The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

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Are Republicans 'cringing' after Trump's Georgia speech? Feb 20, 2026

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Former Prince Andrew 'released under investigation' after UK police arrested him. Then, Trump declares that he's "won affordability," but do Americans think so? And one journalist reports on troubling conduct within ICE and Border Patrol agencies. Peter Baker, Mark Leibovich, Greg Bluestein, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, Garrett Graff, and Gen. Barry McCaffrey join the 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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'How is this the first time he's being questioned': Congress deposes key Epstein benefactor Les Wexner Feb 19, 2026

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Billionaire businessman Lex Wexner sits for a closed-door deposition with Congress as part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Then, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a landmark trial challenging big tech. Plus, major headlines on Trump’s family crypto business have us asking once again is the White House for sale? On tonight’s Nightcap: Philip Bump, John Della Volpe, Charles Coleman Jr, and Tim O’Brien join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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FCC a pattern here? Colbert bashes CBS for pulling candidate interview Feb 18, 2026

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Stephen Colbert called out CBS for bowing to FCC pressure and pulling an interview with a Democratic lawmaker. Meanwhile, Congress is set to depose the former CEO of Victoria's Secret over his ties to Epstein. Then, major price hikes are on the way, as companies big and small blame high tariffs. Plus, Meta’s Zuckerberg is set to take the stand in a landmark trial looking to hold big tech accountable for harming kids. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, Brendan Greeley, Jeff Horwitz, Natasha Sarin, and Jon Meacham join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

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'Make me?' DOJ flouts Epstein Transparency Act, angering Congress Feb 17, 2026

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Growing outrage as the AG Pam Bondi tells Congress that all of the Epstein files have been released. Then, no signs of compromise to end the partial government shutdown, as thousands of workers face more financial uncertainty. Plus, Fmr. President Barack Obama gives his first public response to racist video posted by Trump. Symone Sanders Townsend hosts.

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Attorney confirms Mark Zuckerberg to go to trial Wednesday Feb 14, 2026

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Funding for DHS runs out at midnight, Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler departs amid reported ties to Epstein, and Attorney confirms Mark Zuckerberg to go to trial Wednesday. Laura Baron Lopez, David Rohde, McKay Coppins, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Jake Ward, and Father James Martin join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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DOJ logs lawmakers’ search history in the unredacted Epstein files Feb 13, 2026

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The White House says the ICE surge in Minneapolis is ending; the DOJ logs lawmakers’ search history in the unredacted Epstein files, and now they’re demanding answers; & House Republicans pass a strict proof-of-citizenship requirement. Peter Baker, Sabrina Saddiqui, David Drucker, Joyce Vance, Brendan Greeley, John Harwood, and Larry Sabato join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.

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Check Out a Preview for “Clock It” Feb 12, 2026

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“MS NOW Presents: Clock It” is an invitation to the liveliest and most informed groupchat in your feed. Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels are long-time political powerhouses. And they understand more than most how culture influences politics, and the role politics plays in culture. On “Clock It,” they’re helping you put your finger on the pulse of the hottest political gossip and their off-air conversations too colorful for TV.

In the first episode of their new show, “Clock It,” they’re joined by actors Tony Goldwyn and Myles Frost for a conversation about making thought-provoking art when political tensions are at their highest. And they dig in on the Super Bowl halftime show, why cuts to The Washington Post matter for democracy, and the race to the Senate in Texas.

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Explosive hearing on the Hill about the Epstein Files Feb 12, 2026

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On tonight’s midweek Nightcap: Attorney General Pam Bondi goes on the attack during testimony before the House Judiciary Committee about the Epstein investigation. Then, Olympic athletes speak out against the Trump administration's actions in Minnesota. Plus, what will artificial intelligence really mean for the future of work? Evan McMorris-Santoro, Pablo Torre, Steve Liesman, and Josh Tyrangiel join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.

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Trump Administration Immigration Officials Grilled on Capitol Hill Feb 11, 2026

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Top immigration officials testify before the House as Democrats push for answers after the fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens during ICE operations in Minneapolis. Then, new details in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faces calls to resign over his contact with Jeffrey Epstein. Marc Santia, Alex Tabet, Tom Manger, Rob D'Amico, Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, John Sandweg, and Lisa Rubin join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.

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House members go to DOJ to see unredacted Epstein files Feb 10, 2026

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Lawmakers review the uncensored Epstein files; what they say they saw in the documents. Then, Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the fifth at a House deposition. Also, new reporting on how Trump allies are turbocharging fundraising for facetime with the President. Plus, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear talks fighting against any attempts at election interference by the White House. Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Susan Glasser, Dan Nathan, Brooke Masters, Gov. Andy Beshear, and Ken Vogel join The 11th Hour this Monday night.

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