September 16, 2026, 10AM: Mark Zuckerberg appears to be rejecting calls to slow down A.I. development. Plus, a deep dive into just how much the Iran war is costing taxpayers. And, a Putin-linked Russian oligarch reportedly helped finance Don Trump Jr's wedding after-party. Philip Bump, Paul Rieckhoff, Jacob Weisberg, David Rohde and Joshua Robinson join The Group Chat this Wednesday morning.

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September 16, 2026, 9AM: Trump campaigns with fmr. RNC chair Michael Whatley for North Carolina's Senate seat. Plus, a report shows the Iran war cost the U.S. $38 billion as of August 1. And, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates, even though the President is demanding the opposite. Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ali Vitali, Priya Sridhar, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Natasha Sarin, Steve Liesman and Alex Wagner join Money Power Politics this Wednesday morning.

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September 15, 2026, 10am: MS NOW Host Erielle Reshef and the panel react to lawmakers questions to FBI Director Kash Patel.

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September 15, 2026, 9am: MS NOW Host Erielle Reshef and the panel react to the tense confrontations at a Senate hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel.

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September 14th, 10am: There are just 50 days until the midterms, and President Trump's pitch to keep Republicans in power has a problem: the economy is in trouble. Prices are rising faster than wages, gas is over $4.30, diesel set another record, and the Fed meets this week with expectations growing that it will raise rates for the first time since 2023. Then, the President doubles down on his pledge to cut $5,000 checks for every American adult if Republicans maintain their control of Congress. Plus, Chris Jansing reports from Anchorage on the tight race for U.S. Senate. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Mary Harris, John Avlon, Jennifer Palmieri, Chris Jansing and Dan Harris join Money Power Politics this morning.

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September 14th, 9am: While more industry leaders call for a slowdown, it doesn't sound like the President is on board. Then, the Iran-backed Houthis launch new attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and are threatening another major shipping route. Plus, the House Oversight Committee is set to take its first steps to hold investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress. Dasha Burns, Jeff Mason, Kevin Frey, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Nayyera Haq, Nilay Patel, Max Chafkin and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-California) join Money Power Politics this morning.

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September 10th, 9am: Trump floats a payout to Americans if they vote to keep Republicans in power on Capitol Hill. Then, the cost to fill up your gas tank jumps again and now the Energy Department predicts diesel prices are set to skyrocket. Plus, the mounting calls for a slowdown in AI development, as industry insiders and lawmakers weigh in after a dire warning about AI's threat to humanity. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Vaughn Hillyard, Scott Lincicome, Dan Nathan and Fred Guttenberg join Money Power Politics this morning.

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September 10th, 10am: Trump is front and center in Dallas for the GOP convention, while polls show him underwater. And many Republicans are hoping the convention speakers will address the cost of living. Plus, the president says the Iran war won't end until after the midterms, while his own advisers worry privately it could run through the end of his term. Ron Insana, Molly Jong-Fast, Bill Cohan and Ali Velshi join The Group Chat this morning.

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September 9th, 10am: With sky-high ticket prices and influencers overrunning the grounds, is the US Open still an event for regular tennis fans? Plus, Trump wants voters to pretend he's on the ballot as Republicans convene in Dallas, while Talarico counters with a food drive focused on affordability. And, the U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after an attempted attack on a Navy warship. Sean Patrick Maloney, Philip Bump, Tim O'Brien and Ayman Mohyeldin join The Group Chat this morning.

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September 9th, 9am: Right now, President Trump puts his record at the center of the midterm elections, as Republicans begin their two-day convention in Dallas. Then, the White House takes its trade war with Canada to the next level and bans more imports, while oil prices move higher amid attacks in the Middle East. Plus, what's up with the US Open? From the sky-high ticket prices to the influencers, is the tournament now out of reach for most fans? Vaughn Hillyard, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Laura Barrón-López, David Noriega, Bharat Ramamurti, Kathryn Anne Edwards and Sarah Longwell join Money Power Politics this morning.

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