Dana Bash follows  along as Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee.  The average price of gas jumped $.07 last night to $4.30,  the highest price since July of 2022.  Plus, President Trump reminds his nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general and nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier.

Apr 30, 2026

Manu Raju follows breaking news on several fronts, starting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth  and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Kane fielding questions from long lawmakers for the first time since the war with Iran started.  The Supreme Court quickly eclipsed that high stakes hearing with a ruling that could reshape the battle for the house. Their six-three decision narrows a core piece of the Voting Rights Act, and could make it easier for GOP controlled states to draw maps that eliminate majority - minority districts. The case centers on two majority black districts in Louisiana, one of which state Republicans sought to eliminate.

Apr 29, 2026

As today's show gets underway, President Trump and King Charles have just walked into the Oval Office. Their private meetings comes amid significant tension between the US and UK, particularly over the war in Iran. And that prompts the question: Can the King help mend the fraying "special relationship?"

Apr 28, 2026

We start today with the investigation into the man suspected of opening fire at the White House Correspondents Dinner, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who's expected to be arraigned today in Washington DC. Among the many questions about Saturday's shooting, the biggest is: How did a would-be assassin gain access to a building packed with dozens of top US leaders?

Apr 27, 2026

Dive deep into the chaos that unfolded during the White House Correspondents' Dinner as we explore the shocking security breach and its implications. What went wrong, and what does this mean for future events?

Apr 26, 2026

We start today with exclusive breaking news: Sources tell CNN that President Trump is sending US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan this weekend for new peace talks with Iran. CNN's Nic Robertson and Alayna Treene join us with the details.

Apr 24, 2026

Following Democrats' victory in revising Virginia's congressional maps, the GOP is counting on Florida to regain an edge before the midterms. Will Governor Ron DeSantis deliver? A special legislative session is set for the Sunshine State next week. But Dems warn a Florida gerrymander attempt could actually backfire on them Republicans.

Apr 23, 2026

Already feeling good about their odds of winning back the House this November, Democrats' optimism is in overdrive after last night's redistricting win in Virginia. Voters there approved a new congressional map that could flip four red seats blue. The blatant gerrymandering move in Virginia, combined with a similar move in California, was designed to offset the Republican gerrymanders in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina.

Apr 22, 2026

Will President Trump's fed chair pick serve the US economy or the White House? That's a key question facing senators on Capitol Hill today as Kevin Warsh, who the president nominated to replace Jerome Powell, makes his case for the job. Warsh claims he will be politically independent and won't be swayed by demands he cut interest rates.

Apr 21, 2026

We begin today with the ticking clock on the US-Iranian ceasefire. With less than 48 hours to go until the deal expires, VP JD Vance is preparing to leave for Pakistan tomorrow for another round of peace talks with Iran. One problem: An Iranian spokesperson says there's no plan for more talks. President Trump acknowledged this morning he's not sure whether the Iranians will show up.

Apr 20, 2026