Deadline: White House

Nicolle Wallace on retailers bracing for empty shelves and supply chain issues due to Trump’s tariffs, FBI agents arresting a county judge in Milwaukee, and Trump targeting Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. Joined by: Robert Armstrong, Tim Miller, Andrew Weissmann, Perry Stein, Mini Timmaraju, Rev. Al Sharpton, Eddie Glaude, Brendan Ballou, Courtney Kube, and Isaac Stanley-Becker.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the political price of Trump’s handling of the U.S. economy, the Trump family’s increased efforts to profit from cryptocurrency, and dire circumstances in Ukraine as the Trump administration attempts to secure a peace deal. Joined by: Robert Armstrong, Sarah Longwell, David Gura, David Yaffe-Bellany, Amb. Michael McFaul, Ben Rhodes, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Kevin Baron, and Harry Litman.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Trump and Musk’s continued gutting of the State Department and USAID amid low approval ratings, Trump’s softened tone on China tariffs and Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and the White House’s repeated resistance to complying with court orders. Joined by: Michael Crowley, Andrew Natsios, David Graham, David Gura, Tim Miller, Rep. Dan Goldman, Marc Elias, Ryan Reilly, and the hosts of MSNBC’s new show “The Weeknight” Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders Townsend.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace discusses the now characteristic instability of the second Trump term’s impact on the markets and confidence in America abroad, new reporting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared classified information in yet another group chat including his wife, the more than two hundred college presidents rebuking “government overreach,” and more. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Derek Thompson, David Jolly, Ty Cobb, Courtney Kube, Luke Broadwater, Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Steve Anderson, Claire McCaskill, Mike Schmidt, and Harry Litman.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, known as “the people’s pope,” for his championing of humanity and advocacy for the marginalized. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Courtney Kube, Frank Kendall, Anthea Butler, Christopher White, Lee Gelernt, Dahlia Lithwick, Vaughn Hillyard, Jon Meacham, and Mike Barnicle.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on U.S. intelligence contradicting Trump’s justification for mass deportations, Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s press conference upon his return from El Salvador, and an influx of donations to Harvard University in the face of its stand against Trump. Joined by: John Brennan, John Hudson, Amanda Carpenter, Rep. Seth Moulton, Harry Litman, James Pindell, George Conway, and Teddy Schleifer.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Trump targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the frightening reality for those who stand up to the Trump administration, and the latest on the deadly shooting at Florida State University. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Gene Sperling, Mitch Landrieu, Frank Figliuzzi, Andrew Weissmann, Anne Applebaum, Luke Broadwater, Angelo Carusone, and Tim Miller.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Trump’s handling of the economy deteriorating consumer confidence, massive crowds showing up for Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders’ ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour, and the Trump administration’s escalating war on law firms. Joined by: Steve Liesman, David Frum, Mara Gay, Derek Thompson, John Heilemann, Mike Schmidt, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, and Rina Gandhi.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest in the case of mistakenly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia as the government continues to refuse to return him to the United States, Harvard University’s decision to fight back against the Trump administration, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s financial disclosures, and more. Joined by: Laurence Tribe, Claire McCaskill, Andrew Weissmann, Allen Orr, Lisa Rubin, Elizabeth Bumiller, Basil Smikle, Mini Timmaraju, Kristy Greenberg, and Annie Karni.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Trump’s open defiance of the Supreme Court, calls to investigate Washington D.C.’s acting U.S. Attorney, and the harrowing arson attack at Governor Josh Shapiro’s home this past weekend. Joined by: Vaughn Hillard, Andrew Weissmann, Judge J. Michael Luttig, Brendan Ballou, Frank Figliuzzi, Charlie Sykes, Sue Gordon, and Alex Gibney.

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on continuing market volatility amid Trump’s trade war with China and the Supreme Court upholding a federal judge’s order requiring the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a mistakenly deported Maryland father. Joined by: Stephanie Ruhle, Ben Rhodes, Gillian Tett, Steve Liesman, Mitch Landrieu, Pablo Torre, Kristy Greenberg, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Judge Esther Salas.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Trump’s volatility continuing to fuel economic turmoil nationwide, Democrats raising insider trading questions around Trump’s tariff announcements, and new fears of authoritarianism after Trump’s calls for probes into former aides. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Tyler Pager, Gene Sperling, Tim O’Brien, Richard Painter, Sen. Adam Schiff, Anne Applebaum, Andrew Weissmann, Claire McCaskill, and Alex Wagner.

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration reducing tariffs on most countries while increasing tariffs on China to 125% and Trump signing new executive orders targeting two former officials. Joined by: Jason Furman, Michael Crowley, John Heilemann, Steve Liesman, Sarah Longwell, Marc Elias, Mary McCord, Sean Patrick Maloney, Tim Miller, and Basil Smikle.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace discusses the continued market volatility as the White House doubles down on a 104% tariff rate for China, the Supreme Court’s latest rulings on Trump’s deportation tactics, the Department of Justice’s retribution against its own lawyers as they struggle to defend Trump’s policies in court, and more. Joined by: Tim Miller, Charlotte Howard, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Kristy Greenberg, Mack Schroeder, Claire McCaskill, Glenn Thrush, and John Brennan.

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the continued economic crisis created by Trump’s sweeping tariffs, the many forms of his revenge politics, and rising national security fears as the Trump administration weakens U.S. cyberdefenses. Joined by: Stephanie Ruhle, David Gura, Michael Lewis, Mike Schmidt, Andrew Weissmann, Eddie Glaude, Amy McGrath, and Denver Riggleman.

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on U.S. markets nosediving as China retaliates against Trump’s tariffs, and the irrevocable damage done to America’s global standing. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Charlotte Howard, David Jolly, Michael Linden, Lisa Rubin, Rep. Jim Himes, John Heilemann, Amanda Carpenter, Ben Rhodes, and Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow.

Transcribed - Published: 4 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on stock markets plummeting as Trump’s tariffs wreak havoc across the global economy. Joined by: Steve Liesman, Steve Rattner, Gene Sperling, Charlie Sykes, Marc Elias, Kristy Greenberg, Mitch Landrieu, Sarah Longwell, Derek Thompson, and Tim Miller.

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Trump’s unveiling of expansive new tariffs, including a universal 10% tariff on all imports, and the renewed energy in the democratic base following Senator Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech. Joined by Matt Dowd, Claire McCaskill, Rev. Al Sharpton, David Gura, Vaughn Hillyard, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Everett Kelley, Basil Smikle, Mini Timmaraju, Andrew Weissmann, and Graydon Carter.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace discusses the new information on questionable privacy decisions made by Trump administration national security officials as fallout continues from Signalgate, Senator Cory Booker’s marathon speech on the Senate floor, while Trump shows no signs of stopping his targeting of law firms that employ his perceived critics as another one capitulates, and more. Joined by: Sen. Chris Murphy, Mike Schmidt, Mary McCord, Kristy Greenberg, Nick Miroff, Tim Miller, Marc Elias, John Heilemann, and Ruth Ben-Ghiat.

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Trump defending his administration amid the Signal group chat controversy, the economic repercussions of looming reciprocal tariffs, and Trump’s latest attempt to overhaul the Department of Justice. Joined by: Shane Harris, Claire McCaskill, Noah Shachtman, Shaquille Brewster, Charlie Sykes, Anne Applebaum, Eddie Glaude, Fiona Hill, and Harry Litman.

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the major law firms fighting back against the Trump administration’s targeting, Republicans sweating over House margins, the continuing immigration crackdown on foreign-born college students over their activism, Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Greenland, and more. Joined by: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Glenn Thrush, Anthony Coley, Vaughn Hillyard, Anthony Carusone, Cornell Belcher, Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, Allen Orr, David Rothkopf, Ian Sams, Tim Miller, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Philip Crowther.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on growing national security concerns following The Atlantic’s bombshell Signal reporting, the icy reaction to JD and Usha Vance’s visit to Greenland, and Trump’s latest move to instill fear on college campuses. Joined by: Peter Baker, John Brennan, David Jolly, Chioma Chukwu, Rep. Robert Garcia, Molly Hunter, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Kristy Greenberg, Rick Stengel, Elie Mystal, and Alex Wagner.

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2025

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – is joined by Carol Leonnig, Tim Miller, Paul Rieckhoff, Sen. Mark Kelly, Annie Karni, Luke Broadwater, Rep. Jim Himes, Sam Stein, Harry Litman, Marc Elias, and Martin O’Malley.

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2025

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – discusses the continued fallout over the Atlantic’s bombshell reporting that their editor was added to a group chat where U.S. national security officials discussed military operations, as senators get to question some of the members of the chat on Capitol Hill, as well as the Trump administration’s defiance of the judicial branch in its quest to deport Venezuelan nationals without due process, and more. Joined by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal, former National Security Advisor Susan Rice, Tyler Pager, Cait Conley, Amanda Carpenter, Lee Gelernt, Mondaire Jones, and Phil Holsinger, Zerlina Maxwell, and Angelo Carusone.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on the D.C. appeals court hearing into Trump’s deportation flights, the administration’s careless handling of national security intel, and Trump’s escalating attacks on the rule of law. Joined by: Lisa Rubin, Jacob Soboroff, Claire McCaskill, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Charlie Sykes, Gov. Andy Beshear, Mary McCord, Harry Litman, Michele Norris, Eddie Glaude, Rep. Jason Crow, and Michael Crowley.

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace discusses new reporting that the Pentagon was planning to brief Elon Musk on military plans for a possible conflict with China, the ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour’s huge crowds while Republicans get heckled by dissatisfied voters, law firms and universities bending to the president’s demands, and more. Joined by: Julian Barnes, Rev. Al Sharpton, General Barry McCaffrey, Rep. Jim Himes, Mitch Landrieu, Mike Schmidt, Kristy Greenberg, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, and Allison Riggs.

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2025

Alicia Menendez – in for Nicolle Wallace – on Trump’s executive order dismantling the Department of Education, angry voters confronting Republican lawmakers, and the Trump administration’s continued attacks against the judiciary. Joined by: Sheria Smith, Angelo Carusone, Chasten Buttigieg, Rep. Jason Crow, Mini Timmaraju, Harry Litman, Claire McCaskill, and John Heilemann.

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump tariff plans sowing chaos in the global economy and the Pentagon removing webpages on war heroes. Joined by: Anthony Scaramucci, David Jolly, David Gura, Kristy Greenberg, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Alex Isenstadt, Amy McGrath, Basil Smikle, Mara Gay, Evelyn Farkas, Ben Rhodes, and Marc Elias.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace discusses the phone call between President Trump and Putin, growing fears from economists over a possible impending recession, the DOGE takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace, protesting federal employees who – despite a court ordered return – are now being placed on “administrative leave,” Trump’s escalating threat on the rule of law, and the rare pushback he got from Supreme Court Justice John Robert – AND live coverage of the NASA astronauts splashing down to earth after more than nine months in space. Joined by: Michael Crowley, Charlie Sykes, John Brennan, David Gura, Liam Scott, Andrew Weissmann, Tim Miller, Jacob Soboroff, Judge Esther Salas, and Chris Sembroski.

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Trump’s open defiance of a judge’s order to stop deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, his baseless claims that Biden’s preemptive pardons are invalid, and the concerns expressed by three fired CDC workers over DOGE cuts. Joined by: Mattathias Schwartz; Andrea Flores; Andrew Weissmann; Claire McCaskill; Amb. Michael McFaul; Jacob Soboroff; Mara Gay; Eddie Glaude; David Folkenflik; and Sarah Boim, Abigail Tighe and Stephanie Tran, who were all fired from the CDC during recent DOGE cuts.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Trump’s rage-filled speech at the Justice Department, Elon Musk continuing to overhaul the government amid backlash, and the public booing of JD Vance at the Kennedy Center. Joined by: Elizabeth Oyer, Vaughn Hillyard, Andrew Weissmann, Basil Smikle, Michael Steele, Ryan Nobles, Angelo Carusone, Tim Miller, Eddie Glaude, Marc Elias, and Pablo Torre.

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on how Trump’s economic troubles have put Republicans on the defensive, the EPA’s move to roll back key environmental regulations, and the Trump administration’s systemic undermining of the justice system. Joined by: David Gura, Matina Stevis-Gridneff, David Jolly, Katherine Steele, Andrew Weissmann, Alex Wagner, Judge J. Michael Luttig, and David Enrich.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the open displays of corruption from the White House, growing discontent with Trump’s vindictive trade war, and the administration’s flagrant attacks against the rule of law. Joined by: Angelo Carusone, Charlie Sykes, Teddy Schleifer, Kim Anderson, Susanne Craig, Catherine Rampell, Mike Schmidt, Claire McCaskill, Harry Litman, David Laufman, and Pablo Torre.

Transcribed - Published: 12 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace discusses market uncertainties, tensions with Canada over tariffs, Trump’s threats to Social Security, the DOJ lawyer fired over refusing to restore Mel Gibson’s run rights, new reporting on requests for ominous document shredding at USAID and office closures at the Department of Education – and more. Joined by: Claire McCaskill, Amanda Lang, Annie Lowrey, Vaughn Hillyard, Tim Miller, Devlin Barrett, Amanda Carpenter, Kristy Greenberg, Dr. Kavita Patel, Dr. Craig Spencer, and Ryan Nobles.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the chaos Trump is unleashing on the American economy, Elon Musk’s agenda clashing with the MAGA movement, and DOGE staffing cuts disrupting the Department of Veterans Affairs. Joined by: Vaughn Hillyard, Charlie Sykes, John Heilemann, Martin O’Malley, Mike Schmidt, Andrew Weissmann, Marc Elias, Amy McGrath, and Kyle Lewis.

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the FBI’s newfound focus on retribution, a confrontation between Elon Musk and members of Trump's cabinet, and growing concerns over the future of the U.S. economy. Joined by: Glenn Thrush, Frank Figliuzzi, Kristy Greenberg, Michael Steele, Rev. Al Sharpton, Mitch Landrieu, Steve Rattner, Susanne Craig, Ben Rhodes, and Amb. Michael McFaul.

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the U.S. allies preparing for a world without American leadership, Trump’s plans for the Department of Education, and the state attorneys general fighting back against Musk’s sweeping federal cuts. Joined by: Courtney Kube, John Brennan, Sen. Tim Kaine, Randi Weingarten, Alex Wagner, Angelo Carusone, John Heilemann, and Lisa Rein.

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump administration pausing intelligence sharing with Ukraine, Musk’s dangerous cuts to the federal workforce, and the Supreme Court rejecting Trump’s bid to freeze USAID payments. Joined by: Julian Barnes, John Brennan, Paul Rieckhoff, Tim Miller, Mara Gay, Jacob Soboroff, David Jolly, Basil Smikle, Rep. Dan Goldman, Mary McCord, and Andrew Weissmann.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace discusses the new trade war with our closest economic allies, the fallout it will have for Americans’ pocketbooks, Trump’s latest promotion for a ‘stop the steal’ organizer, continued turmoil within the FBI, Trump’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine after the explosive Oval Office meeting, and the advice Republicans are getting to avoid their own constituents. Joined by: Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, David Jolly, David Gura, Claire McCaskill, John Hudson, Anne Applebaum, and Mini Timmaraju.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Team Trump’s alignment with Russia, exasperated voters demanding oversight for DOGE, and the head of the New York FBI field office retiring under pressure. Joined by: Amb. Steven Pifer, Peter Baker, Claire McCaskill, Caroline Zier, David Fahrenthold, Charlie Sykes, Eddie Glaude, Sen. Angus King, Andrew Weissmann, and Maria Ressa.

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the explosive confrontation televised live from the Oval Office today between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

Nicolle Wallace on rising public health concerns after Elon Musk’s sweeping cuts to USAID, a major government contract Starlink is set to score, and the Trump administration's continued shift away from democratic norms. Joined by: Dr. Craig Spencer, Dr. Michael Osterholm, John Heilemann, Kyle Lewis, Tim Miller, Marty Baron, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Marc Elias, Alan Rappeport, and Lesli Linka Glatter.

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

Nicolle Wallace on growing unrest within the GOP as Elon Musk continues to unleash chaos throughout the government, Trump’s new visa plan for wealthy foreigners, and the measles outbreak in West Texas. Joined by: Sarah Longwell, Basil Smikle, Claire McCaskill, Melanie Zanona, Governor JB Pritzker, Naureen Shah, Rick Stengel, Molly Jong-Fast, Kristy Greenberg, and Dr. Irwin Redlener.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2025

Nicolle Wallace discusses the continued fallout over podcaster Dan Bongino’s appointment to the number two spot at the FBI, a post from the US Attorney’s office in D.C. that caused concern over a weaponized Department of Justice, our friend Tim Snyder’s analysis of what President Trump’s realignment with Vladimir Putin means for American democracy, turmoil at DOGE as they receive pushback from Republicans, questions over whether or not they’re even saving the government money, and more on the Pentagon purge. Joined by: Peter Keisler, Andrew Weissmann, David Jolly, Tim Snyder, Tim Miller, Angelo Carusone, David Fahrenthold, and former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the right-wing podcaster tapped to be deputy FBI director, angry voters voicing their frustration at Republican town halls across the nation, and Trump’s sudden firing of the U.S. military’s top officer. Joined by Ryan Reilly, Andrew Weissmann, Tim Heaphy, Alexis Loeb, Charlie Sykes, Eddie Glaude, Helene Cooper, Major General Steve Lepper, Amy McGrath, Amb. Michael McFaul, and Simon Shuster.

Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the emerging signs of resistance to Trump’s agenda and a staffing crisis at the Federal Aviation Administration, just weeks after the nation’s deadliest aviation incident in over two decades. Joined by: Greg Bluestein, Tim Miller, John Heilemann, Rev. Al Sharpton, Jeff Guzzetti, Oriana Pawlyk, Basil Smikle, Lisa Rubin, and Andrew Weissmann.

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

Nicolle Wallace on the Trump Administration’s continued capitulation to Russia, Trump loyalist Kash Patel’s confirmation to lead the FBI, and Netflix’s newest political thriller “Zero Day.” Joined by: Bill Browder, Mark Mazzetti, Ben Rhodes, Julie Turkewitz, Lee Gelernt, Marc Elias, Mike Schmidt, Noah Oppenheim, and Eric Newman.

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2025

Nicolle Wallace on Trump’s dangerous and warped approach to the war in Ukraine, today’s hearing on the DOJ’s motion to dismiss charges against Eric Adams, and the administration’s targeting of independent agencies. Joined by: Amb. Michael McFaul, Michael Crowley, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Andrew Weissmann, Kristy Greenberg, Mike Schmidt, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Anne Applebaum, Claire McCaskill, Vaughn Hillyard, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

Nicolle Wallace discusses a measles outbreak in Texas that comes as vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy takes over the country’s health agency and massive layoffs hit; another high level designation as turmoil at the Department of Justice continues; President Trump’s growing conflicts of interest as he is emboldened by a pliant Congress; and how Tulsi Gabbard could pose a national security risk as the United States’ position in the world order seems up in the air. Joined By: Dr. Michael Osterholm, Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Tim Miller, Ryan Reilly, Andrew Weissmann, Eric Lipton, Pablo Torre, Katty Kay, David Jolly, and Sue Gordon.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

Nicolle Wallace on nationwide protests against the Trump administration’s anti-democratic actions, Trump’s alarming attempts to expand presidential power, and the emergency meeting held by European leaders in Paris today. Joined by: Ali Velshi, Jeff Guzzetti, Angelo Carusone, Carol Leonnig, Sarah Longwell, Glenn Thrush, Berit Berger, Frank Figliuzzi, John Hudson, Amb. William Taylor, and Igor Novikov.

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025