Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN...
First: Brand new CNN polling shows Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of President Trump's tariff tug of war, while his newest salvo threatens to drive up. prices even more. And it's unleashing a worldwide trade war.
Plus: As Americans' retirement funds took a nosedive, the president chose to help the richest man in the world with his bottom line by turning the White House lawn into a car dealership.
And: Senate Democrats must decide whether to support what they call a "horrible" GOP spending bill, because if it doesn't get a handful of their votes, we could see the government shutdown this weekend.
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Another Dip on the Trump Trade Roller Coaster
First: We're following the twists and turns as the markets react to new threats from the president to impose more tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and cars.
Plus: Is it time to muzzle Musk? Trump's billionaire bestie seems to float the idea of cutting money from popular programs like Social Security and Medicare.
And: Five years ago today, the world began to shut down due to Covid. The aftershocks are still being felt.
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43:02
An Economic Powder Keg
First: Donald Trump was elected to end inflation, but economists fear his policies could do the opposite. And even possibly trigger a recession. The president himself admits it's possible, but that it's for the country's greater good.
Plus: Hostility from the Great White North, as Canada's next prime minister is warning that President Trump wants to "destroy our way of life."
And: Top Democrats flood sports radio stations and podcasts. It's their new playbook to try to
meet the voters where they are.
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43:09
Trump Faces Headwinds After Flip-Flops Rattle Allies & Markets
First: Whipsaw. Trump injects uncertainty into a shaky economy as tensions rise over Elon Musk. Does Trump have a plan? And as Democrats flail, is Congress barreling toward a shutdown?
Plus: COVID five years on. How has the pandemic reshaped politics?
And: Back to the future? Democratic heavyweights test the waters as the next campaign has already begun.
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43:25
Another Trump Twist on Russia-Ukraine War
Exactly one week after the Oval Office slugfest that left the entire world flabbergasted, and just four days after halting all US aid to Ukraine, President Trump threatens "large-scale banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and final settlement on peace is reached."
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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
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