First: Hurricane Erin hits the US East Coast with destructive waves and dangerous storm surge. The North Carolina governor joins us to discuss the latest.  Plus: A ruptured gas line causes a massive explosion, sending scalding debris flying and firefighters to the hospital.  And: The border wall is changing color, specifically at the request of President Trump.

Aug 20, 2025

First: President Trump speaks out about his phone call with Vladimir Putin during yesterday's summit at the White House. Is he any closer to ending Russia's war against Ukraine? And what about a meeting between Putin and Zelensky?  Plus: Hurricane Erin creates life-threatening rip currents from Florida to Massachusetts. Waves in some states could be as high as 20 feet.  And: Home Depot says it will raise some prices because of the cost of tariffs. What could be affected? And when the price hikes will happen?

Aug 19, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Washington, DC to meet with President Trump. He'll later be joined by several of Europe's most important leaders. We have new reporting from inside the White House. Plus, we have the latest on Hurricane Erin, a powerful and dangerous storm that's already forcing evacuations this morning.

Aug 18, 2025

The presidents of the US and Russia meet in Alaska with peace in Ukraine on the line. Plus, US AG Pam Bondi doubles down, appointing an emergency police commissioner for DC and ending the city's "sanctuary city" policy. Meanwhile, the District's AG sues the Trump Administration and joins our show to explain why.

Aug 15, 2025

First: New reporting on the final preparations and escalating rhetoric ahead of President Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer this morning.  Plus: Outrage in DC as protesters confront federal law enforcement. What prompted US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to say, "Stick your Subway sandwich somewhere else?  And: Taylor Swift gets candid.

Aug 14, 2025

Ukrainian President Zelensky joins an 11th-hour call with President Trump. Plus, deadly flash flooding swamps Tennessee, stranding vehicles are forcing people to be rescued.

Aug 13, 2025

E.J. Antoni, chief economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation and a longtime critic of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is President Trump's pick to lead the agency. Antoni's background and previous comments about the BLS is fueling concerns about the legitimacy of future jobs reports under his stewardship.  Also on today's show: The largest wildfire in California this year is now at 120,000 acres ... and growing.

Aug 12, 2025

As today show begins we're expecting President Trump to address the critically important issue of crime here in the nation's capital as he threatens a federal takeover of Washington, DC. Federal agents have already fanned out across the city. And a source tells CNN that as many as 130 FBI agents could soon patrol side by side with local law enforcement. We have our correspondents covering all the angles of this important story as it unfolds and begin with CNN's Alayna Treene  at the White House.

Aug 11, 2025

The Israeli security cabinet greenlights a plan to occupy Gaza City. It puts Israel one step closer to fully occupying the entire Gaza strip. Plus, an exploding wildfire north of Los Angeles is burning more than a football field every two seconds. We take you there live.

Aug 8, 2025

President Trump's sweeping tariffs are now in effect, and they raise taxes on imported goods to their highest levels since the Great Depression. Most products coming into the US now face an average effective tariff rate of 16%-17%, and they include some of the country's largest trading partners. We get specific and assess the potential impact these new tariffs could have on your wallet.  Also on today's show: A first-on-CNN interview with two of the hero soldiers who subdued yesterday's shooter at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Plus, ICE agents spring a raid dubbed Trojan Horse at a Los Angeles Home Depot. What the city's mayor has to say about it.

Aug 7, 2025