All In with Chris Hayes Patel agrees to alcohol test amid scrutiny over ‘excessive drinking’ report
May 13, 2026
Rob Sand, Iowa state auditor running for governor, speaks about audits, town halls, and winning in Trump country. Senator Chris Van Hollen, U.S. senator focused on oversight, confronts FBI conduct and accountability. They discuss FBI priorities, alleged misconduct, Iowa’s economic pain, and strategies for appealing to independent and working-class voters.
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No Bid Contract Reveals Possible Corruption
- The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool contract was awarded with no-bid justification and shows large cost overruns and a 20% profit margin for the contractor.
- Hayes calls this an exemplar small-scale corruption story tied to the administration's broader patronage patterns.
Iran Conflict Elevated Tehran's Global Power
- Senator Chris Murphy argues Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and sustained confrontation with Iran have empowered Tehran, making it a pivotal global player.
- Murphy warns prolonged disruption will cause compounding supply shocks beyond fuel, affecting plastics and semiconductors.
China Trip Underscores Corporate Favoritism
- Murphy notes the CEOs traveling with Trump to China have received political favors, like tariff exemptions, that preserve offshore sourcing.
- He links those deals to lost U.S. factory jobs despite tariffs because corporate exemptions let companies keep manufacturing in China.