The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The President fires Joint Chiefs Chairman General CQ Brown amid a shakeup of top Pentagon brass. Then, a federal judge allows the administration to put thousands of USAID workers on leave, essentially dismantling the agency. Plus, Trump's overt pro-Putin foreign policy. And, find out who made this week's MVPs. Kurt Andersen, Jason Johnson, John Della Volpe, and Jon Allen join The 11th Hour this Friday.

Chaos and confusion across the federal government as layoffs continue amid mixed messages over the DOGE team's "What did you do last week" email. Then, POTUS meets with Saudi investors who have ties to Trump family businesses. Plus, three years of war in Ukraine and how President Trump has upended America’s stance on the conflict. Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Dave Weigel, Ron Insana, Charlotte Howard, Igor Novikov, Michael McFaul, and Michael Steele join The 11th Hour this Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.