Alex Witt Reports

Alex Witt, MS NOW

The latest breaking news, reporting and live coverage of the day's important stories; discussions with newsmakers, journalists and politicians.

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July 11 · 40 min
Houston community calls for independent investigation after fatal ICE shooting
Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, mounting questions surrounding Kash Patel, new developments in the case of the man killed by ICE in Houston, and another round of intelligence official purges. Alex Witt and our experts are in place to discuss.
July 6 · 40 min
Silent Surge: ICE detains 10,000 people over a five-day span
President Trump's speech for America's 250th veered into politics, while Iran entered day two of its funeral proceedings for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
July 6 · 38 min
Maggie Haberman on ‘Regime Change,’ Trump’s 2nd term, and America 250
President Trump's speech for America's 250th veered into politics, while Iran entered day two of its funeral proceedings for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
July 6 · 44 min
Fireworks and Waterworks: Severe weather delays Trump’s July Fourth speech
President Trump's speech for America's 250th veered into politics, while Iran entered day two of its funeral proceedings for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
July 5 · 44 min
Huge crowds gather in Iran as days-long funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader begin
America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence with events all across the country. Our reporters and analysts give us insight into this momentous milestone.
July 5 · 37 min
Was Trump’s Freedom Fair a flop? America 250 celebration underwhelms attendees
America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence with events all across the country. Our reporters and analysts give us insight into this momentous milestone.
July 5 · 42 min
America at 250: Where Democracy Stands at Landmark Anniversary
America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence with events all across the country. Our reporters and analysts give us insight into this momentous milestone.
June 28 · 41 min
Peace talks on pause?
The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire undergoes its latest test of strength as the two countries exchange strikes, elevating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
June 28 · 41 min
Today on the Hill: Epstein files, TPS fallout and political turmoil
The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire undergoes its latest test of strength as the two countries exchange strikes, elevating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
June 28 · 41 min
Strength test: U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement under growing pressure
The fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire undergoes its latest test of strength as the two countries exchange strikes, elevating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
June 27 · 41 min
Camouflaging corruption: VP Vance downplays Watergate, compares himself to Nixon
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile today. This comes after a flare-up of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran in the worst escalation since both sides signed the interim agreement to negotiate an end to the war.
June 27 · 41 min
President Trump demands Congress sign the SAVE Act to pass the housing bill
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile today. This comes after a flare-up of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran in the worst escalation since both sides signed the interim agreement to negotiate an end to the war.
June 27 · 41 min
Peace in peril? U.S. and Iran exchange tit-for-tat strikes since signed agreement
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was struck by a projectile today. This comes after a flare-up of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran in the worst escalation since both sides signed the interim agreement to negotiate an end to the war.
June 21 · 39 min
Back to the Table: U.S. and Iran Resume Talks after a Tense Day One
Today, Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to begin the first round of direct peace talks between the U.S. and Iran since April. Our team of experts discusses the fragility of these talks as President Trump threatens to bomb Iran and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
June 21 · 42 min
Talks on Thin Ice: Iran Delegation Considers Walking Away From Negotiating Table
Today, Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to begin the first round of direct peace talks between the U.S. and Iran since April. Our team of experts discusses the fragility of these talks as President Trump threatens to bomb Iran and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
June 21 · 43 min
President Trump & Vice President Vance Send Mixed Messages During Strained U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Today, Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to begin the first round of direct peace talks between the U.S. and Iran since April. Our team of experts discusses the fragility of these talks as President Trump threatens to bomb Iran and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
June 20 · 41 min
Switzerland Talks on the Table as Disputes Intensify over Strait of Hormuz, Iran War Memorandum
Today, the U.S. is pushing back on Iran's claims that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, as officials from both sides head to Switzerland for talks aimed at ending the conflict. Our team of experts discusses how the Israeli strikes could threaten advanced talks.
June 20 · 40 min
What to Expect in the Coming Days for the Fragile Iran War Talks
Today, the U.S. is pushing back on Iran's claims that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, as officials from both sides head to Switzerland for talks aimed at ending the conflict. Our team of experts discusses how the Israeli strikes could threaten advanced talks.
June 20 · 42 min
Another Test for the U.S.-Iran Agreement: Israeli Strikes Hit Lebanon Amid Ceasefire
Today, the U.S. is pushing back on Iran's claims that it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, as officials from both sides head to Switzerland for talks aimed at ending the conflict. Our team of experts discusses how the Israeli strikes could threaten advanced talks.
June 14 · 40 min
What’s in the potential U.S.-Iran framework? Signatures in question as night falls in the Middle East
As the Iran agreement awaits signature, Israel conducts new strikes in southern Lebanon. Our team of experts discuss how the strikes could threaten advanced talks.

Alex Witt Reports

Houston community calls for independent investigation after fatal ICE shooting

Silent Surge: ICE detains 10,000 people over a five-day span

Maggie Haberman on ‘Regime Change,’ Trump’s 2nd term, and America 250

Fireworks and Waterworks: Severe weather delays Trump’s July Fourth speech

Huge crowds gather in Iran as days-long funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader begin

Was Trump’s Freedom Fair a flop? America 250 celebration underwhelms attendees

America at 250: Where Democracy Stands at Landmark Anniversary

Peace talks on pause?

Today on the Hill: Epstein files, TPS fallout and political turmoil

Strength test: U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement under growing pressure

Camouflaging corruption: VP Vance downplays Watergate, compares himself to Nixon

President Trump demands Congress sign the SAVE Act to pass the housing bill

Peace in peril? U.S. and Iran exchange tit-for-tat strikes since signed agreement

Back to the Table: U.S. and Iran Resume Talks after a Tense Day One

Talks on Thin Ice: Iran Delegation Considers Walking Away From Negotiating Table

President Trump & Vice President Vance Send Mixed Messages During Strained U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

Switzerland Talks on the Table as Disputes Intensify over Strait of Hormuz, Iran War Memorandum

What to Expect in the Coming Days for the Fragile Iran War Talks

Another Test for the U.S.-Iran Agreement: Israeli Strikes Hit Lebanon Amid Ceasefire

What’s in the potential U.S.-Iran framework? Signatures in question as night falls in the Middle East