CNN Inside Politics

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.
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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. 
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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. 

 

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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. 

 
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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. 

 
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