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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49:04
Do I Still Have a Job?
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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49:41
Musk: Why Shouldn't We Fire You?
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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48:51
Shock and Awe
The Trump Administration continues to reshape the presidency and the nation, but when it comes to inflation, the VP says it will take time to get prices under control. New poll numbers say many voters are not interested in waiting. Meanwhile, Elon Musk touts big cuts to jobs and budgets, but is DOGE really saving billions? CNN digs into the receipts. And it's the end of an era, as Senator Mitch McConnell confirms he will not run for reelection.
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49:00
Doubling Down
President Trump continues to repeat Russian talking points, falsely labeling the Ukrainian president a "dictator." Plus, Hamas is handing over the remains of four Israeli hostages, including its two youngest victims of the October 7 attacks. And New York's governor vows not to back down after Trump kills congestion pricing in New York City and proclaims, "Long live the king."
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