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As today's show begins we report breaking news out of India, where a passenger jet bound for London with 242 people aboard has crashed. Plus, we examine the latest immigration protests spreading across the US, resulting in curfews for two cities and the National Guard deployed to another state. And: Anxious moments in the Middle East prompt the US to pull personnel out of the region and President Trump to urge Israel to take it down a notch.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declares a state of emergency and institutes a curfew amid growing protests over the immigration crackdown. Saying "democracy is under assault," California Governor Gavin Newsom calls on Americans to stand up to the Trump Administration. Tensions flare across the US as the National Guard is deployed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protests of the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown are spreading beyond California as citizens demand an end to ICE raids - this as the president sends in marines in addition to National Guard troops while threatening to have California Governor Gavin Newsome arrested.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins with continuing coverage of the protests over immigration raids have led to arrests in both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Cars were set on fire, parts of a major freeway were shut down, and flashbangs and tear gas were used to disperse crowds.  All of downtown LA has been declared an unlawful assembly area. President Trump called up the National Guard to protect federal personnel and property, the first time a president has done this without a state's request or consent in about 60 years. California Governor Gavin Newsome says the state will sue the government over the National Guard deployment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and his former first buddy feud online in a war of words. It's a clash of titans, but with real stakes for all of us. Plus, Russia strikes back as it launches a deadly aerial assault on Ukraine. Is this the promised retaliation for Kyiv's daring drone attack? We also examine tariff whiplash, high inflation and economic uncertainty. Has that put businesses in a holding pattern on hiring?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“I am signing a new executive order placing travel restrictions on countries.” Which countries are on the president's list this time around and which are not? Plus, will the GOP's push for major changes to Medicaid cause more people to lose coverage? We also take a close look at the new rules proposed for artificial Intelligence. Would they spark innovation or protect big tech?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk burned bridges on his way out the White House door, calling the president's agenda a "disgusting abomination." Could his criticism influence some Senate Republicans to vote no? Plus, is the president having buyer's remorse about his picks for the Supreme Court? Also: Household debt is steadily creeping up. Is this a red flag for the economy?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The firebombing attack at a pro-Israel rally in Colorado is just the latest in an alarming trend. Can anything be done to stop the violent cycle? Plus, with growing opposition to the president's tax and spending bill, can it pass in the Senate without major changes? And more disturbing testimony in the trial against Sean Combs: Why his ex-assistant says she didn't come forward with sexual assault claims sooner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple people in Boulder, Colorado were set on fire by a man with a makeshift flamethrower. What we're learning about what's being called a "hate crime." Plus, President Trump demands that Republican senators fall in line over that big, beautiful bill. But will hardliner holdouts block it? And peace talks are overshadowed by a large scale Ukrainian drone attack deep inside Russia. Is there any hope for the negotiations?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's on again, off again tariffs appear to be back on ... and everybody's feeling the whiplash. Plus, the president and Elon Musk are scheduled to appear before cameras today. Will Musk get a warm sendoff? Or could criticism of the big beautiful bill come back to bite him?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Court of International Trade blocks President Trump's sweeping global tariffs, ruling he overstepped his authority. We bring you the latest on how the administration is responding. Plus, it's graduation day at Harvard, but the fate of international students will be in the hands of a federal judge. And when you hear "crypto crime," you probably think about someone behind a keyboard, not someone with a wrench. We explain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley are the latest to join the long list of Donald Trump's supporters to receive a get out of jail free card. Are we starting to see a pattern? Plus, the president says Vladimir Putin is "playing with fire" as Russia escalates its assault on Ukraine. This morning we also review explosive testimony from Diddy's ex-assistant. Can she help prosecutors build a racketeering case?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions surge after President Trump's comments about Russia's leader going "absolutely crazy." Is Vladimir Putin sending a message? Plus, the Senate gears up to take on the president's agenda. But how are the proposed Medicaid cuts going over with their constituents back home? And three more inmates who busted out of a New Orleans jail have been arrested. We detail where they were found and the frantic search for the two still on the run.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's another delay in the trade war, this time with the European Union. But how long will it really last? Plus, Russia launches its largest aerial attack on Ukraine ever. But will President Trump's rare rebuke of Vladimir Putin help ease tensions? And with thousands of international students at Harvard in limbo, now the Trump Administration wants their names and countries of origin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration escalates its war against Harvard, barring the school from enrolling international students. Will other universities be next? Plus, we have new details on the man charged with gunning down two Israeli embassy staffers. And rapper Kid Cudi takes the stand against Sean Combs.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we are following two major breaking news stories out of the nation's capital:  Overnight, two Israeli embassy staffers were gunned down outside a Jewish museum. A suspect is now under arrest.  Lawmakers pulled another all-nighter as House Republicans attempt to pass the president's "big, beautiful bill." (Spoiler alert: They were successful.)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers are in a marathon meeting talking about the so-called big beautiful bill. Was the pressure from the president enough to move the needle? Plus, the DOJ moves against another one of President Trump's past foes. Why is ormer New York Governor Andrew Cuomo now under investigation? And we explore the new rules just announced for Newark Airport.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is about to confront the ugly truth about his "big beautiful bill" on Capitol Hill, as hardliners from his own party could hold the whole thing up. Plus, chilling new testimony from the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial. One witness claims that years ago, Diddy warned her people "go missing" If they talk. Also: As we enter peak tornado season, are we seeing an increase in nighttime twisters?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. President Trump says there won't be peace in Ukraine until he and Vladimir Putin talk. A Mexican naval ship with more than 270 people on board crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump heads home from the Middle East after concluding the first major international trip of his second term. Was it a success? Plus, what's the charge against Sean "Diddy" Combs that could cost him his whole empire if he's convicted. And multiple tornadoes sweep through the Midwest, flattening homes ... and the risk is not over yet.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final leg of his first international trip since retaking the White House President Trump rallied US troops in Abu Dhabi and talked about the deal he hopes to make with Iran. Tehran confirmed it's ready to make a nuclear deal in exchange for the US lifting economic sanctions.  Also on today's show: Ukraine's president is in Turkey for face-to-face peace talks, but Vladimir Putin looks to be a no show ... The Supreme Court will hear arguments about a fundamental right granted by the Constitution and the power judges have when it comes to limiting the president.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The next stop in President Trump's first major international trip of his second term is Qatar, who's offer a "free" luxury jet has sparked a firestorm of controversy. Plus, today, the FAA will ask airlines to cut flights in and out of Newark's airport as travelers wonder whether it's still safe to fly there. Also, the Menendez brothers are resentenced and now eligible for parole. But will they actually walk free? And Major League Baseball is reinstating the late Pete Rose after he was banned for gambling. Will this open the doors to the Hall of Fame?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is getting the royal treatment in Saudi Arabia as he kicks off his trip to the Middle East with a big goal in mind: new business. Plus, how an obscure court could bring the trade war to an abrupt halt. Also, nearly a decade after she was tied up and held at gunpoint, Kim Kardashian is set to tell her story in court.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US and China announce a trade agreement that will dramatically cut tariffs imposed on each other. Is this the beginning of the end of the trade war? Plus, President Trump plans to sign an executive order that he says would drastically reduce drug prices. Is his plan the right prescription?  Also on today's show: The last known living American hostage in Gaza could soon be freed. He's been held by Hamas for more than 500 days. And opening statements are set to begin in the case against Sean "Diddy" Combs. We explore how defense lawyers plan to frame the relationship between Diddy and one of his accusers, Cassie Ventura.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago native Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, gave his first homily today with a message for Christians around the world. We explore the clues he's dropping about the kind of leader he wants to be with his name choice. Also, India and Pakistan's conflict continued overnight, with people living along the Kashmir border in the line of fire. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with the leaders of both countries urging restraint.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel yesterday, signifying more work to be done before the world's cardinals choose a successor to Pope Francis. Will a new pope be elected today? Plus, President Trump hints at a major announcement on tariffs. Could it put more money in your pocket? And Pakistan vows retaliation as it claims it shot down dozens of India's drones overnight. What can be done to calm the tensions between these two nuclear nations?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozens are feared dead as heavy fighting erupts between two nuclear powers, India and Pakistan. Plus, in just hours, the world's cardinals will enter the Sistine Chapel, only to exit when a new pope is chosen. We review the top contenders. And the Supreme Court gives the green light to a big piece of President Trump's agenda, allowing the Pentagon to fire service members who are transgender.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canada's prime minister prepares for an Oval Office meeting. Can he convince President Trump that Canada is not America's enemy? Plus, a 100% tariff on foreign made films? What would it mean for movie ticket prices? Could streaming services get even more expensive? And the transportation department is set to announce a major overhaul of the nation's air traffic control systems. We have new details from Newark, where flights are still delayed.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Asked whether he needs "to uphold the Constitution of the United States as president, Donald Trump replies, "I don't know." Does that mean he's serious about a third term? Plus, jury selection is about to begin in the trial of Sean Combs. We take a look at the charges, the witnesses and what you can expect. And police thwart a plot to bomb a Lady Gaga concert. What they say one suspect was planning to do on a live stream during the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump ousts Mike Waltz as National Security Advisor and nominates him to be Ambassador to the United Nations. What's behind the sudden move and what does it mean for the nation's defense strategy? Plus, with Elon Musk heading back to Tesla, what will DOGE look like now? And as more people shift to buy now and pay later services for everyday expenses, what does this mean for the US economy?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump plays defense and casts blame amid new signs that the economy is feeling the impact of his trade war. Plus, the US and Ukraine reach an agreement to trade minerals for money. But will it help end Russia's war? Also, was it a prank or a crime? 11 members of a high school lacrosse team surrendered to police after an incident that prosecutors say went way beyond hazing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration is a core tenet of his agenda. But how do the American people feel about it? Is he going too far ... or not far enough? We have some new polling numbers out this morning. We examine a key case before the Supreme Court today that challenges the separation of church and state. Should taxpayers fund religious private schools?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Day 100 of President Trump's second term. How are you feeling about it? We bring you the results of new polling. Plus, Democrats are still struggling to find their footing in a Republican-controlled Washington. Can they gain any ground? Also, Canada's prime minister is taking a victory lap and sending a warning to his neighbors to the south. And MAGA is pushing for a new baby boom. Could things like cash bonuses help make motherhood in America great again?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New polling says Donald Trump is the most unpopular president at this point in his term seen in seven decades. So why is he saying he runs the world in a new interview released just moments ago. Plus, did the Trump Administration deport children who are citizens born in the US? We'll hear again from the man in charge in a matter of hours. And a deadly hit and run on the water as a boat slams into a ferry filled with people and then flees the scene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If I'm president, I will have that war settled in one day, 24 hours." Turns out solving a war in one day is not so easy. We bring you President Trump's behind- the-scenes frustration with brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine. Plus, China quietly rolls back some tariffs. Is this a sign that Beijing is ready to make a deal? And lawyers for the man accused of killing four Idaho college students said the death penalty should be off the table. But what did the judge have to say?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump speeds up the timeline to make a deal on tariffs, but China appears to be in no hurry. Plus, Trump proposes new rules on discipline in America's schools. Also: Kyiv is under attack, with a wave of deadly strikes overnight. Why Ukraine's president is not backing down as he's pushed to accept a US peace deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pope Francis now lies in state at Saint Peter's Basilica. And at this moment, mourners are gathering to pay their respects to the late pontiff. Plus, Elon Musk tells Tesla shareholders he's going back to his day job soon, where profits are plunging. Meanwhile, measles cases in the US are surging. And it could be even worse than we know.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cardinals are meeting in Rome right now, discussing the funeral of Pope Francis and preparing to choose his successor. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is embroiled in a second group chat crisis, but his loyalty to President Trump seems to be paying off ... at least for now. Also, Harvard is hitting back, taking its fight with the Trump Administration to the courts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we examine the life and legacy of Pope Francis, the first pope born in Latin America and a man who transformed the church.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The man mistakenly deported is back behind bars in El Salvador's mega-prison after meeting with his senator from Maryland. Can this visit help him get home? Plus, students and faculty are in mourning at Florida State University after a mass shooting kills two and injures several others. We have new details about the suspect. And Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims President Trump could be ready to give up on stopping the war he promised to end on day one.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's a big escalation in the power struggle between two branches of our government over deportation flights. Plus, new threats for Harvard: With its funding already frozen, the school could now lose its tax-exempt status and its ability to host international students. Also, we dig into the background of the man mistakenly deported to El Salvador. And scientists now say they found the strongest evidence yet of life outside our solar system.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge is demanding answers about a man deported by mistake. She wants to know what the DOJ is doing to bring him back. Plus, chaos erupts at Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Georgia. And the measles outbreak shows no sign of slowing down and may actually be worse than we know.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, we explore the standoff between the White House and America's wealthiest university. Billions of dollars are on the line, but Harvard says it's not budging. Plus, the Trump Administration says it does not have the power to bring back a man deported by accident. So what happens now? And it's tax day in the USA. Could your sensitive information soon be in the hands of DOGE?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A key ally in President Trump's immigration crackdown gets a White House visit today. What to expect from the man who calls himself the world's coolest dictator. Plus, international students deported, grants and funding cut. How the impact could spread beyond college campuses. Also: The governor of Pennsylvania is rushed from his home after someone set it on fire. How the suspect got around security to get inside.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

China raises tariffs on the US yet again. So, who's going to blink first? Plus, we're learning that the Trump Administration is now ordered to get a mistakenly deported dad out of a mega prison in El Salvador. But how? Also: The president's foreign envoy just arrived in Russia. What we're learning about this surprise visit. And: A helicopter plunges into the Hudson River in New York, killing everyone on board. Was this aircraft safe to fly?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump hits pause on his massive new tariffs, with the notable exception of China, which retaliates. Can this tit-for-tat trade war between the world's two largest economies still lead to a recession? Plus, hope fades in the search for survivors in that Dominican Republic nightclub collapse. Also, an American ballerina wrongfully detained in Russia is heading home this morning.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's tariffs on nearly every country in the world are now in effect. How will they impact you? Plus, a roof collapse at a Dominican nightclub kills dozens, including a World Series champion. There's now a frantic search going on for survivors. Also: A manhunt is underway in Virginia after a deadly shooting kills three people. Police could be looking for more than one gunman.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I have great respect for China, but they can't do this." President Trump threatens to escalate his trade war with China, issuing them an ultimatum and a deadline. But China does not appear to be backing down. Plus, the Supreme Court says the White House can resume rapid deportations, but there's a catch. Also: The flooding danger is not over as deadly storms leave some communities underwater.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something." That's what President Trump says about the tariffs that have global markets in turmoil. Meanwhile, a second unvaccinated child dies from the measles. Will vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. push for people to get immunized? Also: Communities are cut off as relentless storms send rivers rising, and the worst could be yet to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One day after stock markets suffered their worst day since the pandemic, China retaliates against Trump’s new tariffs, sending futures tumbling again. Plus, people across the US are preparing to take to the streets this weekend to speak out against the Trump administration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From cars to clothes and wine to chocolate, almost all imports have been slapped with new tariff, with at least 185 nations affected. What does it mean for your wallet ... and the global economy? Plus: After ripping across the Midwest, violent, destructive tornadoes are now moving east. Also: A big company throws its name into the hat as a potential buyer of TikTok.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's long-threatened tariffs are scheduled to go into effect today. How much will they impact you? Plus, actor Val Kilmer has passed away after decades of work in Hollywood. We take a look back at the legacy he leaves behind. And we analyze the results from yesterday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, we examine today's elections to fill a Supreme Court seat in Wisconsin and two vacant House seats in Florida - the first major political battles since Donald Trump returned to the White House. Plus, the president's tariffs are supposed to go into effect in less than 24 hours. What impact is that deadline having on consumers? Also: Why did Cory Booker spend the night speaking on the Senate floor?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I can't imagine them doing anything else but making a deal." That's what President Trump is saying about Iran, explaining that without said deal, "there will be bombing." Plus, Wall Street and markets around the world are preparing for the latest round of tariffs. Also: Is Donald Trump really considering a third term?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 7.7 earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand, causing widespread damage and at least one death. Authorities in Bangkok report one person was killed, 50 others hurt when a building under construction collapsed. An unknown number of people remain trapped under the rubble. There are also reports of buildings collapsing in Myanmar, one of the world's poorest countries, already reeling from more than four years of civil war. Our coverage begins with CNN's Hanako Montgomery live from Osaka, Japan.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration doesn't seem to be on the same page about the group chat scandal. Canada prepares to retaliate as President Trump announces massive new tariffs on all cars coming into the US. Thousands of Palestinians take to the streets, calling on Hamas to step aside and end its war with Israel. Doctors fighting the measles outbreak now face a new challenge: Some people appear to be taking dangerous amounts of a vitamin that does not prevent you from catching the virus.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's "you're fired" catch phrase is well known. But will there be any consequences after a reporter ended up in a highly sensitive group chat? Plus, the secretary of state heads to the Caribbean today with immigration top of mind. Do US interests align with priorities there? Also: Are consumers buyers turned off by the president's trade war and government cutbacks?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A journalist is added to a group chat about secret plans for US airstrikes. Will someone be fired over this? Plus, is the White House focusing on the right things when it comes to keeping the country safe? Today, president trump's top intel officials will be pressed on their priorities. Also: If you took a DNA test with 23 and Me, your genetic data may be up for sale. How you can protect your private information right now.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump administration may have a new tool to help mass deportations: the IRS. But are undocumented immigrants who pay taxes national security threats? Plus, US negotiators believe President Putin does not want to take all of Europe. But is he just playing the White House? Also: Kamala Harris wanted an "opportunity economy," but some Democrats say a better word is abundance. What's behind the latest movement in the party?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the world's busiest airports is forced to close for the day. How this could impact your trip no matter where you're going? Plus, Elon Musk takes a trip to the Pentagon today. Is there a top-secret reason for his not so secret visit? And: Fear and confusion over DOGE cuts that could impact veterans care. We talk to a Republican congressman and Green Beret Pat Harrigan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today marks the beginning of the end for the US Department of Education. What does that mean for kids, parents and teachers? Plus, we explore RFK Jr's risky idea to fight bird flu on farms by letting it spread. Can that actually work? And the family of a missing college student now wants her to be officially declared dead. Why?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump rips judges who rule against him and draws a rare rebuke from the chief justice. Can the Supreme Court keep him in check? Plus, Putin makes few concessions in his phone call with Trump. Is negotiating peace in Ukraine harder than Trump expected? And the last person seen with a missing college student now free to leave the Dominican Republic. Why? It may not be so simple. And this.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel shatters the ceasefire with extensive strikes on Gaza. Hamas calls it a death sentence for hostages. Is there any hope for peace talks? Plus, what can judges do if the White House blatantly defies their orders? And two astronauts are finally heading home after their scheduled weeklong trip turns into nine months.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of Venezuelan immigrants are deported. The White House denies that it defied a judge's order to turn the plane around. Plus, violent tornadoes turn deadly across the Midwest and South. We take you to the hardest-hit areas. Also: A college student vanishes from a beach with the man last seen with her.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why are people losing their jobs at record numbers? Voters speak out against the cuts to the federal government, as the Senate looks to avoid a shutdown. Plus, flames and smoke send passengers fleeing onto the wing of a plane. How did an American Airlines jet catch fire near the gate? Also: The Trump administration cancels $1 billion for food banks, and farmers are already feeling the pain. And we dive into all the chatter around Disney's "Snow White."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The president says his dramatic moves will make the economy soar, but a new CNN poll says most Americans aren't buying that. Plus, it's deadline day for federal agencies to tell DOGE what to cut. How will this impact veterans, the IRS, and maybe even Social Security. Also,w hy some public campgrounds, parks and trails could look dramatically different in the months ahead.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do Americans think of President Trump's trade wars? We've got the numbers in a new CNN poll. Plus, mass layoffs are underway at the Department of Education. We look at how this will impact students, teachers and parents across the country. And we bring you results from the first report on the collision in the skies above the Potomac.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Dow tumbles 900 points, sparking fears of a recession. The Trump administration blames Joe Biden. but do the voters buy that? Plus, the US and Ukraine hold crucial peace talks about ending russia's war. What concessions will Ukraine have to make? And we bring you the latest on a desperate search for a missing American in the Dominican Republic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canada's just-chosen successor to Justin Trudeau is already standing up to President Trump. Can he stop the trade war? Plus, a plane plunges into a parking lot. Are recent cuts to the FAA making it riskier to fly? And the US and Ukraine gear up for talks to end Russia's war. What it will take to repair the relationship between Washington and Kyiv.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“It feels like the economy is gagging on the uncertainty." That's what Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, told CNN’s Kate Bolduan earlier this week, referring to not just tariffs but taxes, immigration and federal budget cuts. And we're about to get a brand new read on the US economy: who's hiring and who's firing in the first full month of President Trump's second term.  Also on today's show: Trump cast doubt on the NATO alliance. Could the US abandon some of its closest allies? And California's Democratic governor breaks with his party on transgender athletes. Is this a preview of the divisions ahead in 2028 and later?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Concerned Republicans deliver a message to Elon Musk: Go easy with that chainsaw and send those cuts to Congress. This, as DOGE sets its sights on veterans affairs, with tens of thousands of jobs on the chopping block. What it will mean for veterans and their families? Plus, if you're looking for a new car, you might want to buy now. President Trump is pressing pause on auto tariffs, but not for long.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump touts his accomplishments and taunts his rivals in a big speech to Congress. But how did voters feel about his first major speech since returning to power? Meanwhile, Canada and Mexico hit back with tariffs of their own. How long before the trade war starts hitting your wallet? And a mammoth storm is marching east right now, reaching from Florida to New York.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canada, Mexico, and China are hitting back as US tariffs go into effect. How could a trade war impact your bottom line? Plus, President Trump says he'll tell it like it is during tonight's big speech to Congress. We talk to a top Trump adviser about his message to Americans. And we examine the ramifications of the president halting military aid to Ukraine: How long before Zelensky will be forced into peace talks with Putin?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After the blow up with Trump at the White House, Ukraine's president gets a warmer welcome in Europe. Can relations between Ukraine and the US be repaired? Plus, Republicans face angry voters across the country. Can Democrats seize this moment? New Jersey Senator Andy Kim joins the show to discuss. And from first-time winners to an independent sweep, we break down all the big moments from Hollywood's biggest night.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Face to face after weeks of turbulence, Presidents Trump and Zelensky will go one-on-one today in a high-stakes meeting that could very well shape the future of Ukraine. Plus, how the push to include DOGE cuts in the GOP's budget bill is complicating competing plans between House and Senate Republicans. And with Trump doubling down on his pledge to levy tariffs on some of America's largest trading partners. Representative Ryan Zinke joins us to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Legendary Academy Award-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their New Mexico home. President Trump places his Cabinet on notice, showing them exactly where the power dynamics lie between him and Elon Musk. RFK Jr. faces his first public health crisis, a measles outbreak in Texas now turning deadly. Former White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx joins us to discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Elon Musk, unelected and not confirmed, will be in attendance for President Trump's first Cabinet meeting. Meanwhile, after hours of back and forth, House Speaker Mike Johnson flips multiple Republican holdouts to pass his budget blueprint. Plus, details on yet another close call, as a Southwest pilot aborts landing to avoid a runway collision.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many federal workers woke up this morning asking whether they were still employed as Elon Musk's deadline for federal workers passed overnight. Meanwhile, the two Republican firebrands now heading up the FBI, Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, plan to shake things up. What impact will it have, if any, on our national security? And President Trump is once again touting his deal-making ability as the US aligns with Russia and North Korea at the United Nations. What does this dramatic shift mean for America's allies?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal workers have just hours left to justify their jobs to Elon Musk or lose them. Republican lawmakers are facing angry voters back home, expressing their frustration with the Trump administration. As we mark three years of Russia's war against Ukraine we explore why security for the entire continent of Europe has now been thrown into question. Plus: The latest on Pope Francis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration continues to reshape the presidency and the nation, but when it comes to inflation, the VP says it will take time to get prices under control. New poll numbers say many voters are not interested in waiting. Meanwhile, Elon Musk touts big cuts to jobs and budgets, but is DOGE really saving billions? CNN digs into the receipts. And it's the end of an era, as Senator Mitch McConnell confirms he will not run for reelection.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump continues to repeat Russian talking points, falsely labeling the Ukrainian president a "dictator." Plus, Hamas is handing over the remains of four Israeli hostages, including its two youngest victims of the October 7 attacks. And New York's governor vows not to back down after Trump kills congestion pricing in New York City and proclaims, "Long live the king."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump holds the first joint interview of his second term not with his vice president, but first buddy, Elon Musk. Plus, Trump blames Ukraine for the full- scale invasion of their own country. Also: Passengers recount the moment their plane flipped upside down during landing. And top New York officials weigh removing Eric Adams from his post as a judge prepares to consider a motion to dismiss his corruption charges.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, we bring you the latest on a plane that crashed and flipped upside down during landing. Then, senior US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia about ending the war in Ukraine ... without Ukraine. Plus, President Trump has directed Elon Musk and the DOGE team to identify fraud at the Social Security Administration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Secretary of State lands in Saudi Arabia to begin negotiations with Russia about ending its war with Ukraine. Notably absent? Ukraine. Plus, President Trump appeals to the Supreme Court to let him fire a top government watchdog. And another human case of bird flu pops up as a vaccine receives conditional approval.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A top prosecutor and DOJ officials step down over orders to drop the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. President Trump believes Vladimir Putin when he says he wants peace. Thousands of federal workers, many of them with families, are shown the door as the White House widens its blitz to slash the federal government. Trump doubles, triples, quadruples down on tariffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terminations are now underway at the Department of Education and the Small Business Administration. Presidents Trump and Putin discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Hamas now says it will release hostages as planned this weekend. Senators start voting on the nation's health and human services secretary in about an hour.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin this morning with the end of a personal nightmare. An American teacher back on American soil after spending more than three years in a Russian prison echoes Lou Gehrig in expressing his gratitude. Plus, Elon Musk faces questions from inside the White House defending the administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government. Also: President Trump is standing firm on his plan to take over Gaza and relocate two million Palestinians who call it home.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With President Trump's blitz to overhaul the federal government roadblocked by federal judges, his top allies are now suggesting he could defy the courts. Meanwhile, Trump says he may cut aid to US allies Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to back his plans to expel two million Palestinians from Gaza. Plus, Elon Musk leads a nearly $100 billion charge to acquire control of OpenAI.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweet revenge for the city of brotherly love, as Philadelphia routs the Chiefs, denying Kansas City what would have been a historic third consecutive Super Bowl victory. Plus, President Trump announces his plans to unveil more tariffs this week. We also look at the legal battles Team Trump faces as they push to overhaul the federal government.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge temporarily halts President Trump's offer of incentives for federal workers to quit. Republicans in the House and Senate are at odds over the best way to get Trump's agenda through Congress. Why Israel's prime minister gave Donald Trump a gold-plated pager.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The federal workforce is reeling as President Trump and Elon Musk attempt to implement seismic changes to the government. Meanwhile, Team Trump is trying to downplay the stunning proposal to take over Gaza and move the Palestinian people out. Also this morning, what's been called a "counterintelligence disaster" after the CIA sent a list of names of its new hires in an unclassified email to the White House. And why proposed cuts to the National Weather Service could put millions of lives in danger when the next natural disaster strikes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, we explore President Trump's proposal for creating a new Riviera in Gaza, including the possibility of using US troops to do it. Plus, concerns for national security are growing after buyout offers are sent to the entire CIA workforce and the FBI provides the names of thousands of agents who worked on January 6th cases. Meanwhile, as Democrats push back against Elon Musk's role in the White House, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joins us to discuss. And the president is now preparing an executive order to begin the process of shutting down the education department.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump trade war escalates as China hits the US with retaliatory tariffs. El Salvador says it's willing to house US deportees in its jails, including American citizens. Tulsi Gabbard gets a boost from a key senator ahead of today's committee vote.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is set to enact tariffs on America's biggest trading partners, hinting this is just the beginning. Plus, the DOJ is questioning thousands of career law enforcement officials over their roles in the January 6th investigations. And the head of DOGE vows to eliminate the agency behind most of America's foreign aid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins with the latest on the investigation into the worst US air disaster in decades, including new video exclusive to CNN showing the moment of the collision and a dangerous recovery as first responders battle icy waters and mangled wreckage as they recover the victims from the collision. Also: Vermont Senator Peter Welch joins us live as the president's cabinet nominees face a barrage of questions on Capitol Hill.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we are tracking the latest out of the nation's capital following a tragic midair collision between an American Airlines passenger plane and an Army helicopter. A frantic search and rescue operation is underway looking for survivors in the frigid Potomac River.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new US defense secretary pulls former US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Staff Mark Milley's security detail and opens an investigation into the retired general. Plus, after the White House's federal funding freeze stirs a frenzy, a federal judge presses pause on the president's move. And RFK Jr.'s cousin issues a scathing warning, calling her own flesh and blood a "predator" ahead of his confirmation hearing.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A justice department purge as President Trump fires more than a dozen DOJ officials who investigated him. Plus, on day one of the job, the president's new defense secretary vows to enforce Trump's to-do list aimed at transforming the Pentagon. And the president's border crackdown gears up with 2,000 arrests in just two days, chilling immigrant communities nationwide.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump Administration launches immigration raids across the country and claims victory in a tariff standoff with Colombia. Plus, President Trump is facing backlash after suggesting a "clean out" of the Gaza strip. And in a late-night purge, Trump fires more than a dozen independent watchdogs from the government.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices