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First: President Trump pats himself on the back after ordering marines to a major American city. But Democrats accuse Trump of abusing both his power and the military itself, and acting like an authoritarian.  Plus: New Jersey voters go to the polls after the most expensive primary ever for the Garden State.  And: RFK Jr. fires a group of scientists whose job is to keep America's vaccines safe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: After three days of protests in California against his deportation policies, President Trump sends in the National Guard - against the wishes of the governor, who says the state plans to sue.  Plus: Elon Musk deletes his harshest anti-Trump posts and applauds the president's National Guard deployment. Is it an attempt to get back in Trump's good graces?  And: More than 300 NIH workers say the Trump Administration is politicizing health, and lives are hanging in the balance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of Union, Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán sits down with Dana Bash to react to President Trump’s stunning decision to deploy thousands of National Guard troops to quell immigration protests in her district and elsewhere in Los Angeles County. Then, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins Dana to react to the breaking news and lay out Democrats’ strategy for opposing Trump’s massive spending and tax cut bill. Next, Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin spars with Dana over Trump’s handling of the situation in Los Angeles and says it shows the need to pass his agenda. After, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson reacts to Defense Secretary Hegseth’s suggestion he could deploy active-duty Marines to Los Angeles. He also lays out his concerns with Trump’s “big, beautiful bill.” Finally, CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Xochitl Hinojosa, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis join Dana to discuss the breaking news out of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: California clashes. Trump deploys the National Guard to crack down on immigration protests. As sources say the president could cut funding for the Golden State. How will this end?  And: Breakup. Trump's feud with Elon Musk threatens his coalition. Can the president's agenda survive the onslaught? Congressman Mike Lawler joins us live. Plus: Election night. What will the first big primaries in Trump's second term tell us about how voters feel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We have brand new reporting on one of the most epic and heated breakups in the history of politics. Dana spoke to President Trump this morning about why he has no plans to call his former first buddy Elon.  Plus: Will this big, not-so-beautiful breakup help or hurt Trump's massive tax and spending bill? We're watching the signals today on Capitol Hill, where Republicans feel stuck in the middle of a billionaire's brawl.  And: Attempting a Sunshine State switcheroo, Republican congressman David Jolly talks about his bid to become the first Democrat in three decades to lead what is now ruby red Florida.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From China talks to “TACO,” CNN’s Chief Domestic Correspondent Phil Mattingly helps navigate the latest twists and turns of President Trump’s tariffs and explains why we may be in the “eye of the hurricane” of this trade war. Have a question or a guest you'd like to hear from? Let us know. Email us at ⁠CNNPoliticalBriefing@Gmail.com⁠ or give us a call at (202) 430-5460. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins immediately following President Trump's remarks at a White House meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It's been a busy day for Trump, who spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and made his first public remarks about Elon Musk after the Tesla founder blasted the president's "big beautiful bill." To no one's surprise, Trump is "disappointed" in his former DOGE bro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Moderates, MAGA hardliners, even first buddy Elon Musk are attacking President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill just as a brand new congressional report on its price tag complicates the president's pitch.  Plus: We have new reporting on the House GOP push to launch new investigations into the Biden family.  And: Could Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's erasing the name of a gay rights pioneer off a Navy ship be the start of a fleet-wide overhaul?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Trump is working the phones and his beloved Truth Social account, trying to persuade skeptical Senate Republicans to fall in line behind his mega bill to cut taxes and slash spending. But he's giving them a deadline that sounds almost impossible to meet.  Plus: Sources tell CNN that the president is complaining that the Supreme Court justices he nominated aren't fully supporting his agenda. We have new reporting on why much of the fury has zeroed in on Amy Coney Barrett.  And: How can Democrats persuade voters to trust them again with power? Jon Lovett of Pod Save America and Sarah Longwell of the Bulwark have a few ideas, and they're never shy about sharing them.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The FBI is investigating a horrifying attack on Jews in Colorado as a terror attack after a man allegedly screaming "Free Palestine!" set people on fire who were marching to support the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas.  Plus: Tim Walz says Democrats still licking their wounds need to take a page from the Trump playbook by getting "a little meaner."  And: America's extreme weather command centers have been gutted by deep DOGE budget cuts. Will it leave the public in danger?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices