State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash

Station:
CNN (US)

Status:
Running

Start:
2009-01-18

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Jake Tapper and Dana Bash bring together major newsmakers, analysts and experts to tackle pressing domestic issues and diplomacy on the global stage.

State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash Next Episode Air Date

Next Episode is 'April 5, 2026' (Season 2026 Episode 14) and airs on 05 Apr 2026 08:00 (CDT).

List of episodes

S2026E11 - Mike Waltz, Sen. Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg

On CNN's State of the Union, Jake talks with US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz about the state of the Iran War and President Trump's repeated claims that the US has already won. Then, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker sits down with Jake to discuss Democrats' push to rein in Trump's handling of the war. Next, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Jake to discuss his perspective on the war with Iran as an Afghan War veteran, as well as his efforts to boost Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections. After, CNN Senior Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger, CNN Political Commentators Karen Finney and Brad Todd, and former New York Times Tehran correspondent Nazila Fathi join Jake to discuss the future of the war and the potential political consequences for President Trump. Finally, Jake responds to attacks by President Trump and his allies on journalists for reporting on the reality of the war with Iran. 

Air Date: 15 Mar 2026 08:00 (CDT)

S2026E12 - Tom Homan, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Amb. Michael Leiters

On CNN's State of the Union, Dana Bash presses White House Border Czar Tom Homan over the White House's new plan to send ICE agents into US airports to support TSA. Next, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries responds, telling Dana that's "the last thing that the American people need." After, Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Leither sits down with Dana to discuss the escalating war with Iran and whether the US and Israel are on the same page. After, Independent Congressman Kevin Kiley, Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Urban and CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison join Dana to debate the White House plan to send ICE into airports. Finally, Dana responds to President Trump celebrating the death of former FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Interviews with White House Border Czar; House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries; Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Leiter; Independent Congressman Kevin Kiley and Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell.

Air Date: 22 Mar 2026 08:00 (CDT)

S2026E13 - Tom Homan, Sen. Andy Kim

On CNN's State of the Union, White House Border Czar Tom Homan joins Jake to discuss the chaos at US airports and Congress' failure to reach a deal to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Next, Democratic Sen. Andy Kim joins Jake to discuss what, if anything, Congress is doing to end the impasse after House Republicans blocked a Senate deal to end the shutdown. Then, Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Democratic Congressman Suhas, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, and CNN Political Commentator Ashley Allison debate the failed DHS shutdown deal, President Trump weighing deploying US service members into Iran, and the "No Kings" protests. After, CNN's Jeremy Diamond reports on Israeli settler violence in the West Bank and a frightening incident when Israeli troops violently detained him and his CNN crew there.

Air Date: 29 Mar 2026 08:00 (CDT)

S2026E14 - April 5, 2026

Air Date: 05 Apr 2026 08:00 (CDT)

S2026E15 - April 12, 2026

Air Date: 12 Apr 2026 08:00 (CDT)