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Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle

Host Stephanie Ruhle brings her business acumen, hard-hitting interview style and original reporting to mornings, helping you understand what’s happening today and why it matters. Make sense of it all, together.

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Six states hold primaries tomorrow Aug 10, 2026

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August 10th, 2026, 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. In the wake of a brutal primary, Abdul El-Sayed is starting the tough process of uniting Democratic factions, while Trump's sway with his party is tested in the South Carolina Senate race. Plus, another setback in the Iran war as Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the U.S. meets all the conditions of memorandum signed in June. And, Todd Blanche is set to be sworn in as the 88th U.S. Attorney General this afternoon. Nikki McCann Ramirez, Hayes Brown, Abby Livingston, Joel Payne, and Alex Ward join The Group Chat.

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Wisconsin voters head to the polls tomorrow for the gubernatorial primary Aug 10, 2026

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August 10th, 2026, 9am: Voters in Wisconsin head to the polls for the gubernatorial primary where front runner Francesca Hong faces County Executive David Crowley. Plus, we dig into Trump's new strategy with Iran after he tells Axios he's now "low-keying" it. And, a look at the state of the economy as prices remain high and the July jobs report shows a weakening labor market. Vaughn Hillyard, Will McDuffie, Shelby Talcott, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Neil Irwin, Justin Wolfers, and Kevin Frey join Money Power Politics this Monday morning.

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Breaking news: Sen. Bill Cassidy announces his decision on the Blanche nomination Aug 07, 2026

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August 7th, 2026, 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy makes an announcement on how he will vote on Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. Plus, where a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz now stands. And, new reporting on how Space X CEO Elon Musk could be losing his impact on the stock market. David Rohde, Ron Insana, Max Chafkin, and Mary Harris join the Group Chat this morning.

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Congress pushes the White House for more transparency on the war. Aug 07, 2026

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August 7th, 2026, 9am: Trump takes matters into his own hands with new executive orders while his agenda faces big hurdles in Congress. What the President is telling Punchbowl News about The Save Act and his relationship with Republican lawmakers. Then, what we know about the outlines of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Congress pushes the White House for more transparency on the war. Plus, we just got the July jobs report. What it says about the state of the economy as high prices remain a top issue for voters. Cat Zakrzewski, Jake Sherman, Mark Leibovich, Inzamam Rashid, Catherine Rampell, Seth Harris and Josh Einiger join Money Power Politics this morning.

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Is the DSA following the Trump model? Aug 06, 2026

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August 6th, 2026, 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. In the wake of Senate primary results this week, we are asking the question, is the DSA similar to Trump's political model? Plus, what we know about the potential "deal" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And, the President tried to sell his economic message in Nevada last night. Are his own voters buying it? Jonathan Lemire, Jason Johnson, Gillian Tett, and Peter Alexander join the Group Chat today.

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The Senate votes to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Aug 06, 2026

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August 6th, 2026, 9am: Midterm battles taking shape after this week's key primaries in Michigan. How affordability has become a defining issue as President Trump tries to spin the cost of living while he travels across the country. Plus, it's the end of Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitian immigrants and refugees. What will this mean for the healthcare industry that's reliant on their contributions to the labor force? And, breaking news on Capitol Hill, where a Senate Committee votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Kevin Frey, Betsey Stevenson, John Harwood, Amy Adaniel, and Kyle Simon join Money Power Politics this morning.

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The results are in. Now what? Aug 05, 2026

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August 5th, 2026, 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. Michigan primary results and what they signal for November 3. Plus, Todd Blanche's confirmation comes down to Murkowski and Cassidy after Collins says no. And, Capital One asks a court to throw out the Trump trust's lawsuit over closed accounts. Mosheh Oinounou, Philip Bump, David Gura, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Hans Nichols join the Group Chat today.

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92 Days from the midterms: what you need to know Aug 05, 2026

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August 5th, 2026, 9am: All eyes are on Michigan's key Democratic Senate primary. The latest results on the race between Congresswoman Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. What it all means for Democrats heading into the midterms. Then, President Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close as attacks on shipping in the region continue. Plus, the Methodist pastor making waves in the race for Senate in Kansas. We'll talk to the winner of last night's Democratic primary about his plan for November. Nnamdi Egwuonwu, Jon Ralston, Eugene Daniels, Will Sommer, Alex Ward, General Barry McCaffrey, Justin Wolfers, Scott Lincicome, and Adam Hamilton join Money Power Politics this morning.

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It's Primary Election Day across the U.S. Aug 05, 2026

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August 4th, 2026; 10am: Money Power Politics continues into the second hour. Special coverage of the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General continues. Plus, voters are casting ballots in Primary races across Virginia, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington today. Will Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary race go to the establishment Congressman Haley Stevens or progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayeed? Basil Smikle, Stuart Stevens, Lis Smith, Mychael Schnell join the Group Chat today.

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Special Coverage: Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearing Aug 05, 2026

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August 4, 2026; 9am: The Midterms are just 91 days away and it's Primary election day in five states today. Our eye is on Michigan where the race for Senate is posing a big test for a divided Democratic Party. Plus, the Senate Judiciary committee is just about to meet to vote the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. MSNOW's special coverage of the hearing takes us right into the Senate. Barbara McQuade, Mychael Schnell, Sam Stein, and David Rohde join Money Power Politics this morning.

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