Guests: Lisa Rubin, Kristy Greenberg, Bill Karins, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Jeff Sharlet

The Democratic Mayor of New York is indicted. Tonight: what we know about the charges—and what it says about the equal application of the law. Then, Rep. Jamie Raskin on Jack Smith's big filing on the Trump coup trial. Plus, the House Republican now doubling down on his vile attack on immigrants. And as Hurricane Helene approaches landfall, what we know about the damage that's already being done.

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