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An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow’s conversation.

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Trump critic defeated in GOP primary May 20, 2026

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Trump critic Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) loses his House primary, underscoring the president's continued grip on the Republican party. Then, a DOJ deal that appears to exempt Trump, his family and his businesses from any future IRS audits sparks bipartisan outrage. Plus, new analysis reveals Trump's astonishing stock trades, including shares of companies that the administration met with and promoted. Larry Sabato, Jeff Mason, Miles Taylor, John Harwood and Bill Cohan join The 11th Hour.

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'Shallow theater': Trump's Iran threats following familiar pattern May 19, 2026

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Trump says he was asked to hold off new strikes on Iran, as his approval rating hits a second-term low and gas prices surge. Then, new reporting on Trump’s stock trades and how they’re connected to companies he has publicly praised. Plus, the 1.8 billion dollar fund from the Trump Justice Department that could end up funneling money to the President’s allies. Luke Broadwater, Mychael Schnell, Barry McCaffrey, Dan Nathan, Justin Wolfers, Kristy Greenberg, and Brendan Greeley join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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Who's the boss? Xi issues Taiwan warning as Trump gushes over Chinese leader May 15, 2026

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China’s leader sends a warning shot over Taiwan as President Trump focuses on Iran and claims Xi offered to help broker peace in the Iran war. Then, a potential trade truce as Beijing restores U.S. beef shipments to China. Plus, a new report claims the FBI director took a VIP snorkeling trip in Hawaii at a sacred Pearl Harbor Memorial. Laura Barron-Lopez, Susan Glasser, Tom Nichols, Michael McFaul, Ron Insana, John Harwood, and Nnamdi Egwuonwu join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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"I want to do business": Trump meets with Xi Jinping at high-stakes China summit May 14, 2026

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On tonight’s Nightcap: Trump begins his first full day of his China summit with President Xi Jinping. Then, Republicans in South Carolina’s Legislature reject a plan for new maps that would’ve eliminated the seat for the only democratic district in the state. Plus, more alarming economic data as investors become increasingly on edge about inflation. Laura Barron-Lopez, Antonia Hylton, Basil Smikle, Tim O’Brien, and Ahmed Baba join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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Not so decimated? New report throws major doubt on Trump's Iran war story May 13, 2026

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New reporting from the New York Times shows that the Trump administration might be seriously overstating how much damage they've done to Iran's missile program – new data shows inflation accelerating, but Trump says he’s not thinking about American’s finances “not even a little bit” – & the Secretary of Defense and the FBI Director clash with lawmakers over the cost of the war and their conduct in office. Carol Leonnig, Scott MacFarlane, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Brendan Greeley, Dan Nathan, Dave Weigel, and Josh Tyrangiel join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

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Is Trump running out of options to end his so-called "excursion" in Iran? May 12, 2026

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Trump calls the U.S. ceasefire with Iran on “massive live support." Then, the Supreme Court clears the way for Alabama to use new voting maps ahead of the midterms. Plus, the President floats a suspension of the federal gas tax as gas prices soar. Ayman Mohyeldin hosts as Peter Baker, Mychael Schnell, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Rohit Chopra, Max Chafkin, Holly McCall, and Steven Stuart join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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'Disaster': U.S.-Iran ceasefire stands, despite escalating violence May 09, 2026

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On tonight's Nightcap: tensions remain high in the Middle East as the UAE reports a new wave of attacks from Tehran. Then, a pair of major court decisions delivers a victory for Republicans in the redistricting battle. Plus, some states consider proposals to tax the wealthy to address the affordability crisis. Philip Bump, Mary Harris, Pablo Torre, and Harry Sisson join The 11th Hour this Friday night.

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'Ceasefire with a lot of fire': U.S. and Iran trade attacks despite truce May 08, 2026

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The U.S. and Iran exchange fire as concerns grow over the fragile ceasefire. Then, the U.S. Court of International Trade rules Trump’s 10% global tariffs are illegal. Plus, the heated battle over AI regulation spills into the midterms; what it could mean for the future of jobs and the economy. Peter Baker. Michael McFaul, Ivo Daalder, Laura Haefeli, Brooke Masters, Justin Wolfers, and Alex Bores join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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Is Trump "manifesting" end to Iran war? May 07, 2026

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On tonight’s Nightcap: Questions remain on the status of peace talks for the Iran War, as the U.S. and Iran give conflicting signals. Then, more protests erupt in Tennessee after Republicans unveil a new congressional map that could flip the state's only Democratic district. Plus, Trump defends his ballroom as Republicans in Congress seek one billion dollars to enhance security as part of the East Wing overhaul. Symone Sanders Townsend hosts as Akayla Gardner, Daniella Diaz, John Harwood, and Nayyera Haq join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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Is the war in Iran over? Depends which administration official is speaking. May 06, 2026

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Marco Rubio says the war in Iran is “over” as Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz. Then, what problems with trade and supply chain could mean for the economy. Plus, what the results in Indiana's primaries reveal about Trump’s grip on the GOP. Alex Ward, Sam Stein, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Catherine Rampell, Scott Lincicome, Dave Weigel, and Laura Barron-Lopez join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

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