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First: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton's morning starts with a court-authorized search of his home and DC office. What were FBI agents looking for? Plus: Is the country any closer to seeing what's inside the Epstein files? The House Oversight Committee chair says he'll have hundreds of documents from the Justice Department today. And: Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints that a rate cut could be coming soon to stop the economy from stalling out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Daley, author of Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn't Count, breaks down the gerrymandering arms race sparked by the redistricting push in Texas—how we got here, what comes next and whether there’s a way to cool this war down. This episode was Produced by Emily Williams. Senior Producer: Faiz JamilTechnical Director: Dan Dzula Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: California plans to pass a new congressional map, but are Democrats making a mistake by joining the race to redraw the country? Former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins us to discuss. Plus: Vice President Vance heads to a key congressional district in Georgia to pitch President Trump's signature by convincing voters it's good for what matters most to them: their wallets. And: New analysis on voter registration highlights deep trouble for the Democratic brand, as America looks several shades more red. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Texas Democrats think up a new tactic to try to block the GOP-led redistricting effort, as state lawmakers could pass it in the coming hours. While in California, that state's legislature there gavels in to try to push their own map proposal. Plus: Elon Musk reportedly is backing away from his idea to start a new political party. And the reason why might be JD Vance. And: To the delight of some Democrats but the chagrin of others, California Governor Gavin Newsom, is now playing the role of Donald Trump on social media. Newsom says he's trying to make a very specific point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine's future hinges on President Trump's word and shifting tone. One moment he's pledging support to President Zelensky and the fight for his country's survival. The next Trump seems to be reading from the Russian playbook. Also on today's show: Republicans are barreling ahead with their power grab now that Democrats are back in the Lone Star State. So what was the point of the latter's 15-day absence there? Dana speaks with one member of the legislature there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's Inside Politics begins, top European leaders are about to arrive in Washington for a pivotal meeting with President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. More than three years after Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, the stakes could not be higher for that sovereign democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Tapper steers the Inside Politics ship today live from Anchorage, where President Trump is scheduled to touch down for his historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump will try to end the Russia-Ukraine war he vowed to end within the first 24 hours of his second term. Today will be their very first face- to-face meeting in more than six years, and potentially the most consequential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former national intelligence officer and Russia expert Angela Stent breaks down what President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin want out of their summit—and why it's about more than Ukraine. Plus, she shares why she’s unsure whether Trump will be able to parse Putin’s true intentions after the meeting. This episode was Produced by Emily Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The White House and the Kremlin are gearing up for what could be a defining moment in global diplomacy, as both President Trump and Putin get a head start on tomorrow's psychological chess with new public comments this morning. Plus: President Trump is ramping up his federal police takeover of Washington DC, putting more national guardsmen on duty and expanding the mission to round the clock enforcement. And: Two political titans of the Obama years join us for a strategy session on the question plaguing their party: What is the Democrat's path back to power? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today's show during another lengthy, wide-ranging press conference by President Trump, this one coming after he announced the latest Kennedy Center honorees and revealed that he will host the awards. Our in-depth analysis of his comments begins with CNN's Kristen Holmes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Trump says his unprecedented takeover of the Washington, DC police could extend to other cities across the country. But is the new White House push. about public protection or political posturing? Or maybe both? Plus: The Texas House just failed to meet a quorum for the fifth time in a row as the Republican governor warns redistricting is inevitable. And: The president picks a MAGA loyalist to run the nation's most important economic statistics agency, leaving Wall Street questioning whether crucial data can still be taken at face value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show gets underway, we are following breaking news regarding a remarkable moment in US history. President Trump has just announced plans to take over law enforcement in the District of Columbia by putting Washington DC police under federal control and deploying nearly 1,000 national guard troops to the capital's streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Texas Democrats who left the state in protest face a deadline to get back to the capital. If they don't the Texas attorney general says he'll seek a court order to fire them. Plus: She prosecuted President Trump and now his Justice Department may prosecute her. The DOJ subpoenas Letitia James, looking for information about her case against the Trump Organization. And: We introduce you to the biggest company you may never have heard of. It's worth more than Disney, Mcdonald's or Bank of America. And it just signed a $10 billion contract with the Pentagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, along with dozens of his Democratic colleagues, captured the nation’s attention this week when they fled their state to try to block a Republican gerrymandering effort. He shares why they walked out, what he thinks it can accomplish and how his faith informs his approach to politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The US puts a patchwork of tariffs on nearly every major trading partner. The markets are shrugging. But will your wallet be shrinking? Plus: Will GOP attempts to gain seats in the House through redistricting spread to other Republican-led states? And: John King is back on the road in an Arizona heat wave to take the temperature on a potential midterm flashpoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, we're following breaking news out of Georgia, where the US Army's Fort Stewart is in lockdown for an active shooter situation. CNN's Isabel Rosales begins our coverage from Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Trump is desperate to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein saga engulfing his administration. But even his own party is helping to keep it front and center. We have breaking news on the House Republican push for answers. Plus: The political firestorm in Texas is exploding across the country as Democrats declare war on the GOP push to deliver the president more seats in Congress ahead of the midterm elections. But what's their actual plan? And: Bernie Sanders, Elon Musk, and the Pope ... we break down a new poll showing where they land on the popularity charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Texas Democrats have fled the state in a last-ditch effort to block a Republican gerrymander. But is this a strategy or a stunt? Plus: The White House is trying to justify President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because he did not like Friday's jobs report. But contrary to what they say, numbers don't lie. And: We have brand new CNN reporting on far-right activist Laura Loomer's role playing the administration's "loyalty enforcer" and who she wants to get fired next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Popping off. An emboldened President Trump reshuffles the global economy. What's his next target? Plus: Democratic dreams. What's giving the party hope as it tries to retake power? And how far will they go to block a takeover in Texas? I go one on one with Senator Cory Booker who says his fellow lawmakers need to do more. And: Camp democracy. As Trump's cuts mount, fired federal workers bring their kids to Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, after President Trump abruptly fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over a weak jobs report, her predecessor William Beach – also appointed by Trump – tells Kasie Hunt Trump’s actions are “groundless” and “damaging.” Then, Kasie presses EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over his push to gut the government’s ability to fight climate change by rolling back regulations on greenhouse gases. Next, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis joins Kasie to discuss tariffs and his party’s struggle to counter Trump across the board. Finally, Bernie Sanders adviser Faiz Shakir and CNN Political Commentators Kate Bedingfield, Brad Todd, and Jonah Goldberg join Kasie to break down Kamala Harris’ return to the spotlight as Democrats weigh who can win in 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices