Nicolle Wallace discusses the January 6th committee's vote to refer Steve Bannon for contempt. Plus, the White House announces its plans to roll out Pfizer vaccines for kids, the gunman in the Parkland shooting pleads guilty, Republicans refuse to hold debate on voting rights legislation, and Biden returns to his hometown. Joined by: Claire McCaskill, A.B. Stoddard, Robert Costa, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Dr. Michael Osterholm, Fred Guttenberg, Ari Berman, Michael Steele, Ashley Parker, and Rick StengelNOTE: This episode is shorter due to the president's remarks

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"A step and a process towards justice"

Nicolle Wallace discusses the 1/6 select committee set to vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. Plus, a rioter who attacked Officer Michael Fanone during the insurrection expresses regret, the DOJ asks the Supreme Court to block Texas’s abortion law, Biden meets with Democrats on his economic bill, the upcoming vote on federal voting rights legislation, Texas Republicans pass a new congressional map, and police and city officials clash over vaccine mandatesJoined by: Joyce Vance, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Yamiche Alcindor, Ryan Reilly, Donny Deutsch, Nick Confessore, Neal Katyal, David Jolly, Jonathan Lemire, Sen. Angus King, Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Basil Smikle, and Cedric Alexander

"We’re in uncharted, dangerous, unfettered, and unchecked territory"

Nicolle Wallace discusses Gen. Colin Powell dying of Covid-19 complications at the age of 84. Plus, Biden says the DOJ should prosecute those who don’t comply with congressional subpoenas, the New York Times goes inside the brutality of January 6th, Trump is deposed in a civil lawsuit, the Senate prepares a vote on voting rights legislation, Trump sues the 1/6 select committee, and some Republicans worry Trump’s Big Lie will backfire. Joined by: Valerie Jarrett, Ambassador John Negroponte, Dr. Uche Blackstock, Jackie Alemany, Clint Watts, Matthew Rosenberg, Tom Winter, Harry Litman, Jake Sherman, Jason Johnson, Rep. Joe Neguse, Kori Schake, Andrea Mitchell, Carol Leonnig, and Charlie Sykes 

"That just means we love it all the more"

Nicolle Wallace discusses the January 6th select committee voting to hold Steve Bannon in contempt. Plus, a Democrat running for governor focusing on voting rights, the DOJ asks the Supreme Court to block Texas's abortion law, a panel examining the Supreme Court says its open to term limits, the culture wars in Texas reach new lows, former deputy FBI director Andy McCabe wins back his pension after being fired by Trump years ago, the Transportation Secretary fights off attacks on right-wing media over taking parental leave, and Democratic heavy-hitters are set to campaign for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia.Joined by: Rep. Eric Swalwell, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Robert Costa, Josh Shapiro, Reverend Al Sharpton, Maya Wiley, Brian Fallon, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Charlie Sykes, Ari Berman, Nick Confessore, Carol Leonnig, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Mara Gay

“The urgency is yesterday”

Nicolle Wallace discusses Steve Bannon refusing to comply with the 1/6 select committee’s subpoena. Plus, Trump riles up his base in Virginia with the Big Lie, Trump’s legal troubles grow, parents sue Wisconsin schools for their lax covid policies, how Republicans are manufacturing election irregularities to back up future claims of fraud, how a school board member in Florida is dealing with violent threats, Oath Keepers members charged with conspiracy appear in court, and the dangers of covid misinformation.Joined by: Matthew Miller, John Heilemann, Rep. Stacey Plaskett, David Plouffe, Harry Litman, Frederick Melms, Matthew Dowd, Errin Haines, Rick Stengel, Jennifer Jenkins, Scott MacFarlane, Aaron Blake, and Dr. Vin Gupta 

“I’ll bet every dollar in my pocket”

Nicolle Wallace discusses the latest developments with the January 6th select committee. Plus, recognizing the heroes fighting to keep our democracy, efforts to unclog supply chain issues, actor William Shatner becomes the oldest person in space, the rising threats of violence against school board members, a look at extremism among veterans, more cases of Havana Syndrome are reported, and the Brooklyn Nets bar one of their big players for being unvaccinated. Joined by: Rep. Adam Schiff, Matthew Miller, Jacob Ward, Jackie Alemany, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Kristofer Goldsmith, A.B. Stoddard, David Jolly, Eugene Daniels, Frank Figliuzzi, and Jemele Hill

"They need to tread pretty lightly"

Nicolle Wallace discusses questions over whether former Trump aides will comply with subpoenas from the select committee. Plus, the DOJ rips Texas’s abortion ban in a new court filing, Trump is close to deal to sell his DC hotel, some Republicans look across the aisle to protect democracy, Texas’s governor bans vaccine mandates, a look at covid’s threat to children, and an NFL coach is out amid an uproar over past emails. Joined by: Yamiche Alcindor, Tim Miller, Phil Rucker, Rep. Gerry Connolly, Joyce Vance, Donny Deutsch, Mark McKinnon, Eddie Glaude, Donna Edwards, Michael Anderson, and Bill Rhoden

"There aren’t any more at bats, this is it"

Nicolle Wallace discusses Republicans still refusing to answer if the 2020 election was stolen. Plus, the subpoena showdown between the 1/6 select committee and former Trump aides, Facebook under fire for its role in spreading disinformation, reporting on the mishandling of foreign gifts during the Trump administration, the pressure campaign from Republicans to launch more election audits, some in the GOP argue the only way to save democracy is to vote for Democrats, a federal appeals court reinstates Texas's abortion law, and a candidate for Texas governor assails the vaccine as he is hospitalized with covid. Joined by: Jonathan Lemire, Ben Rhodes, Alexi McCammond, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Steve Schmidt, Michael Schmidt, Charlie Sykes, Frank Figliuzzi, Errin Haines, Miles Taylor, Fatima Goss Graves, and Dr. Kavita Patel

"We're just racing against the clock"

Nicolle Wallace discusses the White House formally declining Trump’s request to assert executive privilege from the 1/6 select committee. Plus, a congressional investigation uncovers Trump hid millions in losses from his DC hotel, Sen. McConnell gets slammed by the GOP for ending the debt ceiling fight, Florida Republicans press Gov. DeSantis to back a Texas-style abortion ban, an Arizona state senator calls for election audits in every U.S. state, and a look at how the values of truth and objectivity have eroded.Joined by: Jeremy Bash, Tim Miller, Betsy Woodruff Swan, David Fahrenthold, Fatima Goss Graves, Katie Hobbs, Jocelyn Benson, Chuck Rosenberg, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Eugene Robinson, Reverend Al Sharpton, Clint Watts 

“We need to start seeing this for what it is”

Nicolle Wallace discusses a Senate report that details Trump's pressure campaign at the DOJ. Plus, Biden touts the success of vaccine mandates, Congress holds a hearing reviewing Arizona's election audit, a federal judge halts Texas's abortion law, a behind the scenes look at Trump's embrace of authoritarianism, and challenges women face in order to be taken seriously. Joined by: Katie Benner, Harry Litman, Jonathan Lemire, Sen. Dick Durbin, Dr. Kavita Patel, John Heilemann, Neal Katyal, Cecile Richards, Sen. Mazie Hirono, and Fiona Hill 

“A slice of baloney far too thinly”

Nicolle Wallace discusses Sen. McConnell offering Democrats a deal on the debt ceiling. Plus, Evan McMullin looks to unseat Sen. Mike Lee, the Texas Senate advances a bill that would make it easier for party officials to trigger audits, the 1/6 select committee interviews the former DOJ second-in-command, DHS issues a warning that extremists are likely to threaten healthcare workers, and a few top NBA players weigh getting vaccinated. Joined by: Luke Broadwater, Steve Schmidt, Alexi McCammond, Jackie Alemany, Rep. Sheldon Whitehouse, Eddie Glaude, John Heilemann, Nick Corasaniti, Eugene Daniels, Rep. Joe Neguse, David Jolly, and Jemele Hill

“This is real and this is happening”

Ayman Mohyeldin and Jason Johnson, in for Nicolle Wallace discuss Biden rallying support for his infrastructure bill. Plus, a whistleblower testifies before Congress on the need for Facebook to be regulated, a look at Pence behind the scenes ahead of January 6th, the DOJ's efforts to protect voting rights and to take action against threats to school board members, more healthcare workers report attacks on the job, and reporting on a Confederate memorial in Alabama. Joined by: Mike Memoli, A.B. Stoddard, Nick Confessore, Daniel Goldman, Carol Leonnig, Neal Katyal, Kara Swisher, Clint Watts, Donna Edwards, Joyce Vance, and Cal Perry

"One has to wonder how this trickles out"

Nicolle Wallace discusses a whistleblower accusing Facebook of putting profit over the public good. Plus, Biden calls out Republicans for blocking a vote on the debt ceiling, covid cases and hospitalizations are trending downward, the Supreme Court begins its new term today, thousands of women march in protest over threats to abortion rights, the GOP ramps up its bid to keep hold of power, and a look into the man who authored the six-point plan for Pence to overturn the 2020 election results. Joined by: Frank Figliuzzi, Miles Taylor, Claire McCaskill, Basil Smikle, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Dr. Vin Gupta, Aaron Blake, Kimberly Atkins Stohr, state Rep. Donna Howard, Ari Berman, Charlie Sykes, and Michael Schmidt 

“The onslaught of a host of different urgencies”

Nicolle Wallace discusses Biden meeting with Democrats on Capitol Hill to find compromise on his infrastructure bills. Plus, the fight for women’s reproductive rights continues, membership in a far-right militia group surges after January 6th, lawmakers address the mysterious illness known as the Havana Syndrome, and the Supreme Court denies a request from NYC teachers to block a vaccine mandate from taking effect. Joined by: Donna Edwards, Jonathan Lemire, Sahil Kapur, Garrett Haake, Claire McCaskill, Reverend Al Sharpton, Ali Vitali, Rep. Madeleine Dean, Fatima Goss Graves, Maya Wiley, Neal Katyal, Kristofer Goldsmith, Betsy Woodruff Swan, Julian Barnes, Aaron Blake, and Dr. Nahid Bhadelia 

"A Friday that doesn't feel like a Friday at all"

Nicolle Wallace discusses the scramble on Capitol Hill to pass Biden's infrastructure bill. Plus, the 1/6 select committee issues more subpoenas, a longtime adviser to Trump is fired, the New York attorney general's probe into the Trump Organization presses on, three congresswomen share their personal stories of getting abortions as reproductive rights are under attack, the growing threat of political violence, and debunking vaccine myths heard from some prominent voices in the NBA.Joined by: Yamiche Alcindor, John Heilemann, Rep. Gerry Connolly, A.B. Stoddard, Donny Deutsch, Joyce Vance, Fatima Goss Graves, Katty Kay, Matt Miller, Steve Schmidt, Jemele Hill, and Dr. Peter Hotez

"Dangles like a political piñata"

Drawing on years of experience as communications chief for President George W. Bush and senior advisor for the McCain-Palin campaign, Nicolle Wallace provides political insight and clarity on where the decision-makers stand on complex issues. Join her for analysis and discussion with the key newsmakers every weekday.