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First: Harvard is refusing to give in to White House demands the university says threaten its independence, even though billions of dollars in federal funding are on the line. Plus: The Trump Administration is refusing to bring back a man they admitted in court was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador. And: Dana talks to Kara Swisher about the landmark antitrust trial happening right now that could dismantle Mark Zuckerberg's trillion-dollar empire.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as President Trump is finishing up a lengthy, live press conference inside the Oval Office with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. Our panel breaks down what we heard, starting with a response to the president claiming that "CNN hates our country." Spoiler alert: We don't.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Show of force. Trump's team closes ranks, while his tariff whiplash rattles Americans. As his strategy falters, is America at a breaking point?And: Power play. Democratic governors test the waters ahead of 2028. Who stumbled? And who's leading the way?Plus: Supreme clash. The DOJ says a wrongly deported man is alive. But as Trump piles on the pressure, what is the high court strategy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world's two largest economies are locked in a spiraling trade war as China unleashes a crippling counterattack on the United States global markets and American consumers are in the line of fire. Who will flinch first?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: While President Trump he paused tariffs on most of the world yesterday, he also made them bigger on China, which could cost you and your family thousands of dollars a year. Plus: Republicans take a big step toward passing their budget blueprint while promising to cut more than $1.5 trillion in spending. The big question: Where will those cuts come from? And: The Trump revenge tour rolls on as the president orders investigations into two first-term officials he now considers enemies.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

Chaos reigns on Wall Street as investors grapple with Trump’s tariffs and fears of a recession. A Salvadoran man wrongfully deported faces a complicated legal battle, shining a light on immigration policy issues. In a surprising turn, anti-vaccine activist RFK Jr. may reconsider his stance on the measles vaccine after tragic deaths spark public health concerns. The discussion blends financial turmoil with the urgent need for accurate health information, underscoring the tension between economic interests and public welfare.

Amy Walter, the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Cook Political Report, and Priscilla Alvarez, a CNN Correspondent, discuss the chaos sparked by Trump's tariffs. They explore the disconnect between Trump's optimistic trade rhetoric and the economic turmoil affecting consumers. The potential political fallout is examined, especially regarding midterm candidates and the Republican Party's internal dynamics. They also highlight rising Democratic opposition and how recent protests might shape the electoral landscape. It's a deep dive into trade policies and their far-reaching impacts.

Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader and economic policy advocate, joins to discuss the chaotic state of the stock market amidst escalating trade wars. He dives into China's recent tariff on American goods, highlighting the economic implications for consumers and businesses. Schumer addresses the paradox of a strong jobs report against the backdrop of market volatility. The conversation unveils the challenges facing Democrats as they navigate these turbulent trade policies and their impact on the American workforce.