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.

Apr 3, 2025

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 block remote voting after the birth of a child. Why is the self-described pro-family Speaker choosing this battle to fight?

Apr 2, 2025

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 hour. He promises to keep blasting Donald Trump and Elon Musk as long as he's physically able.  And: The Trump administration admits it sent a Maryland man to a super prison in El Salvador accidentally. So why isn't he heading home?

Apr 1, 2025

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 "toxic, problematic elite." This is how top Democrats are describing their own party. What's their plan to fix it? Dana speaks to a top senator.

Mar 31, 2025

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 upcoming NASA cuts could change the space race.

Mar 31, 2025

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 relationship with the US "broken." But Trump characterized the call as "extremely productive."

Mar 29, 2025

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.

Mar 27, 2025

As today's show begins, the nation's top intelligence officials were back on Capitol Hill answering a barrage of questions about critical new developments in the colossal security scandal engulfing the White House. The previously scheduled hearing began just moments after The Atlantic published screengrabs from the now-infamous Trump administration group chat discussing an upcoming military strike in Yemen.

Mar 26, 2025

As today's show begins, the nation's top intelligence leaders have just finished testifying on Capitol Hill about that group chat that discussed very detailed strike plans in Yemen with a prominent journalist accidentally added to the message thread.

Mar 25, 2025

First: Trump administration lawyers will be in a Washington courtroom this afternoon to defend the president's deportation powers. Will three appeals court judges hit the brakes on the president's relentless push to redefine the limits of executive power?  Plus: The biggest election since November is just days away. Wisconsin voters will elect a new judge for the supreme court. We'll tell you why Elon musk is spending millions to push the Republican candidate over the line.  And: Mirror, mirror on the wall. What happened to Snow White's box-office haul? Not even that first kiss of love could lift the spell of political controversy that's cursed Disney's new film.

Mar 24, 2025