The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

The President visits Saudi Arabia, where his priorities are all about making "deals". Plus, Trump renews attacks on Fed chair Powell as new data shows how inflation is impacting the economy. And, breaking down new reporting on how the Trump adminstration wants to use FBI, drug and gun agents on immigration enforcement. Jeff Mason, Carol Leonnig, Daniella Diaz, Justin Wolfers, Max Chafkin, Chuck Rocha, Mark McKinnon, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Randi Weingarten join The 11th Hour with Alicia Menendez this Tuesday night.

The United States and China are putting a pause on their trade war, agreeing to lower tariffs for 90 days. Plus, how this tariff rollback could affect the economy, and what it means for American businesses, workers and consumers. Then, Trump defends his controversial plan to accept a luxury jumbo jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One. Susan Glasser, Jonathan V. Last, Dan Nathan, Charlotte Howard, Jacob Soboroff, Jennifer Bergman, and Senator Rand Paul join The 11th Hour this Monday.

The Nightcap discusses the President's softening on China tariffs ahead of a high-level meeting with a Chinese delegation. Then, a look at how the Trump inner circle seems to be cashing in with business deals amidst economic chaos and uncertainty. And, why the conclave chose the first American pope, and what that could mean for the world. Plus, see who made this week’s list of MVPs. Ron Insana, Jelani Cobb, Pablo Torre, and Mary Harris join The 11th Hour this Friday.

The White House celebrates a "big deal" with the U.S. that turns out to be a framework with few details. Then, Trump names former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as a top DC federal prosecutor after being forced to withdraw his first choice. And, the conclave elects the first US-born Pope, Leo XIV. Peter Baker, Charlie Sykes, David Gura, Bill Cohan, Chris Jansing, Joe Donnelly, Joyce Vance, Ben Jealous, and Ryan Busse join the 11th Hour this Thursday night.

Trump says he will not be easing tariffs on China days before his top trade officials meet with a Chinese delegation. Then, the nightmare on main street as economic uncertainty impacts small businesses. And, the plan for far-right network OAN to provide programming for Voice of America. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Philip Bump, Ahmed Baba, Dan Nathan, and Graydon Carter join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

President Trump holds an awkward meeting with Canada's Prime Minister just two months before tariffs are set to go up. Then, the President's top trade officials are scheduled to meet with a Chinese delegation just hours after the Treasury Secretary admits trade negotiations have yet to start. And, the consequences of the Trump administration’s stance on due process. Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, Senator Doug Jones, Barry Ritholtz, Max Chafkin, Mark Joseph Stern, and John King Jr. join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

The President teases plans for additional tariffs with no end in sight for his trade war chaos. And, Trump’s sons promote business deals across the globe that could make millions for the family and for POTUS himself, all without acknowledging potential conflicts of interest. Plus, consumers are about to feel the impact of a looming supply chain crisis as the number of shipments coming to the US declines. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Natasha Sarin, Bharat Ramamurti, Justin Wolfers, Gene Seroka, and Kristy Greenberg join The 11th Hour.

Trump blames Biden for a weak GDP report as imports surged ahead of the president's tariffs. Then, the failed Senate vote to undo Trump's 'Liberation Day.' And, what the economic deal signed by the U.S. and Ukraine means for the war. Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Reed Galen, Justin Wolfers, and Vicky Nguyen join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

On day 100 of Trump’s second term, a reflection on the past three months and the uncertainty ahead. Then, new reporting examines the rise of Trump’s cryptocurrency business and his changing role in the industry. And, a conversation with actor and comedian Ed Helms on some important and hilarious lessons from history. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Peter Goodman, Eric Lipton, Dan Nathan, and Ed Helms join The 11th Hour.

New polls reveal rising anxiety over Trump's handling of the economy while the president reflects on his first 100 days with The Atlantic. Then, Trump's former economic advisor warns of the coming impact of the president's tariffs. And, Elon Musk is taking a step back from DOGE, but that doesn't mean DOGE is going anywhere. David Drucker, Tyler Pager, Ron Insana, Natasha Sarin, Brian Barrett, and Mark McKinnon join The 11th Hour this Monday.

The Nightcap roundtable discusses Trump’s second term as the 100 day mark swiftly approaches. Then, POTUS suggests he is negotiating a trade deal with China, but Chinese officials say talks are not occurring. Plus, the markets are in chaos as Trump’s approval rating steadily declines. And, see who made this week’s MVP list. John Harwood, Dave Weigel, and Jason Johnson join The 11th Hour this Friday.

Economic anxiety rises as signs of price hikes and supply chain trouble surface. Then, Trump offers private dinner invitations in exchange for investments in his cryptocurrency. And, Florida's push to weaken child labor laws. Peter Baker, Neil Irwin, Angelo Carusone, Bharat Ramamurti, Barbara McQuade, Seth Harris, and Nina Mast join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

Markets make back-to-back gains amid hopes trade tensions with China may be easing. Plus, Trump attacks Zelensky accusing him of derailing talks to end the Ukraine war. And, with all the conspiracy theories out there, we talk about the dangers of normalizing disinformation. Steve Liesman, Melanie Zanona, Sam Stein, and Luke Broadwater join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Markets climb after the Treasury Secretary predicts a de-escalation in the trade war with China. Plus, the White House stands behind Pete Hegseth as he defends sharing military information in Signal group chats. And, how Project 2025 is shaping Trump administration policy. David Gura, Dan Nathan, Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Carol Leonnig, and David Graham join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Stocks drop again as President Trump continues to target Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. And Pete Hegseth reportedly shared war plans in a second Signal chat. Plus, a look at the legacy of the late Pope Francis and the future of the Catholic Church. Tyler Pager, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Ron Insana, Charlotte Howard, Jonathan V. Last, and Jon Meacham join The 11th Hour this Monday.

This Nightcap roundtable discusses the pressure campaign and attacks President Trump is waging from universities, to the courts to news organizations. Plus, the White House continues its defiance against making any effort to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia from a prison in El Salvador. And, Trump is meeting with world leaders as he continues to promise trade deals. Then, see who made this week’s MVP list. Judy Gold, Tom Rogers, Sean Patrick Maloney, and Marc Dunkelman join The 11th Hour this Friday.

President Trump setting up for a showdown with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying his "termination cannot come fast enough." Then, a first glimpse at Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he was deported to an El Salvador prison. Plus, Health and Human Secretary RFK Jr. contradicts the CDC as he makes comments on autism rates. Peter Baker, Brooke Masters, Mark Zandi, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Matthew Dowd join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

A major market sell-off after a warning about higher prices and slower growth caused by tariffs. Plus, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen in El Salvador fighting for the release of a wrongly deported man. And, Republicans weigh the unthinkable: a tax hike for the wealthiest Americans. John Avlon, Jeff Mason, Dan Nathan, and Charles Coleman Jr. join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

The White House races to hold off an economic free fall. Plus, a tense court battle in the case involving the father mistakenly deported to El Salvador. And, the President escalates his threats against Harvard. Jon Allen, Luke Broadwater, Gillian Tett, Natasha Sarin, Mark Joseph Stern, Mark McKinnon, Dave Weigel, and Wilfred Frost join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

The Trump administration flip flops on exemptions and teases more new tariffs. Then, El Salvador's President says he will not return the Maryland father who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration. And, a conversation with filmmaker Alex Gibney about “Dark Money” and the role it plays in elections. Tyler Pager, Susan Glasser, Nick Timiraos, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, Joyce Vance, and Alex Gibney join the 11th Hour this Monday.