More disturbing allegations against now-former Congressman Eric Swalwell ... More talks with Iran on the horizon? ... Storms submerge homes and rip apart buildings, and the threat isn't over yet ... President Trump calls out the pope yet again.

Apr 15, 2026

Two congressmen quit as sex scandals shake Capitol Hill. Is this what accountability looks like in the Trump era? And why is this one of the few things that can bring both sides together?  Also: Will Trump's blockade actually hurt Americans? ... Trump still catching hell over his "blasphemous" pope post.

Apr 14, 2026

President Trump wants the Strait of Hormuz open. So why is he sending in the US military to block it? ... Celebrations break out in Hungary, where the far right Trump-backed candidate was defeated. What does this mean for right wing movements around the world? ... Democrat Eric Swalwell ends his bid for California governor over sexual assault allegations. Will he be forced out of Congress next?

Apr 13, 2026

The First Lady calls out the "lies" linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. Does her statement undercut what her husband has said? ... The US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding. With direct negotiations approaching, does the Trump Administration have leverage over Iran? ... The Artemis crew returns to earth today, but not before they negotiate the riskiest part of their historic journey.

Apr 10, 2026

Iran and the US have different opinions about what's actually included in the truce they agreed upon earlier this week. Is it because nothing has been written down? Today, delegations are slated to head to Pakistan to start talking. But President Trump says the US military is on standby, ready to start shooting.

Apr 9, 2026

Pakistan spearheads a last-minute ceasefire between the US and Iran, and both combatants are claiming victory. But did anyone really win? How long can the ceasefire last? And where does the US go from here?

Apr 8, 2026

Iran has until 8pm tonight (ET) to open the Strait of Hormuz or get blown to smithereens. That's the ultimatum President Trump set. But will he follow through on his threat? What we know for sure is that both Iran and the US have rejected a temporary ceasefire.

Apr 7, 2026

President Trump demands the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz be lifted. Iran is not backing down. Can diplomatic talks prevail or will the president make good on his latest threat?  Plus: We are learning new details this morning about the daring, successful feat to get a missing US airman back to safety after his plane was shot down in Iran.

Apr 6, 2026

We begin with a CNN exclusive: US intelligence believes Iran still has plenty of missile launchers in its arsenal, enough to wreak havoc across the war zone. We explore these new questions about Iran's firepower and what President Trump's next 2-3 weeks could really look like.  Also: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousts the Army's Chief of Staff and two other top generals. Just how unusual is that in the middle of a war?

Apr 3, 2026

A new CNN poll shows deep skepticism among Americans about the Iran war. Did President Trump's nationwide address last night change their minds? ... Britain's prime minister is gathering allies today to talk about the strait of Hormuz. Has Trump successfully shamed Keir Starmer into action? ... Is Pam Bondi's job on the line? We bring you new reporting this morning that the president may be ready for a change at the Department of Justice.

Apr 2, 2026