As today's show begins the House was about to vote on a key part of President Trump's agenda. House Speaker Mike Johnson was confident he had the votes, but with more than a dozen holdouts, what concessions has he made? Plus, the president's top officials were scheduled meet to talk about how to deal with Beijing amid the burgeoning trade war between the US and China.Â
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1:30:38
China Fires New Shot in Trade War
Just hours after Donald Trump's 104% tariff on China took effect, China retaliates with an additional 84% tax on all US goods. The president treasury secretary says China has made a "huge mistake."Â
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1:26:25
US Calls China's Retaliation a 'Big Mistake'
The Trump administration levels some tough talk at China, giving Beijing until tomorrow to back down. Also: Wall Street rallies after three days of painful losses and very rattled nerves. Â
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1:25:54
Another White-Knuckle Day on Wall Street
The CEO of one of the nation's largest banks issues a blunt warning about President Donald Trump’s tariff policy: It threatens to raise prices, drive the global economy into a downturn and weaken America’s standing in the world. Is a recession around the corner?
Plus: Severe storms cause death and destruction, and the threat isn't over yet.Â
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1:24:47
China Retaliates, Stocks Tumble
Following President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, China responds by slapping a huge tariff on the US, and stocks are tumbling yet again. In contrast, the latest jobs report was stronger than expected. We break down all the latest economic indicators that are coming in.Â
Plus: Both the director and the deputy director from the highly sensitive National Security Agency are now gone after far-right activist Laura Loomer met with president Trump and advocated for their firings.Â
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