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First: Italy's prime minister arrives at the White House on a mission to scale back the Trump tariffs on European products Americans love. But can she persuade the president to reach a trade truce with the EU?  Plus: Democrats are back in their districts for spring break, testing messages they hope can win them back the House next year. The man who wants to be speaker joins the show to discuss.  A...

First: A Maryland senator is in El Salvador attempting to free a man who was living in his state and, according to a court filing, was mistakenly to a notorious prison. But both the Trump Administration and the president of El Salvador say there's no chance Kilmar Abrego Garcia is coming back.  Plus: Dana speaks to the current and former mayors of New York City about an issue bringing them togethe...

First: Harvard is refusing to give in to White House demands the university says threaten its independence, even though billions of dollars in federal funding are on the line.  Plus: The Trump Administration is refusing to bring back a man they admitted in court was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador.  And: Dana talks to Kara Swisher about the landmark antitrust trial happeni...

Today's show begins as President Trump is finishing up a lengthy, live press conference inside the Oval Office with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. Our panel breaks down what we heard, starting with a response to the president claiming that "CNN hates our country." Spoiler alert: We don't.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett over the confusion and turmoil caused by Trump’s tariff rollout. Then, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins Jake to discuss how Democrats should respond to Trump’s economic chaos. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Brad Todd and Ashley Allison, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett, and former Democratic Re...

First: Show of force. Trump's team closes ranks, while his tariff whiplash rattles Americans. As his strategy falters, is America at a breaking point? And: Power play. Democratic governors test the waters ahead of 2028. Who stumbled? And who's leading the way? Plus: Supreme clash. The DOJ says a wrongly deported man is alive. But as Trump piles on the pressure, what is the high court strategy? Lea...

The world's two largest economies are locked in a spiraling trade war as China unleashes a crippling counterattack on the United States global markets and American consumers are in the line of fire. Who will flinch first?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump’s 90-day pause on most new tariffs triggered a market rally, but economic uncertainty persists as existing tariffs are still in place and a trade war with China intensifies. Trade economist and historian Doug Irwin knows how tariffs have affected Americans and American companies in the past. So, what can that tell us about what could happen to the US economy next? Have a question o...

First: While President Trump he paused tariffs on most of the world yesterday, he also made them bigger on China, which could cost you and your family thousands of dollars a year.  Plus: Republicans take a big step toward passing their budget blueprint while promising to cut more than $1.5 trillion in spending. The big question: Where will those cuts come from?  And: The Trump revenge tour rolls o...

First: The world strikes back against President Trump's sweeping tariffs, leaving the American consumer in the crosshairs of his spiraling trade war.  Plus: MAGA star Ken Paxton is officially challenging fellow Republican John Cornyn for his Texas Senate seat in what's expected to be the most heated and expensive GOP  primary in the country.  And: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a Trump supp...

First: Global stocks are soaring in a dramatic rally after three days of major losses. Hopeful investors are clinging to comments from top Trump officials who suggest the president is willing to negotiate on his sweeping new tariffs, set to take effect in just 12 hours.  Plus: The Supreme Court is giving the Trump administration the green light to use a centuries-old law to speed up deportations....

First: We continue to follow the chaos on Wall Street. While President Trump defiantly stands by his sweeping tariffs, confused investors fear a global recession.  Plus: The Trump administration has until the end of the day to bring home a Salvadoran national whom they mistakenly deported to a prison in his home country. But the DOJ says that is not possible and asks the Supreme Court to block the...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for clarity on Trump’s sweeping tariffs as the economic fallout grows. Then, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz joins Jake to respond and to weigh in on what he thinks Democrats’ strategy needs to be to counter Trump. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban, CNN Political Commentator Jamal Simmons, Democratic...

First: Sticker shock and awe. Trump's trade war jolts the global economy. What is the president's end game? And will Americans buy it? Plus: Hands off. As millions turn out with a message for Trump, Democrats see their moment. And: Primary problem. My new reporting on a potential senate primary. Is the GOP midterm map in jeopardy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Democrats celebrated a victory in a Wisconsin state supreme court race while Republicans secured two wins in special elections in Florida this week. The races were a window into how voters are feeling a few months into Trump's second term. Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler explains why his state saw a surge in voter turnout, while Florida Republican Party Chair Ben Power shares his take...

The Dow is on its way to another quadruple-digit loss due to President Trump's global trade war. This morning, China became the first country to retaliate, slapping a 34% tariff on American-made goods. And yet there's also some good news the US economy today: a much-stronger-than-expected-jobs report. Our extensive coverage of the current economic turmoil begins with CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich.    Le...

Today's show begins as stocks are having their worst day since 2022. The reason: Donald Trump's trade war. But just before we came on the air, the president's commerce secretary advised everybody to "relax" and "trust" Trump.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We're a few hours away from President Trump unveiling sweeping new tariffs that could reshape the global economy and shatter relationships with key US allies.  Plus: Democrats are celebrating a win in Wisconsin after their favorite candidate beat the Conservative Elon Musk backed by 10 points. Is it a blip or a real boost for the party?  And: Nine Republicans sink Mike Johnson's push to blo...

First: Voters in Wisconsin and Florida are heading to the polls right now to cast the first ballots of President Trump's second term. CNN is on the ground with the latest on the $90 million race dominated by Elon Musk, plus the two special elections that could have a major impact on the House GOP's incredibly slim majority.  Plus: Senator Cory Booker's marathon floor speech continues into its 17th...

First: More of President Trump's harsh tariffs are scheduled to become effective this week. The only thing certain is uncertainty, which markets don't love.  Plus: The political world is focused on Wisconsin and Florida, with the first major elections since Donald Trump reclaimed the White House. The crucial question is what impact Elon Musk and his minions will have this time around?  And: A "tox...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Republican Sen. James Lankford joins Dana Bash to discuss the fallout from the Trump administration’s Signal chat leak, as well as the impact from President Trump’s escalating trade war. Then, Dana asks Democratic Governor and potential 2028 candidate Wes Moore about Democrats struggle to find a path forward under the Trump administration. Finally, CNN Senior Political...

First: Crack down. Trump clamps down on dissent at home, while he downplays voters' worries over prices and the concerns over his national security team. Is Trump changing America for good? And: GOP jitters. Elon Musk pays up ahead of a GOP test at the ballot box. As one of the most vulnerable Democrats tells me why he thinks the tide is turning for his party. And: Defying gravity. Bill Nye on how...

As today's show begins, Vice President JD Vance has just landed at a US Space Force outpost in Greenland near the Arctic Circle. The government in Greenland wants no part in this visit, so it's taking place at the military base 1,000 miles from the capital of Nuuk. Meanwhile in Washington, President Trump spoke with new Canadian leader Mark Carney this morning, a day after Carney declared his rela...

The Trump administration is still under fire after plans for a military strike on Yemen were leaked via a group chat that mistakenly included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Olivia Troye was a former national security official during the first Trump administration. She shares her take on the potential dangers of what happened here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

If you are in the market for a car, you may want to step on the gas, because President Trump's new tariffs are about to send auto prices soaring. Today we bring you the very latest on this escalating trade war and how Americans could face the fallout. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing concerns over the now-infamous intelligence chat snafu.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...