The Beat with Ari Melber

February 20, 2026; 6pm; In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump cannot unilaterally impose tariffs. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by former Acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal.

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February 19, 2026; 6pm; British authorities have arrested former Prince Andrew and are investigating him on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He has faced public accusations of sexual misconduct from Epstein survivors. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports. Plus, economist Paul Krugman joins to discuss billionaire influence in America.

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February 18, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on new testimony from billionaire Les Wexner in the House Epstein investigation. Plus, Ty Cobb, who served as a White House lawyer during Trump’s first term, joins "The Beat" for a wide-ranging discussion.

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February 17, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports on new accountability surrounding the Epstein files, as billionaire Les Wexner is set to testify before Congress about his decades-long ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, The Trump administration allegedly tried to block Texas Dem James Talarico from appearing on Stephen Colbert’s show. CBS, now owned by the MAGA-allied Ellison family, is facing scrutiny over efforts to censor the interview from airing. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports.

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February 16, 2026; 6pm; MSNOW’s Ari Melber reports on the Trump DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files, as lawmakers criticize the department over a lack of transparency. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann and The New York Times' Michelle Goldberg join. Plus, Melber is joined by progressive host Brian Tyler Cohen to discuss his recent interview with former President Barack Obama.

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