In this week’s Nightcap, the roundtable discusses Biden’s third State of the Union address, now that the general election is underway and why Republicans think that asking, “Is your life better than it was 4 years ago” is a good campaign slogan. Meanwhile, Stephanie sits down with Savannah Guthrie to discuss her new book about the role of faith in her life. Plus, see who was picked for this week’s MVPs. Maya Wiley, Mary Harris, Molly Jong Fast, and Christine Romans join.

The Nightcap: Biden’s SOTU address, a 2024 presidential rematch, and Savannah Guthrie

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Stormy Daniels took the stand telling her story in Trump's criminal trial, as the former president stood 10 feet away. Plus, President Biden delivered a speech condemning antisemitism amid U.S. protests over Israel's attacks on Gaza. And, breaking down how DC lobbyists are getting even more creative with how they influence the nation’s capital.  Katie Phang, Barbara McQuade, Susan Glasser, Ben Rhodes, Hans Nichols, Amanda Carpenter, Brody Mullins, and Luke Mullins join.

Stormy Daniels takes the stand for a heated day in Trump's NY criminal trial

As Donald Trump heads back into the courtroom for his New York criminal trial, Judge Merchan threatens him with jail time amid the continued gag order violations. Plus, a ceasefire deal is still out of reach with Hamas and Israel, as Israel moves toward an invasion of Rafah. And we hear from a veteran journalist on the challenges newsrooms are facing covering such an unprecedented news cycle. Charles Coleman, Hugo Lowell, McKay Coppins, Yaakov Katz, Jeremy Bash, Sam Stein, Michael Steele, and Ben Smith join.

Judge threatens Trump with jail time amid gag order violations in NY criminal trial

In week two of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, his lawyers went on attack mode as they went after Keith Davidson, the lawyer who negotiated hush money for Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. Also, President Biden gave a surprise speech today commenting on the unrest within college campuses. And, a special keynote interview with Robert De Niro on the danger Trump brings to democracy. Peter Baker, Tim O'Brien, Dave Aronberg, retired Judge Ladoris Cordell, Stuart Stevens, Symone Sanders-Townsend, Ron Insana, Lauren Hirsch join.

Donald Trump's lawyers attack key witness Keith Davidson in week 2 of trial

Tomorrow Donald Trump heads back to court where his criminal trial continues as well as another hearing for alleged gag order violations. Plus, how college campuses across America are dealing with escalating protests over the Israel-Hamas war. And, chaos in Congress as the far right moves to oust Speaker Johnson while Democrats vow to block their efforts. Joyce Vance, Mike Memoli, Molly Jong-Fast, Irie Sentner, Joe Perticone, Mark McKinnon, and Frank Bruni join.

Donald Trump to return to criminal court for his trial and another gag order hearing

The New York Police Department arrested protestors at Columbia University who barricaded themselves inside Hamilton Hall. Plus this is the second week of Donald Trump's New York's criminal trial as the jury continues to hear testimony. And, we breakdown the former president's interview with TIME Magazine on just exactly what his second term would look like.  Antonia Hylton, Jim Cavanaugh, Carmen Best, Cedric Alexnader, George Conway, Susan Glasser, Neal Katyal,Catherine Christian,and Sam Jacobs join.

The Nightcap: Biden’s SOTU address, a 2024 presidential rematch, and Savannah Guthrie

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