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The US and Iran declare the Strait of Hormuz completely open for business. Sources tell CNN a broader deal to end the war could be finalized as early as this weekend. However, there's a lot of confusion over what exactly is happening in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moments before today's show begins we learn that President Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. If it holds, it could lead to a broader peace deal between the US and Iran. The president also said he'll invite the leaders of Israel and Lebanon to the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mentioning a potential second round of peace talks with Iran, President Trump says the war he and Israel initiated is "very close to over." A key Pakistani official who has been a critical mediator between arrived in Tehran with a message from the Trump Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disturbing sexual misconduct allegations force two politicians out of congress within minutes of each other. Last night, California Democrat Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Tony Gonzalez announced they will resign amid bipartisan calls to expel them from the House. The allegations follow a similar pattern: Two men in positions of power allegedly using that power to engage in inappropriate relationships with aides, subordinates and/or young women starting out and trying to make their way in politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diplomacy isn't working, so President Trump is trying to cut Iran off from the world. A US military blockade on all Iranian ports and coastal areas is now in effect. The president announced the move over the weekend after 21 hours of peace talks in Pakistan ended without a deal. The idea is to put more financial pressure on the regime by blocking Iran from selling its oil, at least publicly. Iranian leaders are shrugging it off. The speaker of Iran's parliament, who helped lead their negotiations over the weekend, responded: “Soon you'll be nostalgic for $4 to $5 gas.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tensions rise as President Trump's military moves spark urgent discussions. Tune in to Inside Politics Sunday for an in-depth analysis of the latest developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JD Vance heads to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iran. Can the VP steer the US out of war? He's joined by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. If all goes well, it's a moment that could end this war. Or if it goes badly, it's a moment that could end the tenuous ceasefire. "If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we're certainly willing to extend the open hand. If they're going to try to play us, then they're going to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start today's show with a ceasefire deal that seems precarious at best, given the confusion over what the US and Iran actually agreed to. The bottom line is that Iran still has a grip on the strait of Hormuz, while Israel continues bombing Hezbollah in Lebanon. A possible light at the end of the tunnel: Moments before we came on the air, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said he would open direct negotiations with Lebanon, though he didn't promise to end the Israeli bombardment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been just hours since President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. But that temporary truce is looking fragile at best. Moments ago, an Iranian news agency reported Tehran halted oil tankers traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Reopening the strait to commerce, of course, was a key part of the deal. Plus, one of Iran's demands in exchange was that Israel end its bombardment of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. But the Israelis say they never agreed to that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The clock is ticking toward President Trump's 8pm ET deadline for Iran to make a deal that he deems sufficient or face death and destruction. This morning, the president took what was already a series of profane and stark warnings to a new apocalyptic level. His exact words: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen. But it will. It probably will." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump gives Iran until tomorrow at 8pm to make a deal to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, or face "hell on earth." The president's latest ultimatum comes as he prepares for a press conference he originally scheduled to talk about the remarkable rescue of an Air Force service member whose plane went down inside Iran on Friday. But that was quickly overshadowed by his Easter message to Iran posted on social media: "Open the f*!king Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in hell." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 mission’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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices