

The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle
MS NOW, Stephanie Ruhle
An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow's conversation.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 43min
Trump DOJ Targets Minnesota leaders
On tonight’s Nightcap: The DOJ is investigating Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey – then the President continues with his threats to take over Greenland and threatens to put new tariffs on countries that “don’t go along” with the acquisition – & new polling shows Democrats in a substantially stronger position than their GOP counterparts for the upcoming midterms. Antonia Hylton hosts as Ron Insana, Philip Bump, Molly Jong-Fast, Hayes Brown, and Kristy Greenberg join "The 11th Hour" this Friday night.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 43min
Trump's threat: "I'll invoke the Insurrection Act"
President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act as Minnesota protestors clash with federal immigration authorities. Then, ICE tactics ignite outrage amid growing calls to eliminate the agency. Plus, the White House unveils its health care plan, but can it replace the Affordable Care Act? Antonia Hylton hosts as Akayla Gardner, Susan Glasser, Joyce Vance, Alejandro Velasco, Natasha Sarin, and Justin Wolfers join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 51min
Another shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents
On tonight’s Nightcap: Another shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents, as a judge delays the decision that could bar more ICE agents from entering Minneapolis. Then, public opinion on ICE has plummeted, but Democrats are divided on how to approach the issue for the midterms. Plus, 2,400 dead in Iran as protests continue while President Trump hold the threat of military action. Symone Sanders hosts as Sabrina Siddiqui, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, John Harwood, and Barbara McQuade join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 42min
Trump dismisses affordability crisis while scrambling to push down prices
David Drucker, a senior writer at The Dispatch, and Mark Joseph Stern, a senior writer at Slate, dive into the heated political climate as Trump dismisses economic affordability, labeling it as a 'fake word.' They discuss escalating tensions in Minneapolis amidst federal clashes with protestors and the DOJ's refusal to probe the controversial ICE shooting. Stern also analyzes the implications of the Supreme Court’s stance on transgender athlete cases, and both guests reflect on the broader repercussions of U.S. foreign policy amidst the turmoil in Iran.

Jan 13, 2026 • 42min
DOJ probe into Federal Reserve Chair Powell
Luke Broadwater, a Pulitzer Prize-winning White House correspondent for The New York Times, and Peter Baker, the Chief White House correspondent, dive into the DOJ's investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. They explore Trump’s motivations behind the probe, the political implications, and how such investigations can intimidate opponents. The conversation also touches on Minnesota's lawsuit against increased federal immigration actions and the ongoing protests in Iran, highlighting the unrest's causes and potential U.S. responses.

Jan 10, 2026 • 43min
Protests erupt across the country after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis
Protests erupted across the country after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis. The White House demonized the victim, while Minnesota officials called for ICE to leave the state. Then, Executives from the major U.S. oil companies met with the president at the White House, as he pressures them to get involved in rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure. Plus, the buzz around the gay Canadian hockey show "Heated Rivalry". David Gura, Sami Sage, Mary Harris and Pablo Torre join The Nightcap.
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Jan 9, 2026 • 42min
'Effort to bend the narrative': White House blames victim in Minnesota ICE shooting
Peter Baker, Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times, critiques the President's premature judgments on the Minneapolis ICE shooting. Joyce Vance, a former federal prosecutor, raises concerns about investigative norms and prosecutorial challenges in such cases. Meanwhile, economist Justin Wolfers discusses the economic implications of tariffs and housing policies, contrasting populist rhetoric with actual outcomes. The conversation also touches on U.S. control over Venezuela and the murky legal landscape surrounding it.

Jan 8, 2026 • 44min
Trump & Noem leap to conclusions just hours after deadly ICE shooting
Protests erupt in Minneapolis after a 37-year-old American citizen was shot and killed by an ICE officer. Plus, the Trump administration reveals briefs Congress on its plans to control Venezuela's economy and oil reserves. Alex Tabet, Rob D'Amico, Tom Manger, John Sandweg, Rep. Kelly Morrison, Paul Rieckhoff, and Hagar Chemali join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 43min
'Insane': Trump threatens America's global reputation with Greenland talk
The latest with Venezuela as President Trump's plan for Venezuelan oil takes shape. Plus, The White House tries to rewrite the events of Jan. 6. And, RFK slashes the number of vaccines recommended for children. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Michael McFaul, Dan Nathan, Stacey Vanek Smith, Jon Meacham, and Dr. Vin Gupta join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 43min
'American profit': Trump shouts the quiet part out loud about Venezuela's oil
Venezuela's Maduro pleads not guilty in his first court appearance. Plus, Trump reveals his main focus when it comes to Venezuela. And, after months of fighting and failed deals, millions of Americans will face skyrocketing healthcare premiums after ACA subsidies expire. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Rohde, Kristy Greenberg, Ron Insana, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, and Nicholas Kristof join The 11th Hour this Monday night.
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