The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

Democrats are blasting Senate Republicans who all voted against a bill that would fund the government and avoid U.S. default. Plus, at a White House event where he got his Covid booster shot, Pres. Biden spoke of their importance but added it's still critical that those who are unvaccinated get their first shots. Joining the program are Philip Rucker, Lisa Lerer, Jon Meacham, Victoria DeFrancesco Soto, Mike Murphy, and Dr. Nahid Bhadelia.

The Biden White House says it will cooperate with work with the House Select Committee investigating the Capitol insurrection despite Trump's attempts to claim executive privilege. Plus, with Republicans united against the president's economic agenda, Biden is still struggling to unite Democrats on his key agenda items. Joining the program are Jonathan Lemire, Susan Page, Cynthia Alksne, Don Calloway, Bill Kristol, and Dr. Kavita Patel.

The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection has subpoenas for Trump insiders Steve Bannon, Mark Meadows, Dan Scavino, and Kashyap Patel. Plus, Maricopa County, AZ announced late tonight that a draft report of the GOP-backed so-called audit confirms Biden's 2020 win in that county. Joining to discuss that and more is Ashley Parker, Clint Watts, Barbara McQuade, Robert Gibbs, Michael Steele, and Dr. Nahid Bhadelia.

Republicans on the Hill have offered Democrats exactly zero votes to stop both a government shutdown and the default of the U.S. government, yet McConnell is trying to blame Democrats. We discuss that and the latest on Covid vaccine boosters with Peter Baker, Claire McCaskill, Eugene Robinson, and Dr. Peter Hotez. Bob Woodward and Robert Costa also join to discuss their book "Peril" on Trump's final dark days in office.

With a pandemic still ongoing, Democrats divided over his agenda, Republicans opposing legislation to ensure the financial health of the nation, and his first speech to the United Nation as president, Biden is facing his most critical moment in office yet. We discuss that and more with Lisa Lerer, Dr. Irwin Redlener, Jon Meacham, Juanita Tolliver, Stuart Stevens, and Charles Blow.

Pfizer has released data the company says shows a lower dose Covid vaccine is safe and effective on children ages 5-11. Plus, Biden is preparing to speak to the United Nations for the first time as president. MSNBC's Brian Williams is joined by Philip Rucker, Yamiche Alcindor, Dr. Céline Gounder, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, David Plouffe, and Tim Miller.

An FDA panel has voted against Covid boosters for the general population for now, but in favor of boosters for those at high risk and age 65 and older. We discuss that, look at the security preparations in Washington ahead of a pro-January 6 rally, and much more with Jonathan Lemire, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, Don Calloway, Bill Kristol, and George Will.

Federal authorities are reportedly on watch for the possibility of violence at a September 18 rally being planned that is in support of the January 6 Capitol insurrectionist. Plus, military reservists and National Guard are being deployed to help some hospitals overwhelmed with Covid cases. We discuss that and much more with Shannon Pettypiece, Clint Watts, Dr. Irwin Redlener, James Carville, Mark McKinnon, and Dr. Vin Gupta.

President Biden is back the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs after a new book detailed his calls to China during the final days of the Trump administration to assure them no conflict would be coming. Plus, we look at the latest news on Covid boosters and SpaceX's new history-making all-civilian mission into space. Joining the program are Yamiche Alcindor, Peter Baker, John Heilemann, Eugene Robinson, Stuart Stevens, Dr. Stephen Sample, and Cal Perry.

NBC News projects that California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has survived a Republican-led effort to recall him from office. Steve Kornacki, Jacob Soboroff, Mike Murphy, A.B. Stoddard, Philip Rucker, and Seema Mehta all join.