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First: President Trump just wrapped up a pivotal phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He says they are "very much on track" for a ceasefire deal. Plus: The president is unleashing a full-throttle attack on the federal judge who derailed Trump's deportation plans. The courts are pushing back and sending a clear message that there are limits to presidential powers. And: Democratic critics are still furious at Chuck Schumer for not fighting harder against a Republican spending bill. But that's not what the party's base wants to hear.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are havin a crucial conversation, with the fate of Ukraine hanging in the balance. Plus, A federal judge probes the Trump administration response after he ordered weekend deportation flights turned around. And a handful of are positioning themselves in very different ways to take the reins ahead of 2028.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The Trump administration is gearing up for a high-stakes judicial faceoff after seemingly ignoring a court order to stop the deportation of hundreds of individuals it claims are gang members. Plus: A new CNN poll shows just 29% of Americans have a favorable view of Democrats as the party turns on one of its leaders. And: The death toll rises after powerful storms rip through the Midwest and Southeast. It's the first major natural disaster since cuts to NOAA and FEMA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Democrats are at odds over how to handle the looming government shutdown. We have new reporting from inside their tumultuous private meetings. Plus: From daytime talk show to Senate confirmation hearing right now, Dr. Memet Oz is trying to convince senators that he's done hawking dubious supplements and ready to lead the agency in charge of Medicare and Medicaid. And: Is Donald Trump in his expansionist era? We're learning his inspiration may be a little-known, 19th-century president who fought a war with Mexico to expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The president just responded to Europe's new reciprocal tariffs with new reciprocal tariffs of his own. It's all impacting your wallet. But many Republicans so far are saying no pain, no gain. Plus: The White House pulls the plug on its nominee to lead the CDC, Dr. David Weldon, who's been facing growing scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views. What about other Trump appointees with similar views? And: We have brand new reporting about Pete Buttigieg, who's decided not to run for the US Senate in 2026. That leaves the door wide open for a presidential run in 2028. Will he choose that door?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Tapper presses Republican Sen. Rick Scott over Elon Musk’s approach to slashing government, as well as President Trump’s whiplash-inducing tariff policies. Then, with Democrats facing a do-or-die moment this week on a potential government shutdown, Jake asks Democratic Sen. Andy Kim how he plans to vote. After, US Hostage Envoy Adam Boehler joins Jake fresh off his unprecedented meeting with Hamas in an effort to negotiate a hostage deal. Finally, Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, and Republican Pollster Brenda Gianiny join Jake Tapper to discuss a whirlwind political week, Trump’s pressure campaign against Ukraine, DOGE protests at GOP town halls, and the potential government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices