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“It feels like the economy is gagging on the uncertainty." That's what Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, told CNN’s Kate Bolduan earlier this week, referring to not just tariffs but taxes, immigration and federal budget cuts. And we're about to get a brand new read on the US economy: who's hiring and who's firing in the first full month of President Trump's second term. 

Also on today's show: Trump cast doubt on the NATO alliance. Could the US abandon some of its closest allies? And California's Democratic governor breaks with his party on transgender athletes. Is this a preview of the divisions ahead in 2028 and later? 

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Concerned Republicans deliver a message to Elon Musk: Go easy with that chainsaw and send those cuts to Congress. This, as DOGE sets its sights on veterans affairs, with tens of thousands of jobs on the chopping block. What it will mean for veterans and their families? Plus, if you're looking for a new car, you might want to buy now. President Trump is pressing pause on auto tariffs, but not for long. 

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President Trump touts his accomplishments and taunts his rivals in a big speech to Congress. But how did voters feel about his first major speech since returning to power? Meanwhile, Canada and Mexico hit back with tariffs of their own. How long before the trade war starts hitting your wallet? And a mammoth storm is marching east right now, reaching from Florida to New York. 

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Canada, Mexico, and China are hitting back as US tariffs go into effect. How could a trade war impact your bottom line? Plus, President Trump says he'll tell it like it is during tonight's big speech to Congress. We talk to a top Trump adviser about his message to Americans. And we examine the ramifications of the president halting military aid to Ukraine: How long before Zelensky will be forced into peace talks with Putin? 

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After the blow up with Trump at the White House, Ukraine's president gets a warmer welcome in Europe. Can relations between Ukraine and the US be repaired? Plus, Republicans face angry voters across the country. Can Democrats seize this moment? New Jersey Senator Andy Kim joins the show to discuss. And from first-time winners to an independent sweep, we break down all the big moments from Hollywood's biggest night. 

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Face to face after weeks of turbulence, Presidents Trump and Zelensky will go one-on-one today in a high-stakes meeting that could very well shape the future of Ukraine. Plus, how the push to include DOGE cuts in the GOP's budget bill is complicating competing plans between House and Senate Republicans. And with Trump doubling down on his pledge to levy tariffs on some of America's largest trading partners. Representative Ryan Zinke joins us to discuss. 

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Legendary Academy Award-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog were found dead Wednesday afternoon in their New Mexico home. President Trump places his Cabinet on notice, showing them exactly where the power dynamics lie between him and Elon Musk. RFK Jr. faces his first public health crisis, a measles outbreak in Texas now turning deadly. Former White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx joins us to discuss. 

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Today Elon Musk, unelected and not confirmed, will be in attendance for President Trump's first Cabinet meeting. Meanwhile, after hours of back and forth, House Speaker Mike Johnson flips multiple Republican holdouts to pass his budget blueprint. Plus, details on yet another close call, as a Southwest pilot aborts landing to avoid a runway collision. 

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Many federal workers woke up this morning asking whether they were still employed as Elon Musk's deadline for federal workers passed overnight. Meanwhile, the two Republican firebrands now heading up the FBI, Kash Patel and Dan Bongino, plan to shake things up. What impact will it have, if any, on our national security? And President Trump is once again touting his deal-making ability as the US aligns with Russia and North Korea at the United Nations. What does this dramatic shift mean for America's allies? 

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Federal workers have just hours left to justify their jobs to Elon Musk or lose them. Republican lawmakers are facing angry voters back home, expressing their frustration with the Trump administration. As we mark three years of Russia's war against Ukraine we explore why security for the entire continent of Europe has now been thrown into question. Plus: The latest on Pope Francis. 

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