Ari Melber reports on the end of a historic week in Washington, as President Donald Trump announced longtime adviser Stephen Miller would replace Susie Wiles as White House Chief of Staff. Democratic Strategist James Carville and former Deputy White House Press Secretary Sarah Matthews join to discuss. Plus, Joe Scarborough argues that Democrats shouldn’t ‘take the bait’ and overreact to Miller’s promotion, especially after winning a decisive victory in the 2026 midterms.

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Newly-elected members of Congress traveled to Washington, D.C. this week for orientation ahead of being sworn in next year. Rep.-elect Manny Rutinel (D-CO), who flipped a Republican-held seat, joins Alicia Menendez to share more on his priorities.

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Rachel Maddow breaks down the extraordinary margins and coast-to-coast Democratic gains that are reshaping the political map.

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Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth within hours of the House’s return to Capitol Hill. Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman joins Ali Velshi to discuss how Hegseth has become a growing political liability.

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Outgoing House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized voters for making the “wrong choice” after the GOP suffered the biggest midterm rebuke since Watergate. Congressional Republicans are meeting today to decide on new leadership. MS NOW Congressional Reporter Mychael Schnell has the latest from Capitol Hill. Democratic strategist Dan Kanninen joins Alicia Menendez to discuss.

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