This Nightcap takes on the Justice Department's request to have Epstein grand jury transcripts unsealed. Meanwhile, Trump sues all those involved in the Wall Street Journal’s reporting about a birthday letter he allegedly wrote to Epstein. Then, House Republicans take the first step toward a potential vote calling on the Justice Department to release all materials from its Epstein investigation. Plus, the Writers Guild pushes for an investigation into the ‘The Late Show’ cancellation. Jon Allen, Lizz Winstead, Hagar Chemali, and Charles Coleman Jr. join The 11th Hour this Friday.

New details have come to light about Trump’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, Trump has told Attorney General Pam Bondi to release grand jury testimony on Epstein case. Then, Senate Democrats protest a vote to advance Trump’s controversial judicial nominee, senior DOJ official Emil Bove. Plus, Trump continues his attacks on Fed Chair Powell, raising concerns that he's causing lasting damage to the independence of the Fed. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, David Jolly, Joyce Vance, Ron Insana, Max Chafkin, and Dakota Cary join The 11th Hour this Thursday.

Trump attacked the MAGA base over calls to release the ‘Epstein files’ and labeled his supporters ‘weaklings’ for falling for the ‘Epstein hoax.’ Then, markets are all over the place amid speculation that Trump plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, which Trump denies. Plus, Elon Musk’s highly controversial AI chatbot lands a $200 million contract with the Pentagon - even after it goes on antisemitic rants. Philip Bump, Nayyera Haq, Max Rose, and Brian Barrett join The 11th Hour this Wednesday.