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Speaker Mike Johnson runs damage control after Elon Musk blasts of Trump’s megabill. Then, why there are new questions about the credibility of Trump’s economic data and what that means for markets. Plus, Trump speaks with Vladimir Putin this afternoon as the Russia-Ukraine war continues. Peter Goodman, John Avlon and Philip Bump join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

Elon Musk and Rand Paul turn on Trump’s megabill and criticize his domestic agenda. Then, a new warning as Trump’s trade war escalates with new tariffs on steel and aluminum going into effect. Plus, FEMA prepares for hurricane season despite massive cuts by DOGE and a baffling claim by the agency's head. Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Charlotte Howard, Dan Nathan, Thomas Frank, and Matthew Miller join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

While markets showed slight gains across the board, tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners -- particularly China -- continue to rise. Then, how growing U.S. debt could make a volatile bond market even more unstable and what that means for all Americans. Plus, the real-world consequences of proposed Medicaid cuts and -- how artificial intelligence could upend the job market. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Bharat Ramamurti, Liz Hoffman, Matthew Dowd, and Gary Rivlin join The 11th Hour this Monday.

Who are The Best People? They’re the people who are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. On her new podcast, Nicolle Wallace speaks to the people who inspire her. As a mom. As an American. Or sometimes just as a super fan. In the first episode, she sits down with actor Jason Bateman. His show “Smartless,” which he co-hosts with Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, is the podcast that inspired her to do her own. On this special preview, Bateman shares his journey into podcasting and reflects on the political climate that gives him endless fodder for conversation. Search “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace” to listen to the full episode and to catch new episodes every Monday. Or sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts to get early access on Fridays. Signing up for Premium also includes ad-free listening and bonus content.

This Nightcap roundtable discusses a week of conflicting legal rulings on Trump’s tariff policy and what it might mean for the administration’s strategy. Then, Elon Musk exits the White House and faces questions as The New York Times reports that he used drugs during Trump’s presidential campaign. Plus, POTUS continues to face off with Harvard, as a federal judge temporarily blocks the administration’s attempts to prevent the enrollment of international students. And, see who made this week’s MVP list. Sami Sage, John Della Volpe , Tim O’Brien, and Paul Rieckhoff join The 11th Hour this Friday.

Trump’s tariffs are back, for now, after a federal appeals court paused yesterday’s ruling to block many of them. Then, President Trump pressures Jerome Powell to lower interest rates during a face-to-face meeting at the White House. And, Harvard’s commencement speaker sends a powerful message to its students as the White House continues to target the university. Peter Baker, Carol Leonnig, Ron Insana, Rohit Chopra, Tommy Barone, and Leo Cuello join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

A federal court struck down Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy - what that could mean for the global economy. Then, Elon Musk formally leaves his role in the Trump administration. And, the White House's latest embrace of the crypto industry at the Vegas Bitcoin Conference. David Gura, Max Rose, and Molly Jong-Fast join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

After a tumultuous month, stocks soared after President Trump delayed tariffs on the European Union. Then, a look at Trump Media's $2.5 billion deal to buy bitcoin, deepening Trump's crypto footprint. And, the President escalates his feud with Harvard as the White House moves to pause all student visa interviews. David Drucker, Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Joe Weisenthal, Tracy Alloway, Mark McKinnon, and Tom Di Liberto join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

The President’s tax and spending megabill narrowly passes the House, but it faces changes in the Senate. Plus, a look at the winners of Trump's memecoin contest. And a suspect is charged in the murder of two Israeli Embassy aides outside the Capital Jewish Museum. Susan Glasser, Angelo Carusone, Joyce Vance, Teddy Schleifer, Bill Cohan, Juanita Tolliver, Reed Galen, and Jon Meacham join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

Trump pushes for his budget bill on Capitol Hill as the GOP’s self-imposed deadline approaches. Then, how the President's economic agenda is leading foreign investors to turn away from the U.S. And, the Justice Department opens an investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo over congressional testimony he gave last year. Luke Broadwater, Jeff Mason, Dave Weigel, Max Chafkin, Justin Wolfers, Tim Miller, Joel Payne, and Leah Litman join as Melissa Murray hosts The 11th Hour this Tuesday.

Wall Street reacts to Trump’s budget bill that could add trillions to the deficit. Then, a look at what Moody’s credit downgrade means for Americans. And, Democrats hit reboot ahead of next year's midterms. Peter Baker, Tyler Pager, David Drucker, Natasha Sarin, David Gura, Charlie Sykes, Molly Jong-Fast, and Dr. Kavita Patel join The 11th Hour this Monday.

President Trump returns to the US with promises of investments, but without any peace deals in Gaza and Ukraine. Meanwhile, he's back to threatening more tariffs as Moody's downgrades the U.S. credit rating. The Supreme Court extends an order blocking the administration from using the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport migrants without due process. And a look at the string of recent air traffic control incidents and the growing staffing crisis. Jon Allen, Hayes Brown, Akayla Gardner, Ron Insana, Lauren Hirsch, Lisa Rubin, and Billy Nolen join as Michele Norris hosts The 11th Hour this Friday.

A look at how Trump’s tariff policy is causing rising prices and concern among consumers. Then, POTUS announces another package of deals with Qatar amidst the ongoing jumbo jet controversy. Plus, the Supreme Court hears oral arguments over Trump’s birthright citizenship order and weighs whether lower court judges have the power to block his policy moves. Peter Baker, Amna Nawaz, David Drucker, Courtenay Brown, Rick Newman, Mark Joseph Stern, and Ambassador William Taylor join as Symone Sanders hosts The 11th Hour this Thursday.

Trump visits Qatar following his announcement that he plans to accept its gift of a $400 million luxury jumbo jet. Then, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defends the White House’s deportation push and its stance on due process. Plus, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies about mass layoffs, funding cuts and the measles outbreak. Melanie Zanona, Jason Johnson, Sam Stein, Harry Litman, and Scott Bok join as Symone Sanders hosts The 11th Hour this Wednesday.

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.