After the White House spent months trying to stop the release of the Epstein files, President Trump’s stunning about-face means a House vote in favor of the measure could be unanimous.Â
Also on today’s show: President Trump rolls out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the man who, according to US intelligence, ordered the assassination of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.Â
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Trump's Tectonic Shift, MTG's Apology
In a stunning about-face, President Trump is now urging House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files. Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to Dana for years of "toxic" rhetoric, marking what would be a dramatic shift in a political brand hallmarked by derogatory comments.Â
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Not long before today's show begins, President Trump orders an investigation into ties between the sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and a host of people and institutions, including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, and JP Morgan Chase. Will his strategy help deflect scrutiny of his ties to Epstein?Â
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Can White House Hold Off Epstein Docs Release?
First: The Trump Administration is scrambling to contain the fallout from thousands of Jeffrey Epstein emails, many naming the president. But will they be able to rein in Republicans who are pushing for full transparency?Â
Plus: Tens of millions of Americans are now facing skyrocketing health care costs. We'll break down how their struggle may define the 2026 midterms.Â
And: Disagreeing without being disagreeable is sadly rare in politics. But we'll show you a top Democrat and Republican in the Senate do just that on the college campus where CharlKe kirk was assassinated.Â
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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.