Season 2025 - Episode Guide

Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Jim Banks, R-Ind., and Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.; Reps. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., Riley Moore, R-W.Va., and Adam Gray, D-Calif.

Deanne Criswell; national security adviser Jake Sullivan; Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala.

CNN Political Commentators Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Kate Bedingfield, and campaign strategist Mo Elleithee join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the politics of the California wildfires and the latest back-and-forth between Governor Gavin Newsom and President-elect Donald Trump.

Mike Waltz, incoming national security adviser; Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio; Rahm Emanuel, former U.S. ambassador to Japan; Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Israeli American killed by Hamas, and Yael and Adi Alexander, parents of Israeli American held hostage by Hamas.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham tells CNN's Dana Bash that President Trump should have notified Congress ahead of firings, but he has the right to have people who will carry out his agenda. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham tells CNN's Dana Bash that President Trump should have notified Congress ahead of firings, but he has the right to have people who will carry out his agenda.

Donald Trump has taken sweeping steps to enact his agenda since entering office a week ago, Congressman Josh Harder and CNN Political Commentators Karen Finney, Brad Todd and Kristen Soltis Anderson join CNN's Dana Bash to break it all down.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the deadly plane crashes in Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine reacts to President Trump's remarks about the D.C. air collision. 

Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari, former Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, and CNN Political Commentators Brad Todd and Bakari Sellers join CNN's Jake Tapper to break down Trump's new trade war with Mexico and Canada and Democrats' struggle to respond to Trump in his second term.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; Sen. Cory Booker, D–N.J.

Tom Homan, the White House border czar; Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Reps. Laura Gillen, D-N.Y., and Riley Moore, R-W.Va. Republican Rep. Riley Moore, Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen and CNN Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson and Jamal Simmons join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the Trump administration's blitz on the federal government.

Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East; Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y.

Political Strategist Kirstin Davison and CNN Political Commentators Xochitl Hinojosa, Adam Kinzinger and Shermichael Singleton join Jake Tapper to discuss Elon Musk's sweeping cuts to the federal workforce and Donald Trump's decision to fire the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Rep. Mike Johnson, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn.; Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va.

Virginia Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Xochitl Hinojosa and Republican Strategist Erin Maguire join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss Trump and Musk's federal workforce reductions and the potential impact on government services.

Adam Boehler, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs; Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Andy Kim, D-N.J.; Reps. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, and Jake Auchincloss, D-Mass. Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison and Republican Pollster Brenda Gianiny join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss a whirlwind political week, recent protests over DOGE at GOP town halls, and a potential government shutdown.

Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy; Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D.; Reps. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, and Haley Stevens, D-Mich.

Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Brad Todd, and Democratic strategist Ashley Etienne join CNN's Jake Tapper to break down Democrats' infighting after the shutdown fight and the politics of Trump's tariffs.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon; Reps. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., and Jason Crow, D-Colo.

Democratic Rep. Jason Crow, CNN Senior Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton, CNN Political Commentator Xochitl Hinojosa, and Republican strategist Doug Heye join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the Democratic Party's messaging as Democrats attempt quell anger among voters in town halls and search for a path forward.

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla.; Gov. Wes Moore, D-Md.; state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, D-Mich.

President Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker in a phone interview that he's "angry" and "pissed off" at Russian President Vladimir Putin. Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, exclusively joins Meet the Press to discuss the fallout from the Signal leak. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) talks about the material shared in the Signal messages. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) discusses how Congress should respond. Jonathan Allen, Michael Dubke, Andrea, Mitchell and Symone Sanders Townend join the Meet the Press roundtable. 

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins; Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn.; Reps. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., and Hillary Scholten, D-Mich.

Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban and CNN Political Commentator Jamal Simmons join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the latest economic turmoil and how Trump's tariffs impact voters across the country.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn.

CNN Political Commentator Brad Todd, CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett, and former Democratic Rep. Susan Wild join Jake Tapper to discuss the economic and political impact of Trump's whiplash-inducing tariff policy.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.

CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, former Trump White House Communications Director Mike Dubke, Republican strategist Lance Trover and former Harris Campaign Senior Adviser Adrienne Elrod join CNN's Dana Bash to react to Trump's growing retribution campaign against his perceived political opponents.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins; Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz.

Stephen A. Smith tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "I'm not qualified" to be president, but "people look at me, and they know one thing. I would be interested in serving the American people and doing what's in the best interest of this country." Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Sen. Mark Warner tells CNN's Jake Tapper that "I think it's too much" for Secretary of State Marco Rubio to serve as interim National Security Adviser at the same time. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss Americans' growing concerns about Trump's handling of the economy. 

Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan and CNN Political Commentators Ashley Allison, Shermichael Singleton, and Kristen Soltis Anderson discuss Trump saying he doesn't know if he has to uphold the Constitution, as well as growing concerns over his handling of the economy.

Democratic lawmakers Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rep. LaMonica McIver, and Rep. Rob Menendez join CNN's Dana Bash to respond to the Trump administration threatening them with arrest over a clash with ICE in Newark, New Jersey. CNN's Dana Bash asks Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick whether Americans need to be prepared for higher prices and empty shelves this summer due to President Trump's trade war. On CNN's State of the Union with Dana Bash, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu spar over the politics of Trump's tariffs. 

Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and CNN Political Commentators Kristen Soltis Anderson, Brad Todd, and Xochitl Hinojosa join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the latest flashpoint over Trump's immigration crackdown.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss Trump's trade policies and concerns that his tariffs will hurt the economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent responds to Walmart's CEO saying prices will rise for Americans because of Trump's tariffs. CNN's Jake Tapper presses Rep. James Clyburn on whether Biden could have served another four years as President. Rep. James Clyburn joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss new reporting that shows Biden's aides tried to hide signs of his deteriorating health during the 2024 campaign. Longtime Democratic strategists David Axelrod and Van Jones discuss who holds the blame for the party's disastrous election loss in 2024. 

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson tells Jake the House spending bill will balloon the debt and vows to "stop the process" unless there are deeper spending cuts. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson defends President Trump's glitzy dinner for top investors in his personal cryptocurrency, stating the President isn't trying "to hide anything." Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet joins Jake to discuss the GOP spending bill, his run for Colorado governor, and his frustrations with his own party. The non-profit Operation Benjamin, which works with the American Battle Monuments Commission, helped organize the replacement of Latin crosses with Stars of David for two Jewish soldiers buried in Italy. CNN's Dana Bash meets with the families who traveled from the US to witness the ceremony. 

Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought.

House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins CNN's Dana Bash to lay out Democrats' plan to counter Trump's agenda and respond to voter frustration with his party.

Dana Bash asks Senator Chris Murphy about the Democrats' strategy to counter Trump's spending and tax cut bill in the Senate.

Dana Bash discusses Musk's final day at the White House and Democrats gearing up for 2028. Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, and CNN Political Commentators Jamal Simmons and Shermichael Singleton weigh in.

Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Ron Johnson, R-Wis., and Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla.; Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y.

CNN Political Commentators Bakari Sellers, Xochitl Hinojosa, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis join CNN's Dana Bash to respond to President Trump's decision to federalize thousands of National Guard troops and deploy them to Los Angeles.

Sen. Alex Padilla, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass; former Vice President Mike Pence.

CNN Political Commentators Shermichael Singleton, Karen Finney, Brad Todd and former Democratic Congressman Andy Levin join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the growing trend of political violence in America, as well as broader protests against President Trump.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.; Israeli President Isaac Herzog; former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

Joel Rubin, Scott Jennings, Xochitl Hinojosa and Rebecca Heinrichs discuss how the U.S. strikes in Iran will play politically for President Trump.

Sens. Katie Britt, R-Ala., and Mark Warner, D-Va.; Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va.

Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio, Republican Rep. Riley Moore, and CNN Political Commentators Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ashley Allison join CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss Zohran Mamdani's stunning upset win in New York City.

White House Border Czar Tom Homan joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss new setbacks for Trump's immigration crackdown amid chaotic ICE raids in California. Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss rising tensions in his state amid President Trump's immigration crackdown. At a conservative conference in Florida, Trump supporters share their views on the Epstein files fallout with CNN's Donie O'Sullivan. 

CNN Political Commentators David Urban and Kristen Soltis Anderson, Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir, and Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell join CNN's Dana Bash to break down MAGA's revolt over Trump's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar discusses the pressure mounting on President Trump to release all the Epstein files. Republican Congressman Tim Burchett praises President Trump's request for a judge to release grand jury material in the Epstein case but says he would like the administration to release more. US hostage envoy Adam Boehler joins Jake to discuss the Trump administration's prisoner exchange with Venezuela that freed ten detained US nationals. US hostage envoy Adam Boehler joins Jake to discuss the Trump administration's prisoner exchange with Venezuela that freed ten detained US nationals. 

Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres, former Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, former Trump campaign adviser Bryan Lanza, and CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney break down the state of both parties six months into President Trump's second term.

Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin discusses the Epstein controversy with Jake Tapper and what it will take for the Trump administration to move on from the crisis. Democratic Senator Mark Kelly discusses what he has been hearing from voters at townhalls about Democratic favorability problems and whether the US bears any blame for the starvation crisis in Gaza. White House Budget Director Russ Vought tells Jake Tapper about plans for another recissions package and the tools the administration might use to achieve spending cuts. 

Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean and CNN Political Commentators Shermichael Singleton, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Jamal Simmons weigh in on the pressure on the Trump administration about Epstein and Democratic approval ratings hitting a record low.

Former Commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics William Beach criticizes the President for accusing the bureau of manipulating data for political purposes and what it could mean for American trust in the agency. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joins CNN's Kasie Hunt to discuss the Trump administration's push to reverse a landmark scientific finding that planet-warming pollution harms human health. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joins CNN's Kasie Hunt to discuss the Trump administration's push to reverse a landmark scientific finding that planet-warming pollution harms human health. Bernie Sanders adviser Faiz Shakir and CNN Political Commentators Kate Bedingfield, Brad Todd, and Jonah Goldberg join CNN's Kasie Hunt to respond to Kamala Harris' reemergence on the scene as Democrats grapple with who can win in 2028.

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker discusses the upcoming Alaska summit between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. CNN's Dana Bash presses him on whether Trump can trust Putin. CNN's Dana Bash talks with Sen. Bernie Sanders about the Trump-Putin summit, Israel and whether another presidential run is in his future. 

It's a make-or-break week for Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda as his tariff policies take effect. Plus, should Democrats fight back against Republicans as the redistricting war heats up in Texas? Former Gov. Scott Walker, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison and Mo Elleithee weigh in.

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff tells Jake Tapper that Trump is "intent on trying to hammer out a peace deal that ends the fighting permanently." Former Vice President Mike Pence joins CNN's Jake Tapper to respond to President Trump's summit with Vladimir Putin. 

Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses with CNN's Dana Bash New York's redistricting plans, the party's loss of voters, and the President reviewing exhibits within the Smithsonian museums. Former Chicago Mayor and U-S Ambassador Rahm Emanuel slams President Trump's new plans to send troops into Chicago and reacts to global experts officially declaring a man-made famine in Gaza city. CNN Political Commentators Brad Todd, Xochitl Hinojosa, Jonah Goldberg and Karen Finney discuss new reporting on Trump's detailed plans to send troops into Chicago. Plus, California Governor Gavin Newsom's trolling of Trump on social media reaches level 10. This week the Pentagon fired the Defense Intelligence Agency Chief after he contradicted the administration on Iran and FBI agents raided the home of prominent Trump critic John Bolton. CNN political commentators Brad Todd, Xochitl Hinojosa, Jonah Goldberg and Karen Finney weigh in.

White House counterterrorism director Sebastian Gorka discusses the Minneapolis school shooting. Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses the Minneapolis school shooting. WFP executive director Cindy McCain discusses her recent trip to famine-hit Gaza. 

Republican Congressman Buddy Carter, Democratic Congressman Wesley Bell, CNN Political Commentator Kate Bedingfield, and CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings join CNN's Brianna Keilar to discuss the upheaval at the CDC over vaccines, as well as the Trump administration's focus on transgender issues'

Jake Tapper presses Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo on his call to lift the vaccine mandate in Florida. Jake Tapper presses Border Czar Tom Homan on what Chicago should expect this week as President Trump prepares to take action. One Republican Senator calls out Vice President Vance on X in heated twitter exchange. Our panelists Rep. Kim Schrier, Scott Jennings, Xochitl Hinojosa, and Shermichael Singleton discuss. 

Utah Governor Spencer Cox joins Dana Bash to discuss the latest on the investigation into the motive of the suspected shooter of Charlie Kirk, and how the country needs to disagree better to tone down the political rhetoric. Republican Sen. James Lankford joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the rise in political violence and what leaders need to do to calm tensions after Charlie Kirk's assassination. CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban, Democratic Rep. Sarah Elfreth and Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the path forward for America after the Charlie Kirk assassination. CNN's Dana Bash urges Americans to think about how social media algorithms are pulling them "deeper and deeper into our own information loops and political ecosystems." 

Dana presses Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on whether he will allow Democrats to shut the government down when funding runs out on the end of the month. Plus, he responds to Trump ramping up pressure on the DOJ to go after his political enemies. Senator Markwayne Mullin responds to Trump pressuring his attorney general to go after his political enemies, plus responds to Trump's claim that 97% of news stories are negative against him. Senator John Fetterman responds to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer not ruling out a possible shutdown, plus what he thinks on whether Democrats can take back the Senate in 2026. Dana Bash pushes Rep. Jasmine Crockett on her political rhetoric and asks her why she voted against the House resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk. 

House Speaker Mike Johnson joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss the looming government shutdown and President Trump's pressure campaign on the Justice Department to go after his political opponents. Former FBI Deputy Director and CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst Andrew McCabe joins CNN's Jake Tapper to respond to the indictment of his former boss James Comey. Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen joins CNN's Jake Tapper to discuss his party's strategy ahead of a looming government shutdown. CNN Political Commentators Kate Bedingfield, Bakari Sellers, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings spar over government weaponization fears in the wake of the Comey indictment. 

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins CNN's Jake Tapper to respond to the Trump administration's move to deploy National Guard troops to his state. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins CNN's Jake Tapper to respond to the Trump administration's move to deploy National Guard troops to his state. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins CNN's Jake Tapper to respond to the Trump administration's move to deploy National Guard troops to his state. Who will blink first in the shutdown showdown? Our panelists Rep. Debbie Dingell, Rep. Buddy Carter, Xochitl Hinojosa, and Shermichael Singleton discuss. 

Senator Mark Kelly joins Dana Bash to discuss the impending hostage release in Gaza and the Trump administration firing 4,000 federal workers as the shutdown closes in on 2 weeks. CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Jamal Simmons, former State Department official Nayyera Haq, and foreign policy analyst Rebeccah Heinrichs discuss the hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza.

Republican Sen. Katie Britt joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss the government shutdown and her push to make IVF more affordable for Americans. Former Republican Congressman George Santos describes the moment he learned President Trump had commuted his prison sentence. DNC Chair Ken Martin joins Dana Bash to discuss Democrats' too close for comfort governor's race in New Jersey. Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, CNN Senior Political Commentator Paul Begala, CNN Political Commentator Brad Todd, and Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir join CNN's Dana Bash to discuss President Trump's controversial decision to commute George Santos' prison sentence, as well as the "No Kings" rallies across the US. 

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger tells CNN's Jake Tapper that both parties are "trying to outcheat each other" through redistricting. Senator Chris Murphy discusses Trump lashing out at Canada with a tariff increase and responds to Maine Senate candidate who covered up a Nazi-linked tattoo on his chest. CNN's Abby Phillip joins Jake Tapper to discuss her new book "A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power." CNN Senior Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger and CNN Political Commentators Brad Todd, Xochitl Hinojosa, and Kristen Soltis Anderson join Jake to discuss whether Trump could pay a political price for tearing down the East Wing of the White House. 

Interview With Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA); Interview with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; Interview with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY); Interview with Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA). 

On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down exclusively with California Gov. Gavin Newsom for a wide-ranging interview. They discuss his decisive redistricting win, the state of the Democratic Party, whether he will run for president in 2028, and how Democrats can reverse their slide among young male voters. Then, amid mounting travel turmoil, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins Jake to discuss what travelers should expect as the shutdown drags on. Next, CNN Political Commentators Xochitl Hinojosa, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Bakari Sellers, and Republican Rep. Riley Moore join Jake to discuss what lessons Trump and Republicans should take from Democrats' sweeping election wins. Finally, Jake wonders why President Trump isn't taking his past advice on what presidents need to do to end government shutdowns.

On CNN's State of the Union, Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene exclusively joins Dana Bash for her first interview since her explosive break-up with President Trump. She tells Dana, "Unfortunately, it has all come down to the Epstein files" and questions why he's fighting so hard to release them. Rep. Greene also apologizes for her role in "toxic politics." Next, CMS Administrator Dr. Oz joins Dana to discuss what Trump is doing to address skyrocketing health care costs. Then, potential Democratic 2028 hopeful Rahm Emanuel joins Dana to share what he thinks the party needs to do to win in 2026. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Jamal Simmons, Democratic Rep. Becca Balint and adviser to Speaker Mike Johnson, Hogan Gidley, join Dana to break down the Trump-Greene rift and the Epstein saga roiling the GOP. They also discuss Scott's new book, "A Revolution of Common Sense."

On CNN's State of the Union, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett responds to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announcing she is leaving Congress, plus reveals new polling that will influence her decision to run for senate in Texas. Jake Tapper pushes Senator Bill Cassidy on his deciding vote to confirm H-H-S Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior, plus the senator discusses his new health care proposal. Trump's top economic adviser Kevin Hassett acknowledges there's a lot of progress to be made in bringing prices down and responds to President Trump appearing to bond with New York City Mayor-elect over tackling affordability in New York City. Our panelists Democratic Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth and political commentators Brad Todd, Kate Bedingfield, Shermichael Singleton weigh in.

On CNN's State of the Union, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly responds to President Trump's immigration crackdown plus the new details about the second follow-up strike on a suspected drug vessel killing unarmed survivors. Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin says President Trump is being "proactive" in targeting alleged drug operations - but that doesn't mean an invasion. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar criticizes the Trump administration's new immigration actions in the wake of the National Guard attack. And our panelists Rep. Riley Moore, Karen Finney, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Xochitl Hinojosa discuss fallout from the shooting.

On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses White House Border Czar Tom Homan over new ICE raids targeting Somali immigrants. Next, Republican Sen. John Curtis sits down with Dana to discuss his call for "compassionate" immigration enforcement, as well as the ticking clock for Congress to act on expiring health care subsidies. Then, veteran Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth joins Dana to discuss the controversies surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Finally, Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Republican strategist Kristin Davison, and CNN Political Commentators Jamal Simmons and Shermichael Singleton break down Republicans' angst over affordability concerns ahead of the midterms.