President Trump says he is sticking by his tariffs while the stock market plummets and the DOW slides an additional 350 points. Then, a look at how business leaders and Republicans in Congress are responding to the economic chaos. And, a discussion with the small business CEO who is the first to bring a lawsuit against the White House over the President's tariffs. Susan Glasser, Bharat Ramamurti, Ron Insana, Charlotte Howard, Teddy Schliefer, and Emily Ley join The 11th Hour.
Wall Street is on edge hours before Trump's newest round of tariffs is set to go in effect. And, a look at the strategy behind Trump’s economic policy and the White House's plans to pass tax cuts by the summer. Plus, a conversation with author Michael Lewis on the importance of federal workers who are now being targeted by DOGE. Jeff Mason, Gillian Tett, David Gura, and Michael Lewis join the 11th Hour.
Trump backs down on sweeping global tarrifs. What caused him to reverse course? Plus, next steps for these tariff "negotiations" the White House is talking about. And, Trump's executive order to review two former administration officals who criticized him. Allan Smith, Philip Bump, Brendan Greeley, and Dan Nathan join The 11th Hour.
The White House confirmed even higher tariffs on all Chinese imports. Plus, what the escalating conflict between two of the largest economies in the world means for Americans. And, the Supreme Court orders the Trump administration to "facilitate" the return of the Maryland father wrongly deported to EL Salvador. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, Bill Cohan, Barry Ritholtz, Dan Osborn, and Ryan Holiday join The 11th Hour.
Our Nightcap roundtable takes a look at a week of economic chaos from Trump’s tariff plan. Then, how the rest of the globe is watching and reacting to White House policy. And, why the President's economic policies have lacked pushback from Republicans in Congress. Paul Rieckhoff, Molly Jong-Fast, Tim O’Brien, and Ali Velshi join The 11th Hour.
The Trump administration flip flops on exemptions and teases more new tariffs. Then, El Salvador's President says he will not return the Maryland father who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration. And, a conversation with filmmaker Alex Gibney about “Dark Money” and the role it plays in elections. Tyler Pager, Susan Glasser, Nick Timiraos, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, Joyce Vance, and Alex Gibney join the 11th Hour
The White House races to hold off an economic free fall. Plus, a tense court battle in the case involving the father mistakenly deported to El Salvador. And, the President escalates his threats against Harvard. Jon Allen, Luke Broadwater, Gillian Tett, Natasha Sarin, Mark Joseph Stern, Mark McKinnon, Dave Weigel, and Wilfred Frost join The 11th Hour
A major market sell-off after a warning about higher prices and slower growth caused by tariffs. Plus, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen in El Salvador fighting for the release of a wrongly deported man. And, Republicans weigh the unthinkable: a tax hike for the wealthiest Americans. John Avlon, Jeff Mason, Dan Nathan, and Charles Coleman Jr. join The 11th Hour.
President Trump setting up for a showdown with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying his "termination cannot come fast enough." Then, a first glimpse at Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he was deported to an El Salvador prison. Plus, Health and Human Secretary RFK Jr. contradicts the CDC as he makes comments on autism rates. Peter Baker, Brooke Masters, Mark Zandi, Dr. Vin Gupta, and Matthew Dowd join The 11th Hour.
This Nightcap roundtable discusses the pressure campaign and attacks President Trump is waging from universities, to the courts to news organizations. Plus, the White House continues its defiance against making any effort to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia from a prison in El Salvador. And, Trump is meeting with world leaders as he continues to promise trade deals. Then, see who made this week’s MVP list. Judy Gold, Tom Rogers, Sean Patrick Maloney, and Marc Dunkelman join The 11th Hour.
Stocks drop again as President Trump continues to target Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. And Pete Hegseth reportedly shared war plans in a second Signal chat. Plus, a look at the legacy of the late Pope Francis and the future of the Catholic Church. Tyler Pager, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Ron Insana, Charlotte Howard, Jonathan V. Last, and Jon Meacham join The 11th Hour
Markets climb after the Treasury Secretary predicts a de-escalation in the trade war with China. Plus, the White House stands behind Pete Hegseth as he defends sharing military information in Signal group chats. And, how Project 2025 is shaping Trump administration policy. David Gura, Dan Nathan, Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Carol Leonnig, and David Graham join The 11th Hour.
Markets make back-to-back gains amid hopes trade tensions with China may be easing. Plus, Trump attacks Zelensky accusing him of derailing talks to end the Ukraine war. And, with all the conspiracy theories out there, we talk about the dangers of normalizing disinformation. Steve Liesman, Melanie Zanona, Sam Stein, and Luke Broadwater join The 11th Hour
Economic anxiety rises as signs of price hikes and supply chain trouble surface. Then, Trump offers private dinner invitations in exchange for investments in his cryptocurrency. And, Florida's push to weaken child labor laws. Peter Baker, Neil Irwin, Angelo Carusone, Bharat Ramamurti, Barbara McQuade, Seth Harris, and Nina Mast join The 11th Hour
The Nightcap roundtable discusses Trump’s second term as the 100 day mark swiftly approaches. Then, POTUS suggests he is negotiating a trade deal with China, but Chinese officials say talks are not occurring. Plus, the markets are in chaos as Trump’s approval rating steadily declines. And, see who made this week’s MVP list. John Harwood, Dave Weigel, and Jason Johnson join The 11th Hour