September 10, 2025; 8pm: Chris Hayes covers the breaking news of the fatal shooting of conservative activist at campus event in Utah. 

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September 9, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the mad scramble to deflect and deny as the push for answers continues. Then, Sherrilyn Ifill on the Supreme Court helping Trump dissolve democracy. And Trymaine Lee on the federal government's threat of war on Chicago.

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Tonight, Donald Trump's plan is not working – big flashing warning signs for the Trump economy and what it means for you. Then, is the United States preparing for war on Venezuela? Plus, is the President trying to slink away from RFK after yesterday's Senate hearing?

Guests: Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Helene Cooper, CO Gov. Jared Polis, Michelle Goldberg, Jennifer Welch

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September 4, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the bizarre and alarming hearing with the man deconstructing American public health. Then - growing questions and concern about the Trump administration's decision to blow up a boat from Venezuela. And why there's new hope for more details a day after Epstein survivors spoke out.

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September 3, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, what we learned when survivors spoke out, and why the president refuses to end the Epstein cover-up. Then, the growing alarm over extrajudicial killings of 11 people in international waters. Plus, Zohran Mamdani on Donald Trump's intervention in the New York City mayoral race.

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September 2, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, as most House Republicans try to let Trump off the hook, the bipartisan push to release all of the Epstein files. Then, the president announces his plan to send his "warfighters" to another American city. Plus, the ongoing concern about the oldest president to take office.

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August 29, 2025; 6pm: Tonight, Trump's sweeping tariffs are found illegal by a federal appeals court, teeing up a battle at the Supreme Court. Chris Hayes unpacks the ruling, the president's response, and what's next. 

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August 28, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the calls for action from a surreal scene in Atlanta. And Dr. Jennifer Layden, who resigned her post at the CDC, joins live. Then, will the Supreme Court actually stop Donald Trump's takeover of America's independent bank. And why lawmakers are demanding answers after DHS reportedly arrests two firefighters while they were fighting a wildfire.

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August 27, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the mass murder in Minnesota. Meanwhile in DC, Trump's federal troops pick up trash and prosecutors have trouble with grand juries. And what's happening inside the CDC with late breaking news of high level resignations.

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August 26, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the hostile takeover of America's independent bank. And as the president threatens more big city takeovers, the mayors of Los Angeles and Chicago join live.  

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