Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid brings you breaking news regarding Pete Hegseth, who is under scrutiny after new reporting from NBC News reveals that some current and former Fox colleagues claim they smelled alcohol on his breath "many times," with his Senate support for a potential role as Trump's Defense secretary reportedly waning. Meanwhile, Kash Patel, Trump's pick for FBI director, would be the first to assume the role with a published enemies list. Andrew Weissmann—one of the individuals named—joins the show. Plus, in North Carolina, Republicans are employing a tactic reminiscent of mobster strategies, swiftly stripping Democrats of their powers when they win at the ballot box.

Tonight on The ReidOut, Joy Reid delves into the state of Donald Trump's unconventional approach to leadership, starting with the dismissal of vetting processes for critical roles, and ignoring the Constitution's mandate for Senate advice and consent. Plus, Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, faces scrutiny over allegations of alcohol abuse and his controversial writings about the military, raising alarms among senators. Meanwhile, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy bring their political agenda to Capitol Hill, pushing for drastic funding cuts that could impact children, veterans, and college students. Finally, the search intensifies for the suspect in the killing of a health insurance CEO in Manhattan, as authorities release the first image of the alleged shooter.