The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

Josh Tyrangiel, writer and author profiling AI for social good, and Kash Patel, former government official and FBI figure, join the conversation. They tackle New York Times reporting that questions claims about Iran’s missile damage. Lawmakers spar over the war’s costs and accountability. AI’s real-world benefits and security risks are also explored.

A rapid-fire breakdown of U.S. options after clashes with Iran and whether combat has truly ceased. Military planners weigh raids, island seizures, and the limits of escalation. The Supreme Court's redistricting rulings and their impact on Southern voting maps get sharp attention. Rising gas prices spark talk of a federal gas tax pause and its real economic effects.

Pablo Torre, Pulitzer-winning journalist and cultural commentator; Mary Harris, Slate podcaster and political analyst; Philip Bump, data-driven political columnist. They debate whether the Gulf ceasefire holds, link the conflict to gas, housing and voter sentiment, unpack redistricting court wins and ethical tradeoffs, and argue over billionaire taxes and philanthropy’s limits.

Laura Haefeli, MSNOW reporter covering California fuel supply and rising gas prices. Michael Crowley, NYT diplomatic correspondent tracking regional reactions and Saudi moves. They discuss a fragile ceasefire with ongoing strikes, Saudi pushback on U.S. naval plans, and how Middle East tensions ripple into U.S. politics and California’s fuel market.

John Harwood, veteran Washington correspondent with sharp political analysis; Daniella Diaz, Capitol Hill reporter tracking congressional reactions; Akayla Gardner, White House correspondent covering administration diplomacy. They probe mixed signals on Iran peace talks, who controls negotiations, Trump's messaging and political calculations, plus Tennessee redistricting protests and controversy over White House ballroom security funding.

Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, retired Army leader giving operational and historical take on naval escorts. Alex Ward, national security reporter analyzing U.S.-Iran tensions. They discuss conflicting administration messages about pause vs blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Military requirements for true escorts and whether this will be a short conflict. Trade, supply chain strain and political consequences also come up.

Barbara McQuade, former U.S. attorney who breaks down the mifepristone legal fight. Garrett DeVynck, Washington Post tech reporter who covers the OpenAI trial and Silicon Valley tensions. They discuss Iran-U.S. brinkmanship and shipping risks. They explore oil market strain hitting California and the U.S. economy. They examine AI industry divide and regulatory pressure.

Adam Mockler, progressive commentator known for sharp takes; Jason Johnson, politics professor and MSNBC contributor; Steve Leisman, senior economics reporter; Ali Vitali, Capitol Hill correspondent. They discuss Iran’s updated peace proposal and Trump’s rejection. They cover rising gas prices and voter fallout. They examine redistricting battles in red states. They probe a Pentagon drone purchase tied to Trump’s sons.

Ron Insana, financial journalist and market watcher; Peter Baker, NYT White House correspondent; Miles Taylor, former DHS chief of staff and founder of Defiance.org; Mark Hertling, retired lieutenant general. They discuss the 60-day War Powers deadline, legal and congressional options, military risks of strikes in the Middle East, market reactions to geopolitical risk, and high-stakes AI and legal battles.

Joel Payne, Democratic strategist and former senior aide, offers political strategy perspective. David Gura, journalist and economic analyst, parses Fed moves. Alex Wagner, senior political analyst and podcaster, weighs electoral and media fallout. David Rohde, national security reporter, breaks down Iran war developments. They dissect the Pentagon’s $25B cost estimate, shifting war aims, Supreme Court voting-rights ruling, and Fed dissent in short, sharp conversation.