The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

Newly released video shows former President Trump pleading the Fifth Amendment more than 400 times in the New York Attorney General’s civil probe into the Trump Organization. Meantime, President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy clash ahead of their first big meeting on the debt ceiling. Plus, we’ve learned the FBI searched Biden’s think tank back in mid-November after classified documents were found. Leigh Ann Caldwell, Joyce Vance, Carlos Curbelo, John Burris, Max Rose, Kurt Bardella, and Roger Sollenberger join.

As Trump ramps up a third presidential bid, the Manhattan DA begins presenting evidence to a grand jury about Trump’s role in paying hush money to Stormy Daniels. Meantime, President Biden highlights his legislative wins ahead of the State of the Union address. Plus, the special counsel in Biden’s classified documents case is expected to officially take over the probe this week. Mike Memoli, Luke Broadwater, Barbara McQuade, J.B. Smiley, David Henderson, Moriah Balingit, and David Folkenflik join.

Memphis Police release videos showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, sparking protests around the country. It comes as two more deputies at the scene are relieved of duty pending an investigation. Antonia Hylton, Martavius Jones, Laura Jarrett, Charles Coleman, Carmen Best, Tracie Kesee, Joanna Schwartz, and Jon Allen join.

President Biden takes a victory lap during a Virginia speech after the latest data shows the U.S. economy is still growing despite fears of recession. It comes as the White House and House Republicans are at odds over the debt ceiling and budget cuts. Plus, five former Memphis police officers are facing second degree murder charges for the death of Tyre Nichols. Tara Palmieri, Reed Galen, Jen Psaki, Marq Claxton, Charles Coleman, Stephen Gruber-Miller, Cara Fitzpatrick, Meg Tirrell join.

In a reversal, the White House announces plans to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. It comes as Germany also pledges tanks for Ukraine ahead of Russia’s anticipated spring offensive. Plus, after a two-year ban, Meta is lifting former President Trump’s suspension from Facebook and Instagram. Richard Engel, Michael McFaul, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Jake Ward, Kara Swisher, Fmr. Sen. Al Franken, and Andy Campbell join.

As a judge considers whether to release the grand jury report on the Trump election probe in Georgia, the DA suggests indictment decisions are “imminent.” Meantime, classified documents were found at former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home. And with 40 mass shootings so far in 2023, some have become numb to America’s gun violence problem, we discuss about the dangers of doing so and why it’s important to politicize gun violence. Peter Baker, Chuck Rosenberg, Greg Bluestein, Juanita Tolliver, Matthew Dowd, Matthew Belloni, and Philip Bump join.

One person is in custody after a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, California left at least seven people dead. It comes just two days after a gunman killed 11 and injured 9 at a dance hall in Monterey Park, California. And, a retired top FBI agent Charles McGonigal was arrested for alleged money laundering and violating Russian sanctions. Steve Patterson, Thomas Wong, Clint Watts, Barbara McQuade, Frank Figliuzzi, Stuart Stevens, Jason Johnson, and Avery Wilks joins.

Anti-abortion activists held the first “March for Life” since Roe v. Wade was overturned. It comes days before the 50th anniversary of the landmark decision. Plus, President Biden reflected on the challenges and accomplishments during his first two years in office. In the second half of his term, he’ll face a different set of issues but with a new Republican-controlled House. Amna Nawaz, Irin Carmon, Michelle Goodwin, Zach Montague, Barbara McQuade, Carlos Curbelo, Donna Edwards, and Michael Beschloss join.

The U.S. hits its borrowing limit and sets up a debt ceiling fight on Capitol Hill. Meantime, President Biden makes his first public remarks on his handling of classified material since the special counsel was named. Plus, a Supreme Court investigation fails to find who leaked the abortion ruling draft. Peter Baker, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Joyce Vance, Jim Rutenberg, Mark McKinnon, Symone Sanders-Townsend, and Jake Ward join.

The U.S. is expected to hit its debt limit on Thursday, setting up a major political fight in Washington. Meantime, a failed GOP candidate arrested in connection to attacks on New Mexico Democrats appears in court.. Plus, the White House says President Biden’s documents probe won’t impact his election plans. Yamiche Alcindor, Ryan Nobles, Tom Nichols, Rep. Brendan Boyle, Michael Steele, Amy McGrath, and Kara Swisher join.