On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett over the confusion and turmoil caused by Trump’s tariff rollout. Then, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins Jake to discuss how Democrats should respond to Trump’s economic chaos. Finally, CNN Political Commentators Brad Todd and Ashley Allison, Republican Rep. Tim Burchett, and former Democratic Rep. Susan Wild join Jake to discuss the economic and political impact from the turmoil around Trump’s tariffs.
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Gov. Tim Walz
On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for clarity on Trump’s sweeping tariffs as the economic fallout grows. Then, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz joins Jake to respond and to weigh in on what he thinks Democrats’ strategy needs to be to counter Trump. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban, CNN Political Commentator Jamal Simmons, Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten, and Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis join Jake to break down the political and economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, as well as the move by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to remove books from the Naval Academy library as part of the administration’s anti-DEI push.
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Interviews with Republican Senator James Lankford; Democratic Governor Wes Moore
On CNN’s State of the Union, Republican Sen. James Lankford joins Dana Bash to discuss the fallout from the Trump administration’s Signal chat leak, as well as the impact from President Trump’s escalating trade war. Then, Dana asks Democratic Governor and potential 2028 candidate Wes Moore about Democrats struggle to find a path forward under the Trump administration. Finally, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton, Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, and former Biden Chief Pentagon Spokesman Chris Meagher spar over the seriousness of the signal leak and what a winning political strategy for Democrats moving forward looks like. Dana also asks McMorrow about her political future as she weighs a run for US Senate in Michigan.
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Interviews with Secretary of Education Linda McMahon; Representative Ro Khanna
On CNN’s State of the Union, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon joins Dana Bash exclusively to discuss what the future looks like for the Department of Education as President Donald Trump pushes to dismantle it. Next, Dana asks Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna if a new Tea Party is forming among Democrats. Then, Democratic Rep. Jason Crow, CNN Senior Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton, CNN Political Commentator Xochitl Hinojosa, and Republican strategist Doug Heye join Dana to discuss the Democrats' latest efforts in their search for a path forward. Finally, Dana speaks with Rep. Brittany Petterson and her newborn son, Sam, up on Capitol Hill to discuss the congresswoman's latest push for Congress to update the rule regarding in-person voting for new moms.
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Interviews with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff; Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett; Republican Senator Mike Rounds
On CNN’s State of the Union, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff joins Jake Tapper to discuss his hours-long meeting with Vladimir Putin and the prospects for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Next, Jake asks Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett about the finger-pointing in her party after Congress’ shutdown showdown and the frustration with Sen. Chuck Schumer. Then, Jake presses Republican Sen. Mike Rounds over Trump’s use of wartime power to ramp up deportations and the impact from his escalating trade war. Finally, Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Brad Todd, and Democratic strategist Ashley Etienne join Jake to break down Democrats’ infighting and the politics of Trump’s tariffs.
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Hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy—covering Washington, the country, and the world.
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