Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle

October 8th, 10am: With 26 days until the midterms, both parties are pouring money into the races that will decide who controls Washington. Texas' Senate race is smashing records with more than $240 million from super PACs, and Elon Musk's political operation has put nearly $25 million into seven key races. Plus, Democrats running in battleground House seats are all campaigning on anti-corruption. And, the USS Lincoln comes home after more than 300 days at sea. Peter Goodman, Molly Jong-Fast and Nilay Patel, Reed Gallen, and Priya Sridhar join the Group Chat this morning.

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October 8th, 2026, 9am: All eyes on Iowa and the close race for the state's Senate seat, after Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek clashed in their first debate. Then, new reporting that Trump is considering a plan for strikes on Iran before the midterms. Plus, unmet economic goals and a hot temper. The Wall Street Journal takes us inside Scott Bessent's tenure at the Treasury Department. Peter Baker, Kabir Khanna, Ali Vitali, Scott Lincicome, Max Chafkin and Joshua Robinson join Money Power Politics this morning.

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October 7th, 2026, 10am: Trump is back in Texas tonight for his third rally with Ken Paxton in a month, and leaked audio catches Paxton complaining about how the president is handling the midterms. Plus, the Cook Political Report shifts three Senate races to the left, including Kansas, rating it as a toss-up. Then, three years after October 7th, we remember the lives lost and discuss new reporting that Netanyahu was warned about the Hamas attack before it happened. Kevin Roose, Mark McKinnon, Philip Bump and David Rohde join The Group Chat this morning.

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October 7th, 2026, 9am: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash in their first debate for Maine's Senate seat, with affordability and the Iran war at the center of it. Then, Trump says the U.S. has to "finish up" the war one way or another, and we look at what comes next after the Pentagon pulled bombers out of the UK. Plus, what we know about a new ProPublica report on more than 500 American citizens detained by immigration agents. Luke Broadwater, Dave Weigel, Ken Altshuler, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Ines de la Cuétara and Dana Bash join Money Power Politics this morning.

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October 6th, 10am: New details on how Kristi Noem spent taxpayer dollars as Homeland Security Secretary. Then, the race for Florida governor, where Democrats see an opening, and we hear from candidate David Jolly. Plus, President Trump reverses course after backlash to his taxpayer funded ad blitz, and what he says he'll do now. Basil Smikle, Charlie Sykes, Anthony Fisher, Adam Mockler, David Jolly and David Fahrenthold join The Group Chat this morning.

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October 6th, 9am: Today, early voting starts for important races in Ohio as Sherrod Brown tries to return to the Senate two years after losing his seat. Can Democrats make gains with Ohio voters who typically support Trump? Then, Steph talks to outgoing Republican Senator Thom Tillis about his battles with Trump and his regrets on cabinet confirmations. Plus, is this White House for sale? The New York Times reports DHS awarded Kristi Noem's donor a multi-million dollar contract just before she left her post. We'll talk to the reporter behind this story as Noem pushes back. Former Governor John Kasich, Larry Sabato, Mychael Schnell, Sen. Thom Tillis, John Harwood and Ron Insana join Money Power Politics this morning.

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October 5th, 10am: President Trump unveils his so-called "super intelligence force" just days after six tech companies signed a pledge to police themselves. Then, how Democrats in swing-state Michigan are trying to present a united front as they look to hold onto a crucial Senate seat. Plus, what Donald Trump is saying about his three Supreme Court justice picks, and what it could mean for the American people. Ahmed Baba, Josh Tyrangiel, Alex Witt, Shawna Thomas, Kevin Frey and Ryan Gellert join The Group Chat this morning.

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October 5th, 9am: Today, polls show Democrats improving their chances of winning control of the Senate. We'll break down the key races where they've opened up leads just about a month out from Election Day. Then, the U.S. and allies agree to release diesel reserves in an effort to ease prices. But how much of a difference will it make? Plus, Trump wants A.I. companies to police themselves, but local leaders are pushing for new regulations. Susan Glasser, Dasha Burns, G. Elliott Morris, Chris Jansing, Justin Wolfers, Steve Liesman and Gary Marcus join Money Power Politics this morning.

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October 2nd, 10am: Trump blocks coverage of his busy campaign day by abruptly shutting out a member from the press pool, but he's still happy to keep buying ads on those very networks. Then, new revelations on why the federal government's relationship with Big Tech is now growing closer than ever before. Plus, the growing ties between the Pentagon and Silicon Valley, and what that means for Americans. Mary Harris, Mosheh Oinounou, Chris Jansing, Mychael Schnell, Sharon Weinberger and Ari Melber join The Group Chat this morning.

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October 2nd, 9am: A look at the state of the U.S. economy as we get the latest jobs report, and what we're hearing from the president and voters just over a month out from election day. Then, New York Governor Kathy Hochul names State Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the case of a former Cornell student who claims she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity but her case was never pursued. Plus, the surging cost of health care as open enrollment approaches, and the premium increases people are facing while already dealing with high prices. Jake Sherman, David Drucker, Brendan Greeley, Catherine Rampell, Zack Cooper, and Fallon Gallagher join Money Power Politics this morning.

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