First: "Evil, sick, deranged, crooked, and corrupt." Donald Trump chose those words in his Easter message to describe the prosecutors and judges leading the criminal cases against him. 
Plus: House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will allow a vote on desperately needed military aid for Ukraine. Could it cost him his gavel? 
And President Biden may have a problem with the voting critical to his reelection: Black voters. We have new reporting on campaign plans to keep them in his corner in November. 
 
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Trump's dark Easter message

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Protests intensify on college campuses across the country. Police are being called in to quell the violence and multiple arrests have been made. Our reporters and special guests bring you up to speed on the latest developments. 
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Destruction, Violence & Hate

First: Campus clashes are growing and getting uglier, with police stepping up arrests. And in some cases it's devolving from war protests to blatant displays of Jewish hate. 
Plus: We bring you new reporting on Hunter Biden's strategy to fight back against his critics, particularly Fox News. 
And: Who will testify next in Trump's hush money trial? We let you know what to expect when court resumes tomorrow. 
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Campus Clashes Getting Ugly

A new CNN poll shows Trump leading Biden 40% to 43%. Trump's delay tactics appeared to pay off, as hush money allegations roil the race. And new reporting on how that GOP plans to target red-state Democrats.Plus, boiling point -- as college campuses reel, Republicans pounce.
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CNN Poll Reveals Significant Challenges for President Biden

Today's show begins at the Supreme Court where the justices appear deeply divided over one of the biggest abortion cases since Roe vs. Wade was overturned. The issue is whether an Idaho abortion ban prevents doctors from performing abortions for women who are having a medical emergency that may not be life-threatening, but is a threat to her health. CNN's Paula Reid and Meg Tirrell join Dana to break everything down. 
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Divided Court Tackles Thorny Abortion Case

First: Trump on Trial. As Donald Trump makes history in the courtroom, Biden spends the week on the trail. How will Trumps case reshape the race?
Plus: An exclusive interview with Vice President Harris
And: Johnson in jeopardy. New behind the scenes details as Speaker Johnson takes on his right flank, but will it cost him his job?
Plus: End of an era. Our exclusive sit down with two Senate dealmakers. Will they support Biden or Trump?
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Trump's dark Easter message

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