JD Vance heads to Pakistan for crucial talks with Iran. Can the VP steer the US out of war?He'sjoined by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.Ifallgoes well,it'sa moment that could end this war. Or if it goes badly,it'sa moment that could end the tenuousceasefire."If theIraniansare willing to negotiate in good faith,we'recertainly willing to extend the open hand. Ifthey'regoing to try toplayus, thenthey'regoing to find that the negotiating team is not that receptive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We starttoday's showwith aceasefiredealthatseems precarious at best, given the confusion over what the US and Iranactually agreedto. The bottom line is thatIranstill has a grip on the strait ofHormuz, while Israel continues bombing Hezbollah in Lebanon.Apossible lightat the end of the tunnel: Moments before we came on the air, IsraeliPrimeMinisterBenjaminNetanyahu, said he would open direct negotiations withLebanon, though hedidn'tpromise to end theIsraelibombardment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It'sbeen just hours since President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. But that temporary truceis lookingfragile at best. Moments ago, an Iranian news agency reported Tehran halted oil tankers traffic through theStrait ofHormuz. Reopening thestrait to commerce, of course, was a key part of the deal.Plus, one ofIran'sdemands in exchange was thatIsraelend its bombardment ofHezbollahtargets inLebanon.But theIsraelissay they never agreed to that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The clock is ticking towardPresident Trump's 8pm ETdeadlineforIranto make a deal that hedeemssufficient 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: "Awhole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. Idon'twant that to happen. But it will.Itprobably will." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trumpgives Iran until tomorrow at 8pmto 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 conferencehe originally scheduled to talk about the remarkable rescue of an Air Force service member whoseplane went down insideIranonFriday.But that was quickly overshadowed by hisEaster message toIran posted on social media: "Open the f*!kingStrait, you crazy bastards, oryou'llbe 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'sthe first time since the war began just over a month ago, that a USaircrafthas been downedby enemy fire.We begin our coverage with CNN ChiefNationalSecurityAnalystJimSciuttoinTelAviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another keyCabinet member could be out less than a month afterPresidentTrump firedKristiNoem.AttorneyGeneralPamBondi spoke yesterday with the president, and sources tellCNNhe told her she willlikely soonbe replaced.CNN'sKristenHolmesbroke that story andjoinsthe showlive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show beginsimmediatelyafter the Supreme Court heard oral argumentsregardingtheTrumpAdministration's attempt to end birthright citizenship asit'sbeen understood in this country for more than a century. Inan apparenthistoric first,PresidentTrump was there forthefirst90 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 messageon Truth Social forallies reeling from his decision to go to war: "All of thosecountries 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 theStrait and just take it." Meanwhile, in the US the average price of a gallon of gasis now over $4 a gallon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump unleasheshis most extreme warning yet toIran, writing on Truth Social, "If for any reason a deal is not reached, and theHormuzStraight is notimmediatelyopen for business, we will conclude our lovely stay inIranby blowing up and completely obliterating all of their electric-generating plants, oil wells andKhargIsland,andpossibly 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 votesunanimously to fundmost ofDHS,exceptthe parts dealing with immigration enforcement.Will the House follow suitandsend the bill to President Trump's desk?Until that question is answered,Americanscontinuetowaitonlong lines at major airports across the country,while TSAagentswork 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 panelbreaks down the multiple subjects the President Trump and his minions discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SenateRepublicans were feeling bullish about their plan to end the40-dayshutdown that's wreaking havoc on airports across thecountry. But over the last 24 hours, bothPresidentTrump and senateDemocrats pushed back.Sounless something changes again and fast, those massiveTSAlineswon'tclear up any time soon. Of course, this political stalemate is a huge inconvenience for travelers. But forTSAagents working without pay, the situation is dire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will President Trump sign off on a deal to end the DHSshutdown? A dealcan'tcomesoon enough for travelers facing hellish wait times at airport security.Republicans are signaling that late-night talks at the White House went well and a deal with Democrats is at hand. However,it'sultimately inthe president's hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fatal collision rattles airports already reeling from a DHS shutdown.It happened just after midnight at NYC’s LaGuardia airport, where an Air Canada plane crashed into a fire truck, killingthe pilot and copilot. Dozens of passengers were injured, anda flightattendant was found alive this morning outside theaircraft, still strapped to her seat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Politics Sunday is diving deep into the tense situation in Iran and its implications at home. Don't miss Manu Raju as he breaks down the latest developments with top political analysts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ifyou'replanning to fly this weekend, you might want to think about leaving now. Sadly, depending on whereyou'reheading and whereyou'recoming from,that'snot a joke, as the DHS shutdowncontinues towreak havoc on airports across the country.Andthere'sno sign of progress on a deal to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins following the publicportionof a meeting between President Trump and his Japanese counterpart. While that was taking place, the big story on Capitol Hill washow much supplemental money the president will ask for to support the war in Iran, and whether Republicans have the votes to approve a request that could be as much as$200 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s show begins as the publicportionof the “Worldwide Threats” hearing is wrapping up, during whichtop Trump Administration officials – including the directors of national intelligence,FBIand CIA– testified to the Senate. Concurrently, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin was trying to convincehis colleagueshe’sready to take the reins of the homelandsecurity department.Dana and a terrific group of reporters discuss thesometimes-contentioustestimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices