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Dozens of people are under arrest as protesters clash with police in Los Angeles. The National Guard is now on the scene after being dispatched by the president, against the wishes of Governor Gavin Newsome, who says his state will sue the federal government over the Trump's move. It's the first time in 60 years a president has sent in troops without a request from the state.  Learn more about you...

Two of the world's most powerful men are now battling it out in a very pointed and public feud. It's President Trump versus Elon Musk, and we have late reporting on what could happen next. Plus, unleashing a barrage of drones and missiles, Vladimir Putin launches one of the war's largest air attacks just days after Ukraine brazenly bombed targets inside Russia.  Learn more about your ad choices. V...

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on the phone today amid an escalating trade war. We bring you all the late-breaking developments. Plus, we look at which nations are being targeted in Trump's latest travel ban, along with one country not on the list that's raising eyebrows.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 Just days after receiving a gold key from the White House, Elon Musk is eviscerating Donald Trump's legislative agenda, calling it a "disgusting abomination." No reaction from the president ... yet. Meanwhile, Trump's 50% tariff on steel and aluminum imports is now in effect. We break down how this will impact you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today's show with new, disturbing details about Sunday's fiery attack at a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado. Plus, the head of FEMA told staff he previously didn't know the US had an official hurricane season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The man suspected of using a flamethrower to set people on fire at a Jewish community event in Boulder, Colorado is in custody. We tell you what we've learned about him prior to his first court appearance. Plus, Russian and Ukrainian delegations are meeting in Turkey, but the discussions are clouded by uncertainty.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new report shows the chaotic tariff rollout is impacting how much money Americans are spending. Meanwhile, an appeals court reinstates President Trump's global tariffs for now, just as he accuses China of violating its trade agreements with the US.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal court says President Trump overstepped his authority in most of his global tariffs. Meanwhile, Harvard and the Trump Administration will be in a Boston courthouse today battling over the president's move to ban the university from accepting all international students - a process that has already started.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a break with Donald Trump, Elon Musk now says he's "disappointed" with the president's legislative agenda. So, what exactly doesn't the world's richest man like about the president's "big, beautiful bill?" Plus: Reality television stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who went from small-screen fame to federal inmates, are the latest recipients of presidential pardons.    Learn more about your ad choi...

Further escalating his war with Harvard, President Trump now plans on directing all federal agencies to cancel their contracts - estimated at $100 million - with the university. Plus, panic and horror in Liverpool, England after dozens are injured when a car rams through crowds at a victory parade. The latest on the investigation and why police are calling this an "isolated incident."    Learn mor...

President Trump slams Vladimir Putin, saying his Russian counterpart has "gone absolutely crazy" after major Russian attacks killed dozens in Ukraine over the weekend. The Kremlin fires back, calling Trump's response "emotional overload."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump now says he's recommending a 50% tariff on goods coming in from the European Union, and a 25% tariff on Apple if the tech giant refuses to make iPhones in the United States. Plus, Harvard is now suing the Trump Administration over barring the university from enrolling international students. We have the latest on this escalating battle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

As today's show begins we have breaking news of a small plane crashing into a San Diego neighborhood, setting multiple homes on fire. CNN's Polo Sandoval is on the scene. Also on today's show: Two Israeli staffers are gunned down outside a DC museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, a key House committee is now in its 10th hour of discussing President Trump's sweeping "big beautiful bill" agenda, with no sign of a deal to get that legislation over the finish line.  Also on today's show: New CNN reporting shows that the US obtained intelligence suggesting Israel is making preparations to potentially hit Iranian nuclear facilities. What does that mean fo...

As today's show begins, President Trump is on Capitol Hill selling his sweeping tax and spending bill to holdouts. But GOP hardliners are digging in. Can he persuade them to support his "big beautiful bill?"  Also on today's show: New CNN reporting reveals the Trump Administration asked Qatar for a plane to use as Air Force One, and that's contrary to the president's own narrative.    Learn more a...

President Trump is set to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine. But it comes just one day after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the war began more than three years ago.  Plus: "Cancer touches us all." That's what Former President Biden is saying after being diagnosed with what's described as an aggressive form of prostate cancer.  Learn...

"We have to meet." That's President Trump's message about Vladimir Putin as he heads home from his Middle East trip. Trump says he may call the Russian president after Putin decided not to go to Turkey for peace talks with Ukraine.   Also on today's show: We go one-on-one with New York City Mayor Eric Adams on immigration, his decision to ditch the Democratic party and his new task force to combat...

Today, the battle over birthright citizenship heads to the Supreme Court, as the nine justices will hear arguments on President Trump's plans to change how the US has viewed the 14th Amendment for more than a century.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cassie Ventura resumes testimony in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, and we have full coverage and updates from our reporters right inside that courtroom. Plus, President Trump is on the second leg of his Middle East tour after inking truly historic deals with Saudi Arabia and announcing plans to lift sanctions on Syria.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump embarks on the first major international trip of his second term with a visit to Saudi Arabia. We're following the latest as he meets with leaders and works to make deals. Also: A new report shows inflation dropped to its lowest level in four years. What's behind this unexpected and very welcome news? And will this trend hold?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

As today's show begins, President Trump has just confirmed he will sign an executive order today aiming to lower US prescription drug costs.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, celebrates his first mass as pontiff as he encourages the world's 1.4 billion Catholics to go beyond a superficial faith. Meanwhile, President Trump floats an 80% tariff on China, but says he'll leave the negotiations up to his treasury secretary. US and Chinese officials are set to meet tomorrow in Switzerland, as both nations signal that the status quo is u...

President Trump will soon announce what he calls a major trade deal with the UK. It would be the first trade agreement since the president's sweeping tariffs went into effect. Plus, it's day two of the Conclave. Will the cardinals select a successor to Pope Francis and send white smoke through the Vatican chimney?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a pivotal day for Catholicism and its 1.4 billion followers. Just minutes after today's show begins, 133 cardinals from around the world will solemnly file into the Vatican's Sistine Chapel to begin the secretive conclave, and they will not be seen again until they have elected the next pope. CNN anchor Erin Burnett begins our coverage from St. Peter's Square in Rome.  Learn more about your a...

A ninth day of staff shortages at Newark causes a new ground delay for flights headed to the busy New Jersey airport. Plus, President Trump is scheduled to welcome his Canadian counterpart to the White House Amid an escalating trade war and taunts, will their icy relationship thaw?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices