Deadline: White House — Season 2025

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Tom Winter, Clint Watts, George Solis, Basil Smikle, Garrett Haake, Javed Ali, Chris O'Leary, Molly Jong-Fast, and Andrew Weissmann.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined Andrew Weissmann, Lisa Rubin, Mara Gay, Juanita Tolliver, Tom Winter, Garrett Haake, Melanie Zanona, Harry Litman, Tim Miller, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Allison Jaslow.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Harry Dunn, Tim Heaphy, Rep. Robert Garcia, Claire McCaskill, Brian Fallon, Michael Steele, Ben Rhodes, Eddie Glaude, Mara Gay, Mary McCord, and Andrew Weissmann.

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Nicolle Wallace discusses the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history as it continues to ravage communities, Attorney General Merrick Garland's effort to release Jack Smith's Jan. 6 probe, President-elect Trump's attempt to avoid sentencing by taking it to the nation's highest court, and Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program. Joined by: Jacob Soboroff, Steve Patterson, Sen. Alex Padilla, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete, David Jolly, Mike Murphy, La Cañada Flintridge Mayor Michael Davitt, Dr. Vin Gupta, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and Angelo Carusone.

Nicolle Wallace covers the latest on the wildfires blazing through communities in Southern California, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's response to Trump's last-ditch effort to postpone sentencing, and Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral. Joined by: Steve Patterson, Jacob Soboroff, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Molly Jong-Fast, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, Kristy Greenberg, Gadi Schwartz, Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, Jordan Thomas, Greg Bluestein, Jonathan Alter, and Rick Stengel.

Nicolle Wallace on America's first convicted felon president, the double standard of justice revealed by his unconditional discharge, and California's catastrophic wildfires. Joined by: Susanne Craig, Andrew Weissmann, Rev. Al Sharpton, Vaughn Hillyard, Jacob Soboroff, Rep. Laura Friedman, Marc Elias, Rep. Daniel Goldman, Kristy Greenberg, Tim O'Brien, Steve Patterson, and Bruce Silverstein.

Nicolle Wallace on Southern California's ongoing wildfire crisis, the pending release of Jack Smith's election interference special report, questions of character ahead of Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearings, and MAGA's feuding factions. Joined by: Ellison Barber, Chad Augustin, Andrew Weissmann, Glenn Thrush, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Ben Rhodes, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Amy McGrath, Eddie Glaude, Tim Miller, and Liz Kreutz. 

Nicolle Wallace discusses the nomination hearing of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, Jack Smith's biting defense of his investigation into Trump's role in January 6th with a former committee member and former Capitol police officer, as well as the devastating wildfires in southern California.Joined by: Rep. Jason Crow, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, Michael Fanone, Ryan Nobles, Claire McCaskill, David Jolly, Paul Rieckhoff, Maya Wiley, Steve Patterson, and CA Rep. George Patterson.

Nicolle Wallace on today's multiphase ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, Pam Bondi's evasive confirmation hearing performance, the intelligence community's concerns for Trump's second term, and President Biden's final days in office. Joined by: John Brennan, Jeremy Bash, Richard Engel, Mary McCord, Andrew Weissmann, Marc Elias, Ruby Chen, Rick Stengel, Rep. Jim Himes, and Karine Jean-Pierre.

Nicolle Wallace on the looming threat of oligarchy, the sudden removal of Rep. Mike Turner as House Intelligence Committee chairman, the loyalty tests underway in Trump's GOP, and how self-imposed solitude affects American society.Joined by: Carol Leonning, Angelo Carusone, David Jolly, Theodore Schleifer, Luke Broadwater, Sen. Adam Schiff, Michael Steele, Kristy Greenberg, Derek Thompson, and Mara Gay.

Nicolle Wallace on Kristi Noem's confirmation hearing, TikTok's uncertain future, what resistance might look like in Trump's second term, and the anti-abortion movement's ongoing efforts to erode reproductive rights. Joined by: Vaughn Hillyard, Alicia Menendez, Rev. Al Sharpton, Tim Miller, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Mini Timmaraju, Charlie Sykes, Molly Jong-Fast, Luke Broadwater, and Annie Karni.

Nicolle Wallace on Inauguration Day. Joined by: Alicia Menendez, Tim Miller, Basil Smikle, Claire McCaskill, Vaughn Hillyard, Andrea Mitchell, Sen. Chris Murphy, John Heilemann, Andrew Weissmann, Mara Gay, Jacob Soboroff, and Rep. Jamie Raskin.

Nicolle Wallace discusses President Trump's first actions including pardoning all January 6th defendants and attempting to revoke birthright citizenship – as well as new bombshell allegations against Department of Defense nominee and former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth. Joined by: Harry Dunn, Michael Fanone, Alex Wagner, Mike Schmidt, Sarah Longwell, Andrea Flores, Jacob Soboroff, Cecillia Wang, Julie Tsirkin, Marc Elias, and Angelo Carusone.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Trump's retribution in action at the Department of Justice, continued fallout from his January 6 pardons as well as a fresh pardon for the architect of a digital drug marketplace, alarm bells surrounding his pick to lead the FBI – and a new, fast-moving fire in Southern California.  Joined by: Mark Mazzetti, Mary McCord, Andrew Weissmann, Ryan Reilly, Kristy Greenberg, Frank Figliuzzi, Charlie Sykes, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Liz Kreutz.

Nicolle Wallace on a temporary block to Trump's birthright citizenship order, the many controversies in Pete Hegseth's past, judges pushing back against the pardoning of January 6th rioters, and Mike Pompeo's newly revoked security detail. Joined by: Melissa Murray, Alicia Menendez, David Jolly, Julia Ainsley, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Glenn Kirschner, Harry Litman, Ryan Reilly, John Brennan, and Michael Crowley.

Nicolle Wallace on the emboldening of domestic violent extremists, the Trump administration's alarming approach to public health, Trump's chaos-inducing immigration plans, and how to navigate the next four years. Joined by: Brendan Ballou, Andrew Weissmann, Tim Miller, Julie Tsirkin, Allison Jaslow, Anthony Scaramucci, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, Dr. Michael Anderson, Alex Knapp, Rev. Al Sharpton, Molly Jong-Fast, and Dan Harris.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with nearly 1,000 arrests made this past weekend, the president's overnight firing of more than a dozen inspectors general, and the rise of far-right parties across Europe 80 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, supported by one of the world's richest and most influential men: Elon Musk.Joined by: Rep. Jason Crow, Jacob Soboroff, Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal, Eddie Glaude, Anne Applebaum, Tim Miller, Vaughn Hillyard, Harry Litman, Mike Schmidt, Julie Tsirkin, and Dr. Kavita Patel.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the confusion over the widespread freeze of government funding by the Trump administration, the continued ICE arrests tearing communities apart, a shocking letter from Caroline Kennedy warning the Senate about her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Joined by: Senator Tim Kaine, Senator Chris Murphy, David Jolly, Sam Stein, Andrew Weissmann, Vaughn Hillyard, Lisa Rubin, Jasmine Garsd, Molly Jong-Fast, John Heilemann, and Marc Elias.

Nicolle Wallace on the targeted removal of General Mark Milley's security detail and RFK Jr.'s chaotic and confused first confirmation hearing. Joined by: Courtney Kube, Brigadier General Steve Anderson, Paul Rieckhoff, Angelo Carusone, Basil Smikle, Dr. Ashish Jha, Mini Timmaraju, Tim Miller, and Alex Wagner. 

Nicolle Wallace discusses the fatal midair collision of a passenger jet and military helicopter, passenger, and the latest on the Senate confirmation hearings for Trump's underqualified cabinet nominees Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, and JFK Jr.Joined by: Erin McLaughlin, Vaughn Hillyard, Steven Wallace, Anthony Roman, Kristy Greenberg, Andrew Weissmann, Frank Figliuzzi, Chris Jansing, Alan Diehl, Jane Harman, Amb. Michael McFaul, Rick Stengel, and Dr. Kavita Patel.

Nicolle Wallace on the deadliest U.S. air crash in nearly two decades and the Trump administration's plans to purge the FBI.  Joined by: Billy Nolen, Kitty Higgins, Harry Litman, Ryan Reilly, Mike Schmidt, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dan Pfeiffer, Angelo Carusone, Mara Gay, Basil Smikle, and John Cox.  

Nicolle Wallace on Team Trump's war against the nation's top law enforcement agency, the price American consumers will pay due to Trump's tariffs, and Elon Musk's sweeping plans to dismantle USAID.Joined by: Glenn Thrush, Ryan Reilly, Frank Figliuzzi, Andrew Weissmann, Yamiche Alcindor, Christine Romans, Vaughn Hillyard, Teddy Schleifer, Ben Rhodes, Garrett Graff, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the multiple lawsuits filed against Trump's Justice Department over their actions targeting FBI agents, the growing number of legal movements attempting to tackle the administration, Elon Musk's aggressive incursion into multiple federal agencies, the recent college graduates he has reportedly brought with him, an update on Trump nominees hurtling towards confirmation, and his latest statements on the future of Gaza. Joined by: Michael Clark, Andrew Weissmann, Frank Figliuzzi, Alex Wagner, David Jolly, Vaughn Hillyard, Angelo Carusone, John Brennan, and Michael Crowley.

Nicolle Wallace on the initiative potentially endangering CIA staffers and the retribution efforts already underway within Trump's administration. Joined by: Sarah Longwell, John Heilemann, Rep. Jim Himes, Mary McCord, Marc Elias, Rep. Jim Clyburn, Tyler McBrien, and Alex Wagner.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration's targeting of FBI agents, the impending destruction of USAID, and a Democrat-led inquiry into Elon Musk's DOGE.Joined by: Tom Winter, Brendan Ballou, Andrew Natsios, Rick Stengel Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Kristy Greenberg, Charlie Sykes, Angelo Carusone, and Courtney Kube.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the barrage of headlines from the third week in the Trump administration, starting with the continued attacks on FBI agents who investigated January 6th, signs of light within our institutions prepared to pump the brakes, the dismantling of USAID, the confirmation of Project 2025 architect to the OMB, and the human toll of the administration's cruel immigration policies in action. Joined by: Glenn Thrush, Brendan Ballou, Andrew Weissmann, Karoun Demirjian, Basil Smikle, John Heilemann, Jacob Soboroff, and Andy Kroll.

Ali Velshi – in for Nicolle Wallace – on how the courts are pushing back against Trump's agenda, the consequences of his new tariffs, and the ultimate goal of Elon Musk's power grab. Joined by: Vaughn Hillyard, Melissa Murray, David Jolly, Sen. Tina Smith, Christine Romans, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Andrew Weissmann, Eddie Glaude, Jeff Stein, and John Hudson.

Nicolle Wallace discusses disturbing allegations that Kash Patel, pending his confirmation as FBI director, is planning to purge the agency; possible political motivations in the DOJ's sudden dismissal of corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams; Elon Musk's continued White House takeover; a judge calling on the FBI to release their findings in Trump's defunct classified documents case; and more.Joined by: Glenn Thrush, Maya Wiley, Kristy Greenberg, Harry Litman, Molly Jong-Fast, Basil Smikle, Tim Miller, and Senator Dick Durbin.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump official revealed to have investigated January 6th, Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation as Director of National Intelligence, and Elon Musk's outsized role in the White House. Joined by: Ryan Reilly, Claire McCaskill, David Kelley, David Jolly, Rep. Robert Garcia, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, Christine Romans, Fred Guttenberg, and Kris Brown.

Nicolle Wallace on the stunning resignation of Manhattan's acting U.S. Attorney after being ordered by the Justice Department to drop the corruption charges against Eric Adams.  Joined by: Mimi Rocah, Andrew Weissmann, Chris Hayes, Dr. Ashish Jha, Dr. Kavita Patel, Lisa Rubin, Michael Crowley, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Alex Wagner.

Nicolle Wallace on the slew of prosecutors resigning amid the Justice Department's push to dismiss the case against Mayor Eric Adams. Joined by: Mike Schmidt, Rev. Al Sharpton, Kristy Greenberg, Mimi Rocah, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Molly Jong-Fast, John Heilemann, and Alex Isenstadt. 

Nicolle Wallace on nationwide protests against the Trump administration's anti-democratic actions, Trump's alarming attempts to expand presidential power, and the emergency meeting held by European leaders in Paris today. Joined by: Ali Velshi, Jeff Guzzetti, Angelo Carusone, Carol Leonnig, Sarah Longwell, Glenn Thrush, Berit Berger, Frank Figliuzzi, John Hudson, Amb. William Taylor, and Igor Novikov.

Nicolle Wallace discusses a measles outbreak in Texas that comes as vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy takes over the country's health agency and massive layoffs hit; another high level designation as turmoil at the Department of Justice continues; President Trump's growing conflicts of interest as he is emboldened by a pliant Congress; and how Tulsi Gabbard could pose a national security risk as the United States' position in the world order seems up in the air. Joined By: Dr. Michael Osterholm, Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Tim Miller, Ryan Reilly, Andrew Weissmann, Eric Lipton, Pablo Torre, Katty Kay, David Jolly, and Sue Gordon.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's dangerous and warped approach to the war in Ukraine, today's hearing on the DOJ's motion to dismiss charges against Eric Adams, and the administration's targeting of independent agencies.Joined by: Amb. Michael McFaul, Michael Crowley, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Andrew Weissmann, Kristy Greenberg, Mike Schmidt, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Anne Applebaum, Claire McCaskill, Vaughn Hillyard, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump Administration's continued capitulation to Russia, Trump loyalist Kash Patel's confirmation to lead the FBI, and Netflix's newest political thriller "Zero Day."Joined by: Bill Browder, Mark Mazzetti, Ben Rhodes, Julie Turkewitz, Lee Gelernt, Marc Elias, Mike Schmidt, Noah Oppenheim, and Eric Newman.

Nicolle Wallace on the emerging signs of resistance to Trump's agenda and a staffing crisis at the Federal Aviation Administration, just weeks after the nation's deadliest aviation incident in over two decades. Joined by: Greg Bluestein, Tim Miller, John Heilemann, Rev. Al Sharpton, Jeff Guzzetti, Oriana Pawlyk, Basil Smikle, Lisa Rubin, and Andrew Weissmann. 

Nicolle Wallace on the right-wing podcaster tapped to be deputy FBI director, angry voters voicing their frustration at Republican town halls across the nation, and Trump's sudden firing of the U.S. military's top officer.Joined by Ryan Reilly, Andrew Weissmann, Tim Heaphy, Alexis Loeb, Charlie Sykes, Eddie Glaude, Helene Cooper, Major General Steve Lepper, Amy McGrath, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Simon Shuster.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the continued fallout over podcaster Dan Bongino's appointment to the number two spot at the FBI, a post from the US Attorney's office in D.C. that caused concern over a weaponized Department of Justice, our friend Tim Snyder's analysis of what President Trump's realignment with Vladimir Putin means for American democracy, turmoil at DOGE as they receive pushback from Republicans, questions over whether or not they're even saving the government money, and more on the Pentagon purge.Joined by: Peter Keisler, Andrew Weissmann, David Jolly, Tim Snyder, Tim Miller, Angelo Carusone, David Fahrenthold, and former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

Nicolle Wallace on growing unrest within the GOP as Elon Musk continues to unleash chaos throughout the government, Trump's new visa plan for wealthy foreigners, and the measles outbreak in West Texas. Joined by: Sarah Longwell, Basil Smikle, Claire McCaskill, Melanie Zanona, Governor JB Pritzker, Naureen Shah, Rick Stengel, Molly Jong-Fast, Kristy Greenberg, and Dr. Irwin Redlener.

Nicolle Wallace on rising public health concerns after Elon Musk's sweeping cuts to USAID, a major government contract Starlink is set to score, and the Trump administration's continued shift away from democratic norms.  Joined by: Dr. Craig Spencer, Dr. Michael Osterholm, John Heilemann, Kyle Lewis, Tim Miller, Marty Baron, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Marc Elias, Alan Rappeport, and Lesli Linka Glatter. 

Nicolle Wallace on the explosive confrontation televised live from the Oval Office today between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 

Nicolle Wallace on Team Trump's alignment with Russia, exasperated voters demanding oversight for DOGE, and the head of the New York FBI field office retiring under pressure. Joined by: Amb. Steven Pifer, Peter Baker, Claire McCaskill, Caroline Zier, David Fahrenthold, Charlie Sykes, Eddie Glaude, Sen. Angus King, Andrew Weissmann, and Maria Ressa.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the new trade war with our closest economic allies, the fallout it will have for Americans' pocketbooks, Trump's latest promotion for a ‘stop the steal' organizer, continued turmoil within the FBI, Trump's decision to pause military aid to Ukraine after the explosive Oval Office meeting, and the advice Republicans are getting to avoid their own constituents.Joined by: Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, David Jolly, David Gura, Claire McCaskill, John Hudson, Anne Applebaum, and Mini Timmaraju. 

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration pausing intelligence sharing with Ukraine, Musk's dangerous cuts to the federal workforce, and the Supreme Court rejecting Trump's bid to freeze USAID payments. Joined by: Julian Barnes, John Brennan, Paul Rieckhoff, Tim Miller, Mara Gay, Jacob Soboroff, David Jolly, Basil Smikle, Rep. Dan Goldman, Mary McCord, and Andrew Weissmann.

Nicolle Wallace on the U.S. allies preparing for a world without American leadership, Trump's plans for the Department of Education, and the state attorneys general fighting back against Musk's sweeping federal cuts.                              Joined by: Courtney Kube, John Brennan, Sen. Tim Kaine, Randi Weingarten, Alex Wagner, Angelo Carusone, John Heilemann, and Lisa Rein.

Nicolle Wallace on the FBI's newfound focus on retribution, a confrontation between Elon Musk and members of Trump's cabinet, and growing concerns over the future of the U.S. economy. Joined by: Glenn Thrush, Frank Figliuzzi, Kristy Greenberg, Michael Steele, Rev. Al Sharpton, Mitch Landrieu, Steve Rattner, Susanne Craig, Ben Rhodes, and Amb. Michael McFaul.

Nicolle Wallace on the chaos Trump is unleashing on the American economy, Elon Musk's agenda clashing with the MAGA movement, and DOGE staffing cuts disrupting the Department of Veterans Affairs. Joined by: Vaughn Hillyard, Charlie Sykes, John Heilemann, Martin O'Malley, Mike Schmidt, Andrew Weissmann, Marc Elias, Amy McGrath, and Kyle Lewis.

Nicolle Wallace discusses market uncertainties, tensions with Canada over tariffs, Trump's threats to Social Security, the DOJ lawyer fired over refusing to restore Mel Gibson's run rights, new reporting on requests for ominous document shredding at USAID and office closures at the Department of Education – and more. Joined by: Claire McCaskill, Amanda Lang, Annie Lowrey, Vaughn Hillyard, Tim Miller, Devlin Barrett, Amanda Carpenter, Kristy Greenberg, Dr. Kavita Patel, Dr. Craig Spencer, and Ryan Nobles.

Nicolle Wallace on the open displays of corruption from the White House, growing discontent with Trump's vindictive trade war, and the administration's flagrant attacks against the rule of law. Joined by: Angelo Carusone, Charlie Sykes, Teddy Schleifer, Kim Anderson, Susanne Craig, Catherine Rampell, Mike Schmidt, Claire McCaskill, Harry Litman, David Laufman, and Pablo Torre.

Nicolle Wallace on how Trump's economic troubles have put Republicans on the defensive, the EPA's move to roll back key environmental regulations, and the Trump administration's systemic undermining of the justice system. Joined by: David Gura, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, David Jolly, Katherine Steele, Andrew Weissmann, Alex Wagner, Judge J. Michael Luttig, and David Enrich.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's rage-filled speech at the Justice Department, Elon Musk continuing to overhaul the government amid backlash, and the public booing of JD Vance at the Kennedy Center.Joined by: Elizabeth Oyer, Vaughn Hillyard, Andrew Weissmann, Basil Smikle, Michael Steele, Ryan Nobles, Angelo Carusone, Tim Miller, Eddie Glaude, Marc Elias, and Pablo Torre.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's open defiance of a judge's order to stop deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, his baseless claims that Biden's preemptive pardons are invalid, and the concerns expressed by three fired CDC workers over DOGE cuts.Joined by: Mattathias Schwartz; Andrea Flores; Andrew Weissmann; Claire McCaskill; Amb. Michael McFaul; Jacob Soboroff; Mara Gay; Eddie Glaude; David Folkenflik; and Sarah Boim, Abigail Tighe and Stephanie Tran, who were all fired from the CDC during recent DOGE cuts.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the phone call between President Trump and Putin, growing fears from economists over a possible impending recession, the DOGE takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, protesting federal employees who – despite a court ordered return – are now being placed on "administrative leave," Trump's escalating threat on the rule of law, and the rare pushback he got from Supreme Court Justice John Robert – AND live coverage of the NASA astronauts splashing down to earth after more than nine months in space. Joined by: Michael Crowley, Charlie Sykes, John Brennan, David Gura, Liam Scott, Andrew Weissmann, Tim Miller, Jacob Soboroff, Judge Esther Salas, and Chris Sembroski.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump tariff plans sowing chaos in the global economy and the Pentagon removing webpages on war heroes. Joined by: Anthony Scaramucci, David Jolly, David Gura, Kristy Greenberg, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Alex Isenstadt, Amy McGrath, Basil Smikle, Mara Gay, Evelyn Farkas, Ben Rhodes, and Marc Elias.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on Trump's executive order dismantling the Department of Education, angry voters confronting Republican lawmakers, and the Trump administration's continued attacks against the judiciary.  Joined by: Sheria Smith, Angelo Carusone, Chasten Buttigieg, Rep. Jason Crow, Mini Timmaraju, Harry Litman, Claire McCaskill, and John Heilemann.

Nicolle Wallace discusses new reporting that the Pentagon was planning to brief Elon Musk on military plans for a possible conflict with China, the ‘Fighting Oligarchy' tour's huge crowds while Republicans get heckled by dissatisfied voters, law firms and universities bending to the president's demands, and more.Joined by: Julian Barnes, Rev. Al Sharpton, General Barry McCaffrey, Rep. Jim Himes, Mitch Landrieu, Mike Schmidt, Kristy Greenberg, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and Allison Riggs.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on the D.C. appeals court hearing into Trump's deportation flights, the administration's careless handling of national security intel, and Trump's escalating attacks on the rule of law. Joined by: Lisa Rubin, Jacob Soboroff, Claire McCaskill, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Charlie Sykes, Gov. Andy Beshear, Mary McCord, Harry Litman, Michele Norris, Eddie Glaude, Rep. Jason Crow, and Michael Crowley.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the continued fallout over the Atlantic's bombshell reporting that their editor was added to a group chat where U.S. national security officials discussed military operations, as senators get to question some of the members of the chat on Capitol Hill, as well as the Trump administration's defiance of the judicial branch in its quest to deport Venezuelan nationals without due process, and more. Joined by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, former National Security Advisor Susan Rice, Tyler Pager, Cait Conley, Amanda Carpenter, Lee Gelernt, Mondaire Jones, and Phil Holsinger, Zerlina Maxwell, and Angelo Carusone.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Carol Leonnig, Tim Miller, Paul Rieckhoff, Sen. Mark Kelly, Annie Karni, Luke Broadwater, Rep. Jim Himes, Sam Stein, Harry Litman, Marc Elias, and Martin O'Malley.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on growing national security concerns following The Atlantic's bombshell Signal reporting, the icy reaction to JD and Usha Vance's visit to Greenland, and Trump's latest move to instill fear on college campuses. Joined by: Peter Baker, John Brennan, David Jolly, Chioma Chukwu, Rep. Robert Garcia, Molly Hunter, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Kristy Greenberg, Rick Stengel, Elie Mystal, and Alex Wagner.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the major law firms fighting back against the Trump administration's targeting, Republicans sweating over House margins, the continuing immigration crackdown on foreign-born college students over their activism, Vice President JD Vance's trip to Greenland, and more. Joined by: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Glenn Thrush, Anthony Coley, Vaughn Hillyard, Anthony Carusone, Cornell Belcher, Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, Allen Orr, David Rothkopf, Ian Sams, Tim Miller, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Philip Crowther.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump defending his administration amid the Signal group chat controversy, the economic repercussions of looming reciprocal tariffs, and Trump's latest attempt to overhaul the Department of Justice.Joined by: Shane Harris, Claire McCaskill, Noah Shachtman, Shaquille Brewster, Charlie Sykes, Anne Applebaum, Eddie Glaude, Fiona Hill, and Harry Litman.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the new information on questionable privacy decisions made by Trump administration national security officials as fallout continues from Signalgate, Senator Cory Booker's marathon speech on the Senate floor, while Trump shows no signs of stopping his targeting of law firms that employ his perceived critics as another one capitulates, and more. Joined by: Sen. Chris Murphy, Mike Schmidt, Mary McCord, Kristy Greenberg, Nick Miroff, Tim Miller, Marc Elias, John Heilemann, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's unveiling of expansive new tariffs, including a universal 10% tariff on all imports, and the renewed energy in the democratic base following Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking speech.Joined by Matt Dowd, Claire McCaskill, Rev. Al Sharpton, David Gura, Vaughn Hillyard, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Everett Kelley, Basil Smikle, Mini Timmaraju, Andrew Weissmann, and Graydon Carter.

Nicolle Wallace on stock markets plummeting as Trump's tariffs wreak havoc across the global economy. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Steve Rattner, Gene Sperling, Charlie Sykes, Marc Elias, Kristy Greenberg, Mitch Landrieu, Sarah Longwell, Derek Thompson, and Tim Miller.

Nicolle Wallace on U.S. markets nosediving as China retaliates against Trump's tariffs, and the irrevocable damage done to America's global standing. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Charlotte Howard, David Jolly, Michael Linden, Lisa Rubin, Rep. Jim Himes, John Heilemann, Amanda Carpenter, Ben Rhodes, and Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow.

Nicolle Wallace on the continued economic crisis created by Trump's sweeping tariffs, the many forms of his revenge politics, and rising national security fears as the Trump administration weakens U.S. cyberdefenses. Joined by: Stephanie Ruhle, David Gura, Michael Lewis, Mike Schmidt, Andrew Weissmann, Eddie Glaude, Amy McGrath, and Denver Riggleman.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the continued market volatility as the White House doubles down on a 104% tariff rate for China, the Supreme Court's latest rulings on Trump's deportation tactics, the Department of Justice's retribution against its own lawyers as they struggle to defend Trump's policies in court, and more.Joined by: Tim Miller, Charlotte Howard, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Kristy Greenberg, Mack Schroeder, Claire McCaskill, Glenn Thrush, and John Brennan.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration reducing tariffs on most countries while increasing tariffs on China to 125% and Trump signing new executive orders targeting two former officials. Joined by: Jason Furman, Michael Crowley, John Heilemann, Steve Liesman, Sarah Longwell, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, Sean Patrick Maloney, Tim Miller, and Basil Smikle.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's volatility continuing to fuel economic turmoil nationwide, Democrats raising insider trading questions around Trump's tariff announcements, and new fears of authoritarianism after Trump's calls for probes into former aides.Joined by: Steve Liesman, Tyler Pager, Gene Sperling, Tim O'Brien, Richard Painter, Sen. Adam Schiff, Anne Applebaum, Andrew Weissmann, Claire McCaskill, and Alex Wagner.

Nicolle Wallace on continuing market volatility amid Trump's trade war with China and the Supreme Court upholding a federal judge's order requiring the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a mistakenly deported Maryland father. Joined by: Stephanie Ruhle, Ben Rhodes, Gillian Tett, Steve Liesman, Mitch Landrieu, Pablo Torre, Kristy Greenberg, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Judge Esther Salas.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's open defiance of the Supreme Court, calls to investigate Washington D.C.'s acting U.S. Attorney, and the harrowing arson attack at Governor Josh Shapiro's home this past weekend. Joined by: Vaughn Hillard, Andrew Weissmann, Judge J. Michael Luttig, Brendan Ballou, Frank Figliuzzi, Charlie Sykes, Sue Gordon, and Alex Gibney.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest in the case of mistakenly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia as the government continues to refuse to return him to the United States, Harvard University's decision to fight back against the Trump administration, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's financial disclosures, and more. Joined by: Laurence Tribe, Claire McCaskill, Andrew Weissmann, Allen Orr, Lisa Rubin, Elizabeth Bumiller, Basil Smikle, Mini Timmaraju, Kristy Greenberg, and Annie Karni.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's handling of the economy deteriorating consumer confidence, massive crowds showing up for Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders' ‘Fighting Oligarchy' tour, and the Trump administration's escalating war on law firms. Joined by: Steve Liesman, David Frum, Mara Gay, Derek Thompson, John Heilemann, Mike Schmidt, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, and Rina Gandhi.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the frightening reality for those who stand up to the Trump administration, and the latest on the deadly shooting at Florida State University.Joined by: Steve Liesman, Gene Sperling, Mitch Landrieu, Frank Figliuzzi, Andrew Weissmann, Anne Applebaum, Luke Broadwater, Angelo Carusone, and Tim Miller.

Nicolle Wallace on U.S. intelligence contradicting Trump's justification for mass deportations, Sen. Chris Van Hollen's press conference upon his return from El Salvador, and an influx of donations to Harvard University in the face of its stand against Trump.

Nicolle Wallace on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, known as "the people's pope," for his championing of humanity and advocacy for the marginalized. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Courtney Kube, Frank Kendall, Anthea Butler, Christopher White, Lee Gelernt, Dahlia Lithwick, Vaughn Hillyard, Jon Meacham, and Mike Barnicle.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the now characteristic instability of the second Trump term's impact on the markets and confidence in America abroad, new reporting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified information in yet another group chat including his wife, the more than two hundred college presidents rebuking "government overreach," and more.Joined by: Steve Liesman, Derek Thompson, David Jolly, Ty Cobb, Courtney Kube, Luke Broadwater, Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Steve Anderson, Claire McCaskill, Mike Schmidt, and Harry Litman.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump and Musk's continued gutting of the State Department and USAID amid low approval ratings, Trump's softened tone on China tariffs and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and the White House's repeated resistance to comply with court orders. Joined by: Michael Crowley, Andrew Natsios, David Graham, David Gura, Tim Miller, Rep. Dan Goldman, Marc Elias, Ryan Reilly, and the hosts of MSNBC's new show "The Weeknight" Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders Townsend.

Nicolle Wallace on the political price of Trump's handling of the U.S. economy, the Trump family's increased efforts to profit from cryptocurrency, and dire circumstances in Ukraine as the Trump administration attempts to secure a peace deal.  Joined by: Robert Armstrong, Sarah Longwell, David Gura, David Yaffe-Bellany, Amb. Michael McFaul, Ben Rhodes, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Kevin Baron, and Harry Litman.

Nicolle Wallace on retailers bracing for empty shelves and supply chain issues due to Trump's tariffs, FBI agents arresting a county judge in Milwaukee, and Trump targeting Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. Joined by: Robert Armstrong, Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann, Perry Stein, Mini Timmaraju, Rev. Al Sharpton, Eddie Glaude, Brendan Ballou, Courtney Kube, and Isaac Stanley-Becker.

Melissa Murray – in for Nicolle Wallace – on Trump's falling approval ratings, universities banding together to resist the Trump administration, and Governor JB Pritzker's powerful call to action. Joined by: Sam Stein, Claire McCaskill, David Jolly, Leah Litman, Caleb Silver, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, Susanne Craig, Emily Glazer, Kristy Greenberg, Eddie Glaude, Amb. Michael McFaul, Mallory McMorrow.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the 100 day mark in President Donald Trump's second term as he loses ground with voters on the economy, the shocking results of the Canadian election that became a referendum on America, the continued attacks on federal workers by the Trump administration, and much more. Joined by: Senator Mark Kelly, Jacob Soboroff, Ashley Parker, David Gura, Charlie Sykes, Richard Madan, Alanah Odoms, Jasmine Garsd, Angelo Carusone, Tim Miller, Mary McCord, and Stacey Young.

Ali Velshi – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the economic fallout of Trump's tariffs as a new GDP report shows the economy shrunk, updates in the Kilmar Abrego deportation case, a judge's decision to free the Columbia graduate student detained at an interview in his naturalization process, and more. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Justin Wolfers, Catherine Rampell, Basil Smikle, Rep. Jason Crow, Mara Gay, Allen Orr, Nick Miroff, Paul Rieckhoff, Lauren Meckler, and Lisa Rubin.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump drowning in the fallout caused by his sweeping tariffs, a federal judge striking down his use of the Alien Enemies Act, and how the fight against Trump has gained momentum across the nation.Joined by: Steve Liesman, Sarah Longwell, Robert Armstrong, Frank Figliuzzi, Rep. Dan Goldman, Dahlia Lithwick, Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann, Lee Gelernt, and Stephanie Ruhle.

Nicolle Wallace on companies warning of higher prices due to Trump's tariffs, his intensifying threats to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status, and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's rebuke of the dangerous rhetoric attempting to intimidate judges nationwide. Joined by: David Gura, Michele Norris, Angelo Carusone, Mike Schmidt, Basil Smikle, Anne Applebaum, Kristy Greenberg, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Devlin Barrett.

Nicolle Wallace on the impending drop in imports at U.S. ports caused by Trump's sweeping tariffs, his call for 100% tariffs on foreign-made films, and Trump questioning his need to uphold the constitution.Joined by: Port of Long Beach CEO Mario Cordero, Claire McCaskill, Mara Gay, Dominic Patten, Eric Lipton, Judge J. Michael Luttig, Andrew Weissmann, Marc Elias, and Dr. Ashish Jha. 

Nicolle Wallace discusses the meeting between new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney amid Donald Trump's escalating trade wars, the impact that's already having on U.S. ports, new reporting on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and more.Joined by: David Gura, Derek Thompson, Susanne Craig, Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann, Alex Ward, retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, and Executive Director of the port of Los Angeles Gene Seroka.

Nicolle Wallace on the impending economic doom fueled by Trump's tariffs on China, reports that the Trump administration will send migrants to Libya and Ukraine, and the recent immigration raids at DC-area restaurants.Joined by: Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, Ryan Petersen, Rep. Jim Himes, Michael Crowley, Marc Elias, Kristy Greenberg, Vaughn Hillyard, Shawn Townsend, and Dr. Michael Anderson.

Nicolle Wallace on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, the nationwide crisis of masculinity, and the warning signs for America's democracy.  Joined by: Chris Jansing, Mike Barnicle, Christopher White, Steve Liesman, Scott Galloway, Tim Miller, and Charlie Sykes. 

Nicolle Wallace on widespread damage to the U.S. brand caused by the Trump administration, the chilling arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka at an ICE facility in New Jersey, and the Supreme Court justices speaking out in defense of the judiciary amid relentless attacks against the legal system. Joined by: Maria Aspan, Rev. Al Sharpton, Angelo Carusone, Lee Gelernt, Paul Grimm, John Heilemann, Mini Timmaraju, Rep. Robert Menendez, and Lucan Way.

Nicolle Wallace on the trade agreement reached between the U.S. and China, Trump's plans to accept a luxury jet gifted from Qatar, and the administration's threat to arrest three members of Congress after a confrontation with ICE agents outside of an immigration detention facility in New Jersey. Joined by: Jacob Soboroff, Maria Aspan, Fmr. Senator Jon Tester, Alex Wagner, Glenn Thrush, Marc Elias, Eddie Glaude, and Rick Stengel.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Donald Trump's first major international trip to Saudi Arabia while he faces scrutiny from all sides over his administration's plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, his deal with China on tariffs, the growing backlash over his extreme immigration policies, his hostile takeover of the Library of Congress, and more.Joined by: Senator Chris Murphy, Sam Stein, Luke Broadwater, David Gura, Daniel Schuman, Rep. Joseph Morelle, Lee Gelernt, Matt Dowd, Charlie Sykes, and Pablo Torre.

Nicolle Wallace on the firing of two of the National Intelligence Council's top officials, Pete Buttigieg's message for Americans at an Iowa town hall, and Trump's trip to the Middle East. Joined by: Carol Leonnig, John Brennan, Judge J. Michael Luttig, Gene Seroka, Tim Miller, Lis Smith, Basil Smikle, Angelo Carusone, Anne Applebaum, and Amanda Carpenter.

Nicolle Wallace on the Supreme Court hearing arguments on Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship, the FBI folding the public corruption squad, and Walmart hiking prices due to Trump's tariffs. Joined by: Andrew Weissmann, Melissa Murray, Mary McCord, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Steve Liesman, David Frum, Claire McCaskill, and Sarah Longwell.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's lack of tariff deals despite his promises, low consumer sentiment amid rising fears of inflation, and the MAGA infighting causing trouble for Trump.Joined by: Justin Wolfers, Charlie Sykes, Lisa Rubin, John Brennan, Mike Schmidt, Maria Aspan, Rev. Al Sharpton, Tim Miller, Allen Orr, and Kristy Greenberg.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump sparring with Walmart after tariff price hike warnings and Former FBI Director James Comey speaks out after being questioned by the Secret Service over a social media post. Joined by: Charlotte Howard, David Gura, Claire McCaskill, Fmr. FBI Director James Comey, Julian Barnes, Ben Rhodes, Amb. William Taylor, and Chasten Buttigieg.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the politicization of the Department of Justice after they charged a New Jersey congresswoman, Donald Trump's latest comments on the war in Ukraine after his phone call with Putin, Elon Musk's announcement that he plans to do less political spending, the companies preparing to raise prices due to tariffs, and more.Joined by: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Alex Wagner, David Jolly, John Hudson, Anne Applebaum, Derek Thompson, Charlie Sykes, Teddy Schleifer, Matt Dowd, and Mary McCord. 

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's peddling of false "white genocide" claims in an Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, an administration official's effort to rewrite intelligence, and the Justice Department's investigation into Andrew Cuomo. Joined by: Michael Crowley, Eddie Glaude, Rick Stengel, Mike Schmidt, Rep. Jim Himes, Andrew Weissmann, John Heilemann, Basil Smikle, Lisa Rubin, Justin Wolfers, and Tim Miller.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Ted Deutch, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, Mike Schmidt, and Amb. Bridget Brink. Michele Norris hosts the second hour and is joined by Tim Miller, Rep. Sam Liccardo, Jake Lahut, and Jendayi E. Frazer.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's reignited tariff threats, the ongoing fight between the Trump administration and the judicial branch, and Bruce Springsteen's roadmap on standing up to Trump. Joined by: Christine Romans, Justin Wolfers, David Jolly, Dr. Jeremy Faust, Andrew Weissmann, Angelo Carusone, Marc Elias, Teddy Schleifer, Dominic Patten, and Claire McCaskill. 

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Nicolle Wallace on Trump's tariff whiplash creating chaos and confusion for small business owners, the administration's escalating attacks on Harvard University, and the rank corruption of a new Trump-centered private club opening in Washington.Joined by: Justin Wolfers, David Frum, Cornell Belcher, Dr. Jeremy Faust, Evan Osnos, Basil Smikle, Claire McCaskill, and Jonah Brom

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's controversial pardons for political allies, the alarming spike in threats against federal judges, and another legal setback for Trump in his targeting of law firms. Joined by: Harry Litman, Elizabeth Oyer, Alex Wagner, Nicholas Kristof, Judge J. Michael Luttig, Judge Esther Salas, and Marc Elias.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's tariff troubles in court, global fallout from DOGE imposed USAID cuts, and blowback from constituents at GOP town halls.Joined by: Charlotte Howard, Robert Armstrong, Mary McCord, Charlie Sykes, Antonia Hylton, Pablo Torre, Brett Murphy, Eddie Glaude, Tyler Pager and Sam Stein. 

Nicolle Wallace on the likelihood of Trump fulfilling his "90 deals in 90 days" promise, new reporting from The New York Times on Elon Musk's alleged drug use on the campaign trail, and a GOP senator's shocking response to Medicaid cuts.Joined by: Maria Aspan, Justin Wolfers, Tim Miller, Megan Twohey, John Heilemann, Angelo Carusone, Rev. Al Sharpton, Rep. Jamie Raskin, M. Gessen

Nicolle Wallace on Trump doubling down on tariffs despite pushback, benefits for law firms who stood up to intimidation from the White House, and Ukraine's large scale attack on Russian airbases. Joined by: David Gura, Justin Wolfers, Sarah Longwell, Mitch Landrieu, Marc Elias, Mike Schmidt, Ryan Reilly, John Brennan, Claire McCaskill and Amb. Michael McFaul.

Nicolle Wallace on testing the independence of federal watchdogs, Democrats searching for ways to counter Trump 2.0, and a moving new memoir from Molly Jong-Fast.Joined by: Miles Taylor, Amanda Carpenter, Barbara McQuade, Michael Bender, Joe Walsh, Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Molly Jong-Fast.

Nicolle Wallace on the Congressional Budget Office's bleak assessment of Trump's megabill, how Trump's tariffs are hurting supply chain industries, and how Pete Hegseth is working to erase civil rights history.Joined by: Scott Horsely, Mitch Landrieu, Tim Miller, Jacob Soboroff, Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Alex Wagner, Ryan Nobles, Charlie Sykes, Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten, Paul Rieckhoff, and Ukraine National Baseball Team pitcher Andrii Boiko.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump and Elon Musk's escalating public feud, Republicans attempting to undermine the CBO's credibility, and the latest iteration of Trump's travel ban. Joined by: Teddy Schleifer, Angelo Carusone, Mara Gay, Courtenay Brown, Allen Orr, Kristy Greenberg, David Jolly, Rep. Jim Himes, and Andy Hazelton.

Nicolle Wallace on Kilmar Abrego Garcia being faced with criminal charges upon his return to the U.S., the stakes of Trump and Musk's ugly public breakup, and thousands of veterans rallying in DC today to protest the Trump Administration's proposed cuts to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Joined by: Lisa Rubin, Harry Litman, Tim Miller, Matt Dowd, Tyler Pager, Kyle Lewis, Rev. Al Sharpton, Paul Rieckhoff, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Lee Gelernt, and Mike Schmidt.

Nicolle Wallace on the fourth consecutive day of protests against mass deportation in Southern California, including Trump's latest move to mobilize 700 Marines to Los Angeles.Joined by: Jacob Soboroff, John Brennan, Claire McCaskill, former ICE Chief of Staff Jason Houser, Rep. Jimmy Panetta, Major General Randy Manner, John Heilemann, Eddie Glaude, Gadi Schwartz, and Denver Riggleman.

Nicolle Wallace and Alicia Menendez tag team today's Deadline White House and discuss Trump's escalating military response to the protests in Los Angeles as well as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s gutting of the CDC advisory board. Joined by: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Jacob Soboroff, Charlie Sykes, Elizabeth Findell, retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, David Noriega, Mary McCord, Angelo Carusone, and Dr. Vin Gupta.

Nicolle Wallace on Governor Newsom slamming Trump in a major address, Trump's politicization of the military, and Trump's weaponization of the Justice Department against his perceived enemies.  Joined by: Jacob Soboroff, Sen. Tim Kaine, Steve Anderson, Mara Gay, Justin Wolfers, Tom Nichols, Paul Rieckhoff, Eddie Glaude, and Marc Elias.

Nicolle Wallace on the forcible removal and handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference today, reactions from outraged Democratic lawmakers, and the stunning moment's implications. Joined by: Jacob Soboroff, Tim Miller, Sarah Longwell, Ben Rhodes, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Mikie Sherill, Rep. Robert Garcia, Maj. Gen. Randy Manner, Charlie Sykes, Justina Machado, and Alicia Menendez.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Jacob Soboroff, Melissa Murray, Tim Miller, Rep. Jim Himes, Michael Crowley, Tom Nichols, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Amy McGrath, Rev. Al Sharpton, Frank Kendall, and Eleni Kounalakis.

Nicolle Wallace on this past weekend's nationwide wave of mass "No Kings" protests, fears of increasing political violence after the tragic murder of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and the ethical questions surrounding Trump's latest business ventures. Joined by: Tim Miller, Claire McCaskill, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Jacob Soboroff, Ben Rhodes, Richard Painter, Mike Schmidt, Harry Litman, Kristy Greenberg, and Alexandra Berzon.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest from a court hearing the case on whether Trump's National Guard takeover in California is constitutional, an NYC mayoral candidate detained by ICE officials today, updates on Trump's posturing on intervention in the Middle East, Senator Mike Lee confronted by colleagues over his posts about the Minnesota shooting, more discontent over Trump's handling of the economy, and E. Jean Carroll's new book. Joined by: E. Jean Carroll, Jacob Soboroff, Sarah Longwell, John Heilemann, Ben Rhodes, Gene Sperling, Matt Dowd, Charlotte Howard, and Kristy Greenberg.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump base clashing over U.S. involvement in Iran, Trump's on again, off again ICE policies creating confusion, and Former President Barack Obama's warning for the nation.Joined by: Alex Wagner, John Brennan, Mark Mazzetti, Carol Leonnig, Sen. Elissa Slotkin. Marc Elias, Tim Miller, and Justin Wolfers.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on how Trump is weighing U.S. military action in Iran, the administration's continuing immigration crackdown in Los Angeles, and America's top CEOs issuing the worst economic outlook since 2020. Joined by: Helene Cooper, David Frum, Claire McCaskill, Angelo Carusone, Jacob Soboroff, Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Michael Crowley, Tom Nichols, Lt. Gen. Stephen Twitty, Alex Jacquez, Charlie Sykes, Catherine Rampell, and Michael Eric Dyson.

Nicolle Wallace on the uproar from Trump's base over the Iran conflict, rising threats of political violence, and ICE raid whiplash scaring off workers and closing businesses.Joined by: Michael Crowley, Ned Price, Eddie Glaude, Paul Rieckhoff, Amanda Carpenter, Jacob Soboroff, Lindsay Toczylowski, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Kevin Blackistone.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's decision to strike Iran, fractures forming within the MAGA coalition as the anti-intervention wing criticizes Trump's Iran approach, and the alarming footage of masked border patrol agents brutally detaining the father of three U.S. Marines. Joined by: Mark Mazzetti, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Courtney Kube, Tim Miller, Steve Liesman, Sue Gordon, Ben Rhodes, John Brennan, Dara Lind, Eddie Glaude, and Jacob Soboroff.

Nicolle Wallace discusses brand new reporting on the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facility as President Donald Trump lashes out at both Iran and Israel, his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the latest example of the administration's cruel immigration policy going viral, a whistleblower's claim about a top DOJ official, and more.Joined by:  Rep. Jason Crow, Courtney Kube, Michael Crowley, Ned Price, Justin Wolfers, Charlie Sykes, Alejandro Barranco, Jacob Soboroff, Ian Bassin, and Mike Schmidt.

Nicolle Wallace on the GOP's continued disregard for the impact of Medicaid cuts, the stunning result of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, and the Trump administration's plan to limit Congress's access to classified information. Joined by: Sarah Longwell, Tim Miller, Basil Smikle, Sen. Chris Murphy, Tom Nichols, Paul Rieckhoff, Marc Elias, and Kristy Greenberg.

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration's claim that Iran's nuclear program has been obliterated, a blow from the Senate Parliamentarian to the Republican spending bill, and one Democratic senator's new "economic war plan".Joined by: Courtney Kube, Julian Barnes, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Vaughn Hillyard, Mitch Landrieu, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Amanda Carpenter, Jacob Soboroff and Andrea Flores.

Nicolle Wallace on the Supreme Court curbing the injunction that blocked Trump's birthright citizenship plan, the University of Virginia president resigning under pressure from the Trump administration, and Gov. Gavin Newsom's defamation lawsuit against Fox News.Joined by: Andrew Weissmann, Melissa Murray, Dahlia Lithwick, Mike Schmidt, Laurel Rosenhall, Harry Litman, Rev. Al Sharpton, Cecelia Wang, and Russ and Kaitlyn Miln, family of Donna Kashanian. 

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on the division in the Republican Party as Trump's megabill reaches the Senate floor, continued ICE raids in Los Angeles stoking fear, and the Trump administration's plan to build a national citizenship data system.Joined by: Vaughn Hillyard, Charlie Sykes, Cornell Belcher, Angelo Carusone, Jacob Soboroff, Andrea Flores, Sen. Cory Booker, Eddie Glaude, Kim Atkins Stohr, Marc Elias, John Hudson, and Justin Wolfers.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses Senate Republicans passing Trump's megabill despite its unpopularity even among the GOP, the updates from Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' trial as the jury says they cannot decide on the racketeering charge, and more. Joined by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Tim Miller, Claire McCaskill, Sam Stein, State Rep. J.D. Scholten, Jose Javier Rodriguez, Anthony Coley, Lisa Rubin, Rehema Ellis, Kristy Greenberg, Charles Coleman, Amanda Carpenter and Michele Norris.

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on Republicans scrambling to get support for Trump's megabill, Paramount agreeing to pay $16 million to settle with Trump, and the latest on the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial.Joined by: Rep. Madeleine Dean, Mychael Schnell, Mara Gay, Marc Elias, Alexis McGill Johnson, Kristy Greenberg, Tim Heaphy, Tim Miller, Basil Smikle, Juanita Tolliver, and Russ Buettner.

Alicia Menendez - in for Nicolle Wallace - on the passage of Trump's tax and spending megabill, flooding at the brand new detention center in the Florida Everglades, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries' record breaking speech. Joined by: Melanie Zanona, David Jolly, Zerlina Maxwell, Teddy Schleifer, Matt Dixon, Alex Jacquez, Angelo Carusone, Julian Castro, Tom Nichols, Jasmine Garsd, Jose Antonio Vargas, and Harry Litman.

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Nicolle Wallace on the devastating floods in Central Texas, Trump blasting Elon Musk's announcement of a new political party, and the rising economic uncertainty as Trump's trade war chaos ramps up. Joined by: Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez, Matt Dowd, Ryan Chandler, Claire McCaskill, Angelo Carusone, Robert Armstrong, Eamon Javers, Vaughn Hillyard, Eddie Glaude, Ronn Easton, and Kirsten Beachy.

Nicolle Wallace discusses President Donald Trump's political problem after his coalition splinters over the DOJ memo dismissing Jeffrey Epstein conspiracies, Trump's 180 on Ukraine support, alarm bells over Emil Bove's nomination to a lifetime judicial appointment, the latest in Trump's broken promises as he continues to wage an incoherent trade war, and more.Joined by: John Heilemann, Michael Steele, Glenn Thrush, Anne Applebaum, Daniel Toomey, Charles Work, Barbara McQuade, Basil Smikle, Josh Dawsey, and Tyler Pager.

Nicolle Wallace on the DOJ opening criminal investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey and Trump setting more tariff ultimatums for trading partners.Joined by: Former CIA Director John Brennan, Marc Elias, Julian Barnes, David Gura, Alex Wagner, Michael Feinberg, Mike Schmidt, Charlie Sykes, and Paul Rieckhoff.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's attempted attack on the rule of law by launching investigations into former intelligence officials, a ruling blocking the administration's order restricting birthright citizenship, and how the White House continues to weaponize tariffs to rebalance global influence.Joined by: Shane Harris, Andrew Weissmann, Cody Wofsy, Claire McCaskill, Cornell Belcher, Michael Crowley, Justin Wolfers, Angelo Carusone, Harry Litman and Kristy Greenberg.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Adam Goldman, Michael Feinberg, Sue Gordon, Vaughn Hillyard, Rev. Al Sharpton, John Heilemann, Mitch Landrieu, Charlie Sykes, Michele Norris, Ian Bassin, and Dr. Irwin Redlener.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Glenn Thrush, Julie Brown, Claire McCaskill, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Marc Elias, Youman Wilder, Kevin Blackistone, and David Frum. 

Nicolle Wallace discusses the mess of Trump's own making as his staunchest allies seem to break with him over Epstein, the rising unpopularity of his inhumane immigration tactics, a new inflation report that shows the real impacts of his trade war, the coalition of judges warning about Emil Bove's nomination, and more. Joined by: John Heilemann, Sam Stein, Charlotte Howard, Carol Leonnig, Kim Atkins Stohr, Eddie Glaude, Judge Nancy Gertner, and Rick Stengel.

Joined by: David Gilbert, Charlie Sykes, Alex Wagner, Michele Norris, Sen. Cory Booker, Marc Elias, Angelo Carusone and Sarah Longwell. 

Nicolle Wallce on the DOJ firing Maurene Comey, a prosecutor of Jeffery Epstein and the daughter of James Comey, Trump facing mounting pressure from MAGA over the Epstein case, and Senate Judiciary Democrats walking out of Emil Bove's judicial nomination vote. Joined by: Mike Schmidt, David French, Kristy Greenberg, Claire McCaskill, Sean Patrick Maloney, John Heilemann, Maya Wiley, Tyler Pager, and Rep. Robert Garcia.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Perry Stein, Tim Miller, Angelo Carusone, Rich Logis, Lisa Rubin, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Harry Litman, Molly Jong-Fast, Rev. Al Sharpton, and David Folkenflik.

Nicolle Wallace on Donald Trump's struggle to move past the Epstein fallout, Tulsi Gabbard bringing 2016's "RussaGate" back into the spotlight, and a former Air Force Secretary sounding the alarm over fear tactics being used by the Trump administration.Joined by: Mike Schmidt, Tim Heaphy, Tim Miller, John Brennan, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Michele Norris, Eddie Glaude, and former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Glenn Thrush, Tara Palmeri, Claire McCaskill, Harry Litman, Anne Applebaum, Rep. Jim Himes, Tom Nichols, Miles Taylor, Molly Jong-Fast, and Rick Stengel.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Jonathan Chait, Alex Wagner, Andrew Weissmann, Michele Norris, Angelo Carusone, Sam Stein, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, and Paul Rieckhoff. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Vaughn Hillyard, Harry Litman, Glenn Thrush, Beto O'Rourke, Dominic Patten, Michael Grynbaum, Charlie Sykes, and Ian Bassin.

Nicolle Wallace on the second day of DOJ interviews with Maxwell for the second day, the FCC approving the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger, and how smaller law firms are challenging the Trump administration's agenda.Joined by: Julie K. Brown, Andrew Weissmann, Tim Miller, Angelo Carusone, Cornell Belcher, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Rev. Al Sharpton, John Heilemann, Mike Schmidt, and Traci Feit Love. 

Nicolle Wallace is joined by John Heilemann, Emily Davies, Ben Rhodes, Texas State Rep. James Talarico, Molly Jong-Fast, John Hudson, and Bob Kitchen.

Nicolle Wallace discusses Trump's strange comments about one of Jeffrey Epstein's most prominent victims, late night comedy's refusal to backdown on Trump's Epstein connection, new reporting from inside New York City's immigration court, Emil Bove's nomination hurdling towards confirmation despite more whistleblowers, and more.Joined by: Sen. Dick Durbin, Sam Stein, Claire McCaskill, Tara Palmeri, Marc Santia, Chris O'Leary, Jacob Soboroff, Andrew Weissmann, Charlie Sykes, and Dominic Patten.

Nicolle Wallace on the multiplying questions around Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, Trump criticizing Jerome Powell during a bill signing, and the Senate confirmation of Emil Bove for a lifelong seat on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.Joined by: Julie K. Brown, Angelo Carusone, Ankush Khardori, Steve Liesman, Maria Aspan, Marc Elias, Mitch Landrieu, Kristy Greenberg and Associate Justice Allison Riggs. 

Stephanie Ruhle – in for Nicolle Wallace – on the stunning plea from the family of a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, Trump's new tariffs going into effect tomorrow, and a new report highlighting the increased force used by immigration officers. Joined by: Lisa Rubin, Tim Miller, Kristy Greenberg, Ron Insana, Gene Sperling, Neal Katyal, Nicole Foy, Lee Gelernt, Michele Norris, Rick Stengel, and Michael Fanone.

Stephanie Ruhle – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Peter Baker, Dan Nathan, Gene Sperling, Sen. Adam Schiff, David Enrich, Mara Gay, Sam Stein, Matthew Dowd, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Elizabeth Castillo.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by Sam Stein, Vaughn Hillyard, Charlie Sykes, Steve Liesman, Ben Rhodes, Eddie Glaude, State Rep. John Bucy, Lisa Rubin, and Jacob Soboroff.

Nicolle Wallace covers the latest in developments on the Epstein Scandal and Trump's flailing attempts to change the subject. August 5th, 2025: After a letter from Epstein victims condemning the latest push by the Department of Justice to release transcripts, Nicolle Wallace unpacks their reactions with Tara Palmeri and just how the White House press corps is covering it – or not – with the New York Times' Tyler Pager. Plus, she deals with pushback to Trump's agenda outside the beltway – from angry GOP town halls to Texas Democrats fighting back. State Rep. James Talarico joins to give us the latest. Texas Rep. James Talarico, Tara Palmeri, Claire McCaskill, Kristy Greenberg, Tyler Pager, Angelo Carusone, Matt Dowd, Molly Jong-Fast

As the Epstein Scandal continues to unfold, victims decry the Trump administration's handling of the case. Nicolle Wallace and our top experts ponder why top Trump administration officials are meeting to discuss strategy without some of the most important people affected by Epstein – the victims. Plus, she and our experts unpack the gerrymandering efforts in Texas and new polling that highlights Trump's growing unpopularity. 

As Donald Trump's long-promised tariffs go into effect, business leaders are bending over backwards to appease him. Nicolle Wallace and our team of experts work through the political and economic impacts of Trump's trade war. Plus, federal judges warn about threats they've received since Trump's presidency and Trump's growing frustration as his Epstein distraction tactics fail.

In a dark new era for the Justice Department, the FBI has begun ousting longtime officials previously involved in Trump-related investigations. Nicolle is joined by retired FBI agent Christopher O'Leary and legal veteran Andrew Weissmann to discuss this latest attack on the rule of law. Plus, Ghislaine Maxwell is barred from training service dogs after being moved to a minimum-security prison camp. 

As the scandal over the unreleased Epstein files continues to unfold, the Trump administration contradicts themselves: is there nothing in the files, as the president claims, or are they really being withheld to protect Democratic politicians, as his VP said? Nicolle discusses with Andrew Weissmann, Michelle Goldberg and more. The panel also covers Trump's power grab of Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department.Nicolle Wallace speaks to economist Justin Wolfers and others about export taxes and American dissatisfaction with the economy. Eddie Glaude  and David Firestone discuss "Trump's cultural revolution" – including the administration's chilling move to censor and amend exhibits at the Smithsonian.

As boots hit the ground in Washington D.C., Nicolle Wallace turns to military leaders to help understand what this executive action means for the people of the city and the U.S. military more broadly. Plus she discusses Trump's pick to head the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Republican who got a tongue lashing from his constituents, and more.Another GOP congressman faces heat from constituents and Nicolle Wallace discusses how Democrats can capitalize on that with her panel. And it's Democracy Tuesday with Marc Elias and Melissa Murray as Texas gerrymandering threatens to disenfranchise voters.

4pm: Nicolle Wallace on the map battles are giving Texas Democrats something to fight for, and energizing Democrats in other states to get back into the groove after the stinging defeat of the last election. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) and others join the panel to discuss. Later in the hour, Andrew Weissmann and Michael Schmidt dig into the administration and their supporters latest gambit to distract from the Epstein files. 5pm: Nicolle Wallace discusses American's economic anxieties – due to Trump and Republican's cost raising policies – with president of EMILY's List Jessica Mackler and former Mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu. Later in the hour, the panel discusses Trump's takeover of Washington, DC policing. Ben Rhodes also joins to analyze what WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is calling a "listening exercise" between Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin taking place on Friday.

4pm: Following Governor Gavin Newsom's passionate speech responding to  Texas's mid-decade redistricting effort, Nicolle Wallace and our team of experts discuss how democrats can fight back against the Republican redistricting push. Plus, how protesters are responding to Donald Trump's DC police takeover.5pm: A victim of Jeffrey Epstein joins Nicolle Wallace to speak out about the abuse she suffered and calls for the release of the Epstein files. Plus, our team of experts analyze the various tactics Trump is using to distract from this case and discuss a federal judge's decision to deny the Department of Justice's bid to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury records. 

It's mere hours before Trump is set to hold a conference with Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Nicolle Wallace and our team of experts dissect what's to come in this meeting and how the summit is proving to be a win for Putin alone. Plus, former President Barack Obama commends Texas Democrats for their efforts to combat the GOP gerrymandering efforts in their state. Nicolle and Representative Zoe Lofgren discuss how this affects California and the rest of the nation.

4pm: In a precarious moment for America's global standing, Trump hosts a pivotal multilateral White House meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – this time joined by a group of European leaders – to discuss Ukraine's peace efforts. Just hours before the talks, Russia launched a deadly assault on Ukrainian cities near the border. 5pm: In a precarious moment for America's global standing, Trump hosts a pivotal multilateral White House meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy – this time joined by a group of European leaders – to discuss Ukraine's peace efforts. Nicolle Wallace is joined by former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, and former Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull. 

4pm: Republicans continue to face backlash from their constituents at town halls over Trump's agenda. Nicolle Wallace and her panel of friends dive into the numbers on his administration's approval rating. And later, Nicolle speaks with the former elected Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer about Trump's threat to get rid of mail-in voting. 5pm: The House Oversight Committee says it will get documents from the Department of Justice starting Friday. Nicolle Wallace talks with lawyers and reporters about the ways the scandal continues to haunt Donald Trump. Then later, Nicolle talks through the implications of an in-person meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin with Tom Nichols.

4pm: After returning from their two-week walkout over the Texas GOP's redistricting plan, Texas Democrats continue their protest on home turf while awaiting final passage of the state's new congressional maps. Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds joins Nicolle to provide insight. Plus, Governor Gavin Newsom gives Trump a taste of his own medicine. 5pm: While Republicans struggle with the Epstein scandal, a judge rejects Team Trump's request to unseal grand jury material, undercutting their bid to appear transparent. Legal experts Marc Elias and Mary McCord and MSNBC Senior Contributing Editor Michele Norris join Nicolle to discuss. Plus, newly unredacted filings reveal Fox News hosts prioritized ratings over verified reporting during the 2020 election.

4pm: Alicia Menendez and panel discuss how California lawmakers are fighting fire with fire in response to massive redistricting moves by Texas Republicans. Later in the hour, Basil Smikle and former Senator Claire McCaskill join Alicia to dig into J.D. Vance's trip to Georgia, as he attempts to sell voters on the GOP's "Big, Beautiful Bill".5pm: Alicia Menendez, joined by Jacob Soboroff and panel, discusses resistance from DC citizens over increased ICE presence in the District, after violent altercations. Later in the hour, Kristy Greenberg and Lisa Rubin analyze the Justice Department's imminent roll out of material from the Jeffrey Epstein case to the House Oversight Committee.

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'I don't even care what the charges are': Democracy expert reacts to Trump's weaponization of DOJ; 'We are watching and taking names': Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responds to Trump's threats to Chicago; 'The frog in boiling water': Nicolle Wallace breaks down Trump's escalating attacks on blue cities; Epstein victims react to release of Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts; Kash Patel's enemies list in action': FBI searches home of ex-Trump advisor.

4pm: A ratcheting up pressure campaign on the Federal Reserve: Donald Trump says he's removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Nicolle Wallace discusses the implications for democracy as Trump's second term looks more and more like a descent into authoritarianism. Later, an update on Congress's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and more on the states wading into the redistricting fights. 5pm: Donald Trump's plans to send National Guard troops to more cities as the question becomes just how far it will go. Nicolle Wallace and her panel unpack the haunting and ominous moves – when taken in total – that the administration has made over the last few weeks. Later, Nicolle discusses the administration's latest threat to healthcare, this time as the VA proposes ending abortion access at their hospitals.

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4pm: This afternoon, confusion and chaos at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as the person Trump hand picked to lead the agency is fired by the White house. Nicolle Wallace and our team of political and medical experts break down the impact of her firing and the subsequent resignations at the CDC. Plus, constituents make their displeasure with their Republican representatives known at town halls across the nation.  5pm: From Illinois to California, Democratic governors across the nation are taking the lead in opposing Trump's policies. Nicolle Wallace and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont discuss how Democrats can push back against the Trump administration. Plus, how Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner plans to fight back against federal overreach in his city.

4pm: From coast to coast, Americans are bracing for impact ahead of what could be an expanded federal takeover of U.S. cities. In Chicago, protestors are spending their Labor Day protesting Trump's threats to send national guard troops to their city. Stephanie Ruhle, in for Nicolle Wallace, and our team of political and military experts discuss the Trump administration's plans. Plus, new warnings from former directors of the CDC and an appeals court finds most of Trump's tariffs illegal. 5pm: Numerous Republican lawmakers were on the receiving end of major frustration and anger from their constituents at town halls across the nation. Stephanie Ruhle, in for Nicolle Wallace, and our panel of experts break down the mounting pressure republicans are receiving for aligning with Trump's anti-democratic ways. Plus, Trump's continued attacks on mail-in voting and a preview of this week's episode of "The Best People," featuring Ken Burns.

4pm: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker hits back at Donald Trump's threats to deploy federal troops to Chicago. Nicolle Wallace reacts alongside her panel as Democrats take a new tact of offense on Trump's bogus crime statistics – and Anne Applebaum joins to break down the terrifying implications that invoking emergency powers could have for democracy.5pm: Congress returns with a vengeance as the Epstein scandal becomes a bipartisan issue and GOP Rep. Thomas Massie joins Rep. Ro Khanna to push the DOJ to release the files. And MSNBC's Jacob Soboroff joins to tell the story of a Los Angeles teenager deported just before her senior year of high school that he visited in Guatemala.

Nicole Wallace on the rally for justice held by Jeffrey Epstein's survivors and is joined by one of the advocates who survived his abuse.Nicolle Wallace on a federal appeal court's decision rejecting Trump's declaration of the centuries-old Alien Enemies Act and a new blow in his legal battle against Harvard University.

‘The jig is up': Senator Maria Cantwell on the bi-partisan backlash over Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Clearly looking towards a life after Trump: Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with Trump over Epstein

The August jobs report numbers are out, and they are not pretty. The unemployment rate is up and the labor market has lost tens of thousands of jobs since Trump took office. Nicolle Wallace and our economic and political experts discuss the strain Trump is putting on the economy. Plus, the latest on the Epstein case and Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin joins Nicolle to discuss Trump's broken economic promises and what is next for the Democratic Party.With National Guard troops on the streets of American cities and the military striking down a Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs, Trump has contorted the U.S. military far from its traditional and intended role. Nicolle Wallace, our military experts, and Senator Tammy Duckworth discuss Trump's dramatic expansion of the military to carry out his personal agenda. Plus, how "South Park" is loudly criticizing Trump while other institutions capitulate.

4pm: The House Oversight Committee released what appears to be Donald Trump's birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein featuring his signature as a bombshell New York Times report reveals that JPMorgan Chase financially enabled Epstein. Later in the show, Nicolle discusses the new polling showing a flashing warning sign to Trump on all major issues – and the question of how and if Democrats are capitalizing on it politically.5pm: The Supreme Court just ruled that federal officials in Los Angeles do not need reasonable suspicion in their immigration crackdown – combine that with Trump threatening to use the "Department of WAR" on the city of Chicago and Nicolle Wallace breaks down the implications all of that has for our democracy. Later in the show, Nicolle asks an economist about the impact of Trump's immigration policy of cruelty.

Nicolle Wallace on the release of more documents that tie Donald Trump to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including disturbing images from a decades old "birthday book". Also the public's interest in the Epstein files saga, and how Democrats and select Republicans are making sure the scandal doesn't fade. 

MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk is dead after shooting at Utah university, Manhunt underway after Charlie Kirk shot and killed 

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Today in Utah, a suspect is in custody in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, concluding a two day manhunt. Nicolle Wallace, top Justice reporters and a former FBI Special Agent in Charge discuss the latest on the investigation. Plus new reporting on how Secretary of State Marco Rubio is moving the current administration away from decades of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America.

4pm: Donald Trump and his allies stoke division in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder and blame the ‘radical left' despite evidence refuting that and former Epstein prosecutor Maurene Comey files a new lawsuit against the DOJ over her ouster – Nicolle Wallace discusses all of that with her favorite experts, reporters, and friends. 5pm: Donald Trump continues his campaign to reshape the Federal Reserve while Vladimir Putin enters NATO airspace for the second time. And MSNBC's Jacob Soboroff gives a devastating update to the story of deported honor roll student Nory Sontay Ramos. 

Nicolle Wallace on new details emerging about the brutal murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, as charges are filed against the suspect in custody and Kash Patel's heated testimony to Congress over the Epstein files.

4pm: Today on Capitol Hill, the ousted CDC director Susan Monarez testified to the Senate about her firing and HHS Secretary Kennedy's ask to approve every recommendation of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel, regardless of any scientific evidence. Nicolle Wallace, with our political and medical experts, discuss the impacts of her testimony. Plus, she and our panel of economic experts discuss the Fed's first rate cut in nine months.5pm: On Capitol Hill, House Democrats grilled FBI Director Kash Patel on his handling the Epstein files. One of those representatives, Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman joins Nicolle Wallace, to discuss Patel's evasive answers and his apparent willingness to indulge Trump's unsubstantiated claims that the birthday book is fake. Plus, she and our political experts discuss President Obama's warning of a "political crisis" in the wake of Charlie Kirk's killing.

Nicolle Wallace on the chilling move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely, and what it means for the future of free speech in our country. Nicolle Wallace on Democrats efforts to fight back at burgeoning censorship coming from the Trump administration.

This afternoon on Capitol Hill, Alex Acosta, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, testifies to the House Oversight Committee on the Epstein case. Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia tells Alicia Menendez — in for Nicolle Wallace — what went on in that closed door testimony. Plus, how Donald Trump is threatening free speech and a judge dismissing Trump's lawsuit against the New York Times. The latest play in Trump's revenge might find a U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia fired for refusing to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud. Alicia Menendez — in for Nicolle Wallace — and our panel of political experts discuss Trump's weaponization of the Justice Department. Plus, New York City officials arrested in ICE holding facility protest and the latest targets in the crackdown on free speech.

4pm: Disney announces that Jimmy Kimmel Live will return to television after widespread backlash over his suspension. Nicolle covers what could have lead to the major reversal with media experts and friends. And Carol Leonnig joins Nicolle to unpack her shocking reporting on White House border czar Tom Homan.5pm: After a blistering week of news forcing us to question the state of American democracy, Sue Gordon joins Nicolle to give her perspective. Then later, an Epstein survivor speaks with Nicolle about what she's looking for from the Justice Department after the former prosecutor who secured Epstein a sweetheart plea deal speaks to the House Oversight Committee. And the Trump administration ties tylenol to autism without sufficient scientific evidence.

4pm: New polling from The Washington Post finds most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's handling of many, many issues. Nicolle Wallace and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discuss how Democrats can use this moment in Trump's presidency to fight back. Plus, Nicolle and a panel of political and voting rights experts discuss Former Vice President Kamala Harris throwing her support behind the Democratic counter-redistricting effort.5pm: "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" returns to the airwaves tonight, though not every household will be able to watch as Sinclair and Nexstar continue to preempt the show on their local ABC stations. Nicolle Wallace and our team of political experts discuss the lingering concerns for free speech despite Kimmel's return to television. Plus, a potential change in Donald Trump's opinion on the Russian invasion of Ukraine as he suggests Ukraine could regain the territory it has lost in the war.

4pm: Last night, Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves after his late night show was suspended by ABC. Now, Donald Trump is threatening legal action against ABC following Kimmel's return. Nicolle Wallace and our panel of political and entertainment experts discuss what's next for Kimmel, free speech and Trump's threats. Plus, the breaking news that James Comey is expected to be indicted by Trump's Justice Department in the coming days and the latest on the shooting at an ICE facility in Texas.5pm: Last night, a Democratic win in the Arizona special election all but confirmed House Republicans will have to go on the record on releasing the Epstein files. Nicolle Wallace, with our political and legal experts, examine how the Epstein scandal has reached a near unavoidable level for Trump. Plus, she and our panel discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom calling on Democrats to address the "crisis of men and boys" and fight back against the Trump administration.

Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, on the possible indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and the Jeffrey Epstein files scandal that won't go away, however much the White House wants it to.

Nicolle Wallace on the fallout from the indictment of James Comey, a hinge point in which our country ceased adhering to one of the central tenets of life in a democracy and is joined by John Brennan, Marc Elias and Tim Snyder to analyze the indictment of James Comey and the threat is poses to rule of law in America.

4pm: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker addresses the federal agents Donald Trump sent to Chicago as Trump's list of American cities with a target on them grows to Portland, Oregon. This comes as Trump is set to crash the highly unusual meeting of top generals that Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth has called. Nicolle Wallace discusses the perversion of the military with former top generals, reporters, and friends.5pm: Donald Trump expands his list of former FBI Directors to target to include his own appointee Christopher Wray as he urges the Department of Justice to carry out his retribution campaign. Nicolle Wallace discusses the historical implications with former White House ethics lawyer Richard Painter. And: an announcement from the NFL enrages the MAGA coalition.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's awkward and low energy speech to military leaders, after summoning them from all corners of the globe to Washington for a meeting just hours ahead of a potential government shutdown. Nicolle Wallace on the impending government shutdown, with the Republican led White House, Senate and House of Representatives coming up short for a solution.

Nicolle Wallace on the beginning of the government shutdown, after numerous spending bills failed to pass the Senate; while Democrats manage to stall an effort to withhold key federal funds from 10 blue states and Washington D.C.Nicolle Wallace on Trump's rambling speech to military brass, with his low energy demeanor raising questions about his wellbeing.

4pm: Yesterday, on a podcast, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called his former neighbor Jeffrey Epstein the "greatest blackmailer ever." Nicolle Wallace and our panel of political experts discuss the new questions Trump official's comments bring to the Epstein case. Plus, new polling shows that most voters think America's divisions cannot be overcome and the latest line Trump has crossed with the military.5pm: On the second day of the government shutdown, Trump administration official Russel Vought has already threatened mass firings amid the government shutdown. Nicolle Wallace with our panel of experts and Texas State Representative James Talarico discuss the implications of Vought's comments and Trump's plans to cut "democrat agencies" amid the shutdown. Plus, comedian Cristela Alonzo joins Nicolle to discuss how to find joy and laughter in dark times.

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4pm: Chicago becomes an American "war zone" as Illinois sues Donald Trump over his deployment of the National Guard. Meanwhile, a Trump-appointed judge blocks his deployment to Portland, Oregon – MSNBC's Jacob Soboroff speaks to Illinois's Attorney General about the lawsuit he filed. Nicolle Wallace also discusses the situation in Chicago with Alderperson Jessie Fuentes who was arrested by ICE at a hospital over the weekend. And new reporting shows that Pete Hegseth was debating sending an elite U.S. army unit to an American city, and talking about it over signal.5pm: New MSNBC reporting that another top federal prosecutor is standing up to political pressure and refusing to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James. Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest from Carol Leonnig – then speaks to the Attorney General of Oregon about his legal fight against the administration's attempt to send troops to Portland.

Nicolle Wallace on Pam Bondi's defiant and lie-filled testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Trump's threats to invoke the Insurrection Act in pursuit of patrolling American cities.

4pm: Today in court, former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on two criminal counts, a case which multiple prosecutors did not want to pursue. Nicolle Wallace, joined by a panel of political and intelligence experts, analyze Trump's public push to prosecute Comey. Plus, The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg and documentarian Ken Burns join Nicolle to discuss a special edition of The Atlantic examining the history of and lessons learned from the country's founding. 5pm: Following shocking scenes of treatment by ICE and federal agents in Chicago, hundreds of national guard troops from Texas and Illinois have descended on the city. Not to protect the people of Chicago from the harsh and dehumanizing treatment from the federal agents, but to protect ICE those same agents. Nicolle Wallace, joined by our panel of political and immigration experts, discuss this escalation and the frightening scenes from Chicago. Plus, Representative Jim Himes joins Nicolle to talk through how his republican colleagues are aiding Trump's retribution campaign.

Nicolle Wallace anchors live coverage of the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James. Nicolle Wallace and panel continue coverage of the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James.

4pm: We begin the hour with breaking news from Maryland. The Department of Justice is working to seek criminal charges against former Trump National Security Advisor turned Trump critic John Bolton. Nicolle Wallace, along with a panel of legal and intelligence experts, discuss how Trump is using the federal government to target his political opponents.5pm: In Chicago, as people are being met with extreme force and a lack of compassion from federal agents, resistance is rising among the communities in Chicago, especially from faith leaders. Nicolle Wallace is joined by two Chicagoland faith leaders and our political experts to discuss the impact of and resistance against the inhumanity seen in Chicago. Plus, she covers the looming fiscal impacts of the government shutdown and the Nobel Peace Prize winner.

4pm: From Joe Rogan to Marjorie Taylor Greene, more Trump allies are criticizing his administration's mass deportation campaign and the shape it's taking in Chicago, with the federalizing of the National Guard. Nicolle Wallace talks to MSNBC's Jacob Soboroff about everything he's seen and heard on the ground from that city and later, discusses what comes next after all living Israeli hostages are released in the first phase of the ceasefire deal.5pm: Former President Barack Obama talks about the threats to democracy from National Guard deployment to private sector capitulation – Nicolle Wallace unpacks everything in that interview with her all star legal panel that takes us through the latest on Trump's thinking through invoking the Insurrection Act. 

Nicolle Wallace on New York Attorney General Tish James' defiance in her first public comments since being indicted on questionable fraud charges. Former special counsel Jack Smith speaks out on the rot taking hold inside the Justice Department. Nicolle Wallace on the press corps uniting almost unilaterally rallying against the Pentagon's new restrictions on what journalists covering the Department of Defense can report on.

4pm: This morning, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the Louisiana redistricting, a case asking the Justices to examine whether race can be considered a factor in drawing congressional maps. Nicolle Wallace and our panel of legal and political experts analyze the Court's reaction to the case that could gut the Voting Rights Act. Then, Rachel Maddow joins Nicolle to discuss Rachel's new documentary "The Dirty Work," detailing the life and legacy of Civil Rights icon Andrew Young. 5pm: New reporting from the New York Times reveals why U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia resigned after just one month on the job - he was forced out after clashes over how to handle secret documents relating to Russian intelligence reports. Nicolle Wallace and our panel of political and legal experts analyze the escalation of Trump's politicization of the Justice Department. Plus, Andrew Ross Sorkin joins Nicolle to discuss Trump's impacts on the economy and his latest book "1929," telling the story of the most pivotal market collapse of all time.

John Bolton has been indicted on 18 counts by a federal grand jury. Nicolle Wallace and a panel of legal, intelligence and political experts digest this breaking news, providing analysis on the latest move in Donald Trump's retribution campaign and what could happen next for Trump's enemies. Then, Alicia Menendez, along with our political and military experts break down the latest in Chicago as military leaders condemn Trump's deployment of troops in American cities.

4PM: Nicolle Wallace on John Bolton's appearance in court after being indicted by the Trump Justice Department. 5PM: Nicolle Wallace on the eve of the second round of No Kings protests across the country.

4pm: "No Kings" saw seven million people gather across the country over the weekend according to organizers. Nicolle Wallace speaks with one of them and unpacks where the movement against Donald Trump goes next. And later in the hour, Nicolle discusses the latest ProPublica reporting on the tactics ICE has been using on U.S. citizens as a Department of Justice whistleblower alleges that the Trump administration is undermining the rule of law. 5pm: The Trump administration has struck at least seven boats they have alleged - without evidence - are ferrying drugs. Nicolle Wallace unpacks the disturbing and extrajudicial killings that have put the world on edge. Later, the new memoir from Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre reignites the conversation around the burden put on assault survivors.

4pm: Nicolle Wallace on Trump's potential 230 million dollar shakedown of the American public, as he demands compensation for Justice Department investigations into him.5pm: Nicolle Wallace on the destruction of the White House's East Wing to make way for Trump's ballroom project.

4pm: In Arizona, there are currently over 800,000 people being deprived of full representation by Speaker Mike Johnson who refuses to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. Now, he is being sued by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes over his refusal. Nicolle Wallace, joined by Representative-elect Grijalva,and a panel of political experts, discuss the pending lawsuit. Plus, Nicolle reacts to breaking news from the White House that the demolition of the East Wing will be completed by this weekend.5pm: Today on Capitol Hill, House Republicans referred former CIA director John Brennan to the Department of Justice for criminal prosecution. Nicolle Wallace is joined by John Brennan to discuss Trump's threats. Plus, Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Nicolle to talk about the alarming boat strikes in the Caribbean and Noah Oppenheim discusses his newest movie "A House of Dynamite."

4pm: Jack Smith sends a letter to Republicans in Congress telling them he is ready to testify in an open hearing – and news of another federal prosecutor that is uncomfortable with a prosecution against one of Trump's political foes - this time, Senator Adam Schiff of California. And later in the hour, Nicolle discusses the demolition of the White House's East Wing.5pm: North Carolina Republicans pass a gerrymandered congressional map as Virginia Democrats signal they are ready to throw their hand in the ring as the fight for democracy expands state by state. Meanwhile, one of the governors leading the charge, Gavin Newsom, sells out on his merch baiting Trump supporters. And later in the show, Nicolle talks through the betting scandal gripping the NBA.

4pm: Today in court, New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to charges of mortgage fraud in a case that Donald Trump pushed to proceed despite pushback. Alicia Menendez — in for Nicolle Wallace — is joined by a panel of political and legal experts to discuss her message of defiance and determination in the face of Trump's weaponization of the Justice Department. Plus the alarming signs that Americans will soon feel the full brunt of Trump's tariffs and Joyce Vance shares why she still has faith in our institutions in the second Trump presidency.5pm: Today, Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier to the Caribbean; this comes as Donald Trump muses that his administration could soon plan land strikes in Venezuela. Alicia Menendez — in for Nicolle Wallace — along with a panel of political and military experts discuss Trump's planned expansion of military presence in the Caribbean. Plus, the Pentagon announcing their new, mostly right-winged press corps and a new memoir detailing harrowing abuse from Jeffrey Epstein.

Nicolle Wallace is joined by ABC News reporter Jonathan Karl to discuss new reporting in his latest book, "Retribution" and on an impending economic disaster for Americans, as SNAP benefits expire due to the continued government shutdown.

Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, on ICE's escalating violent tactics in Chicago - including tear gassing children in their halloween costumes.Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, on the legality of boat strikes in the Eastern Pacific - after 14 people were killed on three vessels Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said were carrying narcotics.

4pm: The Department of Justice puts two prosecutors on leave after they sought a sentence for a pardoned January 6th rioter while new details poke holes in the case against New York Attorney General Letitia James. And all this combined with a tough economic picture is proving unpopular for Trump. Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest on all of those fronts with some favorite reporters and friends.5pm: The Atlantic's David Graham delivers a startling look into the future efforts to subvert elections in the U.S. in a new piece that he joins Nicolle Wallace and Democracy Docket's Marc Elias to unpack. And later in the hour, military experts join Nicolle to lay out how Donald Trump is using troops to hurdle the country towards autocracy.

Nicolle Wallace on Trump's hunger to punish career public servants who worked toward justice and protected the rule of law under Democratic and Republican administrations with jail time.Nicolle Wallace on Trump and his administration's eagerness to use active duty forces in a law enforcement role - what a former GOP Defense chief called "a matter of last resort".

4pm: Years after the investigation into Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, a veteran FBI official was pushed out for his involvement in that investigation. Nicolle Wallace, along with a panel of intelligence and political experts discuss the latest purge in the Justice Department. Plus, new reporting reveals that Jeffrey Epstein was investigated for money laundering and a judge blocks the Trump administration from suspending SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown.5pm: Senator Elissa Slotkin sounded an alarm bell, noting how Donald Trump's agenda mirrors the playbook of authoritarians. Her words come as the New York Times Editorial Board measures Trump's shift towards autocracy. Nicolle Wallace, along with our panel of political experts analyze the future of our democracy. Plus, new reporting suggests that the U.S. is poised to strike military targets in Venezuela in an escalation against Maduro's regime.

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It's Election Day across America, and Nicolle Wallace along with an all-star panel of political experts, elected officials, and reporters on the ground cover the important elections happening across the nation. During our two hours of Day coverage, get expert analysis, hear from voters in line, understand exit poll results and more ahead of the polls closing on the critical elections in New York City, New Jersey, California, and Virginia.

4pm: Yesterday, American voters across the nation delivered a clear and decisive rebuke to Donald Trump, with Democrats racking up victories in key races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, California, and more. Nicolle Wallace along with a panel of political experts and reporters analyze the election results across the country and what this means for Democrats moving forward. 5pm: As Democrats celebrate sweeping wins across the nation, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Trump's sweeping tariffs. Nicolle Wallace along with a panel of legal and political experts analyze the response from the justices as they express skepticism over Trump's tariff power. Plus, the Trump admin announces a 16th strike on an alleged drug boat and a string of firings, rehirings, and refirings at the FBI. 

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump Justice Department inching ever closer to former President Barack Obama's national security team and its stewardship of the probe into Russia's attack on the 2016 presidential election.  Nicolle Wallace on states run by Democrats taking a cue from California by attempting to level the playing field and take on the efforts by the GOP to redraw their congressional maps mid-decade.

Nicolle Wallace on 42 million Americans going without critically important food assistance and millions more struggling with huge increases in the cost of everything from rent to healthcare.Nicolle Wallace on Former President Barack Obama's surprise appearance at an event galvanizing voters after Tuesday's election wins.

Nicolle Wallace interviews a federal judge, a Reagan appointee with decades of experience overseeing the criminal cases of mobsters and lawmakers alike, retiring from the bench so that he can sound the alarms and take a stand against Donald Trump's assault on the rule of law.Nicolle Wallace on Ghislaine Maxwell's luxurious prison conditions revealed by Rep. Jamie Raskin.

Nicolle Wallace on every day American's growing anger at Donald Trump's failure to tackle their top issue - the rising cost of living.Nicolle Wallace on Trump's pardons to his allies he deems loyal enough to receive them...essentially saying, I've got your back if you want to do it again.

Nicolle Wallace anchors live coverage of the swearing in of Rep. Adelita Grivalja (D-AZ).Nicolle Wallace speaks to Haley Robson, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, about the discharge position to release files on the disgraced sex offender.

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4pm: New reporting shows there are cracks in the MAGA coalition over affordability, Epstein, and foreign policy. Nicolle Wallace dives into all of these issues with experts and talks to a ranking member of the Intelligence Committee about what members of Congress can do about Trump's posture in the Caribbean. 5pm: Donald Trump tries to target Democrats over Jeffrey Epstein despite the revelation of new email connections between the two men. Nicolle Wallace speaks with the top ranking House Democrat leading the charge on releasing the Epstein files. And later in the show a faith leader from the ICE protest in Chicago shares his experience with Nicolle.

4pm: Nicolle Wallace on Republican infighting over the release of the Epstein files, with Trump and his longtime ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene turning at odds to one another.5pm: Nicolle Wallace on "genuine issues of misconduct" arising in the federal case against James Comey.

4pm: The bill to release the Epstein files passed in the House of Representatives with just a single no vote. Nicolle Wallace discusses that victory with Epstein survivor Jess Michaels. And later, her panel discusses how the Epstein files, the filibuster, redistricting, and healthcare have all fractured Trump's coalition – possibly leaving him a lame duck just a year into his second term.5pm: The bill to release the Epstein files passes by unanimous consent in the Senate. Nicolle Wallace discusses that victory, but also speaks with Marc Elias about his victory in court over Texas Republicans' gerrymandered map after a federal panel of judges moves to block the map. Later, Nicolle discusses Trump's meeting with Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman and the disparaging comments he made about Jamal Khashoggi.

4pm: Nicolle Wallace on the last step to releasing the Epstein files - and the Trump's political albatross that has now come knocking on the door of the Oval Office.5pm: Nicolle Wallace on Lindsay Halligan, the Trump's handpicked U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, admitting a potentially huge procedural error in the government's case against former FBI Director James Comey.

Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, covers Donald Trump's habit of threatening violence against his political opponents. Today, Alicia is joined by Representative Jim Himes of Connecticut, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee.New Fox News polling reveals that voters are increasingly viewing Trump's economic policies negatively, with 46% of Americans saying Trump's policies have hurt them, as opposed to 15% who say they have helped.MS NOW reporter David Noriega goes in depth about the disappearance of Vicente Ventura Aguilar, an undocumented immigrant who suffered a medical emergency under ICE custody, and his family has not heard from him since. Alicia Menendez, in for Nicolle Wallace, on handpicked Trump prosecutor Lindsey Halligan's interview with the New York Post.

4pm: Right as Deadline White House comes to air, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani appears in the Oval Office alongside President Donald Trump who told the room "I feel very confident that he can do a good job." Nicolle Wallace and her panel discuss the warm public reception Trump seemed to give Mamdani despite their political differences and Trump's history of attacks. Later in the hour, the panel discusses his comments against Democratic lawmakers that have resulted in threats.5pm: Two lawmakers join Nicolle Wallace to discuss President Donald Trump's threat to Democrats who spoke out and urged service members not to obey orders they believe are illegal. And later, Ken Burns joins Nicolle to discuss his series and the resonances it has for our current political moment.

Nicolle Wallace covers a judge's ruling that the interim US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, "has been unlawfully serving in that role…". With the judge's rebuke against Halligan came the dismissals of the criminal cases against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, which Comey says is nothing short of a win for the rule of law. Later, Lt. General Mark Hertling breaks down the Pentagon's investigation into Senator Mark Kelly, one of the six Democrats who Trump has accused of "sedition at the highest level," due to his participation in a video reminding active servicemem bers to refuse illegal orders.Nicolle Wallace revisits Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's history of staunch loyalty to the MAGA movement, which rose her to popularity. It's a movement that Greene has publicly broken with, especially regarding the release of the Epstein files. Later, Nicolle is joined by military experts who comment on Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's 28-point-plan to end the war in Ukraine, a proposal that Trump has demanded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sign by Thursday. Ukraine was not involved in the creation of this plan, and The New York Times writes that the 28 points "read like they had been drafted in the Kremlin."

Nicolle Wallace on families, from coast-to-coast, are feeling increasingly pinched this Thanksgiving despite claims by Donald Trump that "our country is doing really well economically, like we've never done before."Nicolle Wallace on six lawmakers who appeared in a video urging U.S. service members not to comply with illegal orders who are now reportedly under investigation by the FBI.

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Nicolle Wallace covers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order to the military to leave no survivors on a strike against boats in the Caribbean. Reporting in The Washington Post suggests that current and former members of the military are unsure if all the people on the targeted boat were guilty of drug trafficking —Hegseth's primary justification for the strikes. While the Defense Department carries out boat strikes in the name of fighting drug trafficking, Nicolle, Andrew Weissmann, and Former Senator Claire McCaskill discuss Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez. Hernandez was found guilty of shipping "more than 500 tons of cocaine into the United States," according to The New York Times.Nicolle Wallace is joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal to discuss Congress' investigation into the military operations in the Caribbean after it was revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the order to "kill everyone" aboard a vessel suspected to be transporting drugs.Later, Nicolle covers the mysterious MRI Trump received in October, which, when asked by a reporter, Trump said he had no idea which body part it was for. As Trump faces the increased fatigue that comes with aging, the FDA put out a memo that suggests it's going to get stricter when approving vaccines.

4pm: After a multi-hour Cabinet meeting and a shifting story out of the White House, Nicolle Wallace calls in the expertise of a former top JAG as well as MS Now colleague Rachel Maddow.5pm: Nicolle Wallace continues to cover the "double tap" boat strike and the White House's response – and then, moves on to discuss the holiday deportation of a college student and the strange case of Indiana's redistricting push. We also keep an eye on the special election in the Tennessee House.

Nicolle Wallace on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with the help of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, attempting to throw Admiral Frank Bradley under the bus, saying he's responsible for the highly controversial "double tap" boat strikes in the Caribbean on September 2nd, which lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and lawyers and experts believe may have been a war crime.Nicolle Wallace on the scrutiny over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leadership mounting on two fronts today, his role in the likely illegal "double tap" boat strike in the Caribbean, and the Pentagon watchdog that found Hegseth put U.S. personnel at risk with his use of the Signal App.

Nicolle Wallace covers a bipartisan effort to receive more answers on the deadly double-tap boat strike in the Caribbean. After Congress was briefed on the military operation, Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) said, "what I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service."Later, Nicolle covers the Pentagon Inspector General's conclusion that Pete Hegseth did not follow proper Department of Defense protocol, which does not allow using personal devices for official DoD business. This conclusion is in response to Hegseth and other prominent Trump administration officials discussing classified war plans on a messaging app called Signal. The scandal has since been dubbed ‘Signalgate.'After breaking down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's numerous controversies, such as the boat strikes in the Caribbean and Signalgate, Nicolle asks "Who are we?" The answer may lie in new reporting from Bloomberg, which reveals that the FBI is pressuring the bureau's domestic terrorism agents to open a seditious conspiracy investigation into six Democratic lawmakers who advised military service members to defy unlawful orders.Later, Carol Leonnig and Andrew Weissmann join Nicolle to discuss the snag the Trump DOJ ran into in an effort to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James. In late November, Letitia James and James Comey had their criminal indictments dismissed by a judge, citing Prosecutor Lindsay Halligan's "unlawful appointment." Finally, Jacob Soboroff breaks down his interview with a college student who was taken into ICE custody and deported back to Honduras. She was detained at the airport while she was on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving.

4pm: Nicolle Wallace on yet another boat strike launched by the United States military yesterday that killed four people, and growing calls from lawmakers in both parties to release the footage of the highly controversial 'double-tap' boat strike which has called into question the legality of the actions of the United States military.5pm: Nicolle Wallace on the very much ongoing, seemingly extra-judicial military action in the Caribbean.

Nicolle Wallace on Donald Trump's recent pardons of people convicted of drug-related charges. These pardons are happening simultaneously with boat strikes in the Caribbean done in the name of preventing drug trafficking.Later, Fmr. Captain Margaret Donovan and Fmr. Senator Claire McCaskill join Nicolle to discuss bi-partisan calls for the removal of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth has faced criticism from both sides of the aisle because of the content of the footage, which has not yet been released, from the Sept. 2nd boat strike in the Caribbean.Nicolle Wallace covers Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's break from Donald Trump as well as the consequences she's faced, such as death threats and targeted Truth Social posts, because of her decision to separate from the MAGA movement.Later, Tim Miller, David Frum, and Maya Wiley join Nicolle to discuss the frequency with which Donald Trump has been falling asleep in his public appearances. Finally, Jacob Soboroff joins the program to provide an update on the story of a young woman who was deported back to Honduras. She was arrested at the airport right before boarding a flight on her way to surprise her family for Thanksgiving break. 

4pm: A busy day for Congress as lawmakers speak with Admiral Holsey, who reportedly resigned under pressure from Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth, for his part, is joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit the Hill and brief the "Gang of Eight." And later in the program, Nicolle Wallace unpacks new reporting that reveals the depths of Trump's DOJ's hypocrisy that may be an issue for the prosecutors in the Letitia James case.5pm: Nicolle Wallace speaks with Senator Chris Coons - who has seen the video of the deadly re-strike on the alleged drug boat in the Caribbean on September 2nd - all while lawmakers receive more information from Hegseth, Rubio, and the admiral Hegseth reportedly pushed out at the Pentagon over his discomfort with the strikes. And later in the hour, Nicolle unpacks the messy and now overtly political Warner Bros. Discovery deal. 

Nicolle Wallace covers the breaking news that the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. This is the latest in a series of U.S. military involvement in the region, including highly contested boat strikes in the Caribbean.Later, Jacob Soboroff joins Nicolle to discuss his exclusive interview about ICE activity in New York City with Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani. Nicolle Wallace is joined by Fmr. Senator Claire McCaskill and John Heilemann to cover Trump boasting about taking more cognitive tests and how he has "ACED" them all four (or was it three?) times. Later, tennis legend Martina Navratilova joins Nicolle to talk about Navratilova's frustration with what Donald Trump is doing to America.

4pm: Nicolle Wallace on revelations surrounding what exactly the Trump administration is doing in the Caribbean - news that only fuels the questions and calls for oversight.5pm: Nicolle Wallace on numbers showing less than a third - only 31 percent - of all American adults, right now, approve of Trump's handling of the economy.

Ali Velshi, in for Nicolle Wallace, on newly released images from the Jeffrey Epstein estate that offer a glimpse into the world of the deceased sex offender - a world that included the rich, the famous and the powerful. 

Nicolle Wallace on the three tragic cases of violence which occurred over the past weekend: the shooting at Brown University, the mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia, and the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner.Michael Feinberg, Claire McCaskill, Ted Johnson, and Basil Smikle join Nicolle to discuss Rob and Michele Reiner's legacies as well as the plight of gun violence in America.Nicolle Wallace is joined by Glenn Thrush and Eddie Glaude to cover the manhunt for the Brown University shooter. Providence, RI Mayor Brett Smiley and RI Gov. Daniel McKee provide an update to the investigation in a presser.Later, Nicolle, Ian Bassin, and Eddie Glaude cover the antisemitic attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. 

Los Angeles prosecutors announce that they will charge Nick Reiner with two counts of first degree murder for Rob Reiner and wife Michele. Then later, Nicolle Wallace brings in her panel of friends to discuss the unguarded set of interviews close confidante of Trump and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gave Vanity Fair. Officials in Providence Rhode Island give an update on their search for a person of interest in the Brown University shooting. Later, Nicolle Wallace speaks with Senator Dick Durbin about the latest boat strikes in the pacific and what the Pentagon is telling Congress. Then, we get the latest reaction from political figures and Hollywood to Trump's comments on Rob Reiner.

Nicolle Wallace on a moment in which the United States appears to be standing on the edge of a knife -- with bipartisan coalitions in the House and Senate introducing War Powers Resolutions, having to do with Venezuela-related escalations.Nicolle Wallace on former special counsel Jack Smith testifying on Capitol Hill behind closed doors.

Nicolle Wallace covers Donald Trump's address to the nation, where he announced a so-called "warrior dividend," which Defense One identifies as a bit of a re-brand for a troop housing subsidy already approved by Congress.Later, Chris Whipple joins Nicolle to discuss his coverage of the Trump cabinet for Vanity Fair and Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles' explosive comments about Elon Musk, Stephen Miller, and even President Trump.Nicolle Wallace on the recent New York Times article, which covers the extensive relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein.Later, Nicolle covers the merger between Trump's social media's parent company, Trump Media & Technology Group, and TAE Technologies, a nuclear fusion power company.

Nicolle Wallace anchors breaking news coverage on the release of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Alicia Menendez is in for Nicolle Wallace, covering the outcry from survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and members of Congress over the dissatisfactory release of the Epstein files .Later, Angelo Carusone and Cornell Belcher join Alicia to cover the feuding between MAGA faithfuls at this year's Turning Point USA America Fest.Alicia Menendez is in for Nicolle Wallace. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, joins Alicia to talk about the frustration Epstein survivors are feeling after an underwhelming release of the Epstein files. DOJ has yet to release additional files, which is in clear defiance of Congress and the law.Later, Frank Kendall, Ben Rhodes, and Eddie Glaude join Alicia to discuss the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela as the U.S. increases military presence and activity in the region.Finally, Alicia covers Bari Weiss' controversial leadership at CBS News and her decision to hold the most recent episode of "60 Minutes." The episode was about the cruel reality of the El Salvadoran prison, CECOT, where many deportees are sent from the U.S. 

Alicia Menendez is in for Nicolle Wallace. As the DOJ continues to drop heavily redacted file after heavily redacted file, more questions arise about Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Later, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joins Alicia, suggesting a "special master" when it comes to ensuring a more transparent release of the Epstein files.Alicia Menendez is in for Nicolle Wallace. Alicia is joined by Jennifer Freeman, the representative for Maria Farmer, the first Epstein whistleblower. Farmer contacted the FBI about Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell back in 1996 with little to no government response, according to Freeman and Farmer.Later, Rev. Al Sharpton and Tim Miller join Alicia to discuss the infighting in the MAGA movement. The MAGA coalition further fractured after JD Vance said he would "fight alongside" conspiracy theorists, extremists, and Holocaust deniers rather than exclude them from the party.

4pm: Nicolle Wallace covers the DOJ dump of millions of more documents related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, a dump that is conveniently happening during major holiday days. Later, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins the program to discuss the aftermath of Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.5pm: Nicolle Wallace discusses the cracks to Trump's coalition from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's public break with MAGA to podcaster Joe Rogan denouncing the President's reaction to Rob Reiner's death. Later, Marc Elias, Eddie Glaude, and Basil Smikle join Nicolle to talk about Trump seeking revenge and retribution but getting blocked by the justice system instead. A federal judge blocked Trump's March order that revoked security clearances from whistleblower lawyer Mark Zaid.

4pm: Nicolle Wallace on the escalation of tension between the U.S. and the Maduro regime after reports of a CIA drone strike on a port facility in Venezuela last week. This attack would be the first known land attack in the country, a stunning turn after multiple Pentagon ordered boat strikes in the Caribbean. Later, Nicolle covers the tragic passing of Tatiana Schlossberg, daughter of American diplomat Caroline Kennedy and granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy. Tatiana's passing comes at a time of uproar from the creative community over Trump adding his own name to the title of the historic Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.5pm: Nicolle Wallace covers the Trump administration's pattern of relentlessly seeking retribution on his perceived enemies. Whether it be universities, members of the Department of Justice, James Comey, Letitia James, or journalists, the second Trump term is defined by the pursuit of revenge. Later, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, and Mike Schmidt join Nicolle to discuss moments of resistance against the Trump regime in 2025 as well as Trump's interesting first meeting with Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani.