The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

The Nightcap discusses the fallout after both Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill grill RFK Jr. Then, the August job report reveals that Trump's economic policies aren't doing what he promised. And, an appeals court temporarily lifts a judge's order limiting Trump's National Guard deployment in L.A. Ali Vitali, Paul Rieckhoff, Tommy Barone, and Brendan Greeley join Stephanie Ruhle for The 11th Hour Nightcap.

Health Secretary RFK Jr. defends his vaccine policies and CDC firings as he faces tough questions on Capitol Hill from both sides of the aisle. Then, the DOJ opens a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Plus, we hear from former Democratic Senator Jon Tester on what rural America is saying about Trump's tariffs. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Jake Lahut, Peter Goodman, Ron Insana, Dr. Tom Frieden, Dr. Michael Osterholm, and former Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

It’s nightcap time. Epstein victims call for Congress to release all of the DOJ’s files related to the case in a powerful press conference on Capitol Hill. Then, a new report from the Federal Reserve shows U.S. economic activity saw “little or no” growth in recent weeks and nearly all districts in their survey noted "tariff related price increases." Plus, public health experts sound the alarm after Florida’s Surgeon General says the state will end all vaccine mandates. Symone Sanders hosts as Jon Allen, Philip Bump, Joel Payne, John Avlon, Brandy Zadrozny, Al Powell and Jim Place join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

The President declares 'we're going in' as he vows to send the National Guard to Chicago, but no word on when. Then, Congress releases thousands of pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, but so far, most of the information appears to have already been made public. Plus, a conversation with Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, whose state is leading the charge against Trump’s tariffs with a multi-state lawsuit that, so far, appears successful. Jeff Mason, Susan Glasser, Dan Rayfield, Stuart Stevens, Max Chafkin, Matt Peterson, and Jacob Soboroff join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

A high stakes legal battle begins as Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues President Trump, as she fights to keep her job. Then, ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez refuses to step aside. Meanwhile, the White House stands by their decision to oust her as they name her replacement. Plus, why more companies and consumers are feeling the squeeze from tariffs, while the market booms. Peter Baker, Natasha Korecki, Amy McGrath, Bill Cohan, Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, and Joyce Vance join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

The Nightcap discusses chaos at the Centers for Disease Control as the director Susan Monarez is ousted about month into the job, and four top officials resign. Then, a deadly shooting during the first week of school in Minneapolis. At least two children were killed and 17 others injured as a lone gunman fired at children during Mass. Natasha Korecki, Dr. Kavita Patel, Dr. Vin Gupta, Ahmed Baba, Ron Insana, and Anthony Fisher join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook vows that she won't go down without a fight against Trump, saying she will "see him in court". Then, Trump weaponizes allegations of mortgage fraud to silence his political opponents. Plus, with Democratic governors taking a stand against Trump, how his attacks are actually helping them. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Adam Wren, Dan Nathan, Gillian Tett, Charlie Sykes, and Matt Bennett join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

President Trump moves to expand the military’s role in law enforcement around the nation, and suggests Chicago could be next. Then, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker vows to resist Trump’s plans for troops on the ground, calling them “illegal, unconstitutional, and unamerican.” Plus, Trump says he’s removing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook. In his dismissal letter he writes, “there is sufficient reason to believe you may have made false statements on one or more mortgage agreements.” Rohit Chopra, Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Natasha Sarin, Brendan Greeley, Joyce Vance, and Mike Isaac join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

FBI agents spent hours searching the home and office of Trump’s former National Security Advisor, turned critic, John Bolton. Then, the DOJ releases the full Maxwell transcripts the same day the department gives Congress its first batch of Epstein files. Plus, the Trump administration reportedly informed the lawyers of Kilmar Abrego Garcia that he might be re-deported to Uganda within days just as he's released from federal custody. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Ryan Reilly, Chris O’Leary, Catherine Christian, Brandy Zadrozny, Raul Reyes, Christina Greer, Eddie Huang, and Isabella Brourman join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

California launches its redistricting blitz to counter Texas Republicans' Trump-backed effort. But will voters approve new maps in November? Then, President Trump holds a meet-and-greet with D.C. police and military that he deployed on the nation's capital. Plus, Hurricane Erin's brings coastal flooding just as one high-ranking NOAA employee warns about the impact of the administration's cuts. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Jon Allen, Maeve Reston, Tim Miller, Ron Insana, John Harwood, Steve Volz, and Lee Gelernt join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

This midweek nightcap roundtable discusses how Trump's notched a major win after new congressional maps passed the Texas House. Then, The Homeland Security Secretary pushes for ICE to have its own fleet of planes to help step up deportations. Plus, the President’s bond buying spree begs new questions of a conflict of interest. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Laura Barrón-López, Allan Smith, Tim O’Brien, Basil Smikle, and Michael McFaul join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

Trump’s federal takeover in D.C. continues, as more Republican governors have agreed to send some of their state’s national guard troops to the area. Then, new footage shows a crowd in a D.C. neighborhood chasing away law enforcement as ICE raids continue throughout the country. Plus, a major retailer warns of price hikes as Trump expands his tariffs. Jacob Soboroff hosts as Ryan Reilly, Carol Leonnig, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ivo Daalder, Dan Nathan, Max Chafkin, and Memo Torres join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

President Trump meets with Ukraine’s President and several other European leaders for hours at the White House just days after his Alaska summit with Putin. Then, Trump renews his attacks against mail-in voting, suggesting he'll sign an executive order to end it. Plus, the Department of Justice tells lawmakers it will hand over records related to Jeffrey Epstein at the end of this week. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, Amb. William Taylor, Tom Nichols, Brendan Greeley, Rohit Chopra, Doug Jones, and Bobby Djavaheri join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

President Trump returns to Washington after his Alaska summit with Putin that had no clear outcome except a major win for the Russian leader. Then, new economic data shows consumers are starting to feel the pain from Trump's trade agenda. Plus, a parial reversal in the President’s D.C. police takeover. Peter Baker, David Rohde, Nayyera Haq, Kevin Baron, and Justin Wolfers join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska in just a few hours - what they're saying about the war in Ukraine. Then, what to make of today’s hot inflation report amid Trump's tariffs. Plus, California Democrats kickstart their fight against the Texas GOP’s redistricting push. Vaughn Hillyard, Sam Stein, Dave Weigel, Brooke Masters, Barry Ritholtz, Igor Novikov, Amb. William Taylor, and Stuart Stevens join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

This nightcap roundtable discusses the president’s warning to Putin to end the war after their summit in Alaska this Friday or face “very severe consequences”, as Russian forces possibly breach Ukraine’s front lines. Then, Trump ramps up military presence in D.C. and says he’s looking for a long-term extension of his police takeover. California kickstarts its own redistricting effort, as Texas Democrats game out their exit strategy. Yamiche Alcindor, Tim Miller, Daniel Koh, and Pablo Torre join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

National guard troops and federal agents arrive in Washington D.C. as part of President Trump’s anti-crime push – Attorney General Pam Bondi met with the D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser to lay out Trump’s plan. The White House scrambles to make arrangements for Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit set to occur this Friday. A new inflation report today has investors celebrating July’s better-than-expected numbers, as inflation held steady and grocery and gasoline prices declined. Natasha Korecki, Charlie Sykes, Jeff Mason, David Gura, Ron Insana, Michael McFaul, and Jessica Knurick join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

A federal takeover in D.C. as the President moves to take control of the city’s police force, with the plan to send in hundreds of national guard troops to fight crime. A federal judge rejected the government’s request to unseal Grand Jury records in the criminal case of Ghislaine Maxwell, writing that the request could be seen as an illusion of transparency instead of actual transparency. Trump tries to manage expectations for his highly-anticipated summit with Putin, as the two leaders are expected to meet in Alaska this Friday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Barbara McQuade, Bharat Ramamurti, Brendan Greeley, and David Kirkpatrick join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

This Nightcap tackles Trump’s threats against courts that might try to block his trade policies. Then, the advocacy group “Democracy Forward” files a lawsuit against the Justice Department and the FBI, seeking to force them to release records about the handling of the Epstein investigation. Plus, the Texas redistricting dispute continues as Republicans escalate threats of FBI involvement to locate Democratic legislators who fled the state. Gillian Tett, Alex Wagner, Mark Joseph Stern, and David Jolly join The 11th Hour this Friday.

Trump celebrates his sweeping new tariffs that took effect last night, which are the highest in nearly a century. Then, top White House officials held a meeting to discuss their strategy for handling the Epstein case, as the Justice Department faces a deadline tomorrow to decide whether to ask a judge to release the grand jury transcripts. Plus, a federal judge orders a two-week pause in the construction of Florida’s immigration detention center. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Mark Leibovich, John Harwood, Max Chafkin, Joyce Vance, and John Meacham join The 11th Hour this Thursday.