Inside Politics

JD Vance heads to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iran. Can the VP steer the US out of war? He's joined by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. If all goes well, it's a moment that could end this war. Or if it goes badly, it's a moment that could end the tenuous ceasefire. "If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start today's show with a ceasefire deal that seems precarious at best, given the confusion over what the US and Iran actually agreed to. The bottom line is that Iran still has a grip on the strait of Hormuz, while Israel continues bombing Hezbollah in Lebanon. A possible light at the end of the tunnel: Moments before we came on the air, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he would open direct negotiations with Lebanon, though he didn't promise to end the Israeli bombardment.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been just hours since President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. But that temporary truce is looking fragile at best. Moments ago, an Iranian news agency reported Tehran halted oil tankers traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Reopening the strait to commerce, of course, was a key part of the deal. Plus, one of Iran's demands in exchange was that Israel end its bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. But the Israelis say they never agreed to that.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The clock is ticking toward President Trump's 8pm ET deadline for Iran to make a deal that he deems sufficient or face death and destruction. This morning, the president took what was already a series of profane and stark warnings to a new apocalyptic level. His exact words: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen. But it will. It probably will."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump gives Iran until tomorrow at 8pm to make a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, or face "hell on earth." The president's latest ultimatum comes as he prepares for a press conference he originally scheduled to talk about the remarkable rescue of an Air Force service member whose plane went down inside Iran on Friday. But that was quickly overshadowed by his Easter message to Iran posted on social media: "Open the f*!king Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in hell."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Hails Daring Iran Rescue as He Escalates Threats; Gas Prices, Budget Fights, and Cabinet Shakeups Dominate Easter Sunday Politics. CNN's Inside Politics Sunday reports on a dramatic U.S. search-and-rescue mission to extract a missing, seriously wounded F-15 crew member shot down over Iran, involving dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, a commando team on the ground, and CIA disinformation to delay Iranian pursuit, as Iranian media shows apparent wreckage. Analysts discuss the mission's complexity, Iran's continuing asymmetric capabilities, and escalating regional strikes, while Trump issues shifting, intensified demands tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and posts a new threat targeting Iran's power plants and bridges, raising concerns about civilian harm and potential war-crimes implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today with major breaking news on the war in Iran. Three sources tell CNN a US fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, and a search and rescue mission is underway for two pilots. It's the first time since the war began just over a month ago, that a US aircraft has been downed by enemy fire. We begin our coverage with CNN Chief National Security Analyst Jim Sciutto in Tel Aviv.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another key Cabinet member could be out less than a month after President Trump fired Kristi Noem. Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke yesterday with the president, and sources tell CNN he told her she will likely soon be replaced. CNN's Kristen Holmes broke that story and joins the show live.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins immediately after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the Trump Administration's attempt to end birthright citizenship as it's been understood in this country for more than a century. In an apparent historic first, President Trump was there for the first 90 minutes. What he heard was deep skepticism about his case, even from conservative justices.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has a new message on Truth Social for allies reeling from his decision to go to war: "All of those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, I have a suggestion for you: Buy from the US. We have plenty." He also advised them to "build up some delayed courage. Go to the Strait and just take it." Meanwhile, in the US the average price of a gallon of gas is now over $4 a gallon.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump unleashes his most extreme warning yet to Iran, writing on Truth Social, "If for any reason a deal is not reached, and the Hormuz Straight is not immediately open for business, we will conclude our lovely stay in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their electric-generating plants, oil wells and Kharg Island,and possibly all desalinization plants, which we have purposely not yet touched."     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions rise in Washington: A government shutdown on its 44th day, divisions in the GOP, and President Trump's uncertain endgame. Join us for in-depth coverage and expert analysis on Inside Politics Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate votes unanimously to fund most of DHS, except the parts dealing with immigration enforcement. Will the House follow suit and send the bill to President Trump's desk? Until that question is answered, Americans continue to wait on long lines at major airports across the country, while TSA agents work without a paycheck.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as a marathon Cabinet meeting is taking pace. Our panel breaks down the multiple subjects the President Trump and his minions discussed.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Republicans were feeling bullish about their plan to end the 40-day shutdown that's wreaking havoc on airports across the country. But over the last 24 hours, both President Trump and senate Democrats pushed back. So unless something changes again and fast, those massive TSA lines won't clear up any time soon. Of course, this political stalemate is a huge inconvenience for travelers. But for TSA agents working without pay, the situation is dire.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will President Trump sign off on a deal to end the DHS shutdown? A deal can't come soon enough for travelers facing hellish wait times at airport security. Republicans are signaling that late-night talks at the White House went well and a deal with Democrats is at hand. However, it's ultimately in the president's hands.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fatal collision rattles airports already reeling from a DHS shutdown. It happened just after midnight at NYC's LaGuardia airport, where an Air Canada plane crashed into a fire truck, killing the pilot and copilot. Dozens of passengers were injured, and a flight attendant was found alive this morning outside the aircraft, still strapped to her seat.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Politics Sunday is diving deep into the tense situation in Iran and its implications at home. Don't miss Manu Raju as he breaks down the latest developments with top political analysts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're planning to fly this weekend, you might want to think about leaving now. Sadly, depending on where you're heading and where you're coming from, that's not a joke, as the DHS shutdown continues to wreak havoc on airports across the country. And there's no sign of progress on a deal to fix it.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins following the public portion of a meeting between President Trump and his Japanese counterpart. While that was taking place, the big story on Capitol Hill was how much supplemental money the president will ask for to support the war in Iran, and whether Republicans have the votes to approve a request that could be as much as $200 billion.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as the public portion of the “Worldwide Threats” hearing is wrapping up, during which top Trump Administration officials – including the directors of national intelligence, FBI and CIA – testified to the Senate. Concurrently, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin was trying to convince his colleagues he's ready to take the reins of the homeland security department. Dana and a terrific group of reporters discuss the sometimes-contentious testimony.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins following another lengthy Q&A session in the Oval Office, where President Trump met with Ireland's Taoiseach Martin. Noteworthy among several topics upon which the president ruminated was his lambasting of NATO. Our extensive analysis of the president's remarks begins with former United States National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East Brett McGurk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as President Trump is about to talk to reporters during a Kennedy Center board meeting. His press conference comes as questions mount about the war in Iran, notably the president's new push for allies to help open the Strait of Hormuz.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions are high as rising gas prices and the conflict with Iran shake global politics. Dive into this week's Inside Politics Sunday for an in-depth analysis from top experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US military confirms all six American service members aboard an Air Force refueling plane were killed after crashing in Western Iraq. Officials say they're still investigating, but believe the plane did not come under hostile fire or friendly fire. Meanwhile, after giving conflicting answers on how and when the war in Iran will end, President Trump now says it'll be over when "I feel it in my bones."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crude oil prices spike as Iran state TV issues a statement purportedly from new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz. He also threatened Iran's neighbors in the Middle East. Our coverage begins with Nick Paton Walsh in Jordan.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump signals again that he wants to bring the war to a quick conclusion, explaining that there's practically nothing left to target in Iran. This, as a wave of strikes target the world's lifeline for oil, causing gas prices to continue to skyrocket.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the war in Iran pretty much complete, or is this only the beginning? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned today that the US will unleash the most intense wave of strikes in Iran since the war began. But there are still mixed messages from the Trump Administration over how long the war will last.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The widening war in Iran is rattling the global economy and sending gas prices soaring. One expert calls it the biggest oil supply disruption ever. Crude prices surged past the $100 a barrel mark for the first time in four years, before retreating. On average, Americans are now paying $0.50 more per gallon since before the war began ten days ago, and new attacks on oil targets across the Mideast are sparking worldwide fear that prices will climb even higher.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intense escalation in the Middle East as Israel targets Iran's oil sites amidst President Trump's demands for surrender. Get insights into the unfolding geopolitical crisis and what it means for global politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as thousands of Americans are gathered in Chicago for the homegoing services of Reverend Jesse Jackson. In addition to our coverage there, we focus again on the war in Iran, where aggressive aerial assaults and strikes continue. Dana spoke with President Trump earlier today, and she summarizes her key takeaways from the conversation.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As day six of the Mideast war dawned, the US and Israel continued to pound targets in Iran, which is launching fresh strikes of its own against US allies in the region. We're also seeing more evacuation flights from the middle east; the State Department says 20,000 people have returned to the US since the war began. Meanwhile, President Trump is now demanding that he's personally involved in selecting Iran's next leader.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine says the US will start striking deeper into Iranian territory, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the US is "dominating" the war but says there's no finish line in sight.  Our coverage begins with CNN's Clarissa Ward live from Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins immediately following President Trump's meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which Trump said he "might have forced" Israel's hand to strike Iran. That contradicts Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who earlier it was Israel's decision to attack that prompted Trump's military action.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two presidents, countless mentions in the Epstein files. But only one is getting deposed under oath. That would be Bill Clinton, no stranger to Republican-led investigations. One day after his wife Hillary testified, it's his turn to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as Hillary Clinton is behind closed doors, testifying before a Republican-led committee about Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton, who says she has no recollection of ever meeting Epstein, is no stranger to congressional investigations. Republicans have sought to grill her on everything from a failed Arkansas land deal back in the 1990s to the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi in the 2010s.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At his record-long SOTU address last night, President Trump claimed the United States is "winning too much" with an economy that's "roaring." However, our polling says most Americans don't see it that way. We explore that dichotomy on today's show and discuss what impact, if any, his 108-minute speech may have on this year's crucial midterms.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight's State of the Union address comes at one of the most turbulent times of Donald Trump's second term. In just the past few days, the president's approval rating hit a new low, the Supreme Court struck down his signature economic policy, and now he's sending a massive military buildup to the Middle East while threatening to strike Iran. Whatever he says tonight, Trump warns his speech will be "long," which says a lot considering his last address clocked in at a whopping 99 minutes.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Trump prepares for his second State of the Union address of his second term, a new CNN poll puts his approval rating at just 36%. That's down 12 percentage points from a year ago, and lower than even President Joe Biden was at this point in 2022.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dive deep into the "Tariff Turmoil" and get the inside scoop on Trump's economic disarray, potential Iran conflict, and pivotal Supreme Court decisions. Featuring Senator Andy Kim and top political reporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court deals President Trump's signature economic policy a huge blow, striking down his global tariffs 6-3. Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, states plainly that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins with the arrest shocking the world as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, was taken into custody this morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It is an extraordinary downfall for the son of one monarch and the brother of the current monarch. He's the most prominent public figure to be held accountable for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, accountability yet to reach Washington, DC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices