First: Open conflict. The U.S. and China hold high stakes trade talks. And Trump gears up for a trip to the Middle East as he looks to cut deals and broker ceasefires. Can he rein in the crisis he pledged to solve? 

Plus: Resistance. As the Democratic Party struggles with a winning message. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, just announced he's running for Senate, joins me live.

And: Food fight. Republicans spar over Trump's so-called big, beautiful bill. 

Plus: My new reporting about whether one of the longest serving Senate moderates will run for reelection. 

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