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The Beat with Ari Melber

Ari Melber delivers the biggest political and news stories of the day, with interviews and original reporting from around the nation. An Emmy-winning journalist, attorney and former Senate staffer, Melber cuts through the spin and the noise to tell you what’s really happening. Real news, every night.

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Epstein Files Special Report Feb 06, 2026

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February 5, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the DOJ’s final batch of Epstein files and what they reveal about government failures. Former federal prosecutor John Flannery joins the discussion. Plus, Melber reports on the new fallout after Jeff Bezos slashed a third of The Washington Post’s staff.

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Trump Admin Retreats on ICE Agenda Feb 05, 2026

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February 4, 2026; 6pm; President Trump is pulling ICE and federal agents from Minneapolis. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by political strategist Chai Komanduri and Aru Shiney-Ajay, director of the Sunrise Movement in Minneapolis. Plus, Melber reports on how the DOJ’s final release of Epstein files reveals his close ties to powerful business elites.

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Trump Admits Unconstitutional Desire to Seize Election Powers Feb 04, 2026

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February 3, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on President Trump’s escalating abuse of power, including attacks on constitutional guardrails that protect elections, free speech, and the right to protest. Plus, Melber delivers the latest details from the Justice Department’s final release of the Epstein files. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann joins.

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DOJ Releases Two Hour Epstein Interview with Steve Bannon Feb 03, 2026

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February 2, 2026; 6pm; The Department of Justice has released their final tranche of three-million files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Included in the files are about two hours of never before seen interview footage of Epstein, conducted by Steve Bannon. Melissa Murray reports. Plus, more on the growing pushback to trump's immigration crackdown.

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Trump DOJ Indicts Don Lemon Over MN Reporting Feb 03, 2026

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January 30, 2026; 6pm; The Department of Justice has indicted Don Lemon over his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minnesota. Hear Lemon speak out following his release. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports. Plus, the DOJ releases its largest and “final” batch of Epstein files. Melber reports and is joined by journalist Tara Palmeri.

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Political Violence Escalates Amid Trump's Crackdown Jan 29, 2026

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January 28, 2026; 6pm; The FBI is now taking the lead in the criminal investigation into the spray attack on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Plus, a special report on new updates from the government's delayed efforts to release the Epstein files. Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. also joins to preview this year's ceremony.

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Federal Agents Under Scrutiny After Pretti Killing Jan 27, 2026

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January 26, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on the fallout from another killing of an American by federal agents amid the Trump administration’s deployment in Minnesota, as new scrutiny grows over the tactics being used. Retired NYPD Detective Marq Claxton joins to discuss.

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Jack Smith Testifies About Case Against Trump Jan 23, 2026

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January 22 , 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on takeaways from Jack Smith's historic testimony.

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Trump Retreats from Greenland Threats Jan 22, 2026

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January 21, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber breaks down the international chaos shaping President Trump’s first month of 2026, with new insights from his interview with former Trump White House lawyer Ty Cobb. Ambassador Michael McFaul joins the discussion. Plus, the Supreme Court appears skeptical of President Trump’s bid to take control of the independent Federal Reserve, with analysis from NYU law professor Melissa Murray.

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Melber’s Bombshell Special Report on Trump’s Lawless Year Jan 21, 2026

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January 20, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber delivers a special report on the first year of President Trump's second term.

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