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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 supporter with an enormous megaphone in the so-called manosphere, says he's lost a fortune in the market so far and is souring on the president's trade war. He joins the show live to discuss.
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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. But there's a catch.
And: Dana speaks to a couple kidnaped during the Hamas terror attack on Israel about the horror they endured and the relentless push to free the hostages still in Gaza.
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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 order.
And: Anti-vaccine activist turned HHS Secretary RFK Jr. may be changing his tune on the measles vaccine after a second unvaccinated child in West Texas dies from the preventable disease.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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