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Today we focus on the military strike plans inadvertently leaked to a reporter via a group chat and subsequently published today. Were they indeed “classified?” The White House says they were not. Many others, including former military experts, think otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In just hours the DC Court of Appeals will hear the Trump administration's argument to resume deportation flights under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Plus, the administration is filing new charges against the Columbia University grad student who helped lead pro-Palestinian protests on campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, Elon Musk has just arrived at the Pentagon. The question is: Why is he there? According to The New York Times, the original plan was to brief him on the military's top-secret plan for a potential war with China. But President Trump and the Pentagon are flat out dismissing that reporting as completely untrue. CNN's Alayna Treene begins our coverage at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Defense Department is targeting tens of thousands of websites for "DEI" content, including Holocaust remembrance, sexual assault and suicide prevention. Plus, tempers flare from coast to coast as voters confront their Congressional representatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One day after speaking with Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump gets on the horn with Volodymyr Zelensky. Also: We speak live with the retired US Supreme court Justice Stephen Breyer about the Trump administration's push to expand the powers of the executive branch, and the very rare rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin were expected to speak on the phone about ending the war against Ukraine. Notably missing from that conversation: Ukraine. The other big story we're following: Israel shatters the ceasefire with Hamas, pounding Gaza with a wave of deadly strikes. We have new CNN reporting live from Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Communities rom the Midwest to the deep South are dealing with deadly storms that spawned tornadoes, leaving towns unrecognizable. Plus, the White House claims it did not violate a judge's order to stop deportations of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas says it's willing to free Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage held in Gaza. But Israel is now accusing Hamas of engaging in psychological warfare. Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is slamming her own party in the US Senate over whether to support a bill to avoid a federal government shutdown later tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just minutes before President Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was set to testify on Capitol Hill, the White House pulled his nomination. Our coverage of this breaking news begins with CNN White House reporter Alayna Treene and CNN Medical Correspondent Meg Tirrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A key report on inflation out today gives fresh encouragement to Americans increasingly worried about inflation, as the Consumer Price Index cooled last month. But with the president's trade war looming, will that last? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, Wall Street is still grappling with the fallout from its worst day of the year. All the gains since the beginning of the year have been wiped out. Plus, there's a new warning from the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump issues new threats against America's top trading partners as those countries hit back. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his way to Saudi Arabia for talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. What is President Trump now demanding Ukraine must do to restart US military aid? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today's show with details about a new jobs report with numbers covering the first month of President Trump's new term. We get you the reaction from the White House. Plus, new student loan uncertainty in light of Trump's plan to overhaul or completely eliminate the Department of Education. Literally trillions of dollars are now in question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins with new CNN reporting about President Trump's plans to begin eliminating the Department of Education as soon as today and thus eliminating thousands of jobs. The head of the nation's largest teachers union says this shows Trump "doesn't care about opportunity for all kids." Plus: Ukrainian President Zelensky is "thankful we are not alone," referencing the support from European leaders at their emergency meeting in Brussels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court rejects President Trump's plan to keep billions in foreign aid frozen - money that had been approved by Congress. Our coverage of this very significant development begins with CNN Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Target says its prices will likely rise in the next couple of days, as President Trump escalates his trade war. Plus, new CNN reporting on the pause of US military aid to Ukraine as Russia attacks a key Ukrainian city with nearly 100 drones in an overnight aerial assault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

European leaders are rallying around Ukrainian President Zelensky, but President Trump remains defiant since that fiery Oval Office meeting. We bring you new reaction from the Kremlin. Meanwhile, as Trump prepares for his State of the Union address, a new poll finds most Americans believe he has not paid enough attention to the country's most important problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States-Ukrainian relations are in shambles after tensions between President Trump and President Zelensky explode in the Oval Office with Vice President JD Vance and Trump rebuking Zelensky and then booting him from the White House. Officials in Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin are now cheering and gloating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump just wrapped up another critically important meeting with a key ally European ally at the White House. Trump and the British prime minister turn their focus to Ukraine peace talks. Plus, concerning silence from the nation’s top health agency amid a deadly measles outbreak in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources say Elon Musk’s welcome is wearing thin with some Trump officials. This as the administration is embracing Musk’s aggressive approach and is taking steps towards mass federal layoffs across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices