos’ changes to its editorial section. Peter Baker, Luke Broadwater, Sam Stein, Brian Barrett, Rohit Chopra, Jason Furman, Marty Baron, and Matthew Dowd join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
Duration:00:43:55
Musk dominates Trump’s first Cabinet meeting
2/27/2025
President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his second term and gave the spotlight to Elon Musk. Then, POTUS is ramping up his trade war and the markets are spooked. And, a conversation with the three brothers behind the viral The MeidasTouch Podcast topping the charts. Bill Cohan, Basil Smikle, Philip Bump, Ben Meiselas, Brett Meiselas, and Jordy Meiselas join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.
Duration:00:43:40
Trump’s budget agenda narrowly advances in House vote
2/26/2025
The House narrowly voted to advance Trump’s agenda, yet the Republican budget plan still has a long road ahead. Then, inflation was a top issue for Trump's candidacy, but now he’s stopped discussing it. And, the story of one inspector general whose fight against social security waste was cut short when he was fired by the President. Jeff Mason, Andrew Desiderio, David Jolly, Peter Goodman, Gillian Tett, Mike Ware, and Alex Isenstadt join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.
Duration:00:42:12
