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August 12, 2025; 8pm: What to make of Trump's threat to expand his federal crackdown into other American cities. And as Republicans look to consolidate power for Donald Trump, the attorney general of Texas wants Beto O'Rourke jailed for standing up for democracy. Then, Donald Trump didn't like the jobs numbers so he fired the person in charge of them—and now there’s growing alarms over the MAGA replacement. Plus, the latest Republican to bomb at a town hall in front of his own constituents.
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Tonight, Donald Trump's revenge presidency is here. The American President targets more political enemies and cleans house at the FBI. Then, what's behind the Israeli government's new plan for Gaza. And new reporting on a secret Trump plan that all feels very familiar.
Guests: Daniel Koh, Paul Butler, Asha Rangappa, Rep. Greg Casar, Peter Beinart
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Tonight, it's looking more and more like an authoritarian state. The American President threatens to use the National Guard to seize control of Washington D.C. as his immigration police try to swell their ranks. Then, new scrutiny of the secret meeting to respond to the Epstein files. And the Texas Democrats standing up to Trump's latest power grab.
Guests: Ben Rhodes, Harry Litman, TX State Rep. Ana-Maria Rodriguez Ramos, TX State Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, Rep. Pramila Jayapal
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August 6, 2025; 8pm: The ongoing fallout from Trump's continued battle against reality. And as the situation continues to devolve in Gaza, why the Trump administration keeps passing the buck.
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August 5, 2025; 8pm: An American president at war with the truth. Then, new subpoenas as the House demands the DOJ turn over its Epstein files. Plus, Texas Democrats make moves to prevent Republicans from gaming the system. And, Trump's Big Ugly Bill meets the voters.
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Guests: Spencer Kuvin, Jared Bernstein, Daniel Koh, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Gov. Kathy Hochul
A cushy new prison for Jeffery Epstein's accomplice. Tonight: the Trump administration's quiet upgrade for Ghislaine Maxwell—and the angry reaction from Maxwell and Epstein victims. Then, Trump's alarming firing and the flashing sirens for the economy. And Trump's plan to maintain power by redrawing the maps…and Democrats’ plan to fight back.
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Guests: Sigrid McCawley, Steve Liesman, Ilya Somin, Faiz Shakir, Alex Wagner
As the family of Virginia Giuffre speaks out, my interview with Giuffre’s longtime attorney on the spiraling Trump-Epstein scandal. Then, the last minute legal fight to stop Trump's tariffs. And as Kamala Harris drops a book and heads to Colbert, how to think about the next leader of Democrats, whoever that may be.
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Guests: Michelle Goldberg, Tara Setmayer, Barbara McQuade, Will Sommer, Jared Bernstein
Donald Trump's downplay isn't working. Tonight: new evidence the American people are demanding answers on Epstein. Plus, the supreme gambit of Epstein's accomplice as Ghislaine Maxwell gets a date with the high court. Then, growing questions over what we know and what we don't about the Epstein jail video. And on the eve of another massive round of tariffs, the painful truth that the President doesn't want you to know.
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Guests: Tim Miller, Norm Eisen, Liz Oyer, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Lisa Rubin
The president says Jeffrey Epstein "stole" his teenage employee and Epstein's accomplice demands immunity. Tonight: why Trump's answers are getting sketchier and what we know about a possible pardon. Then, is the Senate about to give Donald Trump's defense attorney a lifetime seat on the bench?
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Guests: Jamelle Bouie, Brandy Zadrozny, Cornell Belcher, Sen. Mark Kelly, Wilmer Chavarria
The president's evasive maneuvers continue. Tonight: my exclusive conversation with Vice President JD Vance, who is now calling for the Epstein book to be released amid new reporting that Trump's DOJ gave Epstein's accomplice limited immunity. Then, new evidence Donald Trump is losing supporters. And just look who the "America First" President got back in prisoner swap with Venezuela…
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