TikTok ban saga has been ‘bizarre bonanza’ for Trump, says Hayes
Guests: Rep. Lloyd Doggett, Michelle Goldberg, Skye Pennyman, Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Ro KhannaA fumble from Democrats—and a boon for Donald Trump. How today's TikTok decision is a lay-up for the incoming president and his posse of oligarchs. Then, as the inauguration moves inside, what Trump has planned for his first day as president. Plus, new reporting on RFK Jr and his attempt to ban the Covid vaccine. And the politicization of devastating wildfires with outright lies from Republicans.
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These 'unelected tech bros’ are what the Founding Fathers feared most, says Hayes
Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Ayman Mohyeldin, Noga TarnopolskyPresident Biden’s parting warning as tech titans line up behind Donald Trump. Plus, the performative manliness of MAGA world—even on bended knee. Then, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on Trump's pick for attorney general. And the brand new cease fire announcement for Gaza already on shaky ground.
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‘Stark warning’: See Maddow, Chris, Joy react to Biden farewell address
Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes, Joy Reid, Jen Psaki, and Alex Wagner immediately react to President Joe Biden’s farewell address.
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‘You’re not qualified:’ Hegseth stumped by ‘101-level’ military questions
Guests: Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Rebecca Traister, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Jen PsakiDonald Trump's choice to run the Pentagon faces Senate confirmation. Tonight: Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth on today's bruising hearing for Pete Hegseth. Then, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on loyal opposition in the new Congress. And as the fires continue to burn in and around Los Angeles, Jen Psaki joins me with her exclusive interview with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Michael Cohen reacts to Trump sentencing, says he asked Biden for pardon
Guests: Michael Cohen, Andrew Weissman, Judge Diane Kiesel, Ellison Barber, Peter KalmusAmerica's first felon President learns his fate. Tonight: Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, a key witness who helped secure Trump's conviction joins live. And as the fires just keep burning in Los Angeles: what we already knew about the climate that created the conditions for this nightmare.
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