The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi
MS NOW, Ali Velshi
217 episodes
An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow's conversation.
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Trump lays groundwork to question integrity of elections
October 26, 2026; 11 p.m. EDT: Frivolous lawsuits seeks to sow doubt ahead of midterms, as Trump continues his red-state tour in Mississippi. And the DOJ brings new charges against former FBI Director James Comey. Rob…
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DOJ sues to block Alaska vote if Republican loses
October 23, 2026; 11 p.m. EDT: An unprecedented move by President Trump's DOJ to potentilly block certification of election results in a close Senate race. Plus, Trump insists Elon Musk has restored Starlink access in…
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Trump rallies Republicans in Iowa tonight
October 22, 2026; 11 p.m. EDT: Trump continues his red state tour as Democrats see a path to flipping seats in Iowa races. Plus, bipartisan backlash over Ramaswamy attack ad in the Ohio governor’s race. Juanita…
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Trump administration escalates attacks on the midterms
October 21, 2026; 11pm: Democrats sue the Trump Admin. over moves to erode voter confidence. Plus, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers face in a second debate in Michigan's senate race. And we discuss the sharp rise in…
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Midterm campaigning reaches a fever pitch
October 20, 2026, 11 p.m.: Trump rallies Republicans in North Carolina as we see record-breaking early voting turnout in Texas. And the Justice Department is alleging voter fraud in California as ICE raids surge in the…
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Trump approval hits record low in new poll
October 19, 2026, 11 p.m.: Another record-low approval rating for President Trump, as his war on Iran drags on, and he cozies up to Valdimir Putin. Plus, Trump stumps for Republicans in deep-red Kansas. Rep. Joe…
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How Trump is profiting off his presidency
October 16, 2026, 11 p.m.: President Trump amasses wealth during his second term, as a backlash against corruption emerges as a key campaign issue in the midterms. Plus, more than 3,000 "No Kings" rallies are expected…
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America contends with another mass shooting tragedy
October 15, 2026, 11 p.m.: Three children and one teacher are killed by a lone gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Plus, President Trump's diesel deal plays into Vladimir Putin's hands. And ICE…
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The political cost of indifference is too high
The political cost of indifference is too high. Nobel laureate sees clear parallels between America now and what happened in the Philippines. Plus, a 2020 election denier is running to be the top election official in…
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Ohio returning as national bellwether for elections
Ali Velshi takes the "road-to-the midterms" through Columbus, Ohio. Plus, a federal judge reverses President Trump's media ban indefinitely. Andrew Weissmann, Fallon Gallagher, Karen Kasler, Abby Livingston, Sherrod…
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Trump frames midterms as existential threat to himself
October 12, 2026; 11pm: Trump is desperate to keep Congress in Republican control as federal agents raid Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in Washington, D.C. Plus, Data centers become flashpoint in Ohio's senate race. Mehdi…
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Protests erupt after ICE shoots New York man with child in car
October 9, 2026; 11pm: New York leaders urge action after ICE shooting. Hurricane Isaias slams the Gulf Coast as a Category 1 storm. And "The Social Reckoning" dramatizes issues inside Facebook. Brad Lander, Christina…
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Trump uses fear to rile up base as midterm panic sets in
October 8, 2026; 11pm: Trump continues to pedal the lie that Iran can "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. Plus, a former Republican stands a shot at being the first Democrat elected governor of Florida in more than…
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New reports shed light on ICE overreach
October 7, 2026; 11pm: Documents reveal that ICE amassed millions of voter records in their sweeping hunt for fraud. Plus, Trump said he went to Texas tonight to help the wildly unpopular Republican Senate candidate…
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Democrats see path to flipping the Senate
October 6, 2026; 11pm: The Maine race for Senate is now rated as a toss-up. Plus, we hear from voters in Michigan’s 10th congressional district. And Paramount closes deal with Warner Bros. in historic media merger.…
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Democrats gain momentum ahead of midterm elections
October 5, 2026; 11pm: Trump rallies for Sen. Pete Ricketts in Nebraska as congressional race ratings moving in Democrats' favor. And the Supreme Court begins a new term. Dan Osborn, Melissa Murray, and Tim Snyder all…
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Floundering Trump goes on red-state campaign tour
October 2, 2026; 11pm: New signs Republicans are in trouble as Trump holds a rally in deep-red Alabama. Plus, a new filing in Trump's media ban. And the September jobs numbers are below expectations. Abby Livingston,…
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Republicans' Trump Problem
President Trump is increasingly becoming a major problem for Republicans on the campaign trail. And tonight's Race on our Radar takes us to Virginia's 1st district, where a Democrat is seeking to unseat a 10-term…
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Jack Smith Hearing Devolves Into Spectacle
The GOP's Jack Smith hearing devolves into the most embarrassing thing to come out of Congress is a long time. Plus tonight's Race on our Radar focuses on Pennsylvania's 8th district. And the real and imaginary dangers…
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Republicans fear Trump could cost them the midterms
New evidence that the Republicans are on the defense as they approach the midterm election. Plus, news outlets file a new motion in media ban case. And the FBI deputy director steps down amid bureau turmoil. Roy…
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Democrats gain ground on Republicans in Texas races
September 25, 2026; 11pm: Polls show Senate and governor races tightening in Texas. Plus, the lieutenant governor is a powerful office in the state. And Democrats aim to elect their first Texas in decades. Evan Smith,…
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MS NOW, CNN journalists denied entry to White House event
September 24, 2026; 11pm: White House defies federal judge ruling and denied MSNOW and CNN access to Trump's state dinner honoring President Xi Jinping. Plus, the Navy disclosed 8 suicide attempts tied to the USS…
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Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran in UN speech
President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly amid the White House press ban. The Iran war exposes the fragility of oil choke points. Tim Snyder, Bobby Ghosh, Sarah Trone Garriott, David Noriega all…
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Trump's White House media ban tests freedom of speech
MS NOW, CNN, and Politico sue Trump on First Amendment grounds. Plus, an appeals court revives a GOP-backed Missouri voting map. And gasoline prices soar to $4.48 a gallon amid the Iran war. Errin Haines, Zack…
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Trump seeks to "ban" three news outlets from White House
Trump singles out MS NOW, CNN and Politico for White House ban. Plus, how the administration's policies on war and trade are pushing food prices higher. Jason Stanley, Jim Acosta, David Folkenflik, and Jon Tester all…
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Early voting begins amid Republican panic
Republicans panic as early voting begins amid voter outrage at rising costs. Plus, President Trump throws a tantrum over his desire to imprint his name on the Kennedy Center. The AI data center battles comes Trump…
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Trump slams the Fed for raising interest rates
The Federal Reserve raises rates for the first time in three years and signals more to come. A far-right coalition embraces end of times politics. Democrat Annie Andrews discusses her Senate race in South Carolina.…
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Trump policies on war and trade fuel economic woes
Trump sees his worst polling yet, we discuss what it mean means for his party's chances in the midterms. Plus, Trump's trade war pushes Canada closer to Europe. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Ben Rhodes, and Dr. Leah Torres all…
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Supreme court rejects Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions
The Supreme Court's order comes just one day after a Trump-appointed district judge issued a second preliminary injunction blocking the Postal Service's new mail voting rule to take effect. Plus, top AI CEOs call for a…
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New 9/11 documents renew focus on survivors' health
As America marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, new documents renew focus on the persistent health issues suffered by survivors and first responders in New York. Plus, national security experts warn the Department of…
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Republicans kick off "midterm convention" in Dallas
Trump speaks for nearly two hours at RNC gathering in Dallas, promises $5,000 to Americans if Republicans hold onto Congress in November. Meanwhile, Trump predicts Iran war will end "after the election." Vaughn…
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Republicans wrap up "midterm convention" in Dallas
Trump tells the crowd in Dallas: "If you don't vote, you go to hell." Plus, Democratic Senate candidate Roy Cooper joins to discuss his North Carolina race. John Fugelsang, Charlie Dent, Aaron David Miller, and Roy…
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Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary
Pappas will face Republican John E. Sununu in November in a race that could decide which party controls the Senate. Plus, how the Trump administration pushed to end legal services for migrant children. And retaliatory…
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Trump files appeal to allow mail-in ballot restrictions
The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal Sunday asking the Supreme Court to lift the block on the Postal Service's new rule restricting mail-in ballots. Plus, bond market turmoil signals economic unease for…
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Trump appeals new mail voting rule to the Supreme Court again
Trump's latest attack on mail-in voting as the first ballots of general election go out tomorrow. Plus, the Trump administration refuses to call the Iran conflict a "war." And a look at the legacy of Gloria Steinem and…
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Trump inserts himself into GOP campaign for the midterms
President Trump hosts a dinner for GOP lawmakers facing tough races. Plus a one-on-one interview with Democratic candidate for Senate in Michigan Adbul El-Sayed. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Abdul El-Sayed, and Noga Tarnopolsky…
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Primary night in Massachusetts
80-year-old Ed Markey wins the Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts and Richard Neal survives his primary challenge in the state's First Congressional District. Plus, U.S. and Iran exchange new strikes as the…
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U.S. and Iran renew hostilities after one month pause
New reports of discord from top military leadership as President Trump's war of choice against Iran grinds on. Plus, what's behind Trump's chilling new attempt to weaponize the Federal Communications Commission. Vaughn…
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Americans descend on Washington for voting rights rally
63 years after the original March on Washington, Americans return to "Defend the Vote" against Donald Trump's repeated attempts to undermine our elections. Plus, the president claims he can rename Lake Ontario as "Lake…
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Trump insists "Mission Accomplished" as Iran war drags on
We take stock of Trump's war of choice with Iran, six months in. Plus, new polling reveals a game-changing shift in Texas for Democrats ahead of midterms. And a brand-new ruling temporarily block on President Trump's…
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States sue over Trump's new mail-in ballot rule
24 states sue to block a new Postal Service rule restricting mail-in ballots. Plus, groups report a spike in U.S. troops seeking to leave the military as conscientious objectors. And, Pennsylvania sees its first…
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Darline Graham wins GOP primary runoff in South Carolina
Election night in South Carolina, Oklahoma, and Georgia. Plus, remembering country music icon Dolly Parton. And a new lawsuit against Trump's mail-in voting executive order. Annie Andrews, Brian Mansfield, Alex Tabet,…
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Supreme Court grants Trump temporary win in fight over mail-in ballots
President Trump just won a partial victory in his bid to turn the U.S. Postal Service into a political weapon against voters. Plus, the data center backlash is coming for Republicans. Joyce Vance, Nnamdi Egwuonwu,…
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Trump hits the campaign trail for Republican candidates
Campaigning for Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina Trump says, "We're the smart country now, not the dumb country," as advisers worry his approval will fall below 30%. Plus Paul Tremblay joins the Velshi Banned Book…
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Trump's willingness to ignore the law
As President Trump continues ballroom construction, he challenges institutions meant to keep everyone in check. Plus, Congressional Democrats add 5 candidates from "Red to Blue" list for the midterms. Corey…
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Trust breaks down between Trump and election officials
A new Senate rating changes the math for November. Plus, President Trump is leading Republicans into a political trap on a sleeper issue that could change the course of the midterms. Adrian Fontes, Nathaniel Herz,…
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Florida and Alaska primary results reframe what's possible in November
Primary results from Florida included a surprise win for the progressive state legislator Angie Nixon in the Democratic primary for Senate, as well as wins for David Jolly and Byron Donalds in the Democratic and…
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Sinking morale aboard the USS Lincoln
A 19-year-old sailor aboard the USS Lincoln jumped overboard amid poor conditions and sinking morale during the ship's extended deployment due to the war with Iran. Plus, the latest on ICE's aggressive tactics and…
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Democratic primary voters signal desire for change
David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic governor’s primary after a late push. Plus, election deniers succeed in GOP primaries in Wisconsin, Arizona, and Georgia. And ICE's expanding its reach by deputizing state and…
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Six states vote in high-stakes primaries
A Democratic Socialist tries to win the Governor nomination in Wisconsin. Plus, Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman advance to GOP runoff for the late Lindsey Graham’s South Carolina U.S. Senate seat. And…
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