Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle

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  Trump's Broken Record: Supposed Negotiations with Iran 03.08.2026 41min

  August 3rd, 2026; 10am: We are three months away from Election Day for the midterms. Plus, Trump claims talks with Iran could begin today, even though Tehran says it has no interest. And, the  DOJ drops the case that alleged vandalism damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Shawna Thomas, Steve Liesman, Chris Jansing, and David Rohde join the Group Chat today.
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  Will Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund survive Todd Blanche? 03.08.2026 40min

  August 3rd, 2026; 9am: Todd Blanche gives into demands from two GOP senators and issues a written order killing President Trump's so-called "anti-weaponization" fund. Then, looking ahead to a big primary day in five states tomorrow. The key races we're keeping an eye on, and what they mean for Democrats. Plus, Truth Social's paid service giving investors faster access to Trump's posts goes live. Why one Senator and a whole lot of other people are calling it "insider trading." Susan Glasser, Jeff Mason, Ali Vitali, Jeff Mason, Matt Peterson, Ron Insana, and Mark Joseph Stern join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Will voters prioritize ideology or affordability? 31.07.2026 40min

  July 31, 2026; 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. The Democratic Socialists of America are kicking off their national conference in Chicago today. Plus, Elon Musk plans to spend at least $100 million to help GOP candidates in the midterms. And, the fragile framework for a peace deal between Israel and Hamas and why it's not clear if either side is on really board. John Harwood, Nayyera Haq, Joel Payne, and Eugene Daniels join the Group Chat this morning.
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  Trump Faces Big Challenges to His Agenda 31.07.2026 41min

  July 31, 2026; 9am: The President's agenda runs into roadblocks amid a stalled nomination, tensions with Senate Republicans and a war he can't seem to end. Plus, how changes to the affordable care act are driving up the number of Americans with no health insurance. And, Democratic Socialists gain momentum - how the movement could impact the midterm elections. Damian Paletta, Kevin Frey, Vaughn Hillyard, Alex Tabet, Neil Irwin, Brendan Greeley, and Jonathan Cohn join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Are lawmakers taking AI regulation seriously enough? 30.07.2026 40min

  July 30th, 2026; 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. There is a new major escalation in the Middle East as the US retaliates, launching a heavy wave of airstrikes against Iran. Plus, can Open AI's CEO tamp down fears in Washington after its technology went rogue and hacked another company? And, will the largest sports tournament on the planet soon have new outside investors? Katie Drummond, Ron Insana, Ayman Mohyeldin, and Pablo Torre join the Group Chat today.
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  Trump hits more roadblocks when it comes to getting what he wants 30.07.2026 42min

  July 30th, 2026; 9am: Todd Blanche's nomination hangs in the balance after two key senators say they're not ready to support him. Plus, the U.S. launches major strikes on Iran in retaliation for attempted attacks on American forces. And, tech CEOs sit down with White House officials as a cybersecurity breach raises new concerns about AI. Laura Barron Lopez, Carol Leonnig, Peter Baker, Ali Vitali, Rick Newman, Natasha Sarin, Priya Sridhar join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  A Busy Day on Capitol Hill 29.07.2026 51min

  July 29th, 2026; 10am: Special coverage of Former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony before the Senate Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Plus Chris Jansing weighs in on the Midterm elections worth keeping an eye on. And Mychael Schnell brings us breaking coverage of GOP Senator Cornyn calling off a meeting with Todd Blanche ahead of a critical vote on his nomination to become Trump's next Attorney General. David Gura, Christina Greer, Vaughn Hillyard, Stuart Stevens, Dr. Vin Gupta join the Group Chat today.
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  Fauci Invokes the Fifth 29.07.2026 55min

  July 29th, 2026; 9am: Doctor Anthony Fauci testifies before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Throughout our breaking coverage, Dr. Fauci invokes his Fifth Amendment right, refusing to answer any questions by committee members led by Senator Rand Paul. How much of this trial is about accountability, and how much is about relitigating the pandemic? David Rohde, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Dan Merica join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Breaking Coverage: The Funeral of Late Senator Lindsay Graham Takes Place in Washington 28.07.2026 49min

  July 28th, 2026; 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. Ukraine's President Zelensky is meeting with Trump at the White House. At the top of this hour, late Senator Lindsay Graham will make his final trip through the halls of Congress. Breaking coverage takes us to the special ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are among the world leaders in Washington at today's funeral - a reflection of Graham's support for both countries and his influence on US foreign policy. David Rohde, Mark McKinnon, Mychael Schnell join the Group Chat today.
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  Today Marks 5 Months of War with Iran 28.07.2026 46min

  July 28th, 2026; 9am: Trump sits down this morning with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and later with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Plus, Trump ramps up pressure on Congress to pass his stalled election bill, asking the Supreme Court to let him restrict mail-in voting. And Washington honors Senator Lindsey Graham, beginning with a memorial on Capitol Hill. Sam Stein, Mychael Schnell, Michael McFaul, Jeff Mason, Ron Insana, Max Chafkin, and Jim Messina join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Trump goes after the Smithsonian again 27.07.2026 42min

  July 27th, 2026; 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. The strikes have stopped in the Middle East for now. So where do efforts to end the war with Iran go from here? Plus, Trump versus the Smithsonian: the President's new executive order targeting the institution. And, new fears of a labor shortage swell as roughly 350,000 immigrants with Temporary Protected Status are expected to lose their work permits. What will this mean for the American industries that have long relied on the roughly 70% of TPS holders who participate in the labor force? Mark McKinnon, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Philip Malinowski, and Chris Jansing join the Group Chat this morning.
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  Despite a trillion-dollar defense budget, we can't afford this war? 27.07.2026 39min

  July 27th, 2026; 9am: The President pauses major military strikes in Iran, while Tehran says it still controls the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, less than 100 days until the midterms. The Trump team's new marching orders for GOP candidates plus why the Democrats now face a serious cash crunch. And, the fight over history. The White House orders "warning signs" be places outside a Smithsonian museum. Michael Birnbaum, Susan Glasser, General Barry McCaffrey, Vaughn Hillyard, Shane Goldmacher, Dan Nathan, Charlotte Howard, and Katie Phang join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Ukraine Sees Continued Success Against Russia 24.07.2026 41min

  July 24th, 2026, 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. President Trump is reportedly close to making a decision on a quote "massive attack" in Iran. Plus, why did Zelenskyy fire his army chief? And what could this mean for the war? Plus, Trump attended his third dignified transfer since the Iran war began. Is this war consuming his presidency? Ron Insana, Ahmed Baba, and Abby Livingston join the Group Chat today.
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  Pentagon Website Shows Lower Iran War Death Toll 24.07.2026 40min

  July 24th, 2026, 9am: The Pentagon's website shows a lower number of U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war, excluding the men and women who died over the weekend. What we're learning about the change. Plus, the number one issue voters care about heading into the midterms, and the massive war chest Republicans are sitting on. And, President Trump's new tariffs on 60 countries. What it could mean for your wallet. Inzamam Rashid, Jake Sherman, Mark Leibovich, Damian Paletta, Neil Irwin, Ron Insana, and Chris Jansing join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  What You Need to Know about Trump's Latest Tariff Strategy 23.07.2026 41min

  July 23rd, 2026, 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. Republicans know they have a midterm problem, but new polling shows that problem may be worse than they thought. Plus, as the war in Iran intensifies, former officers tell MS NOW they were forced out of their jobs after questioning Hegseth's policies. And, what President Trump's top trade negotiator told Congress about the administration's controversial tariff strategy. Jim Acosta, John Della Volpe, Dan Nathan, and Lis Smith join the Group Chat this morning.
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  We're following the money. Are you? 23.07.2026 42min

  July 23rd, 2026, 9am: American strikes have hit civilian infrastructure in Iran, as renewed hostilities stretch into a 12th straight day. Why some say those attacks could be a war crime. Plus, what new polling reveals about the advantage Democrats have heading into the midterms. And, we're following the money Donald Trump Jr. is making through his investment firm. Are companies just buying access to the White House? Peter Baker, Daniella Diaz, Lt. General Mark Hertling, Vaughn Hillyard, John Harwood, Maureen Farrell, and Jeffrey Sonnenfeld join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Key 2026 Matchups Take Shape 22.07.2026 41min

  July 22nd, 2026, 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. The Trump administration has reportedly made a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. This as the U.S. launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night and Trump appears to be willing to escalate the conflict. What will Congress have to say? Plus, key 2026 matchups are starting to take shape, including in Arizona where Trump-backed election deniers won their bids for Governor and Secretary of State. And, Jay Clayton is one step closer to becoming Director of National Intelligence after a Senate committee advanced his nomination yesterday. Hayes Brown, David Rohde, Patrick Murphy, and Charlie Sykes join the Group Chat.
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  Can voters get behind Trump's affordability message? 22.07.2026 41min

  July 22nd, 2026, 9am: President Trump has reportedly approved a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, but the deal appears to be missing many of the usual safeguards designed to prevent countries from making nuclear weapons. Plus, Trump is headed to the battleground state of Georgia, can voters get behind his affordability message when prices are still high? And, the confusion surrounding the cyclospora outbreak as infections hit a record high. Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Bobby Ghosh, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, Brendan Greeley, Justin Wolfers, and Dr. Scott Gottlieb join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Why does Trump want higher tariffs on Canadian products? 22.07.2026 40min

  July 21st, 2026, 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. Today is primary day in Arizona, one of the nation's fiercest battlegrounds. The stakes are high for Democrats, with key races vital to their chances of controlling the House in November. Plus, a new round of strikes on Iranian targets began overnight ahead of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's hearing with the Senate later today. And, Trump has signed orders to impose a 50 percent tariff on a wide range of exports from Canada. What will this mean for the innumerable products manufactured in Canada that Americans use every day? Joel Payne, Nayyera Haq, Molly Jong-Fast, and Congressman Seth Moulton join the Group Chat today.
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  It's Primary Day in Arizona 21.07.2026 40min

  July 21st, 2026, 9am: Defense secretary Pete Hegseth will be on Capitol Hill answering questions about the White House's nearly 90-billion dollar spending request for the Iran War. Plus, it's primary day in the pivotal swing state of Arizona. And, why Trump awarding no-bid contracts for his renovation projects means a much larger bill for taxpayers. Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, Susan Glasser, Kevin Frey, Dan Nathan, Seth Harris, and Marc Santia join Money Power Politics this morning.