State of the Union

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake sits down with US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to discuss the investigation into the alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter. Jake also presses Pirro on whether she’s ruling out reopening the criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Next, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis – who pushed the administration to drop the probe – joins Jake to respond. After, former Democratic Congressman Barney Frank, who just entered hospice care, joins Jake to reflect on his life and his views on Donald Trump and the future of the Democratic Party. Finally, former Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, former Democratic Congressman Conor Lamb, and CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton join Jake to discuss the escalating redistricting fight and what it means for the midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking news from the White House Correspondents' Dinner: An attack unfolds with President Trump at the center. Hear first-hand accounts from witnesses and experts on the latest episode of political violence in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins Jake Tapper to discuss the crisis over the Strait of Hormuz and when gas prices will begin to go down. Next, Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joins Jake to discuss her new book, “Poisoned Ivies.” They also spar over President Trump’s threats to end Iranian civilization. Then, Democratic Congressman Ami Bera, Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, and CNN political commentators Brad Todd and Kate Bedingfield discuss the redistricting vote in Virginia and the Trump administration’s fight – and subsequent détente – with Pope Leo. Finally, Jake rolls the tape on Trump judicial nominees dodging on questions of whether he lost the 2020 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins Dana Bash to react to President Trump’s announcement that the US will impose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks failed to reach a deal. Haley tells Bash that Trump is “calling Iran’s bluff” and also says he needs to confront China over its support for Iran. After, Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner joins Dana to discuss what happens next after US-Iran talks failed to reach a deal to end the war. After, Democratic Rep. Eugene Vindman and CNN Political Commentators Jamal Simmons, David Urban, and Kristen Soltis Anderson discuss the sexual assault allegations against Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, as well as early moves by potential 2028 presidential candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Easter, Jake Tapper reports President Trump says US forces rescued a missing, seriously wounded airman in a risky overnight mission deep inside Iran after more than 24 hours evading capture; CNN details dozens of aircraft, commando units, CIA help, disinformation efforts, and at least two US aircraft lost and destroyed. Trump then posts a profane ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to target bridges and power plants, prompting discussion of shifting objectives and potential war-crime concerns; former advisor Brett McGurk and a panel debate strategy, messaging, and prospects for a deal. Tapper also interviews Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock on preaching Easter, grace, condemning bigotry and antisemitism, praying for Trump with accountability, and hope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, White House Border Czar Tom Homan joins Jake to discuss the chaos at US airports and Congress’ failure to reach a deal to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Next, Democratic Sen. Andy Kim joins Jake to discuss what, if anything, Congress is doing to end the impasse after House Republicans blocked a Senate deal to end the shutdown. Then, Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Democratic Congressman Suhas, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, and CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison debate the failed DHS shutdown deal, President Trump weighing deploying US service members into Iran, and the “No Kings” protests. After, CNN’s Jeremy Diamond reports on Israeli settler violence in the West Bank and a frightening incident when Israeli troops violently detained him and his CNN crew there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses White House Border Czar Tom Homan over the White House’s new plan to send ICE agents into US airports to support TSA. Next, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries responds, telling Dana that’s “the last thing that the American people need.” After, Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Leither sits down with Dana to discuss the escalating war with Iran and whether the US and Israel are on the same page. After, Independent Congressman Kevin Kiley, Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban and CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison join Dana to debate the White House plan to send ICE into airports. Finally, Dana responds to President Trump celebrating the death of former FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake talks with US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz about the state of the Iran War and President Trump’s repeated claims that the US has already won. Then, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker sits down with Jake to discuss Democrats’ push to rein in Trump’s handling of the war. Next, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Jake to discuss his perspective on the war with Iran as an Afghan War veteran, as well as his efforts to boost Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections. After, CNN Senior Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger, CNN Political Commentators Karen Finney and Brad Todd, and former New York Times Tehran correspondent Nazila Fathi join Jake to discuss the future of the war and the potential political consequences for President Trump. Finally, Jake responds to attacks by President Trump and his allies on journalists for reporting on the reality of the war with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper talks with Republican Sen. Thom Tillis about President Trump’s decision to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Next, Jake sits down with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy to discuss reports the Trump administration is weighing deploying US troops to Iran as the war there escalates. After, Energy Secretary Chris Wright responds to rising energy prices in the US as the Iran War disrupts the global oil industry. Then, CNN Global Affairs Analyst Karim Sadjadpour, CNN Political Commentator Jonah Goldberg, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs, and former State Department Senior Adviser Nayyera Haq join Jake to discuss Trump’s handling of the conflict in the Mideast. Finally, Jake responds forcefully to Trump administration criticism of CNN’s coverage of the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dana Bash hosts a special edition of State of the Union after the US and Israel launch sweeping strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear program and weapons systems and killing Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, as President Trump vows bombing will continue “as long as necessary.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices