Trump Hails Daring Iran Rescue as He Escalates Threats; Gas Prices, Budget Fights, and Cabinet Shakeups Dominate Easter Sunday Politics. CNN’s Inside Politics Sunday reports on a dramatic U.S. search-and-rescue mission to extract a missing, seriously wounded F-15 crew member shot down over Iran, involving dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, a commando team on the ground, and CIA disinformation to delay Iranian pursuit, as Iranian media shows apparent wreckage. Analysts discuss the missio...Show moren’s complexity, Iran’s continuing asymmetric capabilities, and escalating regional strikes, while Trump issues shifting, intensified demands tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and posts a new threat targeting Iran’s power plants and bridges, raising concerns about civilian harm and potential war-crimes implications.

Apr 5, 2026

We begin today with major breaking news on the war in Iran. Three sources tell CNN a US fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, and a search and rescue mission is underway for two pilots. It's the first time since the war began just over a month ago, that a US aircraft has been downed by enemy fire. We begin our coverage with CNN Chief National Security Analyst Jim Sciutto in Tel Aviv.

Apr 3, 2026

Another key Cabinet member could be out less than a month after President Trump fired Kristi Noem. Attorney General Pam Bondi spoke yesterday with the president, and sources tell CNN he told her she will likely soon be replaced. CNN's Kristen Holmes broke that story and joins the show live.

Apr 2, 2026

Today's show begins immediately after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the Trump Administration's attempt to end birthright citizenship as it's been understood in this country for more than a century. In an apparent historic first, President Trump was there for the first 90 minutes. What he heard was deep skepticism about his case, even from conservative justices.

Apr 1, 2026

President Trump has a new message on Truth Social for allies reeling from his decision to go to war: "All of those countries that can't get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, I have a suggestion for you: Buy from the US. We have plenty." He also advised them to "build up some delayed courage. Go to the Strait and just take it." Meanwhile, in the US the average price of a gallon of gas is now over $4 a gallon.

Mar 31, 2026

President Trump unleashes his most extreme warning yet to Iran, writing on Truth Social, "If for any reason a deal is not reached, and the Hormuz Straight is not immediately open for business, we will conclude our lovely stay in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their electric-generating plants, oil wells and Kharg Island,and possibly all desalinization plants, which we have purposely not yet touched."

Mar 30, 2026

Tensions rise in Washington: A government shutdown on its 44th day, divisions in the GOP, and President Trump's uncertain endgame. Join us for in-depth coverage and expert analysis on Inside Politics Sunday.

Mar 29, 2026

The Senate votes unanimously to fund most of DHS, except the parts dealing with immigration enforcement. Will the House follow suit and send the bill to President Trump's desk? Until that question is answered, Americans continue to wait on long lines at major airports across the country, while TSA agents work without a paycheck.

Mar 27, 2026

Today's show begins as a marathon Cabinet meeting is taking pace. Our panel breaks down the multiple subjects the President Trump and his minions discussed.

Mar 26, 2026

Senate Republicans were feeling bullish about their plan to end the 40-day shutdown that's wreaking havoc on airports across the country. But over the last 24 hours, both President Trump and senate Democrats pushed back. So unless something changes again and fast, those massive TSA lines won't clear up any time soon. Of course, this political stalemate is a huge inconvenience for travelers. But for TSA agents working without pay, the situation is dire.

Mar 25, 2026