It's Trump's economy: Highest tariffs in nearly a century take effect
Trump celebrates his sweeping new tariffs that took effect last night, which are the highest in nearly a century. Then, top White House officials held a meeting to discuss their strategy for handling the Epstein case, as the Justice Department faces a deadline tomorrow to decide whether to ask a judge to release the grand jury transcripts. Plus, a federal judge orders a two-week pause in the construction of Florida’s immigration detention center. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Mark Leibovich, John Harwood, Max Chafkin, Joyce Vance, and John Meacham join The 11th Hour this Thursday.
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New wave of Trump’s tariffs set to go into effect at midnight
Dozens of new tariffs are set to take effect at midnight as Trump threatens a 100 percent tariff on chips and semiconductors. Then, three more victims of Epstein speak out against the Feds for their handling of the case. Plus, RFK Jr. announces that the Dept. of Health & Human Services will cut nearly $500 million in mRNA vaccine research. Sam Stein, Dan Nathan, Basil Smikle, and Dr. Vin Gupta join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.
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The House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Clintons and several other high-profile individuals for testimony on Epstein case
The House Oversight Committee subpoenas the Justice Department for its ‘Epstein files’ and demands testimony from several high-profile individuals, including the Clintons. Then, DOJ weighs releasing the audio and transcript from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s interview with Ghislaine Maxwell last month. Plus, Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn asks the FBI to arrest Texas Democrats who fled the state to block the GOP's redistricting plan. Jon Allen, Daniella Diaz, Jeff Mason, Ron Insana, Gillian Tett, Reed Galen, and Michael McFaul join The 11th Hour this Tuesday.
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Texas redistricting fight heats up as Governor Abbott orders the arrest of Democrats who fled the state to block Republicans’ redistricting plan
Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders arrest warrants for Democrats who fled the state to block Republicans from redrawing the congressional map to gain seats. Then, Attorney General Pam Bondi calls for a grand jury investigation into the Obama administration over claims that it falsified data pertaining to Russia interference in the 2016 election. Plus, two of Jeffrey Epstein's victims slam the Justice Department over its handling of the ‘Epstein files,’ urging that their privacy be protected. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Drucker, Gene Sperling, Peter Goodman, Stuart Stevens, and Eleanor Klibanoff join The 11th Hour this Monday.
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‘He blames truth tellers’: Trump abruptly fires Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner following weak jobs report
Trump fires Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer after the July jobs report shows weaker-than-expected numbers, claiming the report was politically motivated. Then, Epstein associate and convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell gets moved to a lower-security prison in Texas with no explanation and just days after meeting with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. Plus, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps fund PBS and NPR, announces it is shutting down after Congress cut its funding. Akayla Gardner, Ron Insana, Natasha Sarin, Dave Weigel, Carol Leonnig, Jason Johnson and David Jolly join The 11th Hour this Friday.
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