CNN Inside Politics

Americans Blame Trump for Economy

Tue, 12 May 2026 18:48:00 -0000

A new CNN poll shows Americans feel crushed by rising costs, and they blame President Trump. The poll reveals a deep sense of anxiety and insecurity about the economy. And those sentiments are backed by the just-released April inflation numbers, which are the highest in three years.

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Trump: Ceasefire on 'Life Support'

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:50:00 -0000

Today, the US and Iran have both rejected the latest proposals going back and forth to end the war. While Iran called its counterproposal "generous and reasonable," President Trump labeled it a "piece of garbage" and deemed the ceasefire "on massive life support."

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Redistricting Battles and Trumpland Challenges

Sun, 10 May 2026 16:34:00 -0000

Can the GOP maintain their edge with a new wave of gerrymandering?

Is the anti-Trump sentiment enough to swing the House? Dive into the political battle with Inside Politics as Manu Raju talks to top analysts and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell.

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Dems Virginia Gerrymander in Jeopardy

Fri, 08 May 2026 19:34:00 -0000

We begin today's show with a huge defeat for Democrats in the redistricting war initiated by Republicans last year in Texas. The Virginia supreme court struck it down yesterday on a technicality, just one day after Tennessee's governor signed into law a new Republican gerrymander that breaks up the only majority Black district in that state. With Louisiana, Alabama and South Carolina all trying to change their maps, where does that leave things nationwide as we head toward this fall's crucial midterms?

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Playing the Waiting Game

Thu, 07 May 2026 17:59:00 -0000

The US is expecting to hear any minute now whether Iran will agree to its latest ceasefire proposal. As he waits for a response, President Trump is meeting with Brazilian president Luiz Lula da Silva. Those talks will likely focus on trade, but we do expect Trump to take questions from reporters on Iran.

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Remembering Ted Turner

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:23:00 -0000

Ted Turner, the titan who founded and built CNN, transforming how the world experiences the events that shape our lives, passed away today at the age of 87. We take a look back at his extraordinary life and legacy.

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Trump: Ceasefire Holds

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:55:00 -0000

President Trump and Defense Secretary say the ceasefire with Iran is holding. The panel discusses this, as well as the president’s downplaying gas costs reaching an average $4.48 per gallon. Candidates in the California Governor’s race debate tonight. Plus, the DOJ demands the names of the 2020 election workers in Fulton County, GA and more.

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UAE: Iran Opens Fire

Mon, 04 May 2026 19:17:00 -0000

Confusion over who controls the Strait of Hormuz. With six months until the Midterm elections, the panel discusses the state of the GOP as President Trump’s approval falls to 35%. Plus, Trump’s Indiana revenge tour and more.

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Countdown to Midterms: Power Shifts and Key Issues

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:26:00 -0000

Manu Raju and panelists examine a tough midterm landscape for Donald Trump amid low approval ratings and Democratic polling advantages, while unpacking a Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act and its expected long-term impact on redistricting and polarization.

They also discuss how abortion and health care could shape races again, shifts in a key Maine Senate contest after Janet Mills steps aside, and interview Michigan candidate Mallory McMorrow on campaign controversies. The show also covers California’s open governor primary and debate over funding a proposed White House ballroom.

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Vietnam-Level Opposition as the War With Iran Hits 60 Days

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:35:00 -0000

Vietnam-level opposition, as the war in Iran hits 60 days, a new poll shows the backlash is surging. A new poll shows 61% of Americans think the war with Iran is a mistake. The panel discusses the opposition to the war. We listen in as President Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn, as he heads to Florida. Plus, John King travels to Ohio in his latest installment of All Over The Map and Patrick Svitek reports on the GOP race for Senate in Texas.

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Hegseth on The Hill

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:16:00 -0000

Dana Bash follows along as Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The average price of gas jumped $.07 last night to $4.30, the highest price since July of 2022. Plus, President Trump reminds his nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general and nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier.

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Hegseth Testifies For First Time Since Start of Iran War

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:08:00 -0000

Manu Raju follows breaking news on several fronts, starting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Kane fielding questions from long lawmakers for the first time since the war with Iran started. The Supreme Court quickly eclipsed that high stakes hearing with a ruling that could reshape the battle for the house. Their six-three decision narrows a core piece of the Voting Rights Act, and could make it easier for GOP controlled states to draw maps that eliminate majority - minority districts. The case centers on two majority black districts in Louisiana, one of which state Republicans sought to eliminate.

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Pomp, Circumstance And High-Stakes Diplomacy

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:34:00 -0000

As today's show gets underway, President Trump and King Charles have just walked into the Oval Office. Their private meetings comes amid significant tension between the US and UK, particularly over the war in Iran. And that prompts the question: Can the King help mend the fraying "special relationship?"

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Digging Into Cole Tomas Allen

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:57:00 -0000

We start today with the investigation into the man suspected of opening fire at the White House Correspondents Dinner, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who's expected to be arraigned today in Washington DC. Among the many questions about Saturday's shooting, the biggest is: How did a would-be assassin gain access to a building packed with dozens of top US leaders?

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Chaos in Washington: Inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner Incident

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:05:00 -0000

Dive deep into the chaos that unfolded during the White House Correspondents' Dinner as we explore the shocking security breach and its implications. What went wrong, and what does this mean for future events?

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Exclusive: Witkoff, Kushner to Pakistan for Peace Talks

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:47:00 -0000

We start today with exclusive breaking news: Sources tell CNN that President Trump is sending US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan this weekend for new peace talks with Iran. CNN's Nic Robertson and Alayna Treene join us with the details.

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Is Florida Next in Gerrymandering Battle?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:11:00 -0000

Following Democrats' victory in revising Virginia's congressional maps, the GOP is counting on Florida to regain an edge before the midterms. Will Governor Ron DeSantis deliver? A special legislative session is set for the Sunshine State next week. But Dems warn a Florida gerrymander attempt could actually backfire on them Republicans.

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Democrats Run GOP Play, Score Big

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:27:00 -0000

Already feeling good about their odds of winning back the House this November, Democrats' optimism is in overdrive after last night's redistricting win in Virginia. Voters there approved a new congressional map that could flip four red seats blue. The blatant gerrymandering move in Virginia, combined with a similar move in California, was designed to offset the Republican gerrymanders in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina.

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Loyalty Test

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:27:00 -0000

Will President Trump's fed chair pick serve the US economy or the White House? That's a key question facing senators on Capitol Hill today as Kevin Warsh, who the president nominated to replace Jerome Powell, makes his case for the job. Warsh claims he will be politically independent and won't be swayed by demands he cut interest rates.

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Dialog? Or Deadlock?

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:41:00 -0000

We begin today with the ticking clock on the US-Iranian ceasefire. With less than 48 hours to go until the deal expires, VP JD Vance is preparing to leave for Pakistan tomorrow for another round of peace talks with Iran. One problem: An Iranian spokesperson says there's no plan for more talks. President Trump acknowledged this morning he's not sure whether the Iranians will show up.

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Gerrymandering and Grappling for Power: Inside Virginia's Political Battle

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:40:00 -0000

Dive into the intense political landscape with Inside Politics Sunday! From Virginia's redistricting showdown to Michigan's Senate race, we examine the stakes and the strategies. Join us as we unpack what's shaping the future of American politics.

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Strait of Hormuz Open

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:44:00 -0000

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.

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Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0000

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.

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War 'Very Close to Over'

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:16:00 -0000

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.

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Power, Proximity and Fallout

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:53:00 -0000

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.

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From Bargaining to Blockade

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:36:00 -0000

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.”

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Tensions in the Strait: U.S. and Iran on the Brink

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:29:00 -0000

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.

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'Ad-Vance-ing' Peace Talks with Iran

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:31:00 -0000

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."

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Deal or No Deal?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0000

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.

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As US and Iran Each Claim Victory, World Holds its Breath

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:36:00 -0000

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.

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Trump Threatens Iran With 'Total Annihilation'

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:22:00 -0000

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."

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The Clock is Ticking

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:14:00 -0000

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."

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High Stakes Rescue: The Inside Story of a Daring US Military Operation

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:02:00 -0000

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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US Plane Shot Down over Iran

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:09:00 -0000

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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Will Trump Fire Bondi?

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0000

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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SCOTUS Skeptical of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Case

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:25:00 -0000

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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Trump to Allies: 'Go Get Your Own Oil'

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:58:00 -0000

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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Trump Threatens to Crush Iran

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:13:00 -0000

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."

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Political Gridlock: A Nation at the Crossroad

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:14:00 -0000

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.

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Will House Vote to End Government Shutdown?

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:25:00 -0000

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.

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Marathon Cabinet Meeting

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:07:00 -0000

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.

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From Optimism to Reality

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:08:00 -0000

Senate Republicans were feeling bullish about their plan to end the 40-day shutdown that's wreaking havoc on airports across the country. But over the last 24 hours, both President Trump and senate Democrats pushed back. So unless something changes again and fast, those massive TSA lines won't clear up any time soon. Of course, this political stalemate is a huge inconvenience for travelers. But for TSA agents working without pay, the situation is dire.

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To Back or to Block?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:33:00 -0000

Will President Trump sign off on a deal to end the DHS shutdown? A deal can't come soon 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's ultimately in the president's hands.

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Deadly Collision on LaGuardia Tarmac

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:14:00 -0000

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, killing the pilot and copilot. Dozens of passengers were injured, and a flight attendant was found alive this morning outside the aircraft, still strapped to her seat.

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War, Shutdowns, and Democratic Races

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:34:00 -0000

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.

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Endless Lines at Airports, No End In Sight

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:16:00 -0000

If you're planning to fly this weekend, you might want to think about leaving now. Sadly, depending on where you're heading and where you're coming from, that's not a joke, as the DHS shutdown continues to wreak havoc on airports across the country. And there's no sign of progress on a deal to fix it.

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Does GOP have the Votes for War Supplemental?

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:10:00 -0000

Today's show begins following the public portion of a meeting between President Trump and his Japanese counterpart. While that was taking place, the big story on Capitol Hill was how 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.

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Senate Tackles Worldwide Threats

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:42:00 -0000

Today’s show begins as the public portion of the “Worldwide Threats” hearing is wrapping up, during which top Trump Administration officials – including the directors of national intelligence, FBI and CIA – testified to the Senate. Concurrently, Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin was trying to convince his colleagues he’s ready to take the reins of the homeland security department. Dana and a terrific group of reporters discuss the sometimes-contentious testimony.

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Trump Blasts NATO Again

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:28:00 -0000

Today's show begins following another lengthy Q&A session in the Oval Office, where President Trump met with Ireland's Taoiseach Martin. Noteworthy among several topics upon which the president ruminated was his lambasting of NATO. Our extensive analysis of the president's remarks begins with former United States National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East Brett McGurk.

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Help Wanted

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:51:00 -0000

Today's show begins as President Trump is about to talk to reporters during a Kennedy Center board meeting. His press conference comes as questions mount about the war in Iran, notably the president's new push for allies to help open the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Making of America's Strategy in Iran

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:02:00 -0000

Tensions are high as rising gas prices and the conflict with Iran shake global politics. Dive into this week's Inside Politics Sunday for an in-depth analysis from top experts.

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Six Americans Dead in Plane Crash

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:40:00 -0000

The US military confirms all six American service members aboard an Air Force refueling plane were killed after crashing in Western Iraq. Officials say they're still investigating, but believe the plane did not come under hostile fire or friendly fire. Meanwhile, after giving conflicting answers on how and when the war in Iran will end, President Trump now says it'll be over when "I feel it in my bones."

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Iran Issues New Threat

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:03:00 -0000

Crude oil prices spike as Iran state TV issues a statement purportedly from new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz. He also threatened Iran's neighbors in the Middle East. Our coverage begins with Nick Paton Walsh in Jordan.

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US Public Support for Iran War Wanes

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:47:00 -0000

President Trump signals again that he wants to bring the war to a quick conclusion, explaining that there's practically nothing left to target in Iran. This, as a wave of strikes target the world's lifeline for oil, causing gas prices to continue to skyrocket.

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A Battlefield of Narratives

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:59:00 -0000

Is the war in Iran pretty much complete, or is this only the beginning? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned today that the US will unleash the most intense wave of strikes in Iran since the war began. But there are still mixed messages from the Trump Administration over how long the war will last.

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Crude Crisis

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:29:00 -0000

The widening war in Iran is rattling the global economy and sending gas prices soaring. One expert calls it the biggest oil supply disruption ever. Crude prices surged past the $100 a barrel mark for the first time in four years, before retreating. On average, Americans are now paying $0.50 more per gallon since before the war began ten days ago, and new attacks on oil targets across the Mideast are sparking worldwide fear that prices will climb even higher.

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Global Tensions and Domestic Debates

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:57:00 -0000

Intense escalation in the Middle East as Israel targets Iran's oil sites amidst President Trump's demands for surrender. Get insights into the unfolding geopolitical crisis and what it means for global politics.

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Rev. Jackson Homegoing, Iran War

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:55:00 -0000

Today's show begins as thousands of Americans are gathered in Chicago for the homegoing services of Reverend Jesse Jackson. In addition to our coverage there, we focus again on the war in Iran, where aggressive aerial assaults and strikes continue. Dana spoke with President Trump earlier today, and she summarizes her key takeaways from the conversation.

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Iran War Intensifies, Spreads

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:45:00 -0000

As day six of the Mideast war dawned, the US and Israel continued to pound targets in Iran, which is launching fresh strikes of its own against US allies in the region. We're also seeing more evacuation flights from the middle east; the State Department says 20,000 people have returned to the US since the war began. Meanwhile, President Trump is now demanding that he's personally involved in selecting Iran's next leader.

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US 'Dominating, Accelerating' War Against Iran

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:22:00 -0000

Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine says the US will start striking deeper into Iranian territory, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the US is "dominating" the war but says there's no finish line in sight.

Our coverage begins with CNN's Clarissa Ward live from Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region.

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Trump Contradicts Rubio on Iran Attack

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:52:00 -0000

Today's show begins immediately following President Trump's meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which Trump said he "might have forced" Israel's hand to strike Iran. That contradicts Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who earlier it was Israel's decision to attack that prompted Trump's military action.

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A Tale of Two Presidents

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:47:00 -0000

Two presidents, countless mentions in the Epstein files. But only one is getting deposed under oath. That would be Bill Clinton, no stranger to Republican-led investigations. One day after his wife Hillary testified, it's his turn to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Republicans Grill Clinton, Again

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:55:00 -0000

Today's show begins as Hillary Clinton is behind closed doors, testifying before a Republican-led committee about Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton, who says she has no recollection of ever meeting Epstein, is no stranger to congressional investigations. Republicans have sought to grill her on everything from a failed Arkansas land deal back in the 1990s to the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi in the 2010s.

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Is the US Really 'Winning' Like Never Before?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:23:00 -0000

At his record-long SOTU address last night, President Trump claimed the United States is "winning too much" with an economy that's "roaring." However, our polling says most Americans don't see it that way. We explore that dichotomy on today's show and discuss what impact, if any, his 108-minute speech may have on this year's crucial midterms.

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SOTU Comes at Pivotal Time for Trump

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:29:00 -0000

Tonight's State of the Union address comes at one of the most turbulent times of Donald Trump's second term. In just the past few days, the president's approval rating hit a new low, the Supreme Court struck down his signature economic policy, and now he's sending a massive military buildup to the Middle East while threatening to strike Iran. Whatever he says tonight, Trump warns his speech will be "long," which says a lot considering his last address clocked in at a whopping 99 minutes.

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Trump's Approval Rating Plummets

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:24:00 -0000

As President Trump prepares for his second State of the Union address of his second term, a new CNN poll puts his approval rating at just 36%. That's down 12 percentage points from a year ago, and lower than even President Joe Biden was at this point in 2022.

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Supreme Showdown: Trump's Clash with the Court

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:49:00 -0000

Dive deep into the "Tariff Turmoil" and get the inside scoop on Trump's economic disarray, potential Iran conflict, and pivotal Supreme Court decisions. Featuring Senator Andy Kim and top political reporters.

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SCOTUS Turfs Trump's Tariffs

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:30:00 -0000

The Supreme Court deals President Trump's signature economic policy a huge blow, striking down his global tariffs 6-3. Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, states plainly that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority.

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Former Prince Andrew Arrested for Misconduct

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:17:00 -0000

Today's show begins with the arrest shocking the world as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, was taken into custody this morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It is an extraordinary downfall for the son of one monarch and the brother of the current monarch. He's the most prominent public figure to be held accountable for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, accountability yet to reach Washington, DC.

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Zuckerberg on Trial

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:12:00 -0000

As today's show begins landmark social media addiction trial is getting underway, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is about to take the stand. The substance of the case is a 20-year-old woman and her mother suing Meta and YouTube, accusing the companies of intentionally getting her hooked on social media at the expense of her mental health, all in order to turn a profit.

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Jesse Jackson 'A Force of Nature'

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:21:00 -0000

We remember the life and legacy of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died today at the age of 84.

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Another Noem Controversy Brewing

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:33:00 -0000

Embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is embroiled in a brand new controversy, this time relating to the Republican push for more control over elections. Noem talked about the need to have the "right people" voting and electing the "right leaders." When journalists quested her about that, Noem lashed out at them.

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Navigating the Midterms Landscape

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:53:00 -0000

Dive deep into this week’s political landscape with insights on the GOP's internal challenges, Trump's controversial moves, and a closer look at the midterm's dynamic changes. Don’t miss the discussion with top journalists and political analysts!

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Shutdown Standoff

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:44:00 -0000

With just 12 hours to go until DHS funding runs out, lawmakers aren't even in town to negotiate. A partial government shutdown is now imminent, which would be the third of President Trump's second term. This time it is over the issue of mass agents, judicial warrants and other rules of engagement. Democrats are demanding major changes on immigration enforcement affecting two DHS agencies and want more than a White House promise to rein in agents.

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Minnesota ICE Surge Ends

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:15:00 -0000

For weeks, the nation was gripped with disturbing images from Minneapolis, most notably the death of two American citizens at the hands of federal agents. Today, it appears the public pressure and the political backlash are having a real world effect, as border czar Tom Homan announces the end of the so-called "surge" in Minnesota.

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Fireworks on Capitol Hill

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:37:00 -0000

Attorney General Pam Bondi's first-ever appearance in front of the House Judiciary Committee erupts into shouting matches as Democrats attack her over multiple controversies, including the targeting of President Trump's perceived enemies and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein situation.

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ICE Gets Cold Shoulder on Capitol Hill

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:23:00 -0000

As today's show begins, three of the men in charge of President Trump's immigration crackdown are on Capitol Hill defending deportation operations in Minneapolis just a few weeks after federal agents shot and killed two American citizens who were protesting their actions.

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Ghislaine Maxwell Wants 'Clemency' to Testify

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:11:00 -0000

In a highly anticipated virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, plead the Fifth to all questions she was asked. But her attorney explained that he told the panel "if this committee and the American public truly want to hear the unfiltered truth about what happened, there is a straightforward path: Miss Maxwell is prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump.

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Controversy and Conflict in Trump's Political Arena

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:31:00 -0000

Why hasn't Trump endorsed in the Texas GOP Senate primary yet? Find out in our latest Inside Politics Sunday episode. Plus, exclusive insights into the Republican dilemma.

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Trump Posts 'Racist' Video on Truth Social

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:55:00 -0000

The only Black Republican in the Senate is calling out President Trump for posting what he calls "the most racist thing from this White House. Late last night, a video appeared on Trump's Truth Social account that included the faces Barack and Michelle Obama superimposed on the bodies of apes. The White House, which initially shrugged off the negative response to the video as "fake outrage," subsequently deleted the post and blamed the whole thing on a White House staffer.

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From Political Strength to Liability

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:13:00 -0000

Is President Trump coming to terms with the potential fallout of his immigration policies? For more than a week, his administration has tried to adjust its rhetoric on the crackdown in Minneapolis. Yesterday, border czar Tom Homan announced 700 agents would immediately leave the city, and then the president told NBC, "Maybe we can use a little bit of a softer touch."

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Agents Withdrawing from Minneapolis

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:35:00 -0000

The Trump Administration announces a major pivot on immigration enforcement in Minneapolis by immediately removing 700 agents But local Democrats say it's not enough.

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Trump Calls For Fed Takeover of Elections

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:31:00 -0000

President Trump, still fixated on debunked claims about voter fraud in 2020, says he wants the federal government to takeover US elections. This, despite the current, decentralized voting process is literally how the founders of America wanted it when they wrote the Constitution.

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Saturday Night Surprise

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0000

Republicans are shaking a bit in their cowboy boots after a Texas Democrat won a state senate district that President Trump won handily in 2024. While GOP leaders point to a snowstorm and subsequent low turnout as mitigating facts, it was still a 17-percentage-point win. One Texas Republican lawmaker tells Dana he is "100% concerned," while another says it's proof the GOP needs to organize to deliver turnout.

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Political Shifts and Showdowns

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:59:00 -0000

Dive deep into the political turmoil as we explore the dramatic shifts in ICE tactics and the high-stakes Senate race in Maine. Don't miss the latest insights from top political panelists!

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Don Lemon Arrested, Accused of 'Attack'

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:24:00 -0000

The Trump Administration takes new, aggressive steps against journalists as Attorney General Pam Bondi announces the arrests of former CNN anchor Don Lemon and Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort. Bondi says it's connected to a "coordinated attack" on a church in Saint Paul. The two accused "attackers" say they were merely doing their jobs.

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Homan's 'Draw Down' Plan for Minnesota

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0000

Today's show begins as President Trump is holding his first Cabinet meeting of the year. It comes just hours after his border czar Tom Homan announced that ICE and border patrol agents are working on a plan to "draw down operations in Minneapolis."

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Tensions Spike Inside White House

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:23:00 -0000

It's not every day that President Trump tries to turn down the political temperature, never mind tacitly acknowledge a signature isn't working. But there's broad recognition inside the White House from the top that the public is quickly turning on the administration's mass deportation operation.

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A Rare White House Retreat

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:44:00 -0000

Border czar Tom Homan is in Minnesota, where we are expecting him to meet in person today with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey following Homan's earlier meeting with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. It is all part of a big personnel and possible policy change after a second Minneapolis resident was shot and killed by federal agents. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is going back to Texas, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears to be taking a step back.

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Homan Heads To Minneapolis

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:11:00 -0000

President Trump is sending border czar to Minneapolis, apparently to take charge of the ICE immigration enforcement effort that's resulted in two deaths and days of protest. Trump posted on Truth Social that he just spoke to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, signaling a change in rhetoric. The big question is whether that also means a change in policy.

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Crisis in Minneapolis: Tragedy and Turbulence

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:48:00 -0000

Host Manu Raju presents a comprehensive episode covering a range of critical topics. Breaking news from Minneapolis, focusing on the controversial shooting of ICU nurse Alex Preti by federal agents, sparking community outrage and legal battles over evidence control. Correspondents like Whitney Wild and Anderson Cooper provide on-the-ground insights about the growing memorial for Preti and the tensions between federal and state law enforcement.

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5-Year-Old at Center of ICE Controversy

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:04:00 -0000

An image of a five-year-old boy hits a nerve and becomes a new symbol of the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. It captures the chaos of immigration enforcement and intensifies scrutiny over ICE's targets and tactics.

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Backing Down but not Backing Off

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:32:00 -0000

We start in Davos, Switzerland, where global nerves are easing slightly after President Trump appeared to take military action to take over Greenland off the table. But he made clear his ultimate goal has not changed: making the Arctic island part of the United States.

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The World According to Trump

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:32:00 -0000

One year ago, Donald Trump was sworn in as the nation's 47th president. Since then, he's upended every part of Washington politics, both domestic and global. The most recent example of the latter: threatening America's most trusted allies.

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Trump Ratchets Up Pressure on Greenland

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:40:00 -0000

President Trump says nothing is off the table when it comes to Greenland and America's oldest allies are now forced to question everything about their centuries-old alliance with the US. He also complains to Norway for not bestowing the Nobel Peace on him.

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Inside the GOP and Democratic Challenges Ahead

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 18:20:00 -0000

Manu Raju and a panel of experts analyze the latest CNN poll results showing potential trouble for Republicans in the upcoming midterms. The discussion includes the impact of President Trump's policies and actions, such as tariffs on European allies and the charged situation in Minneapolis. The latest on the Senate races is also covered, featuring an interview with Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Additionally, the episode touches on Trump's new batch of pardons and the Democrats' redistricting efforts in Virginia.

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Americans to Trump: 'You're a Failure'

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:16:00 -0000

A brand new CNN poll about President Trump's first year back in office shows Americans giving him failing grades across the board. A majority of the country (58%) say the second Trump administration has been a failure, including two thirds of independents.

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Night of Chaos in Minneapolis

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:02:00 -0000

An Oval Office threat puts Minneapolis protesters on notice. The Democratic governor calls it an "occupation." Residents woke up to a city dealing with chaos after of a violent night of protest. The situation went from bad to worse after a federal agent shot a man in the leg during a targeted traffic stop.

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Flexing America's Global Muscle

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:11:00 -0000

As today's show gets underway, a crucial meeting is taking place at the White House over the future of Greenland. VP JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are talking with the foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark.

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SCOTUS Tackles Transgender Athletes

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:12:00 -0000

As today's show begins, Supreme Court justices are hearing arguments in two cases that could determine whether states could ban transgender athletes from playing in women's and girls' sports.

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An Unprecedented Threat

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:32:00 -0000

President Trump's Justice Department opens a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell having to do with a multimillion dollar renovation project at the central bank's headquarters. The government's unprecedented action prompts an equally unprecedented rebuke from Powell.

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Navigating Political Turmoil and Media Narratives

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:14:00 -0000

Manu Raju explores the high tensions following the Minneapolis shooting and its labeling as domestic terrorism by the Trump administration. He discusses the consequences of such hastily drawn conclusions and gets insights from Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. The show also dives into President Trump's foreign policy ambitions, including a potentially contentious stance on Greenland, and assesses his influence on the Republican party ahead of the midterm elections. Additionally, the episode features an interview with Mary Claire Nik, author of a new book providing an oral history of January 6th, detailing the personal accounts and perspectives from that pivotal day.

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A Nation Gripped by Rage and Fear

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:05:00 -0000

From coast to coast, protests are erupting after an American citizen was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. It comes as another shooting involving a federal border patrol agent in Portland adds to the scrutiny over President Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Noem Again Blames Victim but Calls for Investigation

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:37:00 -0000

Today's show begins just after a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in New York. While she continued to place the blame for an ICE officer's deadly shooting entirely on the victim, she also said there needs to be an investigation.

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White House Press Conference on Venezuela

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:23:00 -0000

As today's show begins we head straight to the White House, where Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is addressing reporters in the briefing room for the first time since Saturday's military operation in Venezuela.

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Emboldened and Audacious

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:11:00 -0000

The White House says the Venezuela strike is just the beginning. Who should be on watch? Neighboring countries are trying to game out what the United States might do next, as is Greenland. As for the president's mindset right now, the Commander in Chief spent the morning with House Republicans, reveling in America's military might.

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The Venezuelan Crisis and US Intervention

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 18:26:00 -0000

Manu Raju delves into the stunning arrest of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on US soil and its global implications. The episode features extensive coverage and expert analyses on the US military's Operation Absolute Resolve, the geopolitical impacts, and the legal ramifications. Trump’s former Venezuela Envoy, retired military officers, and seasoned journalists discuss the future of Venezuela under US control, the international reaction, and the potential precedents set by this bold move. The episode also parallels past US regime changes and explores the country's foreign policy strategy moving forward.

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Trump Spills to WSJ

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:23:00 -0000

President Trump kicked off the new year with a remarkably candid interview in the Washington Post in which he talks about his age, hand bruising, aspirin use, and why he doesn't like to work out.

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CNN Exclusive: CIA Attacks Venezuela

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:37:00 -0000

In what could be a significant escalation in the US pressure campaign against Venezuela, sources tell CNN the CIA carried out a drone strike on a port facility on the Venezuelan coast. It's the first known US attack inside the country.

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Trump's Peace Push

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:55:00 -0000

President Trump just wrapped up a call with Russia's Vladimir Putin just hours after a face to face with the Ukrainian president. But did any of the sticking points get resolved?

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Year End Review

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:20:00 -0000

As the president, nears his one year mark. Manu dives into his polling slump and ask what's in store for 2026.

Plus, with midterms on the mind, can Democrats actually land the plane?

A Zohran Mamdanidigital guru joins the show to discuss what works best.

And, Manu's most notable moments from a busy year in the halls of Congress.

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Sunday Summit?

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:34:00 -0000

Volodymyr Zelensky says he'll meet with President Trump on Sunday. Could we finally be on the verge of peace in Ukraine?

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Epstein Docs Damage Control

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 21:05:00 -0000

While many are focusing on last-minute gifts today, the Trump Administration is in deep damage control as they attempt to quell the fallout from the latest Epstein documents release. And additional documents are expected to drop throughout the next week. CNN's Kevin Liptak begins our coverage in West Palm Beach, Florida, where President Trump is celebrating Christmas at Mar-a-Lago.

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DOJ Document Dump

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:50:00 -0000

As today's show begins, CNN reporters are combing through more than 30,000 new Epstein documents released overnight by the Justice Department. Unlike the first tranche of files released last week that featured heavy redactions and few mentions of President Trump, this time we're seeing his name again and again. So what have we learned? The big headline so far, according to a 2020 email from a federal prosecutor in New York, is that Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet at least eight times, once with just Epstein and a 20-year-old.

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MAGA Fault Lines

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:58:00 -0000

President Trump's base is signaling a complicated path for the America-first movement, based on thousands of MAGA faithful turning out over the weekend for the Turning Point USA annual summit. Was it a turning point for the MAGA movement?

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Unraveling the Epstein Files and the 2028 Race

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:10:00 -0000

A deep into the heated controversy surrounding the partial release of the Epstein files, which has led to allegations of a coverup and questions about President Trump's handling of the situation. The episode also explores new CNN polling about the 2028 presidential election, revealing voters' preferences and key traits they seek in candidates. Additionally, legendary rocker Gene Simmons visits Capitol Hill to advocate for the American Fairness Music Act and shares insights on his relationship with President Trump and his views on the MAGA movement.

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It's Epstein Doc Release Day

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:19:00 -0000

Tension grips Washington as we wait to see if the Justice Department meet its deadline and releases the Epstein files by midnight. Whatever happens, Democrats are already crying foul, claiming comments from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch suggest they might not get everything that they are required to release.

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Dems Drop More Epstein Pics

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:32:00 -0000

Just before we came on the air today, House Democrats released -- without context -- five new photos from the Epstein estate. They arrive just a day before the deadline Congress set for the DOJ to release all the Epstein files.

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Mike Johnson: 'I Haven't Lost Control'

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:16:00 -0000

A mini revolt of endangered moderate Republicans turning on their leadership over health care forces House Speaker Mike Johnson to insist "I haven't lost control." As Manu Raji reports, it's not exactly a sound bite the GOP wants out there.

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Shock, Confusion over Wiles Interview

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:44:00 -0000

Why did White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles do an extraordinarily candid interview with Vanity Fair? That's the question on the minds of everyone both in and out of Trump World. Dana and her panel take a deep dive into Wiles' words, which include describing her boss as having an "alcoholic's personality."

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Nick Reiner Arrested, Suspect in Parent's Homicide

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:50:00 -0000

As today's show begins, Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner, has just been taken into custody after both of his parents were found dead in their home last night of what police call a "homicide." CNN's Josh Campbell reports from Los Angeles

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Unraveling Mass Tragedies in Rhode Island and Australia

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:46:00 -0000

Dive into our in-depth coverage on the tragic mass shootings in Rhode Island and Australia. Follow along with our expert panel as we dissect these heart-wrenching events and their implications.

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Smile! You're In an Epstein Photo!

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:23:00 -0000

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee release new photos of powerful people captured in Jeffrey Epstein's orbit. They include Donald Trump before he was president, as well as Steve Bannon, Bill Clinton, and Woody Allen. It's not clear where or when these photos were taken, but it's important to note that none depict any sexual misconduct, nor are they believed to depict underage girls. But they do give you a behind the scenes look at how Epstein was connected with some of the most powerful men in the world.

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Senate Tackles Dueling Health Plans

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:43:00 -0000

As today's show begins, the Senate is voting on competing health plans from Democrats and Republicans. But don't hold your breath for a Christmas miracle, as both plans were expected to fail, which means in just 20 days, 24 million Americans who rely on Obamacare subsidies will face crippling health care costs unless something dramatically changes.

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Trump's MAAA Plan

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:55:00 -0000

President Trump claims he wants to "make America affordable again." Is it just lip service? He's in Pennsylvania today where he visited a swing district to speak to Americans struggling with high prices. But his message was ... confusing?

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Trump Gives Economy an 'A++++'

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:32:00 -0000

Asked today what grade he'd give the US economy, President Trump responded, "An A plus plus plus plus!" This, despite poll after poll showing most Americans disagree. But the real question is, what will midterm election voters think?

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Major SCOTUS Case Underway

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:02:00 -0000

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments in a case that could permanently hand over even more power to the president of the United States. The court's conservatives signaled they seem likely to side with the White House and overturn 90 years of precedent. And it's a case that could give the president more power to fire anyone for any reason.

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Navigating the GOP's Economic Reality

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:15:00 -0000

In this episode of 'Inside Politics Sunday,' the discussion focuses on the Republican Party's struggle with affordability issues and Donald Trump's disconnect from economic realities. The show features a one-on-one interview with Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick, who criticizes the GOP's lack of focus on critical issues like healthcare premiums. The episode also covers the potential Senate run of progressive Democrat Jasmine Crockett in Texas, and the controversial tenure of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including his handling of military strikes and internal Pentagon issues. Additionally, the program highlights the unique political scenario with Texas Congressman Troy Nehls not seeking reelection, paving the way for his identical twin brother Trevor Nehls to run for his seat.

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A Major Shift in Public Health Policy

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:13:00 -0000

A vaccine advisory panel handpicked by the HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. voted to end the longstanding recommendation to give all newborns the Hepatitis b vaccine. The CDC said more than 6 million cases were prevented by routine vaccines over the past 30 years. But today, the panel recommended delaying the dose until a child is two months old. The recommendation heads to the CDC director for approval. CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner joins the show to discuss.

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Suspect in DC Pipe Bomb Attack Arrested

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:17:00 -0000

A man in Woodbridge, Virginia is arrested in the DC pipe bomber case from five years ago. Meanwhile, not far away on Capitol Hill, Admiral Frank Bradley and Joint Chiefs Chair General Dan Caine brief top senators on the disputed double tap boat strike, making the case that those survivors appeared to be radioing for help and could have continued trafficking drugs, which made them legitimate targets.

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Is ICE Really After Only the 'Worst of the Worst?'

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:15:00 -0000

ICE agents are descending on two more blue cities, with threats of more on deck. New Orleans and Minneapolis are bracing for major deportation operations, the next steps in the administration's immigration crackdown. Our Priscilla Alvarez is learning that ICE is aiming to arrest 5,000 in the Big Easy, while in the Twin Cities the targets will be undocumented immigrants from Somalia, who President Trump has been talking about in increasingly racist terms in recent days.

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Hegseth Defends Admiral's Choice to Kill Survivors

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:36:00 -0000

Today's show begins as President Trump is in the middle of what he said is the final Cabinet meeting of the year. Following an evaluation by Pete Hegseth, Dana and her panel analyze the defense secretary's words, especially his defense of the admiral accused of a "double tap" strike that killed survivors of a September US attack against a suspected Venezuelan drug boat.

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Is US Guilty of War Crime?

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:34:00 -0000

Did the Pentagon order a second strike to kill injured survivors after the US military attacked a suspected drug boat off the coast of Venezuela? If so, it could be a war crime, and it's leading to the most significant GOP demands for oversight since President Trump took office.

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Trump Beats Drums Of War With Venezuela Threats

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:46:00 -0000

President Trump threatens military action in Venezuela while at home in the wake of a National Guard shooting he clamps down on immigration. Is his furious reaction overreach?

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Trump Doubles Down After DC Shooting

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:30:00 -0000

President Trump is promising his harshest immigration crackdown yet after a shooting in Washington, DC left one National Guard member dead and another in critical condition. The suspected shooter, a 29-year-old Afghan national who worked with the US government during the war, came to the United States in 2021 through a program created under the Biden Administration. He was granted asylum under the Trump Administration on Thanksgiving call with US troops.

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DC Shooter Worked for US Government

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:27:00 -0000

We begin today's special Thanksgiving Day show with new developments on the man accused of gunning down two young National Guard members in the nation's capital. The CIA revealed that the 29-year-old Afghan national actually worked with the US government during the war. He was resettled in the US after that chaotic withdrawal four years ago, part of a program to protect those who helped Americans from Taliban retribution. Now, prosecutors say he was living in Washington state and allegedly drove across the country to carry out the attack.

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'Seditious' Dems Under Investigation

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:16:00 -0000

Six democrats on Capitol Hill are now under federal investigation over their video urging service members to reject illegal orders. The lawmakers say President Trump is "using the FBI as a tool to intimidate and harass members of Congress." The administration is acutely focused on Senator Mark Kelly, a decorated and retired Navy captain. The Pentagon has threatened to demote him, dock his pension, and even prosecute him.

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War or Peace?

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:27:00 -0000

The White House says Russia and Ukraine are on the verge of a peace deal. Volodymyr Zelensky could come to Washington as soon as this week to finalize the plan to end the unprovoked war Vladimir Putin initiated. The White House press secretary bragged of tremendous progress but added, "There are a few delicate but not insurmountable details that must be sorted out and will require further talks." So the question becomes, what does Russia think about all of this?

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Trump to Unveil Health Care Plan?

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:32:00 -0000

On December 31st, health care premiums are set to spike for 22 million Americans who buy their insurance on the Obamacare exchanges. It's why Democrats shut down the government. They had demanded Republicans extend subsidies to help offset those costs. Democrats lost that fight, but Republicans know the politics aren't exactly on their side. So today, sources tell CNN the president will unveil a new plan to temporarily extend subsidies without restrictions while Republicans keep working to come up with a longer term health insurance plan.

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Cracks in the GOP: Trump's Grip Slipping?

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:09:00 -0000

Manu Raju covers a tumultuous week for President Trump and the GOP. It highlights Trump's declining poll numbers, internal party fractures, notably the resignation of Marjorie Taylor Green, and growing discomfort among Republicans over various issues, including the Epstein files and Trump's call to jail Democrats. The panel of experts discusses the midterm elections, the potential impacts of gerrymandering, and the looming threat of GOP losses. The show features an interview with Texas Congressman Wesley Hunt, who is challenging Senator John Cornyn, revealing internal GOP conflicts regarding his candidacy. Additionally, the episode touches on Trump's extensive and controversial remodeling projects, including plans to renovate golf courses with Jack Nicklaus and updates to the White House ballroom.

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Who's the Real King of Queens?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:50:00 -0000

Today we take a deep dive into today's Oval Office meeting between New Yorkers: the city's mayor-elect and the nation's president. President Trump Zohran Mamdani are two dramatically different people with dramatically different worldviews. Each sees the other as a problematic partner but pitch-perfect foil.

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Ready to Release the Files?

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:01:00 -0000

It's what Jeffrey Epstein's survivors have been demanding for years, but when the president finally signs legislation to release the files, what will the public actually see?

Plus: Donald Trump addresses the US-Saudi Investment Forum alongside Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Will House Vote be Unanimous?

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:23:00 -0000

After the White House spent months trying to stop the release of the Epstein files, President Trump’s stunning about-face means a House vote in favor of the measure could be unanimous.

Also on today’s show: President Trump rolls out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the man who, according to US intelligence, ordered the assassination of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

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Trump's Tectonic Shift, MTG's Apology

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 18:38:00 -0000

In a stunning about-face, President Trump is now urging House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files. Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to Dana for years of "toxic" rhetoric, marking what would be a dramatic shift in a political brand hallmarked by derogatory comments.

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MAGA Rift and GOP Discord

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:27:00 -0000

President Trump is attempting to suppress the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, amidst tension with MAGA Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene who supports the release of Epstein files. Trump has labeled Greene a traitor, creating fractures within the Republican base. Key Republican votes on releasing Epstein-related emails are expected, with Trump facing resistance within his party. In another segment, the future of Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer is questioned due to dissatisfaction within his party, fueled by Schumer’s handling of the government shutdown. Potential challengers, like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, loom ahead of the 2028 elections. Also discussed is the public's discontent with Trump's handling of healthcare, seen as a pivotal issue for Democrats in upcoming elections. Finally, there's coverage of internal conflicts in the Democratic Party, such as Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez criticizing Rep. Chuy Garcia over his retirement announcement timing, and efforts by former NFL player Kyle Turley to reverse a new ban on many hemp products included in a recent government funding bill.

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Trump Tries to Shift Epstein Spotlight

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:15:00 -0000

Not long before today's show begins, President Trump orders an investigation into ties between the sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and a host of people and institutions, including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, and JP Morgan Chase. Will his strategy help deflect scrutiny of his ties to Epstein?

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Can White House Hold Off Epstein Docs Release?

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:14:00 -0000

First: The Trump Administration is scrambling to contain the fallout from thousands of Jeffrey Epstein emails, many naming the president. But will they be able to rein in Republicans who are pushing for full transparency?

Plus: Tens of millions of Americans are now facing skyrocketing health care costs. We'll break down how their struggle may define the 2026 midterms.

And: Disagreeing without being disagreeable is sadly rare in politics. But we'll show you a top Democrat and Republican in the Senate do just that on the college campus where CharlKe kirk was assassinated.

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Epstein Speaks from Grave

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0000

First: We examine the private emails in which Jeffrey Epstein mentions Donald Trump by name, including one where convicted the sex offender says the president "knew about the girls"

Plus: Decades after then-newly elected President John Kennedy called for a new generation of leadership, his grandson is taking up that mantle by running for Congress.

And: The senator known for defying political norms is using his signature candor to open up about his personal struggle that also impacts millions of Americans. Democratic Senator John Fetterman joins the show.

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Shutdown Deal Brings Many Dems Down

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Many Democrats, including the party's top leaders, are seething after eight defections led to a Senate deal to end the record-long government shutdown. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is vowing the fight is not over. But what, if anything can he or anyone else do?

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From Catatonic to Claws Out

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:45:00 -0000

First: We have new reporting on the breakthrough deal to end the longest government shutdown in US history, which is sparking an epic meltdown within the Democratic party that's getting uglier by the minute.

Plus: President Trump issues new pardons for Rudy Giuliani and other allies who tried to help him overturn the 2020 election.

And: Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing his party to address the crisis facing American boys and young men. Does he have a solution?

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Navigating Government Shutdowns and Healthcare Debates

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:18:00 -0000

The Inside Politics Sunday episode discusses the ongoing federal government shutdown, now at its 40th day, causing severe disruptions and economic strain on Americans. It highlights the differing political strategies and statements from Democrats and Republicans, particularly surrounding healthcare and government funding. The episode includes an analysis of recent election outcomes, noting Democratic victories and their implications for both parties. It examines potential shifts in the MAGA movement and GOP dynamics, spurred by controversies like Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes. Additionally, the episode reflects on Nancy Pelosi's impending retirement, detailing her influence and legacy in Congress.

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Grounded by Gridlock

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:16:00 -0000

First: We're following coast to coast air travel disruptions as the FAA slashes flights due to the government shutdown. Will outraged passengers finally push Congress to cut a deal?

Plus: Seizing the message, slamming the messenger Republican Elise Stefanik's campaign launch for New York governor is putting Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani front and center.

And: Barack Obama's post-election message to Democrats is to "impose no litmus tests." Three of his former top advisers, now of Pod Save America fame, join the show to unpack what's next for their party.

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Gavel Drop

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:23:00 -0000

First: The woman who made history as the first female speaker of the house is retiring at the end of her term. We'll break down Nancy Pelosi's groundbreaking four decades dominating Capitol Hill.

Plus: Election aftershocks. Voters sent a decisive message to the president on his handling of an issue that sent him back to the White House. So why does he seem to be making the same mistake as his predecessor?

And: Antisemitism roiling the hard-right online is now out in the open. We have new reporting on who is pushing back within the GOP and who's notably silent.

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SCOTUS Hears Arguments on Trump Tariffs

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:14:00 -0000

Today's show begins as we've been listening to live Supreme Court arguments over President Trump's authority to impose tariffs without Congress's approval. The president has been using a national emergency law to do so. Our analysis begins with American legal scholar Steve Vladeck.

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Referendum on Trump 2.0

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:32:00 -0000

It's Election Day in America. With his approval ratings at an all-time low, what does this portend for Donald Trump and the Republican party he dominates?

Also on today's show: A look back at the life and career of Dick Cheney, the former VP who died today at 84.

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An Election Eve Warning

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:50:00 -0000

First: We have brand new CNN polling showing President Trump's approval plunging. Is it a sign of what's to come when polls close tomorrow?

Plus: Democrats are trying to get out the vote for both a moderate blue dog and a Democratic Socialist. We have new reporting on how these two races could swing the battle for the soul of the Democratic party.

And: You don't want to miss what President Trump is saying about the crypto tycoon he just pardoned. We're going to break down how this now-free man helps boost a key Trump family business.

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Election Countdown: Trump, Democrats, and the Stakes Ahead

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:28:00 -0000

Covering the intense political landscape leading up to President Trump's voter test, focusing on critical gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, and their implications for both parties. Former President Barack Obama's campaign efforts for Democrats are highlighted, especially in areas with significant minority populations. The script also dives into polling data and early voting trends, particularly in New York City and New Jersey, revealing Democratic leads but also competitive Republican challenges. A major theme is the contrasting voter enthusiasm and the effect of Trump endorsements. Furthermore, the script touches on the government shutdown, healthcare subsidies, and congressional inaction. Lastly, it describes the ongoing feud over daylight saving time legislation and its political dynamics, alongside discussions about US military actions in the Caribbean and their wider implications.

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An Actual Halloween Nightmare

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 18:01:00 -0000

First: The FBI says it thwarted a potential terror attack planned for around Halloween. We have new details from law enforcement sources who say the plot was "ISIS-inspired."

Plus: Candidates in high-stakes governor's races are trying to get out the vote in the final four days before an election that will serve as a key political barometer for President Trump's second term.

And: A Friday political palate cleanser with the creator of the Netflix hit the Inside Politics team can't stop talking about.

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China Deal Done but US Gov Still Shuttered

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:16:00 -0000

President Trump is on his way back to Washington after a whirlwind three-country tour of Asia. And he's bringing home a trade deal between the world's largest economic superpowers. We break down whether that trade truce is a benefit or a bust for the American consumer.

But while the president was very busy with red carpets and golden gifts and getting those trade deals, here in the United States there are tens of millions of Americans worrying about putting food on the table if Congress can't reach a deal to fund the government. House Speaker Mike Johnson joins us to discuss the situation.

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Superpowers Super Meeting

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:39:00 -0000

First: Global markets are on edge as the leaders of the world's two biggest economies prepare to meet face to face just hours from now. We have new details on the Trump-Xi summit that could contain or combust a crippling trade war.

Plus: Hurricane Melissa is still battering the Caribbean after tearing through communities in Jamaica and Cuba. CNN is live on the ground to show you the storm's heartbreaking trail of destruction.

And: Many fellow Republicans want the GOPcandidate for New York City mayor to drop out to prevent a Democratic Socialist from winning. Dana speaks with Curtis Sliwa about why he thinks he still has a path to Gracie Mansion.

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Massive, Powerful Melissa Threatens Jamaica

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:51:00 -0000

As today's show begins, Hurricane Melissa about to make landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm packing winds of 185 miles an hour. It's already one of the most powerful storms on record. Officials have been pleading with Jamaicans to evacuate, with the National Hurricane Center warning "this is your last chance to protect your life." Our coverage begins with CNN meteorologist Derek van Dam live in Kingston, Jamaica.

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Trade Truce

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:41:00 -0000

First: The Trump Administration is hyping a potential breakthrough in the crippling trade war between the world's two biggest economies. But the president says nothing is set in stone until his meeting with the Chinese leader this week.

Plus: Hurricane Melissa is just hours away from making a direct hit on Jamaica. We bring you the latest forecast on what's expected to be one of the most powerful storms in history.

And: Progressives and Democratic Socialists are hoping that their candidate can win not just the battle to be the Mayor of New York, but the broader fight for the soul of their party.

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Letitia James Pleads Not Guilty, Deems Charges ‘Revenge’

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 20:41:00 -0000

New York Attorney General Letitia James pled not guilty today to felony charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. After her first appearance on the defendant's side of the bench, James slammed the Justice Department being used as a tool of “revenge” by President Trump. Our coverage begins with CNN’s Kara Scannell.

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Early Voting, Trade Wars, and American Voices

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 19:11:00 -0000

It's the final stretch of early voting with a focus on political controversies and campaigning strategies across key states such as New Jersey, Virginia, and New York. Major political figures including Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Barack Obama are actively campaigning for various candidates. Discussions address Trump's influence in Republican campaigns amid charges of Islamophobia and rising healthcare costs. The script also delves into Trump's economic policies, including tariffs on Canada and an impending high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The government shutdown's impact, particularly on healthcare costs, is analyzed, with Republicans and Democrats deeply divided on negotiation strategies. An interview with Senator David McCormick discusses party positions and the challenges posed by the shutdown and rising living costs. The script concludes with an update on Elon Musk's conflict with Trump administration officials over leadership at NASA.

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Executive Overhaul

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 19:03:00 -0000

First: President Trump is bulldozing past critics and some preservationists to build an even bigger White house ballroom than originally planned. We have new details on the renovations, which are raising concerns even among some close aides.

Plus: We have breaking news on a historic gambling scheme involving 11 states and tens of millions of dollars, as well as a current NBA player and Hall of Fame coach.

And: "It's a show" is how one administration official is describing the push to hire thousands of ICE agents. That's part of brand new reporting on the president's immigration crackdown that you will hear exclusively on Inside Politics.

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Cashing In

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:23:00 -0000

First: President Trump wants payback ... literally. He's reportedly seeking $230 million from the Justice Department for prosecuting him. We've got brand new reaction from the House speaker.

Plus: Why are public figures suddenly dealing with Nazi-related skeletons not so deep in their closets? We break down how it's impacting the White House.

And: You'll hear from furloughed federal workers lining up at food banks struggling to pay their bills, while politicians in Washington can't even agree on when or whether to negotiate a way out of the shutdown.

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Stacking the Deck

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:20:00 -0000

First: We begin with a new move by Republicans to give the president exactly what he asked for: new congressional maps that could put the GOPon a glide path to keeping the House majority. We'll break down the executive pressure campaign that's leading to major changes in North Carolina today.

Plus: We have brand new reporting on the Trump Administration's deep concerns over the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Vice President Vance is on the ground right now with key American negotiators.

And: Taking a wrecking ball to the White House, the developer-in-chief is taking his disrupter status literally as he bulldozes his way to a $200 million ballroom of his dreams.

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America's Political Crossroads: Resistance, Loyalty, and Democratic Challenges

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:24:00 -0000

Massive national rallies against President Trump, deemed the 'Hate America Rally' by GOP leaders, emphasizing the increasing public resistance to Trump's second-term agenda. Discussion revolves around whether this is a fleeting vocal minority or a long-lasting movement ahead of significant elections. The GOP's discrediting efforts, including aggressive rhetoric from Trump and Republican leaders, are highlighted, alongside Trump's alarming social media response. The government shutdown debate escalates as Democrats and Republicans clash over funding and policy priorities, with mounting pressure on Senate Democrats. The script also touches on the controversial clemency of George Santos by Trump and implications for party dynamics. In addition, it discusses key gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, highlighting generational divides within the Democratic Party and strategic campaign moves. Lastly, it addresses backlash from Tea Party Republicans and MAGA supporters against Trump's foreign bailout, demonstrating internal GOP conflicts.

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Following Not-Guilty Plea, What's Next for Bolton?

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:27:00 -0000

First: Former National Security Advisor John Bolton pleads not guilty to 18 charges of mishandling classified information. What happens now to the Trump-insider- turned-political enemy?

Plus: We have brand-new reporting on how President Trump is weighing pressure from Putin on the key decision of whether to send Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine as President Zelensky heads to the White House to make his case.

And: We break down all the spite, the sparring and even some humor from the New York City mayoral debate and how it could potentially move the needle in a race with big national implications.

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Trump Issues Ultimatum on Putin

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:17:00 -0000

As today's show begins, President Trump says he's having a "lengthy conversation" with Vladimir Putin. Prior to getting on the horn with the Russian leader, Trump said he was prepared to give Putin an ultimatum: Hold serious peace talks or the US will give Ukraine Tomahawk long-range missiles with the capability to attack Moscow.

Also on today's show: Multiple sources are telling CNN the Justice Department will ask a federal grand jury today to indict former Trump National Security Advisor John Bolton. This would be the third indictment of the president's self-described political enemies in just three weeks.

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Supreme Stakes

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:15:00 -0000

First: We're following breaking news out of the High Court on a case that could reshape voting rights in America. We have new details from the bench where conservative signals were loud and clear.

Plus: A younger Democrat is using Joe Biden's campaign as his reason for challenging a 79-year-old Senate incumbent. We have the inside scoop on the growing divide between that party's old and new guard.

And: We have new exclusive reporting on the push to indict President Trump's self-perceived enemies. It involves a former top ally, diary entries and a throwback AOL account.

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Savoring Success

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:27:00 -0000

First: President Trump is back in the US, reveling in his massive diplomatic win overseas, even as multiple domestic controversies threaten to cut his victory lap short.

Plus: The Capitol deadlock enters its 14th day. Are Democrats willing to negotiate at all to end the government shutdown? House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins us to discuss.

And: Dana speaks to aa former hostage about the mix of joy and heartache the 20 people released by Hamas are likely experiencing as they adjust to their freedom.

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Israeli Hostages Freed

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:47:00 -0000

Every living man and woman held by Hamas terrorists is now free after a 738-day nightmare. We cover every aspect of the ceasefire agreement.

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Middle East Breakthrough: Hostage Release and Political Implications

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:47:00 -0000

The episode of 'Inside Politics Sunday,' hosted by Manu Raju, covers significant events including the imminent release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. President Trump's pivotal role in brokering the ceasefire deal and his upcoming visit to the Middle East are highlighted. The show delves into the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, the White House's layoffs, and the absence of Congress from Washington, featuring an interview with GOP Congressman Kevin Kiley. Additionally, the segment examines the upcoming gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia, shedding light on the potential ramifications for Trump and the Democrats. The episode concludes with a brief discussion on other political updates, including the health of former President Joe Biden and an accidental premature campaign announcement by Maine Governor Janet Mills.

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Bondi Indicts Another Trump 'Enemy'

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:32:00 -0000

First: New reporting reveals the president's Truth Social post demanding more prosecutions was meant for Pam Bondi's eyes only as her Justice Department indicts another official on that enemies list.

Plus: The Gaza ceasefire takes hold. Israeli hostages could be free this weekend.

And: The White House lashes out at the Nobel committee for not recognizing the president with the peace prize.

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Gaza Deal Imminent

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:21:00 -0000

As today's show begins we're waiting for President Trump to meet with his cabinet on what could be a watershed day for both his administration and global politics. Israel and Hamas are on the cusp of finalizing a deal that could end the two-year war in Gaza. CNN's extensive coverage begins with Jeremy Diamond in Tel Aviv.

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From Top Cop to Defendant

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:23:00 -0000

First: Former FBI Director James Comey pled not guilty this morning to federal charges pushed and celebrated by President Trump. We have new details on how Comey's lawyers plan to use the president's own words to try to dismiss the case altogether.

Plus: We'll break down the president's new threat to imprison Chicago leaders as National Guard troops are prepping just outside the city limits.

And: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins the show will be here to talk about the Democrats' shutdown strategy and how it's impacting you.

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Checks, Balances and Backlash

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:01:00 -0000

First: President Trump is facing a new lawsuit and judicial ruling over his push to send National Guard troops into American cities. We have new details on the White House plan to fight back and what it could mean for your community.

Plus: House Speaker Mike Johnson says the shutdown ball is in the Senate Democrats' court. Manu speaks to a Democratic Senator about his party's plans. ]

And: The highest court in the land is back on the bench for a new session. We'll break down why the court's key actions during the summer break may foreshadow this momentous term to come.

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Trump Authorizes National Guard Troops for Chicago

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 18:10:00 -0000

Is the clash in Illinois reaching a boiling point? As Republicans and Democrats dig in on a shutdown and the White House threatens mass layoffs who is getting cold feet.

Plus, back to the bench. The Supreme Court returns tomorrow to take on tariffs, guns and transgender athletes will they hand more power to the President.

Why is MAGA world upset over Bad Bunny playing the Super Bowl Half-Time show?

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The Sentencing of Sean "Diddy" Combs

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:37:00 -0000

Sean "Diddy" Combs is inside a Manhattan courtroom waiting to personally address the judge who will decide his fate. The rap mogul already spent more than a year behind bars and faces another decade or more for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The defense wants several people to speak on his behalf at today's hearing, but the prosecution says no victims will address the judge. CNN is inside the courtroom to bring you minute-by-minute updates throughout this hour.

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Who Blinks First?

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 19:39:00 -0000

First: The shutdown stalemate continues, and Democrats say they have no plans to give up on their demands on health care. They claim voters are on their side, but is that true? We have results from a brand new poll asking just that.

Plus: We have exclusive new CNN reporting on the president's point man on presidential power and how he plans to use the shutdown to slash the size of government even further.

And: Another top federal prosecutor loses his job not because of anything he did wrong, but apparently because of a false accusation from a far-right activist.

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Mike Johnson Addresses Shutdown Standstill

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:36:00 -0000

Negotiations to end the government shutdown remain at a standstill, meaning hundreds of thousands of people are getting furloughed, while others are working without pay. Joining us to discuss the stalemate is Speaker of the House Mike Johnson.

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Hegseth's Military Makeover

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:23:00 -0000

Addressing a rare gathering of top US military officials from around the world, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces new standards designed to eliminate "fat generals and admirals." And if his mandatory fitness tests means fewer women in the military, he says, "so be it." We analyze his comments as well as those from President Trump, joined by an Air Force veteran in Congress who just happens to be female.

Also on today's show: A government shutdown is just hours away and there is no sign that the two sides are even talking. The only thing crossing the aisle is blame.

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The Ultimate White House Double Header

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 17:40:00 -0000

First: As today's show begins, President Trump his holding the first of two high-takes negotiations that will have major repercussions both at home and abroad.

Plus: The Trump Administration announces plans to send troops to one of the bluest cities in one of the bluest states in the country. Democrats have already launched a legal counterstrike, but can they stop the president?

And: We're standing by for a news conference on the deadly attack on a Michigan church. Officials there may have new details on the killer's motive.

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Power Plays and Shutdown Standoffs

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 15:55:00 -0000

Host Manu Raju discusses the impending federal government shutdown with a panel of experts, highlighting President Trump’s meeting with congressional leaders and the policy changes Democrats are demanding in healthcare. The script also delves into Trump's retribution against political foes, his use of the Justice Department, and the broader implications for democratic norms. Additionally, it features an interview with Congressman Seth Moulton discussing potential primary challenges and the need for generational change in the Democratic Party. The script wraps up with insights into the growing number of politically independent voters and the implications for both parties.

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Trump On Comey Indictment: 'There Will Be Others'

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:26:00 -0000

First: President Trump delivers that ominous warning to his political opponents in the wake of James Comey's indictment. And he's already attacking the judge assigned to Comey's case.

Plus: Does either party have a plan to stop the government shutdown, now just four days away? Manu speaks with a Republican senator on the state of negotiations, or lack thereof.

And: President Trump is unleashing a new attack on Tylenol, telling pregnant moms and children to stay away. A doctor makes a house call to Inside Politics to give you the actual science-based facts on what's really safe for your family.

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Will Comey, a 'Sick and Bad Person,' be Indicted?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:53:00 -0000

Today's show begins following another post-meeting Oval Office presser by President Trump, this one following his get together with Turkey's leader Erdogan. We first focus on the potential indictment of former FBI chief James Comey. While Trump called him a "sick and bad person," we've learned that his Attorney General Pam Bondi has doubts about prosecuting him.

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Deadly Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:15:00 -0000

First: A shooter opens fire at an ICE facility in Dallas, killing two detainees in what the FBI calls "an act of targeted violence.

Plus: President Trump says he's not done on the Jimmy Kimmel front. We tell you about a new threat he's issuing against ABC.

And: Dana speaks to a lawmaker with the power to help strike a deal to keep the US federal government open.

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Trump vs. the World

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:44:00 -0000

First: President Trump used his speech to the United Nations to mock fellow world leaders and accuse the UN of being useless and toothless.

Plus: Jimmy Kimmel returns to late night. Did ABC bring him back because it values free speech or because it values profit?

And: Kamala Harris says if she could do it over again, she would have spent her 2024 campaign telling the country she was not Joe Biden.

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Out in the Open

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:21:00 -0000

First: President Trump publicly tells his attorney general she's not doing enough to target his self-declared political enemies. Top Democrats say it's yet one more step on the path towards dictatorship.

Plus: With just eight days left to avert a government shutdown, will Democrats ultimately choose confrontation or capitulation?

And: What Erika Kirk’s powerful speech at her husband's memorial means for her role as a major MAGA power broker.

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Political Tensions: Trump’s Demands and Harris’s New Book

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:20:00 -0000

This episode of Inside Politics Sunday, hosted by David Chalian, examines several key political developments. The program covers President Trump's directive to his Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political adversaries, including James Comey, Adam Schiff, and Letitia James, which represents an unprecedented use of presidential power. The show also touches on the political repercussions of Charlie Kirk's assassination, with significant White House attendance expected at his memorial. Additionally, prominent Democrats react to Vice President Kamala Harris' new book, which has sparked controversy within the party and among potential 2028 rivals. Other segments address the impact of Trump's policies on conservative voices, Ronald Reagan's legacy, and upcoming elections. The episode concludes with a preview of top political stories for the upcoming week, including a special election in Arizona, a meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and an announcement from the Trump administration on autism rates.

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Trump Issues Warning to TV Networks

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:54:00 -0000

First: President Trump puts the media on notice, threatening to consider revoking broadcast licenses for networks that give him "bad publicity." Is free speech in America under assault?

Plus: New excerpts from Kamala Harris's memoir detail a contentious conversation with Joe Biden right before her debate with Donald Trump.

And: CNN's John King talks to Texas voters about the Republican mission to gerrymander their way to victory in the 2026 midterms.

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Trump Praises ABC for Suspending Kimmel Show

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:35:00 -0000

First: President Trump is celebrating ABC's decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely while suggesting other late-night hosts should be next.

Plus: Dana speaks with a Republican congressman calling for the firing of anyone he thinks is celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder.

And: Kamala Harris says she really wanted Pete Buttigieg to be her running mate, but thought it was too risky to have an openly gay man on the ticket.

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Pivotal Patel Hearing

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:42:00 -0000

As today's show begins, FBI Director Kash Patel has been fielding questions from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee for nearly three hours now, defending his handling of the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk, the Jeffrey Epstein case, and accusations of turmoil at the agency he runs. CNN's Evan Perez is following all of these developments and joins us live.

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Trump Incites MAGA Base Following Kirk Killing

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:29:00 -0000

First: President Trump continues to use the Charlie Kirk killing to rally his MAGA base against the left while turning a blind eye to the far right's role in political violence.

Plus: The Trump Administration says it's reached a framework deal with China to keep TikTok running in the US. Does it address the national security threats Trump has previously cited?

And: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is endorsing Zohran Mamdani for Big Apple mayor.

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Crossroads of Power: Uniting a Fragmented Nation

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:59:00 -0000

The Inside Politics Sunday show, hosted by Raju Charlie, delves into the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, highlighting the United States' escalating political violence and the differing responses from leaders. The script discusses President Trump's aggressive rhetoric blaming the 'radical left' for the violence, contrasted with Utah Governor Spencer Cox's call for calm and moral clarity. Additionally, the show examines Trump's stance on Russia and NATO sanctions, criticized for appearing weak. Democratic Senator John Fetterman provides a critique of his party's current strategies, particularly regarding their handling of crime, immigration, and their response to Trump's administration. The show also previews Trump's upcoming state visit to the UK, emphasizing the ceremonious aspects of the trip.

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Police Capture, ID Suspect in Kirk Killing

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:52:00 -0000

The man police say murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is in custody. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is described as a high-achieving student from a small Utah suburb with no political party affiliation. Sources tell CNN Robinson's father recognized his son from FBI photos and told him to turn himself in. The father called a youth pastor to assist, and the pastor then called US marshalls.

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FBI Releases Photos of 'Person of Interest' in Kirk Killing

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:26:00 -0000

As today's show begins, there's been a critical development in the manhunt for the assassin who gunned down conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The FBI has just released images of a "person of interest" and asked for the public's help in identifying him.

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From In Sync to At Odds

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:18:00 -0000

First: In a new book, Kamala Harris reveals what she really thought about Joe Biden's reelection gamble, calling it "reckless" and accusing his inner circle of undermining her at every turn.

Plus: In a potential tinderbox moment for Europe, Poland shoots down Russian drones that crossed into its airspace more than a dozen times. The Polish prime minister says his country hasn't been this close to open conflict since World War II.

And: The highest court in the land has dealt Donald Trump a series of winning cards. But will they shuffle the deck when it comes to his sweeping tariffs? The president's desire to reshape the world economy hangs in the balance.

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A Seismic Strike

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:51:00 -0000

First: Israel carries out an attack aimed at Hamas leadership in Qatar, raising serious concerns about negotiations to end the war in Gaza and return the 48 hostages still being held captive.

Plus: The White House advises Americans not to believe their own eyes after the release of the now-infamous crude birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein seemingly signed by Donald Trump.

And: A new update to the annual jobs report shows the US economy added 911,000 fewer jobs in through March than initially estimated.

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West Wing Warning Shot

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:21:00 -0000

First: President trump is publicly taunting Democratic cities, hinting he could send federal troops to their zip codes as soon as this week. We have new reporting on what it could mean for Chicago and Boston.

Plus: Florida's top doctor says actual data did not factor into the decision to scrap the vaccine requirements in the Sunshine State for public schools, as even President Trump admits it may be a step too far.

And: Dana speaks with the author of a book about zoning laws that's sparked a political cult following. Is the abundance movement a blueprint for Democrats moving forward, or just a buzzword?

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Political Divide and Conquer: Inside the Democratic and GOP Struggles

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:20:00 -0000

This Sunday's episode discusses President Trump's influence on the New York mayoral race, the Democratic Party's struggle to unify behind their nominee, and the broader implications for upcoming elections. The panel of experts analyses the reluctance of Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to endorse the Democratic Socialist candidate Zoran Ani. The conversation shifts to Trump's strategies on immigration, crime, and the weakening economy, highlighting his controversial actions like deploying federal troops in American cities and his administration's attempts to influence local races. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott comments on the recent federal and state law enforcement dynamics in his city. The session also explores Trump's popularity despite economic issues and his polarizing public statements. The final segments cover the future of college sports legislation, particularly the NIL (name, image, likeness) issue, and its ramifications on student-athletes and the NCAA. The program concludes by teasing upcoming topics and guests for future episodes.

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Economic Storm Clouds

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:24:00 -0000

The White House is trying to downplay a dismal jobs report showing unemployment at a four-year high amid growing political fears the economy is running out of gas. President Trump blamed the alarming numbers on his economic nemesis, Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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Epstein Survivors Push Back Against Trump's 'Hoax' Claim

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:21:00 -0000

Today's show begins as President Trump, hosting the new president of Poland, is taking questions from reporters. He discussed a number of issues, including the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein files controversy, which he labeled a "Democratic hoax." Survivors of Epstein's abuse gathering at the Capitol virulently disagreed and once again demanded that the Justice Department release all the Epstein files.

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Checks and Balances

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:32:00 -0000

First: As today's show begins, we're following a major court ruling that could have big implications for President Trump's push to send US troops to blue cities across the country.

Plus: Congress reconvenes and a familiar scandal reignites, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers meets with some of Jeffrey Epstein's victims trying to force a vote demanding the DOJ release the files.

And: A 78 year old top democrat says Joe Biden's campaign sparked his decision to focus on generational change instead of reelection. But will other veteran lawmakers follow his lead and make room for new blood in their wounded party?

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Blue City Blitz

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:40:00 -0000

First: President Trump is threatening to deploy federal forces to Chicago this week. He claims his focus is combating crime and controlling immigration. But why only in Democratic zip codes?

Plus: Nine former CDC directors are joining forces to sound the alarm on what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is doing to the agency. They say it's "endangering every American's health."

And: Democrats are getting another chance to block President Trump's agenda. But can they agree on a playbook that also keeps the government's lights on?

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Trump's Expanding Executive Powers, CDC Upheaval, and the Battle for Congress

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Inside Politics Sunday, host Manu Raju delves into President Trump's aggressive measures, including the firing of key federal officials, defiance of governors, and sweeping use of the National Guard, which are testing the limits of executive power. The episode also examines the turmoil at the CDC, with RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance leading to the resignation of top officials. A panel of experts and former CDC officials discuss the impact on public health and trust. Additionally, the show explores the Democrats' prospects in upcoming Senate races, the redistricting battles in various states, and the potential political shifts that could arise from these challenges. Featuring insights from journalists and experts like Molly Ball, Mario Parker, Steven Collinson, and former Obama administration CDC director Tom Frieden, this episode provides detailed analysis on the current political landscape.

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Termination ... and Retaliation

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 17:29:00 -0000

First: Top leaders at key federal agencies are fighting back after President Trump sent his signature reality show message: You're fired! But now it is real life with real consequences for your wallet and your health.

Plus: We have exclusive new reporting on the Trump Administration's push to send hundreds of children in government custody back home to Guatemala. Multiple sources call the move unprecedented.

And: President Trump is removing Kamala Harris's Secret Service detail. Is this all about settling scores with a rival? We have the letter he personally signed.

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Another American City in Mourning

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:57:00 -0000

Minneapolis is in shock after yet another school shooting. This time, innocent children were gunned down as they sat praying in a church pew on the first week of school. An eight- and 10-year-old are dead, more than a dozen suffered injuries, and hundreds of children are left traumatized from witnessing a massacre in a place that was literally supposed to be a sanctuary. And we learned this morning that it could have been much worse. CNN's chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst John Miller has the latest.

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Deadly School Shooting in Minneapolis

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:29:00 -0000

Today's show begins following a press conference about the deadly school shooting in Minneapolis.

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Trump's Fed Firing Unprecedented ... and Maybe Illegal

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:22:00 -0000

Yesterday, President Trump took the unprecedented - and perhaps illegal - step of firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Today she responded by filing a lawsuit. Meanwhile, officials in Chicago and other cities are up in arms over the president's plan to send in the military to fight crime. Our coverage of these and other Trump controversies begins with CNN's Jeff Zeleny at the White House.

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More Executive Orders, More Criticism

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:10:00 -0000

Today's show begins as President Trump is holding yet another impromptu news conference in the Oval Office after signing more executive orders, including a ban on flag burning and the end of cashless bail. He also said he's ordered the Pentagon to train a specialized DC National Guard force that is "specifically trained and equipped to deal with public order issues." And he dismissed criticism that expanding his crackdown in DC to other cities is a classic strongman tactic. CNN's Jeff Zeleny breaks it all down for us from the White House.

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Political Showdown: Trump, Chicago, and the Military

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:42:00 -0000

This episode of Inside Politics Sunday, hosted by Manu Raja, delves into President Trump's controversial plan to deploy the military to Chicago to combat crime against the objection of local officials and analyses its implications. The discussion further explores the impact of these actions on Trump's political strategy, the potential ramifications for the upcoming midterm elections, and the political tug-of-war it creates. Additionally, the show talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and California ahead of the midterms, Trump's evolving stance on mail-in voting, and the potential influence on democracy. The episode also features an interview with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner from Maine, his views on his party's brand, and critiques of Senator Susan Collins. There is a highlighted discussion on Gavin Newsom's combative tactics against Trump on social media, his likely 2028 presidential bid, and the broader strategies at play within the Democratic Party. The show closes with a tribute to the New Orleans Saints' 2010 Super Bowl victory and its symbolic significance for the city post-Hurricane Katrina.

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Why Did FBI Search John Bolton's Home & Office?

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 19:56:00 -0000

First: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton's morning starts with a court-authorized search of his home and DC office. What were FBI agents looking for?

Plus: Is the country any closer to seeing what's inside the Epstein files? The House Oversight Committee chair says he'll have hundreds of documents from the Justice Department today.

And: Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints that a rate cut could be coming soon to stop the economy from stalling out.

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Blurred Lines

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 20:16:00 -0000

First: California plans to pass a new congressional map, but are Democrats making a mistake by joining the race to redraw the country? Former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins us to discuss.

Plus: Vice President Vance heads to a key congressional district in Georgia to pitch President Trump's signature by convincing voters it's good for what matters most to them: their wallets.

And: New analysis on voter registration highlights deep trouble for the Democratic brand, as America looks several shades more red.

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Power-Grab Politics

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:15:00 -0000

First: Texas Democrats think up a new tactic to try to block the GOP-led redistricting effort, as state lawmakers could pass it in the coming hours. While in California, that state's legislature there gavels in to try to push their own map proposal.

Plus: Elon Musk reportedly is backing away from his idea to start a new political party. And the reason why might be JD Vance.

And: To the delight of some Democrats but the chagrin of others, California Governor Gavin Newsom, is now playing the role of Donald Trump on social media. Newsom says he's trying to make a very specific point.

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Diplomatic Double Speak

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:36:00 -0000

Ukraine's future hinges on President Trump's word and shifting tone. One moment he's pledging support to President Zelensky and the fight for his country's survival. The next Trump seems to be reading from the Russian playbook.

Also on today's show: Republicans are barreling ahead with their power grab now that Democrats are back in the Lone Star State. So what was the point of the latter's 15-day absence there? Dana speaks with one member of the legislature there.

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Trump to Welcome Zelensky, European Leaders to White House

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:30:00 -0000

As today's Inside Politics begins, top European leaders are about to arrive in Washington for a pivotal meeting with President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. More than three years after Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, the stakes could not be higher for that sovereign democracy.

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Geopolitical Tensions: From Ukraine to Washington

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:33:00 -0000

Jeff Zeleny hosts this Sunday's edition. President Trump's implications in US-Russia relations, the stakes for Ukraine’s President Zelensky ahead of a crucial meeting with Trump and European leaders, and the geopolitical tension surrounding Ukraine's conflict with Russia. The segment also explores US domestic politics, focusing on redistricting efforts in California and Texas, with insights from reporters and political analysts on how these moves might redefine the landscape for upcoming midterm elections. Additionally, the show delves into Trump's law and order narrative, positioning around crime in DC, and touches on the historical diplomatic significance of Alaska in US-Russia relations.

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Trump & Putin, Face to Face

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:50:00 -0000

Jake Tapper steers the Inside Politics ship today live from Anchorage, where President Trump is scheduled to touch down for his historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and try to end the Russia-Ukraine war Trump vowed to end within the first 24 hours of his second term. Today will be their very first face- to-face meeting in more than six years, and potentially the most consequential.

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Managing Expectations

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:15:00 -0000

First: The White House and the Kremlin are gearing up for what could be a defining moment in global diplomacy, as both President Trump and Putin get a head start on tomorrow's psychological chess with new public comments this morning.

Plus: President Trump is ramping up his federal police takeover of Washington DC, putting more national guardsmen on duty and expanding the mission to round the clock enforcement.

And: Two political titans of the Obama years join us for a strategy session on the question plaguing their party: What is the Democrat's path back to power?

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Trump Spews at Kennedy Center

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:49:00 -0000

We begin today's show during another lengthy, wide-ranging press conference by President Trump, this one coming after he announced the latest Kennedy Center honorees. Our in-depth analysis of his comments begins with CNN's Kristen Holmes.

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Capitol Crime Busters

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:49:00 -0000

First: President Trump says his unprecedented takeover of the Washington, DC police could extend to other cities across the country. But is the new White House push. about public protection or political posturing? Or maybe both?

Plus: The Texas House just failed to meet a quorum for the fifth time in a row as the Republican governor warns redistricting is inevitable.

And: The president picks a MAGA loyalist to run the nation's most important economic statistics agency, leaving Wall Street questioning whether crucial data can still be taken at face value.

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Trump Announces DC Police Takeover

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 19:47:00 -0000

As today's show gets underway, we are following breaking news regarding a remarkable moment in US history. President Trump has just announced plans to take over law enforcement in the District of Columbia by putting Washington DC police under federal control and deploying nearly 1,000 national guard troops to the capital's streets.

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Trump's Meeting With Putin Sparks Fears iIn U.S. and Ukraine

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 18:30:00 -0000

Trump, set to meet with Putin this week. Trump allies look to hold house by redrawing maps beyond Texas. Has RFK Jr. lived up to the vaccine promises he made to Congress?

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Texas Dems Face Deadline To Return

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:01:00 -0000

First: Texas Democrats who left the state in protest face a deadline to get back to the capital. If they don't the Texas attorney general says he'll seek a court order to fire them.

Plus: She prosecuted President Trump and now his Justice Department may prosecute her. The DOJ subpoenas Letitia James, looking for information about her case against the Trump Organization.

And: We introduce you to the biggest company you may never have heard of. It's worth more than Disney, Mcdonald's or Bank of America. And it just signed a $10 billion contract with the Pentagon.

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The Economy Gets an Extreme Makeover

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 17:34:00 -0000

First: The US puts a patchwork of tariffs on nearly every major trading partner. The markets are shrugging. But will your wallet be shrinking?

Plus: Will GOP attempts to gain seats in the House through redistricting spread to other Republican-led states?

And: John King is back on the road in an Arizona heat wave to take the temperature on a potential midterm flashpoint.

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'Active Shooter' in Georgia

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:41:00 -0000

As today's show begins, we're following breaking news out of Georgia, where the US Army's Fort Stewart is in lockdown for an active shooter situation. CNN's Isabel Rosales begins our coverage from Atlanta.

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The Scandal that won't Quit

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:42:00 -0000

First: President Trump is desperate to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein saga engulfing his administration. But even his own party is helping to keep it front and center. We have breaking news on the House Republican push for answers.

Plus: The political firestorm in Texas is exploding across the country as Democrats declare war on the GOP push to deliver the president more seats in Congress ahead of the midterm elections. But what's their actual plan?

And: Bernie Sanders, Elon Musk, and the Pope ... we break down a new poll showing where they land on the popularity charts.

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Texas Can't Hold 'Em

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 17:57:00 -0000

First: Texas Democrats have fled the state in a last-ditch effort to block a Republican gerrymander. But is this a strategy or a stunt?

Plus: The White House is trying to justify President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because he did not like Friday's jobs report. But contrary to what they say, numbers don't lie.

And: We have brand new CNN reporting on far-right activist Laura Loomer's role playing the administration's "loyalty enforcer" and who she wants to get fired next. >>

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Emboldened Trump Lashes Out Amid Signs of Resistance

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0000

First: Popping off. An emboldened President Trump reshuffles the global economy. What's his next target?

Plus: Democratic dreams. What's giving the party hope as it tries to retake power? And how far will they go to block a takeover in Texas? I go one on one with Senator Cory Booker who says his fellow lawmakers need to do more.

And: Camp democracy. As Trump's cuts mount, fired federal workers bring their kids to Congress.

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Economic Goosebumps

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:05:00 -0000

First: A dismal jobs report delivers a gut punch to the White House as it tries to sell the president's new sweeping tariffs. We'll bring you the latest from Wall Street as the double whammy shakes investor confidence.

Plus: Will the real Democratic leader please stand up? Kamala Harris says she is not going back in the system, but does not name a single person leading her party. Is it a political strategy or a sign of growing Democratic chaos?

And: It's one of the marquee matchups of the year, but President Trump still has not endorsed the Republican nominee for Virginia's next governor. Why not? The candidate herself is Ranu's guest.

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Full Speed Bargaining

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:33:00 -0000

The US reaches a trade deal with Mexico, while dozens of other countries have just 12 hours left to reach an agreement with the Trump Administration or face steep tariff hikes. Will the president's gamble make the US rich, as he claims, or leave American consumers paying the price.

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Leaving No Stone Unturned

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:45:00 -0000

First: Senate Democrats have a new strategy to keep the Jeffrey Epstein scandal front and center. But will a century-old law actually force the DOJ to release the files?

Plus: We're getting the first look at the Texas GOP's push to redraw the congressional map in their favor. How will this change the midterm math?

And: Wolf speaks with a 26-year-old hoping to unseat a 78-year-old Capitol Hill veteran about the push to infuse fresh energy into their struggling party.

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A Maze of Challenges

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:12:00 -0000

First: President Trump says he's headed back home to "put out fires all over the world." But will the seemingly never-ending Jeffrey Epstein scandal be the flame that defies all containment?

Plus: According to New York City's mayor, the gunman who opened fire in a busy Manhattan office building had a suicide note expressing grievances with the NFL. We get the latest New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

And: Joe Rogan endorses Democrat James Talarico in ruby-red Texas. Is he a living oxymoron or the future of his party? He joins the show.

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Swirling Crises Follow Trump to Scotland on Pivotal Week

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 23:39:00 -0000

First: In the rough. As President Trump tees off overseas, he faces urgent questions about a major tariff deadline and deepening starvation in Gaza. Will he make any progress?

Plus: No end in sight. As Trump tries to put miles between him and the Epstein saga, could a new tactic by his team backfire? A conservative congressman who's pushing for more information, Eric Burlison joins me live.

And: Shake-up. A big win for Democrats as they try to take back Congress. Can they overcome the odds?

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The Plot Thickens

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 21:25:00 -0000

First: The number two at the DOJ, who just happens to be President Trump's former defense attorney, is behind closed doors with Jeffrey Epstein's convicted accomplice for the second day in a row. The president now refuses to rule out a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell.

Plus: Democrats are trying to use the Epstein scandal as political ammunition, accusing Republicans of a coverup while running ads targeted at vulnerable GOP districts.

And: The FCC greenlights SkyDance's acquisition of Paramount just days after it canceled a top Trump critic's popular late night show and weeks after paying a $16 million legal settlement that Democrats say reeks of corruption.

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From Doubt to Disasters

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:42:00 -0000

CNN has learned a crucial reason why President Trump has changed his tune on the Jeffrey Epstein case: He now knows his name is in the so-called Epstein Files. While that does not implicate him in any crime, it certainly raises questions of a coverup.

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Trump Deflects Epstein Questions, Stokes Democratic Conspiracies

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:36:00 -0000

Today's show begins just after President Trump holds another impromptu press conference at the White House while meeting with the Philippine president, who's in Washington to negotiate a trade deal. Asked about the Justice Department's request to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, the sole living person convicted in the Jeffrey Epstein case, he replied, "That sounds appropriate," but then quickly shifted to talking about former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and the Russia investigation, and then accused Democratic Senator Adam Schiff of committing crimes.

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Is Trump Playing Distraction Chess?

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:41:00 -0000

First: President Trump floods social media with dozens of posts about former President Obama, the Washington Commanders and even a head-spinning video of a woman tossing a snake. But can any of it redirect the spotlight from the Jeffrey Epstein saga?

Plus: A federal judge is hearing arguments in Harvard's effort to reverse the White House's decision to block more than $2 billion in federal funding. CNN is inside the courtroom to bring you all the developments.

And: We have new reporting on how Secretary of State Rubio has become one of the most powerful people in President Trump's inner circle ... and his strategy to stay there.

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As Trump Hits Six-Month Mark, Epstein Saga Sparks MAGA Crisis

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:14:00 -0000

First: MAGA revolt. President Trump faces the fallout over Epstein. Will his latest moves satisfy his base? Or are they digging in for a fight?

Plus: Six months in. Trump is taking action on his campaign promises. So why are Americans souring on his approach? We have brand new polling.

And: Texas hold up. As Democrats accuse Texas Republicans of stealing seats to hold the House. CNN’s Manu Raju goes one-on-one with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. New reporting on Democrats' plans to counterattack.

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Epstein & Trump: The Plot Thickens

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:57:00 -0000

First: We have new details from the Wall Street Journal on the friendship that once existed between President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Trump says the WSJ story isn't true and has asked the Justice Department to release new information about the Epstein case.

Plus: We have new details of potential 2028 presidential hopefuls making their way into some early primary states to make early impressions with voters.

And: CBS says money is the reason why it has canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." But many think is just another troubling sign of big media companies looking to avoid antagonizing the president.

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Not Turning the Page

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:57:00 -0000

First: The Epstein outrage cycle shows no signs of letting up after the Justice Department fired a top prosecutor in the case, who also happens to be the daughter near the top of the president's enemies list.

Plus: We have brand new CNN polling that shows Democrats can't wait to vote in next year's midterms. It's an enthusiasm advantage that could pay dividends for the party, except for another unusual finding in our poll.

And: Will Bert and Ernie have to get a third roommate to help cover the rent now that the Senate just cut off funding for public broadcasting?

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Trump Claims Dems 'Duped' GOP About Epstein

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 18:28:00 -0000

Responding to a question about the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein controversy, President Trump claims Republicans "got duped by the Democrats" and attacks his own supporters for questioning AG Pam Bondi's assertion that there is no "client list" nor conspiracy surrounding Epstein's death.

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Do Americans Believe Their Government Regarding Jeffrey Epstein?

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:06:00 -0000

First: We bring you brand new CNN polling on the Jeffrey Epstein saga. Do Americans think their government is hiding something?

Plus: President Trump's plan to take apart the Department of Education gets a thumbs up from the Supreme Court. It means the department could be virtually eliminated without permission from Congress.

And: Democrats in Arizona will pick a candidate to replace a 77-year-old congressman who died in office. Will it be a Gen Z with a big social media presence who just barely meets the age threshold?

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MAGA Revolt

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:59:00 -0000

First: President Trump says there's nothing to see here on Jeffrey Epstein, but many in his base aren't buying it after he and some top officials spent years telling supporters that Epstein's death is at the center of a massive conspiracy.

Plus: The president says he's losing patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin. And this time he says he will back up those words with weapons.

And: After brutal election losses, what is the Democrat party's path back from the wilderness? Dana asks a man who masterminded multiple Democratic comebacks over the past 30 years.

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Trump Nears Six-Month Mark Amid Immigration Crackdown & MAGA Divide

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:04:00 -0000

First: Crisis control. As President Trump nears six months in office, he threatens new tariffs and ramped-up ICE raids. But amid backlash to his bill and a MAGA world mutiny, can the president take back the narrative?

And: Survivor. One year after he was shot, how has the assassination attempt shaped Trump? A new book has fresh details on that fateful day.

Plus: Exclusive. As Trump hits the road to sell his new law, CNN’s Manu Raju caught up with Senator Lisa Murkowski facing heat for her vote.

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Trumps on the Ground

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:27:00 -0000

First: The president and the first lady are on their way to a state ravaged by flooding. They'll arrive to pressing questions about vacancies inside the National Weather service and about red tape slowing federal help.

Plus: A candidate's wife shakes up an important primary by dropping a bomb about filing for divorce. She did it on social media, citing biblical grounds.

And: It's a bird. It's a plane. It's MAGA's latest culture war obsession: the new "Superman" movie.

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Deflections and Delays

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:53:00 -0000

First: CNN has learned that the homeland security secretary waited a full 72 hours to sign off on a request for more first responders to the deadly Texas flooding.

Plus: A couple of days after President Trump publicly turned on Vladimir Putin, he threatens Brazil with massive tariffs if they don't stop a "witch hunt" targeting the country's former leader.

And: The authors of a new, revealing look at the presidential race that captivated the world join us to talk about new details, including Donald Trump's belief that in another life, he and Joe Biden may have been golfing buddies.

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Fury in Texas

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:47:00 -0000

First: First responders are searching for at least 160 people still missing since Friday's flood. Meanwhile, we have new details about the real-time response to the disaster.

Plus: Russia unleashes on Ukraine after President Trump explained why he restarted weapons shipments to Kyiv.

And: Bill Nye "The Science Guy" is spending the day lobbying on the Hill, warning about funding cuts to NASA and real life consequences of climate change.

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A milestone of the Worst Kind

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 19:27:00 -0000

First: The number of dead in Texas floods eclipses 100 families grappling with immeasurable loss. Could anything have been done to save their loved ones?

Plus: In a made-for-TV moment, President Trump is touted as a peacemaker while he defies his MAGA base by sending weapons to fuel a far-flung war.

And: While the calendar reads 2025, the California's governor's travels today send a message about 2028.

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Deadly Texas Flood Disaster

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:29:00 -0000

Politics is taking a back seat to the harrowing and devastating flooding disaster as the hope for a Texas miracle wanes. Rescue crews are trying to outrun the rain and find survivors clinging to life before floodwaters can descend on central Texas again. The death toll sits at 89, making it one of the most destructive floods in the United States in the past 100 years.

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Rescuers Race to Find Victims in Texas Floods

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:47:00 -0000

CNN’s Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny and CNN’s Boris Sanchez cover the devastating flash flooding in central Texas. Sanchez is on the ground in Hunt, Texas. Hear from Texas officials who provide an update on the deadly flooding. Plus, President Trump signs a Texas disaster declaration.

And, the midterm elections are 16 months away, but President Trump's mega bill is already shaping the competitive races that will help decide control of Congress. Will his legislation help Republicans or Democrats?

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A Star Spangled Win

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 17:32:00 -0000

President Trump is getting exactly what he wanted this Independence Day, signing his mega MAGA bill into law at a huge celebration. His tax cuts got extended. He got more money for defense and immigration. But will Republicans pay a political price for Medicaid and SNAP cuts?

Plus, two top politicians join us with two totally different takes on the big beautiful bill. Republican Congressman Mike Lawler calls it a historic tax relief bill. Democratic. Governor Wes Moore says it's a heartless assault on the American people.

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The Mic is Still Hot

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 17:34:00 -0000

As today show begins, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is in his seventh hour of a marathon speech delaying a vote on President Trump's big beautiful bill. Meanwhile, President Trump holds a crucial phone call with Vladimir Putin just two days after the US announced a pause in certain weapons shipments to Ukraine.

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'Diddy' Found Guilty of Prostitution

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:27:00 -0000

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is found guilty of two counts of prostitution but is acquitted of the more severe charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. 12 New York jurors delivered the bombshell verdict after 13 hours of deliberations. CNN's Laura Coates and Kara Scannell have been covering this case since the beginning. They join the show to explain the ramifications of the verdict and give us a sense of what it was like in the courtroom.

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The Senate's Big Beautiful Vote

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:34:00 -0000

As today show begins, the Senate, after at least 27 hours in the chamber, is holding the final vote on President Trump's massive agenda bill. Majority Leader John Thune has just said he hopes they will have the votes. (Spoiler alert: They do.) CNN's Lauren Fox kicks off our coverage.

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Senate Soapbox

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:56:00 -0000

First: Senate Democrats are gearing up for what's essentially open mic night on Capitol Hill as they rail against the president's "big, beautiful bill" with endless amendments. Republicans hope to get the massive legislation to the Oval Office by President Trump's self-imposed July 4th deadline.

Plus: Just hours after getting berated by the president for saying he won't vote in favor of the big, beautiful bill, North Carolina GOP Senator Thom Tillis announces he won't seek reelection, setting up what could be a nail biter of a race in a crucial swing state.

And: The fate of Sean "Diddy" Combs' is now officially in the hands of 12 New Yorkers. CNN is inside and outside the courthouse to bring you all the breaking details from his sex trafficking trial.

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Trump Agenda Clears Key Hurdle In Dramatic Late-Night Vote

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 02:02:00 -0000

First: Make or break. After a late night of arm twisting, the Trump agenda clears a key hurdle. But with the July 4th deadline just days away, can badly divided Republicans seal the deal? My panel joins me with the very latest from Capitol Hill.

Plus: Identity crisis. Political shockwaves after a Big Apple bombshell. But as Democrats divide over a new messenger, is this the Democrats' future or downfall?

And: Extreme makeover, White House edition.

And: RFK Jr. shifts vaccine policy.

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Full Court Press

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:35:00 -0000

The Trump Administration is laser focused on telling Americans that the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities were an unequivocal success, even as questions remain about whether the regime's capabilities were actually eliminated.

Plus: Republicans are running out of time to get their massive policy bill over the finish line by July 4th. So today the president is bring food delivery drivers and border agents to the White House to pressure GOP lawmakers still hesitant to support it.

And: Democrats are racing to understand NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's rise from obscurity and whether he will help or hurt their efforts to win back power next year.

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Battle Damage Assessment

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:56:00 -0000

First: President Trump insists the US strikes on Iran "obliterated" the regime's nuclear capabilities. But he also concedes it may be too early to really know how much was destroyed.

Plus: In the New York Democratic mayoral primary, a 33-year-old Democratic Socialist toppled the former governor, not to mention many others in the party's establishment. Is it a one-off upset or a blueprint for progressives moving forward?

And: The president nominated his former personal lawyer and enforcer for a seat on the federal bench. We're tracking a key Senate hearing as he tries to convince senators he can be fair and impartial on the bench.

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How Long Will The Ceasefire Hold?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:54:00 -0000

As today's show begins, we're following a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran brokered by President Trump, who's about to land in the Netherlands for a summit with America's NATO allies. He's already taking a victory lap after a turbulent and potentially transformative 48 hours that rocketed through fear of world war to a stunning diplomatic announcement to a barrage of fire and apparently back to a truce.

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A Battlefield of Unknowns

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 17:50:00 -0000

First: The world is bracing for Iran's next move as the country warns the US will pay for bombing three of its key nuclear facilities. US officials are racing to assess the damage and determine if Iran still is a nuclear threat.

Plus: President Trump is floating the idea of regime change to "make Iran great again." The White House claims he's raising a question, but it underscores the crucial concern across the political spectrum: How does this all end?

And: Wall Street is zeroing in on the Strait of Hormuz amid growing fear Iran could retaliate by disrupting that essential shipping lane, which would send oil prices through the roof.

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Trump: U.S. Strikes on Iran a “Spectacular Military Success”

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 02:13:00 -0000

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer joins Manu Raju to discuss the United States’ attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities.

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Trump Gives Peace a Chance

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:50:00 -0000

Anderson Cooper again joins Manu Raju for a special edition of Inside Politics as we bring you the latest of the Israel-Iran conflict. As today's show beings, President Trump is huddling with his national security team after declaring a two-week pause, delaying a decision on striking Iran for another two weeks as diplomats meet in Geneva in what feels like a last-ditch bid for a ceasefire.

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Bracing for War?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 18:09:00 -0000

Is a US military strike on Iran imminent? A source tells CNN President trump has reviewed attack plans but is holding off for now to see if Tehran is willing to back away from its nuclear program. Meanwhile, an Iranian missile strikes a hospital in the southern part of Israel, prompting the Israeli defense minister to say Iran's supreme leader cannot be "allowed to exist," calling him a "modern Hitler." Anderson Cooper joins the show live from Tel Aviv.

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What Will Trump Do?

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:30:00 -0000

In this special edition of Inside Politics, Wolf Blitzer and Erin Burnett bring you the very latest on the Israel-Iran conflict. Among the big questions: What will President Trump do?

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An Oval Office Reckoning

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:33:00 -0000

First: President Trump is on the cusp of the most important decision he's made to date as Commander in Chief. Will the US join Israel in seeking to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities? The vice president just issued a remarkable new statement clearly aimed at MAGA opponents to American assistance in Iran.

Plus: CNN has new reporting on what the US intelligence community is saying about Israel's justification for striking Iran in the first place. Dana discusses that with the Israeli ambassador to the US.

And: Democrats in Minnesota say Republican Senator Mike Lee has made a horrific situation even worse with his social media posts about the state lawmakers gunned down in their homes.

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Converging Crises

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:04:00 -0000

First: President Trump is meeting with top US allies on the world stage amid crucial flashpoints on trade, immigration, and the new wave of strikes between Israel and Iran.

Plus: Officials are struggling with how to keep public leaders safe after two Minnesota lawmakers were gunned down in their homes. We take you live to a press conference, where chilling new details are revealed.

And: Exactly 10 years ago today, a reality TV star rode down that golden escalator at Trump Tower to announce his presidential campaign. We're reconvening the people who brought you that news about the wild, norm-shattering decade that would follow.

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Manhunt Underway In Shootings Of Minnesota Lawmakers

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:54:00 -0000

First: Shocking killings. The shooting of two lawmakers jolts an uneasy nation. What's the latest on the manhunt? Minnesota Senator Tina Smith joins me live.

Plus: On edge. Israel and Iran trade unprecedented blows. But as the fighting rages on, can the U.S. prevent a wider war.

And: Split screen. Trump gets his parade as his military crackdown sparks nationwide protests. Can Democrats seize the moment?

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Israel Launches Historic Assault on Iran

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:58:00 -0000

Israel warns it's unprecedented attack on Iran is not over and says it used 200 warplanes to strike well over 100 targets in a massive and highly covert operation intended to decapitate Iran's nuclear capabilities. Iran's supreme leader promises Israel will face severe punishment after several top military leaders and nuclear scientists were killed in the strikes.

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The Deportation Divide

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:27:00 -0000

First: We're following the showdowns on the streets, the halls of Congress and the federal courthouse as protesters, lawmakers and top Democratic governors sound off on the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown.

Plus: Is it big and beautiful or a bust? We have exclusive new reaction to President Trump's massive domestic policy bill from the voters who helped put him back in the Oval Office

And: Officials fear more than 200 people are dead after a Boeing flight bound for London crashed into a residential area in western India.

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Immigration Protests Spread

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 19:10:00 -0000

We're now seeing a tidal wave of protests across the country over resident Trump's deportation policies. They've spread from Los Angeles to other major cities including Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York. And the primarily peaceful protesters are enraged and horrified that ICE officials are ramping up the speed and magnitude of their arrests, all to meet White House quotas. Multiple sources tell CNN that agents have been instructed to search anywhere and everywhere for undocumented immigrants.

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Pictures and Political Opportunity

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:42:00 -0000

First: President Trump pats himself on the back after ordering marines to a major American city. But Democrats accuse Trump of abusing both his power and the military itself, and acting like an authoritarian.

Plus: New Jersey voters go to the polls after the most expensive primary ever for the Garden State.

And: RFK Jr. fires a group of scientists whose job is to keep America's vaccines safe.

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Send in the Troops

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:02:00 -0000

First: After three days of protests in California against his deportation policies, President Trump sends in the National Guard - against the wishes of the governor, who says the state plans to sue.

Plus: Elon Musk deletes his harshest anti-Trump posts and applauds the president's National Guard deployment. Is it an attempt to get back in Trump's good graces?

And: More than 300 NIH workers say the Trump Administration is politicizing health, and lives are hanging in the balance.

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Trump Deploys National Guard To L.A. Amid Immigration Protests

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 01:05:00 -0000

First: California clashes. Trump deploys the National Guard to crack down on immigration protests. As sources say the president could cut funding for the Golden State. How will this end?

And: Breakup. Trump's feud with Elon Musk threatens his coalition. Can the president's agenda survive the onslaught? Congressman Mike Lawler joins us live.

Plus: Election night. What will the first big primaries in Trump's second term tell us about how voters feel.

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Trump Tells Us Why He Won't Call Elon

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:55:00 -0000

First: We have brand new reporting on one of the most epic and heated breakups in the history of politics. Dana spoke to President Trump this morning about why he has no plans to call his former first buddy Elon.

Plus: Will this big, not-so-beautiful breakup help or hurt Trump's massive tax and spending bill? We're watching the signals today on Capitol Hill, where Republicans feel stuck in the middle of a billionaire's brawl.

And: Attempting a Sunshine State switcheroo, Republican congressman David Jolly talks about his bid to become the first Democrat in three decades to lead what is now ruby red Florida.

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A Bromance Unravels

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:13:00 -0000

Today's show begins immediately following President Trump's remarks at a White House meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It's been a busy day for Trump, who spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and made his first public remarks about Elon Musk after the Tesla founder blasted the president's "big beautiful bill." To no one's surprise, Trump is "disappointed" in his former DOGE bro.

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A Chorus of Complaints

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:35:00 -0000

First: Moderates, MAGA hardliners, even first buddy Elon Musk are attacking President Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill just as a brand new congressional report on its price tag complicates the president's pitch.

Plus: We have new reporting on the House GOP push to launch new investigations into the Biden family.

And: Could Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's erasing the name of a gay rights pioneer off a Navy ship be the start of a fleet-wide overhaul?

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Pumping Up the Pressure

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:59:00 -0000

First: President Trump is working the phones and his beloved Truth Social account, trying to persuade skeptical Senate Republicans to fall in line behind his mega bill to cut taxes and slash spending. But he's giving them a deadline that sounds almost impossible to meet.

Plus: Sources tell CNN that the president is complaining that the Supreme Court justices he nominated aren't fully supporting his agenda. We have new reporting on why much of the fury has zeroed in on Amy Coney Barrett.

And: How can Democrats persuade voters to trust them again with power? Jon Lovett of Pod Save America and Sarah Longwell of the Bulwark have a few ideas, and they're never shy about sharing them.

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Gripped by Hate

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:53:00 -0000

First: The FBI is investigating a horrifying attack on Jews in Colorado as a terror attack after a man allegedly screaming "Free Palestine!" set people on fire who were marching to support the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas.

Plus: Tim Walz says Democrats still licking their wounds need to take a page from the Trump playbook by getting "a little meaner."

And: America's extreme weather command centers have been gutted by deep DOGE budget cuts. Will it leave the public in danger?

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Trump's Lightning-Fast Approach Hits Major Speed Bumps

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:25:00 -0000

First: Reality check. President Trump pops off, as he fends off checks on his power. And as Republicans get an earful, are more cuts coming?

And: Digging out. As Democrats look to 2028, a brand new CNN poll this hour on the challenges ahead. And as a blue state shifts towards Trump, what is the winning path for Democrats? We're live with Congressman Josh Gottheimer, who's running for governor.

Plus: Whiplash. Are RFK Jr.'s personal views impacting your access to health care?

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Checks and Imbalances

Fri, 30 May 2025 17:28:00 -0000

First: President Trump launches an all-out attack on the judiciary branch for ruling against his policies on the same day the Supreme Court hands his administration a win. We have brand new reaction from a top Trump adviser

Plus: The White House is blaming "formatting issues" after the Make America Healthy Again team released a report on children's well being citing studies that don't exist.

And: Why can't the American people vote on having a military parade that will cost more than $40 million? That is one of many questions that our audience asked that we try to answer in today's show

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Caps, Gowns and a Gavel

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:38:00 -0000

First: We're following the collision of Harvard's graduation and a key court case in President Trump's spiraling war with the country's oldest university. We'll tell you what the judge just decided.

Plus: The Trump Administration is claiming Americans are "living under a judicial tyranny" after a panel of federal judges ruled the president overstepped when issuing most of his sweeping tariffs.

And: Elon Musk is hanging up the chainsaw after a tumultuous 128 days attempting to gut the federal government. A journalist digging into the DOGE receipts joins us to report what the richest man in the world is leaving behind.

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Pardon Power

Wed, 28 May 2025 18:16:00 -0000

First: Donald Trump is aggressively using the power of the pardon to let loyalists off the hook, especially conservatives he claims - baselessly - were pursued by the Biden Justice Department for political reasons. The latest example: a reality TV couple convicted in a $30 million fraud scheme.

Plus: Trump is clearly getting fed up with Vladimir Putin's seeming unwillingness to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. But will the president actually punish Russia?

And: John King talks with Trump supporters in Allentown, Pennsylvania to get their take on the president's trade war. Do these voters really think the president will bring manufacturing back as he's promising?

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Trump Turns the Screws

Tue, 27 May 2025 17:30:00 -0000

First: President Trump tells his government to cancel all contracts with Harvard, his latest move in a full-frontal assault on America's most prestigious university.

Plus: Canada invites the British king to open parliament, sending a clear message about Canadian sovereignty after President Trump's talk of pushing the US border all the way to Quebec.

And: What will New York's state of mind tell us about former governor Andrew Cuomo's latest political bid?

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Trump Calls Putin 'Crazy' After Russian Attacks

Mon, 26 May 2025 18:28:00 -0000

Reacting to Russia's most extensive air attacks yet against Ukraine, President Trump says Vladimir Putin has "gone absolutely crazy." The Kremlin responded by calling Trump's response "emotional overload." We explore this new back-and-forth after bringing you the president's Memorial Day remarks from Arlington National Cemetary.

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Trump Ramps Up Unprecedented Use Of Presidential Power

Mon, 26 May 2025 03:05:00 -0000

First: Strong-armed. President Trump attacks his political enemies, and swipes at Apple, as he forces his agenda through Congress. Will the GOP face a reckoning?

Plus: X'ed out. Elon Musk's time in government winds down. As he pulls back from politics, how have Musk's cuts reshaped America?

And. Out cold. More lawmakers caught napping, while Trump's bill advanced in the dead of night.

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Campus Counterstrike

Fri, 23 May 2025 17:47:00 -0000

First: A federal judge just blocked the Trump Administration from banning Harvard from enrolling international students. This comes on the heels of the school filing a suit over the ban. What next?

Plus: We have another sudden twist in the Trump trade roller coaster. The president this morning threatened the European Union with a 50% tariff on all goods. Will it jumpstart negotiations with crucial allies or just rattle the markets?

And: 80-plus years after paying the ultimate sacrifice in fighting Nazis, Jewish World War II veterans are finally receiving the burials that reflect their faith. Dana traveled to Italy to witness the sacred ceremonies.

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Trump Triumphs

Thu, 22 May 2025 17:37:00 -0000

First: It was a nail biter with a whole lot of cliffhangers, but House Republicans were ultimately able to eke out a win for the president, delivering a mega MAGA bill that will bring drastic changes to people's lives across the country.

Plus: Why won't the White House reveal which deep-pocketed crypto investors won a meal with the president tonight? We'll break down the lack of transparency with President Trump's new moneymaking venture.

And: The FBI is investigating a targeted attack after two Israeli embassy staffers were shot and killed outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, allegedly by a man who yelled "Free Palestine!" Dana speaks to one of the country's top leaders in combating antisemitism.

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This Could Get Awkward

Wed, 21 May 2025 17:47:00 -0000

First: President Trump is welcoming his South African counterpart to the White House today, after Trump made unsubstantiated claims that that government in is committing genocide against whites. Will he be getting the Zelensky treatment?

Plus: House Speaker Mike Johnson says there will be a vote tonight on the president's mega MAGA bill. But hardline Republicans are threatening to torpedo it unless the speaker agrees to more spending cuts.

And: President Trump will have dinner tomorrow night with dozens of supporters who bought his meme coins. It's one of the Trump family crypto moneymaking ventures that some call legalized bribery. We talk to a top reporter who has been covering the story.

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Presidential Pressure Play

Tue, 20 May 2025 19:18:00 -0000

President Trump goes to Capitol Hill to push House Republicans who are fighting amongst themselves about the president's sprawling bill to cut taxes and slash spending. Nothing short of the entire Trump legislative agenda hangs in the balance.

Plus: A Democratic congresswoman is facing federal assault charges after a brawl outside an ICE detention center.

And: Chasten Buttigieg, husband of politician Pete, joins the show to share his feelings about his spouse possibly running for president.

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Dial-up Diplomacy

Mon, 19 May 2025 18:00:00 -0000

First: President Trump is holding crucial phone calls today with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky about a potential path to peace, hours after Russia launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the war began.

Plus: Joe Biden reveals he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that's spread to his bones. We'll break down his battle with the disease that he's worked for years to eradicate.

And: House Republicans remain deeply divided as they race to pass the president's sweeping agenda. Can House Speaker Mike Johnson pull off a miracle on the hill?

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Trump Returns Home To New Blowback After Whirlwind Trip

Mon, 19 May 2025 02:09:00 -0000

First: Culture shock. Trump returns home from a week of fanfare and promises to face legal setbacks and infighting. Can the president deliver a long promised deal and get his own house in order?

And: Fallout. Shaky new audio as Democrats face questions. Should they have done more?

Plus: New reporting, Kamala Harris starts making her move.

And: Wild card. The senator who took Mitt Romney's place. How John Curtis is forging his own path in Trump's Washington.

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Pageantry Mixed with Policy

Fri, 16 May 2025 17:29:00 -0000

First: President trump is heading home after soaking in the Gulf's opulence, fanfare and regal recognition. He loves a dramatically different approach toward countries he once reviled and renounced.

Plus: We follow a critical meeting on Capitol Hill as Republicans butt heads on how to advance President Trump's agenda.

And: California Governor Gavin Newsom is shifting to the center on a series of issues. Will this rebrand help a potential 2028 run?

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SCOTUS Tackles Birthright Citizenship

Thu, 15 May 2025 17:46:00 -0000

As today's show begins, the Supreme Court is hearing pivotal arguments involving President Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship. Whatever the Court decides could have major implications for federal courts and their ability to curtail multiple Trump policies being challenged as unconstitutional.

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Camels, Horses and Teslas - Oh, My!

Wed, 14 May 2025 17:43:00 -0000

First: President Trump is basking in the opulence of the Middle East while cozying up to the Qatari government that plans to gift him a luxury jet. Is he really going to go home with a new plane?

Plus: Manu talks to conservative Republican Senator Josh Hawley who says cutting Medicaid is "politically suicidal." But will the House GOP heed his warning?

And: "Joe Biden totally effed us." That quote from a top campaign official is in a new book by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson that reveals new details about the former president's decline while running for a second term.

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A Regal Return

Tue, 13 May 2025 19:35:00 -0000

First: President Trump is soaking up all the pomp and circumstance on the first major international trip of his second term. He's in Saudi Arabia to sign multiple deals he says will bring hundreds of billions of dollars into the US. But criticism is ramping up within his own party over a jet he says he'll accept as a gift from the government of Qatar.

Plus: A new book from CNN's Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson of Axios reveals Joe Biden's inner circle floated the idea of getting him a wheelchair if he was reelected at the same time they were publicly highlighting his vigor.

And: The star witness in Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trials takes the stand. CNN was inside the courtroom so we can bring you all the breaking developments from Cassie Ventura's testimony.

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American Hostage Released by Hamas

Mon, 12 May 2025 17:46:00 -0000

An American held by Hamas for 584 days is now on his way to freedom. 21-year-old Edan Alexander was handed over by Hamas to Red Cross officials in Gaza. He's now en route to an Israeli military base, where he'll be flown by helicopter to an Israeli hospital and evaluated by doctors. CNN's Jeremy Diamond begins our coverage in Tel Aviv's "hostage square."

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Global Conflicts Dominate Trump Agenda Ahead of Trip Abroad

Mon, 12 May 2025 03:31:00 -0000

First: Open conflict. The U.S. and China hold high stakes trade talks. And Trump gears up for a trip to the Middle East as he looks to cut deals and broker ceasefires. Can he rein in the crisis he pledged to solve?

Plus: Resistance. As the Democratic Party struggles with a winning message. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, just announced he's running for Senate, joins me live.

And: Food fight. Republicans spar over Trump's so-called big, beautiful bill.

Plus: My new reporting about whether one of the longest serving Senate moderates will run for reelection.

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The DOJ's MAGA Makeover

Fri, 09 May 2025 17:27:00 -0000

First: President Trump names another top ally who's pushed for investigations of Trump's perceived enemies to a job where she can do just that, even as the president keeps baselessly accusing his predecessor of weaponizing the judicial system against Republicans.

Plus: The Vatican is turning a page with the first American-born pope now leading the world's 1.4 billion Catholics. Dana talks to a member of the most famous American Catholic family about the decision that sent shockwaves around the globe.

And: Tax hikes have never been part of the Republican playbook. But is President Trump really going to overturn decades of GOP dogma?

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A Divine Decision

Wed, 07 May 2025 17:43:00 -0000

First: Cardinals from six continents are sequestered inside the Sistine Chapel for one of history's most sacred and secretive rituals, the Conclave.

Plus: India's retaliatory airstrikes inside Pakistan are causing worldwide anxiety as President Trump attempts to brush aside the escalating hostilities.

And: MAGA world is mobilizing against the Republican senator who says he won't support the president's highly controversial choice to be DC'ss top prosecutor.

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Oh, Canada!

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:59:00 -0000

As today's show begins, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is about to pay a visit to the Oval Office. Will sparks fly?

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Trump Downplays Recession Fears

Mon, 05 May 2025 17:51:00 -0000

First: President Donald Trump is brushing off concerns his tariff plan could lead to a recession, claiming everything would still be okay in the long term.

Plus: Trump is pushing to reopen Alcatraz prison more than 60 years after it closed. Why?

And: How do you cut $1.5 trillion from the federal budget? Dana speaks to a key member of the House Republican Conference.

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Trump Digs in After a Week of Political and Legal Setbacks

Sun, 04 May 2025 21:45:00 -0000

How Will Rubio Balance Two Top National Security Roles?; GOP Amps Up Trump Impeachment Talk in Midterm Battle. Will They or Won't They? Democrats Make 2028 Moves; Conclave to Elect New Pope Set to Begin on Wednesday; GOP Retirements Could Help Democrats Tip Balance of Power.

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What to Make of Today's Jobs Report

Fri, 02 May 2025 18:32:00 -0000

First: An unexpectedly strong jobs report today sends stocks soaring. But with new tariffs taking effect - and many more promised - is this the calm before the economic storm?

Plus: J.B. Pritzker, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris are all dipping their toes in the 2028 waters. What's the temperature?

And: Tomorrow is World Press Freedom Day. We look at how President Trump is reshaping who gets to cover him at the White House.

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Is Mike Waltz on his way Out?

Thu, 01 May 2025 19:02:00 -0000

As today's show begins we receive breaking news that Mike Waltz is expected to leave his post in the Trump Administration as national security adviser. It is the first top staff shakeup of the president's second term. Waltz has been in a precarious position with the president after he accidentally added a reporter to a group chat about upcoming military strikes. Our coverage begins with CNN's Kaitlan Collins.

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Warning Signs for US Economy

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:53:00 -0000

As today's show begins, President Trump is holding a Cabinet meeting on the heels of a crucial new report showing the US economy shrank for the first time in three years. The GDP fell at a rate of 0.3% as Trump's massive and ever-changing tariffs rattle consumers and businesses. Naturally, the president tried to pin this data on his predecessor. CNN's Kevin Liptak begins our coverage.

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Chaos, Change Marks Trump's First 100 Days

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:45:00 -0000

Exactly 100 days ago, Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States. And what a turbulent, convention-smashing 100 days it's been as the president moves at a frenetic pace to transform the US and its role in the world, from taking a sledgehammer to the federal government to targeting political opponents and launching a global trade war.

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A Widespread Rebuke

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:18:00 -0000

First: 99 days into President Trump's second term, a new CNN poll shows his approval dropping to the lowest level on record for any president at this point in their presidency.

Plus: One top Democrat says it's time to "stop surrendering." So what's in his party's plan for the next 100 days?

And: It's Election Day in Canada, and the most important issue could very well be Donald Trump.

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Trump's Approval At 100 Days Is Worst Since Modern Polling Began

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 01:45:00 -0000

First: Underwater. Breaking right now, extensive new CNN polling shows Trump at a historic low, bleeding support on the economy and immigration, while his team amps up the pressure on anyone getting in their way. As Trump approaches 100 days in office, has the president lost the middle? We'll dive into the numbers.

Plus: Deal or no deal? The president holds a surprise one-on-one meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the pope's funeral. Now, he's threatening Moscow with new sanctions and says a peace deal could be close. But can he really convince Vladimir Putin to end the war?

And: Under the radar. How has Melania Trump spent her first 100 days?

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FBI Arrests Judge for Helping Migrant

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:22:00 -0000

First: In a stunning development, the FBI director says agents arrested a Wisconsin judge, accusing her of aiding and abetting a migrant wanted by ICE to escape from her courthouse.

Plus: President Trump says Russia can keep Crimea as part of a peace deal, and says he's the only one who can negotiate it. Will he sell out America's allies in Kyiv?

And: New CNN reporting reveals how Elon Musk's DOGE team is building a massive government database to drive its deportation machine, helped by a secretive Silicon Valley company founded by a longtime Musk ally.

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'Vladimir, Stop!'

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:28:00 -0000

First: That was President Trump's message to Russia's Vladimir Putin this morning. It was a rare rebuke after Russia launched a new wave of deadly strikes on Kyiv hours after Trump claimed Putin was ready to make a deal. Is there still a pathway to peace?

Plus: President Trump seems to have reversed course yet again on the trade war he launched with China.

And: A Trump-appointed federal judge orders a second man deported to El Salvador to be returned to the US.

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Trump Backing Down on Trade War?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:17:00 -0000

First: Investors think President Trump may be backing down on his trade war with China. So does Beijing. You won't believe what's trending on Chinese social media today.

Plus: How much longer will the GOP stand by embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth? Dana speaks with the top Republican on the Senate armed services committee.

And: Robert Kennedy Jr. blames synthetic dyes in the food supply for a host of chronic childhood illnesses. Now, the FDA says it will work with food companies to phase out those ingredients. The new FDA commissioner and a leader in the so-called "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) movement joins Dana to discuss.

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Disarray at the DOJ

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:29:00 -0000

First: A defiant Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, under siege after another Signal chat is revealed, says he's not going anywhere. The White House concurs, at least for now.

Plus: There are fresh warning signs about the Trump trade war sparking a global recession, as the value of the dollar dies and investors across the world question the stability of American markets.

And: We get new details from the Vatican about the Pope's final hours, as dozens of Cardinals make their way to Rome to begin the process of choosing Francis's successor.

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Remembering Pope Francis

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:54:00 -0000

As today's show begins we hear the echo of the bells in Saint Peter's Square, sounding a final note on the remarkable life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff who passed away just hours after tending to his flock on Easter. Our extensive coverage of his life and legacy - and what comes next - begins with CNN's Ben Wedeman in Vatican City.

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Dems Face Tough Choices as they Map Out 2026 Senate Fight

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:55:00 -0000

First: Face off. The Supreme Court deals a blow to Trump as he tries to reshape the narrative. But as he digs in, is the tide turning? Plus, is Trump about to take his most dramatic step yet to gut American diplomacy?

And: Plan of attack. As progressives capitalize on anti-Trump anger, we go one on one with Democratic Congressman Jason Crow on his plan to reach Trump voters.

And: Sentencing. This week, George Santos faces years in prison, but a pardon from Trump be on the table.

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Deportation Duel

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 17:28:00 -0000

First: A Democratic senator meets face-to-face with the man mistakenly deported to a maximum security prison in El Salvador. But what happens to Kilmar Abrego Garcia now? The Trump Administration has made it clear he's "not coming back" to the US.

Plus: Marco Rubio says the US may need to "move on" from Ukrainian-Russian peace talks if there's no progress in the coming days, leaving people across the globe wondering if America is about to abandon a key ally.

And: The Trump Administration is taking on the Associated Press in a court case with far-reaching consequences. Sam Donaldson, who set the standard for tough questions in the White House, joins the show to discuss.

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Cars, Chianti and Couture

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:24:00 -0000

First: Italy's prime minister arrives at the White House on a mission to scale back the Trump tariffs on European products Americans love. But can she persuade the president to reach a trade truce with the EU?

Plus: Democrats are back in their districts for spring break, testing messages they hope can win them back the House next year. The man who wants to be speaker joins the show to discuss.

And: We break down how President Trump's war on the Harvard is impacting life- saving research on cancer and infectious diseases.

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Mission Improbable?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:31:00 -0000

First: A Maryland senator is in El Salvador attempting to free a man who was living in his state and, according to a court filing, was mistakenly to a notorious prison. But both the Trump Administration and the president of El Salvador say there's no chance Kilmar Abrego Garcia is coming back.

Plus: Dana speaks to the current and former mayors of New York City about an issue bringing them together and other issues causing some controversy.

And: We break down former President Joe Biden's first public speech since leaving office.

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No Surrender

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:30:00 -0000

First: Harvard is refusing to give in to White House demands the university says threaten its independence, even though billions of dollars in federal funding are on the line.

Plus: The Trump Administration is refusing to bring back a man they admitted in court was mistakenly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador.

And: Dana talks to Kara Swisher about the landmark antitrust trial happening right now that could dismantle Mark Zuckerberg's trillion-dollar empire.

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'CNN Hates Our Country'

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:40:00 -0000

Today's show begins as President Trump is finishing up a lengthy, live press conference inside the Oval Office with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. Our panel breaks down what we heard, starting with a response to the president claiming that "CNN hates our country." Spoiler alert: We don't.

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Trump Celebrates Tariffs as His Approach Upends Global Economy

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 01:53:00 -0000

First: Show of force. Trump's team closes ranks, while his tariff whiplash rattles Americans. As his strategy falters, is America at a breaking point?

And: Power play. Democratic governors test the waters ahead of 2028. Who stumbled? And who's leading the way?

Plus: Supreme clash. The DOJ says a wrongly deported man is alive. But as Trump piles on the pressure, what is the high court strategy?

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Superpower Standoff

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:19:00 -0000

The world's two largest economies are locked in a spiraling trade war as China unleashes a crippling counterattack on the United States global markets and American consumers are in the line of fire. Who will flinch first?

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Trump's Trade War Isn't Over Yet

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:05:00 -0000

First: While President Trump he paused tariffs on most of the world yesterday, he also made them bigger on China, which could cost you and your family thousands of dollars a year.

Plus: Republicans take a big step toward passing their budget blueprint while promising to cut more than $1.5 trillion in spending. The big question: Where will those cuts come from?

And: The Trump revenge tour rolls on as the president orders investigations into two first-term officials he now considers enemies.

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Economic Shockwaves

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 17:37:00 -0000

First: The world strikes back against President Trump's sweeping tariffs, leaving the American consumer in the crosshairs of his spiraling trade war.

Plus: MAGA star Ken Paxton is officially challenging fellow Republican John Cornyn for his Texas Senate seat in what's expected to be the most heated and expensive GOP primary in the country.

And: Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, a Trump supporter with an enormous megaphone in the so-called manosphere, says he's lost a fortune in the market so far and is souring on the president's trade war. He joins the show live to discuss.

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Desperate for a Deal

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:36:00 -0000

First: Global stocks are soaring in a dramatic rally after three days of major losses. Hopeful investors are clinging to comments from top Trump officials who suggest the president is willing to negotiate on his sweeping new tariffs, set to take effect in just 12 hours.

Plus: The Supreme Court is giving the Trump administration the green light to use a centuries-old law to speed up deportations. But there's a catch.

And: Dana speaks to a couple kidnaped during the Hamas terror attack on Israel about the horror they endured and the relentless push to free the hostages still in Gaza.

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Monday Market Mayhem

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:54:00 -0000

First: We continue to follow the chaos on Wall Street. While President Trump defiantly stands by his sweeping tariffs, confused investors fear a global recession.

Plus: The Trump administration has until the end of the day to bring home a Salvadoran national whom they mistakenly deported to a prison in his home country. But the DOJ says that is not possible and asks the Supreme Court to block the order.

And: Anti-vaccine activist turned HHS Secretary RFK Jr. may be changing his tune on the measles vaccine after a second unvaccinated child in West Texas dies from the preventable disease.

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Trump's Tariffs Spark Chaos, Confusion and Uncertainty

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 01:39:00 -0000

First: Sticker shock and awe. Trump's trade war jolts the global economy. What is the president's end game? And will Americans buy it?

Plus: Hands off. As millions turn out with a message for Trump, Democrats see their moment.

And: Primary problem. My new reporting on a potential senate primary. Is the GOP midterm map in jeopardy?

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Another Gruesome Day on Wall Street

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:51:00 -0000

The Dow is on its way to another quadruple-digit loss due to President Trump's global trade war. This morning, China became the first country to retaliate, slapping a 34% tariff on American-made goods. And yet there's also some good news the US economy today: a much-stronger-than-expected-jobs report. Our extensive coverage of the current economic turmoil begins with CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich.

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Carnage on Wall Street

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:35:00 -0000

Today's show begins as stocks are having their worst day since 2022. The reason: Donald Trump's trade war. But just before we came on the air, the president's commerce secretary advised everybody to "relax" and "trust" Trump.

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Rolling the Dice

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:55:00 -0000

First: We're a few hours away from President Trump unveiling sweeping new tariffs that could reshape the global economy and shatter relationships with key US allies.

Plus: Democrats are celebrating a win in Wisconsin after their favorite candidate beat the Conservative Elon Musk backed by 10 points. Is it a blip or a real boost for the party?

And: Nine Republicans sink Mike Johnson's push to block remote voting after the birth of a child. Why is the self-described pro-family Speaker choosing this battle to fight?

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Get Out and Vote?

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:14:00 -0000

First: Voters in Wisconsin and Florida are heading to the polls right now to cast the first ballots of President Trump's second term. CNN is on the ground with the latest on the $90 million race dominated by Elon Musk, plus the two special elections that could have a major impact on the House GOP's incredibly slim majority.

Plus: Senator Cory Booker's marathon floor speech continues into its 17th hour. He promises to keep blasting Donald Trump and Elon Musk as long as he's physically able.

And: The Trump administration admits it sent a Maryland man to a super prison in El Salvador accidentally. So why isn't he heading home?

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Bracing for a Global Trade War

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:55:00 -0000

First: More of President Trump's harsh tariffs are scheduled to become effective this week. The only thing certain is uncertainty, which markets don't love.

Plus: The political world is focused on Wisconsin and Florida, with the first major elections since Donald Trump reclaimed the White House. The crucial question is what impact Elon Musk and his minions will have this time around?

And: A "toxic, problematic elite." This is how top Democrats are describing their own party. What's their plan to fix it? Dana speaks to a top senator.

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Trump Cracks Down On Dissent In And Out of Government

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 02:48:00 -0000

First: Crack down. Trump clamps down on dissent at home, while he downplays voters' worries over prices and the concerns over his national security team. Is Trump changing America for good?

And: GOP jitters. Elon Musk pays up ahead of a GOP test at the ballot box. As one of the most vulnerable Democrats tells me why he thinks the tide is turning for his party.

And: Defying gravity. Bill Nye on how upcoming NASA cuts could change the space race.

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Mr. Vance Goes to Greenland

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 18:42:00 -0000

As today's show begins, Vice President JD Vance has just landed at a US Space Force outpost in Greenland near the Arctic Circle. The government in Greenland wants no part in this visit, so it's taking place at the military base 1,000 miles from the capital of Nuuk. Meanwhile in Washington, President Trump spoke with new Canadian leader Mark Carney this morning, a day after Carney declared his relationship with the US "broken." But Trump characterized the call as "extremely productive."

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Brace for Sticker Shock

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:35:00 -0000

If you are in the market for a car, you may want to step on the gas, because President Trump's new tariffs are about to send auto prices soaring. Today we bring you the very latest on this escalating trade war and how Americans could face the fallout. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing concerns over the now-infamous intelligence chat snafu.

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Chat Controversy Continues

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:27:00 -0000

As today's show begins, the nation's top intelligence officials were back on Capitol Hill answering a barrage of questions about critical new developments in the colossal security scandal engulfing the White House. The previously scheduled hearing began just moments after The Atlantic published screengrabs from the now-infamous Trump administration group chat discussing an upcoming military strike in Yemen.

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US Intelligence Officials On Hot Seat

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:56:00 -0000

As today's show begins, the nation's top intelligence leaders have just finished testifying on Capitol Hill about that group chat that discussed very detailed strike plans in Yemen with a prominent journalist accidentally added to the message thread.

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Battle of the Branches

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:45:00 -0000

First: Trump administration lawyers will be in a Washington courtroom this afternoon to defend the president's deportation powers. Will three appeals court judges hit the brakes on the president's relentless push to redefine the limits of executive power?

Plus: The biggest election since November is just days away. Wisconsin voters will elect a new judge for the supreme court. We'll tell you why Elon musk is spending millions to push the Republican candidate over the line.

And: Mirror, mirror on the wall. What happened to Snow White's box-office haul? Not even that first kiss of love could lift the spell of political controversy that's cursed Disney's new film.

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Trump Harnesses Government To Put Critics On Defense

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 22:44:00 -0000

First: Settling the score. Using threats, retribution and the levers of presidential power, Donald Trump unleashes the federal government on his critics. While Elon Musk pushes the limits. What guardrails remain?

Plus: Revolt. Democrats itch for a fight. My new reporting on House Democrats' next moves. Is this their tea party moment?

And: Rolling over? New watchdog concerns about Trump putting his own spin on the White House Easter egg roll.

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Why Did Elon Musk Visit the Pentagon Today?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:59:00 -0000

As today show's begins, President Trump is pontificating to reporters in the Oval Office as part of an event with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was by his side. During the Q&A, Trump was asked about a New York Times that Elon Musk, who visited the Pentagon today, was due to get a briefing on the Pentagon's plan for handling a war in China.

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Walking the Constitutional Line

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:59:00 -0000

First: The Trump administration escalates attacks on a federal judge and publicly questions the court's authority. But are they willing to actually defy a judicial order? There's a key deadline right now that may provide an answer.

Plus: Today, President Trump will sign an executive order to shut down the Department of Education. We break down potential consequences for students, parents and teachers.

And: A top Democratic pollster joins us with new data on how the party should solve its messaging problem. One clue: It involves talking about the richest man in the world.

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Another Day, Another Crucial Phone Call

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:30:00 -0000

First: President Trump just wrapped up a pivotal phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He says they are "very much on track" for a ceasefire deal.

Plus: The president is unleashing a full-throttle attack on the federal judge who derailed Trump's deportation plans. The courts are pushing back and sending a clear message that there are limits to presidential powers.

And: Democratic critics are still furious at Chuck Schumer for not fighting harder against a Republican spending bill. But that's not what the party's base wants to hear.

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Hello, Vladimir? It's Donald!

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:47:00 -0000

As today's show begins, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are having a crucial conversation, with the fate of Ukraine hanging in the balance. Plus, A federal judge probes the Trump administration response after he ordered weekend deportation flights turned around. And a handful of are positioning themselves in very different ways to take the reins ahead of 2028.

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Constitutional Collision

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:01:00 -0000

First: The Trump administration is gearing up for a high-stakes judicial faceoff after seemingly ignoring a court order to stop the deportation of hundreds of individuals it claims are gang members.

Plus: A new CNN poll shows just 29% of Americans have a favorable view of Democrats as the party turns on one of its leaders.

And: The death toll rises after powerful storms rip through the Midwest and Southeast. It's the first major natural disaster since cuts to NOAA and FEMA.

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New CNN Poll: Democratic Party's Favorability At Record Low

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:38:00 -0000

First: Outrage. Democrats' anger boils over. Brand-new CNN poll results this morning flash warning signs for the party. Where does Leader Schumer stand? And is AOC having a moment?

And: Trade war. As stocks plunge, economic discontent spooks the GOP.

Plus: New reporting on Trump's quest for revenge.

And: Baby steps. A rare bipartisan move may help new moms and dads on the Hill.

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A Party in Turmoil

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:53:00 -0000

First: Democrats are at odds over how to handle the looming government shutdown. We have new reporting from inside their tumultuous private meetings.

Plus: From daytime talk show to Senate confirmation hearing right now, Dr. Memet Oz is trying to convince senators that he's done hawking dubious supplements and ready to lead the agency in charge of Medicare and Medicaid.

And: Is Donald Trump in his expansionist era? We're learning his inspiration may be a little-known, 19th-century president who fought a war with Mexico to expand the United States to the Pacific Ocean.

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Careening Further Into Economic Chaos

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:41:00 -0000

First: The president just responded to Europe's new reciprocal tariffs with new reciprocal tariffs of his own. It's all impacting your wallet. But many Republicans so far are saying no pain, no gain.

Plus: The White House pulls the plug on its nominee to lead the CDC, Dr. David Weldon, who's been facing growing scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views. What about other Trump appointees with similar views?

And: We have brand new reporting about Pete Buttigieg, who's decided not to run for the US Senate in 2026. That leaves the door wide open for a presidential run in 2028. Will he choose that door?

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A Wave of Rejection

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:36:00 -0000

First: Brand new CNN polling shows Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of President Trump's tariff tug of war, while his newest salvo threatens to drive up. prices even more. And it's unleashing a worldwide trade war.

Plus: As Americans' retirement funds took a nosedive, the president chose to help the richest man in the world with his bottom line by turning the White House lawn into a car dealership.

And: Senate Democrats must decide whether to support what they call a "horrible" GOP spending bill, because if it doesn't get a handful of their votes, we could see the government shutdown this weekend.

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Another Dip on the Trump Trade Roller Coaster

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:28:00 -0000

First: We're following the twists and turns as the markets react to new threats from the president to impose more tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and cars.

Plus: Is it time to muzzle Musk? Trump's billionaire bestie seems to float the idea of cutting money from popular programs like Social Security and Medicare.

And: Five years ago today, the world began to shut down due to Covid. The aftershocks are still being felt.

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An Economic Powder Keg

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:41:00 -0000

First: Donald Trump was elected to end inflation, but economists fear his policies could do the opposite. And even possibly trigger a recession. The president himself admits it's possible, but that it's for the country's greater good.

Plus: Hostility from the Great White North, as Canada's next prime minister is warning that President Trump wants to "destroy our way of life."

And: Top Democrats flood sports radio stations and podcasts. It's their new playbook to try to

meet the voters where they are.

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Trump Faces Headwinds After Flip-Flops Rattle Allies & Markets

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:02:00 -0000

First: Whipsaw. Trump injects uncertainty into a shaky economy as tensions rise over Elon Musk. Does Trump have a plan? And as Democrats flail, is Congress barreling toward a shutdown?

Plus: COVID five years on. How has the pandemic reshaped politics?

And: Back to the future? Democratic heavyweights test the waters as the next campaign has already begun.

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Another Trump Twist on Russia-Ukraine War

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:53:00 -0000

Exactly one week after the Oval Office slugfest that left the entire world flabbergasted, and just four days after halting all US aid to Ukraine, President Trump threatens "large-scale banking sanctions and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and final settlement on peace is reached."

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Trump's Tariffs Roller Coaster

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:33:00 -0000

As we came on the air today, news was breaking on those tariffs Donald Trump slapped on Canada and Mexico. But as you'll hear, the specifics were confusing to say the least.

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Full Speed Ahead

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:36:00 -0000

First: President Trump makes clear in his historically long speech to Congress that, from culture wars to trade wars, he's not retreating from the divisive agenda that seeks to upend American government and society.

Plus: A divided Supreme Court deals the president a blow in his effort to shut down American foreign aid.

And: Will "Mayor Pete" try to become "Senator Pete?"

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Trump's Big Night

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:23:00 -0000

First: After 43 turbulent days, Donald Trump will address Congress for the first time in his second term, and he's bringing Elon Musk with him. The president will take credit for his promises kept. But what will he do about the chaos?

Plus: Higher tariffs are likely to mean higher prices from everything from the cars you drive to the vegetables you eat to the shoes you wear. So how big is the economic and political risk the president is taking?

And: Senate Majority Leader John Thune joins us to describe the challenges of trying to implement President Trump's legislative agenda.

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Trump vs. Europe

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:52:00 -0000

First: The global community is still trying to process the ramifications of the Oval Office rumble that's put both the future of war-ravaged Ukraine and America's role as leader of the free world in serious question.

Plus: President Trump says he will punish America's largest trading partners in fewer than 12 hours. Will he follow through on his plan, even though it would almost surely mean higher prices for the already struggling US consumer?

And: Andrew Cuomo will attempt a political comeback in the Big Apple, four years after resigning from the governor's mansion in disgrace.

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Government Shutdown Coming with Funding Deadline 12 Days Away

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 03:47:00 -0000

First: Back in the House. Trump is set to address Congress weeks into his executive power grab. We have brand new CNN polling. What do Americans think?

Plus: Breakdown. New reporting on the fallout from that remarkable meeting.

And: Clash of the titans. Andrew Cuomo says he's running. What are his chances to come back from scandal? Will he stand up to Trump?

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Zelensky, Trump Meet Face-to-Face

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:28:00 -0000

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky are holding critical talks in the Oval Office today. The presidents are expected to sign a deal giving the US a financial stake in Ukrainian mineral deposits. Zelensky is hoping to get some sort of security guarantee in return. Our coverage begins with CNN's Jeff Zeleny at the White House.

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The 'Special Relationship' Tested

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:40:00 -0000

The British PM and the US President met in Washington today. A lot was on the line.

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Who's the Boss?

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:50:00 -0000

First: Millions of federal employees are in limbo today. They don't know whether to listen to their supervisor, their government HR department, or Elon Musk. And their jobs may be on the line.

Plus: Musk's Starlink system is scoring a major new contract with the FAA while directing cuts at that very agency. Remember, this is the same person who promised to avoid any conflicts of interest

And: We have new details on a potential feud brewing between the president and the governor of Florida over who should lead the Sunshine State.

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Musk Says Fed Workers Must Justify Their Existence

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:42:00 -0000

First: "What did you do at work last week?" The seemingly almighty, albeit unelected Elon Musk says millions of federal employees have just hours left to answer that question or lose their jobs. But even some of the most MAGA cabinet members are telling Musk to back off.

Plus: Ukraine marks a grim milestone as Donald Trump seems to side with the man responsible for brutally invading a sovereign democracy.

And: The president names a right-wing podcaster known for pushing wild conspiracies as second in command at the FBI.

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Trump Ramps Up Dramatic Cuts & Power Grab Despite Pushback

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:52:00 -0000

First: Under fire. Trump orders a Pentagon purge and directs Elon Musk to get more aggressive as his cuts spark blowback.

Then: Trump's calling himself a king. But is he bleeding support?

Plus: Sea change. Trump pivots to Putin as Ukraine scrambles.

And: Making his mark. Does the V.P. have eyes on 2028?

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Dodging DOGE

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 20:36:00 -0000

First: Some Republicans are getting an earful from their constituents as thousands of federal workers are laid of all over the country. There are signs the White House may be rethinking some of its planned cuts.

Plus: Members of the Trump Administration are telling America's European allies that the official US stance on the war in Ukraine is to not blame it on "Russian aggression."

And: We explore the battle of the billionaires, as Elon Musk and George Soros invest millions of dollars in a state supreme court race in Wisconsin. Why do they care?

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America Turned Upside Down

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:00 -0000

First: It's been one month since Donald Trump's inauguration, and since then we've seen a firehose of executive orders and mass firings, not to mention what could be the start of a reordering of global alliances. We have a brand new CNN poll of what voters think so far.

Plus: Mitch McConnell, one of the Senate's most historic figures, says he will not run for reelection.

And: Israeli President Isaac Herzog joins the show.

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Trump Lashes Out

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:52:00 -0000

First: President Trump ramps up his criticism of his Ukrainian counterpart, falsely blaming Volodymyr Zelensky for starting the war, one in which Russia invaded his country three years ago.

Plus: Trump and Elon Musk sit down for a fawning interview on Fox. What did we learn from that lovefest

And: Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove is in New York today to ask a court to let him drop corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.

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Who Got What At US-Russia Summit?

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:40:00 -0000

First: Details about the just-concluded, high-level talks between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterparts. Can they end the war against Ukraine without giving Vladimir Putin everything he wants?

Plus: We are standing by for a news conference in Toronto about yesterday's plane crash where a jet flipped over. Will President Trump and Elon Musk think twice about the cuts they've already ordered at the FAA?

And: It's yet another day of upheaval for the Justice Department as a top prosecutor is out. CNN has brand new reporting on how she resigned after being told to investigate the Biden administration.

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See You in Court

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:56:00 -0000

First: The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to weigh in on the president's efforts to expand executive power in unprecedented ways, as he takes new steps to dismantle key parts of the government he now runs.

Plus: What do voters who flipped from Biden in 2020 to Trump in 2024 think of the president's first weeks in office? Hear the results of a fascinating focus group.

And: A defiant Eric Adams says he will not resign as New York City mayor despite calls from his fellow Democrats to do exactly that.

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Firings Sweep Through Government Amid Legal Challenges

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 04:01:00 -0000

First: Move fast, break stuff. The Trump tidal wave upends American life, bringing sweeping cuts with unintended consequences. As Trump suggests he's above the law. Could it backfire with voters?

And: America first? A stark message overseas sparks panic for America's friends. Is the art of the deal, reshuffling the world order?

Plus: Senate shake up. Could retirements make or break Democrats' path back to power?

And: My new reporting on the lawmaker with new questions on an age old case.

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Parroting Putin

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:13:00 -0000

First: President Trump and top administration officials are blaming the war in Ukraine on Joe Biden and NATO, rather than the country that actually launched an unprovoked invasion of its neighbor. It's causing fear across the western world that the US is on the brink of abandoning Ukraine.

Plus: We're following the breaking news on the upheaval at the Department of Justice and the mind-boggling accusations about prioritizing politics over the rule of law.

And: Broadway and Hollywood star Josh Gad joins us for a much-needed palate cleanser.

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The Incredible Shrinking Government

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:30:00 -0000

First: The president and his billionaire benefactor are barreling ahead with their plan to slash the federal workforce, which could include eliminating entire agencies.

Plus: The Senate just confirmed RFK Jr. as secretary of health and human services. It's a tough pill to swallow for many Democrats, but not those who want to overhaul America's food and pharmaceutical industries.

And: We bring you a special report on the "make America wealthy again" movement featuring two people who have covered Elon Musk's entire career.

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From Long Shot to a Senate Lock

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:49:00 -0000

First: The Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as the director of national intelligence, which begs the question: What happened to those Republicans concerned about her lack of experience and apparent support of US adversaries?

Plus: An official tells CNN that Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone this morning, just hours after an American teacher was released from a Russian prison.

And: Candidate Trump promised to bring down costs on day one. But the president is finding out very quickly that it's not so easy.

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Pressure Campaign on Pennsylvania Avenue

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:59:00 -0000

First: As the show begins, Donald Trump is about to meet inside the Oval Office with the King of Jordan, trying to convince that key US ally to open up his country to a massive influx of Palestinian refugees - who, by the way, don't want to go anywhere.

Plus: The president publicly dares to defy the co-equal judicial branch of government as multiple federal judges push pause on his plans to dismantle the federal government.

And: The Constitution is clear: Congress has the power of the purse. So why do many Republicans appear willing to hand it over to the richest man in the world?

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The Trump Agenda Meets the Halls of Justice

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:14:00 -0000

First: We're tracking a key court hearing this afternoon that could determine the fate of the Trump-Musk plan to take a sledgehammer to the federal workforce. But does the trump administration even care what judges say?

Plus: President Trump is teasing new steep tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports as a majority of voters in a new poll say they approve of the president, but also say he's not spending enough time on lowering prices.

And: We have new reporting on the president's right-hand man, Stephen Miller, who went from fringe of the GOP to one of the most powerful people Washington.

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Elon Musk Is Reshaping The Government, But Is It Legal?

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 23:25:00 -0000

First: Trump takeover. The president takes a sledgehammer to the government. Now, judges are saying not so fast. The news overnight, and what's next. My panel weighs in. Plus, my new reporting and how Democrats are responding.

And: The Elon effect. I'll talk to a close ally of musk about his next steps. But is it all legal? House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan live.

Plus: It's Super Bowl Sunday and Trump's the first president to go. What to expect when the president shows up at the big game.

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Global Shock and Awe

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:40:00 -0000

First: As Donald Trump hosts the second foreign leader to visit him this week, the world carefully watches his frenetic moves that could have serious implications far beyond the US.

Plus: The Trump Administration is smacked with a tidal wave of lawsuits. But can the scales of justice keep up with the onslaught of actions from the White House.

And: Hollywood and Broadway star Josh Gad joins us for our Friday Palate Cleanser.

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Dismantling DC

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 18:59:00 -0000

First: New reporting on how Elon Musk and his allies are inserting themselves into what seems like every facet of the US government.

Plus: House Republican leaders meet with the president to hash out their plan to cut taxes and spend more money at the border.

And: Why is Clarence Thomas swearing in so many Trump cabinet officials?

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Trump Provokes Global Gasp of Disbelief

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:47:00 -0000

First: We're tracking the world's stunned reaction after President Trump announced his new idea to seize the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, relocate more than two million Palestinians, and turn the area into "the Riviera of the Middle East."

Plus: Democrats say they're ready to fight back against Donald Trump's and Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the federal government. But is anyone in the party prepared to lead the charge?

And: Dana talks to a former House Republican about why her party seems to be ceding the powers of the legislative branch.

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RFK Jr. Nomination Clears Senate Committee

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 20:20:00 -0000

Today's show begins just after the conclusion of a speech by Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor, explaining why he cast the deciding vote in favor of advancing the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be the country's next Secretary of Health & Human Services.

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Trump Makes a Deal

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:30:00 -0000

This morning, the President Trump agreed to delay a 25% tariff on Mexico and that country's President Claudia Sheinbaum said they would harden its border with the US. But major new tariffs on Canada and China are still set to go into effect in just 12 hours.

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Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs On China

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:57:00 -0000

First: Trade war. Trump slaps sweeping new tariffs on American adversaries and friends. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers on what it means for you.

Plus: The political blowback and another dizzying week. Trump unveils a strict hiring freeze and FBI purge and a botched funding halt. My panel will break it down, and what to expect next.

Plus: Democrats' decision. The new leader elected to lead the party through the new Trump era. His game plan for how to take on Trump.

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Was Doomed Helicopter Responsible for Deadly Crash?

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:07:00 -0000

We begin today's show with the latest info on the deadliest US plane crash in nearly a quarter century. The FAA just revealed it is indefinitely shutting down the low-altitude helicopter route that was in use the night of the collision. It comes on the heels of a New York Times report and presidential social media posts suggesting the Blackhawk was flying outside its approved flight path. CNN has also obtained two exclusive videos that will be critical yo the ongoing investigation.

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No Survivors After DC Midair Crash

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:36:00 -0000

First responders have been working tirelessly since last night to recover bodies from the frigid waters in the Potomac River after an American Airlines passenger plane collided with an Army Blackhawk helicopter near Regan National Airport. Tragically, all 67 people on board the two aircraft are presumed to have perished, making this the deadliest aviation disaster in the US in more than 20 years. President Trump wasted no time blaming, without evidence, Democrats and their support of diversity programs.

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A Global Wake-Up Call

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:40:00 -0000

First: Donald Trump is putting the world on notice by threatening a trade war with Colombia until that country agreed to work with him to deport migrants from the US. His strong arm tactics worked ... but will they next time?

Plus: It's Pete Hegseth's first official day at the Pentagon, and we're expecting him to receive multiple executive orders from President Trump that will reshape the military, including a ban on transgender troops.

And: Tech stocks plunge after a surprise announcement from a Chinese AI startup that appears to threaten companies here in the US and has national security experts on edge.

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Trump Returns to White House With Whirlwind First Week

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 04:18:00 -0000

First: Whirlwind week. Trump takes the reins of power and unleashes a torrent of change. My panel will break down the avalanche of news.

And: Law and order? As troops head to the border, federal agents ramp up enforcement. What to watch as Trump’s immigration crackdown enters week two.

Plus: Moment of truth. Trump’s next picks take the stand in just days. Do they have what it takes?

And: What one legendary musician has to do with Biden’s last-minute act of clemency.

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Trump Reiterates California Quid Pro Quo

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:30:00 -0000

President Trump visited both hurricane-ravaged North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged California today and reiterated that he wants the latter state to meet certain conditions before it can get crucial federal aid.

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Trump Does Davos ... Virtually

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:10:00 -0000

Donald Trump took center stage - virtually - at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland today. It was his first major speech to global business and political leaders since taking office just a few days ago. We cover this story from all angles, with Richard Quest beginning our reporting from Davos.

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Trump Issues 'Get Out Of Jail Free' Cards

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:50:00 -0000

First: Sources tell CNN President Trump is considering a White House visit for his supporters who stormed the Capitol and tried to derail the peaceful transfer of power on January 6th, 2021

Plus: The new president is moving feverishly to remake the federal government in his image. His latest power move is revoking decades of diversity programs and possibly firing the men and women who ran them.

And: Claiming "my party left me," New York City Mayor Eric Adams, indicted on corruption charges, is slamming his fellow Democrats while cozying up to President Trump and his allies. Is this all part of winning a pardon?

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Trump's Dizzying First Day

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:50:00 -0000

On today's show we break down some of the most consequential changes Donald Trump made in his first 24 hours in office.

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Three Freed Hostages Now Back in Israel

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:42:00 -0000

First: Ceasefire. Israel and Hamas halt fighting overnight. Three Israeli hostages are now in the custody of the Israeli military and are back in Israel.

Then: Trump 2.0. Hours away from Trump returning to The White House. Trump promises a series of executive actions on day one.

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Trump Inauguration Moved

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:58:00 -0000

Moments before today's Inside Politics begins we learn that Monday's inauguration of Donald Trump will be moved indoors because of the extremely cold temperatures expected in Washington. The president-elect confirmed the move via a very lengthy social media post.

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Hope Mixed with Trepidation

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:24:00 -0000

First: We're tracking new concerns about the state of the Israel-Hamas deal to pause the war in Gaza and free some of the hostages, with Israel accusing Hamas of "attempting to extort last-minute concessions."

Plus: We bring you the results of a brand new CNN poll revealing how Americans are feeling about season two of the Trump presidency, which debuts just four days from now.

And: In a parting shot, President Biden warns about the rise of an oligarchy in the US, as his successor surrounds himself with a team of billionaires.

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Source: Israel, Hamas Reach Deal

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:31:00 -0000

As today's show begins we're following breaking news out of the Middle East, where a source tells CNN that the Israeli government and Hamas have agreed to a deal that will pause fighting in Gaza and lead to a phased release of hostages. Our extensive coverage begins with Jeremy Diamond in Tel Aviv.

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Critical Hours

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:50:00 -0000

First: Firefighters in Southern California are rushing to make progress fighting the flames, as forecasters predict dangerous winds will blow through the region again today and tomorrow. It could put new neighborhoods in the danger zone.

Plus: It's a pivotal week for President-elect Trump and his would-be Cabinet. His embattled pick to run the Pentagon will make his case to senators tomorrow. But the question is whether Pete Hegseth is already a sure bet for confirmation.

And: Three years ago, Andrew Cuomo left the New York's governor's mansion in disgrace. We have new reporting about the big new job he's now eyeing.

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Raging Wildfires Engulf Homes In Greater Los Angeles

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:54:00 -0000

First: California in crisis. Wildfires engulf blocks of Los Angeles as Trump points fingers. And Newsom pushes back. The latest from the West Coast.

Plus: Senate spotlight. This week, Trump's cabinet picks face a moment of truth.

Plus: My brand new reporting as Trump meets with House Republicans behind closed doors.

And: A sweet tradition. The new senator behind the secret candy stash on the Senate floor.

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An Unparalleled Moment in American History

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Ten days before putting his hand on the bible at the US Capitol and taking the oath of office for the most powerful position in the world, convicted felon Donald J. Trump is sentenced in his 34-count criminal conviction.

Plus: Another deadly inferno is erupting in ravaged Los Angeles County. CNN is live on the scene with a new update on firefighters' attempts to contain the flames as intense winds continue to complicate their efforts.

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Life-Threatening Fires in Southern Cal

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 21:15:00 -0000

Today's show begins with breaking news on what officials describe as "apocalyptic conditions" in Los Angeles County, where life-threatening fires are tearing through the most populous county in the United States. At this hour, four separate wildfires are spreading so rapidly that firefighters can't even begin to start to control them. One fire alone has already engulfed 5,000 acres and is 0% contained.

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Tomorrow: Lawmakers To Certify 2024 Election Results

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 04:16:06 -0000

First: House of cards. Mike Johnson gets across the finish line in dramatic fashion. After a little help from Donald Trump. Is Trump's power growing or hanging by a thread? My panel will join me.

And: Four years later, for the first time since the attack on the Capitol, lawmakers returned to certify this election. Harris is set to preside over her own defeat. What's changed since that day and what to watch tomorrow? joins me at the magic wall.

Plus: A presidential legacy. Georgia mourns the death of Jimmy Carter as thousands prepare to remember him in Washington.

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Officials Say New Orleans Truck Attacker Acted Alone

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:59:27 -0000

Today's show begins immediately following an official update in the wake of the New Year's early-morning attack in New Orleans that left 14 individuals dead and more than 30 hurt. The most significant development is that the man who allegedly drove the truck that barreled into revelers on Bourbon Street is the belief that he acted alone. The FBI also reports that, as of now, there is not a "definitive link" between the New Orleans attack and a Tesla cybertruck explosion outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas just hours later. CNN's Ryan Young begins today's coverage in the Big Easy.

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Was New Orleans Attack an Act of Terror?

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 19:00:00 -0000

Police say at least 10 people are dead and at least 35 injured after a man drove a truck into a crowd of people on Bourbon Street. Investigators say the suspect also shot two officers and is now dead. The FBI says it is investigating the deadly incident as an "act of terrorism." Our extensive coverage begins with CNN Senior Justice Correspondent Evan Perez.

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Peanut Farmer, Peacemaker, President

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:01:09 -0000

First: The world is honoring the incredible life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday at the age of 100. Phil Mattingly talks to an acclaimed journalist who covered the 39th president for more than five decades.

Plus: Donald Trump just offered a belated Christmas gift to Mike Johnson - a "complete and total endorsement" to continue as Speaker of the House.

And: The richest man in the world says he's willing to "go to war" on a critical immigration issue.

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179 People Killed After Plane Crash Landing In South Korea

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 02:02:11 -0000

First: Breaking news from overnight, 179 people were killed in South Korea after a passenger jet crashed at Muan International Airport.

Then: Can Donald Trump press pause on a looming TikTok ban before the clock runs out?

Plus: Interview with DNC Chair Candidate Martin O'Malley.

And: After 250 years, America's favorite bird finally gets a promotion.

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Cracks in the Coalition

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 20:29:01 -0000

First: The issue of American culture and legal immigration is triggering a rift between two groups of Trump supporters: the MAGA base and the Silicon Valley tech bros.

Plus: How old is too old to be in Congress? A 68-year-old House Democrat says she's stepping down to set a good example, but will others follow her lead?

And: Is it too early to talk about 2028? Undeniably, yes. But it's also the Friday of a holiday week. So please cut us some slack as we take a look at who are some of the early Democratic front runners.

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Russia Responsible For Deadly Plane Crash?

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:15:17 -0000

First: A US official tells CNN that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have brought down the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed yesterday in Central Asia, killing at least 38 people. The official tells us it may have been a case of mistaken identity.

Plus: They shunned him, but now they're looking to sway him. We've got new CNN reporting on the companies and executives writing seven-figure checks to Donald Trump's inaugural fund.

And: New details on how President Biden plans to end his presidency, including a last-minute foreign trip and a private meeting with the Pope.

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The First 100 Days

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:37:29 -0000

First: President-elect Trump has an audacious agenda and a plan to carry it out. But did the divide we saw last week inside the GOP signal big problems ahead?

Plus: Trump's pick for FCC chair writes what's been perceived as a vaguely threatening letter to Disney boss Bob Iger, promising a major crackdown on broadcast networks and tech companies he accuses of anti-conservative bias

And: We look at the enormous power Elon Musk will wield over American business, politics and culture once Trump moves back into the White House.

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Prostitution, Illicit Drug Use, Statutory Rape

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 20:18:36 -0000

First: The House Ethics committee says it found evidence that Matt Gaetz committed multiple crimes while he was a sitting member of congress. We break down the bombshell report and what comes next for the close Trump ally.

Plus: President Biden moves 37 federal prisoners off death row. It's a remarkable transformation for a man who was once a champion of capital punishment.

And: After 15 years in the Senate, Joe Manchin leaves Washington. And he's not going quietly, telling our Manu Raju why the Democratic party's brand became toxic and how it can recover from a crushing defeat.

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Interview with Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV)

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 23:17:14 -0000

First: Capitol chaos. House members vote to fund the government. But stiff arm Trump's primary demand, as the president elect tries to work his will and hits his limits. What does it mean for what's next? My panel will join me.

Plus: Laws of power. Speaker Johnson faces conservative blowback, with his job at stake in just 12 days. Can Johnson survive what could be his biggest test yet?

And: Beers with Joe. I sit down with outgoing Senator Joe Manchin, who has some harsh words for his former party.

Plus: One bright spot for Democrats you might have missed.

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The Nightmare Before Christmas

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:30:11 -0000

First: In exactly 12 hours, the federal government will shut down unless Congress acts fast. Speaker Mike Johnson claims he now has a plan. But does he have the votes?

Plus: Who's the boss? Dana talks to a top Democratic senator about his party's negotiations behind the scenes, including why they think it is Elon Musk calling the shots in the GOP.

And: Where's Joe? The current president is noticeably out of sight as the government he runs braces for a potential shutdown. We have new reporting on the waning days of President Biden's administration.

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Charges Against CEO Shooter Revealed

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:34:49 -0000

As today show begins, federal charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, have just been unsealed. Our coverage begins with CNN senior crime and justice correspondent Shimon Prokupecz.

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Casting a Shadow of Fear

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 20:25:52 -0000

First: Donald Trump issues a not-so-veiled threat against a political enemy, signaling he may follow through on his promise to use his power of the presidency to pursue his opponents.

Plus: Matt Gaetz responds to a CNN report that the House Ethics Committee plans to release its report on his alleged sexual misconduct, saying the details that could could go public are embarrassing but not criminal.

And: California governor or another shot at the oval office? New reporting on Kamala Harris's next act, including what her closest advisers think she'll decide.

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Under the Microscope

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 20:39:50 -0000

First: It's RFK Jr.'s turn to pound the congressional marble as Donald Trump's pick for health secretary tries to convince key Republican senators to support his nomination despite conflicting views on one of the most important issues to the GOP: abortion.

Plus: We take you to state capitals across the country as presidential electors cast their votes this hour to formalize Donald Trump's victory.

And: Another community is in mourning after a 15-year-old girl opened fire in her Wisconsin school.

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Trump on Ukraine, Drones, UHC Murder

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:20:21 -0000

Today's show begins just after President-elect Donald Trump holds his first press conference since Election Day.

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Trump Basks In Personal Victories Amid Cabinet Battles

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 02:03:27 -0000

First: Honeymoon phase. Donald Trump taking a victory lap. But with controversial cabinet picks and a messy pressure campaign - Is it effective? How long will it last?

Plus: Uncertain path. Democrats look to find their footing in Trump's Washington -- fight tooth and nail. Or cut deals? Who will lead them back to power. We'll have new reporting about Kamala Harris's plans, and I'll talk to a candidate who wants to run the DNC.

And: A house divided. A GOP split over a bill protecting kids on social media. Speaker Johnson saying no. As Elon musk and Senate allies rally for it. Who holds the power in Trump's GOP?

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Hegseth's Confirmation Path Improves

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 23:21:09 -0000

First: It's been 38 days since the election, and 38 days from now, President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office for the second time. We've got the latest on the transition, including how Pete Hegseth's path to confirmation is looking a bit smoother, while Robert F Kennedy Jr.'s may be getting a bit rockier.

Plus: Trump says he may pardon January 6 rioters within minutes of taking office. We have new CNN reporting on whether that will include the hundreds of defendants accused of assaulting police officers that day.

And: He may be the most powerful figure in Trump world that you have never heard of. We'll tell you about the 38-year-old conservative in charge of hiring thousands of Trump loyalists to staff the federal government.

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Trump Wins Again

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 20:13:41 -0000

First: For the second time, Time names Donald Trump "Person of the Year," giving him the recognition he craves while revealing crucial details about what America's health programs, justice system and foreign policy will look like when he takes the oath of office just 39 days from now.

Plus: Democratic Senator John Fetterman says his party can't "freak out" about everything Trump does. Today, he'll sit down with the president-elect's controversial choice to lead the Pentagon - the first Democrat to meet with any of Trump's cabinet picks.

And: Dana talks to a top Democrat about the FBI director's decision to step aside so Donald Trump can dramatically reshape the bureau in his image.

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Trump Approval Numbers

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:23:54 -0000

First: Results of a brand new CNN poll show most Americans approve of how Donald Trump is handling his transition to the White House, and are optimistic about his presidency.

Plus: Officials now have forensic evidence tying Luigi Mangione to the exact spot UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in Manhattan as investigators track down new clues about a potential motive.

And: Rows of Lamborghinis and Ferraris are among the luxuries CNN saw in our inside look at former Syrian President's Bashar al-Assad's opulent palace.

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Ivy League Grad Turned Cold-Blooded Killer?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:33:13 -0000

First: We're getting new details about the investigation into a privileged young man charged with murdering one of the top business leaders in America, including how he was reported missing just weeks before the shooting.

Plus: Last week, the Pete Hegseth nomination was on life support. Today, once- skeptical GOP senators appear to be rallying behind Donald Trump's pick to run the Pentagon.

And: Dana speaks with a former hostage who spent 51 days in Hamas captivity. Her husband remains a prisoner. She shares excruciating details about the treatment she endured and has a message for both President Biden and President-elect Trump.

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Man Questioned in UHC CEO Murder

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:53:33 -0000

As today's show begins, police were questioning a 26-year-old man in Pennsylvania in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this week in New York City. CNN's Brynn Gingras and John Miller join Dana with the latest on the case.

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Assad Regime Falls Overnight As Rebels Take Syrian Capital

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 20:11:05 -0000

First: Assad toppled. The Syrian dictator's regime collapses in a stunning overnight victory for rebel forces. As Donald Trump returns to the world stage in France. How will the president-elect handle his global tests?

Plus: Digging in. New comments from Trump show he's standing by his man.

And: Times up for TikTok? A federal court clears the way for a TikTok ban in just six weeks. But as 170 million Americans brace for change, will Trump enforce it?

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Assassin on the Run

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:45:26 -0000

First: Breaking news on possible DNA evidence related to the Manhattan CEO murder and new information on how investigators are trying to close in on the gunman's identity.

Plus: Donald Trump boosts his embattled Pentagon pick, posting "Pete is a winner." It's a new public show of support for a nomination that is essentially hanging by a thread.

And: Dana discusses preemptive pardon possibilities with Democratic powerbroker Jim Clyburn.

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A Killer on the Loose

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:31:11 -0000

First: We bring you new developments on the hunt for an assassin who took out one of the most powerful business leaders in America. The search is accompanied by growing law enforcement concern that more than 24 hours after the Manhattan murder, the suspect could be anywhere.

Plus: Refusing to retreat, Donald Trump's embattled Pentagon pick says he has the full support of the president-elect. Nevertheless, some Republican senators remain skeptical, including one who's dropping some not-so-subtle, not-so-positive hints about him.

And: Dana talks to a powerful Republican committee chair who will meet with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy today.

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UHC CEO Shot Dead in NYC

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:40:36 -0000

As today's show begins we're still learning about the shocking murder of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson this morning outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan. Our coverage begins with a live report from CNN correspondent Brynn Gingras.

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Scenes of Chaos and Fear

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:13:55 -0000

First: South Korea, a key US ally, is reeling after its democratically elected president declared martial law. CNN is live on the ground with the latest.

Plus: Booze, unwanted advances and an Islamophobic chant are some only some of the new allegations facing Donald Trump's pick to run the Pentagon.

And: Top strategists from both parties will debate the question many are grappling with in the political environment: What's the moral high ground?

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First Family First

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:25:56 -0000

First: We bring you the mixed reaction from last night's surprise White House announcement that Joe Biden issued a "full and unconditional pardon" for his son, Hunter, whom the president says was unfairly targeted.

Plus: Senate Republicans stand in the way of Kash Patel becoming the FBI director or confirm the man who promises to dismantle the law enforcement agency and rebuild it exactly how Donald Trump wants it.

And: Democrats are looking for a new DNC chair. Dana talks to someone who thinks he's best equipped for the job of guiding the party out of the wilderness.

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Trump Picks Loyalist Kash Patel To Be Next FBI Director

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:04:05 -0000

First: Bombshell pick. President-elect Trump chooses a new FBI director. Controversial loyalist Kash Patel. Can he get confirmed? What will he do if he is? My panel of experts will break it all down.

And: The Elon effect. Elon Musk celebrates Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago as the Tesla CEO gears up for his new role. How will he shape the future of government? Tesla and SpaceX investor Cathie Wood will join me live.

Plus: Democrats search for a path forward. Who will they choose to lead their party in the new Trump era? I'll ask Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler.

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Guess Who Came to Dinner?

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 18:58:17 -0000

First: Donald Trump spent Thanksgiving night with loved ones Melania, Barron and ... Elon Musk? We look at their relationship and preview Musk's trip to Washington next week to meet with Republican lawmakers.

Plus: A controversy over raw milk as bird flu is found in another batch of it in California. Experts say unpasteurized milk is a vector for infectious diseases. But Robert F Kennedy Jr. wants more Americans drinking it and may soon be in a position to promote it.

And: What went wrong? A top Democratic pollster joins the show with some tough truths for his party about why they lost the presidency and the path back to power in 2026.

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Move Fast and Break Things

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:33:05 -0000

First: With 54 days until inauguration the president elect has already filled out his cabinet. Now he's preparing an agenda to quickly push through a narrowly divided Congress.

Plus: The Harris campaign brain trust is defending the decisions they made in the final weeks of the campaign. So why do they think Trump won?

And: Elon Musk is worth over $350 billion. What will he do with all that money and influence? Wel talk to the author of a new Time magazine cover story on him.

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The Trump Trade War Begins

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 18:54:10 -0000

First: The president-elect says he'll slap massive tariffs on America's three closest trading partners the first day he's in office. But will he follow through? And if he does will it get in the way of his promise to fight inflation?

Plus: We could be on the verge of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet is expected to vote on it today.

And: One of Trump's most trusted advisers is accused of asking the eventual pick for Treasury Secretary for money to talk him up to the boss.

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You're Hired!

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:55:21 -0000

First: The president-elect has picked a cabinet of loyalists to carry out his MAGA agenda, but now comes the hard part. We have new reporting on how Team Trump is preparing for multiple contentious confirmation battles.

Plus: Rejection to affection. After disavowing Project 2025 on the trail, Donald Trump is tapping an architect of the far-right plan for a critical post in the White House.

And: A lame duck just spared two 40-pound turkeys from the kitchen table. How Peach and Blossom rode the gravy train all the way to the White House.

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Trump Races Through Cabinet Picks Amid Questions About Vetting

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:07:48 -0000

First: Reality check. With a flurry of new picks, Trump's cabinet comes fully into focus. But after one falls through, what's next for Trump's other choices?

Plus: One on one. Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown on his loss and what he says needs to change.

And: Fowl play. A look back at presidential turkey pardons with Biden set to hold his last.

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Switching it Up

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:44:06 -0000

First: President-elect Trump has a new pick for attorney general, but his plan to overhaul the Justice Department remains the same. We've got all the latest news from Mar-a-Lago.

Plus: With three House races still uncalled, the Republican majority could be one of the smallest ever. We'll look at the challenges ahead for House Speaker Mike Johnson.

And: Dana speaks with Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis, who is praising Donald Trump's choice of Robert Kennedy Jr. to run Health and Human Services.

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Playing Defense

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:56:00 -0000

First: Donald Trump's embattled pick to run the Pentagon is on Capitol Hill to meet with key Republican senators after new, graphic details about an allegation of sexual assault against him were revealed.

Plus: We have new reporting on Tulsi Gabbard's deeply rooted distrust of the agencies Trump wants her to lead

And: Dana speaks with former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel about how Republicans won and potential pitfalls for when they gain control in January.

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Reveal ... or Conceal?

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:32:00 -0000

First: The House Ethics committee meets this afternoon to discuss what to do with the report into Matt Gaetz's alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use as President-elect Trump says he's not giving up on Gaetz's nomination.

Plus: A top Senate Republican joins the show to discuss Donald Trump's cabinet picks and what he think of Trump's threat to use a constitutional loophole to put his team in place without Senate consent?

And: An undocumented immigrant is convicted of killing Laken Riley, a young Georgia woman out for a jog earlier this year. We take you live to that courtroom for reaction.

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Trump's #1 Priority

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0000

First: We're following new pressure on the House Ethics committee to release its report on Matt Gaetz as Donald Trump makes it clear he's prioritizing his attorney general pick over everything else.

Plus: We bring you new reporting on why Congressman Hakeem Jeffries may now be the most important Democrat in Washington.

And: It was just six months ago that Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Now we're waiting for the judge in that case to tell us what Trump's election win means for that sentencing.

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Through Thick and Thin

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:22:07 -0000

First: The president elect is standing by his decision to elevate MAGA firebrands to top government positions and tells his team that Matt Gaetz, his attorney general, is the most important pick he will make.

Plus: Is Elon Musk flying too close to the sun? The richest man in the world seems to go everywhere Trump goes and now is using his social media platform to publicly push his favorite cabinet picks.

And: We have new reporting on the hunt to find and fire federal employees the Trump team believes are not totally committed to his cause.

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Jeffries Zeroes in on How Dems Will Plot Path Back to Power

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:58:22 -0000

First: Loyalty test. From Matt Gaetz to RFK Jr., Trump's choices shocked Washington. The Republicans fall in line.

Plus: New details on RFK Jr. and Trump's pick for the Pentagon.

And: Fighting back. New reporting on the top House Democrat's plans to bring his party out of the wilderness.

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Trump Assembles His Dream Team

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0000

First: New reporting on how the president-elect may reshape the FBI in his image with the hard-right loyalists who talk about going after the self-perceived enemies at home.

Plus: As medical experts express outrage that Trump made good on his promise to put RFK Jr. in charge of public health, we tell you whatKennedy could mean for you and your family.

And: New details on how Team Trump is planning to carry out his promised mass deportations by expanding detention facilities and issuing executive actions.

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Washington Adjusts to New Reality

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:45:09 -0000

First: Donald Trump is sending a clear message on what his government will look like and prioritize when he takes over in just 67 days. We examine this new reality.

Plus: With confirmation the GOP will control both chambers of Congress, Trump may have a clear runway to enact his agenda. We have new reporting on a potential pocket of resistance.

And: Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, has been attached at the hip to Donald Trump for weeks now. We get new insight into what he may do with his newfound power.

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Trump, Biden Meet at White House

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:47:02 -0000

Today's show begins as Donald Trump and Joe Biden are meeting at the White House and Republican senators are choosing their next majority leader.

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Drafting the Team

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:12:09 -0000

Donald Trump's cabinet picks are coming fast and furious and so far, he's rewarding his staunchest allies with plum jobs in his new administration. Vice president-elect JD Vance says who his boss selects for attorney general is Trump's biggest decision. Will whoever that is follow through on trump's vows of revenge

Also: As weird as it may seem, there are people who voted for both Trump and AOC. Several are speaking out about why they chose polar opposite sides of the ballot. We bring you the answers and how they help explain the 2024 election results.

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Stephen Miller's Rise to Power

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:34:09 -0000

As today show begins, President Biden concludes his Veterans Day remarks at Arlington National Cemetery. Following that, we turn to today's breaking news that President-elect Trump plans to name Stephen Miller as White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. Miller is the man behind Trump's mass deportation plan and one of the most hardline voices in the first Trump White House.

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Trump Transition Speeds Ahead As Congress Awaits Final Results

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:51:00 -0000

First: Clean sweep. As Trump allies jockey for roles, the president-elect's plans take shape. Maggie Haberman joins to talk Trump's mind-set. How will his second term differ from the first?

Plus: Dems in disarray. After widespread losses, how will the Democratic Party emerge from the wilderness?

And: Full house. Republicans could control both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. Are they ready?

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Savoring the Victory

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:42:13 -0000

First: A top Trump advisor says the president-elect feels emboldened after a decisive election victory and is already preparing the massive policy overhaul he promised on immigration, trade, taxes and much more.

Plus: Are Republicans in Congress ready to pass anything and everything the new president wants? Dana talks to Senator-elect Jim Banks.

And: What now? That's the question so many Democrats are asking, but few have answers. The party is grappling with how to move forward after losses across nearly all demographics.

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The Dawn of a New Era

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:52:26 -0000

First: Former President Trump is now President-elect Trump, and he's headed back to the White House with a mandate to carry out an expansive agenda, one well beyond the economic issues that swayed many Americans to vote GOP. We have new reporting on who may be going with him and what they are planning for day one.

Plus: "You can't love your country only when you win." President Biden just restated that message to the nation after Trump's resounding victory Kamala Harris.

And: It's another edition of the blame game, with Democrats are in deep despair as they begin their long and arduous journey of examining how their coalition crumbled.

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Closing Time

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 20:40:21 -0000

Just 12 hours left in one of the wildest presidential campaigns in American history. And if the polls are right, one of the tightest, with the two candidates offering sharply different visions at recent rallies:

Harris: "We have the momentum, because our campaign is tapping into the ambitions, the aspirations, and the dreams of the American people, because we are optimistic and excited about what we can do to together!"

Trump: "What a terrible thing they have done to our country. And you're going to say that to her. You're going to say, 'You've done a terrible job, you're grossly incompetent, we're not going to take it anymore. Kamala, you're fired! Get the hell out.'"

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Trump & Harris Fight For Final Votes With Just 2 Days Left

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:50:54 -0000

First: Final hours. A frantic finish to a historic campaign. CNN's political director breaks down their potential paths after surprising new polling and Harris stops by "SNL".

Plus: House of cards. We're on the trail with Speaker Johnson.

And: Exclusive. A rare one on one with former President Clinton as he barnstorms the country.

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The Final Countdown

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:59:38 -0000

First: It's T-minus four days and 62 million Americans have already cast their ballots as Kamala Harris and Donald Trump blitz the battlegrounds with their closing arguments to that little, little sliver of persuadable voters.

Plus: Trump says he'll let RFK Jr. "do anything he wants" with health and vaccine policy if the former president is back in the White House.

And: $2 billion has now been poured into presidential political ads this election season. We break down the ones that work with two top political strategists.

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Crunch Time

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:47:02 -0000

First: With less than a week to go till Election Day, we have brand new CNN polls showing Kamala Harris with a slight edge in two of the must-win Rust Belt states CNN's David Chalian breaks down the impact for both campaigns.

Plus: Donald Trump is promising to put RFK Jr., a man known for pushing dangerous conspiracies about vaccines, Covid-19, and antidepressants, in charge of public health. What would that mean for you?

And: Dana talks to a House Democrat battling an aggressive neurological disorder and the Republican she wants unseated about why they're now working together to try to elect Kamala Harris.

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One Week to Go

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 17:40:00 -0000

As the clock ticks down to Election Day we bring you a brand new CNN poll from two pivotal battleground states which only affirms that this race cannot be closer.

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The Final Lap

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:40:51 -0000

First: With just eight days left to win votes, the candidates are spread out across the battleground states trying to reach that dwindling slice of undecided voters, knowing more than 40 million Americans have already cast their ballots.

Plus: Vile, racist sexist insults dominated Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden yesterday. The former president's typical fear mongering was actually upstaged by his own warmup acts, who disparaged countless Americans.

And: When the votes are in, we could see the biggest gender gap ever. Two pollsters from both parties break down the growing divide and how each side is trying to close it.

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Trump & Harris Close Out Race With Starkly Different Visions

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:23:28 -0000

First: Nine days. With the race deadlocked, the candidates stormed the battleground. As Trump goes dark, Harris leaned on star power.

And: New data on why the race is still so tight.

Plus: Anxious nation. Two pollsters on what they're watching in these final days.

And: Badger State battle. We go one-on-one as Wisconsin Senate race gets ugly.

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New Presidential Poll, Same Old Results

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:01:50 -0000

First: A brand new CNN poll reveals the race is literally tied. David Chalian is at the magic wall to take us behind the numbers.

Plus: Kamala Harris is zeroing in on Donald Trump's role in overturning Roe v. Wade. Dana talks to a couple forced to leave their home state of Texas to end a non-viable pregnancy.

And: Elon Musk is pouring an eye-popping amount of money into his push to elect Trump. We have new details on what he's doing and what he likely wants out of it.

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Closing Arguments

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:37:00 -0000

With just 12 days left, Kamala Harris is focusing on the threats to democracy and abortion rights, issues she hopes will be at the forefront of voters' minds. Plus: "Daddy's home!" That's what the crowd chanted as Donald Trump took the stage in Georgia last night after a very weird moment. Meanwhile, Mitch McConnell is offering a new, blistering assessment of much of the party he still leads in the Senate, saying the MAGA movement is completely wrong, and that Ronald Reagan wouldn't recognize the GOP today.

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Kelly Labels Trump a 'Fascist'

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 19:26:38 -0000

First: John Kelly, who served as Donald Trump's Chief of Staff, tells the New York Times he believes his former boss meets "the definition of a fascist" and warns Trump would rule like a "dictator" if reelected.

Plus: It could be a critical night for Kamala Harris - she's going to take questions from undecided and persuadable voters at a CNN town hall.

And: We have a special report on the Jewish vote.

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Crunch Time

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:09:29 -0000

With just two weeks till Election Day, the campaigns are putting the finishing touches on their closing messages to the shrinking sliver of undecided voters. Kamala Harris is going all-in on their bet that abortion rights will bring people to the polls. We have brand new reporting on their plans, including a trip to a reliably red state. Meanwhile, the richest man in the world is using his considerable resources to boots Donald Trump's campaign. So what does Elon Musk want in return?

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15 Days to Go

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:01:24 -0000

As today show begins, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both on the campaign trail with events in states neither can afford to lose. The former president is just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, while the VP is in suburban Philadelphia with Liz Chaney. We go live to both candidates followed by analysis from our panel.

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Trump & Harris Hone Final Pitches Over Packed Weekend

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:38:55 -0000

First: Closing time. Trump gets vulgar, while Harris holds her attacks. As big names hit the trail, hoping to drive voters in the polls.

And: Elon Musk's million dollar promise.

Plus: Culture wars. The GOP's big bet on anti-trans attacks.

And: Great stakes. New reporting on whether the control of the Senate could come down to Michigan.

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Betting on the Blue Wall

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 17:38:02 -0000

First: Kamala Harris is camping out in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania this week as it becomes increasingly clear that her best path to the White House leads straight through those crucial states.

Plus: The Trump campaign reportedly wants Nikki Haley to join him on the trail during the campaign's final days. So why this morning did the former president take a swipe at her?

And: Too close for comfort. That's how the architect of Obama's presidential campaign, David Plouffe, sums up this race. He joins us exclusively.

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Hamas Leader Killed By Israel

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:26:00 -0000

As today's show begins we've just learned that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the October 7, 2023 terror attack against Israel, was killed in Gaza Thursday, according to a radio station run by Israel. Sinwar is believed responsible for the slaughter of more than 1,200 people, including 46 Americans.

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Critical Constituencies

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 17:55:41 -0000

"I am the father of IVF," Donald Trump told an audience of women today at a Fox town hall. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris heads to the Philadelphia suburbs, focusing on persuadable Republicans and independents. And Ted Cruz is fighting for his political life in a surprisingly close race against a football star turned Democratic congressman. Can he hang on?

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Using Trump's Words Against Him

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:56:16 -0000

First: Kamala Harris has a new tactic for highlighting the stakes of this deadlocked race: Not just using Donald Trump's own words against him, but playing the clips.

Plus: Early in-person voting begins today in Georgia. That crucial Sun Belt state was decided by just over 11,000 votes in 2020.

And: We introduce you to DC's newest and cutest residents after a very long trip aboard the "panda express."

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Fear Mongering

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 17:39:00 -0000

First: Donald Trump is using violent and dehumanizing language to claim without evidence that criminals will invade America if he doesn't win. It's dark, dangerous, and an integral part of his get-out-the-vote strategy.

Plus: Kamala Harris is camping out in the critical states of Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, and she's making a direct plea to Black men as Democrats fear they could sit this election out, or even vote for Trump.

And: We have new reporting on officials in swing states across the country working aggressively to guard against post-election drama.

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Harris & Trump Try To Break Out From Toss-Up Race

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:44:06 -0000

First: Toss up. With three weeks left, Harris hits a wall, while Trump stokes fears.

Plus: Harry Enten breaks down Republican advantages. Can Trump close it out, or will Harris break through?

And: Gender gap. Amid warning signs for Harris, new behind the scenes details of Obama's appeal.

And: What Trump plans to do to make up ground with women.

Plus: Out-of-control? With the Senate seeming to slip from Democrats, new reporting on how the GOP hopes to hold the House, by changing how they talk about the abortion.

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The Final Lap

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:29:47 -0000

With just 25 days to go, and the polls virtually tied, Barack Obama hits the campaign trail on behalf of Kamala Harris, appealing directly to the Black men the VP will need to win. Meanwhile, Donald Trump focuses on fearmongering with an issue he hopes will define this race.

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Milton's Deadly Wrath Felt Across Florida

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:58:27 -0000

First responders in Florida are working tirelessly to rescue people still trapped in their homes amid the trail of destruction left by Hurricane Milton. Officials say they dodged the worst-case scenario, but warn the threat is not over.

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Milton's Fury Already Being Felt

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:49:36 -0000

Hurricane Milton continues its inexorable march toward Florida as a catastrophic Category 4 storm, packing winds of 145 miles per hour. Milton is now forecast to make landfall just south of Sarasota, and its outer bands are already wreaking havoc on millions, producing large and dangerous tornadoes.

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Hurricane a Matter of Life and Death

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:45:19 -0000

Hurricane Milton is packing catastrophic winds of 150 miles per hour and barreling straight toward Florida, with Tampa in the storm's bullseye. We get an update from the city's mayor, who's already issued a blunt warning: "If you stay in one of the evacuation zones, you are going to die."

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One Year Later, Israel Still Haunted by Hamas Attack

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:54:12 -0000

Today marks one year since the barbaric Hamas terror attack on Israel, the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. On this day last year, 1,200 innocent people were murdered, countless others were raped and beaten, and more than 250 people were taken to Gaza as hostages.

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Candidates Ramp Up Ground Game As Race Enters Final Month

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:35:29 -0000

First: Thirty days. Donald Trump returns to Butler. While Harris works the margin.

And: John King joins at the magic wall. Will anything shake up this incredibly tight race?

Plus: Big sky brawl. Will control of the Senate, come down to two men in Montana?

And: Spousal spotlight. Melania Trump makes way. Doug Emhoff works to make history.

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Battleground Blitz

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:31:40 -0000

First: With a month and a day until Americans flood the polls, the final strategy for each campaign involves swing states, superstar names, and bearing big grudges.

Plus: The world watches anxiously to see how or if Israel will fire back at Iran as leaders around the world worry that one provocation too many will propel an all- out war.

And: In a last month power drive, a screen door slams on any question who Bruce Springsteen will back in as the Boss appeals to his fans, especially working-class men, to vote for Kamala Harris.

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Trump, Harris Face Commander in Chief Test

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:30:27 -0000

First: A strike, a war and a natural disaster threaten to upend the race and remake the election into a campaign about who is more fit.

Plus: Staunch Republican Liz Cheney hits the campaign trail with Kamala Harris to tell voters why they can't afford four more years of Donald Trump.

And: In a new memoir and video, Melania Trump takes a position on abortion directly at odds with her husband's party.

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More Fear of a Widening War

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:19:08 -0000

First: Tension across the globe is palpable as the world waits for a response to Iran's largest missile attack ever against Israel. The Biden administration says America's support for Israel remains ironclad.

Plus: Tim Walz and JD Vance keep it civil on the debate stage as Donald Trump rages on Truth Social. How much will their exchanges on January 6, abortion and the economy matter to voters in this deadlocked race?

And: Communities were "wiped off the map" by Hurricane Helene. President biden is heading to the Carolinas today to survey areas gutted by the fierce storm.

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Iran Launches Attack on Israel

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:19:46 -0000

As today's show begins, the White House has just announced it believes Iran is on the verge of launching a missile attack on Israel. Israeli military says it hasn't identified the aerial threat, at least as of yet. But the American embassy is warning its personnel to shelter in place until further notice. Our coverage of this breaking news begins with CNN's Arlette Saenz at the White House.

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What Will Iran Do?

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 19:08:15 -0000

First: Israel strikes new targets in Lebanon and Yemen as fears grow that Iran will retaliate after Hezbollah's leader was killed. We go live to the region look at the tough choices ahead for President Biden.

Plus: According to Donald Trump, "one rough day of policing" would end crime and Kamala Harris is "mentally impaired." Is his increasingly dark rhetoric what voters want to hear?

And: It's debate night in Montana in a race that could determine control of the United States Senate. Republicans have an edge, but Democrats are shelling out millions, hoping for surprises across the map.

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Tensions Rise In Mideast With U.S. Election 37 Days Away

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 03:13:32 -0000

First: Lashing out. Trump bashes Harris as she tries to close the gap.

And: Global developments shake up the race, as the VP candidates gear up for their debate.

Plus: One on one. Kevin McCarthy live on the state of the GOP and the presidential race.

And: Gridlock. New swing state polls give some hope to Democrats as they struggle to hold the Senate.

Plus: New reporting on how Republicans could jam up a President Harris agenda.

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Israel Attacks Hezbollah HQ

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:58:23 -0000

Today's show begins with major news out of the Middle East, where Israel says it has struck Hezbollah's central headquarters in the Lebanese capital of Beirut. CNN's Jomana Karadsheh joins us live from the scene of the attack.

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Making Their Economic Pitches

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:14:00 -0000

First: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both in crucial swing states today, laying out dueling visions for the economy. Not surprising, as polls overwhelmingly show it's the most important issue for voters.

Plus: A new bipartisan reveals shocking security lapses the day the former president was shot.

And: A top pollster is joins the show to break down why Trump is dominating with male voters.

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Deadlock!

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 17:33:28 -0000

First: We bring you brand new polling showing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in a virtual tie with just six weeks to go. We break down each of their strengths and weaknesses heading into the final stretch of the campaign.

Plus: In his final speech to the United Nations, President Biden calls for an end to the Israeli-Hamas war, saying innocent people are going through hell.

And: Donald Trump is headed south to talk about an issue he hopes will define this race: the economy. This comes as Kamala Harris touts the endorsement of over 400 economists and policymakers.

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Sun Belt Strength

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:45:03 -0000

First: Brand new polls show Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris in the crucial state of Arizona, while the race is deadlocked in Georgia and North Carolina with no signs there of a post-debate bump for Harris.

Plus: A chilling letter from the suspect in the second Trump assassination attempt is revealed. It makes his plans to try to kill the former president clear and urges others to finish the job.

And: We have new reporting on how and when votes will be counted in critical battleground states. The bottom line: It won't be quick, which means we may not know the White House winter until days after election day.

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Democratic Maryland Senate Candidate Improperly Claimed Tax Breaks

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:58:00 -0000

Final sprint. Controversy scrambles the map. While Harris agrees to CNN's debate and Trump tries to win over women.

Plus, former President Obama's chief strategist, David Axelrod, on where Harris is trailing Biden.

And new reporting on Democrats' Maryland Senate candidate.

Plus, face off. With just over a week until they debate, are the VP candidates helping or hurting their ticket?

And 25 years. Stars of the "West Wing" celebrate at the White House.

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Biden Cabinet Meeting, Harris Abortion Speech

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 17:37:35 -0000

As today show begins, President Biden is holding the first cabinet meeting of the year and taking some questions from reporters. We get the latest from CNN senior White House reporter Kevin Liptack. Following his report, we turn to the presidential race and Kamala Harris' trip to Atlanta for a speech focused on abortion rights. It comes on the heels of a frightening report about two pregnant women in Georgia whose deaths are linked to the state's abortion bans.

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Tighter Than an Unopened Jar of Pickles

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:08:51 -0000

First: A slew of new polls from three crucial swing states show a remarkably consistent reality. The country is divided and the presidential race is up for grabs. We break down the numbers and what it means for both candidates' path to 270.

Plus: Team Harris is relying on Tim Walz to cut into a huge source of support for Donald Trump: men. The group White Dudes for Harris is also launching a $10 million digital ad buy. But will anything narrow the gaping gender gap?

And: The Teamsters Union decides against endorsing either presidential candidate for the first time in nearly three decades. Donald Trump is calling it an honor. But is it? Dana asks the Teamsters President Sean O'Brien.

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Goosing the Economy

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:39:25 -0000

First: Shortly after today's show concludes, the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates for the first time in four years. It's a signal that the central bank thinks inflation is finally under control, and it could have major political aftershocks.

Plus: Attempting to shore up her coalition, Kamala Harris is holding events with minority groups and targeting the all-important youth vote in new ads.

And: The first ballots get mailed out tomorrow in Wisconsin, a state that is crucial to any path to 270. That battleground is currently showing a dead heat. Dana talks to the state's Democratic party chair.

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The Reality of Rhetoric

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 20:25:12 -0000

First: Donald Trump is now blaming Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the second apparent assassination attempt. This coming from a man who's arguably pushed more incendiary political rhetoric than any other US president or candidate.

Plus: We have no details regarding the indictment against Sean Diddy Combs. Prosecutors want the rapper behind bars after he "abused threatened, and coerced victims for 16 years."

And: The Senate rejects a bill to protect IVF. Is this a case of election-year politics?Dana speaks with Senator Amy Klobuchar.

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'We Live in Dangerous Times'

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:02:05 -0000

First: That's the chilling assessment from the Secret Service after a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life. We bring you the latest on the investigation and breaking details from the suspect's parents.

Plus: JD Vance is still defending baseless and racist conspiracies about Haitian immigrants eating pets. The VP candidate tells Dana he is willing to "create stories for media attention."

And: Kamala Harris has a high-stakes meeting today with a union that usually backs Democrats, but its president spoke at the Republican convention this summer.

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This Week: Harris & Trump To Fan Out Across Battlegrounds

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:26:01 -0000

Ground game. Post-debate, Harris targets deep red territory. While Trump digs in.

CNN's political director joins us at the magic wall. Why one city could tip the balance.

And abortion politics. New reporting on an issue roiling the GOP and the surprising message from Republicans.

Plus, in their endorsement era. On a big week, we're one on one with Senators Romney and Manchin. On who they may back this November.

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Refusing a Rematch

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:55:30 -0000

First: Donald Trump is known for his love of cameras and a huge audience. So why is he turning down the chance to debate Kamala Harris again

Plus: As we pass the midway point of the hyper-speed Harris campaign for president, we have new reporting on Team Kamala's strategy to defeat Donald Trump.

And: Democrats think this is the year they may be able to turn the Tar Heel State blue. Dana talks to the Republican tasked with making sure that doesn't happen.

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On The Road Again

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:49:45 -0000

First: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are back on the trail after 67 million people watched Tuesday's debate. They're aiming to mobilize voters in crucial battleground states as polls show this is a race that will be won by incredibly narrow margins.

Plus: Dana talks to a top Harris campaign adviser about their plans to reach those still-undecided voters.

And: The attorney general issues a stark warning about threats against the DOJ. While he didn't name names, it's pretty clear where he thinks those threats are coming from.

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Who Wants a Rematch?

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:04:59 -0000

First: The Harris campaign is pushing to get back on the debate stage while Donald Trump claims he won and doesn't need a round two. His advisors may disagree. We have the highlights, the fallout, and the fact checks from what may be voters' last chance to see the candidates faceoff before heading to the polls.

Plus: The biggest star on the planet says she's a "childless cat lady" who won't "leave a blank space on her ballot." But will Swifties follow her lead and vote for Kamala Harris?

And: 23 years ago today our country changed forever. On this 9/11 we bring you live tributes as we remember the thousands of Americans killed in the deadliest terror attack on US soil.

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It's Almost Game Time

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:02:52 -0000

First: Just hours from now, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will face off in a debate that could define the final weeks of this deadlocked presidential race. We have new reporting on both candidates' tactics on this crucial night.

Plus: Nikki Haley is offering some blunt advice for the Republican ticket that needs to narrow the gender gap, but will Donald Trump fall into too-familiar habits tonight?

And: CNN is asking undecided voters in must-win Pennsylvania what they want to hear on the debate stage. One person's tip: Tell us what you're going to do, not what the other person has done wrong.

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Great Expectations

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:25:06 -0000

First: As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump get ready for their first - and perhaps only - face-to-face meeting before votes are cast, we break down how the candidates are preparing for tomorrow's debate.

Plus: The Harris campaign is clearly trying to get into Donald Trump's head, releasing a new ad featuring his former vice president, defense secretary, and national security adviser all explaining why they think their old boss is unfit for a second term.

And: A video promoting former First Lady Melania Trump's new memoir claims there are "efforts to silence" her husband. Could this be a sign of more campaign comments or even appearances to come, or just a clever marketing tool?

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New Poll: Before Debate, No Clear Leader Between Harris, Trump

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:44:22 -0000

Face to face. With Harris and Trump set to square off, two pollsters break down brand new numbers this morning. Our panel dives into the preparations and how they could go on the offense. Who will come out on top?

Plus, on the trail. Manu goes one on one with both candidates in a key race that could decide control of the Senate.

And upping the ante. Who the betting markets think will have the upper hand Tuesday?

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Trump Lashes Out Against Carroll After Court Appearance

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:16:14 -0000

Donald Trump was back in a New York City courtroom today where his lawyers pushed a federal appeals panel to throw out the jury verdict that found him liable of sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. Following his appearance, Trump launched a verbal attack on Carroll and several other women who have accused him of sexual assault or sexual misconduct over the past several decades.

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Hunter Biden's Surprise Gambit

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:33:47 -0000

First: In a surprise, Hunter Biden offers to change his plea to avoid a trial in his federal tax evasion case, moments before jury selection was scheduled to begin.

Plus: A crucial hearing wraps up in the federal case against Donald Trump for trying to overturn the last election.

And: The former president unveils a new economic policy.

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Another Tragedy at Another American High School

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 17:53:39 -0000

Today's show begins with breaking news of yet another deadly school shooting. According to law enforcement sources, at least two people are dead and others are injured after a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. A suspect is in custody. Video from outside the school, which is located in a community about an hour outside of Atlanta, shows several ambulances and a large active police presence.

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The Mad Dash to Election Day

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:53:53 -0000

First: New TV ads, bus tours, and economic rollouts ... the Harris team is trying to flood the campaign zone one week before the candidates meet face-to-face for the first time on the debate stage.

Plus: From a very pro-choice to the most pro-life president, Donald Trump is certainly contorting himself on the critical issue of abortion. Phil Mattingly asks one of the former president's top supporters in congress what voters should believe.

And: In a CNN exclusive, the son of a former Republican presidential nominee is slamming the party's current nominee for the first time. You'll hear Jimmy McCain's searing reaction to Trump's conduct.

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Sadness and Strife Strikes Israel

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:46:29 -0000

First: The grieving family of a hostage murdered by Hamas makes one final memory while Israelis from all corners of the country strike in a message of defiance and distrust aimed at Benjamin Netanyahu.

Plus: With just eight days till a potentially defining debate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris hightail it to swing states.

And: In an interview with Mark Levin, Trump claims he had "every right" to interfere in 2020 election.

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Israeli Military: Bodies of Six Hostages Recovered In Gaza

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:36:26 -0000

First: New overnight, Israel recovers the bodies of six hostages, including an Israeli American. We're on the ground with the latest.

And: Flip flop. Trump scrambles on abortion.While Harris confronts her past. Will voters buy what they're selling?

Plus: Home stretch. The race enters its final phase. We are joined by two of the reporters who know Harris best.

And: Impact. Dana Bash joins to discuss the interview of the year and her new book.

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Meet the Candidates!

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:25:54 -0000

First: CNN scored big interviews with Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and JD Vance, all within the last 24 hours. We bring you the highlights, the fallout, and the fact-checking.

Plus: Team Trump tries to walk back the former president's new comments on abortion. He's trying to alleviate concerns from moderates but his social conservative base is not so happy.

And: Some good news for those hitting the road this holiday weekend, as gas prices will be the lowest we've seen on Labor Day in three years.

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The First Interview: Harris & Walz with Dana Bash

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 02:55:00 -0000

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat with CNN's Dana Bash, in Savannah GA, for their first joint interview since becoming the Democratic presidential ticket. The conversation provided one of the clearest looks into Harris’ positions and her plans for the presidency.

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A Virtual Tie

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:39:35 -0000

First: In advance of tonight's much-anticipated CNN interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, new polls show the Democratic ticket has eliminated Donald Trump's edge in the critical Sun Belt states.

Plus: The US Army issues a stark rebuke of the Trump campaign for breaking multiple rules at Arlington National Cemetary and "unfairly attacking" a cemetery employee.

And: Joe Biden is on track to appoint even more federal judges than Donald Trump, but he still won't be able to transform the bench the way his predecessor did. We explain why.

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Georgia on Their Minds

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 18:23:06 -0000

First: Kamala Harris makes her first public appearance after last week's convention, while Tim Walz visits a place that Joe Biden was struggling to keep on the map. We tell you why they're making a push all over the Peach State.

Plus: "He's got to pay a price." That's what Nancy Pelosi said about Donald Trump when she was forced to evacuate the Capitol on January 6th. We bring you the exclusive footage of that day.

And: Democratic "Swifties" are trying to get out the vote for Vice President Harris, but the question they can't shake off is whether Miss Americana herself will get on board.

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Time for Kamala to Meet the Press?

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:09:27 -0000

First: Pressure is building for Kamala Harris to do her first sit-down interview since becoming the nominee as she prepares to return to the campaign trail with a bus tour through Georgia.

Plus: Israel's military says it has rescued a hostage held captive in Gaza since the Hamas terror attack on October 7th. CNN is live in Tel Aviv with the breaking details.

And: Kash Patel, who served a number of roles in the Trump administration, says he'll do anything for the former president. That's why he's expected be a key player in a second Trump term. That's also why former Trump officials are worried.

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Presidential Debate Deadlock

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 17:53:12 -0000

First: The Harris and Trump campaigns are once again bickering over the high-stakes debate scheduled for September 10th, this time over muted microphones. But is the former president on the same page as his own campaign?

Plus: JD Vance, who previously endorsed a nationwide ban on abortion, does an about-face and says Donald Trump would "absolutely" veto a federal abortion ban.

And: And with RFK Jr. out of the presidential contest, will his supporters follow him to Trump, and are there enough of them to make a difference?

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This Week: Harris Hits the Trail for New Phase of Race

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 03:37:55 -0000

First: Inch by inch. As the race enters its next phase, will Harris get a bump? Or can Trump take back the momentum, while an escalation, Israel and Lebanon, raises alarm in the U.S.?

Plus: Reality check. We go one on one with Democratic leaders. They're bullish on November. But is the map too difficult for them to overcome?

And: Hearing voices. The comic, who's gone viral for his impersonations.

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Dems Leave Chicago High, but now Real Work Begins

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 18:39:08 -0000

Dana concludes a week's worth of shows from the Democratic National Convention site in Chicago, with attendees hoping the energy and excitement of the past four days will carry them into November. But they know the reality is the next 73 days are going to be a dog fight, with the race likely coming down to a small number of voters in just a handful of states.

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Harris to Make History Tonight

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:37:47 -0000

Dana's back at Chicago's United Center to bring you live coverage of day four of the Democratic National Convention, which will culminate with a historic moment as Kamala Harris becomes the first Vlack woman and first Asian American to lead a major party's ticket. It will no doubt be the biggest audience she's ever spoken to, and comes just 32 days into her unexpected campaign.

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At DNC Tonight, Walz Well That Ends Well

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:35:40 -0000

It's day three of the Democratic National Convention and Dana once again is in Chicago's United Center, where tonight Kamala Harris' running mate Tim Walz will take center stage. Also scheduled to speak are party elders like Bill Clinton and Nancy Pelosi, along with the next generation of Democratic leaders such as Pete Buttigieg, Josh Shapiro, Amy Klobuchar, and Wes Moore. They all have an incredibly tough act to follow after Barack and Michelle Obama, two of the biggest political stars and best speakers, made impassioned pleas for Kamala Harris to a roaring crowd in their hometown.

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The Obamas to Take DNC Stage Tonight

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:05:49 -0000

Barack and Michelle Obama will be tonight's featured speakers at the Democratic National Convention. They're expected to underscore just how high the stakes are heading into November. Also scheduled to speak is Doug Emhoff, who hopes to become the country's first "First Gentleman." And in what may be a first, Donald Trump's former Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham will speak in support of the woman trying to defeat the man she once worked for.

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Live from Chicago, it's the DNC!

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 17:40:56 -0000

Dana reports live from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which kicks off tonight. And what viewers will see in the 20,000+-capacity United Center will be radically different than what was imagined just a month ago. Plus, CNN's latest poll of polls shows the vice president two points ahead of Donald Trump.

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Tomorrow: DNC Begins In Chicago As Harris Gains Momentum

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:02:00 -0000

Fast forward: With just one day until the convention, Harris flips the script. But as Chicago gears up for an historic week and major protests, can Harris keep the momentum going?

Plus: Rewind as the race resets, Trump reverts to personal attacks. With the fallout felt up and down the ticket. But as he leads on some key issues, can he still win?

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Kamalanomics

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:35:57 -0000

First: Kamala Harris unveils her first economic policy proposals geared to make your life less expensive.

Plus: The VP heads to North Carolina as some democrats wonder if she'll be another Obama-like exception to four decades of electoral losses there.

And: The White House reached out to two stars of a fictional White House. We talk to them about their new book about the famed TV show "The West Wing."

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Trump 'Very Supportive' of Project 2025?

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:42:09 -0000

First: The Trump ally behind Project 2025 is caught on tape discussing his secret work preparing for a second Trump term and saying the former president is "very supportive."

Plus: President Biden and Vice President Harris will share a stage for the first time since she replaced him on the Democratic ticket. We look at their relationship headed into the Democratic convention.

And: Did Donald Trump just admit defeat in the GOP's 15 year war on Obamacare? You're going to want to hear what he said yesterday about keeping the Affordable Care Act in place.

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Dollars and Cents

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:56:46 -0000

First: Donald Trump heads to North Carolina today for a speech his advisors say focus on the economic failures of the Biden-Harris administration. Well, that's what his campaign hopes he'll focus on.

Plus: Why are African American men drifting away from the Democratic party? Zolan Kanno-Youngs reports on a growing gender divide and what he calls the elephant in the room: Black men who hesitate voting for a Black woman.

And: Are Republicans already laying the groundwork to claim the election is stolen? We look at some of the language Trump is using about how Harris became the nominee.

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Grabbing the Musk Megaphone

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:40:29 -0000

First: Donald Trump has a new friend who happens to be the world's richest person and owner of the world's most important bullhorn. Did their conversation on X help the former president halt Kamala Harris' momentum or reinforce her case against him?

Plus: New reporting on the apparent hack of the Trump campaign. We tell you who the FBI believes was responsible and the other accounts they may be targeting.

And: "Better than the alternative." That's how one Pennsylvania Republican is describing his support for HaTris over trump. CNN's John King is in that must-win swing state asking voters how the change at the top of the Democratic ticket will impact their votes come November.

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Momentum, Money, and Mojo

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:37:29 -0000

First: The Harris campaign seems to be rolling and Donald Trump is clearly taking notice, claiming the polls are wrong and her crowds are fake. He says he's the one with the wind at his back. We get the inside scoop from reporters following both campaigns.

Plus: Dana goes one-on-one with JD Vance, including questions about abortion attacks on Kamala Harris and his attempt to turn the tables on Democrats calling him "weird."

And: We bring you new reporting on the Gen-Z operations powering Kamala Harris' meteoric rise on social media and their plans to use viral moments to get young voters to the polls.

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Harris Riding Momentum Wave as She Gains Support in Polls

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0000

First: Momentous swing. The Harris-Walz ticket builds enthusiasm with a battleground blitz. As their GOP rivals sharpen attacks. Can Democrats turn momentum into votes?

Plus: Back on the trail, Trump ramps up the campaign with a Montana rally as he looks to regain the spotlight from his surging opponents. Can he focus his message and regain the lead?

And: Hack revealed. Trump campaign documents sent to the media by an anonymous email. And what the campaign says was a foreign hack. How will this shake up the race?

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Fun in the Sun (Belt)

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:45:53 -0000

First: Vice President Harris is spending the weekend out West with campaign rallies in Arizona and Nevada. What's her strategy for keeping those states in the democratic column? And can she get to 270 electoral votes without them?

Plus: Donald Trump tells a dramatic story about nearly dying in a helicopter crash with former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. There's just one problem: Brown says it never happened.

And: 50 years ago today, Richard Nixon flew off into political exile. We look at how fallout from Nixon's resignation continues to reverberate to this day.

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Kamala's Battleground Blitz

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:51:00 -0000

First: VP Kamala Harris heads to Arizona a day after holding rallies in Wisconsin and Michigan in front of two of the biggest crowds Democrats have seen in years. What about critical swing voters in these must-win states?

Plus: Republicans accuse Tim Walz of lying about his military service, but we will bring you the facts on that and look more broadly at how the Trump campaign is shifting its strategy to fight the new Democratic ticket.

And: Joe Biden says he's worried about a peaceful transition of power if Trump loses. Dana asks Maryland senate candidate and never-Trump Republican Larry Hogan whether he shares that concern.

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Taking 'Minnesota Nice' on the Road

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 17:41:58 -0000

First: The new Democratic ticket is heading to a crucial swing state where Kamala Harris hopes Tim Walz will give her a blue collar boost.

Plus: Donald Trump now says he'll debate the Vice President in the "pretty near future." But can the campaigns actually agree on the details?

And: The "squad" is shrinking again as Cori Bush will be the second of its members to lose a primary this year.

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The VP picks her VP

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0000

Kamala Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, capping off a whirlwind 16 days since Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race. He's a 60-year-old veteran former teacher and football coach who spent 12 years in congress. CNN's Jeff Zeleny kicks off our coverage in Philadelphia, where Walz will be formally introduced this afternoon.

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Global Market Meltdown

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:30:36 -0000

First: Stocks are plunging as investors worry the US could be heading toward a recession.

Plus: Israel is preparing for a retaliatory strike from Iran and/or Hezbollah that could come within hours.

And: Kamala Harris is expected to reveal her choice for the number two spot on her at any moment.

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Harris to Interview Shapiro, Kelly, Walz for VP Pick

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:04:14 -0000

First: Moment of truth. The VP meets behind closed doors to decide on her own VP pick. With finalist interviews happening today. Who will she choose?

Plus: On offense. Trump unleashes new attacks in Georgia. But as Trump lashes out at the Republican governor, and stokes divides over race and gender. Has the momentum swung to Harris?

And: Buckeye battleground. We go inside a key race that could decide control of the U.S. Senate. But is the top of the ticket helping or hurting?

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Home At Last

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:46:00 -0000

First: The nightmare is finally over for three Americans now back on US soil after the biggest prisoner exchange since the Cold War. We have new details on the painstaking negotiations that led to this historic agreement.

Plus: Top vice presidential hopefuls are canceling their Saturday and Sunday plans. Why? Because Kamala Harris wants to meet with some one-on-one this weekend.

And: What a difference two weeks makes. Dana talks to a top Trump pollster about how the campaign has transformed since the Republican convention.

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US, Russia Make Historic Prisoner Swap

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:16:34 -0000

Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are in US custody after a massive prisoner swap with Russia. It involves 26 people and seven countries. Nothing close to this has happened since the end of the Cold War. Our CNN correspondents are in place across the world working their sources and they're going to bring you all the latest details.

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Fears of a Broader War

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:02:53 -0000

First: The Middle East is at another flashpoint as the world waits for Iran to retaliate against Israel, who it blames for killing a top Hamas leader on Iranian soil.

Plus: Rapper Megan Thee Stallion helps Kamala Harris rally a boisterous crowd of nearly 10,000 people in Atlanta, but will the energy translate to votes and put Georgia back in play for Democrats?

And: It's almost impossible to win the presidency without winning Michigan. And CNN is on the ground in suburban Detroit, talking to a crucial group of voters about what they think about the presidential matchup.

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Trump-Vance Ticket 'Just Plain Weird'

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:27:49 -0000

First: Vice President Kamala Harris and her allies are rolling out a new way to describe the Republican ticket: "just plain weird." Meanwhile, Donald Trump scrambles for new attack lines against his new opponent, who's surging in the polls and raising tons of cash.

Plus: Explaining that he's "got nothing against cats," Trump's VP pick JD Vance is attempting to tamp down the backlash over comments he made about "childless cat ladies" back in 2021.

And: Joe Biden is pushing for sweeping changes to the Supreme Court. We bring you details on something no president has done in nearly 100 years.

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Harris Campaign Touts $200 Million Haul

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:45:00 -0000

First: Shock and awe. Harris consolidates support among Democrats. While Republicans mine her past comments. With just 100 days to go, can she sustain the momentum?

Plus: Veepstakes. The potential picks audition for the job. As they fan out across the country. What is Harris looking for?

And: Scramble. Trump hones his attacks. As J.D. Vance confronts his past.

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A Whole New Race

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:56:08 -0000

What a difference a week makes. Last Friday, Republicans leaving their convention saw a win in November as a forgone conclusion. But is this just Kamala Harris' honeymoon phase, or can the vice president build on that clear burst of momentum?

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The Gloves are Off

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:20:00 -0000

First: Remember that flash of a moment when Donald Trump said he was going to be "nice?" He unsurprisingly and explicitly ditched that moments ago. But Kamala Harris made clear she's not pulling her own punches.

Plus: Joe Biden says ending the war in Gaza and the release of hostages will be a major focus of his final months in office. It begins today with a crucial face-to-face meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu.

And: Jennifer Aniston is slamming the Republican VP pick over comments he made about women without children.

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What our new CNN Poll Says About the Presidential Race

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:22:32 -0000

First: We reveal results of a brand new CNN poll, the first since Joe Biden exited the presidential race. What do voters think about the new Harris-Trump matchup?

Plus: Benjamin Netanyahu is on his way to Capitol Hill to address a divided Congress. Dozens of Democrats have vowed to boycott the speech.

And: Tonight Americans will hear something they haven't heard since 1968: a sitting president explaining why he won't seek reelection.

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Biden to Address Nation Wednesday Night

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 19:54:40 -0000

President Joe Biden will deliver a primetime address to the nation tomorrow night. He's expected to provide more detail about his decision to withdraw from the 2024 campaign.

Also on today's show: Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after a barrage of criticism for security failures that led to Trump assassination attempt.

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Is this the Wildest Presidential Campaign of our Lifetime?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:55:37 -0000

We hear from VP Kamala Harris for the first time since yesterday's political earthquake, and get a look at her brand-new campaign.

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Isolated Biden Holds On As Democrats Ramp Up Pressure

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 20:36:24 -0000

Holdout. With the president isolated in Delaware, pressure builds to push him out. As Harris walks a tightrope. What will Biden do?

Plus, rollout. Trump hits the trail with his VP pick. For the first time since he was nearly killed.But after an unprecedented week, could the race still turn upside down.

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Trump Promises a Different Tone

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:55:00 -0000

A wild week at the RNC hit a crescendo last night as Donald Trump strode onto the convention stage to accept the GOP presidential nomination for the third straight time. The former president promised a different tone, bookending what was effectively a classic Trump rally speech, disjointed and divisive but with an appeal to unity.

Meanwhile, the big question for Democrats remains: What will Joe Biden do? And you can cherry-pick perhaps whatever answer you like.

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The 'Walls are Closing In' on Joe Biden

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:36:44 -0000

Today's show again comes to you from Milwaukee, where Donald Trump tonight will accept his party's nomination for the third time in a row. In normal times, this would obviously be our lead here today on Inside Politics, but these are anything but normal times. So today we start on the other side of the aisle because Joe Biden, who yesterday was diagnosed with Covid, has never been closer to being pushed out of the race. As one House Democrat told Dana last night, "the walls are closing in."

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Spotlight on JD Vance

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:23:26 -0000

First: Tonight in Milwaukee, JD Vance, Donald Trump's VP pick, will introduce himself to both the nation and the world. Vance is expected to focus heavily on his personal story, rising up from a poor family that struggled with addiction in rural Ohio to becoming a graduate of Yale law school, a marine, a venture capitalist, a best-selling author, and now a United States senator.

We also have new reporting about a very tense call between President Biden and a group of centrist House Democrats on Saturday during which Biden told one lawmaker to "cut that crap out" after the congressman told the president that voters are losing confidence in him.

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Trump Gets Hero's Welcome at RNC

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:20:07 -0000

Dana and the gang are at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, where Donald Trump was given a hero's welcome by his most ardent supporters just two days after surviving an assassination attempt. While the atmosphere in the hall was electric, the former president appeared subdued and even emotional as he stood with his new running mate, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance. Joining Dana are CNN's Audie Cornish and Kristen Holmes, Semafor's David Weigel, and Astead Herndon of the New York Times.

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Stunning Ruling in Trump Docs Case

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:10:32 -0000

Not long before today's show began we learned that Florida Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. She ruled that special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was unconstitutional, making the entire prosecution invalid. Our senior justice reporter Katelyn Polantz kicks off our extensive coverage of this unexpected twist.

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Trump Injured in Assassination Attempt at Pennsylvania Rally

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:22:00 -0000

Former President Donald Trump responds this morning to the attempt on his life at his rally in Pennsylvania yesterday evening.

Overnight, the FBI identified the suspect. They are still investigating the motive. The big question is, how could this have happened? Why did this happen? And what does it mean for an already hugely consequential campaign?

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Did Joe Stop the Bleeding?

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:42:51 -0000

First: At a crucial news conference last night, President Biden said a "stupid mistake" on a debate stage should not require him to leave the race. But four more Democrats in Congress have since come out to say he should.

Plus: Donald Trump mocks the president's debate performance, but it's clear his campaign views Biden staying in the race as an in-kind donation to Trump's chances in reclaiming the White House.

And: An up-close look at a group of Black voters who say they're not at all dismayed by his debate debacle.

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The Anti-Biden Drumbeat Grows Louder

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:29:45 -0000

First: Another House Democrat is calling on the president to get out of the race hours before a news conference where Biden must prove he is up to the task.

Plus: "The scandal of the century." That's how Republicans are framing the Biden campaign turmoil in a new ad.

And: Donald Trump claims he knows nothing about Project 25. But we have new CNN reporting tying him to more than 200 people who crafted the controversial 900-page conservative plan.

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A Party Divided

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:03:41 -0000

First: Democrats' fear and desperation about Joe Biden's candidacy is palpable, but only a few are willing to say it publicly. Meanwhile, the White House says there is "zero chance" Biden will drop out.

Plus: George Clooney, a major Biden donor who was with the president three weeks ago, says Joe's not the man he once was, and the party will lose unless he drops out.

And: Former Obama White House aides David Axelrod and Jon Favreau offer tell Dana that Joe Biden is "dangerously out of touch."

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A Fight for Political Survival

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 17:57:37 -0000

First: We're following two crucial meetings in the House and the Senate that could determine the fate and the future of Joe Biden's candidacy, as Democrats who want the president to drop out come face to face with those who support his aggressive push to stay on the ballot.

Plus: Donald Trump admits his VP pick is not set in stone. Just days before the Republican convention you'll hear what he's saying about the Biden campaign's turmoil and how it could impact his choice.

And: John King gives you the pulse of voters in the must-win swing state of Wisconsin.

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Biden Vows to Stay in Race

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:38:22 -0000

First: During a live interview on MSNBC, Joe Biden declares, "I am not going anywhere." It's a sentiment he echoed in a defiant letter to House Democrats.

Plus: The Biden campaign crisis is forcing Team Trump to rethink their VP rollout plans.

And: Our panel discusses the stunning election upset in France. What does it mean for the key US ally?

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Biden Remains Defiant After Disastrous Debate Fallout

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000

First: Defiant. The president resists growing calls to drop out, as focus shifts to Vice President Harris.

Plus: With worried Democrats set to meet in the coming hours. Can Biden hold on?

And: Riding high after wins in court, Trump stays out of view and gears up to pick a VP as he braces for Biden's next move.

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More Travel, Less Teleprompter

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 17:25:47 -0000

First: To prove the president's fitness for office, the Biden campaign plans to send him to all the battleground states, put him in less-scripted situations, and have him sit later today for a critical TV interview.

Plus: We could be just a few days away from Donald Trump picking a running mate. We break down what each of the leading contenders bring to the ticket, and how they could also hurt it.

And: The UK sends the ruling Conservative party packing. It's just the latest example of voters all over the world saying they've had enough and they want new blood in charge.

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Biden Campaign at a Crossroads

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:57:06 -0000

First: Joe Biden is pushing back against calls to drop out of the race as Democratic governors insist -- at least publicly -- that the president is in it to win it and they're still behind him. But behind the scenes, that's not what my colleagues and I are hearing.

Plus: "Chaos is our friend." That's the message from the Trump campaign as the former president makes the rare move to shine the spotlight on the current president and his uncertain political future.

And: On this Independence Day, we hear from West Point cadets about their choice to serve the nation and what they believe makes the USA so special.

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Source: Biden Knows He May Have To Drop Out

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:32:14 -0000

For the first time we're learning that President Biden has privately acknowledged he may have to drop out of the race, and that the next few days will be critical in determining whether there is a path forward for him.

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Assessing Dems' Post-Debate Panic

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:13:32 -0000

First: We reveal the results of the first CNN poll since last Thursday's presidential debate led to mass panic in the Democratic party.

Plus: Congressman Mike Quigley is the first Democratic lawmaker to openly discuss whether Joe Biden should be replaced as the party's nominee.

And: We examine the fallout following the Supreme Court's bombshell ruling on presidential immunity.

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SCOTUS: Presidents Entitled To Limited Immunity

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:36:10 -0000

In a monumental decision on the power of the presidency, the Supreme Court just ruled that Donald Trump is entitled to some level of immunity from prosecution for actions he took in his final days in office. It could put big parts of the election subversion case against him in jeopardy and sets a critical new precedent for future Commanders in Chief.

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Biden Digs in as Panic Consumes Democratic Party

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0000

First: Digging in. The president faces calls to drop out. As Democrats face tough questions.

Plus: Trump basks in the fallout. And repeats falsehoods. Two pollsters help us break down the aftermath.

And: Supreme suspense. A major decision looms. While a Trump ally readies for prison.

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SCOTUS Decision Threatens Jan 6 Charges, Convictions

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:27:00 -0000

The Supreme Court just ruled that the DOJ overstepped by charging hundreds of people who rioted at the Capitol on January 6 with obstruction. The ideologically mixed 6-3 ruling could force federal prosecutors to reconsider charges in dozens of pending cases, and may have an impact on the case against Donald Trump.

Aso on today's show: Joe Biden's disastrous performance in last night's debate has triggered a five-alarm fire inside the Democratic party.

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SCOTUS Justices Tackle Abortion Issue ... or Did They?

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:45:28 -0000

Abortion will certainly be a key issue in tonight's CNN debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. And just hours before the two meet at CNN's world headquarters in Atlanta, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that, for now, allows emergency abortions in Idaho when the mother's health is at risk. At first glance, it's a big win for abortion rights forces fighting against states' efforts to further restrict abortion access. But they did not settle the big legal question at issue: whether federal guarantees for emergency medical care supersede Idaho's effort to impose an almost total abortion ban.

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Great Debate Expectations

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:29:44 -0000

First: With CNN's historic presidential debate just 33 hours away, we share new insights from the Biden and Trump teams, and reveal a behind-the-scenes look inside the debate hall.

Plus: A Supreme decision on free speech, as the highest court in the land rejects a Republican lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's efforts to combat misinformation on social media.

And: One of the most aggressive Democrats in Congress is out of a job. What does that mean for the future of the "squad" and for Democrats on the ballot in November.

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The Final Countdown

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:04:48 -0000

First: We're just two days away from Joe Biden and Donald Trump going face-to-face on the CNN debate stage. We will bring you new reporting on how the candidates are preparing for the momentous event that could define the entire race.

Plus: In the most expensive House primary ever, voters are choosing today between liberal Congressman Jamaal Bowman and his more moderate opponent.

And: The supreme weight the court is nearly a dozen pieces left and just a few days left until the term ends on them, isn't opinion that impacts now just donald trump. But every present that will ever sit in The oval office

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Biden Warns Abortion Availability in Peril if Trump Wins

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:50:57 -0000

First: Marking two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Joe Biden says Donald Trump is responsible and warns he'll go even further if he's back in the Oval Office.

Plus: Tough and nasty or nice and calm? The former president is testing out those debate strategies and asking supporters to weigh in, while his successor spent the week behind closed doors with top advisers preparing for the biggest night of the campaign.

And: Debate nights are all about the moments that can propel or to torpedo a campaign. Manu discusses with former top aides to both candidates.

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How will New Debate Rules Transform Zingers and Memes

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000

First: Crunch time. Biden zeroes in, while Trump hits the trail with just four days left.

Plus: Great expectations. Two pollsters break down the candidates' targets. We have new reporting on a key vulnerability for Biden.

And: Rough draft. Could Congress expand conscription to women?

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Trump's Massive Fundraising Haul

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:38:00 -0000

First: The Trump campaign brought in a boatload of cash in May. Could that reshape the final months of the 2024 campaign? And why is the former president singing a new tune about Joe Biden's ability to debate?

Plus: The Supreme Court keeps in place gun restrictions that prevent domestic abusers from owning firearms. But the justices keep the country waiting on the other big cases on the docket.

And: which Donald trump do you believe? The former president who said "buy American, hire American" now says foreign students who graduate from college should be rubber stamped for a green card.

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The Stage is Set

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:49:01 -0000

First: One week out from the crucial CNN presidential debate, we're getting breaking details about what it will look like, who will talk last, and how it was all settled.

Plus: The Supreme Court issues four decisions but holds back blockbuster opinions on Donald Trump, executive power, insurrectionists, and abortion.

And: US officials warn all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah could render the iron dome a scrap keep.

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Understanding the Significance of Juneteenth

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:44:13 -0000

First: Today is Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the end of slavery and an awful chapter in US history. Politics, of course, are part of it too, with the Biden campaign highlighting what it calls flagrant racism from Donald Trump.

Plus: Trump says he'll rip up and throw out Joe Biden's new immigration plans on day one of a second term.

And: Just 345 votes separate an ultraconservative congressman and his Trump-endorsed challenger in a bitter Virginia Republican primary.

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Biden's Border Balancing Act

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 18:29:40 -0000

First: The White House is unveiling a new plan to shield undocumented immigrants married to US citizens from being deported. The president's campaign hopes it'll please the very same people he angered with more aggressive border rules he announced just two weeks ago.

Plus: In his new memoir, Dr. Anthony Fauci describes his complicated relationship with Donald Trump. We bring you part of his conversation with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about how difficult it was to correct the former president in front of the American people.

And: Why are so many Republicans turning on one of the most conservative members of Congress? Hint: In today's GOP, don't piss off Donald Trump.

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Biden Slams Trump in 'Criminal' New Ad

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:01:10 -0000

First: "A convicted criminal who's only out for himself." That's how the Biden campaign is labeling Donald Trump in a new ad as the current president leans into attacking the former president for his 34 felony convictions.

Plus: Who wants to be a running mate? Countless Republicans are vying to be on the ticket with Donald Trump, but only one contender was chosen as the favorite at a conservative conference this weekend.

And: The surgeon general is warning that the threat of social media to children is so dire that it needs a warning label just like cigarettes and alcohol.

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Trump Tries to Win Back Pivotal Michigan

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0000

First: On the attack. Trump throws red meet to the base, and consolidates support. While Biden courts seniors and raises millions with Hollywood stars. Plus: Final countdown. Just 11 days till CNN’s debate, the decisions and verdicts hanging over it all. And: Soccer Tsunami. Why Washington is nervous.

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Trump Turns 78

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:46:00 -0000

First: It's Donald Trump's 78th birthday. He says he wants to pretend the day doesn't exist, but it does, and it highlights one of the biggest issues of this election.

Plus: The Supreme Court strikes down a ban on bump stocks, the device used in the deadliest mass shooting in American history.

And: The lesser of three evils. That's how some voters who backed Trump in 2016 and the Biden in 2020 explain why they're choosing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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SCOTUS Upholds Medication Abortion

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:32:04 -0000

The Supreme Court has upheld access to abortion pills like mifepristone, which have become the most common way to end a pregnancy. It was a unanimous ruling -- the first major decision on abortion since SCOTUS overturned Roe vs. Wade two years ago -- and a big setback for the anti-abortion movement in the courts. Our coverage begins with CNN's Supreme Court analyst Joan Biskupic.

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Biden Family Ties

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:39:42 -0000

First: President Biden embraces his son, both literally and figuratively, after his three felony convictions. We look at the fallout for the first family and the Biden campaign.

Plus: David Axelrod joins us to talk about whether his party needs to do more to reach out to disaffected Republicans, especially with so many progressives turning away from Biden over the war in Gaza.

And: The cost of housing is still soaring, and that's a big reason why so many Americans feel badly about the economy, despite news today that overall inflation is slowing down.

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Hunter Biden Found Guilty. Now What?

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:35:04 -0000

Today's show begins just after a jury finds Hunter Biden guilty on federal gun charges.

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Hunter Biden's Fate Will Soon be in a Jury's Hands

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 17:25:10 -0000

First: Closing arguments begin in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial, which means the first son's fate will likely be in the hands of a jury as soon as today. CNN is inside the courtroom to bring you all the developments.

Plus: Donald Trump is to meet with his probation officer. We have new details on his pre-sentencing interview and what it could mean for potential prison time.

And: On the campaign trail, Trump continues to claim undocumented immigrants are destroying our country. Are those comments playing with the Latino voters he's trying to court?

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Biden leaves France after visiting American Cemetery

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:43:37 -0000

Taking a stand. Israel makes a move in Gaza and President Biden tries to outshine Donald Trump overseas. While at home, the Vice President calls Trumps conviction disqualifying, and exclusive details on a new plan to further overhaul immigration and quell progressives concerns.

Plus, retribution. New reporting as Republicans promise payback.

And, perseverance. A rising Democratic star confronts a debilitating terminal diagnoses, our exclusive sit-down ahead.

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Biden: America's Greatness Not a Thing of the Past

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:16:49 -0000

Joe Biden's message to the world while commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Normandy invasion is that he refuses to believe "America's greatness is a thing of the past." While he never said the word "Trump" he implicitly warned of the threat to democracy the former president brings. Meanwhile, Trump is using his guilty verdict on 34 counts to rile up his base on the campaign trail as some swing state voters tells CNN they don't care about what happened in that New York courtroom.

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'Dark Forces Never Fade'

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:37:55 -0000

First: President Biden is issuing that warning to America and its allies while overlooking the beach which is of Normandy, as he uses the 80th anniversary of D-Day to call on the global community to stand up for democracy. Once again, CNN is live in France with all the development.

Plus: New CNN reporting on Team Biden's plan to win over Republicans who don't like Donald Trump, voters that Democrats hope could be the holy grail for the president in November.

And: Donald Trump is back on the trail and heading to a very blue city, San Francisco. We're going to tell you why the former president and some big tech billionaires are getting cozy. A hint: it involves their giant bank accounts.

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'Cruel, Fraud, a Betrayal'

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:23:57 -0000

First: Progressive Democrats are blasting Joe Biden for his executive order enforcing sweeping new restrictions on the southern border. Moderate Dems, under the same political pressure as Biden, say it had to be done.

Plus: Hunter Biden's ex-wife takes the stand, detailing the First Son's struggle with addiction. We bring you the latest from inside the courtroom.

And: Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman joins the show to talk about what Joe Biden needs to do to win that crucial swing state.

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Biden's Border Crackdown

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:03:45 -0000

First: President Biden is unveiling his most aggressive move yet to stop illegal immigration by sharply restricting asylum claims. His move has prompted bipartisan backlash is bipartisan.

Plus: "I will not be intimidated," Attorney General Merrick Garland told Congress today, pushing back on the Republicans who baselessly accused him of "weaponizing" the DOJ.

And: The Hunter Biden trial is underway. We have new details on the prosecution's case and how personal and uncomfortable it's likely to get for the president's son.

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'I am the President, but I am also a Dad'

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:36:41 -0000

First: Joe Biden finds himself in the complicated position of commander in chief, candidate for reelection, and concerned father as his son sits inside of Delaware courtroom facing criminal charges.

Plus: Donald Trump's conviction on criminal charges rallies Republicans to his side, while Democrats are divided on whether branding Trump with a convicted felon label helps or hurts their chances at defeating him in November.

And: Dr. Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill, where Republicans are grilling him on his tough and controversial decisions during the Covid pandemic.

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Election enters untested waters as Trump consolidates support

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:30:00 -0000

Criminal appeal. Trumps conviction injects uncertainty into the presidential race. The former President faces potential prison time, and a tide of support. How is his verdict reverberating nationwide?

Plus, reckless. Biden breaks his silence on the trial. Can Democrats capitalise on the conviction?

And, one-on-one. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins us in an exclusive interview on the fallout from this week and the infighting plaguing the GOP.

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Trump's Fate is in the Jury's Hands

Thu, 30 May 2024 17:34:15 -0000

A Manhattan courtroom is again setting the agenda for the 2024 campaign. A jury is deliberating, weighing and measuring the facts presented by the prosecutors and whether they made a convincing-enough case to convict Donald Trump. The 12 jurors spent the morning listening to a court reporter read pivotal excerpts from the testimony of Michael Cohen and former tabloid publisher David Pecker. CNN's Kristen Holmes starts our coverage outside the courthouse.

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Trump Verdict This Week?

Mon, 27 May 2024 17:32:37 -0000

Get ready for a history-making week in American politics. By the end of it, the jury of 12 ordinary American citizens may actually finish their deliberations and decide whether to make Donald Trump a convicted felon. No matter the outcome, both the Trump and Biden campaigns will have huge, strategic decisions to make on how much, if at all, to focus on that verdict in the final months before election day.

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Wild Card: Trump and RFK Jr. Court Libertarian Voters

Mon, 27 May 2024 08:30:00 -0000

First: Trump was loudly booed as he asks for Libertarians’ votes, during their convention. How is Trump’s hush money trial resonating with voters?

Plus: The prosecution and defense teams gear up for crucial final hours in Trump’s hush money trial.

And: Two years after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde Texas, Rep. Tony Gonzales fights for his job over gun vote.

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'Unhinged' and 'Power Hungry'

Fri, 24 May 2024 17:47:56 -0000

First: "Unhinged" and "power hungry." That's how the Biden campaign is describing Donald Trump in a new campaign ad. Their strategy is clear, but it's a message that doesn't seem to be translating in the polls. Dana asks a top Biden campaign aide why they think this will work.

Plus: Campaigning in the Bronx, one of the most diverse areas in the country, the former president tries to make inroads with Black and Latino voters crucial to Biden's coalition.

And: Abortion drugs could soon be classified as dangerous controlled substances in Louisiana, which means people with those pills who don't have a prescription could face prison time.

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Haley Falls In Line

Thu, 23 May 2024 18:21:02 -0000

First: Nikki Haley makes official what was long assumed - she'll pick Trump over Biden despite the former president's racist and sexist taunts, not to mention his attack on her husband while he was serving his country overseas.

Plus: He did it again. The New York Times reports that Justice Samuel Alito flew a flag used by Stop the Steal supporters and some Christian nationalists above his second home.

And: President Biden is preparing to do a rare news conference after he meets with the president of Kenya.

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Trump Walks It Back

Wed, 22 May 2024 17:30:31 -0000

First: Former President Donald Trump is now backtracking after suggesting he's open to restrictions on birth control, and he deleted a social media video that referred to a "unified Reich" if he wins.

Plus: Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries may not have the Speaker's gavel, but he could be the most powerful person in the House anyway. New CNN reporting on how he's seizing on the GOP's fractured majority to score wins.

And: Exasperated, underwhelmed and indifferent. That's how some swing voters are saying Joe Biden makes them feel. How big a problem is it for the president?

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Biden makes fresh appeal to black voters amid sagging polls

Mon, 20 May 2024 12:03:02 -0000

Courting controversy. Yesterday, President Biden took to the stage at an historically black college as he struggles with young and black voters.

And debating the debates. Biden and Trump agree to go head-to-head. How the historic face-offs can shake up the race.

Plus, final hours. Trump’s trial nears its end as Republicans flock to Manhattan and Democrats dodge when it comes to their own.

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Biden Makes New Appeal to Black Voters

Fri, 17 May 2024 18:15:00 -0000

First: President Joe Biden spoke at African American history museum, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education in an effort to bolster crucial support among Black voters.

Plus: Israeli military recovers the bodies of three hostages in a tunnel in Gaza. Jeremy Diamond reports from Jerusalem.

And: A New York Times report outside Justice Alito’s home displaying a “Stop The Sea;” flag after January 6. And a House committee hearing devolves into chaos.

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Trump, Biden Agree To CNN Debate

Wed, 15 May 2024 17:47:57 -0000

First: Joe Biden and Donald Trump don't agree on much, but they do agree it's time to debate. They both accepted an invitation from CNN to hold the first presidential debate on June 27.

Plus: It's round two of Todd Blanche versus Michael Cohen, as Trump's top defense attorney is trying to paint the prosecution's star witness as a sworn henchmen out for revenge.

And: Can Republicans pick up a US Senate seat in the reliably blue state of Maryland. Popular former governor Larry Hogan will test that after winning the GOP nomination for last night.

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Trump rallies on Jersey Shore after bombshell week in court

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:30:00 -0000

On the beach. The testimony and the delays shaping the race as Biden criss-crosses the country, while RFK sends alarm bells ringing.

Plus, isolated. Biden pleases no-one, new reporting as Democrats fret up and down the ballot, while the race for the Senate in Maryland gets vicious. The control of the chamber at stake.

Finally, on trial. The other big court case kicking off today, that of Sen. Bob Menendez. We catch up with him just before his corruption trial is due to begin in New York, and as his colleagues call for him to step down.

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Presidential Perk: The Promise Of Jobs

Wed, 08 May 2024 17:51:17 -0000

First: Joe Biden is doing what only incumbents can do, heading to a must-win swing state with the gift of jobs. Dana talks to a top Biden campaign official about the latest strategy for taking on Donald Trump.

Plus: Stormy Daniels is back on the stand tomorrow after dishing salacious details about her alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump, right down to his set of pajamas. But does her testimony ultimately help or hurt the prosecution?

And: Kristi Noem's VP hopes may be tanking after she admitted to being a puppy killer.

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Trump attacks prosecutors, accuses Democrats of “running a Gestapo administration”

Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 -0000

First: Lashing out. Behind closed doors, Trump compares the Biden administration to the Gestapo as VP hopefuls descend on Mar-a-Lago just hours after that blockbuster testimony.

Plus: Democrats on edge. Gaza protests split the party, leaving Biden in the middle.

And: Republican rift. New reporting on the in-fighting plaguing the GOP.

Finally: In the weeds. Amid historic movement on marijuana, the NFL legends urging Congress to ease up on pot.

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Destruction, Violence & Hate

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:56:26 -0000

Protests intensify on college campuses across the country. Police are being called in to quell the violence and multiple arrests have been made. Our reporters and special guests bring you up to speed on the latest developments.

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Campus Clashes Getting Ugly

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:17:57 -0000

First: Campus clashes are growing and getting uglier, with police stepping up arrests. And in some cases it's devolving from war protests to blatant displays of Jewish hate.

Plus: We bring you new reporting on Hunter Biden's strategy to fight back against his critics, particularly Fox News.

And: Who will testify next in Trump's hush money trial? We let you know what to expect when court resumes tomorrow.

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CNN Poll Reveals Significant Challenges for President Biden

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:30:00 -0000

A new CNN poll shows Trump leading Biden 40% to 43%. Trump's delay tactics appeared to pay off, as hush money allegations roil the race. And new reporting on how that GOP plans to target red-state Democrats.Plus, boiling point -- as college campuses reel, Republicans pounce.

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Divided Court Tackles Thorny Abortion Case

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:29:00 -0000

Today's show begins at the Supreme Court where the justices appear deeply divided over one of the biggest abortion cases since Roe vs. Wade was overturned. The issue is whether an Idaho abortion ban prevents doctors from performing abortions for women who are having a medical emergency that may not be life-threatening, but is a threat to her health. CNN's Paula Reid and Meg Tirrell join Dana to break everything down.

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Opening statements begin in Trump hush money trial

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

First: Trump on Trial. As Donald Trump makes history in the courtroom, Biden spends the week on the trail. How will Trumps case reshape the race?

Plus: An exclusive interview with Vice President Harris

And: Johnson in jeopardy. New behind the scenes details as Speaker Johnson takes on his right flank, but will it cost him his job?

Plus: End of an era. Our exclusive sit down with two Senate dealmakers. Will they support Biden or Trump?

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Trump trial, day five

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:39:22 -0000

Jury selection is nearly complete in the case the People of the State of New York versus Donald J. Trump. 12 jurors and one alternate have been sworn in, and the judge and lawyers from both sides are trying to fill up the panel with five more alternates. Trump is inside the room and we're told that he's been looking right at jurors as they answer questions and whispering with his attorney.

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Jury selection hits a bump in the road

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:24:08 -0000

First: As of last night, seven jurors were seated in the Donald Trump hush money trial. Now, there are only six.

Plus: Will Mike Johnson's decision to push a Ukraine aid bill cost him his gavel?

And: A Kennedy family reunion with a notable no-show.

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History on the hill

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:18:31 -0000

First: For the first time in nearly 150 years, a cabinet member will be tried in the Senate for high crimes.

Plus: We're minutes away from the start of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment trial, which could be over soon after it starts.

And: "Israel makes it own decisions." That's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's message to the world and his own political coalition.

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Trump eyes prospective jurors

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:19:06 -0000

First: Jury selection in the unprecedented criminal trial of former President Donald Trump continues. CNN is inside and outside the courtroom with all the breaking details on this critical moment in American history.

Plus: Joe Biden heads to his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania to channel his working class roots and talk about taxes.

And: "I am not resigning." That was Mike Johnson's message to his caucus as another House Republican joins the push to kick him out as speaker.

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Going on offense

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 17:41:23 -0000

First: Vice President Harris is on her way to Arizona where she'll attack Republicans for the state's civil war abortion ban that could soon be back in effect. It's an issue the Biden campaign hopes will carry them to reelection.

Plus: The people of the state of New York versus Donald Trump kicks off on Monday. The former and perhaps future president will spend the next two months in court fighting criminal charges.

And: Where does a Republican go when fighting for political survival? Mar-a-Lago, of course. Speaker Mike Johnson is there to meet with Trump today.

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What's next after Arizona's abortion ban?

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:53:00 -0000

First: An Arizona court ruling rolls abortion rights back to the civil war era, igniting a massive GOP problem in November that Donald Trump thought he had just tamped down.

Plus: New economic numbers show inflation on key items is, once again, headed in the wrong direction.

And: Behind the Republican fight to change the way Nebraska awards its electoral votes.

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The Crumbley's historic sentences

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:58:00 -0000

As today's show begins, James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the teenager who killed four students in a 2021 school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, are about to be sentenced, weeks after they were convicted of manslaughter.

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Six months into war, Biden pressures Israel to change course

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0000

First: Breaking point. Biden puts Israel on notice as pressure over Gaza ramps up, will it move the needle?

Plus: Trench warfare. Exclusive new details of Democrats plan to take back the House. Where are they spending their millions?

And: As Republicans try to pull off a stunner in Maryland, will it decide control of the Senate this Fall?

Also: Total eclipse. How solar eclipses have captivated Washington over the years.

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A whole lotta shakin' goin' on

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:05:54 -0000

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake jolts New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, with tremors even felt as far away as Washington DC. The quake hit at the region 10:23 am and caused a full ground stop at JFK and Newark airports.

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Biden vs. Netanyahu

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:05:42 -0000

First: As today's show begins, President Biden is speaking with Benjamin Netanyahu. It may not be the friendliest of chats, given that Biden is said to be furious at how Netanyahu was prosecuting the war in Gaza. The question is, will there be any US policy change?

Plus: Donald Trump is demanding Nebraska change how it awards its electoral votes. Nothing short of the outcome of the entire presidential election could hang in the balance.

And: The DNC uses the "Golden Girls" theme song to troll RFK Jr. Seriously.

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What future are Americans more afraid of?

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:26:53 -0000

First: Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden are trying to win votes about what Americans are most worried about. Trump stokes fears about "carnage" at the hands of migrants. Biden warns of an American where abortion is unavailable and health care is at risk.

Plus: Biden puts out a blistering statement after the Israeli government apologizes for unintentionally killing eight aid workers. But some fellow Dems say words are no longer enough.

And: The special counsel does something remarkable, putting pen to paper blasting the judge presiding over the classified documents case.

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Trump focuses on immigration, Biden on abortion

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:47:07 -0000

Donald Trump goes to swing states Michigan and Wisconsin where he stokes immigration politics thousands of miles from the southern border. Meanwhile, Democrats zero in on the not-so-swing state of Florida, thanks to big news there on abortion last night that the Biden campaign is scrambling to capitalize on.

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Trump's dark Easter message

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:31:34 -0000

First: "Evil, sick, deranged, crooked, and corrupt." Donald Trump chose those words in his Easter message to describe the prosecutors and judges leading the criminal cases against him.

Plus: House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will allow a vote on desperately needed military aid for Ukraine. Could it cost him his gavel?

And President Biden may have a problem with the voting critical to his reelection: Black voters. We have new reporting on campaign plans to keep them in his corner in November.

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‘Bloodbath’

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:21:02 -0000

First: Trump keeps up his attacks in the NY judge in the New York hush money case and leans into violent language at upcoming events.

Plus: The fight over the GOPs future spreads to contentious primaries. Biden responds to Gaza protesters and faces a protest votes in a key battleground state.

And: How Trump’s message is playing with Evangelical voters.

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'Old and out of shape'

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 19:54:11 -0000

First: Our headline quote today is exactly how Joe Biden described Donald Trump's ideas at a star-studded fundraiser with Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. We have new reporting on the presidential trifecta and the mega millions they're raking in.

Plus: A CNN exclusive: A federal judge is weighing in on Donald Trump's attacks on the judge overseeing the former president's hush money case while warning that Trump's words threatened the viability of the US legal system.

And: Marking the one-year anniversary of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's imprisonment in Russia, Dana speaks with his publisher.

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Lights, camera, court

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:00:20 -0000

First: The Georgia election racketeering case against Donald Trump is back on. We'll bring you all the breaking details from the first hearing since a judge allowed Fulton County DA Fani Willis to continue spearheading the case, which the former president's legal team is trying to get dismissed.

Plus: Three presidents and a queen (Latifah) will attend an unprecedented fundraiser for President Biden tonight that's already brought in millions of dollars. But will those dollars translate into votes.

And: We pay tribute to Joe Lieberman with his former colleague and dear friend, Senator Susan Collins.

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A desperate search for answers

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:53:53 -0000

First: Investigators are on the cargo ship that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, trying to figure out what went so tragically wrong.

Plus: Was the 2020 election stolen? Of course, there is zero evidence of that, but sources say it may be a litmus test for potential hires at the RNC.

And: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Queen Latifah and Lizzo are all part of the Biden campaign's new push to get out the vote. What role will Joe's former boss play on the trail?

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Baltimore bridge collapse

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:37:25 -0000

Continuing coverage of the catastrophic collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore.

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Trump gets a financial lifeline

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:38:53 -0000

Moments before today's show began, we learned that a New York appeals court had reduced the bonds he must pay in a civil fraud case to $175 million and gave him more time to pay. That means he might have the cash to put up without having to sell any of his assets. Meanwhile, Trump was in a different courtroom today in the separate, criminal case involving porn star Stormy Daniels. Trump's legal team was chastised by the judge for accusing the Manhattan district attorney's office of prosecutorial misconduct without any evidence.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson’s is in jeopardy

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:21:47 -0000

Upheaval in the GOP – House Speaker Mike Johnson is in danger of losing his position. Sources say Democrats are willing to save him if he outlines a pathway to providing aid for Ukraine, which has been stalled for months and badly divides the GOP.

While Congress just ended a saga over funding the US government, one that cost the previous Speaker his job in an unprecedented uprising last fall, the new Speaker is facing a similar revolt over the major deal he just cut with the White House to avoid a shutdown.

This opens up a new front in the internal GOP war that has defined the 118th Congress and could put Republicans razor thin majority in jeopardy in November.

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MTG vs. Mike Johnson

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:04:10 -0000

As today's show begins, Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has just filed a motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson just after the House passed a critical spending bill.

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'Keep your filthy hands off Trump Tower!'

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:00:25 -0000

First: New fundraising numbers are out and Joe Biden is dominating the race for campaign cash. Meanwhile, former President Trump is asking his supporters to cough up donations for the half a billion dollars he needs by Monday. His pitch? "Keep your filthy hands off Trump Tower."

Plus: New reporting this hour about how more than a dozen people pardoned by Donald Trump are now helping the push to get him back to the White House.

And: Benjamin Netanyahu may be heading to Washington. Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll make the invitation official just hours after the Israeli prime minister spoke privately with House Republicans.

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Biden comes bearing gifts

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:58:45 -0000

First: President Biden is in battleground Arizona today where he'll announce $20 billion in loans and grants for Intel to produce advanced computer chips, which could create thousands of new jobs.

Plus: CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports Trump world is in "panic mode" as he scrambles to find a half a billion dollars to cover the judgment against him in the New York fraud case.

And: A new survey shows Americans are much less happy than a year ago. What can we do about it? The author of "The Amen Effect" joins the show to help.

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The wild, wild west

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:37:32 -0000

First: Joe Biden is heading west, kicking off a three-day campaign swing in Nevada and Arizona, battleground states that are critical to his path to reelection.

Plus: The power of a Donald Trump endorsement is being put to the test today in a high-stakes Republican primary in Ohio that could ultimately determine which party controls the US Senate.

And: Donald Trump is pushing a dangerous anti-semitic trope, claiming Jews who vote for Democrats "hate Israel."

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Trump's $464 million problem

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:24:53 -0000

First: Former President Donald Trump must post nearly half a billion-dollar bond to cover the fraud judgment against him while he appeals it. But his lawyers say he can't find an insurance company to underwrite it for him.

Plus: President Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu talk for the first time in weeks. The conversation comes after the Israeli PM told Dana Bash that he doesn't need American politicians telling him what to do.

And: James Carville, the strategist behind some of the biggest political victories of the late 20th century, joins the show live.

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Biden has massive cash haul as Trump faces legal bills

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:27:13 -0000

First: Split screen, Trumps legal delays pay off while Joe Biden storms the battleground states.

Plus: Primary fights, new reporting on the speakers attempts to reign in Republicans while Trump wades into key Senate races.

And: Long shot, will Joe Manchin actually run again? A new reaction after Katie Britt’s widely panned response to the State of the Union address.

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Judge ridicules, saves Georgia DA

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:25:08 -0000

First: That's how a judge summed up the behavior of District Attorney Fani Willis. But he ruled she can stay on Trump's election racketeering case in Georgia ... under one condition.

Plus: Team Trump continues its legal and political strategy: running out the clock.

And: The White House has a message for Republicans trying to impeach President Biden: Move on. Shockingly, the House may listen.

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Two roads diverge on the campaign trail

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:02:40 -0000

First: One nominee is talking to voters in a must-win swing state, while the other is inside a courtroom in a must-win criminal case.

Plus: "An obstacle to peace." That's how Chuck Schumer describes Benjamin Netanyahu, calling for new elections in Israel

And: Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says if Congress forces TikTok's Chinese owner to sell, he wants in.

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Judge drops some charges against Trump

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:47:32 -0000

First: A judge dismisses some of the charges against Donald Trump in the Georgia election case, including one related to that infamous call where Trump asked Georgia's secretary of state to find thousands of votes.

Plus: Joe Biden and Donald Trump officially clinch their party nominations, setting up the longest general election campaign in American history.

And: The House passes a bill that could effectively shut down TikTok. What will the Senate do?

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The rematch is on!

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:27:16 -0000

First: Both Joe Biden and Donald take their campaign pitches on the road, lobbing personal shots at each other in the same critical swing state.

Plus: New reporting on what Trump says about dictators like Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un own behind closed doors.

And: Senator Bob Menendez was just arraigned again on new charges of bribery and extortion. So why is still sitting on a key senate committee?

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Biden and Trump reach out in Georgia

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:53:26 -0000

First: Fired up, President Joe Biden hits the trail as he and former President Donald Trump speak in Georgia on Saturday.

Plus: Razor thin, we go one-on-one with the party leaders in charge of winning the House. Plus, with control of the Senate in the balance, we sit down with Kari Lake.

And: Spring forward, will Congress make Daylight Saving Time permanent?

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Biden takes the show on the road

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 18:52:41 -0000

First: President Biden is headed to a crucial swing state as he looks to amplify his State of the Union message. We have new reporting on his campaign plans.

Plus: Donald Trump just posted a nearly $92 million bond in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case. Does he have enough left to pay that $454 million judgment in the New York fraud case?

And: Outraged TikTok users are bombarding lawmakers with calls after the House advanced a bill that could ban the app across the country.

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The performance of a lifetime

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:40:32 -0000

Tonight, Joe Biden will deliver what may be the most pivotal speech of his political career. And it's not just his job performance that will be under the microscope. It may be his actual performance that matters most.

Plus: Donald Trump is calling for debates anytime, anywhere, any place after boycotting them all primary season. The Biden campaign isn't saying they're in or out, just responding that Trump is "thirsty for attention."

And: A Texas mother facing the agonizing choice to leave her home state to terminate a wanted pregnancy who will be in the First Lady's box at tonight's State of the Union joins Dana to discuss.

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Welcome to the general election

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:02:02 -0000

The two parties' choices, whether you like it or not, are Joe Biden and Donald Trump. The 2020 rematch is now effectively a done deal after Nikki Haley suspended her campaign. The question now is: where will Haley voters go? Both Biden and Trump are making a play for their support ... with very different strategies.

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A Tuesday to remember

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:17:43 -0000

First: Americans in more than a dozen states across the country are casting their ballots. Their decisions could effectively end the primaries and all but hand the Republican nomination to Donald Trump for the third straight election.

Plus: Is this Nikki Haley's last stand? She's on the verge of mathematical elimination. So, what's her next move and where will her supporters land?

And: Four years ago, Joe Biden pulled off a staggering political comeback. This time, he's an incumbent president preparing for a rematch with monumental consequences.

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Supreme decision

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:55:31 -0000

Just as today's show began, we learned that the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Donald Trump cannot be removed from any state's ballot because of his actions on January 6. The former president called the decision a "big win for America." CNN's Paula Reid begins our extensive coverage from Mar-A-Lago.

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Final Stand as Pressure Mounts Before Super Tuesday

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:17:13 -0000

First: A raft of new polling gives a snapshot of where the race for the White House stands, eight months before election day.

Plus: House Speaker Johnson is under pressure from all sides about what to do in Ukraine and the race to replace Mitch McConnell is taking place behind the scenes.

Biden is at Camp David, planning his State of the Union address and ‘SNL’ had some fun with Inside Politics.

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Court is now in session ... again

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:10:55 -0000

First: We focus on two critical hearings that could determine Donald Trump's future. Will the former president be on trial smack dab in the middle of the Republican convention?

Plus: Super Tuesday is just four days away. Dana talks to Nikki Haley about how she'll move forward if Donald Trump runs the table next week.

And: Voters in a pivotal swing state weigh in on whether Biden and Trump are both too old for the presidency.

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Presidential Texas hold 'em

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:48:00 -0000

First: Joe Biden and Donald Trump both head to the southern border -- separately -- trying to go all in on immigration. But who has the best hand on what so many voters say is the most important problem facing this country?

Plus: Team Trump's delay tactic is getting a huge assist from the highest court in the land. Could their decision to hear the former president's immunity claim ultimately lead to a get out of jail free card?

And: Dozens are dead in Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire near a food aid truck.

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Hunter in the House

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:22:01 -0000

First: President Biden's son meets face-to-face with the Republicans trying to impeach his father. We bring you the latest from his crucial testimony, which could deliver a final blow to the GOP's fizzling investigation.

Plus: Republicans are rushing to publicly sayt hey support IVF. So why are they planning to block a Senate bill that would protect the procedure?

And: Dana talks to a top Biden campaign official about their plans to address the president's problems in the pivotal swing state of Michigan.

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Can another government shutdown be avoided?

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:37:30 -0000

First: The top four congressional leaders meet behind closed doors with President Biden, trying to hammer out a deal to avoid parts of the government shutting down this Friday. One Republican senator summed up negotiations as a "misery march."

Plus: It's primary day in Michigan and some Democrats are refusing to back President Biden for his support for Israel in its retaliatory war in Gaza.

And: Dana goes one-on-one with presidential candidate Cornel West.

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Biden, Trump head for the border

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:08:18 -0000

First: A source tells CNN that President Biden will make a rare visit to the US-Mexico border on Thursday, the same day Donald Trump is heading to another Texas border town.

Plus: Four states, four Trump wins, but it's not all good news for the all-but-certain Republican nominee as the former president's double-digit win in Nikki Haley's home state also reveals some potential weaknesses in November.

And: In a CNN exclusive, my colleagues uncovered a secret Twitter account from the right-wing attorney behind the Trump fake electors plot. Hear for the first time what he tried to hide from investors.

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Unpacking Trump’s victory over Haley in South Carolina

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:18:44 -0000

First: Trump wins in South Carolina, but Nikki Haley vows to stay in the running, while Trumps team shifts to focus on the general election campaign by painting a dark vision of President Biden’s America.

Plus: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks out in a press conference as we move into a third year of the Russia-Ukraine war putting pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson.

And: Matt Gaetz backs challenger to Illinois Representative Mike Bost whom he argued with over McCarthy ouster.

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Political gravity catches up to Republicans

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 19:01:00 -0000

First: Two years after Dobbs, an Alabama court decision careens into the campaign trail Why the IVF ruling has Republicans searching for a response.

Plus: Ukraine's fight for survival against Russia enters year three with a significant battlefield loss coupled with fears of losing the financial support of its American allies.

And: Senator Elizabeth Warren joins the show live to talk about the IVF decision and why she disagrees with some of her fellow progressives who are fed up with the Biden presidency.

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Can Biden thread the border needle?

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:32:24 -0000

First: The president tries to address his biggest political vulnerability, the crisis at the southern border, saying he's looking at new executive actions that could restrict asylum claims.

Plus: Nikki Haley answers a reproductive rights question with a riddle as she tries to straddle the fence on whether frozen embryos are people.

And: New Hampshire's governor and Haley supporter Chris Sununu joins Dana live to talk about her campaign's path forward ... if there is one.

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From Russia with malice

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 23:05:48 -0000

First: The Justice Department pulls back the curtain on a Russian operation to peddle false information about the Bidens and the informant they used to do it.

Plus: Alexey Navalny paid with his life for an enduring political protest against a dictator. Now, Donald Trump is using Navalny's name and story not to shame Putin but to shine his own reputation.

And: Wannabe future Trump officials build a playbook for what a second term would look like, and we've got some of the eye-popping details.

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Can Haley breathe life into her campaign?

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 18:53:51 -0000

First: As today show begins, Nikki Haley is about to take the stage in South Carolina for what her campaign is billing as a major speech, promising to stay in the race even if she loses her home state.

Plus: New CNN reporting reveals the president's orders to his senior-most campaign staff: Ramp up how much they're spotlighting "crazy stuff that comes out of Donald Trump's mouth."

And: Former Democratic Senator Bill Bradley hasn't run a campaign since 2000, yet he's still younger than Joe Biden. Does that matter? Should it matter to voters? Dana talks to him about that and more.

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Ukraine crisis across the disrupts US campaign

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:23:18 -0000

First: President Biden pins the blame on Republicans for the fall of a Ukrainian city, while Donald Trump tries to make himself a martyr after the suspicious death of a Kremlin critic.

Plus: Joe Biden is facing a new call to step aside as a prominent columnist says he's a great president but shouldn't run again.

And: Brand new CNN reporting on why so many top Republicans are deciding not to run again.

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Trump's retribution campaign continues after $355M fine

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:45:00 -0000

First: Trump is ordered to pay up. New details of his plans for a second term emerge as this unprecedented race takes shape.

Plus: World (dis)order. Trump and Republicans threaten to upend alliances and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

And: Reality check. After a week of missteps, GOP lawmakers leave town. With a shutdown looming, what next?

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Ramifications of Navalny's death

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:33:00 -0000

As today's show begins, President Biden is preparing to speak on the reported death of one of Vladimir Putin's top critics, Alexey Navalny. Vice President Kamala Harris has already been making the case that Russia is responsible.

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Dems pick up House seat

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:54:00 -0000

First: Democrats may be humming "New York, New York" after they picked up a key House seat.

Plus: Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan tells Dana Bash why he's running for Senate.

And: Could a judge's ruling effectively end Donald Trump's business empire?

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It's up to you, New York

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:24:04 -0000

First: The special election to replace Republican congressman George Santos is on. We look at what this race means for a House that's nearly evenly divided and the tea leaves to be reading ahead of November.

Plus: An election denier and his daughter-in-law. That's who Donald Trump wants to lead the Republican National Committee, showing the all-but-certain nominee is tightening his vice and calling the shots.

And: "Disgusting, awful and unhinged." That's how Nikki Haley is responding to Trump after he mocked her husband again, who's in uniform serving America overseas.

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Another day, another courtroom

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:08:04 -0000

First: Donald Trump and his lawyers are behind closed doors right now meeting with the judge in his classified documents case. This, as the GOP frontrunner faces criticism on both sides of the Atlantic for threatening to throw NATO allies to the wolves.

Plus: RFK Jr. is apologizing to his estranged relatives for a Super Bowl spot that copied a famous 1960 campaign ad from his uncle, even though it's still pinned to the top of his social media feed.

And: Who will replace ousted congressman George Santos? Dana speaks to both candidates on the ballot in New York's third district.

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Biden’s allies push back against reports questioning his memory

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 12:07:07 -0000

First: The panel discusses the comments from the special counsel report and how they will affect Biden’s 2024 presidential re-election campaign.

Plus: Trumps campaign is not setting off as smoothly as he would like as he is called out for making controversial comments around not defending NATO allies and encouraging Russia to “do whatever they want” as well as negative comments questioning Governor Haley’s husband who is out serving his country in Africa.

And: Concerns about Mitch McConnell permeate Senate Republican Caucus after he champions bill concerning sending support to Ukraine and Israel.

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'A well-meaning elderly man with a poor memory'

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 22:54:44 -0000

First: Those eight words in the special counsel's scathing report about Joe Biden's handling of classified documents set off a five-alarm political fire inside the White House and sent the president himself into a fury.

Plus: Nikki Haley's trolling Donald Trump like never before and seems to be having some fun doing it.

And: This year's Super Bowl ads won't all be about drinking beer and buying cars. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's foundation is spending $7 million on a commercial to fight anti-semitism. Kraft joins Dana from Las Vegas.

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Republicans' epic failure

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:21:26 -0000

First: Dysfunction, humiliation, and inability to govern. That's the most charitable way to describe congressional Republicans right now after a stunning series of mindboggling defeats. And minutes from now, the GOP will almost certainly torpedo the most conservative border bill before them in decades.

Plus: Nikki Haley loses Nevada's nonbinding primary even though she was the only candidate on the ballot. Her campaign insists it's still full steam ahead.

And: All eyes are on the Supreme Court as it prepares to hear arguments on whether Donald Trump can be disqualified under the Constitution's insurrection ban.

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Trump not immune

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0000

As today's show begins, we're expecting President Biden to speak about the bipartisan border bill that's on the brink of collapse. The bill includes a host of tough new border policies that the president says he'd sign, but Republicans are ready to torpedo it after Donald Trump came out against it. Dana speaks with the with the Republican who negotiated that deal.

But first: Donald Trump suffers a major legal defeat as a DC appeals court unanimously rejects the former president's claim of immunity in the federal election subversion case.

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Voters weigh in on Trump's legal woes

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:30:17 -0000

First: We reveal the results of a new CNN poll about how voters feel about Donald Trump's multiple legal battles as the former president's delay tactics appear to be working on several criminal cases.

Plus: Senate leaders unveiled the most substantial bipartisan border bill in decades. Now the Republican who helped make the deal is calling out his Republican colleagues for trying to torpedo it even before reading it.

And: Early voting is underway to replace George Santos. We bring you the latest from the campaign trail.

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Read the bill

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:34:27 -0000

First, any moment now the leaders in the Senate are expected to release the final text of a long awaited bipartisan deal to address the crisis of the southern border. Despite remaining unknown, the deal has exposed massive fractures in the Republican party on an issue that Donald Trump wants to campaign on. Biden has endorsed the deal while Trump has tried to tank it before reading it himself.

Then, The US and UK have retaliated against Iranian backed groups in the Middle East for a 3rd straight day following waves of airstrikes hitting targets across Yemen, Syria and Iraq. The President is already facing the fallout as he comes under fire from Republicans. How will these attacks shake up the political field?

And, Nikki Haley is still in the race for the GOP nomination, but for how long? It's less than three weeks until the Republican primary in her home state and the polls are looking rather bleak. Yet she is barnstorming her state on a multi-day swing as well as ramping up her attacks on Trump.

Plus, we travel to New York for a look at an election with National implications. Early voting began yesterday in the most closely watched special election in the country - the race to replace Former US Rep. George Santos in the house. George Santos himself joins us to share his thoughts on the Presidential race.

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Honoring the fallen

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:22:00 -0000

First: President Biden travels to Dover Delaware to attend the transfer of three US soldiers killed last weekend and to meet with their families as their loved ones' remains are returned to US soil.

Plus: The first employment report of 2024 is out and it is much stronger than anybody expected. This as new exclusive CNN polling shows that voters are giving President Biden slightly more credit for economic gains.

And: A GOP source describes House Republicans' attempt to impeach President Biden a "jumbled mess." We bring you new reporting on how top members are finally admitting it's probably not going to happen.

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All paths lead through Michigan

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:17:39 -0000

First: President Biden is on his way to a must-win state trying to lock down key voting blocks that could give him an edge in that tight battleground.

Plus: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin admits it was wrong to keep his surgery for prostate cancer and subsequent hospitalization private.

And: The district attorney leading the Georgia election case against Trump is refusing to step down amid allegations she had an affair with the lead prosecutor.

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Zuckerberg apologizes

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 18:48:00 -0000

Zuckerberg apologizes

In today's episode, social media CEOs are grilled during a contentious Senate committee meeting, prompting Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to apologize to parents in the audience who blame their children's exploitation - and even suicide - on Facebook. According to one GOP senator, "You have blood on your hands."

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A fateful choice

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:15:46 -0000

First: President Biden announced he's decided how the US will respond to a deadly attack on American troops in Jordan, as fears grow that retaliating against Iranian forces could further ignite a region already on fire.

Plus: XI Jinping gave Joe Biden his word that China will not meddle in the 2024 election. We bring you exclusive, new reporting on their high-stakes conversation.

And: We explore the growing conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift is plotting with the NFL to get Joe Biden re-elected.

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Biden: 'We shall respond'

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:57:13 -0000

First: A region reeling from war is ready for President Biden's next move as he promises to retaliate against those responsible for a drone attack that killed three US soldiers.

Plus: Donald Trump is pushing Republicans to abandon a bipartisan bill that they have been working on for months and deny President Biden an election-year win.

And: Nikki Haley tries to taunt Trump into debating her while planning more than a dozen fundraisers to bring campaign cash in for a needed fight.

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The fight for the border deal

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 18:29:43 -0000

First, new details of the delicate border deal which Trump has immediately tried to kill, despite not even seeing the text. The major deal was just secured between President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of Senators aimed at securing the southern border with Mexico.

Next, Trump was at his Las Vegas rally yesterday, where Nikki Haley's attacks on his mental acuity have clearly gotten under his skin. He then proceeded to retaliate with his own attacks against her. We discuss Trump vs Nikki and how this will shape their campaigns.

Then, House Republican leaders are all on the Trump train. So what are top GOP Senators saying about Trump's march to the nomination? And are Trump's legal troubles finally catching up with him?

Plus, President Biden heads South as he tries to ease progressive protests. He's currently trying to win back support from the local voters as well as taking aim at Donald Trump. Manu and his panel break down the President's strategy.

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Waiting and watching

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:32:57 -0000

First: As today's show begins we're about to find out how much Donald Trump will have to pay after being found liable for defamation and sexual abuse. It is now all up to the jury. We will have live updates from inside the courtroom.

Plus: President Biden dispatches his CIA director to help negotiate a deal to Israeli hostages kidnapped during Hamas' brutal October 7th attack.

And: The state of Texas ignores the Supreme Court, and almost every Republican governor supports that decision.

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Haley to Trump: Bring it on!

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:33:42 -0000

First: Donald Trump wants Nikki Haley out of the Republican race for president and is threatening to blacklist her donors. But the former South Carolina governor says she's not going anywhere.

Plus: Trump is back in the courtroom as a jury weighs how much he must pay in damages after being found liable for defamation and sexual abuse. Will he take the stand?

And: Still pushing Bidenomics, the president hits a key swing state, trying to convince voters the economy is strong, and his policies are the reason.

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The party of Trump

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:49:26 -0000

Following last night's New Hampshire primary it's now even clearer what GOP voters want: Donald Trump. They delivered a double-digit historic victory for the former president. Trump won more votes than any candidate in any New Hampshire primary ever. But last night's results do reveal some warning signs for Republicans in their battle ahead.

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New Hampshire votes

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:50:08 -0000

Today's show comes to you live from Manchester, New Hampshire, where the first-in-the-nation primary is underway. Among Dana's guests are Governor Chris Sununu and candidate Nikki Haley.

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And then there were two

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:08:47 -0000

First: With Ron DeSantis dropping out of the race, it's just Nikki Haley against Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. With just one day left before the nation's first primary, can she narrow the gap?

Plus: "Abortion on the ballot." Kamala Harris is hitting the trail today, saying just that, using the 51st anniversary of Roe vs. Wade to remind voters how they can impact abortion rights in America.

And: Dana sits down with Judge Judy, who explains why she's backing Nikki Haley.

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Trump in 'poll' position

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:38:32 -0000

First, with just 2 days from the New Hampshire primary, a new CNN poll finds Trump leading the pack as his rival Nikki Haley questions his cognitive fitness. Can she knock Trump off his path to the nomination?

Next, we dive deeper into the sometimes unpredictable New Hampshire election and hear from 2 experts of the State as they share what to look out for on Tuesday.

Then, Donald Trump is putting the GOP in a bind at a critical moment. Senate leaders prepared to take action on a bipartisan immigration deal along with desperate aid for Ukraine and Israel before a single social media post by Trump stalled the chances of a compromise.

Plus, Democratic and Republican leaders worry as voters in both parties are making it clear they have little interest in seeing another Biden-Trump rematch. Manu reports on the thoughts and fears of both parties.

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A big bet on New Hampshire

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:35:36 -0000

First: Nikki Haley is crisscrossing New Hampshire making her case to as many voters as possible. Stakes in the first-in-the-nation primary are incredibly high, but she's trying to keep expectations low.

Plus: "Chaos and bedlam." Donald Trump is warning that's what we can expect if the US Supreme Court says states like Colorado can rule that he's ineligible to run for president.

And: Expect President Biden to spend less time at the podium and more time ordering milkshakes on the campaign trail as his advisers want him to focus on what they see as his best attributes.

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Honing in on Haley

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 18:53:34 -0000

First: Donald Trump makes it clear he now sees one person standing in the way of his march to the nomination, and his attacks on her are familiar.

Plus: Trump is back in court, listening to the woman who says he raped her 30 years ago. She's telling a jury how her life has been turned upside down.

And: For more than 200 days, people have been held hostage by Hamas terrorists who brutally killed people inside Israel. We hear directly from their families desperate to bring their loved ones home.

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Haley on stopping 'the Trump-Biden nightmare'

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:31:35 -0000

Following Donald Trump's convincing win in Iowa, the Republican presidential race shifts to New Hampshire, where Nikki Haley is pitching her candidacy as the last, best hope to "stop the Trump-Biden nightmare." That, even though she finished third last night behind Ron DeSantis. Haley joins Dana Bash in Manchester in a joint interview with New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.

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Now it's up to the voters

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:16:00 -0000

After months of rallying and tens of millions in campaign ads, voters in Iowa will finally have their say. And in the last few hours, candidates are scrambling to reach as many of those voters as possible. Some of the key questions we hope to answer: How strong is Donald Trump's grip on the Republican party? Can any of his rivals beat expectations and change the nature of the race? And how will the weather - subzero temperatures, dangerous travel conditions - complicate things? CNN is covering the caucuses from all angles.

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Brutal Arctic blast paralyzes Iowa ahead of caucuses

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 20:00:47 -0000

Nobody can forecast what the voter turnout is going to be on Monday. Are we in for an Iowa surprise?

Plus, Mike in the middle – the fury within the House GOP as Speaker Johnson tries to dodge a shutdown amid pressure from Republican hardliners on spending, and new reporting on their attempt to impeach the President.

And, how much are Biden and Trump shaping races where they're not on the ballot?

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A cold campaign reality

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 19:29:52 -0000

First: Blizzard conditions in Iowa mean chaos for Republican candidates trying to reach every voter they can. The crucial question: how much will the dangerous weather impact turnout on caucus night?

Plus: President Biden orders airstrikes against Iran-backed rebels who have been firing at commercial ships, fueling fears that the Middle East could be on the edge of an all-out war.

And: "I don't hate her." That's the faint praise some Iowa Republicans are giving Nikki Haley. We bring you what some voters are really thinking in a brand-new focus group.

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From the trail to the trial

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 18:26:30 -0000

First: Donald Trump is stepping away from the campaign trail and choosing instead to sit inside a New York City court right now. Why? He thinks it's the best place to boost his campaign.

Plus: Nikki Haley were quick to fire off attacks on each other at last night's heated CNN debate, but they did they spend enough time taking on the overwhelming Republican front-runner?

And: Hunter Biden is heading to a LAngeles courtroom today to be arraigned on federal tax charges, as the White House worries his legal troubles could lead to more political troubles for his father.

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Hunter in the House

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:26:30 -0000

First: The president's son makes a surprise appearance on Capitol Hill to watch a House committee meeting called to hold him in contempt of Congress. Chaos, shall we say, ensued.

Plus: It's debate night in Des Moines. With just five days left till the caucuses, the stakes are incredibly high for Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis.

And: Multiple investigations are underway to determine why the Pentagon waited weeks to reveal the defense secretary was battling cancer.

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Trump's fate in the court's hands

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:34:00 -0000

Is Donald Trump immune from actions he took in office? That crucial question is now in the hands of three judges on the DC Court of Appeals after Trump's lawyer and the special counsel's office made their cases in today's high-stakes hearing.

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Seven-day sprint to Iowa

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 18:21:29 -0000

First: It's the final week before the Iowa caucuses, and Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley all spent the weekend in the state making their closing arguments before the vote.

Plus: Fighting hate and extremism is President Biden's focus when he speaks today from the same South Carolina church where a white supremacist shot and killed nine parishioners.

And: Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is still in the hospital. Why did he and his staff wait days to tell the White House that a critical member of the chain of command was in the ICU?

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Last stretch before Iowa

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:51:42 -0000

First, the political landscape starts to heat up as candidates make their final pitches before the Iowa Caucuses. But with just 1 week before Iowa, does Trump's opposition have any hope? 3 years after the Capitol attack, President Biden tries to re-frame the race as Trump defends the rioters.

Next, why did it take days for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to tell President Biden and the public that he was in the Hospital? Mike Pence has called this a dereliction of duty as he criticized the Defence Secretary earlier this morning.

Then, the border crisis is holding up Congress and threatening a shutdown, but could this be a unifier for the GOP? Join Manu Raju for exclusive new details on GOP plans to impeach Secretary Mayorkas.

Plus, our panel discusses the tangled web of Trump's legal woes. The Former President faces numerous court trials in the next few weeks. Will these trials provide an opening for the other candidates?

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Democracy on the line

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:23:04 -0000

First: President Biden uses the third anniversary of the Capitol insurrection to kick off his 2024 campaign, warning that democracy is in peril if Donald Trump wins another term.

Plus: Ron DeSantis escalates his attacks with just days left to close the huge gap with the former president.

And: Donald Trump heads back to Iowa to urge his supporters to show up at the polls.

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Carnage again in America

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:20:09 -0000

First: As today's show begins we get word of yet another school shooting, this time at a high school in Perry, Iowa. The sheriff there reports multiple gunshot victims. We're waiting to hear how many people were hurt and if anyone was killed.

Plus: Tonight voters will hit Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis with questions in back-to-back town halls broadcast live on CNN.

And: A new report from House Democrats says China spent more than $5.5 million at Donald Trump's properties while he was in the oval office.

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Trump's 'temper tantrums'

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:17:25 -0000

First: Nikki Haley slams front-runner Donald Trump, calling him a liar and scolding him for avoiding the debates.

Plus: Dozens of House Republicans are taking their immigration fight directly to the border and blaming President Biden for the surge.

And: President Biden will use the insurrection anniversary this weekend to kick off his 2024 campaign push, leaning in on his argument that the former president is a danger to democracy.

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What Republicans will be on the CNN Iowa debate stage?

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:09:32 -0000

First: We start with breaking news on who qualified for CNN's Iowa debate next week, the last before that state's caucuses. Who made the cut?

Plus: Any moment now, Donald Trump is expected to appeal two decisions that kicked him off the ballots in Colorado and Maine. The Supreme Court will likely have the final word.

And: We bring you brand new reporting from inside the Biden campaign, where sources tell CNN that President Biden's reelection strategy.

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Trump loses another ballot

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:58:19 -0000

First, with Donald Trump off another ballot, his rivals rally behind him. But is Donald Trump eligible to serve as President again? Pressure grows on the Supreme Court to tackle this issue and shape the outcome of the 2024 race. But there are concerns that this decision should be made by the American voters instead of the Courts.

Then, Nikki Haley stumbles and re-evaluates her comments on what caused the Civil War. This slip has caused her opponents to pounce, challenging her competency. With just weeks before voting begins, is there enough time for her to catch up?

And, authorities have encountered a historic surge of 225,000 migrants at the Southern border this month according to numbers from Homeland Security. This is the highest monthly total in over 2 decades. As this sparks serious concern, the Democratic Mayors are weighing in, will Washington finally react?

Finally, as we head into 2024, which top stories will be worth keeping an eye on? Our panel will discuss the potential political field of 2024.

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Trump DQ'd

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 18:41:09 -0000

First: The state of Maine becomes the second to say Donald Trump is an insurrectionist and is thus barred from seeking the presidency. Now it's up to the Supreme Court.

Plus: With just days to go until the first votes are cast, Nikki Haley remains in damage control mode following her controversial remarks about the Civil War.

And: Where have all the Democrats gone? Dana talks to a leading liberal political analyst about how he thinks the party lost its way with working class voters and the dilemma dems face in turning that around

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Nikki Haley tries to clean up campaign faux pas

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:27:00 -0000

First: Last night, Nikki Haley was asked what caused the Civil War. Most would give a one-word answer: slavery. She did not.

Plus: Donald Trump's lawyers have a very busy few weeks ahead. We'll tell you key dates to watch in his civil and criminal trials.

And: Lauren Boebert barely won her red district the last time around. Her solution? Move to an even-redder district.

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Pivotal meeting about border crisis

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:28:49 -0000

First: President Biden is sending two top cabinet officials to Mexico City to meet with the Mexican president. Will a new plan emerge to stop the unprecedented number of illegal border crossings?

Plus: A new survey shows voters associate Donald Trump with words like "revenge" and "dictatorship." And the GOP frontrunner seems to be bragging about it.

And: It's time to say good-bye to 2023. We have a countdown of the biggest political stories of the year.

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Middle East war widening?

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 20:18:21 -0000

First: There are growing fears of a widening war in the Middle East after President Biden orders retaliatory iron strikes on a group in Iraq.

Plus: America's top diplomat is heading to Mexico where thousands of migrants are making the trek to an already overwhelmed US border.

And: Donald Trump spent Christmas day attacking his enemies, including President Biden and special counsel Jack Smith.

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Trump turns his woes into wins

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:38:00 -0000

First, with the Iowa caucuses just weeks away, the Presidential race heats up as the political and legal calendars are colliding for the GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. The former President now faces the possibility of being kicked off at least one state's ballot. But Trump has used his woes as a rallying cry and is currently sitting on a sizable lead in the polls.

Next, Congress is on holiday as a government shutdown looms in early January. When they return in the second week of January, things are bound to get much more difficult. Could the stalemate get even worse for the one of the most unproductive congresses in history?

Then, loyalty goes a long way with Donald Trump and that's what's playing out in what could be the nation's most important Senate race. US Representative Matt Rosendale is taking steps to run for the Senate but that's prompting fears from GOP leaders who believe that he would be a weak general election candidate.

And, Former Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, David Axelrod discusses how Biden may be able to overcome his battleground state struggles and the warning signs that he faces.

Finally, the world of pro golf has drawn the attention of a powerful Senator when the PGA tour said this summer it would merge with Saudi owned LIV Golf.

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Will SCOTUS fast-track Trump decision?

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:33:06 -0000

At any moment, the Supreme Court could announce whether it's fast-tracking a decision on Donald Trump's claim he's immune from prosecution for trying to overturn the 2020 election. Prosecutors want a quick decision so they can move forward with the trial. Trump wants to delay it as much as possible. We start things off with Katelyn Polantz in Washington.

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Trump fires back

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:42:32 -0000

First: Donald Trump is on a social media tear, sending dozens of posts and reposts assailing the court decision that kicked him off the ballot in Colorado. his Republican rivals are for the most part standing with him.

Plus: President Biden is grappling with a critical decision on Israel. The security council is set to vote on a resolution to stop the fighting in Gaza. The big question: Will the US block it?

And: Congress paralyzed? Lawmakers heading home for the holidays after one of the most unproductive years in history. And 2024 might be even worse.

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Trump: 'I've never read Mein Kampf'

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:04:09 -0000

First: Donald Trump's legal team vows to appeal yesterday's 14th-ammenment-based ruling by the Colorado supreme court to kick the former president off the state's ballot.

Plus: Trump is defending his use of Hitler-like language to describe immigrants in the US illegally, saying he's "never read Mein Kampf."

And: President Biden is in a key swing state trying to convince Wisconsin voters that his policies are making their lives better.

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Inside Politics update for December 19, 2023

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:49:00 -0000

Today's Inside Politics was preempted so we could bring you live coverage of the funeral of former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. President Biden delivered a eulogy, calling O'Connor "an American pioneer," and noting how she inspired generations of American women.

We invite to explore CNNs other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio. Thanks for listening!

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Trump maintains lead, but ...

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 18:55:21 -0000

First: A new poll shows Donald Trump hanging onto a commanding lead, but one of his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination is starting to see a narrow path to a major upset.

Plus: Senators are racing to find a way forward on new border security measures. President Biden is facing pressure on one of the toughest-to-solve in American politics.

And: Democrats have never been this nervous about Biden's chances in 2024. We ask the pollster who helped elect Bill Clinton what the Biden campaign could be doing differently.

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The vote for immigration

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 18:23:58 -0000

First, Senators race to find an immigration compromise before Christmas. Aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance while Republicans refuse to approve more aid without tighter immigration restrictions amid a surge of migrants at the southern border.

Then, Trump is on the campaign trail where his anti-immigration views and praise for dictators once again is becoming an issue.

Plus, an abortion case in Texas hits a nerve. Major court cases inject abortion politics. Can Republicans coalesce behind a coherent message regarding the topic?

Finally, Manu talks to the newly minted leader of the House freedom caucus, Rep. Bob Good, as a hardline group gears up for more challenges to Speaker Johnson

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Barack & Joe put the band back together

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 18:24:20 -0000

First: Barack Obama and Joe Biden are teaming up again to promote one of their biggest accomplishments. We have details on their rare White House reunion and whether the former president can help the current one get reelected.

Plus: The US and Israel are no longer in lock step on how to prosecute the war against Hamas terrorists.

And: Republican candidates have one month left to make their case to Iowa voters. Nikki Haley just agreed that the CNN debate stage will be one of her final stops.

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A baseless political stunt

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:26:48 -0000

First: The headline above is how President Biden is describing House republicans' impeachment inquiry. Republicans say they are just following the evidence, though so far, they haven't produced it.

Plus: Donald trump is celebrating after a judge hit pause on the election subversion case against him while appeals play out. It means his scheduled March trial could be delayed potentially for months.

And: More signs of an economy that's actually in pretty good shape. Stocks are at record highs. Inflation is down. Economists think the worst might be behind us. The big question is how voters see it.

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Haley receives coveted endorsement

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:22:42 -0000

Today's show comes to you live from New Hampshire, where Governor Chris Sununu is going all in on Nikki Haley weeks before his state's pivotal primary here. It's an endorsement every challenger to Donald Trump wanted. The big question now: Can it help Haley overcome Trump's commanding lead - not just in New Hampshire but in every early voting state? Dana speaks with both Haley and Sununu about this important development.

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A last-ditch plea

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:11:16 -0000

Volodymyr Zelensky just left Capitol Hill after meeting with the entire Senate. The Ukraine president is trying desperately to secure the critical funding his country needs to defend itself against Russia, but time is running out. Our coverage begins with CNN's Manu Raju on Capitol Hill. He's followed by Nick Paton Walsh in Ukraine.

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New warning signs for the White House

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:55:26 -0000

First: New CNN polls out today show President Biden trailing Donald Trump in critical battleground states, places that Biden won in the last election and needs to win again.

Plus: With just five weeks until the first votes are cast, Republican presidential hopefuls are stepping up their attacks as a new poll in Iowa shows Donald Trump's lead is only getting bigger.

And: Following the resignation of the president of the University of Pennsylvania, calls are increasing for Harvard's president to resign as well.

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Nikki Haley's game plan

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:28:00 -0000

First, Nikki Haley takes advantage of fresh momentum, but does she have the time and strategy in place to overcome the clear frontrunner, Donald Trump?

Next, House Republicans find their narrow majority getting even narrower amidst the resignation of US Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Will this discourse open old wounds?

Then, House Republicans prepare to turn up the heat on President Biden as his son faces more federal charges.

Plus, President Joe Biden struggles to hold his coalition together. Biden tries to convince skeptics that the alternative is worse.

Finally, what does the Government really know about UFOs? Some members of congress are trying to shed light on the Government's UFO secrets.

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Hunter Biden indicted again

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:23:31 -0000

First: Sex clubs, escorts, and a rented Lamborghini. That's what prosecutors say the president's son spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on instead of paying his taxes. His lawyers and his father's campaign say this is all about politics.

Plus: Donald Trump is preparing to testify in his civil fraud trial. Why does he keep choosing the courthouse over the campaign trail?

And: The president of Harvard is apologizing for failing to say calls for the genocide of Jews is harassment. Why is it so hard for so many to call out Jew hate?

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Nikki Haley's turn in the barrel

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:11:57 -0000

Nikki Haley was the target of attacks from the men around her on the debate stage last night in Alabama. She says they are just jealous as she collects new endorsements and climbs in polls. But she is still 20 or 30 points behind Donald Trump, who was once again a debate no-show. How did the former president make out? Jeff Zeleny is still in Tuscaloosa, and he kicks off our extensive analysis of the debate.

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Showdown in Congress over Ukraine aid

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:58:15 -0000

As today's show begins, we're standing by for President Biden to speak on the dire situation in Congress if it fails to approve more money for Ukraine. An agreement on Capitol Hill is looking quite grim right now as the White House is already warning about the dangerous stakes for the US. Priscilla Alvarez starts our in-depth coverage.

Also on today's show: The results of a brand-new CNN poll on Joe Biden's approval ratings. Hint: They're not good.

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The final four

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:22:28 -0000

First: The stage is set for the fourth GOP presidential debate, with four candidates taking the stage - minus (again) the front-runner. Get ready for some fireworks between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley but will either take on Donald Trump?

Plus: Ukraine President Zelensky is preparing to make a direct plea to US senators for more money. With just days left to act and the world watching, will they say yes?

And: The leaders of three of the country's most elite universities are on Capitol Hill right now answering questions about the terrifying rise of antisemitism. What can be done to stop it now?

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Countdown to Iowa

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 18:47:46 -0000

First: The first test of the 2024 presidential election is just six weeks away. Will the crucial caucuses propel a Trump challenger towards the nomination, or push him to a second term?

Plus: As Israeli forces expand their fight against Hamas, we're learning even more of the gruesome, terrifying details of the way Hamas terrorists savagely raped women on October 7 before killing them.

And: "A destroyer of democracy." That's what Donald Trump is calling Joe Biden. The president's campaign calls the attack is a "distraction" the American people will see right through.

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Trump's legal troubles

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 18:32:00 -0000

First, as fighting picks up in Gaza, the US ramps up their warnings to Israel. Democrats call for a shift, but can President Biden contain the Political fallout? Our panel will discuss.

Then, as Donald Trump faces legal trouble, Presidential Candidates descend on Iowa. But is it too little too late?

And, the speaker of the House struggles to keep Republican hard-liners happy. Can the speaker overcome the chaos?

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Santos sacked

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:35:32 -0000

First: The House votes to kick George Santos out of Congress. His response to the historic move: "To hell with this place."

Plus: Airstrikes, combat and bloodshed as the Israel-Hamas pause collapses. What can we expect next?

And: We remember Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman Supreme Court justice, who died today at the age of 93.

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Hours left in a fragile truce

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:40:17 -0000

First: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on the ground in Israel right now trying to extend the pause as both Israel and Hamas say they are gearing up to resume combat at a moment's notice.

Plus: George Santos is describing tomorrow's vote to kick him out of Congress as "bullying" and "theater." Will his fellow Republicans keep him in his seat so they can keep their majority?

And: What did Kevin McCarthy allegedly tell Donald Trump after the former president refused to condemn the push to oust him as speaker?

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Will the truce be extended again?

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:18:10 -0000

Negotiators are racing to try to extend the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas. The current deal will expire in a matter of hours. A top official tells CNN he's hopeful they will be able to continue this pause. It comes as we are standing by for Hamas to release the final group of hostages as part of the current deal. CNN is covering this fast-moving story from all angles. We begin today with Wolf Blitzer live from Tel Aviv.

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Inside Politics update for November 28, 2023

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:09:23 -0000

Today's show was preempted by a CNN Special Report: The Memorial Service of First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

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Mideast truce extended

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:16:23 -0000

As today's show begins, Qatar has just announced an agreement to extend the Israel/Hamas truce for another two days. We're still waiting to hear from the Israeli government. It is also unclear when the hostages who were expected to be released today will make it out of Gaza. CNN is all over the region covering this fast-moving story, including Wolf Blitzer, who joins Dan Bash from Tel Aviv.

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Inside Politics update for November 26, 2023

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 18:35:00 -0000

Today's Inside Politics was preempted by CNN's live coverage of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas.

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Inside Politics update for November 24, 2023

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:15:54 -0000

Today's show was preempted by CNN's live coverage of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas.

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Israel-Hamas truce looms, but then what?

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:39:33 -0000

12 hours from now, a long-hoped for truce will take effect in the Israel-Hamas war. It is scheduled to last for only four days, but in that time, Hamas has promised to release 50 hostages and Israel is going to release 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow more aid into Gaza. Becky Anderson walks us through the outlines of the deal.

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The hostage deal details

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:19:11 -0000

15 hours from now, we're expecting the first of dozens of Hamas hostages, who've been captive since October 7, to walk free out of Gaza. In exchange, Israel agrees to pause its assault on Gaza for four days, release 150 Palestinians from Israeli prisons, and allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. That could include hundreds of trucks carrying fuel and supplies. For families of the missing, the past 46 days have been unbearable. These next few hours will be just as intense as they wait to find out whether their relatives will be among those freed. CNN is covering this story from all angles, and today's show begins with a report from Oren Liebermann in Tel Aviv.

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Major breakthrough on hostage crisis?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:56:05 -0000

As today's show begins, Israel's war cabinet is meeting on a deal with Hamas to free about 50 of the 237 people being held captive. It's been 45 days since over 1,000 hostages -- mostly innocent civilians -- were taken by Hamas on the Jewish sabbath. "We're now very close," President Biden said, adding, "Nothing is done until it's done. And we have more to say. But things are looking good." Our coverage begins with MJ Lee at the White House.

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Hope for the hostages

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 20:43:42 -0000

First; Negotiators say they're nearing a deal to release some of the 237 people being held captive by Hamas terrorists.

Plus: President Biden turns 81 today but the White House is keeping it low key, hoping to minimize concerns about his age as he fights for reelection.

And: Tributes to Rosalynn Carter are pouring in following the former First lady's death at the age of 96.

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Trump vs. Haley: GOP Showdown

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:25:00 -0000

First, Donald Trump tries to finish off his GOP rivals but with Nikki Haley surging in the polls, is there still time to take him down?

Next, Israel may be on the verge of a deal with Hamas to release some of the hostages in exchange for a brief pause in the conflict.

Then, President Joe Biden says he's heartbroken by civilian deaths in Gaza, but that it's still not time for a ceasefire. Will this handling of the Israel-Hamas war turn Democrats against Biden? If so, how much will it hurt his election campaign?

And, the new Republican speaker Mike Johnson grapples with a house in disarray. What can the GOP majority get done? Our panel is here to discuss.

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The Biden 2024 campaign strategy

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:42:33 -0000

First: New CNN reporting about the Biden reelection campaign strategy, as they prepare for the probability of another race against Donald Trump.

Plus: George Santos' days on Capitol Hill may be numbered. A growing number of fellow Republicans say they are ready to expel him.

And: The IDF says it has proof that Hamas was operating underneath a hospital complex.

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A shift in the Republican presidential field

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:23:31 -0000

First: A brand new CNN poll reveals the shifting sands of the 2024 race and the critical battleground state of New Hampshire. One candidate has surged to second while another has plummeted into the single digits.

Plus: A damning new report from the House Ethics Committee says there's substantial evidence that George Santos stole from his own campaign, among other things. How long can the embattled congressman hold on to his seat?

And: "Trust but verify." That's how President Biden is describing his approach to Xi Jinping. But he also called the Chinese president a "dictator." Can the two superpowers still play nice?

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A hospital in the crossfire

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:26:32 -0000

First: Israeli forces raid Gaza's largest hospital, conducting what they say is a precise and targeted operation against Hamas.

Plus: Biden and Xi meet in a critical summit. What can the two leaders accomplish with tensions incredibly high?

And: Capital fight club? Dana speaks with a lawmaker who almost came to blows with a witness right in the middle of a Senate hearing.

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Deal to free Israeli hostages?

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:10:09 -0000

Just before today's show began, President Biden said a deal to free the more than 200 hostages held by Hamas is "going to happen." This comes as an official familiar with the talks tells CNN that Israel and Hamas are moving closer to a deal. Our reporting begins with MJ Lee.

Also on today's show: Did former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy really shove one of the GOP reps who voted to get rid of him?

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Back on the stand

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:05:31 -0000

First: Donald Trump Jr. testifies for the defense in the New York civil fraud trial, describing his father as an "artist with real estate who sees things that other people don't."

Plus: Senator Tim Scott calls it quits, putting an end to his 2024 presidential campaign. Which of the seven remaining candidates will his voters go to? Or his donors?

And: Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to answer questions about whether he bears any blame for the Hamas attack inside Israel.

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Election Day Success for Democrats

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 18:45:00 -0000

First: Democrats celebrate decisive wins in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky. But what do the results really tell us about Joe Biden's path to re-election? And what lessons will Republicans take from their disappointing night?

Plus: Manchin out. He’s shaken up the senate map, will he shake up the presidential race next?

And: Kevin McCarthy unloads. The Former House Speaker lashes out for those that ousted him. Is he out for revenge?

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The Democratic nightmare before Christmas

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:24:21 -0000

First: Joe Manchin says he's retiring from the Senate, leaving a blue seat open in a very red state. Is he planning to run for president?

Plus: We bring you exclusive reporting on who saw what at Mar-a-Lago. How worried should Donald Trump be about what his employees say on the stand?

And: Yet another deadline looms before a government shutdown. What's new House Speaker Mike Johnson going to do about it?

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Four-hour pauses

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:55:22 -0000

First: The White House says Israel has agreed to stop its attacks on Hamas for four hours every day to allow aid to get in and civilians to get out of Gaza.

Plus: Five Republican candidates make their case to voters on the debate stage. Can anyone breakthrough?

And: In a CNN exclusive, Kevin McCarthy speaks out on the eight Republicans responsible for removing him as speaker.

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BIden: 'Democracy won and MAGA lost'

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:25:15 -0000

First: It was a big night for Democrats in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia last night. The clear message from voters: abortion rights still matter. But will that be enough to power President Biden to reelection a year from now?

Plus: It's debate night in Miami as five Republican candidates take the stage tonight, absent - once again - the frontrunner. So, is tonight's faceoff really just a race for second?

And: We bring you new reporting on the Democratic divide over Israel. Hear what some Jewish Democrats are saying about members of their own party.

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Draft Episode for Nov 07, 2023

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:54:33 -0000

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Inside Politics update for November 6, 2023

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:08:33 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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Battleground state polls - Results in

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 05:37:00 -0000

First: Raju heads a panel with CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Daniel Strauss, Isaac Dovere and Seun Min Kim of the Associated Press to discuss the battleground state polls released by the New York Times which show that President Joe Biden is struggling against former President Donald Trump, who leads him in 5 of 6 swing states.

Plus: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spent the weekend in the Israel/Gaza region trying to thread the needle between Israel’s right to defend itself, and growing calls for a ceasefire to stop the suffering in Gaza. We look at the latest.

And: Manu interviews Republican Senator George Santos who speaks about his political future after surviving an expulsion vote.

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Fear of an escalating war

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:00:00 -0000

First: Iran-backed Hezbollah warns clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border have a "realistic" possibility of escalating into a broader Middle East conflict.

Plus: President Biden is under pressure from his own party over Israel's response to the brutal Hamas attack, as 13 Senate Democrats are now pushing for a humanitarian pause in Gaza.

And: In a CNN exclusive, Republican congressman George Santos speaks out on the criminal charges he's facing and why he still thinks he has a shot at reelection.

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Desperate escape from Gaza

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:47:22 -0000

First: Hundreds of Americans are waiting at the Rafah crossing hoping to get out of Gaza as soon as today. This, as Israeli forces are fighting face-to-face battles with Hamas and pushing into Gaza city.

Plus: President Biden is calling for a pause to get hostages out and aid in. That new public posture comes as political pressure increases on the president from within his own party.

And: GOP senators slam Tommy Tuberville for hours on the senate floor for continuing to hold up hundreds of military promotions.

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Gaza refugee camp hit again

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:00:52 -0000

First: Another massive blast rocks that refugee camp in Gaza. New video shows catastrophic damage as people dig through the rubble searching for bodies. We don't know yet who is responsible.

Plus: In a huge deal brokered by Qatar, civilians are now leaving Gaza for the first time since Hamas attacked Israel. Hundreds are waiting to move through the crucial Rafah border crossing.

And: Mike Johnson's first full week as House Speaker starts with his own battle to unbundle the Israel and Ukraine aid. Why is he doing that?

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Israel advances in Gaza

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:19:53 -0000

First: As Israeli ground troops push deeper into Gaza, we're learning gripping new details how its forces rescued an IDF soldier.

Plus: the FBI director issues a stark warning that the war in the Middle East may inspire extremists in the US to carry out more attacks against Americans.

And: A brand new CNN poll reveals the state of the 2024 presidential race in a crucial primary state.

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A rapid escalation of war

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:14:00 -0000

First: Israeli troops push deeper into Gaza as the ground assault intensifies. They say they've killed dozens of terrorists who were barricaded in tunnels and buildings, but what does this mean for the more than 230 people believed to be held hostage by Hamas?

Plus: A mob at a Russian airport storms the tarmac searching for Israelis on a flight arriving from Tel Aviv. This chilling incident occurs as antisemitic incidents surge globally, including right here in the United States.

And: Mike Pence drops out of the 2024 race as a new poll shows Trump more than doubling the support of his nearest rival in Iowa, Nikki Haley is gaining ground, but can she or anyone else catch up?

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New House Speaker - Mike Johnson

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 17:34:00 -0000

First: Israel at war. Artillery fire has begun between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah at the border of northern Israel. Could this be the start of a ground invasion? Join us on the front lines as we attempt to navigate this rapidly evolving conflict.

Plus: Mike Pence has decided to suspend his campaign for Presidency as he exits the 2024 Republican primary field. He states that "it is not my time". He's the first major candidate to end his campaign. Will a shrinking field benefit someone else to emerge as a true Trump alternative?

And: There is a new House Speaker - Mike Johnson. House Republicans have finally picked someone to lead them, but just who is this little-known Louisiana Congressman?

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Desperate search for mass shooter continues

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:18:00 -0000

First: Residents are still gripped with fear as the manhunt for Robert Card, the man suspected of killing 18 people in Maine, expands. Officials say they're now using divers to search the river close to where the killer's vehicle was found, but are they any closer to finding the armed and dangerous suspect?

Plus: Sources tell CNN there's been significant progress on negotiations to release hostages kidnapped by Hamas. However, that optimism was shattered by signs Israel's bombardment of Gaza is intensifying.

And: The 2024 presidential field just got bigger, but this time it's another Democrat jumping in. Congressman Dean Phillips says President Biden is doing a spectacular job. So why is he trying to take his place?

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Carnage in America ... again

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:10:00 -0000

A manhunt is under way after mass shootings in Lewiston Maine. State officials say at least 18 are dead -- all from gunshot wounds -- and 13 others are injured, with at least three in critical condition. Police say the shooter is a 40-year-old, military-trained firearms instructor who was recently committed to a mental health facility. He's still at large and considered armed and dangerous, and people in multiple cities are being told to shelter in place and lock their doors. Our extensive coverage begins with CNN's Shimon Prokupecz.

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Inside Politics update for October 25, 2023

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:35:36 -0000

Today's Inside Politics was preempted for CNN's special report: "The Vote For Speaker." If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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85-year-old freed Hamas hostage describes ordeal

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:44:00 -0000

“I went through hell”. That's how one of the two elderly hostages released by Hamas yesterday describes what she endured after being kidnapped and held in tunnels inside Gaza for two weeks. Jake Tapper joins live from Tel Aviv with more on this harrowing story. Plus, sources tell CNN that the timing of a ground invasion against Hamas remains fluid as talks continue to get more hostages out, giving new hope to families. CNN speaks with the son of an Israeli hostage taken by Hamas. And, in breaking news, House GOP members pick a new Speaker nominee, but can Rep. Tom Emmer get the 217 votes he needs? Also, former Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in the Georgia election interference case.

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Panic, pain, and fear of what's next

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:29:00 -0000

Israeli forces are ramping up air strikes in response to Hamas' terrorist attack just over two weeks ago. The IDF says 320 "terror targets" were struck in Gaza overnight, including tunnels and operational command centers used by Hamas. New video from Gaza City shows streets reduced to rubble. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, sources tell CNN the White House is pushing Israel for a pause on any ground incursion, a move they hope will allow time to get much-needed aid to Gaza and more hostages freed. Our extensive coverage of the war begins with Jake Tapper in Tel Aviv.

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Crisis in Congress

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 17:14:00 -0000

First: Republican turmoil continues to deepen as there is still no quick solution to the crisis that they caused. Congress is still searching for a House speaker as it enters its fourth week still broken and unable to govern.

Plus: Humanitarian aid trucks cross the Gaza border as desperation grows while an Israeli airstrike escalates alarm about an all-consuming Middle East war.

And: President Joe Biden's allies see Israel's war as a chance to remind the country why they believe he should have four more years while two lawyers flip in Georgia election case, throwing a wrench in Trump's campaign.

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House Speaker chaos continues

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:47:00 -0000

First: We entered today expecting a third vote in Jim Jordan's effort to succeed Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. However, moments before the show began, the vote was scrapped. Now what?

Plus: A prime-time test for Joe Biden. The president will make an address tonight to lay out the stakes for American support for two democracies under siege: Israel and Ukraine.

And: Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty in the Georgia election subversion case and agrees to testify against others, including the former president.

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Inside Politics update for October 17, 2023

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:13:34 -0000

Today's Inside Politics was preempted for CNN's special report: "The Vote For Speaker." If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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Mass panic and fear

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:35:00 -0000

Israel's war in response to Hamas' barbaric slaughter of innocent Israelis has intensified, and it is now innocent Palestinians who are suffering. Building after building has been reduced to rubble from Israeli airstrikes trying to wipe Hamas leaders, who make a point of living among innocent civilians, off the face of the earth. CNN's Nic Robertson is in Israel and he begins our extensive coverage on today's Inside Politics.

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Israel retaliates to Hamas attacks in Gaza

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 17:22:00 -0000

First on today's show we delve into the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as Israel takes retaliatory action in the wake of devastating Hamas attacks in Gaza. The question on everyone's mind: Is a large-scale ground invasion on the horizon?

Then we discuss the United States' stance on the conflict. President Joe Biden faces a critical test of his foreign policy acumen as he firmly pledges unwavering support to Israel while condemning Hamas.

Plus, as chaos unfolds on Capitol Hill, we explore the challenges facing Republicans as they endeavor to secure the votes necessary to elect a Speaker of the House.

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Israel warns 1.1 million people to leave Gaza

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 17:29:00 -0000

As today's show begins, Israeli troops are conducting local raids as Gaza braces for a possible ground incursion. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says his country is working with Israeli officials and international aid organizations “to get aid to civilians in Gaza” and urges Israel to take “every possible precaution to avoid harming civilians.”

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Pledges, promises and pleas

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 18:30:00 -0000

In Tel Aviv this morning, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged to stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to banish Hamas to the ash heap of history. And in Gaza came pleas for mercy amid the relentless bombing that has displaced hundreds of thousands.

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Israel vs. Hamas, day 5

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:58:00 -0000

Continuing coverage of the war between Israel and Hamas. Today's show begins with CNN correspondent Nic Robertson's live report near the Israel-Gaza border.

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Fire in the sky

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 18:47:00 -0000

The story of the four-day-old war between Israel and Hamas is being written in the sky. In Israel, rockets continue to explode as the "iron dome" defense is largely doing its job, knocking down Hamas artillery before it can do harm. In Gaza, the sky is filled with thick smoke, the aftermath of a furious Israeli response. Our CNN correspondents are on the ground and bring you the very latest.

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Israel retaliates against Hamas

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:19:00 -0000

On today's show we focus on the war between Israel and Hamas. Israel's military says it has retaken control of all communities around Gaza, more than 48 hours after Hamas launched a surprise assault in which more than 700 people were killed. Videos show the horror on the ground, including an attack on a music festival where Israeli rescuers say they found 260 people dead. Other clips show Israeli civilians being captured. Hamas claims it is holding more than 100 hostages, including Israeli army officers. Our team of reporters brings you the latest direct from the scene and throughout the world.

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Inside Politics Update for October 8, 2023

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 16:00:10 -0000

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Facts versus feelings

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:57:00 -0000

First: New data released today makes a clear-cut case that the economy is good. Yet most Americans don't agree. How can Joe Biden bridge the gap between the stats and how people feel about so-called Bidenomics?

Plus: Jim Jordan scores former President Donald Trump's endorsement. But will it propel him to the front of the line to claim the gavel?

And: A new report sheds light on a story that's been confirmed by the special counsel prosecuting Donald Trump.

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The real congressmen of Washington DC?

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 18:05:00 -0000

First: Jim Jordan tries to jump the line in the fight over the speaker's gavel as the Republicans he says he can unite give the country drama and shade worthy of a Bravo reality TV show.

Plus: Believe it or not, Joe Biden is building that wall. The president cites a migrant emergency to bypass 26 laws and funnel money to break ground on physical boarder barriers.

And: Ron DeSantis faces a cash crunch and the real possibility that he could run out of money before the Iowa caucuses.

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Speaker for hire

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:17:00 -0000

First: Hardliners get the outcome they want by ousting Kevin McCarthy. Now the question is: Who, if anyone, can possibly corral this unruly Republican House?

Plus: Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are the first candidates to replace McCarthy. Dana talks with two Republican congressmen and asks who they would back.

And: A judge scolds Donald Trump after the former president posts and then deletes an attack on a judicial clerk.

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Game of Gavels

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0000

First: Kevin McCarthy faces a critical vote today. Will he become the first House speaker to lose his gavel with a floor vote?

Plus: Donald Trump tries to convince America that a civil trial is a trap to keep him off the campaign trail. The truth? It's his choice to be in and back in front of a judge and the cameras.

And: Hunter Biden returns to the place where it all fell apart, pleading not guilty in a Delaware courtroom to felony gun charges.

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Trump's made-for-TV moment

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:42:00 -0000

First: For the very first time, television cameras capture the former president of the United States sitting stoic inside a courtroom. Beyond Donald Trump's stage craft, the trial poses a very real threat to his business empire. Will he get by with help from new friends?

Plus: The Speaker of the House readies for a revolt from his own Republican party that will try to take his gavel. Staying in his job may depend on Democrats.

And: California Governor Gavin Newsom honors a promise to elect a Black woman to fill the seat vacated by Dianne Feinstein.

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An averted shutdown and shocking accusations

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 17:10:00 -0000

First: Government shutdown averted as Speaker Kevin McCarthy makes a call to work with Democrats to keep the government open. Will it cost him his job?

Plus: Shocking accusations made by Donald Trump as he picks a fight with one of the nation's top generals, Mark Milley. Will there be political repercussions?

And: President on the picket line. President Joe Biden says he's the Democrat with the plan to win back working class voters but it remains to be seen that his plan will work.

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A giant of the US Senate dies

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:46:00 -0000

Shortly before today's show we learned about the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein at the age of 90. An American original, she was the first woman to serve as San Francisco mayor, the first woman elected to the Senate from California, the first woman to sit on the Senate Judiciary Committee, the first woman to chair the rules committee, and the first woman ever to chair the important Senate Intelligence Committee. We devote good portion of Inside Politics to her life and legacy.

Also on Inside Politics: The latest on a last-minute attempt to prevent a government shutdown.

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Can any Republican truly challenge Trump?

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:57:00 -0000

First: Republican candidates got busy bruising each other last night in a chaotic debate marked by insults, prepared one-liners and plenty of pettiness. But it offered little clarity about who, if anyone, can beat Donald Trump?

Plus: Today is day one of the impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden. Republicans promise a show and tell. Democrats ask, where's the evidence?

And: President Biden is in Arizona to revive a 2020 and 2022 campaign theme that Democrats believe worked: MAGA extremists are a singular threat to American democracy.

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Menendez pleads not guilty

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:09:00 -0000

First: New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and his wife entered pleas of not guilty this morning to federal bribery charges. He's accused of using his influence to help Egypt in exchange for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.

Plus: Seven 2024 White House hopefuls take the stage tonight at Ronald Regan's presidential library in California in the second Republican debate. Notably absent - again - will be front-runner Donald Trump.

And: With just four days remaining to get a deal done, it's still a big question whether Congress can avoid a government shutdown.

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Biden makes history in Detroit

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:47:00 -0000

First: Joe Biden does something we've never seen before from any sitting US president by standing shoulder to shoulder with picketers in Detroit.

Plus: At least a dozen senators are now saying Bob Menendez should quit, including his fellow Democratic senator from New Jersey, Cory Booker.

And: The lineup for tomorrow's Republican presidential debate is set. Seven will clash in California.

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Defiant!

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 17:42:00 -0000

First: Bob Menendez vows to fight a federal bribery indictment, saying that, when all is said and done, he'll still be the senior senator from New Jersey.

Plus: Congress confronts a shrinking, six-day window to stop a government shutdown. But Donald Trump just made Kevin McCarty's job a whole lot harder.

And: In a picket line gamble, Joe Biden heads to Detroit to try and help bridge the big gap between what labor wants and what automakers say they can afford.

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Cash and gold bars: alleged corruption in Congress

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 17:28:00 -0000

First: With only one week left to avoid a government shutdown, Congress continues to argue over a spending bill. House speaker Kevin McCarthy faces threats of removal as speaker if he compromises with Democrats.

Next: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) allegedly accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and luxury gifts in bribes from multiple people. He was indicted Friday on corruption charges. Some Democratic politicians have called for him to resign, but others have not.

Then: The second Republican Presidential primary debate will be Wednesday, but Donald Trump will not attend. Other conservative candidates have criticized Trump on various issues such as abortion.

Later: President Biden is doing poorly in many national polls. He is tied with Trump in some head to head election polls.

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IP 092223

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:39:00 -0000

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Kevin McCarthy hits the wall

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:38:00 -0000

First: The speaker suffers another humiliation on the House floor. Republicans can't agree to move forward on a defense bill and will remain nowhere close to solving a shutdown riddle.

Plus: Life or death politics. Ukraine's president tries to convince a coalition to pay billions more in bullets, but Washington decides what will be felt.

And: Media titan Rupert Murdoch steps down and says he will hand off the business to his son.

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Inside Politics Update for September 20, 2023

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 17:59:23 -0000

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Ukraine today, you tomorrow

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:35:00 -0000

First: The president uses the global stage to warn the rest of the world that failing to protect Ukraine means no nation is safe.

Plus: Consider the gauntlet thrown. The House speaker issues a challenge to Conservatives whose demands could lead to a shutdown.

And: A key narrative as told by a whistleblower center to the Hunter Biden investigation is refuted by others outside the room.

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Freed prisoners and a rising labor movement

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:58:00 -0000

First: The US and Iran have agreed on the release of 5 Iranian Americans which the Iranian government has imprisoned for several years. The Biden administration also announced new sanctions on Iran today.

Next: Today is the fourth day of the UAW strike at the 3 largest US auto makers. Union representatives have met with company executives, but progress has been slow. Unifor workers at multiple Canadian plants may go on strike tomorrow, which would increase pressure on the auto giants.

Then: Donald Trump recently expressed a slightly less anti-abortion stance than many of the other Republican presidential candidates.

Later: Kevin McCarthy has less than 2 weeks to avert a government shutdown.

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Trump's interview and McCarthy's troubles

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 17:26:00 -0000

First: Meet the Press interviewed Donald Trump this week. He discussed his recent indictments, saying he was not concerned by them. Trump also expressed a less anti-abortion stance than he had previously, in contrast to his evangelical Christian supporters and some other Republican presidential candidates.

Next: Some Republicans are excited about the newly opened impeachment investigation into Pres. Biden, but others see it as political theatre without evidence.

Then: Some US Conservative representatives want to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to force more conservative policies. The House of Representatives has less than 2 weeks to pass a spending bill or face a government shutdown.

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A defining test for the president

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 19:24:00 -0000

First: Auto workers walk out on the big three. It may force Joe Biden to make a choice between the unions he says he loves and the economy that will help decide his reelection fate.

Plus: The president's Justice Department charges his son with crimes. Hunter Biden's attorneys respond by borrowing from the Trump political playbook.

And: Temper tantrums and big divides over how to pay the nation's bills up the odds that Kevin McCarthy can't steer away Congress from a crippling shutdown.

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'Move the f-ing motion'

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:45:00 -0000

First: A fired-up Kevin McCarthy dares Republican hardliners to actually do what they talked about doing for months and try to take his gavel.

Plus: The judge in charge of the Trump case makes a critical decision and says the former president's trial won't happen in October.

And: Detroit drives towards a strike. A walkout could trigger nationwide sticker shock and inch the economy closer to a recession.

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They got him!

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:16:00 -0000

Today's show begins shortly after we learn that police finally captured Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted murderer who escaped from a Pennsylvania prison. Brian Todd provides details on how it all went down, followed by an in-depth look at the incident that baffled police and terrorized residents for two weeks.

Also on today's show: Kevin McCarthy tries to explain why he made a unilateral decision to move forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

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Kevin McCarthy opens an impeachment inquiry

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 18:47:00 -0000

First: Today, US House speaker Kevin McCarthy directed the house committee to open an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden.

Next: Kim Jung Un went on a diplomatic visit to meet with Vladimir Putin today, which may strengthen their alliance and dealings.

Then: Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) says that there is no evidence for any impeachable offense by President Biden.

Later: Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis plans to try Donald Trump and his 18 codefendants at once.

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The nation pauses to remember

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 17:39:00 -0000

First: America is replaying and reliving one of its darkest days. We honor the nearly 3,000 who paid the price on that September morning 22 years ago.

Plus: The president returns home from a dual-purpose foreign trip to advance his policies on the world stage and quiet voters' skepticism on his approach and ability to serve.

And: Kevin McCarthy runs the congressional hamster wheel, battling the same problems caused by the same set of hard liners, once again prompting the question: can he escape with his job?

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US-Vietnam diplomacy, Republican primaries, and spending bill issues.

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:57:00 -0000

First: US President Biden held a press conference today in Hanoi, Vietnam on strengthening the US-Vietnam relationship, saying he does not intend to isolate or harm China.

Next: Republican presidential candidates have been canvasing in Iowa and North Dakota. Florida Governor Ron Desantis has been complaining about COVID19 prevention policies to attempt to gain more support in the Republican Presidential primary.

Then: Congress has 21 days to reach a spending deal, and some Republicans have been threatening a government shutdown and advocating for an impeachment inquiry.

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Why did DA not prosecute Lindsey Graham, others?

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:54:00 -0000

The just-released Fulton County special grand jury report shows the Georgia citizens recommended prosecuting 39 people in the 2020 election subversion probe -- far more than the 19 DA Fani Willis ultimately decided to charge. Among those named but not indicted are Senator Lindsey Graham, former Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, and former Trump adviser Michael Flynn. Why did Willis not prosecute them?

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Americans are deeply unhappy with Joe Biden

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:39:00 -0000

First: A new CNN poll reveals deep-rooted dissatisfaction with the direction the incumbent president is taking the country, and significant doubts he's up to the job again.

Plus: "Trump Employee #4" flips after the government promises to shield the Mar-a-Lago IT manager from prosecution.

And: Mike Pence warns that Republicans are headed for extinction but is anyone in the GOP listening? Chris Christie joins the show to discuss.

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Trump returns to reality TV ... in court

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:22:00 -0000

First: The cameras will be on in a Fulton County, Georgia court where Donald Trump will face accusations that he tried to steal the 2020 election.

Plus: An explanation from the Capitol Hill physician fails to quiet some GOP concerns about Mitch McConnell's health. Today he gets a chance to answer the hard questions head on.

And: The man who managed former President Obama's reelection tells Democrats to chill out and believe in the data that says Joe Biden has a clear path back to the White House.

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For GOP, it's still a one-man race

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:08:57 -0000

First: A brand-new CNN poll shows Donald Trump is still the overwhelming choice among Republican voters. We take a deep dive into the numbers and what they tell us about the 2024 race.

Plus: No stroke, no seizure disorder, no Parkinson's. So why did Mitch McConnell apparently freeze on-camera last week? Questions remain about whether he can continue to handle his duties.

And: Sources tell CNN that special counsel Jack Smith is still asking questions about a Trump lawyer. Could we see another indictment?

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'Middle class Joe' makes his case

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 17:28:06 -0000

First: President Biden spends Labor Day in Philadelphia, hoping to convince the union rank and file he's still their man in Washington and deserves another turn in the White House.

Plus: The Republican primary is still Donald Trump's to lose. But are the four criminal indictments a sugar high, putting the former president in danger of a general election crash.

And: New reporting from CNN's Capitol Hill team underlines the mountain Congress needs to climb -- and climb quickly -- to avoid a shutdown.

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Desantis's snub, McConnel's health, and Trump's charges

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:28:00 -0000

First: Florida governor Ron Desantis does not meet with President Biden after the category 4 Hurricane Idalia hits the southeastern United States.

Next: Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's recent health issues raise speculation of if he will step down, and if so, who might his replacement be.

Then: Former President Trump and several co-defendants plead not guilty in Georgia to charges related to election subversion.

Later: Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) asks his colleagues to vote for the government spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, but many other conservative congresspeople want to use it as leverage to pass far-right policies.

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Trump's Georgia trial will be on YouTube

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:47:51 -0000

First: The "Trump 19" might actually break the internet after a judge says the trial of the millennium will be broadcast on YouTube to the entire world.

Plus: Ron DeSantis tries to sell his national leadership chops by shepherding his state through a brutal storm while his super PAC asks donors for $50 million

And: The Capitol physician clears Mitch McConnell to keep doing his job, but plenty inside his own party are worried about the leader.

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Not guilty

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:58:29 -0000

First: Donald Trump pleads not guilty to charges he led a criminal enterprise designed to steal the 2020 election in Georgia.

Plus: For at least the second time, Mitch McConnell freezes on camera and stops speaking in mid-sentence. New CNN reporting spotlights a behind the scenes frenzy to reassure Republicans that the leader is okay and can still do his job.

And: Clarence Thomas fesses up to what we already knew: He lived like the rich and famous and on the dime of actual billionaires, who had business before the court.

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Idalia wreaks havoc

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:28:38 -0000

On today's show we give you an up-close look at a disaster as Hurricane Idalia unleashes its destructive force on Georgia and Florida. As we came on the air CNN had confirmed two deaths, a number that's expected to grow. Our reporters are on the front lines in both states, with our coverage beginning in Tampa.

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Florida eyes a monster

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:55:51 -0000

First: Hurricane Idalia prompts millions to drop what they're doing and prepare for a life-threatening storm surge that's just hours from hitting Florida's Gulf Coast.

Plus: Mark Meadows spends three-plus hours on the stand trying to show his actions were just normal chief of staff things and not part of a conspiracy to subvert the 2020 election.

And: A campaign clash over foreign policy turns uglier as Vivek Ramaswamy calls Nikki Haley a liar and then by a name she chooses not to use. Some see it as thinly veiled dog whistle.

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A legal and political collision

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 17:49:25 -0000

Federal judge Tanya Chutkan sets March 4, 2024 for Donald Trump's federal trial -- one day before Super Tuesday. Chutkan rejected trial dates proposed by both the Justice Department and Trump's legal team. Prosecutors had requested that the trial begin in January 2024, while Trump’s lawyers had asked for a date in April 2026. What does this mean for the former president?

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The Mugshot

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 17:42:24 -0000

First: The Mugshot. Donald Trump's 4th indictment gives both his opponents and supporters an image to rally behind. Will it have any impact on his place atop the republican field?

Plus: Rebuking Ramaswamy. How Republican Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy ended up at the center of the GOP's first debate

And: Biden's re-election challenge. Can he convince the left that he's on their side? And what is his plan to make this happen?

Also: Tragedy in Jacksonville. 3 black Americans dead after a racist shooting.

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Another surreal surrender

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:52:18 -0000

All 19 men and women charged in a criminal conspiracy to subvert the 2020 election in Georgia have now surrendered. Topping the list of those indicted, of course, is Donald Trump, who's latest mugshot adorns both front pages and merchandise the former president's campaign is hawking. Meanwhile, any chance for a breakthrough debate moment by another Republican presidential candidate gets eclipsed by Trump's fourth surrender of the year.

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Pomp and criminal circumstance in Georgia

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:09:27 -0000

First: As Donald Trump prepares to surrender in Atlanta he's already shuffling the legal lineup he hopes will keep him out of prison.

Plus: One key moment in last night's Republican debate: Would the party be willing to put a convicted criminal at the top of the ticket?

And: Accident? Or assassination? The world expects Vladimir Putin got payback as a plane falls out of the sky.

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A split screen like no other

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:37:25 -0000

Today's show comes to you from Milwaukee, where eight people are slated to stride across a stage tonight for the first Republican presidential primary debate. Or will that field shrink to seven? Regardless, the Republican who should be center stage -- Donald Trump -- won't be there. But he's still very much the center of attention, and today he's sharing some of the spotlight with his former lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. Moments before we hit the air, the indicted attorney landed in Atlanta, where he's expected to negotiate his bond and surrender at the Fulton County jail.

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'Trump 19' members begin to surrender

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 17:49:46 -0000

First: We begin in Georgia, where the first two of the co-conspirators accused of plotting to overturn that state's 2020 presidential election results turned themselves into authorities.

Plus: A Georgia judge challenges the former president to obey the golden rule, warning any threats against the community will come with legal whiplash.

And: Milwaukee pits eight candidates against each other in a showdown to survive while Fox News hangs the non-welcome sign.

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Crafty or cowardly?

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:33:09 -0000

First: Donald Trump says he's smart to skip this week's main event and maybe every other Republican debate on the calendar. A 2024 rival says he's afraid.

Plus: The Fulton County jail serves as the setting for history whenever Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants decide to show up and surrender.

And: President Biden heads to Hawaii to offer a shoulder to a community ravaged by destructive and deadly fires.

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Trump prepares to surrender

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 19:05:00 -0000

After a fourth indictment for the Republican front-runner, Trump prepares to surrender to the Georgia authorities while his GOP rivals prepare to debate. Will the former president's absence give any of them a chance to emerge?

Plus, President Biden celebrates the anniversary of his signature economic bill. But why do few Americans know anything about it?

And, the tragedy of Rudy Giuliani – how ‘America’s mayor’ transformed into a conspiracy theorist and criminal defendant.

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The former President's pardon play

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:17:26 -0000

Donald Trump's lawyers make a request for an April 2026 start to the federal election trial, in an attempt to make sure the case never sees the inside of a courtroom.

Plus, a game of risk. New CNN reporting outlines how Republicans plan to conquer a Trumpless debate.

And, President Biden invokes the whole enemy of my enemy is a friend theory of foreign policy, pushing two neighbors to put aside a generation of bad blood and send a message to China.

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Donald Trump vs. Fox News

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:36:52 -0000

First: Sources tell CNN the 2024 Republican frontrunner isn't planning to participate in Wednesday's Fox News debate and is instead proposing some counterprogramming.

Plus: A memo from a Ron DeSantis super PAC with debate advice shows up online. It spells out what they want him to do, who they want him to hit, and how they want him to copy the man who likely won't be on stage.

And: New CNN reporting about how Joe Biden doesn't want to see or hear about his son's legal problems, and the concern inside the campaign that's making the president numb to a very real re-election risk.

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When and how will Trump surrender?

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:54:11 -0000

First: Donald Trump's latest indictment puts a familiar question on the former president's plate: Just when and how will he turn himself in?

Plus: In just a few hours, Joe Biden will use the White House as a stage to explain to voters that his economic plans have worked.

And: Tim Scott uses Iowa as a test kitchen to see if voters just might prefer a happy warrior over a former president.

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New indictments cite criminal enterprise led by Trump

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:10:08 -0000

First: Yesterday's charges from Georgia prosecutors against Donald Trump and 18 others trace 161 criminal acts starting before Election Day 2020, citing forgery, intimidation, fraud, perjury, hacking and more.

Plus: Trump's 18 co-defendants in the election heist feature two movie poster names: Mark Meadows, his former chief of staff, and Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor who built his brand on locking up the mob.

And: This fourth criminal indictment of the former president will test Donald Trump's theory that another set of criminal charges will clinch the Republican nomination.

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Will prosecutors get yet another indictment against Trump?

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:47:21 -0000

First: Fulton County prosecutors are expected to start presenting evidence against Donald Trump as soon as tomorrow. They hope to secure a sweeping indictment against former president and those who aided and abetted the conspiracy to steal the 2020 election.

Plus: Will Joe Biden's reelection run be dogged by his son's legal problems? Democrats fret as lawyers for the president's son insist an election year trial is not inevitable.

And: Republicans get a closeup with Iowa voters. Who impressed and who disappointed? Iowa's Republican Party chairman joins the show live.

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Indictment #4?

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:45:46 -0000

All eyes are on Georgia, and a potential fourth indictment. Soon, prosecutors will ask a grand jury to return charges related to Donald Trump's plot to overturn the 2020 election in the state.

Plus, exclusive CNN reporting reveals Georgia prosecutors have obtained text messages and emails that connect the dots between a 2021 breach of Georgia voting systems, and the former President’s campaign lawyers.

And, the President's son and the special prosecutor – US Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe, guaranteeing an election-year collision between law and politics.

Also, the Iowa State Fair brings a face-off over January 6, as Trump and Pence face hecklers.

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Trump judge: 'I intend to keep politics out of this'

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 17:43:53 -0000

First: The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's election subversion case warns the former president to watch his words and that the law must come before the campaign.

Plus: Hecklers in Iowa turn up the heat and grill Mike Pence, serving up a side of jeers with their deep-fried Oreos and calling the former VP a "traitor" for doing his job.

And: A powerful Republican says he doesn't need to wait for direct evidence that Joe Biden reaped rewards from his son's business dealings before sending subpoenas to the president's family.

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A retail ritual unlike any other

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 17:33:43 -0000

First: Republicans roll into the Iowa State Fair for deep-fried Twinkies and a chance to deepen a connection with voters. It may be the only chance to see Donald Trump, whose debate stage decision is still tbd.

Plus: Yachts, VIP passes, mansions, ranches, helicopters, private jets -- Clarence Thomas got it all on someone else's dime. Pro Publica has the receipts showing who paid for what ... and how many times the Supreme Court Justice may have broken the law.

And: In a CNN exclusive, Joe Biden's campaign manager Julie Chávez Rodríguez joins Dana Bash for her first live television interview.

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Ohio says no

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 18:44:13 -0000

First: Voters in Ohio reject a measure that would have made it easier for Republicans trying to make it harder for women to get an abortion.

Plus: Do Republicans solemnly swear to support whoever is the nominee? We explore the "loyalty pledge" required in order to make the first debate stage.

And: In a new interview, Joe Biden defends his climate credentials but dances around a big, unfulfilled promise.

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Ohio to send signal to the nation

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:52:00 -0000

First: A special election in Ohio today will tell us a lot about 2024 and just how much abortion rights will motivate voters. The vote comes as brand-new poll numbers show a second straight summer of deep discontent with the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Plus: Ron DeSantis replaces his campaign manager. Will the third shakeup of his campaign in less than a month be a charm?

And: House Republicans say an impeachment inquiry is the one and only way to move forward versus Joe Biden. New CNN reporting pins down when they plan to do this.

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Law and disorder

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:47:27 -0000

First: Donald Trump faces a 5:00pm deadline to fight a Justice Department request. The former president claims it's an attempt to shut him up. Prosecutors say it's to stop the defense from bullying witnesses into silence.

Plus: Joe biden heads west to literally point to progress. It's part of his plan to make Americans feel and see how Bidenomics is changing their lives for the better.

And: A "woke up" call? New polling suggests a red meat term is now overcooked, even among Republicans with plenty of appetite for owning the left.

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Indicted... again!

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:20:46 -0000

First: Donald Trump indicted again! But he considers it as a 'badge of honor'. Charges against him are piling up, including orchestrating a plot to overturn the election. Will this cause GOP voters to have second thoughts?

Plus: Donald Trump's Attorney John Lauro talks about Donald Trump's legal strategy. He claims the DOJ is attacking Trump's freedom of speech. Also could a federal judge punish Donald Trump over a threatening message on social media?

And: As President Joe Biden is running for re-election on a strong economy, can he convince voters that his 'Bidenomics' plans are working?

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A burden of proof ... and politics

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:50:06 -0000

First: The trial against Donald Trump takes shape as a federal judge sets a date to decide when prosecutors will present their case - a timeline careening into a campaign. Meanwhile, the former president issues a plea to the Supreme Court.

Plus: Kevin McCarthy unloads an angry tirade over the special counsel's indictment, sidestepping Trump's election lies that led to a deadly attack in the building where the Speaker of the House serves.

And: New CNN reporting spotlights Joe Biden's strategy to make sure Americans know their roads, dams and ports, and jobs attached to them are thanks to him.

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History-making day in Washington

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:36:29 -0000

Today's show begins as Donald Trump, the former president and current GOP front-runner for 2024, prepares to leave New Jersey, board his private jet, and make his way to a federal courthouse just steps away from where democracy was under siege during the January 6th, 2021 insurrection. Trump will be arraigned later today for allegedly orchestrating a plot to overturn the free and fair election he lost in 2020.

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'Fueled by lies'

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:40:55 -0000

The special counsel charges Donald Trump with conspiring to shatter the American experiment. The 45-page indictment narrates a plot to stay in power after losing an election. And it does so with some new evidence, including real-time notes from then Vice President Mike Pence.

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The United States vs. Donald Trump

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:04:16 -0000

First: The grand jury investigating Donald Trump meets again and the nation is on pins and needles. If/when is a formal indictment coming?

Plus: A new national poll shows the current and former presidents running even, indicating Trump's indictments haven't tanked his chances of winning again.

And: A former Hunter Biden business partner tells Congress that the future president's son put his father on speakerphone 20 times. Democrats say it was all part of an illusion. Republicans see it as a Joe Biden lie.

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Trump's new charges, Biden impeachment fever

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:37:14 -0000

First: New evidence and charges against Donald Trump as he faces more accounts of obstructing justice in the documents case. An indictment in the January 6th probe could be imminent.

Plus: Florida governor Ron DeSantis fights to stay in second place while picking fights with black republicans over slavery.

And: House republicans make moves toward impeaching Joe Biden. Is this an impeachment in search of a crime?

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The boss, the plan, the alleged cover-up

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 17:26:52 -0000

First: Special counsel Jack Smith hits Donald Trump with three new charges connected to his effort to allegedly conceal classified documents. The superseding indictment outs 60 pages of meat against the former president.

Plus: How many indictments is too many? Some Republicans rushed to Donald Trump's defense. Others, including some inside the Trump orbit, worry criminal charges will eat away at his general election chances.

And: Tonight, all Iowa's a stage. Can anyone deliver a breakout performance?

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Trump's team meets with special counsel

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 18:47:19 -0000

A secret meeting between Donald Trump's lawyers and special counsel Jack Smith's office sets off alarms across the political and legal world. There was a question of whether something like this would happen after the former president received the target letter informing him that he was very likely to be indicted related to the 2020 election and his behavior leading up to January 6th.

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Drama in Delaware

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:29:22 -0000

As today's show begins, Hunter Biden's plea deal seemed to be crumbling. The Trump-appointed judge said she had concerns with two agreements that prosecutors and defense had come up with. Evan Perez reports live from the courtroom.

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Marking history

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:40:53 -0000

First: Today President Biden unveils his plan to make sure America never forgets what happened to Emmett Till, signing a proclamation establishing a new national monument that will honor Till and his mother.

Plus: Will Kevin McCarthy go down the impeachment rabbit hole? The Speaker says he's following the facts and will indeed pursue impeachment if that's what it takes to get to the truth.

And: Two CNN stories expand what we know about Jack Smith's evidence against Donald Trump and the special counsel's attempt to answer a question everybody wants answered. What was Donald Trump thinking?

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A dissent away from democracy

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:59:27 -0000

First: Israel forges ahead with a plan to kill off checks and balances and it's met with angry protests, threats of a crippling nationwide strike and a warning from thousands of reservists that they won't show up for duty.

Plus: Two new polls show the Republican field splitting into Donald Trump and everyone else. But voters send a message to the frontrunner: show up on the debate stage.

And: Your commute, your mail, your TV, all of it imperiled by strikes. So is Biden's re-election campaign.

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Does DeSantis need a campaign reset?

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 17:05:01 -0000

Former President Donald Trump could be indicted for a third time this week for plotting to overturn the 2020 election. What will this mean for his campaign to return to the White House? Plus, GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is down in the polls and burning through cash. What is his plan to turn his campaign around? Also, with good news on inflation, immigration, and crime, will voters give Biden the credit?

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Fed judge: Mark your calendars

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:34:41 -0000

First: Donald Trump gets a trial date on his classified docs indictment: May 20th, 2024. The judge's choice means the case will almost certainly happen after Republicans settle on their nominee.

Plus: Vice President Kamala Harris fights Florida's attempt to sanitize slavery.

And: It's Barbie's world, and we're all living in it. Even politicians are putting on their pink.

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Trump indictment could come this week

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:34:38 -0000

First: Donald Trump screams persecution as federal prosecutors ready a January 6th indictment. What do we know about the potential charges and what questions do we still need answered?

Plus: If not now, when? The former president's 2024 rivals shrink from a chance to criticize the front runner. We ask one, Doug Burgum, if he plans to tell Mr. Trump enough is enough.

And: New CNN reporting on the plan to get Donald Trump to go along and not intervene in the Republican plot to retake the Senate majority.

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Trump indictment could come this week

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:56:43 -0000

First: Donald Trump screams persecution as federal prosecutors ready a January 6th indictment. What do we know about the potential charges and what questions do we still need answered?

Plus: If not now, when? The former president's 2024 rivals shrink from a chance to criticize the front runner. We ask one, Doug Burgum, if he plans to tell Mr. Trump enough is enough.

And: New CNN reporting on the plan to get Donald Trump to go along and not intervene in the Republican plot to retake the Senate majority.

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Trump's a 'target'

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:23:32 -0000

Earlier today, former president Donald Trump revealed on Truth Social that he received a letter from Special Counsel Jack Smith saying he's officially a "target" in the investigation of efforts to overthrow the 2020 election. In this special edition of Inside Politics, Anderson Cooper joins Dana Bash for continuing coverage of this crucial breaking news.

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For DeSantis, reality bites

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:22:41 -0000

Ron DeSantis wants you to ignore his current predicament that he's spending too fast and furious and is cutting staff and that seven weeks in he can't cut into Donald Trump's lead.

Plus: Backlash ... then backtrack. A top Democrat crosses the line into anti-semitism, earns a rebuke from her own party and then revises her words.

And: Does Joe Manchin want to run for president on a third-party ticket? Today he makes a splashy appearance in New Hampshire alongside a group that some worry might cut into Biden.

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Are the Iowa caucuses still Trump's to lose?

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 16:58:59 -0000

First: With six months until the Iowa caucuses, GOP campaigns continue shift: Desantis cuts staff and shifts media strategy while Trump claims Desantis is "dividing the party."

Plus: With rising wages, falling inflation, and booming stocks, why don't Americans agree that the The Biden Economy is "a fabulous economic recovery?" Can the President change their minds?

And: A culture war comes for the Pentagon, the FBI and more—how the Republicans made the US military the latest frontline in the battle over "woke."

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Culture war collision

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:31:06 -0000

First: Republicans pass a crucial bill that assures the US Is ready to fight wars after putting a deliberate conservative stamp on it.

Plus: A new report reveals that prosecutors asked Jared Kushner whether Donald Trump believed his own election lies.

And: The countdown to the caucuses is on as the former president decides to play hooky and skip a big summit.

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Promises and pushback

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:03:45 -0000

First: Joe Biden promises Ukraine will get into NATO ... eventually. And his message to Vladimir Putin was impossible to misunderstand. Putin is losing.

Plus: The Secret service ends its investigation into cocaine found at the White House without answering the biggest riddle: Whose was it?

And: Ron DeSantis spurs some second thoughts among the wealthiest Republicans and sends one on a scouting trip to South Carolina.

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Biden to Zelensky: 'You're stuck with us'

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:36:13 -0000

At day two of the NATO summit, President Biden tells his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, "We're not going anywhere. You're stuck with us." That promise comes as the west outlines that Ukraine's path toward NATO membership. But exactly when Ukraine can walk down that road remains a life-or-death decision. Inside Politics host Dana Bash is joined by Wolf Blitzer, who reports live from Lithuania.

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A jury of Trump's peers

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:49:01 -0000

First: It's jury selection day in Georgia. Whoever is picked will make a historic decision whether to charge Donald Trump with trying to sabotage the 2020 election results in that state.

Plus: A deal for one ally, a diss from another. Turkey relents and says yes to letting Sweden join the NATO alliance, but Ukraine upstages the big Biden win with a demand for respect and entering NATO now and not later.

And: Donald Trump says he has problems with Iowa's governor and he plans to skip the headline event for Iowa GOP voters.

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Is NATO ready to admit Ukraine?

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 18:12:51 -0000

First: President Biden heads abroad for a big NATO summit, but a conversation on if and how quickly to bring Ukraine inside the alliance threatens to fracture unity across Europe.

Plus: Ron DeSantis falls back on blaming a familiar culprit to explain why his campaign stumbled off the blocks: the media.

And: A New York Times column features what might be the ugliest headline of the Biden presidency.

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Trump campaign raises $35M in second quarter

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 16:44:12 -0000

After ceding the Fourth of July campaign trail to his rivals, Donald Trump returns to campaign. Does absence make voter’s hearts grow fonder? Plus, after a controversial attack on a fellow member, the Freedom Caucus votes to oust Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Also, Democratic anxiety rises as the possibility of a third-party candidate gets more real by the day.

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Exclusive: What happened at Trump's Oval Office free-for-all?

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 18:27:03 -0000

First: New and exclusive reporting about Special Counsel Jack Smith's questions about an Oval Office meeting at which a trio of Trump staffers pushed him to erase the 2020 election.

Plus: While hiring remains solid, new job numbers fall short of expectations. Does it all point to another rate hike from the Fed that could crunch your credit?

And: The Freedom Caucus purges Marjorie Taylor Greene from its ranks over questions about where her loyalties lie, to the hard right or to the House speaker.

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For Nauta arraignment, third time's a charm

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:45:16 -0000

First: After two previously unsuccessful attempts to get Walt Nauta in front of a judge, the Donald Trump aide charged alongside the former President pleaded not guilty to six federal charges in a Florida courtroom today. Meanwhile, new CNN reporting provides a window into what federal prosecutors knew before the Mar-a-Lago search.

Plus: Ron DeSantis tries to have his cake and eat it, too, but he risks angering the Trump base by attacking the former president while defending a video that critics say crosses the line into outright homophobia.

And: A new ad the Mike Pence team says Donald Trump doesn't deserve a second term because he's soft on dictators.

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Red, white, and blue political theater

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:19:52 -0000

First: Republicans pound the pavement, put on their best everyman polos and look for votes between burgers, dogs, and fireworks. Fourth of July provides a 2024 test, one Donald Trump bets he's fine just skipping.

Plus: A First Amendment victory or a green light to conspiracy theorists? A judge calls a Biden effort to stop disinformation from running wild Orwellian while telling top White House officials to cut off contact with social media companies.

And: Cocaine found at the White House. A positive lab test prompts an obvious question for the Secret Service: Whose coke was it?

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DeSantis aide: 'We are way behind'

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:28:49 -0000

First: A top Ron DeSantis aide gives a blunt readout on the Florida governor's standing in the 2024 race and the uphill fight to catch Donald Trump. New reporting this hour on why he said what he said.

Plus: GOP presidential hopefuls Pence, Scott, DeSantis, Suarez and Burgum are all walking in parades today, but not Donald Trump - more evidence he's running a very different kind of campaign.

And: No Labels says they want to give voters a third-party alternative, but some critics wonder if what they really want is to deny Joe Biden the presidency.

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Is DeSantis' new video homophobic?

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 17:41:50 -0000

First: A new video from presidential candidate Ron DeSantis heavy on anti-woke headlines catches a lot of attention. One Republican group says the Florida governor is dabbling in outright homophobia.

Plus: Mike Pence pleads innocent in the court of public opinion. The former vice president denies he was part of a newly revealed pressure campaign to get Arizona's governor to overturn the 2020 election.

And: The treasury secretary heads to China this week at a tense moment between Washington and Beijing.

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SCOTUS’s end of term decisions

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:13:35 -0000

The Supreme Court has flexed its muscles over key aspects of American life. It struck down President Biden’s debt forgiveness plan, limited protections for the LGBTQ+ community and ended race based affirmative action in college admissions.

Plus: Our panel discusses reform for the Supreme Court, a move President Biden says could politicise the Supreme Court forever.

And: While Ron DeSantis focuses on “wokeness” in his campaign, polls indicate Donald Trump is ahead in the GOP Presidential nominations.

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SCOTUS' big day

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:44:42 -0000

Today at the Supreme Court: Two new rulings, two 6-3 decisions, two more sweeping changes to American life. The Court tilts the scales to the right on speech versus gay rights and on a signature Biden policy to zero out student debt. The latter ruling sparked fury in Congress and celebration on the GOP campaign trail. Republicans say the justices ruled correctly. Democrats say they are controlled by the MAGA right.

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SCOTUS guts affirmative action

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:41:25 -0000

First: By ruling against using race expressly for college admissions, the Supreme Court's conservative majority will change how decisions are made everywhere.

Plus: The two Black justices on the bench use their opinions to litigate a fight over the role of race in American society.

And: Today's SCOTUS decision is already making waves on the 2024 campaign trail.

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What will new Titan photos tell us?

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:22:10 -0000

First: Today's show begins with breaking news regarding new photos of the doomed Titan submersible pulled from the ocean floor. Officials hope they will be helpful in their investigation.

Plus: Donald Trump reacts to the audio seemingly confirming him holding a document he knew was classified, claiming he was just "showing off" and that there was no document in his hand.

And: President Biden prepares to speak in Chicago where he will lay out his vision focusing on the middle class and take credit for an improving economy.

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Donald Trump vs. Donald Trump?

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:34:41 -0000

First: CNN obtains audio that pits Donald Trump against himself. The former president wants you to believe he was playing pretend, but the recording certainly sounds like he was telling the truth about showing off a classified document.

Plus: Chief Justice John Roberts leads the Supreme Court charge to kill off a radical theory that would let states rewrite how they count your votes.

And: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy suggests that maybe Donald Trump is not the Republicans' best bet to beat Joe Biden.

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The beginning of the end for Putin?

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:34:43 -0000

A Russian mercenary leader is heading for exile and Vladimir Putin remains in power after the dramatic developments of the past 36 hours. But his grip on the Russian government appears weaker than ever.

Plus: Is Russia's nuclear arsenal still secure? We ask a member of the House Intelligence Committee.

And: Donald Trump cast himself as a crusader who delivered a shift on abortion, but what he won't say might be just as important.

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CNN Exclusive: Fake electors get immunity

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:32:21 -0000

First: Today's show begins with new, exclusive CNN reporting about an immunity deal given to two fake electors in exchange for testimony, making clear the Trump special counsel's January 6th investigation is picking up speed.

Plus: One year after Dobbs erased Roe, abortion is front and center in the 2024 campaign.

And: IRS whistleblowers bullet point how they say the DOJ blocked the Hunter Biden investigation at every turn.

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Inside Politics update for June 22, 2023

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:18:53 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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A plea deal and a firestorm

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:55:02 -0000

First: The White House wants to put the Hunter Biden criminal saga behind them, but Republicans say there's no chance the Bidens will get off that easy.

Plus: Following Antony Blinken's China visit, President Biden calls Xi Jinping a "dictator." China calls it an "absurd provocation."

And: New reporting reveals Justice Samuel Alito took a lavish free trip with a Republican billionaire who later had business before the Supreme Court.

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A plea deal for the president's son

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:16:48 -0000

First: The Justice Department says Hunter Biden will admit he broke federal tax and gun laws, a development already kicking up a hornet's nest of House Republicans.

Plus: Brand new CNN poll numbers confirm Donald Trump's big early lead, but not as big as it was.

And: In an appearance on Fox News, did the former president accidentally confess to some of the crimes he's accused of committing?

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A handshake and hope for a reset

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:37:23 -0000

First: The American secretary of state and China's leader meet face to face. Both men say the superpowers made progress, but just how much is an open question with dramatic consequences for geopolitics.

Plus: Two former Trump officials warn another Trump presidency would endanger the country, but only some of his GOP rivals showed they're willing to confront him head on.

And: The first Black president and only Black Republican in the US Senate disagree on how much progress America has really made on race.

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Trump indictment question tests GOP field

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:44:45 -0000

We’re still 7 months from the first votes being cast in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, but GOP candidates are making their case to voters now. One question every Republican candidate must answer: should voters look past a federal indictment of front-runner former President Donald Trump? Today’s panel discusses the most effective way to respond.

Plus, Biden is hitting the road, with his first big campaign rally focusing on the economy. Two words he did not say: Donald Trump.

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Follow the leader

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:43:44 -0000

First: The Trump wing of the Republican Congress goes after the Justice Department as the Biden campaign plans to generate campaign cash without mentioning the indictment.

Plus: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez debuts in the 2024 race with a video of him, yes, running. And by ducking the question every single candidate will have to answer.

And: Presidential candidate Cornel West explains why he's switching parties.

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Trump defies legal advice 101

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 17:35:39 -0000

First: The former president followed his arraignment with a lie-filled speech. He also made a big admission about the classified document at the center of the special counsel indictment.

Plus: Mike Pence says he cannot defend Trump's conduct, while Nikki Haley brands his conduct as reckless but then dangles a potential pardon.

And: the house speaker breaks a floor freeze by conceding more to hardliners. Establishment Republicans say he'll soon run out of things to give away.

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The federal indictment of Donald Trump

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:57:47 -0000

This afternoon, Donald Trump will be arraigned in front of a judge in Miami on 37 felony charges tied to his mishandling of classified documents after leaving office. In today's special edition of Inside Politics, Erin Burnett, Dana Bash and a host of CNN correspondents and guests bring you every angle of this unprecedented event in US history.

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Trump's date with destiny

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:39:44 -0000

First: Donald Trump takes off for Florida, where tomorrow he'll see the inside of a Miami federal court with decades in jail on the line.

Plus: Trump and his allies put law enforcement on edge with calls for retribution. Congressman Jamie Raskin joins the show.

And: Trump's 2024 Republican rivals are choosing between two paths -- attacking law and order or risking voter anger by saying the former president was wrong.

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Prosecutor: Trump’s actions “put our country at risk”

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 19:27:00 -0000

Donald Trump is in the fight of his life. Not just for the White House, but for his freedom after being indicted for allegedly hoarding classified documents, sharing them with others, and conspiring to hide them from the government.

Plus, Trump's top 2024 rival Governor DeSantis lets him off the hook and accuses the Biden administration of weaponizing the DOJ against the former president, while other challengers hope the evidence, including Trump’s own words, might force supporters to question their allegiance.

And making history - has the United States of America ever faced a moment like this? Presidential historian Professor Douglas Brinkley joins to share his insight.

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Donald Trump indicted

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:37:44 -0000

Details continue to be revealed about the indictment of Donald Trump, which the former president calls a "hoax." We have it all covered, including a change in the Trump legal team and details about the Trump-appointed judge who will oversee this case. Plus, we delve deeper into Trump's damning admission on tape that is part of the classified documents case. And, we explore the political fallout.

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Targeting Trump

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:11:58 -0000

First: Former President Donald Trump's legal team gets official notice he could face charges in the federal investigation over classified documents. This is an unprecedented legal and political moment as one piece of the special counsel investigation nears its end just as Trump's 2024 comeback bid gears up.

Plus: We bring you new CNN reporting on a critical building block of the case against Trump. A career government expert interviewed by prosecutors detailed exactly what Trump knew and was told about the classification rules.

And: We examine the political impact of Trump being named a target. His 2024 rivals now must decide what to say.

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And then there were 10

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:49:24 -0000

First: Former VP Mike Pence officially announces his candidacy for president at a rally in Iowa, while in Fargo, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum enters the race. That brings the already crowded field of those seeking the Republican presidential nomination to 10.

Plus: The Trump campaign releases a provocative new TV spot.

And: The latest on the dam collapse in Ukraine.

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Critical dam collapse in Ukraine

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:12:59 -0000

After a major dam is destroyed in a Southern region of Ukraine leading to flooding, there are mass evacuations and plenty of blame as Russia and Ukraine point fingers at each other.

Plus, trouble for Trump after special counsel Jack smith attended a meeting with the former president’s legal team, with a bizarre plot twist that led to a flood of suspicion from prosecutors in the Mar-a-Lago documents case.

And, Chris Christie makes his 2024 entrance. The former Governor is a Trump friend turned Trump critic, who sees himself as the best Republican hope of derailing the former President's comeback bid.

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Exclusive interview with Governor Sununu

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:13:36 -0000

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu joins to share his announcement on whether he will join the widening GOP field for the 2024 presidential election, in an exclusive interview with Dana Bash. Plus, President Trump's lawyers meet with the DOJ as the special counsel's probe appears to be nearing its final stages. John King walks through what that means. And, Ukraine is cultivating a network of agents inside Russia to carry out attacks of sabotage. Could they be behind the Kremlin drone strike?

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Trump-DeSantis 2024 clash escalates

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 16:31:35 -0000

As Trump and DeSantis spar at separate rallies, what is the DeSantis' plan to convince voters that he would be better GOP nominee and president? Plus, the GOP field keeps growing with three more candidates likely to soon join the race, including Trump’s former vice president. But, how many of them will make it to the Republican debate stage? Also, after a financial crisis is averted, President Biden says the debt deal is proof his brand of politics still works.

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Trump lawyers can't find Iran classified doc

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 17:53:44 -0000

Today's show begins with exclusive new CNN reporting about Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into Donald Trump and that audio recording of the former president discussing a classified military document he admitted taking. Sources tell CNN that Trump attorneys turned over material in mid-March connected to a document about plans to attack Iran, but they can't locate the document itself.

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Trump's taped admission

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 17:39:17 -0000

First: CNN exclusive reporting reveals federal prosecutors have obtained a recording of former President Donald Trump admitting he kept a classified document when he left the White House.

Plus: A month-plus scramble of meetings, late nights, bartering, breakdowns and near rebellions leads to 314 yeas in the House on a deal to steer the United States around a debt default.

And: One of the most powerful men in corporate America, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, doesn't say no to a future in politics.

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Kevin McCarthy climbs out of the quicksand

Wed, 31 May 2023 17:48:51 -0000

First: The House Speaker says the agreement to pull the United States back from a crippling default is on track to pass, adding, "I don't want to be on the wrong side of history."

Plus: Campaigning in Iowa, Ron DeSantis says it's time to give former President Donald Trump the gold watch and move on to the next generation.

And: Special counsel Jack Smith reportedly is looking into the firing of the cybersecurity chief who called the 2020 election secure, as well as why a Mar-a-Lago employee wanted to know the ins and outs of how the compound's security cameras work.

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Can McCarthy keep his members in line?

Tue, 30 May 2023 18:20:37 -0000

First: The debt deal meets its first test today in the House rules committee, where hardline conservatives deeply unhappy with the agreement have a chance to kill it.

Plus: An attack in Moscow brings the Ukraine war into the heart of Russia's capital as Vladimir Putin keeps up a relentless aerial assault on Kyiv.

And: Ron DeSantis makes his first road trip as an official candidate.

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Now comes the hard part

Mon, 29 May 2023 18:12:21 -0000

First: Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy strike a debt ceiling deal. Now they embark on the daunting task of convincing their respective parties to vote for it.

Plus: Chris Sununu says he'll decide soon on a 2024 run. But is the field already too crowded for anyone not named Donald Trump?

And: Retire or not retire? That's the question still swarming about Senator Diane Feinstein.

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Disaster averted?

Sun, 28 May 2023 16:43:36 -0000

First: President Biden and Kevin McCarthy announce an "agreement in principle" to raise the debt ceiling and avoid an economic catastrophe. But the hardest part may lie ahead: convincing their parties to vote for it.

Plus: Ron DeSantis jumps into the 2024 race and levels his toughest attacks yet on Donald Trump. But will it be enough?

And: Retail giant Target is the latest battlefield for conservatives hoping to roll back LGBTQ rights.

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DeSantis goes after Trump

Fri, 26 May 2023 17:39:59 -0000

First: Two days after officially launching his 2024 presidential bid, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis directly and repeatedly attacks Republican front-runner Donald Trump while floating ideas like firing the FBI director and pardoning January 6th criminals.

Plus: Kevin McCarthy sounds positive as the outline of a debt deal emerges. Neither liberals nor conservatives are happy with the compromises being negotiated.

And: New revelations about the Trump classified docs probe from the Washington Post, including the former president allegedly producing a dress rehearsal of moving sensitive materials out of sight.

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DeSantis' digital dysfunction

Thu, 25 May 2023 18:21:31 -0000

First: Ron DeSantis chooses Twitter to make his official 2024 presidential campaign announcement and is plagued by embarrassing technical difficulties. When we could hear him, he pointed to abortion and spending among the issues with which he disagrees with Donald Trump.

Plus: A judge decides how much time the Oath Keepers leader will spend behind bars.

And: Despite the looming debt deadline, Kevin McCarthy sends lawmakers home for the weekend.

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CNN poll finds Trump up BIG but ...

Thu, 25 May 2023 18:14:34 -0000

First: A just-released CNN snapshot of the 2024 Republican primary race shows Donald Trump with a huge lead. However, voters say they're open to supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who's scheduled to officially announce his candidacy tonight via Twitter.

Plus: Donald Trump's legal team wants an audience with the attorney general to complain about the special counsel and his investigation.

And: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sends negotiators to the White House, insisting he's conceded a lot to President Biden in the debt ceiling debate.

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Debt ceiling talks productive, but deal remains elusive

Tue, 23 May 2023 18:17:09 -0000

First: Both President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy deem their latest meeting productive, but the two sides still appear to be nowhere near a debt ceiling deal.

Plus: Donald Trump's words at last week's CNN town hall push E. Jean Carroll to seek more damages.

And: Swing voters dread the idea of a Biden-Trump rematch, but their focus group on what would happen if there is one is quite revealing.

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Scott makes it official

Mon, 22 May 2023 17:27:10 -0000

First: Today's show begins just after South Carolina Senator Tim Scott officially announces his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. He joins the field with a not-insignificant amount of cash and a conservative message centered on hope, faith and opportunity.

Plus: President Biden and Kevin McCarthy come together for a critical meeting about the debt ceiling with default looming just 10 days away.

And: Lawyer Tim Parlatore explains why he quit Donald Trump's legal team.

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Brink of default

Sun, 21 May 2023 18:20:24 -0000

President Biden ends his overseas trip with no debt limit deal in sight, and says it’s time for the GOP to move from its “extreme positions”. Is there still time to avoid economic calamity?

Plus, Ron DeSantis is finally set to announce his 2024 run, but does he have what it takes to topple Trump?

And, there’s an election nightmare on HBO’s “Succession”. The question viewers are asking is, could it happen in real life?

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Debt limit talks hit a snag

Fri, 19 May 2023 17:32:22 -0000

First: After days of optimism, negotiators for the White House and Kevin McCarthy's office pause debt ceiling talks, all but eliminating hopes of a deal by this weekend.

Plus: Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky is headed to Japan where he will ask the richest democracies to deliver more weapons at a crucial moment.

And: Ron DeSantis' feud with Disney prompts the mouse company to drop plans for a billion-dollar complex in Orlando.

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The Ron DeSantis wait is almost over

Thu, 18 May 2023 17:55:19 -0000

First: Sources tell CNN the official "DeSantis for president" paperwork will be filed next week. His "how to beat Trump" battle plan is a culture wars blizzard on abortion, guns and transgender rights.

Plus: New reporting reveals the special counsel investigating Donald Trump will soon have his hands on 16 records that show the former president and his advisers knew how the classified document declassification process was supposed to work.

And: President Biden is in Japan for a meeting of the world's leading economies. Peers want assurances the political divide over the debt ceiling won't lead to a global financial mess.

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Biden: 'America will not default'

Wed, 17 May 2023 17:59:26 -0000

First: Both the White House and Republicans are more upbeat after President Biden tapped three trusted aids to negotiate directly with the House speaker's team. But giant policy divides remain, despite big progress with the process.

Plus: The Carolinas take center stage in the abortion debate. North Carolina Republicans override the governor's veto to enact a 12-week ban. In South Carolina, a six-week ban is the subject of a marathon debate.

And: We review the results of some big primaries last night. Trump-backed candidate Daniel Cameron is now the Republican choice to challenge Kentucky's Democratic governor. Pennsylvania and Florida voters delivered some off-year surprises.

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Debt deal showdown today

Tue, 16 May 2023 17:35:48 -0000

First: In just hours, congressional leaders head back to the White House to talk through a debt deal. But Democrats are already worrying that President Biden sounds close to caving.

Plus: New and disturbing video shows a baseball bat-wielding attacker beating two staffers at a congressional office.

And: Ron DeSantis nears a 2024 presidential launch with infrastructure and big money, but also with deflated expectations after months of fierce Donald Trump attacks.

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Zelensky's weapons pleas

Mon, 15 May 2023 18:39:41 -0000

First: Volodymyr Zelensky's tour of western leaders ends with a British promise of more missiles and more drones, but Ukraine's big ask -- fighter jets -- is still a TBD.

Plus: Ron DeSantis puts on an apron and plays the everyman in Iowa.

And: The White House suddenly sounds hopeful about avoiding a debt ceiling cliff, and the president abandons a gotcha game of semantics by calling the negotiation ... a negotiation.

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Border crisis averted?

Sun, 14 May 2023 16:58:09 -0000

First: After the end of the Covid-era Title 42 border rule, the number of migrants at the U.S-Mexico border is lower than expected. Still, asylum seekers will face a reshaped immigration landscape. We bring you an update from the southern border.

Plus: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was back in Iowa yesterday to test his retail politics. But has Trump ended the DeSantis campaign before it even began?

And: can President Biden and Speaker McCarthy make a deal to avoid a debt default?

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'Our borders are not open'

Fri, 12 May 2023 17:32:26 -0000

First: The Biden White House tells migrants to turn around. That, after Title 42 comes off the books, luring thousands to the southern border, where facilities are stretched way beyond what they can handle.

Plus: A big meeting to discuss the debt ceiling is cancelled, pushing the US further towards default. Is

And: Declared 2024 presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy proposes raising the voting age to 25 for most Americans. Is it a blatant attempt to help Republican odds?

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Meet the new Trump, same as the old Trump

Thu, 11 May 2023 17:27:14 -0000

First: At a CNN town hall, the front runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination spews lies about January 6th, classified documents, and his efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Plus: Right now, there's a massive number of migrants waiting on the southern border as time runs out tonight on the Title 42 policy that made it easier to turn them away.

And: As Ukraine gets a big delivery -- cruise missiles from the UK -- President Zelenskyy says he will win the war before the next US election.

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13 counts

Wed, 10 May 2023 18:41:23 -0000

Rep. George Santos surrenders to authorities, accused (among other things) of using campaign cash to buy designer clothes, launder money, and stealing insurance money at the height of the pandemic.

Plus: Tonight, Donald Trump gets a prime-time audience in New Hampshire right here on CNN, one day after a jury delivered a stunning verdict finding the former president liable for sexually abusing a woman and then telling malicious lies about her.

And: While yesterday's debt ceiling huddle wasn't a total failure, everybody is still dug in.

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Can Washington still work?

Tue, 09 May 2023 18:36:39 -0000

First: The US government's biggest players -- Biden, McCarthy, Jeffries, Schumer, McConnell -- sit down for talks with the stability of the global economy on the line.

Plus: We're learning more about the victims of the massacre in Allen, Texas -- and the shooter who slaughtered them.

And: Donald Trump's civil case goes to a New York jury after closing arguments, the focus on credibility and the former president's refusal to show up.

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Texas families mourn the dead

Mon, 08 May 2023 17:49:54 -0000

First: Police are mulling over possible motives after a mass shooter blasted his way through an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, taking eight innocent lives.

Plus: Another eight people are dead in Brownsville, Texas, after a Range Rover bulldozes migrants.

And: New polling shows America is deeply unhappy with Joe Biden -- including Democrats -- as the president confronts crises on the border and on Capitol Hill.

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8 killed, 7 wounded in shooting at Texas outlet mall

Sun, 07 May 2023 16:42:46 -0000

First, our panel discuss gun reform after eight people were killed and seven injured in a mass shooting at a mall just outside of Dallas on Saturday. Then, as a debt default potentially looms, are there signs a deal can be reached on Capitol Hill? After, the striking elements of the Donald Trump civil rape trial which has closing arguments this week. Plus, the Biden administration braces for a surge of migrants at the border. What are the challenges and solutions now facing the U.S. immigration system?

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An unexpected, blockbuster jobs report

Fri, 05 May 2023 19:12:52 -0000

The US added 253,000 jobs last month, far exceeding expectations. Unemployment, meanwhile, remains at a 50-year low. And Black unemployment is at its lowest-ever level. The Fed suggested this week it might be done with interest rate hikes. But do these robust job numbers, following a three-month downward trend, threaten to undermine the Fed's efforts to cool the economy and tame inflation?

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Jury finds Proud Boys guilty

Thu, 04 May 2023 18:30:55 -0000

A Washington DC jury convicts five members of the Proud Boys for their actions on January 6th. Four are guilty of seditious conspiracy, the most serious charge. All five face significant prison time.

Plus: Russia points to the United States and says Washington is somehow behind that brazen drone attack on the kremlin. The White House calls this claim b.s.

And: The special counsel puts the Trump Organization in his sights. Sources telling CNN Jack Smith's prosecutors are zeroing in on how long-time President Trump employees handled the evidence.

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Provocation ... or pretext?

Wed, 03 May 2023 19:20:04 -0000

The Kremlin accuses Ukraine of trying to assassinate Vladimir Putin with a drone attack. Kyiv's response: We don't attack Russia.

Plus: Migrants prepare to overwhelm the southern border. The Biden administration snaps into action, ordering troops to the border, orchestrating a new deal with Mexico and erecting new processing centers.

And: The text message that fed the Fox decision to fire Tucker Carlson reveals the anchor rooting for a mob to kill someone ... and borrowing from Jim Crow.

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Troops to the border

Tue, 02 May 2023 18:44:39 -0000

First: President Biden orders 1500 active duty troops to the southern border, as thousands of people camp out ready to enter the US to cities unprepared for the migrant surge.

Plus: Countdown to crisis - the Treasury Secretary puts a clock on how much longer America can pay its bills.

And: Ron DeSantis nears his 2024 moment by making it clear that culture war fights on abortion, Disney, and the death penalty are central to his campaign in waiting.

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Shaky or sound?

Mon, 01 May 2023 17:47:58 -0000

First: First Republic Bank collapses. A weekend deal to buy it bales out uber-wealthy depositors but stirs worries about the strength of the economy.

Plus: The head of the Republican National Committee delivers a blunt warning to Republican candidates coast to coast: ignore the abortion issue at your own expense.

And: Entire lives packed into a single suitcase. CNN captures the desperation on the dock in Port Sudan as thousands are hoping to leave a nation at war with itself.

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Biden wants to 'finish the job'

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0000

First: Joe Biden makes it official, declaring his candidacy for re-election. Most voters think he's still better than the alternative.

Plus: Mike Pence testified before a grand jury investigating Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the election. Are prosecutors moving closer to indicting the former president?

And: Would-be presidential candidate Ron DeSantis may have picked a fight he can't win in his battle with Disney. So why doesn't he just let it go?

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Pence's historic testimony

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:02:09 -0000

First: Former Vice President Mike Pence faces a federal grand jury looking into Donald Trump's efforts to steal the 2020 election. The testimony marks a pivotal moment in the special counsel investigation.

Plus: Conservative-led legislatures in South Carolina and Nebraska say no to stricter abortion laws. It's the latest whiplash moment as Republicans wrestle with their promises to ban abortion where they can in the post-roe world.

And: A heavyweight showdown is now brewing in West Virginia after Jim Justice announces his run for Joe Manchin's seat.

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Closer to a deal, or a default?

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 17:38:55 -0000

First: Kevin McCarthy herds a debt ceiling bill through the House, but it's guaranteed to go nowhere in the Senate.

Plus: Former magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll is back on the witness stand after detailing an alleged attack by former President Donald Trump two decades ago.

And: The mouse strikes back at Ron DeSantis, making him a defendant in a lawsuit.

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Another Republican enters the 2024 race

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:09:04 -0000

First: Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson declares his candidacy for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination, proclaiming the soul of the GOP is at stake.

Plus: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy makes late-night concessions on a debt-limit blueprint. But does he have the votes?

And: A state visit celebrates a 70-year partnership between the US and South Korea.

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Biden makes his argument

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:02:26 -0000

First: Joe Biden officially enters the 2024 presidential campaign. His announcement video makes clear he expects to stair down Trump in a rematch and mirrors his message in 2020.

Plus: Nikki Haley tries to change the Republican party's conversation about abortion with a message calling for more compassion.

And: Jury selection kicks off in a civil case over whether former President Donald Trump defamed a writer who accuses him of rape.

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Why is Tucker Carlson out at Fox?

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:31:28 -0000

First: Fox makes a stunning announcement: It's severed ties with its highest-rated anchor, Tucker Carlson. This will no doubt raise eyebrows as it happens one week or so after a nearly $800 million settlement for election lies.

Plus: The president's team rushes to lock in key pieces of a would-be 2024 campaign, videotaping an official announcement and choosing a campaign manager. But still no word on when Joe Biden will greenlight his re-election bid.

And: Ron DeSantis visits Japan, trying to look the part of Commander-in-Chief. But he's still playing coy about if or when he'll challenge Donald Trump.

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The countdown begins

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 18:56:25 -0000

In just a matter of days, President Biden is expected to take the plunge and formally announce his bid to retake the White House.

Plus, Ron DeSantis ups the ante in his contentious war against Disney, as the Florida Governor continues to lose Republican endorsements to Trump.

And, could GOP hardliners upend Speaker McCarthy’s debt limit deal?

Also, the Tennessee Democratic lawmakers targeted by Republican State House officials for protesting on gun reform, join to talk about the future of gun reform ahead of their White House visit tomorrow.

Finally, former First Lady Michelle Obama gets personal in a new interview with Jimmy Fallon about what it was like living in the White House.

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Biden-Harris 2024 is ready to launch

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:00:05 -0000

First: The official re-election announcement for Biden-Harris 2024 will come in a video likely early next week. This, even though many Democrats are lukewarm about a second term. Team Biden is betting again that Republicans are about to remind voters why they chose Biden back in 2020.

Plus: All eyes today are on the Supreme Court, which faces a midnight deadline for a pivotal decision on the abortion drug mifepristone.

And: Brand new CNN reporting on how Donald Trump's allies looked for ways to challenge -- possibly even decertify -- the Democrats' win in a key Georgia Senate race.

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SpaceX rocket blows up, but launch still deemed a success

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:02:16 -0000

First: SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever, gets off the launch pad, then explodes just minutes into its mission.

Plus: Mediators order election denier Mike Lindell to give an expert $5 million for debunking Lindell's election lies.

And: We look into an IRS agent's stunning allegations: that the President Biden's team is mishandling the investigation into his son Hunter, and that Attorney General Merrick Garland lied to Congress.

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Fox writes a BIG check

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 18:53:33 -0000

Fox inks a $787 million settlement with Dominion -- a historic and embarrassing sum. But ... the network escapes without publicly saying these words to its viewers: "Sorry. We lied to you."

Plus: Two Florida men battle for the approval of mostly other Florida men, as Donald Trump tries to outshine Ron DeSantis by nabbing more congressional endorsements from Florida.

And: Alabama police announce they've arrested two teens on reckless murder charges in connection to the Sweet 16 mass shooting that killed four.

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How will SCOTUS rule in medication abortion case?

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 17:57:42 -0000

First: The fate of the abortion pill mifepristone is in the hands of the Supreme Court. A decision could happen at any moment.

Plus: The man who shot a Black teen who rang the wrong doorbell is still not under arrest. Attorneys for Ralph Yarl's family say that's an outrage ... and that the reason is Black and White

And: More on the Florida governor versus the house the mouse built. Ron DeSantis threatens retaliation against Disney with rival amusement parks, perhaps with a state prison to crowd Cinderella's castle.

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Kevin McCarthy: Debt stalemate is Biden's fault

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:55:02 -0000

First: Congress is back today, and lawmakers returned to a very long to do list this morning. The House Speaker Kevin McCarthy used the New York Stock Exchange as the backdrop for a speech in which he placed blame for the debt ceiling stalemate at President Biden's feet.

Plus: House Judiciary Republicans hold a hearing in Manhattan to try and turn up the pressure on DA Alvin Bragg, calling him soft on crime. Is it an attempt to deflect attention from Bragg's prosecution of Donald Trump.

And: Does a delay on the eve of a billion-dollar trial signal Fox is ready to settle with Dominion are headed for a settlement?

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Growing fallout from major Pentagon leak

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 16:40:51 -0000

Why did a young member of the Air National Guard have access to some of America’s closest held secrets? Also, Ron DeSantis signs an abortion ban in Florida as some conservatives worry they’ve gone too far for most voters. Will GOP leaders moderate their policies or just their rhetoric? Plus, some Democrats are calling for Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) to resign after a series of health concerns.

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Suspected docs leader charged

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:49:51 -0000

First: 21-year-old Air National Guard member Jack Texiera made his first court appearance today, where he was formally charged with leaking top-secret US intelligence documents online.

Plus: New CNN reporting on an intriguing avenue of investigation for Special Counsel Jack Smith, who wants to know if Donald Trump is using an army of lawyers to intimidate potential witnesses.

And: Did Ron DeSantis just make himself unelectable? Florida's governor just signed one of the nation's most restrictive abortion laws, barring the procedure after just six weeks of pregnancy.

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DOJ asks SCOTUS to intervene in abortion pill case

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 17:52:51 -0000

Just moments before today's show begins, the Justice Department announces it's asking the Supreme Court to intervene in an abortion pill case with ramifications from coast to coast. Plus: The New York attorney general deposes Donald Trump, who likely faces hundreds of questions with $250 million in the survival of his family business on the line. And: 89-year-old Senator Dianne Feinstein says she won't resign after missing a month plus of work and after a California colleague says she's no longer fit to serve and that she should quit.

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DOJ faces important deadline in abortion battle

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:09:54 -0000

First: The Justice Department responds to a late-night filing in an abortion court battle that could impact women from coast to coast.

Plus: The top Democrat in the House says he hardly remembers his uncle's flagrant antisemitic remarks, but CNN's K-file uncovers an opinion piece from a college-age Hakeem Jeffries defending his uncle and defending Louis Farrakhan from the "white media."

And: Tim Scott (R-SC) forms an exploratory committee as he eyes a potential 2024 run for president.

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'This will keep happening until we say enough'

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:09:20 -0000

Today's show begins immediately following an emotional press conference in Louisville concerning yesterday's massacre at a local downtown bank. "This will keep happening until we say enough," said Mayor Craig Greenberg, who implored the state legislature to pass new laws to fight gun violence.

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Violence visits yet another American city

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:02:43 -0000

First: Police in Louisville say a shooter killed at least four people and sent at least eight more to the hospital -- including two police officers -- after a morning assault at a downtown bank. The shooter, believed to be an ex-bank employee, was killed.

Plus: A federal judge tries to take abortion pills approved by the FDA off the market.

And: How did some of America's most sensitive secrets wind up on the internet?

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A seismic ruling on abortion pills

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 16:50:19 -0000

A federal judge in Texas blocked the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone. Less than an hour later, a federal judge in Washington State ordered the federal government to keep the drug available in 17 states plus the District of Columbia. For now, the medication remains available and the case is likely headed towards the Supreme Court. Today’s panel looks at what comes next. Plus, did Tennessee Republicans’ decision to expel two Democratic lawmakers from the state House backfire?

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Despite improving numbers, Americans still see economy as weak

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:41:27 -0000

A new jobs report out today shows hiring cooling some but is still strong, while the unemployment rate matches a 50-year low. Yet new CNN poll numbers reveal most Americans see the economy as weak, and half tell us their bottom lines are worse today than a year ago.

Plus: Joe Biden delays big choices about 2024, such as who to lead his campaign, where to put the headquarters, and when to make his reelection bid official.

And: Is it a moment or a movement? Republicans exile two of Tennessee's youngest Black lawmakers from the statehouse over a protest demanding stricter gun laws.

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A sobering reality check for Joe Biden

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:49:49 -0000

First: Brand new CNN polling reveals just one-third of Americans believe President Biden deserves to be re-elected, and a majority in his own party say they would like to see someone else as the Democratic nominee for president next year.

Plus: A new report finds Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas did not disclose luxury travel around the world worth hundreds of thousands of dollars -- trips that were paid for by a billionaire conservative activist.

And: Controversy right now in Tennessee, where three Democrats in the legislature could soon be expelled for staging a gun-reform protest on the floor of the statehouse.

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New developments in Trump cases

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 18:38:40 -0000

First: Top aides to former President Donald Trump tell a federal grand jury about his plan to seize voting machines. And there's new fallout from the 34-felony-count New York indictment. That case is now on a parallel path with the 2024 nominating calendar.

Plus: We analyze the results of two big Middle-America elections in Illinois and Wisconsin.

And: The Speaker of the House plays host to Taiwan's president. Beijing reacts angrily even though this meeting is a compromise of sorts.

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Inside Politics update for April 4, 2023

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:45:31 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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Mr. Trump goes to New York

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:41:23 -0000

Donald Trump is traveling from Mar-a-Lago to Trump Tower today, starting a chain of events that could very well alter American history. Tomorrow, he goes before a New York City judge as a criminal defendant and earns the infamy as the first-ever former president to hold that title.

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Real estate tycoon, TV celebrity, president, criminal defendant

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:33:50 -0000

For the first time in history, a former US president will appear before a judge as a criminal defendant. Donald Trump's lawyers say he's the victim of political persecution. His opponents say no one is above the law. Plus: How strong is the case against him? After attacking both the prosecutor and the judge, should he be invoking his right to remain silent? And: In the race for president, his would-be 2024 rivals are forced to defend the man they want to defeat.

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The State of New York vs. Donald J. Trump

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:46:51 -0000

A Manhattan grand jury makes history, charging Donald Trump with more than 30 counts connected to a hush money coverup of his alleged affair with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. All those details are still under seal. But Republicans aren't waiting on the facts, instead rushing to defend the former president. We have it all covered from multiple angles on today's show.

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White House condemns Russia for detaining journalist

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:52:44 -0000

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich remains in Russian custody after Vladimir Putin's government accuses him of spying. Plus: Nine servicemembers are dead after two Blackhawk helicopters crash in Kentucky. And: Tempers flare as lawmakers literally shout at one another on Capitol Hill over the Nashville shooting.

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New info on school shooter

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:44:04 -0000

While we still have no apparent motive for the mass school shooting in Nashville, police have shared new details about the shooter who murdered six people.

Plus: The special counsel investigating Donald Trump wins a courtroom fight to force Mike Pence to go under oath.

And: Chris Christie says never again to Donald Trump and tells New Hampshire voters that he's the one who can go toe to toe with the former president.

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14 minutes of calculated terror

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:33:48 -0000

New police body camera footage shows us a room-by-room hunt for the Nashville school shooter. Plus: Brand new CNN reporting on how Donald Trump is keeping tabs on the Republicans who want to drag the Manhattan DA before Congress. And: CNN digs into the archives and uncovers Senator Joe Biden siding with Republicans on Social Security and Medicare.

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Protests, strikes erupt in Israel

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:01:23 -0000

Israel's largest trade union announces "historic" strike, shutting down transportation, universities, restaurants and retailers as demonstrators take to the streets to protest a dramatic government overhaul.

Plus: Donald Trump makes his 2024 message all about his legal troubles while warning of dark forces trying to stop him.

And: Twisters terrorize the south, steamrolling through towns and leaving nothing but piles of bricks ... and heartbreak.

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Trump attacks prosecutors as criminal probes speed up

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:15:13 -0000

Trump posts, then deletes a story with a graphic of him holding a baseball bat next to a picture of the Manhattan DA, and at his first 2024 rally, warns of dark consequences if he's indicted.

Plus, is time up for TikTok? The App’s CEO endured a bipartisan pile-on in Congress this week, where he stated he’d seen “no evidence” that the Chinese government has access to user’s data.

And, low blows: why Kirsten Sinema is trashing her one-time Democratic allies, and why she isn’t leaving room for Jell-o.

On today’s panel: Former FBI Director Andrew McCabe, CNN Legal Analyst Elliot Williams, CNN Senior Crime and Justice Reporter Katelyn Polantz, Axios Senior Contributor Margaret Talev, CNN White House Correspondent Jeremy Diamond, The Dispatch’s Jonah Goldberg, The Washington Post’s Rhonda Covin.

Hosted by Abby Phillip.

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Fire, smoke and a new Middle East flashpoint

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:28:12 -0000

The United States retaliates with airstrikes that after a suspected Iranian kamikaze drone kills an American contractor inside Syria. Plus: While a Trump lawyer testifies in front of a federal grand jury in the classified documents case, the former president calls the Manhattan prosecutor a degenerate and recklessly warns of death and destruction if he's charged with a crime. And: President Biden meets with Justin Trudeau as the US and Canada strike a new deal to slow a growing migrant surge.

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TikTok goes to Washington

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:38:08 -0000

Today Capitol Hill's main event pits viral videos versus national security, as TikTok CEO Shou Chew tries to convince a skeptical Congress to say no to a ban by promising to put data from 150 million Americans under lock and key.

Plus: A big legal loss for Donald Trump in Washington, where a judge orders his lawyer to answer more questions about classified documents.

And: In a new interview, the Florida governor gives a very different answer about the war in Ukraine.

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Two courts, two legal migraines for Donald Trump

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:46:30 -0000

In New York, a grand jury weighs charging the former president for steering money to Stormy Daniels. In Washington, a consequential secret ruling from a federal judge agreeing with the special counsel prosecutors that there is evidence Trump used his attorneys to commit crimes.

Plus: As we await today's Fed interest rate decision, Democratic senators are demanding Fed action to corral regional banks they blame for pushing the economy to the brink.

And: In a new interview, Ron DeSantis labels himself a no-drama winner and laughs off a Trump nickname.

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Is it a when or if?

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:34:08 -0000

A New York grand jury weighs whether to indict Donald Trump in a hush money scheme involving Stormy Daniels. Law enforcement in New York and Washington are on alert for possible protests. Plus: A handshake watched around the globe. The highly choreographed moment by Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin sends a defiant message to the United States and to the west. And: President Biden takes out his veto pen for the first time.

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A possible indictment that would make history

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:37:53 -0000

Today, a witness tries to undermine Michael Cohen's credibility and help the former president avoid indictment for paying hush money to a porn star. This, as House Republicans are now war-gaming to attack the New York prosecutor pursuing the case.

Plus: China's Xi Minping touches down in moscow for his face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin. Xi says China and Russia share key goals, but it's unclear whether Putin will get the help he wants for his war in Ukraine.

And: A Swiss bank spends big to take over its struggling rival. Financial markets are reacting positively, but what does this mean for your money?

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Donald Trump says he expects to be arrested

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 15:41:06 -0000

Former President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post that he expects to be arrested on charges of hush money payments involving adult film actress Stormy Daniels, calling on his supporters to protest any such move. His team said after Trump’s post that it had not received any notifications of arrest from prosecutors. What is Trump’s end game? And, the Biden administration is hoping that last week’s bank rescue plan was enough to prevent a bigger crisis from unfolding. We’ll examine how Republicans are responding.

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The big bank bailout

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 17:27:54 -0000

The biggest banks toss a $30 billion lifeline to the struggling First Republic. The hope is that this massive cash infusion will calm markets and stop a panicky selloff. Plus: The Trump special council takes sweeping steps to get questions answered, including subpoenas for workers from Trump's communication handlers to the staff member caught on video helping move boxes in and out of a storage room. And: Next week China's president will make a state visit to Russia. The trip has consequences for Ukraine's war of survival, and it happens the day the Hague issues an arrest warrant for the Vladimir Putin.

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US: Video proves Russia is lying about drone incident

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:50:31 -0000

A high-altitude, declassified video of the midair encounter between an American drone and Russian fighter jets shows Moscow putting the drone in its crosshairs, igniting a cloud fuel and buzzing the drone twice. Plus: The US treasury secretary is on Capitol Hill today trying to calm nerves, assuring Americans their money is safe. And: The Senate barrels towards a vote on undoing the use of force authorizations against Iraq, two decades after the run up of shock and awe.

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Major abortion case in Texas

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:38:10 -0000

Today a Trump-appointed judge in Texas will determine if pregnancy pills should be pulled off the shelf from coast to coast. Plus: More economic turbulence as American markets tumble on fears a global bank might go over the edge. And: Washington says DeSantis is way off target to suggest the US should forget about Ukraine.

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New inflation numbers complicate Fed's job

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:29:20 -0000

The inflation playbook says the Fed should raise interest rates again. But the latest Consumer Price Index shows inflation continuing to cool. The recent banking crisis complicates things even more.

Plus: GOP presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis says Russia's assault on Ukriane and its democracy is not a vital US interest. It's a flip flop for the governor that puts him in sync with today's GOP.

And: Donald Trump says January 6th wouldn't have happened if Mike Pence had helped him steal the election.

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Biden's bank rescue plan

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:12:21 -0000

The federal government swoops in to pay back depositors after a bank goes under. Joe Biden says the US banking system is "safe" and promises 2023 will not look like 2008. Plus: Mike Pence says President Trump was reckless on January 6th. The big question now is whether Pence repeats that sentiment when he's with GOP voters in Iowa, New Hampshire and beyond. And: President Biden greenlights a giant oil drilling project in Alaska, angering progressives. A court fight is likely.

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DeSantis debut

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 13:44:05 -0000

In Iowa, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis prepares for an all but certain presidential run. Plus, President Biden may break a big campaign promise on energy as he makes a shift towards the Right. Will it cause a breach with progressives? Also, how a ring-wing TV host triggered a conversation most Republicans don’t want to have after comments about the Capitol insurrection.

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Are prosecutors close to indicting Trump?

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:30:43 -0000

Manhattan prosecutors invite Donald Trump to testify before a grand jury. It's a big indication they could be close to charging the former president for his role in buying the silence of a porn star mistress. Plus: Ron DeSantis visits Iowa today and Nevada tomorrow, sending loud signals he's running for president. And: The latest jobs report is yet another indication of the US economy's resilience but feeds worries about inflation and Fed rate hikes.

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Putin unleashes hypersonic high tide

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 18:30:29 -0000

Wave after wave of Russian missiles pierce holes in Ukraine's air defense in Moscow's most ferocious assault in weeks. Plus: President Biden's just-released, ambitious budget provides a road map to the president's 2024 campaign contest. And: California's Democratic governor walks away from a $54 million state deal with Walgreens because he says the pharmacy giant won't dispense abortion pills.

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A blatant, horrific disregard for humanity

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:28:27 -0000

The Justice Department says the Louisville Police Department had a practice of stomping on civil rights, using excessive force, conducting illegal searches, making unlawful stops and discriminating against Black and Brown people. Plus: Officials pull back the curtain on the biggest challenges to national security. And: Fresh evidence from a lawsuit against Fox showing its executives and hosts knew election fraud allegations and conspiracies were bogus but promoted them anyway.

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A horror story in Mexico

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:36:40 -0000

Officials locate the four kidnapped Americans after they were stuffed in the back of a pickup truck in Mexico. Two were found dead, the other two alive -- but a source tells CNN one of the survivors is fighting for his life. We bring you the very latest on this tragic story of mistaken identity.

Plus: We have a brand new, exclusive CNN interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

And: Ron DeSantis delivers his state of the state address and previews his 2024 plan to make America more like Florida.

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Trump: 'I am your retribution'

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:25:44 -0000

Donald Trump tries to make his case why Republicans should give him another chance. Plus: Russia is on the verge of the first battlefield victory in months. And: Pete Buttigieg admits to CNN he got it wrong on the Ohio train derailment.

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Trump's dark vision

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 16:10:50 -0000

Ex-President Donald Trump regales the MAGA faithful with promises for his supporters and threats against his enemies.

Plus: President Biden ignites a firestorm inside his own party over violence in big cities. But is he picking politics over principle?

And: Remembering "Bloody Sunday" in Selma as the nation grapples withhow to reconcile its past with its present.

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Alex Murdaugh sentenced to life with parole

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:32:02 -0000

Disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of killing his wife and youngest son. CNN's Diane Gallagher tracked the trial from the beginning and joins the show live to discuss the verdict as well as the judge's remarkable comments as she dressed down the defendant.

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A hate-based plot in Michigan

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:39:55 -0000

A man is arrested and charged with scheming to murder Jews serving in the Michigan state government. The attorney general says she's among those targeted. Plus: Joe Biden warns that Republicans want devastating spending cuts in exchange for a deal on the debt ceiling. Kevin McCarthy says that's not true and blames the president for dragging things out instead of negotiating. And: Secretary of State Blinken secretly meets with his Russian counterpart for the first time, but only for 10 minutes.

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Garland grilled

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:58:33 -0000

Attorney General Merrick Garland faces a barrage of questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on a host of issues, including Hunter Biden. Plus: Chicago's mayor is out. Is it a warning sign for Democrats? And: Donald Trump's allies pressing to get House Republicans to endorse his 2024 bid aren't getting what they want.

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High stakes at the High Court

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:16:35 -0000

40 million Americans have $400 billion on the line as the Supreme Court weighs whether the Biden Aplan to erase student debt is constitutional. Plus: A new legal filing details how Fox put profit ahead of facts and politics ahead of fairness, broadcasting election lies they knew were b.s., and tipping off the Trump campaign about Joe Biden's advertising buys. And: We explore the nine-way brawl for mayor in Chicago, where crime concerns could leave incumbent Lori Lightfoot locked out of an April runoff.

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US to China: Don't give Putin weapons

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:38:52 -0000

Air raid sirens rang through the Ukrainian night as Russia lobbed artillery, drones and missiles in every corner of the country. That as the United States delivered a public warning to China: Don't dispatch weapons to Vladimir Putin.

Plus: The chairwoman of the RNC thinks she can get Donald Trump to put pen to paper and say yes to supporting the party's 2024 nominee, even if it's not him.

And: New intelligence pushes the Energy Department to change its view of how the Covid pandemic began. The agency now believes the virus leaked from a Chinese lab.

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The political flashpoint in Ohio

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 16:29:47 -0000

First, Trump visits East Palestine and accuses Biden of abandoning it - how a train derailment in Ohio became America's latest political flashpoint.

Plus, as Senator Tim Scott edges closer to a Presidential bid, his campaign slams critical race theory and “Grievance” politics – but will his message on race resonate with GOP voters?

And, Marjorie Taylor Greene has a radical plan to fix the Union – “a national divorce”.

Finally, the fight over Biden’s student debt program heads to the Supreme Court, and, how cases in that same court against Big Tech companies could upend the internet as we know it.

On today’s panel: CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny, CNN Capitol Hill Reporter Melanie Zanona, Atlantic staff writer Adam Harris, Politico National Investigative Reporter Heidi Przybyla and CNN Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic.

Hosted by Abby Phillip.

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Inside Politics update for February 23, 2023

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:46:58 -0000

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Biden heads home after whirlwind trip

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:50:48 -0000

President Biden flies home after 72 hours in Europe that included an undercover trip to Kyiv and a defining speech in support of Ukraine as the split on the global stage intensifies over Russia’s invasion.

Plus, Biden puts the job of cleaning up the Ohio toxic rail spill on the shoulders of Norfolk Southern Railway, ahead of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s visit to East Palestine tomorrow.

And, the new Republican majority: one key Speaker McCarthy ally calls for red states to lead the Union, and an Alabama Republican wants to enshrine the AR-15 as the national gun of America.

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Biden in Poland: 'Kyiv stands'

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 20:50:09 -0000

As today's show begins President Biden, fresh off his secret trip to Kyiv, wraps up his speech in Poland a few days shy of the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. CNN's Phil Mattingly and Christiane Amanpour spearhead our extensive analysis of the president's speech.

Also on today's show: The Environmental Protection Agency takes significant action in Ohio against Norfolk Southern in the wake of the toxic train derailment on February 6.

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Biden's surprise trip to Kyiv

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 19:00:50 -0000

First up on today's show: President Biden puts solidarity with Ukraine ahead of his own personal safety, paying a surprise visit to Kyiv accompanied by air raid sirens. Plus: Former President Jimmy Carter is now at home receiving hospice care in the small Georgia town where he's spent most of his life. And: Presumptive 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis makes his case to overturn a decades' old Supreme Court decision and strip away protections for the free press.

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And they’re off!

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 16:24:03 -0000

Former President Donald Trump’s first GOP challenger jumps into the 2024 presidential race while another ex-ally keeps us guessing about his own likely bid. The panel discusses Nikki Haley’s campaign messaging so far.

And: as Russia’s war with Ukraine enters a second year, Vice President Kamala Harris has accused Russia of crimes against humanity.

Plus: Americans are spooked by new forms of AI. How worried is Washington?

On today’s panel: CNN’s Jeremy Diamond, CNN’s Kylie Atwood, CNN’s Audie Cornish, CNN Political Commentator Kristen Soltis Anderson and The Washington Post’s Leigh Ann Caldwell.

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The diplomatic battlefield heads to Germany

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 19:56:40 -0000

The US and its major western allies are huddling in Munich as the war in Ukraine is about to hit the one-year mark, looking to show solidarity and dismiss talks of cracks in Ukraine's firewall. Plus: Senator John Fetterman checks himself into the hospital for clinical depression. And: New text messages reveal top hosts at Fox -- the same hosts who carried water for Donald Trump's election lies -- knew his claims were "really crazy."

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It's unanimous: No widespread fraud in 2020 election

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:50:18 -0000

Today we got our first glimpse at the final report from the Georgia grand jury investigating former President Trump, and two lines are guaranteed to send witnesses who went under oath into a legal panic. Plus: President Biden's latest physical again prompts the question: Is 80 too old to run again? And: New details emerge in the Michigan State rampage.

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Nikki Haley takes the presidential plunge

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:03:36 -0000

Today's show begins immediately after Nikki Haley held the first event of her campaign for Joe Biden's job, directly challenging Donald Trump. She leaned on her resume and biography and asked Americans to look to her and not the past, saying, "We won't win the fight for the 21st century if we keep trusting politicians from the 20th century."

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Rage and reckoning in Michigan

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:32:48 -0000

Three are dead and five are fighting to stay alive following the latest mass shooting in the United States. We bring you the very latest from Michigan State University. Plus: Republican Nikki Haley jumps into the 2024 presidential race, saying, "I don't put up with bullies. And when you kick back, it hurts them more if you're wearing heels." And: An all-Senators briefing at the Capitol as the White House says it believes three UFOs it shot down this weekend were not spying.

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A midair mystery

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:51:20 -0000

The US shoots down more unidentified objects flying over North America, but right now, Washington knows about as much as you do. Plus: The Republican House speaker convenes what he calls the heads of the five families of the Republican caucus, looking to forge a consensus and prove Democrats wrong. And: Sniffer dogs and thermal cameras find signs of life in both Turkey and Syria, but for every miracle, there is mourning.

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Mike Pence dealing with FBI, special counsel

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:46:30 -0000

As today's episode began, the FBI was at former VP Mike Pence's home trying to track down any more classified documents. The search came just hours after he received a subpoena from the special counsel investigating Donald Trump.

Plus: Joe Biden holds off on formally announcing he's running again but says he feels good about how the voters feel about him.

And: The death toll in Turkey and Syria surpasses 22,000, and hope is in short supply as survivors grapple with what's next and with what they've lost.

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Biden on offense

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 15:19:06 -0000

Biden says he will stop the GOP dream to cut both Social Security and Medicare. Can he keep the ball in his court? Plus, Republicans play to their base with claims of censorship and free speech rights violations on social media. Is this what voters want the new majority to focus on? Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis fires back saying he doesn’t spend his time smearing other Republicans.

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Not your average balloon

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 18:26:59 -0000

US officials confirm that China was indeed spying, saying its balloon is part of a surveillance op capable of scooping up communications. Plus: President Biden is in Florida, a state Donald Trump won twice, warning seniors that Republicans want to gut Social Security and Medicare. Republicans say that's a lie. And: Congress gets new behind-the-scenes evidence of how Southwest stranded thousands over Christmas.

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Biden sets stage to 'finish the job'

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 18:37:03 -0000

President Biden provides a State of the Union slogan and lays the foundation for a 2024 run. Plus: Mitt Romney is captured on video calling George Santos "a sick puppy who should quit." And: Congress puts Twitter executives under oath in a hearing dedicated to digging into the Biden family.

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Quake death toll exceeds 6,000

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 19:41:55 -0000

Rescue crews in Turkey and Syria are in the middle of a harrowing race to find survivors as they deal with aftershocks and bitter cold. Plus: Tonight, the president will tell the country what he's done and where he wants to go, but his State of the Union collides with challenges and implications of a newly divided Washington. And: Why was the Pentagon so slow to shoot down that suspected spy in the sky?

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Massive earthquake kills thousands in Turkey and Syria

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:08:25 -0000

As today's show begins the death toll from today's 7.8 earthquake had exceeded 2,000 in Turkey and Syria, and fears were that more would die waiting for rescues that won't happen in time.

Plus: American investigators search the wreckage of that Chinese balloon, puntuating a tense moment between Washington and Beijing.

And: President Biden enters tomorrow's State of the Union with plans to spotlight his accomplishments but he does so with many Americans in a sour mood about his leadership, his management of the economy and his plan to wrangle inflation.

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Shot down!

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 14:34:12 -0000

The US destroys the suspected Chinese spy balloon that triggered a diplomatic crisis. What's the fallout for the critical US relationship with China?

Plus: The president gears up for reelection and trumpets a blockbuster jobs report. But can Biden convince voters the economy is back on track?

And: Donald Trump unloads on his would-be primary rivals. As the 2024 field takes shape, are they ready for the attacks coming their way?

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A giant spy drama in the sky

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:31:29 -0000

Today's episode begins just as a Pentagon briefing on the Chinese balloon situation gets underway. The Chinese claim it's a weather research airship which was blown off course. The US suspects it was spying. What will the White House do about this thorny situation? We speak with a man uniquely qualified to answer that question, former defense secretary, secretary of state, and former CIA director Leon Panetta.

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House ousts Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs committee

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:26:17 -0000

Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, whose past comments on Israel have been deemed by many as antisemitic, was kicked off the powerful House Foreign Affairs committee today in a move described as unfair and un-American. Today's show begins as Omar is concluding a fiery, defiant speech in the chamber just before the vote.

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FBI searches Joe Biden's vacation home

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:22:44 -0000

As this episode began, the FBI was searching Joe Biden's Rehoboth Beach, Delaware vacation home. Plus: Kevin McCarthy was preparing to finally sit down with the president at the White House for the first time as House speaker. And: Nikki Haley is ready to join Donald Trump as announced presidential candidates for 2024.

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The Biden 2024 plan takes shape

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 19:03:00 -0000

The president will tour through what he calls "America reborn," circling infrastructure as a major selling point and the new Republican majority as a big target. Plus: Two cities, two grand juries, two giant legal developments in the investigations of Donald Trump. And: After two more Memphis police officers were relieved of duty, along with three EMTs, Tyre Nichols' family wants to know what took so long and what else the city might be hiding. >>>

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Another Memphis officer relieved of duty

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:46:12 -0000

A sixth officer has been put on administrative leave from the Memphis police force following the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols as communities look again at what can be done to change the way cops police. Plus: President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy plan to meet with the debt ceiling stalemate showing zero signs of ending. And: The US secretary of state is in Israel amid a string of death and destruction.

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An American tragedy

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 16:54:14 -0000

Following the brutal killing of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at the hands of law enforcement, his family’s attorney calls the Memphis police firings the “Blueprint” for the response, and President Biden pushes for the George Floyd Police Reform Act.

Plus, Donald Trump sticks to a familiar script in his first 2024 campaign stops – but will it be enough to jump start his flagging third bid for the White House?

And, revelations raise fresh questions as to who funded Rep. George Santos' campaign after he refuses to confirm the source of a $500k loan.

Next up, Biden names his next White House chief of staff. We give you the lowdown on Jeff Zients.

Finally, RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel wins her fourth term, and asks for unity amid a call from Governor DeSantis for “New blood” in the Committee.

On today’s panel: Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Wesley Lowery, NPR White House Correspondent Asma Khalid, The New York Time’s Astead Herndon, Politico’s Alex Burns, and CNN Political Director David Chalian.

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Inside Politics update for January 27, 2023

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:07:34 -0000

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Criminal charges expected in Tyre Nichols case

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:36:26 -0000

A source close to the investigation into the beating and death of 29-year-old Black motorist Tyre Nichols tells CNN the DA will announce criminal charges today. In fact, a lawyer for one of the officers says his client has already been indicted and has surrendered. Plus: New data released today show the economy growing faster than expected, suggesting a recession is not inevitable. And: A brand new CNN poll shows Americans think leaders in Washington -- especially House Republicans -- are out of touch.

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A major shift on the Ukraine battlefield

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:19:36 -0000

Germany reverses course and promises 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, and President Biden pledges to add 31 Abrams tanks to the package, prompting a dramatic warning from Russia. Plus: The Biden's allies see a classified discovery at Mike Pence's house as a political gift to defuse a three-week-long White Wouse crisis. And: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy refuses to seat a pair of Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee.

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Classified docs discovered at Mike Pence's home

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:37:17 -0000

Just moments after today's show begins, a source tells CNN that roughly a dozen government documents were uncovered during a search last week at the Indiana home of former VP Mike Pence. CNN special correspondent Jamie Gangel walks us through what we know so far.

Also on today's show: The latest details on yet another mass shooting, and the Senate puts Ticketmaster under oath after a Taylor Swift ticket debacle stirs bad blood.

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An American horror story in California

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:10:52 -0000

A Lunar New Year celebration turns into a nightmare in Monterey Park, California, as a 72-year-old suspected gunman kills 10 people before taking his own life. Plus: A 13-hour FBI search turns up more classified documents at Joe Biden's Delaware home. And: White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain announces his exit.

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At least 10 dead in California mass shooting

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:39:34 -0000

At least ten people were killed in a mass shooting inside a dance studio near Los Angeles. CNN’s Camila Bernal tells us what is known so far about the investigation and the suspect.

And, six more documents with classified markings were found at President Biden’s Delaware home on Friday.

Plus, after dodging the press for days, congressman George Santos is back in his home state of New York and is facing another week of intense scrutiny.

Next up, Republicans are demanding spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling. Finally, Florida governor Ron DeSantis is making headlines for waging culture wars, from his attack on Covid-19 vaccines to banning an AP African American studies course in high schools.

On today’s panel: POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin, Amy Walter from The Cook Political Report, CNN’s Paula Reid, and NPR’s Tamara Keith.

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A secret meeting in Kyiv

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:32:50 -0000

The top American spy covertly travels to Ukraine to share what the United States knows about Russia's spring battle plan. The CIA briefing comes as allies meet today to discuss new military aid and Ukraine pleads for tanks. Plus: The new special counsel is just getting started, but President Biden claims "there's no there there." And: Nikki Haley comes oh so close to announcing her 2024 presidential run.

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Alec Baldwin lawyers: 'Terrible miscarriage of justice'

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:00:05 -0000

Alec Baldwin is staring down two involuntary manslaughter charges for the fatal shooting of "Rust" cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. Plus: Brand-new CNN reporting indicates questions about classified material and a special counsel investigation will not alter Joe Biden's 2024 campaign launch. And: A homeless veteran accuses George Santos of swindling money from a GoFundMe intended to pay for a dying dog 's lifesaving surgery.

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Tragedy in Ukraine

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:41:25 -0000

A helicopter tumbles out of the sky in a Kyiv suburb, killing a child and the most senior member of Ukraine's government to die in this war. Plus: The new Republican majority rewards misfits and liars with key policy role, including a swindler, firebrand and provocateur who defended Kanye. And: A CNN investigation finds Joe Biden's son and brothers cashed in on the family name.

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Joe Biden is mad ... and it's his own fault

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:55:02 -0000

New CNN reporting paints a portrait of a frustrated president, annoyed at how multiple disclosures of classified documents where they do not belong has swallowed up a string of White House successes. Plus: New CNN reporting spotlights the momentum and the maneuvering inside the House GOP effort to impeach the homeland security chief. And: Police arrest a former Republican candidate in New Mexico, saying he say he paid cash, gave gunmen addresses, even pulled the trigger in a scheme targeting the homes of elected Democrats.

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Dems lament Biden's 'embarrassing' transparency stumble

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 18:53:29 -0000

The fallout from President Biden's classified documents dilemma prompts complaints from multiple members of his own party who are frustrated at a crisis of his own making. Plus: More and more Republicans call our George Santos for his lies but are stopping short of saying he should be booted from office. And: Frenzied first responders in Ukraine are pulling people out of the wreckage wrought by another Russian missile attack.

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House Republicans promise multiple probes of Biden documents

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 14:48:48 -0000

President Biden plays defense as the White House grapples with the brand new political reality of multiple investigations into the classified documents found in several locations.

Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s majority comes back together after a bruising battle. Next up, a risky spending fight that could trigger an economic catastrophe.

And a defiant George Santos says he’s going nowhere even as a growing number of GOP colleagues say it’s time for him to go.

On today’s panel: Tia Mitchell of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Politico’s Eli Stokols, CNN’s MJ Lee, and Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch.

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Trump, Biden now each special counsel investigations

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:57:11 -0000

Classified docs dilemmas dog both Biden, Trump

Today's show begins with new developments in two investigations that leave Washington in a remarkable and unprecedented place. Both the current and the most recent former president now face special counsel investigations for mishandling classified documents. The Trump probe is months old, and the Justice Department is now questioning whether he's fully complied with a subpoena issued back in May to hand over all classified documents he took with him when he left office. And now President Biden faces his own special counsel investigation after his lawyers discovered Obama era documents in both his Wilmington, Delaware home and in a Washington office Biden used during the trump presidency.

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Joe's deepening document dilemma

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:20:35 -0000

President Biden's lawyers confirm a second batch of classified files were discovered in his Delaware home. The president says he's fully cooperating. Plus: more and more Republicans plead with George Santos to quit. And: American families exhale as new data shows inflation is easing.

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Coast to coast chaos

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 19:03:55 -0000

A nationwide system outage delays flights all across the country. What caused it? Plus: President Biden says he doesn't know how classified documents found their way into his private office. And: Influential New York Republicans call for one of their own, George Santos to resign after a dismantling of his campaign lies and shady accounting.

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A mistake ... or a crime?

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:48:29 -0000

President Biden's lawyers alert the DOJ they discovered Obama-era classified documents at a Washington office Biden used during the Trump presidency. Plus: Biden attempts a diplomatic juggling act abroad today, sitting down with neighbors to the north and south in hopes of curbing migration and drug trafficking. And: Special counsel Jack Smith hits Rudy Giuliani with a new subpoena, seeking records about how Donald Trump paid him as he tried to overturn the 2020 election.

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Welcome to the new House

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:33:44 -0000

Kevin McCarthy starts his speakership with a giant fight over the rules, plagued by the same math problem that dogged his battle to win the gavel. Plus: President Biden is in Mexico for a big meeting of the three amigos, one day after his first close look at the southern border. And: Rioters in Brazil, stoked by lies about an election, breach barricades, ransack offices, and set fire to a democratic institution.

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McCarthy wins, but at what price?

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 15:21:32 -0000

A historic fight leads to a historic win for Kevin McCarthy. But what did he trade away to take the gavel? And can the weakened Speaker rule his unruly caucus?

Plus, in the face of Republican disarray, are Democrats the real winners of the week?

And Biden visits the border after announcing a new crackdown on illegal crossings.

On today's panel: AP White House reporter Seung Min Kim, Punchbowl News cofounder Josh Bresnahan, CNN's Kasie Hunt and Jeff Zeleny.

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Inside Politics update for January 3, 2023

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 19:08:21 -0000

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Drama and dysfunction in new Congress

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 18:40:26 -0000

Republicans will take a narrow House majority tomorrow but are too divided to agree on a leader. Plus: The 19-year-old who attacked three New York police officers with a machete New Year's Eve wanted to become a Taliban martyr. And: One of Donald Trump's most trusted aides admits, "We all look like domestic terrorists now."

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Republicans drop hints about 2024 primary runs

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 16:01:39 -0000

Ambitious Republicans think Donald Trump is beatable in a GOP primary. But who will choose to run against him for the 2024 nomination?

Plus, a new era begins on Capitol Hill with the GOP set to take over the House majority on Tuesday, but does party infighting threaten its ability to govern?

And, can President Biden build on his second year successes and avoid a recession?

On today’s panel: Jackie Kucinich of the Boston Globe, Han Nichols of Axios, Laura Barron Lopez of PBS NewsHour and CNN’s Melanie Zanona.

Hosted by Abby Philip.

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Inside Politics update for December 26, 2022

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:01:00 -0000

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The red wave that wasn’t

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 15:15:23 -0000

We look at how a Supreme Court ruling and GOP missteps helped Democrats find midterm history in a red wave that wasn’t. Plus, a string of wins on Capitol Hill and at the ballot box rejuvenates the Biden Presidency. So, why do so few Democrats want him to run for a second term? Also, Donald Trump’s legal jeopardy has never been greater as his influence over the GOP may be decreasing.

On today’s panel: Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report, Margaret Talev of Axios, CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, and CNN’s Nia-Malika Henderson.

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Inside Politics update for December 23, 2022

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 18:15:23 -0000

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The Trump pressure campaign on Cassidy Hutchinson

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:47:15 -0000

New transcripts provide intriguing insight into the January 6 investigation, including the lengths Trump world went to try and influence the testimony of star witness Cassidy Hutchinson. Plus: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky historic visit and impassioned plea to Congress and the American people. And: Lawmakers race to pass a $1.7 trillion spending bill ahead of tomorrow's deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown.

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Historic day as Zelensky visits Washington

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:36:44 -0000

In his first trip outside Ukraine since Russia's February invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky visits President Biden in the Oval Office this afternoon, followed by an address to Congress. His message: Ukraine needs more support to fend off Putin. Plus: The January 6 committee is expected to release its final report today. And: The Biden administration tells the Supreme Court to let Title 42 end.

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Donald Trump's big week

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:36:51 -0000

Following yesterday's criminal referrals of the former president issued to the DOJ by the January 6 committee, Trump's tax returns take center stage today. Plus: Preparations are under way at the US/Mexico border as cities brace for the end of Title 42 with a last-minute legal fight to keep it in place. And: Lawmakers race to get a massive spending bill passed and to President Biden's desk in order to fund the government.

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Inside Politics update for December 19, 2022

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:00:00 -0000

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January 6 committee expected to recommend criminal charges for Trump

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 15:10:16 -0000

The January 6 committee is set to end its investigation by urging the Justice Department to charge Donald Trump with three criminal charges, including insurrection. What will it mean for the ex-president’s legal and political future?

Plus, a humanitarian disaster at the U.S-Mexico border threatens to engulf the Biden White House as a potential record number of migrants are expected to cross the border this week. Did the president ignore a looming crisis for too long?

And, some top officials in Washington say TikTok is a threat to national security and should be banned.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Jeremy Diamond, Daniel Strauss of the New Republic, Todd Zwillich of Vice News, Jackie Kucinich of the Boston Globe.

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For Joe Biden, this one's personal

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:36:15 -0000

It's a significant and emotional day for President Biden as he promotes new benefits for vets exposed to toxic chemicals at a national guard facility named after his late son Beau. Plus: Why were several high-profile journalists kicked off Twitter? Elon Musk gives a reason that's simply not true. And: Russia launches an overnight onslaught of 70+ missiles on Ukraine as the US prepares to deliver more firepower and training.

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Bad and getting worse

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 18:27:26 -0000

An intelligence memo reviewed by CNN shows Biden administration officials are bracing for the number of migrants trying to cross the southern border to double next week. Plus: New CNN reporting about behind-the-scenes hardball as Kevin McCarthy allies try to get him the speaker's gavel. And: Jill Biden is now said to be all-in for a reelection bid by her husband.

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Let's make a deal

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:00:24 -0000

The top negotiators in Congress announce an agreement to avoid a government shutdown amid heavy behind-the-scenes drama. What do we know about the specifics? Plus: Survivors of the horrific Club Q shooting testify on Capitol Hill, highlighting a rise in extremism and violence targeting the LGBTQ community. And: Brand new CNN polling on Joe Biden and Donald Trump shows many Americans are in the mood for someone else to run for president.

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Inflation cooling but prices still painfully high

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:25:11 -0000

New data out today shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which looks at what you pay for goods and services, was up 7.1% for November compared to last year. While that's still high, it's lower than most economists expected. Will this development prompt the Fed to make a more modest interest rate hike when it meets tomorrow?

Plus: An alarming surge of migrants crossing into the US from Mexico is straining resources and overwhelming border towns. And: President Biden will make history when he signs a bill protecting same sex marriage, 10 years after he publicly changed his stance of LGBTQ rights.

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Are both political parties too extreme?

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:06:24 -0000

New CNN polling just released shows broad numbers of Americans view both political parties as too extreme. Plus: The alleged bombmaker suspected of blowing up Pan Am flight 103 in 1988 is in custody. And: Marjorie Taylor Greene says if she'd been charge of the crowds attacking the US Capitol on January 6, "we would have won."

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A gut punch to the Democratic party

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 14:56:42 -0000

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic party to become an independent. How much impact will her bombshell move have on the Dems' newly secured Senate majority?

Plus, Donald Trump suffers another week of brutal setbacks. The mounting losses and growing legal troubles have some in his party asking whether it's finally time to move on.

And, Kevin McCarthy vows he'll never leave as his road to Speaker grows steeper.

On today's panel: Leigh Ann Caldwell of the Washington Post, Zolan Kanno Youngs of the New York Times, Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark, and CNN’s Phil Mattingly.

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Sinema shock wave scrambles Senate map

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:26:31 -0000

Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema says she's leaving the Democratic party and is now an independent. Chuck Schumer says that won't change anything. Is that true? Plus: Brittney Griner steps off a plane and onto American soil 295 days after being arrested in Russia. And: The DOJ asks a federal judge to decide whether Donald Trump should be held in contempt for defying a subpoena demanding he hand over all documents marked classified.

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Brittney Griner finally homeward bound

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:17:56 -0000

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner, who's been detained in Russia since February, was freed today after a prisoner swap and will soon be back in the arms of her loved ones. However, another American held in Russia, Paul Whelan, remains captive. In an exclusive interview from his jail cell he tells CNN, "I don't understand why I'm still sitting here."

Also on today's show: A bill to protect same-sex marriage heads to the president's desk. It's likely the last big act of Nancy Pelosi's speakership and a reminder that Democratic priorities face a very different fate when Republicans take the House next month.

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Another big rebuke of the former prez

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:30:08 -0000

Raphael Warnock's runoff victory gives Democrats some important Senate space and serves as another rejection of Donald Trump, who'd back challenger Herschel Walker. Plus: The former president suffers a defeat of a different kind, as the Trump Organization is found guilty in New York. And: The second gentleman shoulders a new and important public role calling out antisemitism.

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Decision day in Georgia

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 19:21:26 -0000

Warnock or Walker? Georgia will deliver that verdict today and settle the Senate math. Yes, the Democrats will control the Senate either way, but there's a crucial difference between 51-49 and 50-50. Plus: We explore the new Republican rift between Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy. And: The January 6th committee says, yes, it will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department.

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Warnock, Walker make their closing arguments

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 18:54:32 -0000

It's the final day of campaigning in Georgia, where voters will settle the senate runoff pitting Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock against Republican challenger Herschel Walker. Plus: Donald Trump says he should still be president and it's worth ripping up the Constitution to make it so. And: In a remarkable reemergence, Paul Pelosi makes his first public appearance since an attacker brutalized him inside his home.

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Georgia Senate runoff race enters its final stretch

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 14:56:08 -0000

With two days until the Georgia Senate run-off, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker are giving their closing arguments across the state. But Walker has kept a light campaign schedule as Democrats call him unfit for office.

Plus, why former President Trump won't condemn anti-Semites like Kanye West.

And brand new CNN reporting gives insights on how the soon-to-be top House Democrat will lead his caucus.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Jeff Zelenly, Heidi Pryzbyla of Politico, Julie Davis of the New York Times, Adam Harris of the Atlantic, CNN’s Isaac Dovere.

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The jobs report conundrum

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:55:26 -0000

Fresh numbers from the Labor Department today show the US added a robust 263,00 jobs in November, proving the economy is strong and resilient to recession. But it also shows the Fed's effort to slow growth -- and inflation -- won't get easier any time soon. Plus: President Biden tries to rewrite the primary calendar by putting South Carolina first. Does that signal he's running again in 2024? And: With only four days left in the critical Georgia senate showdown, a brand-new CNN poll shows Democrat Raphael Warnock with a narrow lead over Republican Herschel Walker.

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Biden, Macron look to get back in sync

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:58:09 -0000

President Biden is hosting French President Emmanuel Macron today at the White House. Accompanying the pomp and circumstance with the official state visit is some very real tension in this relationship, most of it over what France and its European partners see as the administration's spending and subsidies that give American companies an edge in the US marketplace. Our extensive coverage begins with CNN Chief White House Correspondent Phil Mattingly.

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Big votes to open a year-end sprint in Congress

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:59:33 -0000

Today the House voted to stop a crippling nationwide rail strike. Also, negotiations got under way to keep the government funded. Plus: With just six days to the runoff count in the Georgia senate race, Herschel Walker faces more questions about where he calls home. And: The TikTok threat. South Dakota's governor cracks down on the popular app. And Washington may soon follow suit. As you watch those catchy dance videos, odds are China is watching you.

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Biden calls on Congress to block rail strike

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:28:06 -0000

President Biden brought the four leaders of Congress together today and asked them to pass legislation that would block a holiday season rail strike. Speaking outside the White House following the meeting, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer expressed optimism. However, the man who hopes to become the next Speaker of the House was anything but. Today's show begins just after Kevin McCarthy's blistering comments.

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Protests erupt across China

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:29:04 -0000

Fed up with their government's stringent Covid restrictions, thousands of Chinese take to the streets in a remarkable show of defiance. Plus: Donald Trump and hateful company he keeps. And: Why Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker are focused on banking early votes in advance of their Georgia Senate showdown on December 6.

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Biden: “I’m going to try to get rid of assault weapons”

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 15:07:22 -0000

Shootings in a Virginia Walmart and a Colorado nightclub have left 12 dead in another deadly week in America. Since 2016, there has been almost a doubling of mass shootings in America and President Biden is calling for action. Plus, we examine the political ramifications of the GOP’s 2024 front runner breaking bread with a white supremacist.

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Inside Politics update for November 24, 2022

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:56:29 -0000

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Deadly deja vu

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:34:03 -0000

For the second time this week, gun violence infects another American city. Plus: A miserable day for Donald Trump's legal team ends with a Supreme Court loss and a signal that the Mar-a-Lago case may not break in the former president's favor. And: A big flip-flop puts a threat to impeach Biden's Homeland Security secretary on the table.

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Meet the hero who saved lives in Colorado Springs

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:04:06 -0000

While we still don't know the motive of the man who allegedly killed five people and injured 18 others at a Colorado LGBTQ nightclub, we do know that the number of victims would have been much higher had it not been for the heroics of Army vet Richard Fierro. His story of bravery and resolve begins today's show.

Plus: The special counsel takes over and moves full steam ahead with the Trump investigations. Expect another showdown between the Justice Department and the former president's lawyers over those documents taken from Mar-a-Lago. And: Brand new CNN reporting on Ron DeSantis. He calls his midterm re-election win a national GOP road map, but the governor's go-it-alone approach leaves some with a bit of a sour taste.

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Six minutes of terror

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:39:14 -0000

Today's show begins with new details about the mass shooting at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub and the heroes who saved countless lives. Plus: Why the man who wants to be the next House speaker may end up a hostage within his own party. And: Will Republicans finally say never again to Donald Trump?

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Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 15:22:16 -0000

It's been a whirlwind week for former President Trump - he announced his third run for the White House, faced backlash from fellow Republicans after their midterm performance, a special counsel has been appointed to oversee two criminal probes he's involved in, and now his Twitter account has been reinstated. Twitter banned his account after inciting an insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. The question now is if he'll use it.

Plus, a new generation is poised to lead House Democrats after Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she'll step down from leadership after two decades.

And voters say their top priority is inflation, but House Republicans are gearing up to use their majority to investigate Biden's family and their financial dealings.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Nia-Malika Henderson, Jonathan Swan of Axios, CNN’s Manu Raju and Margaret Talev of Axios.

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The Democratic changing of the guard

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:42:19 -0000

As Nancy Pelosi and her two longtime deputies prepare to step aside, who will they pass the torch to? We reveal the likely new Big Three. Plus: Republicans reveal two of their priorities when they take over the House: investigate Hunter Biden and slash aid to Ukraine. And: The White House is encouraged by signs inflation may be easing but sobered by the reality that divided government means most Biden priorities will be head on arrival.

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Inside Politics update for November 17, 2022

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:31:55 -0000

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Tragic turn in Russia's war against Ukraine

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:58:54 -0000

We learned today that it's likely Ukraine fired the missile that crossed into Poland, killing two. But NATO's leader says blame ultimately falls on Russia. CNN's reporters worldwide bring you the latest on this still-developing story. Plus: Rick Scott says Mitch McConnell is to blame for the GOP's midterm debacle and mounts a challenge to the Republican leader. And: Donald Trump begins his next campaign for the White House just as he ended his presidency: with a whole lot of inaccuracy.

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2020 election denier in denial again

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:09:03 -0000

Republican Kari Lake, who CNN now projects to lose to Democrat Katie Hobbs in Arizona's governor race, responds in true election denier fashion, calling the results b.s. Plus: On the brink of capturing control of the House, Republicans are in a very nasty fight over who should take the speaker's gavel. And: Donald Trump prepares to announce a third presidential run as new reporting details how he weaponized the IRS, raked in money from foreign dictators and remains the subject of multiple investigations.

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The planet's two most powerful leaders shake hands

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:36:05 -0000

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping met in person for the first time. Biden described their three-hour conversation as "open," "candid," and "blunt," saying he made it clear he wants to stop a slide toward a cold war. Plus: We're still counting votes, with control of the House still undecided. But Democrats keep the Senate, which is a giant midterm win for the president. And: Is Donald Trump about to pour salt in open Republican wounds? He has a big announcement tomorrow even as more and more Republicans say Trump is to blame and this time they really, really mean it when they say the GOP must move on.

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How Democrats averted a midterms meltdown

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 14:32:37 -0000

Democrats clinched a majority in the Senate after Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto pulled ahead in the pivotal race. Now, all eyes are on Georgia where Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker face each other in a December runoff race. Meanwhile, control of the House remains a tossup with 20 seats still uncalled.

Plus, as some Republicans blame former President Trump for their midterm losses, potential 2024 challengers emerge.

And Gen Z in the House -- Maxwell Alejandro Frost makes history as the first member of Gen Z elected to Congress.

On today’s panel: Paul Kane of the Washington Post, CNN’s Eva McKend, Rachael Bade of Politico, CNN’s Melanie Zanona.

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Inside Politics update for November 9, 2022

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 20:21:20 -0000

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Candidates make their final appeals

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 18:23:17 -0000

With just one more day before the midterms, we bring you in-depth coverage of the critical races. Nothing less than truth, facts, logic, and reason is at stake. Plus: In an exclusive CNN interview, Kevin McCarthy, the man in line to replace Nancy Pelosi as House Speaker, outlines the Republican agenda. And: Donald Trump reminds McCarthy -- and every other Republican -- who's first in the GOP.

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Midterms countdown: 2 days to go

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 15:40:39 -0000

President Biden and former Presidents Obama and Trump all hit the campaign trail in Pennsylvania ahead of the state's critical Senate contest in what's shaping up to be one of the most hotly-contested midterm elections in recent memory. While Republicans are favored to win a majority in the House of Representatives, Senate control could come down to the Pennsylvania voters' pick for Senate.

Plus, Trump makes a not-so-subtle jab at FL Gov. DeSantis. Could these once-allies soon become 2024 rivals?

And after boosting his television career, Oprah makes it clear Dr. Mehmet Oz is not her favorite thing in Pennsylvania's Senate race.

On today’s panel: CNN’s David Chalian, CNN’s Nia-Malika Henderson, CNN’s Kasie Hunt and CNN’s Manu Raju.

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American economy keeps adding jobs

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:55:18 -0000

New numbers out today show the US economy remains quite strong overall as the country adds another 261,000 jobs in October. Wages are up again as well. But inflation is going up even faster. Plus: Oprah Winfrey helped make Dr. Oz a star, but she says if she lived in Pennsylvania, she'd vote for his senate opponent. And: Aides say Donald Trump could announce a 2024 presidential run as soon as 10 days from now. That won't stop the investigations, but it could change how they're managed.

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Biden: Democracy in mortal danger

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:39:38 -0000

"You must in this moment dig deep within yourself and recognize we can't take democracy for granted any longer," President Joe Biden said last night, citing ballots packed with Republican election deniers. He's making democracy the centerpiece of his midterm closing argument. Plus: The midterm map offers no safe zones for Democrats, as once-solid blue territory in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington State now looks ... not so solid. And: Are lawmakers safe? A congresswoman demands answers.

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Will midterms bring a big red wave?

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:41:25 -0000

Brand-new CNN poll numbers give us a final snapshot of the midterm climate, and it's beyond bleak for the Democrats. Plus: New CNN reporting on the behind the scenes battle between Mitch McConnell and Rick Scott over who should get more credit -- or more blame -- for how the Senate shakes out after the midterms. And: New, horrific details about the assailant who bludgeoned the Speaker of the House's husband until he was unconscious.

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Entering the final midterm sprint

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:33:44 -0000

In just seven days your votes will color in the midterm map. Follow the money and the big names and many of the critical races are jump balls. Plus: Court documents spell out in plain language an attacker's plan to hold the Speaker of the House hostage ... and to break her kneecaps as a message to Democrats. Yet some Republicans still find this somehow funny.

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A brutal beating, conspiracy fodder, and public denial

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:27:54 -0000

While Paul Pelosi recovers in the hospital, his attack is now the subject of ridiculous internet theories, and most Republicans bob and weave when you ask if their lies about the 2020 election and January 6th are fueling our toxic political climate. Plus: Eight days until your midterm verdict, we take a close look at three embattled House Democrats in Virginia. And: Is the Supreme Court about to wipe out Affirmative Action in higher education?

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America grapples with another act of political violence

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:41:53 -0000

After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul was brutally attacked by a man who broke into their San Francisco home wielding a hammer, the country is once again reflecting on the growing threats to elected officials and increasingly violent rhetoric. The 42-year-old suspect leaves a trail of social media posts claiming the 2020 election was stolen, Covid-19 conspiracies and anti-Semitic screeds. While Paul Pelosi is expected to make a full recovery, DHS warns there's an elevated threat of political violence around Election Day.

Plus, Barack Obama spent the weekend campaigning where Joe Biden can't. But can he really push vulnerable Democrats across the finish line?

And will Twitter's billionaire new owner allow Donald Trump's account to be restored?

On today’s panel: CNN’s Evan Perez, CNN Political Analyst Jonathan Martin, Heidi Pryzbyla of Politico, Ramesh Ponnuru of the National Review, CNN’s Harry Enten.

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Why was Paul Pelosi attacked?

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:26:01 -0000

Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was brazenly attacked with a hammer in his San Francisco home this morning. A male suspect, who's in custody, reportedly asked Paul, "Where is Nancy?," suggesting the Speaker -- who was in Washington -- may have been his actual target.

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The secret legal battle between Trump and the DOJ

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 19:49:33 -0000

As today's show began we'd just learned that former President Donald Trump's lawyers were in a DC courthouse in a secret dispute with the Justice Department stemming from that unprecedented FBI serving of search warrants at Mar-a-Lago. Plus: New CNN reporting shows millions of your tax dollars earmarked to protect election workers have not been spent.

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What will voters think of John Fetterman's debate performance?

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:44:04 -0000

While last night's debate between Pennsylvania senate candidates John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz produced obvious policy differences and plenty of fireworks, it was also an hour-long look at Fetterman's ongoing recovery from a stroke.

Plus: 13 days out from the midterms, President Biden tries another take at a closing message, announcing new steps he says will help ease the pain of inflation.

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Tight midterm races across the country

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:32:14 -0000

It’s the final two week sprint before the midterm elections with an upwards of 9 million pre-election ballots already cast. Republicans say they can retake the speaker’s gavel from Nancy Pelosi. Plus, progressives push Biden to pursue direct diplomacy with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Also, a look at a new book detailing the life and legacy of Ted Kennedy.

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What new polling numbers mean for midterms

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:39:07 -0000

Today's show begins with analysis of brand-new CNN polling numbers from three key battleground states: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Plus: Armed vigilantes in tactical gear are spotted patrolling a ballot drop box in Arizona. And: Liz Chaney vows that if Donald Trump testifies the Jan 6 committee won't let him turn it into a circus.

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GOP gains momentum in key midterm races

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:02:30 -0000

With just 2 weeks to go until Election Day, Republicans say they have the edge. We'll break down the biggest House, Senate, and governors' races. The GOP is making plays in House races in blue states like New York and Oregon, and candidates are gaining in Senate races where Democrats held big leads over the summer.

Plus, two longtime Trump reporters take us inside the former president's plans for his political future.

And fears of voter intimidation in Arizona where people dressed in tactical gear stood outside a ballot drop box site.

On today’s panel: Maggie Haberman of the New York Times, CNN’s Audie Cornish, Jonathan Swan of Axios and CNN’s Jeremy Diamond.

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Bannon banished to prison, pending appeal

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 18:06:03 -0000

Former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon gets four months behind bars for contempt of Congress but will remain free while an appeal plays out. Plus: With just 18 days remaining until the midterms, Inside Elections gives us a preview of its brand-new ratings for the House and Senate.

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UK in shock after Truss quits

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 17:50:52 -0000

Liz Truss resigns after just six weeks on the job, the shortest tenure for a prime minister in British history. We explore what caused her remarkable fall. Plus: President Biden hits the road again with just 19 days left in the midterm campaign. And: According to exclusive CNN reporting, Donald Trump's legal team is considering offering the FBI the chance to search Mar-a-Lago again.

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Biden seeks to lower gas prices ahead of midterms

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:12:10 -0000

President Biden taps the strategic petroleum reserve yet again in an effort to lower gas prices and show he's trying to ease Americans' pain at the pump. Plus: Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy gives a window into his agenda should Republicans take back the House. And: Russia declares martial law over four illegally annexed regions of Ukraine.

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Biden: Keep Dems in power and I'll protect abortion

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 17:25:28 -0000

Looking to change the midterm trajectory, President Biden promises new federal efforts to promote abortion rights, but he makes it clear he needs Democrats in charge of Congress to succeed. Plus: CNN exclusively obtains recordings from a new audio book in which, over the course of 20 interviews, Donald Trump brags about his nuclear button, says he respects Vladimir Putin, and more. And: Democracy is always on the ballot but this year is very different, as three Republicans who might win House seats were at Trump's January 6 rally.

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Russia unleashes deadline drone attacks in Kyiv

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:36:45 -0000

At least four people are killed in Kyiv after Russia deploys Iranian-made "kamikaze drones" to terrorize the city. Plus: Early voting opens in Georgia, where the battle between senate candidates Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker intensifies. And: Asked three times on CNN whether she'll accept the results of the midterm election, Arizona Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake refuses to answer.

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Will the January 6 subpoena mean accountability for Trump?

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 15:12:11 -0000

The January 6 Committee’s subpoena is the latest attempt at accountability for Donald Trump, after investigators presented hours of damning evidence over the course of six-months. But, with polling showing 67% of Republicans want Trump to run in 2024, and also that 61% believe the 2020 election was stolen, did the former president ultimately gain?

Plus, President Biden touts the Inflation Reduction Act during a rare multi-state trip, as rising prices threaten the Democrats ahead of the midterms.

And, Georgia Senate candidates Herschel Walker and Raphael Warnock spar over allegations Walker paid for an abortion.

Today’s panel: Susan Glasser of the New Yorker, Peter Baker of the New York Times, Republican strategist & pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson, Tolu Olorunnipa of the Washington Post and CNN’s Isaac Dovere.

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Trump responds to Jan 6 committee

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:56:15 -0000

Donald Trump issues one of his trademark non-answers after the January 6 House Committee reveals damning new evidence and votes to subpoena him. Plus: Dr. Oz gives a new interview and concedes his bedside manner with be more compassionate than his campaign rhetoric, admitting he'd never talk to his patients like he has to his senate opponent. And: What does a new election forecast tell us about the midterms?

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Inside Politics update for October 13, 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:04:42 -0000

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What the latest inflation numbers mean

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:36:41 -0000

New data released today shows the Producer Price Index, a closely watched barometer of inflation, rose faster than expected in September. That proof of persistent inflation comes just 27 days before we count midterm election votes. Plus: New poll numbers reveal Joe Biden's approval rating is up some but so are Americans' doubts about the economy. And: The January 6 committee is expected to argue at tomorrow's much-anticipated hearing that Donald Trump remains "a clear and present danger."

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What do latest jobs numbers mean for economy?

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 17:31:50 -0000

Hiring cooled some last month but was still quite strong. Is this new jobs report evidence the Fed can engineer a soft landing? And what impact could it have on the midterms? Plus: New reporting on growing alarm inside the Justice Department that Donald Trump might still be holding on to classified documents even after the FBI served that search warrant at his home. And: We go live to battleground Arizona the day after a heated senate debate. It's a race that could well determine the balance of power in Washington.

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How long can Putin's aerial assault continue?

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:38:59 -0000

Russia's all-out missile bombardment of Ukraine continues, prompting an emergency G7 meeting. We bring you a live report. Plus: Sparks fly in the Ohio US Senate debate between Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance. And: Big-name Republicans are in Georgia today to shore up Herschel Walker's scandal-ridden senate campaign.

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Russia pummels Ukraine after Crimea bridge attack

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:38:06 -0000

In retaliation for Saturday's explosion that damaged a vital Crimean bridge, Russia unleashes a missile barrage on Ukraine, obliterating infrastructure and forcing civilians to ride out the bombs in shelters. We get the latest from CNN's Fred Pleitgen in Kyiv. Plus: We're now just 29 days from the crucial midterm elections that will decide who controls the House and Senate. And: A Republican senator offers a racist take on crime.

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Abortion scandal rocks Herschel Walker's campaign

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 14:22:16 -0000

A woman says Georgia's GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker paid for her 2009 abortion and then asked her to terminate a second pregnancy two years later. Walker has denied the allegations and supports a total abortion ban. The latest revelations threaten to derail his Senate bid and Republican hopes of retaking the Senate majority.

Plus, new CNN polling in critical battleground states set the stage for November.

And will President Biden's initial steps towards decriminalizing marijuana energize Democratic voters ahead of the midterms?

On today’s panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, Astead Herndon of the New York Times, Laura Barron Lopez of PBS NewsHour, CNN’s David Chalian, Deuel Ross of the NAACP.

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New poll: multiple Senate races too close to call

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:56:07 -0000

Brand new CNN poll numbers show remarkably close midterm contests in two critical battleground states. Plus: Unfathomable horror in Thailand, where an attacker used a gun and knife to murder at least 24 children while they slept. And: Another new claim against Herschel Walker.

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Historic flight sends first Native American woman to space

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 18:16:14 -0000

Today's show begins just moments before SpaceX and NASA launched a crew of astronauts to the International Space Station, including Mission Commander Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman ever to travel to space. We bring you live coverage from the Kennedy Space Center.

Also on today's show: Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker vehemently denies he paid for a woman's abortion back in 2009, but many Republicans reportedly knew about these accusations months ago but chose to ignore them.

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Did Herschel Walker pay for an abortion?

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 17:22:51 -0000

New reporting has turned up receipts that show Georgia Republican senate nominee Herschel Walker -- a Christian values candidate -- paid for a woman's abortion back in 2009. Walker calls the accusation a "flat-out lie." Plus: New pictures from the front lines in Ukraine show massive losses for Moscow. And: Prosecutors today play a secret recording of a November 2020 meeting in the sedition case against five Oath Keepers on trial for plotting to block the peaceful transfer of power.

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Dropping into a disaster zone

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:24:52 -0000

President Biden is on his way to Puerto Rico to get an up-close look at hurricane destruction and to promise $60 million in new rebuilding money. On Wednesday he'll visit Florida for a first look at Ian's wrath. Plus: Donald Trump's weekend included more election lies, threatening Mitch McConnell, and a racist smear of McConnell's wife. And: A critical January 6 trial opens today with four lieutenants of the Oath Keepers charged with seditious conspiracy, a charge not prosecuted in half a century.

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Ian’s death toll rises to 67 as Florida struggles to rebuild

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:48:37 -0000

Hurricane Ian is one of the biggest storms ever to hit Florida as it leaves neighborhoods decimated, homes flattened, and lives ruined. Repairing the state will be one of the biggest tests yet for its ambitious governor. Then, with his lead narrowing in Pennsylvania, can Democratic Senate nominee John Fetterman fight off attacks that he is soft on crime? Plus, Ginni Thomas tells the January 6th select committee she still thinks the election was stolen as American's trust in the judiciary plummets to historic lows.

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SC braces for Ian after storm decimates FL

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:34:30 -0000

Over 6.2 million people are under a hurricane warning as Ian accelerates toward South Carolina. Meanwhile, Florida is still trying to comprehend the storm's toll. We begin our extensive coverage with a live report from Miguel Marquez in Charleston, SC.

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Stunning scenes of devastation in Florida

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:34:32 -0000

Tropical Storm Ian is intensifying again after leaving Florida scarred and soaked. Millions of people are under a flood advisory and without electricity. The scale of destruction is hard to comprehend. Emergency responders are working through a backlog of calls for help. We begin today's show with a live report from Fort Myers, where the storm submerged entire city blocks.

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No time left to run for Florida's Gulf Coast

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:23:20 -0000

As today's episode begins, Hurricane Ian's eyewall is coming ashore and is expected to hit land as a Category 4. The Gulf Coast could experience a record-shattering storm surge as high as 18 feet, and the entire state faces flash flooding. We bring you live reports from multiple correspondents on the ground, beginning with Bill Weir.

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Ian sets its sights on Florida

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:47:55 -0000

After slamming into Cuba, Hurricane Ian is expected to gain strength as it heads toward Florida's west coast. Local officials are urging people to evacuate. Plus: A documentary film crew captures Roger Stone openly calling for insurrection day violence. And: One Democratic congresswoman says what happens in two Pennsylvania districts will tell us everything about which party will control the House next year.

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A monster prepares to attack Florida

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:38:34 -0000

Hurricane Ian rapidly intensifies and may turn into a Category 3 (or higher) storm in the next 24 hours. Florida prepares for a direct hit. Plus: CNN identifies the man on the receiving end of a mysterious nine-second call from the White House switchboard in the middle of the insurrection. And: Republican Mehmet Oz says his senate rival, Democrat John Fetterman, needs to release his medical records.

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Will Trump's legal peril jeopardize his hold over the GOP?

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:14:02 -0000

Former President Trump is facing major legal developments on two fronts. New York's Attorney General announced a lawsuit alleging Trump's business empire was built on years of grift and fraud. Also this week: A federal appeals court allowed the Justice Department to continue its probe of classified documents seized at Mar a Lago.

Plus, brand new CNN reporting takes us inside President Biden's 2024 decision.

And if the GOP takes the House, will the focus be on legislation or investigations?

On today’s panel: CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times, Molly Ball of Time Magazine, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, CNN’s Isaac Dovere.

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Trump's secret court fight to thwart Jan 6 investigation

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:46:13 -0000

Today we bring you new and exclusive CNN reporting on the Trump team's legal right to keep witnesses from sharing what they know with the federal grand jury. Plus: President Biden re-enters the midterm spotlight with a big bet that putting abortion front and center is the path to Democrats staying in power. And: Russia badgers Ukrainians into sham referendums as it tries to silence dissent at home.

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Two major legal setbacks for Donald Trump

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:21:45 -0000

Trump legal setback #1: A federal appeals court unanimously dismisses the former president's arguments and tells the Justice Department it can move forward with its classified documents probe. Trump legal setback #2: A new civil action details a decade of alleged Trump lies and business fraud. Plus: 1,300+ Russians wind up in handcuffs after protesting Vladimir Putin's decision to call up more troops and plunge Russia deeper into war in Ukraine. And: Democrats are now struggling on Capitol Hill to secure enough votes for legislation to provide more funding for police.

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'The art of the steal'

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:00:11 -0000

Today's show begins just after New York Attorney General Letitia James outlined a nearly 300-page civil lawsuit filed against Donald Trump, alleging the former president enriched himself by grossly inflating asset values in a years-long scheme, potentially breaking laws. We have it all covered for you in this episode of Inside Politics.

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Trump's legal team admits he may be indicted

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:41:08 -0000

Lawyers for the Justice Department and Donald Trump are back in court today in the ongoing battle over the Mar-a-Lago raid. This follows a big admission from Team Trump that the former president may be indicted. Plus: Hurricane Fiona tears through Puerto Rico, plunging millions into a nightmare without power, without water, and with no idea when help will arrive. And: Florida spends more money so its Republican governor can make a midterm immigration point as a Texas sheriff makes him the target of an investigation.

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Inside Politics update for September 19, 2022

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 19:26:16 -0000

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Why Republican governors are sending migrants to Democratic-run cities

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 15:35:53 -0000

Over the past few months, Republican governors have shipped at least 10,000 migrants to northern cities like Washington D.C., Chicago and New York City. Then, on Wednesday about 50 migrants arrived to Martha's Vineyard after Florida's Ron DeSantis chartered a flight to the island. Democrats say it's a cynical political ploy -- but Republican leaders warn this is just the beginning.

Plus, can some GOP candidates soften their edges and appeal beyond their base

And why Democrats are gleeful after Senator Lindsey Graham's calls for a federal abortion ban.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez, Hans Nichols of Axios, CNN’s Kasie Hunt, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report, Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press.

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Trump gets the delay he wanted

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 17:27:27 -0000

A federal judge sides with Donald Trump to review material recovered at Mar-a-Lago. And the special master will get much more time than the DOJ would like. The judge also tosses a legal curve ball questioning if the government can decide just what is classified. Plus: Brand new CNN reporting about Nancy Pelosi's future. And: Migrants are stuck in the middle of big immigration fight between Republican governors and the Democratic White House.

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Crisis averted. Migrant stunts. Mega meeting.

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 18:07:53 -0000

The Biden White House keeps the trains running and staves off a supply chain nightmare. Plus: Florida's governor flies two planes of migrants to Martha's Vineyard, while Texas drops off busloads of migrants in front of the vice president's house. And: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet for the first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Inside Politics update for September 13, 2022

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 17:18:55 -0000

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King Charles feels 'weight of history'

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 17:55:01 -0000

Charles delivers his first speech as king to parliament and leads an emotional procession in Scotland as his mother's body is moved to St. John's cathedral. Plus: A turning point in Ukraine, as its forces retake huge of territory in the Kharkiv region. But Russia is already striking back. And: Primary season ends Tuesday, opening an eight-week sprint to election day. We break down the midterm fight for control of Congress.

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Inside Politics update for September 8, 2022

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:36:31 -0000

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Why were nuclear secrets in Donald Trump's home?

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:35:53 -0000

New reporting says the former President Trump kept a document at Mar-a-Lago that was so classified only a handful of officials in the entire government can view it. Plus: Massachusetts Republicans nominate a MAGA candidate for governor, offering more proof as this primary season wears down that Trumpism is wiping away a more moderate republican brand. And: President Biden welcomes Barack and Michelle Obama back to the White House for the unveiling of their official portraits -- their first joint return since they left in 2017.

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Biden's high-wire challenge

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 17:24:36 -0000

Joe Biden is huddling with his cabinet this afternoon as he tries to navigate a delicate balancing act: tackling a big to-do list while defying midterm election history. Can he pull it off? Plus: Donald Trump scores a big legal win as a federal judge demands a review of the documents the FBI seized at Mar-a-Lago. We examine how that process will work and how long it will take. And: It's day one on the job for Britain's new leader. Can Liz Truss rescue her country's economy from free fall?

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Trump gets his 'special master'

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:40:26 -0000

As today's show begins a federal judge grants Donald Trump's request for a third party to review the material the FBI took under search warrant from his Mar-a-Lago home. CNN Senior Justice Correspondent Evan Perez explains what the decision means. Plus: The midterm sprint starts now, as Joe Biden heads to Wisconsin and then Pennsylvania, where critical midterm battles for senator and government are being waged. And: Labor Day brings another brutal reminder of climate consequences, with 50 million Americans under heat advisories and 80 million under flood watches.

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Democrats make 2022 a choice between democracy and Donald Trump

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:09:37 -0000

In 65 days, Americans will decide who controls Congress and top leadership in the states. President Biden says this year, democracy is on the ballot. Republicans argue the midterms will be a judgment on the last two years of Democratic control of Washington. Plus, new details about the highly sensitive documents recovered at Mar-a-Lago. Is the widening probe dimming Trump's 2024 ambitions? And why labor leaders say Biden is the most pro-union president since FDR.

On today’s panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, Zolan Kanno Youngs of the New York Times, Chris Cadelago of Politico and CNN’s Gabby Orr.

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Unsealed: what the FBI seized from Mar-a-Lago

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 18:29:42 -0000

Today the inventory of what federal investigators seized during their raid on Donald Trump's Florida home was unsealed. It includes dozens of empty folders marked "classified." Plus: We analyze the latest jobs report, which shows another 315,000 jobs were added to the economy in August. And: President Biden outlines his midterm choice: democracy and tolerance vs. letting Donald Trump and his allies smother the American experiment.

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Yet another round in DOJ vs. DJT fight

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 17:39:46 -0000

The legal battle between the Justice Department and Donald Trump over sensitive government documents seized from Mar-a-Lago resumes in court today. We bring you the latest. Plus: Joe Biden will use a prime-time national address tonight to warn that Republicans are actively working to undermine American democracy. And: Sarah Palin loses in her comeback attempt as Alaska sends a Democrat to the House for the first time in 50 years.

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DOJ doubles down on Trump's 'special master' request

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:50:21 -0000

Government lawyers file a late-night response in the Mar-a-Lago docs dispute, alleging he and his people concealed sensitive records, his lawyers outright lied, and the former president's team likely tried to obstruct justice. Plus: New CNN reporting indicates Trump's legal troubles are pushing him to rethink when and how to announce his 2024 plan. And: The latest on the increasingly dire public health emergency in Jackson, Mississippi, which now has no running water.

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Biden: Why won't Republicans ban assault weapons?

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:30:06 -0000

Joe Biden enters the campaign fray today as he travels to Pennsylvania for a planned speech on gun violence. The president will suggest Republicans have little standing to talk tough on crime if they keep bowing to the gun lobby. Plus: The government's response to a federal judge over the Mar-a-Lago search is due today. Prosecutors hope to make the case that they were careful and that there's no need for a special master to sort through the documents the FBI seized. And: A noteworthy MAGA makeover, as a CNN review details how the election denier running for the senate in Arizona scrubbed his website to erase a lie that the 2020 election was stolen.

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Trump's docs debacle spurs national security gut check

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 17:40:05 -0000

The US intelligence chief tells congress a review is under way to determine the national security impact of keeping top-secret documents at Mar-a-Lago. Plus, nuclear watchdogs get access to a Ukrainian power plant caught in the crossfire. And, Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan sparks a new midterm campaign brawl.

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Affidavit reveals Trump kept highly classified documents at Mar-a-Lago

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:20:31 -0000

A newly unsealed affidavit shows former President Trump held onto boxes of classified documents, and the FBI had reason to believe he could be obstructing their investigation. The search warrant itself was based on the 15 boxes of documents Trump handed over to the National Archives in January. Those included 184 documents with classification, including some that may have put US informants abroad at risk.

Plus, why Republicans are readjusting their midterms outlook as campaigning heats up.

And how a campaign promise became a financial reality for millions of Americans after President Biden announced his student debt forgiveness plan.

On today’s panel: Alex Burns of the New York Times, Yasmeen Abutaleb of the Washington Post, CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post.

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Inside Politics update for August 26, 2022

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 18:41:20 -0000

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What’s next in fight over Mar-a-Lago search affidavit

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 17:59:56 -0000

The Justice Department submits its proposal for redacting the Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit, as the legal fight to bring more transparency into the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home continues. But the fight will mostly take place in secret. Plus: President Biden runs into second-guessing over his plan to cancel some student loan debut. And: Rain submerges entire towns in the south.

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Momentum? Or just a moment?

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:50:45 -0000

Democrats say a win in New York proves abortion is on the ballot in November. Plus: President Biden follows through on a core campaign pledge by wiping away thousands of dollars in student loan debt. And: Russia's war on Ukraine turns six months old today and remains locked in a bloody stalemate.

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New developments in Mar-a-Lago docs debacle

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:00:58 -0000

Today we learned the National Archives retrieved more than 100 classified documents from Mar-a-Lago back in January, including materials marked as Sensitive Compartmented Information, meaning they must be viewed in a secure government facility. Meanwhile, the former president's legal team has requested a 'special master' -- a third-party attorney -- review the docs. Former prosecutor Elliott Williams joins CNN correspondents Evan Perez and Phil Mattingly to discuss these latest developments.

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Judge delivers rebuke of Donald Trump

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:51:57 -0000

"The facts are reliable." Those words came from Judge Bruce Reinhart in a new court order this morning which makes clear he views the affidavit used to justify the unprecedented search of Mar-a-Lago as iron clad. Plus: Big-name Republicans spent the weekend testing the 2024 waters. And: The Biden White House faces a critical decision on student loans.

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Trump's grip over the GOP tightens despite legal peril

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:20:21 -0000

Former President Donald Trump is facing legal threats in Florida, Georgia, Washington, D.C. and New York, but that hasn't threatened his grip on the GOP. He's succeeded in defeating nearly every Republican who has openly opposed him and voted to impeach him. Liz Cheney's landslide loss last Tuesday was the exclamation point.

Plus, Ron DeSantis hits the road to spread his brand of culture war politics. Will he take this fight to the White House?

And two Democratic titans of New York City politics face off in a marquee primary race on Tuesday.

On today’s panel: Maggie Haberman of the New York Times, CNN’s Audie Cornish, Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast and CNN’s Elliot Williams.

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New deadline, new legal worry in Trump world

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:23:17 -0000

Specifics for an unsealed document up the odds Donald Trump is now the subject of a federal investigation. Plus: A midterm alarm bell from the man who wants to run the Senate. And: The GOP unleashes a new scare tactic, saying the planned hiring of thousands of new IRS agents will result in strike forces and SWAT teams hunting you down.

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The battle over the Mar-a-Lago affidavit

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 17:23:08 -0000

A courtroom fight is brewing over whether to make public that sealed affidavit the FBI used to justify its search warrant for Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. Plus: A key Senate race moves towards the Democrats. And: Housing slides into a recession, but there is more good news on gas prices.

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Pence makes waves

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 17:57:26 -0000

Former VP Mike Pence reacts to the unprecedented FBI search of Mar-a-Lago and signals he wouldn't automatically say no to testifying in front of the January 6 committee. Plus: It's Rudy Giuliani's day of reckoning. And: Liz Chaney loses her job in a landslide.

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More clues about what the FBI found at Mar-a-Lago

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 18:00:01 -0000

A Justice Department court filing mentions highly classified materials the FBI recovered at Donald Trump's Florida resort, but the DOJ says some key details need to be kept secret to protect the integrity of their investigation. Plus: Today marks a signature achievement for President Biden as he signs a major health, climate and tax bill. And: Liz Chaney is the face of the Republican resistance to Trump. Today Wyoming voters decide if that will cost her her seat in Congress.

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New details emerge about Mar-a-Lago search

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 17:31:35 -0000

We begin today's show with new reporting on the FBI's search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago: A Trump lawyer signed a letter back in June promising there were no more classified papers. Plus: On the one-year anniversary of the fall of Afghanistan, we bring you a live report from Kabul. And: Liz Cheney faces the voters amid giant questions about the future.

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FBI seizes "top secret" documents from Mar-a-Lago

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 13:57:17 -0000

An unsealed warrant unveils an investigation into multiple alleged criminal acts connected to former President Trump. Federal agents took 11 sets of documents from Mar-a-Lago home, including some labeled "top secret." Now, Republicans are rallying around Trump and attacking the FBI.

Plus, Liz Cheney faces near-certain defeat in her primary on Tuesday, but does she have ambitions for a higher office?

And Democrats celebrate a string of major legislative wins. They have three months to sell their accomplishments to voters ahead of the midterms.

On today’s panel: Leigh Ann Caldwell of the Washington Post, Mario Parker of Bloomberg News, Laura Barron Lopez of PBS NewsHour, CNN’s Isaac Dovere, CNN’s Katelyn Polantz.

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Trump playing the warrant game

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:03:43 -0000

We should soon see the warrant used to search Mar-a-Lago as well as the list of items the FBI seized at Donald Trump's Florida home. The former president now says he's fine with making the warrant public. But he changed his tune because of a bold move by the Justice Department. Plus: The House is voting on final passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. And: The CDC says so long to social distancing.

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Does the FBI have eyes inside Trump world?

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:30:41 -0000

New reporting suggests a tip about classified material at Mar-a-Lago led to the dramatic search warrant served at former President Donald Trump's home. Plus: CNN learned today that federal investigators had already served a grand jury subpoena back in June at Mar-a-Lago and took away sensitive national security documents. And: A milestone at the pump, as the average price for a gallon of gas dips below $4.00 for the first time since March.

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Trump pleads the fifth

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:05:59 -0000

Former President Donald Trump, under oath in the New York probe of his finances, declines to answer questions and invokes his right against self-incrimination. Plus: The Justice Department unveils criminal charges against Iran's special forces for allegedly trying to murder former Trump national security advisor John Bolton. And: Is inflation finally cooling off? A key metric says prices held steady last month, perhaps a sign inflation has peaked.

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American history at Mar-a-Lago

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:29:52 -0000

The FBI takes the unprecedented step of searching a former president's home, combing through Donald Trump's resort for classified documents. Plus: A bipartisan win for Joe Biden as the president puts pen to paper on a law he says will boost American manufacturing and provide more jobs. And: As important primaries get underway in four states, a new ad surfaces in Georgia touting accusations of abuse against the Republican nominee, Herschel Walker.

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Glaring legal spotlight on Donald Trump

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:56:33 -0000

New reporting confirms the sweeping Justice Department probe into the insurrection goes all the way to the White House. Plus: The Fed is all but certain to jack up interest rates today just as new numbers on housing and what we're buying spell more economic trouble. And: President Biden ends his isolation after testing negative for Covid.

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Senate comes through for Biden

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:30:05 -0000

This weekend's 51-50 Senate vote -- VP Harris cast the tiebreaker -- put Joe Biden tantalizingly close to giant wins on climate, health care and taxes, with major consequences on policy and politics. Plus: After being cleared to travel following his Covid bouts, the President heads to Kentucky, pledging the federal government will help the state recover from disastrous and deadly flooding. And: A new picture shows a photo of a toilet stuffed with Trump White House documents.

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Senate Democrats on the verge of passing climate and tax bill

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:05:36 -0000

Weeks after Joe Manchin seemingly killed the Democrats' legislative agenda, Senate Democrats are poised to pass their sweeping climate and tax bill by a party line vote Sunday afternoon. It comes after Manchin and Schumer negotiated a new bill, largely in secrecy. It includes billions for top climate priorities, lowers prescription drug prices and taxes corporations.

Plus, as red states push to pass abortion bans, Kansas voters enthusiastically backed abortion rights. What does that tell us about November?

And, as election-deniers win key races, lawmakers who voted to impeach former President Trump are losing.

On today’s panel: Molly Ball of Time Magazine, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, CNN’s Harry Enten and Marianne LeVine of Politico.

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Behind the blockbuster July jobs report

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:56:09 -0000

Despite the Fed's efforts to slow the economy, another 528,000 Americans were hired last month as the unemployment rate hit a 50-year low. Plus: Kyrsten Sinema says yes to Biden's big economic and climate package. We go inside the negotiations. And: In a CNN exclusive, sources tell us Donald Trump's legal team is now talking to the Justice Department, signaling there's a big and ugly fight coming over what the former president can shield from federal investigators.

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Brittney Griner gets 9-year sentence. Now what?

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 18:20:30 -0000

A Russian judge finds Brittney Griner guilty of drug smuggling and sentences the WNBA superstar to nine years in Russian prison. The judge rules Griner acted deliberately when she tried to carry cannabis cartridges into the country. The stiff sentence adds urgency to a diplomatic stalemate between Moscow and Washington over a potential prisoner trade. CNN's Kylie Atwood, Jeremy Diamond, and Fred Pleitgen join John King to bring you the latest.

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What did we learn from Tuesday's primaries?

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 17:37:03 -0000

Of the five states that held important primaries yesterday, Kansas delivered the loudest message, as voters there rejected an effort by anti-abortion groups to change the state's constitution. And the dramatic voter turnout gives Democrats hope that anger at the Supreme Court will give them a midterm boost. Plus: The Justice Department marks a new phase of its investigation into Donald Trump as it subpoenas former White House counsel Pat Cipollone. And: China responds to Nancy Pelosi's defiance by dispatching 27 war planes into Taiwan's airspace.

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Pelosi in Taiwan: high stakes, high danger

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:42:54 -0000

Our top story today is Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's very public and defiant trip to Taiwan. The reaction from China: "Those who play with fire will perish from it." Plus: the latest reaction to the US drone strike that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri. And: five states hold primaries today in yet another midterm test of Donald Trump's brand.

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Death and devastation in Kentucky

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:32:05 -0000

More heavy rain is expected tonight in Kentucky, which will only add to the already historic and destructive flooding that has killed at least 30 people. The governor says they'll "be finding bodies for weeks." Plus: Primaries tomorrow will test the new politics of abortion and the belief among Democrats that a horrible political climate is improving some. And: Multiple officials tell CNN Nancy Pelosi will indeed visit Taiwan despite dramatic warnings from China.

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CNN poll: 64% of Americans believe the U.S. is in a recession

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:00:19 -0000

Although the U.S. is not yet technically in a recession until the National Bureau of Economic Research says so, does the definition of the term "recession" matter to Americans?

Plus, fellow Democrats are now praising Senator Joe Manchin for reviving the party's plan to fight climate change and cut health care costs in a $739 billion plan dubbed the "inflation reduction act," but Senator Kyrsten Sinema hasn't weighed in.

And, there are fresh signs that the Department of Justice is looking into Donald Trump's role as part of their criminal probe into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

On today's panel: Associated Press White House Reporter Seung Min Kim, CNN White House Correspondent MJ Lee, New York Times Senior Political Correspondent Jonathan Martin, Punchbowl News co-founder John Bresnahan, and CNN Senior Crime and Justice Reporter Katelyn Polantz.

Hosted by CNN's Manu Raju.

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More missing Jan 6 texts, more witnesses cooperating

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:03:50 -0000

The Washington Post reports there's yet another batch of missing text messages related to the insurrection. Meanwhile, more key witnesses are said to be cooperating in the investigation. Plus: Biden scores a big legislative win as hopes suddenly soar for a deal to pass significant climate and health care changes. And: Pelosi leaves for Asia. Will she visit Taiwan? And if she does, how will China react?

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US economy shrinks ... again

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:23:38 -0000

Another bad economic number stirs more talk about a recession. Plus: a big breakthrough on the Biden agenda. And: a new effort to form a viable third party.

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Former Pence chief of staff testifies to Justice Dept.

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 17:56:36 -0000

A federal grand jury investigating the insurrection hears from its highest profile witness, Mike Pence's former chief of staff Marc Short. Plus: more evidence of an economic funk, as new data shows American consumers are getting even more pessimistic. And: a split-screen day for Republicans, with both Trump and Pence in Washington. Their competing speeches put their rift in the wrestling match for control of the Republican party front and center.

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Giant week for American economy

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 17:58:36 -0000

Today we preview critical new data on US consumer confidence and the GDP arriving this week. The Biden White House is waiving off recession talk, but most Americans are feeling punished by inflation. Plus: the Jan 6 committee releases new video showing the depth of Donald Trump's hesitation to condemn the Capitol rioters. And: a pair of new warnings about China.

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January 6 Committee finds Trump refused to act as mob attacked Capitol

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:59:52 -0000

Rep. Liz Cheney asks American voters to ask themselves if Trump “deserves power again”, following the details the January 6 Committee has publicly shared of a president obsessed with overturning the 2020 election, culminating in a violent mob he did nothing to stop.

Plus, The White House says it’s business as usual despite President Biden’s Covid diagnosis.

And, the reversal of Roe v. Wade renews calls for federal gay marriage protections.

On today’s panel: Axios Political Reporter Hans Nichols, CNN White House Correspondent Jeremy Diamond, WAPO Congressional Reporter Marianna Sotomayor, CNN Chief National Affairs Analyst Kasie Hunt, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Lena Wen.

Hosted by Manu Raju.

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Trump's insurrection day depravity

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:47:17 -0000

In last night's primetime January 6th committee hearing, witnesses laid out in full, awful detail the depths of Donald Trump's negligence on that fateful day. Plus, the jury takes the Steve Bannon case after a wild day of final court arguments. And, the White House physician says the president is doing better one day into his fight with Covid-19.

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White House scrambles after Biden tests positive

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:30:14 -0000

Not long before today's show began, we learned that President Joe Biden had tested positive for Covid-19. The White House physician says the 79-year-old is experiencing very mild symptoms: a runny nose and a dry cough. The president will isolate and work remotely until he tests negative. And he has already taken the antiviral medication, Paxlovid. Our coverage begins with CNN White House correspondent MJ Lee.

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Secret Service raises eyebrows with Jan 6 committee

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:43:41 -0000

There are new credibility questions for the Secret Service. The agency is alarming the January 6 panel by turning over just a single text message in response to a subpoena. Plus, a house vote puts same-sex marriage one step closer to becoming federal law. And, can Democrat Tim Ryan turn Ohio blue again?

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CNN poll shows electorate divided ... and depressed

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:06:35 -0000

Brand new CNN polling reveals US voters are evenly split between the two major parties. Our CNN political director David Chalian breaks it all down for us. Plus, we bring you new and important reporting on the January 6 panel's primetime witness list. And, Democrats push the MAGA candidate in a Trump v. establishment battle in Maryland.

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Uvalde report cites law enforcement's 'lackadaisical approach'

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:38:53 -0000

New body camera footage from the Uvalde school massacre shows confusion over who was in charge at the scene and shocking moments of inaction by police. Meanwhile, a new report on the shooting outlines a series of failures by multiple law enforcement agencies, describing "an overall lackadaisical approach" by authorities on the scene.

Also on today's show: Steve Bannon walks into court for day one of his trial for contempt of Congress ... Bernie Sanders says Joe Manchin is betraying both his president and his party.

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Joe Manchin pulls the plug on Biden's domestic agenda

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 13:50:08 -0000

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says he can't support his party's climate and tax plan, instead calling for a slimmer bill to lower prescription drug prices and shore up ACA subsidies. Democrats are furious with him, but President Biden says it's time to stop negotiating and take the deal.

Plus, as the January 6 committee gears up for what could be its final hearing, ex-President Trump says he's decided whether to run in 2024 -- he just isn't sure when he'll announce it.

And Democrats are losing working-class voters. Is it too late to stop the bleeding?

On today’s panel: Tamara Keith of NPR, CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, CNN’s Gabby Orr, Seung Min Kim of the Associated Press, Ruy Teixeira of AEI.

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Biden's big day with MBS

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:49:59 -0000

President Biden meets face-to-face with the leader of a country he once promised to make a "pariah." Plus, the Secret Service says it was a mistake, not cover-up, that's responsible for January 6th texts to be deleted. And, Democrats deal with another family feud as Joe Manchin says no to new climate initiatives and higher taxes on the wealthy.

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Smoke, ash, fear ... and death

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:55:30 -0000

As today's episode begins, crews are still digging through the rubble in central Ukraine after a Russian cruise missile kills at least 22. We take you there live. Plus, we explore the inflation blame game, as more Democrats are saying the Biden White House is making things worse. And, Steve Bannon will go on trial next week after a federal judge rejects his argument that he can't get an impartial jury right now.

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The Jan 6 committee's remarkable roadmap

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 17:38:14 -0000

The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection stitches together a sprawling tapestry of evidence that demonstrates the way Donald Trump summoned the mob to Washington. Now the committee says Trump tried to dial up a potential witness. Plus, inflation hits another 40-year high. Groceries, gas, electricity and rent all way up. And, as President Biden lands in the Middle East there are already signs his big objective to broker a historic defense partnership is off to a rocky start.

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Bannon's big about-face

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:42:54 -0000

MAGA provocateur Steve Bannon now says he'll testify in front of the January 6 committee. However, prosecutors call his move a last-minute charade. At the committee's next public hearing tomorrow, they promise to Venn diagram the overlap between the far-right rioters and Donald Trump's inner circle. Plus: prices at the pump are going down as President Biden heads off for a consequential middle east trip. His itinerary includes meeting with the man he once vowed to make a "pariah."

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Ex-WH Counsel speaks with Jan. 6 committee for nearly 8 hours

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 14:06:32 -0000

Former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone testified under oath and behind closed doors for nearly 8 hours Friday. Sources close to the January 6 committee say he provided new information and corroborated key testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson. Cipollone could be the most important witness in the sprawling probe and the committee says they'll play clips of his interview at upcoming public hearings.

Plus, tensions between the White House and Democratic activists reach their boiling point.

And he once called Saudi Arabia's leaders a "pariah". Why President Biden is paying the kingdom a visit this week.

On today’s panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, CNN’s Ryan Nobles, CNN’s Eva McKend, Jordan Fabian of Bloomberg News, Meridith McGraw of Politico, Susan Glasser of the New Yorker.

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Abe assassination shocks Japan

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 17:54:21 -0000

Japan is mourning the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after he was shot during a campaign speech. Police quickly arrested a 41-year-old man who confessed to using a homemade weapon to carry out the assassination. Abe, the longest-serving Japanese prime minister in history, stepped down as leader in 2020, citing health reasons.

Also in today's show: Biden signs executive order to safeguard abortion rights in the wake of the Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade.

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A Conservative Party mutiny in the UK

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:34:52 -0000

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson decides to resign after nearly 60 Conservative Party members quit their cabinet posts. Plus: WNBA superstar Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia. And: The former FBI director and his top deputy say they were both audited by Donald Trump's IRS after they angered the then-president.

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Parade shooting suspect considered 2nd attack

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:34:57 -0000

Today's episode begins just after a press conference where Highland Park officials provided chilling new details about the July 4th parade shooting, including the revelation that the shooter drove to Wisconsin and considered carrying out another attack with a second rifle in his car. Robert Crimo III, who voluntarily confessed to the attack, now faces seven first degree murder charges and will be held without bond. CNN law enforcement correspondent Josh Campbell begins our extensive coverage of this tragic story.

Also on today's show: Pat Cipollone agrees to interview with Jan 6 committee.

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Chilling details emerge about Highland Park shooting

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:03:52 -0000

As today's show begins we're awaiting an update from law enforcement in the suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, where yesterday yet another deranged person with a gun proved again that in the United States, nowhere -- and no day -- is safe. Police say the gunman fired a high-powered rifle from a rooftop into a crowd at a Fourth of July event, killing six and injuring dozens more. The Highland Park mayor says the shooter bought the gun legally, despite a growing body of online evidence of disturbing posts from this man fantasizing about carnage and carrying out attacks and even suicide by cop. "I just need to do it. It is my destiny," the suspect says in one of those posts. A former big-city police commissioner and former FBI agent join the show to discuss.

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4th of July inflection point for Joe Biden

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:44:14 -0000

As President Biden celebrates America's independence at the White House, just about everything associated with today's holiday -- burgers, hot dogs, road trips, flights -- is more expensive, each a reminder of the country's economic hangovers. Plus: the Jan 6 committee says more people have come forward since Cassidy Hutchinson's blockbuster testimony. And: a July 4th ad war, as California's governor is taking out airtime on Fox news telling Florida residents their governor, Ron DeSantis, has America all wrong.

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Trump could launch his 2024 campaign this month

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 14:24:50 -0000

Former President Trump may not wait until after the midterm elections to announce a bid for the White House. Sources tell CNN he could officially launch his campaign this month, even as bombshell new testimony is shedding new light on his role in the Capitol insurrection.

Plus, overturning Roe, rolling back EPA regulations and narrowing the separation of church and state: the new era of this conservative Supreme Court is just beginning.

And why California Governor Gavin Newsom is running ads in Florida on July 4.

On today’s panel: Christopher Cadelago of Politico, Laura Barron Lopez of PBS NewsHour, Jonathan Swan of Axios, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, Camila DeChalus of Insider, CNN’s Ariane de Vogue, CNN’s Jill Dougherty.

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Is a former Trump lawyer funding extremists?

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:45:25 -0000

The Justice Department asks a judge to reveal who's paying lawyers representing members of the Oath Keepers, and if that person is former Trump attorney and conspiracy peddler Sydney Powell. Plus: the president huddles with Democrat governors who struggle to protect abortion rights in a world without Roe. And: scary insights into slices of the country that believe the government is corrupt, elections are rigged and that people who hold different political views are bullies.

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Another historic day at the Supreme Court

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 17:59:18 -0000

Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in today, the first black woman to serve on the nation's highest court. This historic event comes on the same day the court issues two more big rulings: one tying the Biden administration's hands in the climate change fight, the other clearing the way for the White House to end a controversial pandemic-era Trump administration border policy. We have all that and much more covered in today's show.

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Inside Politics update for June 28, 2022

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0000

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Two Americas after Dobbs erases Roe

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:55:54 -0000

Friday's historic Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has immediately divided the country into places where abortion is legal and places where it is not, leaving millions of women in limbo. And today yields another 6-3 decision that reaffirms the new court math and pulls the country to the right. Plus: Ukraine's leader tells a big international summit -- including his US counterpart -- he wants the conflict with Russia to end this year. To do that, President Zelensky says he needs more weapons, and for the west, to starve Russia of oil money. And: A Sunday shopping trip turns into a political assault as video catches a supermarket worker slapping Rudy Giuliani in the back.

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11 states immediately ban abortions after Roe ruling

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:03:08 -0000

11 states have already effectively banned abortions after the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade leaves the nation more divided than ever. How will it transform America and will it be a rallying cry for the Democrats in the fall?

Plus, Trump's power play - new details emerge on how his pressure campaign to stay in power at all costs nearly worked, pushing the country to the brink. The system held, but will it hold again?

And, President Biden signs the first major anti-gun violence bill in decades.

On today’s panel: NPR White House Correspondent Asma Khalid, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju, NPR National Correspondent Sarah McCammon, Leigh Ann Caldwell of the Washington Post, CNN Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic, CNN Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero.

Hosted by Abby Phillip.

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Historic day as SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:56:44 -0000

The Constitutional right to an abortion is no more. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court this morning overturned Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion a question for each state to settle. CNN Justice Correspondent Jessica Schneider kicks off our extensive coverage.

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SCOTUS shockwave

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:14:22 -0000

The Supreme Court's conservative majority throws out a New York gun law and makes it clear it holds a very expansive view of Second Amendment rights. Plus: The Jan 6 committee hears important new testimony from top DOJ officials who refused to help Donald Trump cheat and insisted he peacefully yield power to Joe Biden. And: A new front-row view of the Trump family in those momentous days.

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Biden tries to ease your pain at the pump

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:11:01 -0000

The president asks Congress to suspend the gas tax for three months and calls on states to do the same. Plus: The Jan 6 committee calls on a key West Wing insider to share his story. And: Is the Trump brand fading?

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Crime and punishment

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 17:58:22 -0000

Tomorrow the January 6 committee says it will show the country evidence Donald Trump was directly involved in the plot to submit fake slates of electors, and multiple members say yes, the former president committed prosecutable crimes. Plus: President Biden says "there's nothing inevitable about a recession," adding that lifting the gas tax is on the table. And: Russian state media shows two Alabama men who volunteered to fight alongside Ukraine in captivity held by Russian-backed separatists.

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Trump aides told Trump his election fraud claims weren't true

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 14:29:21 -0000

Those closest to former President Trump have told the January 6 committee that Trump was told over and over that his election fraud claims were false and his plot to overturn the election results was likely illegal. None of this has stopped him from still spreading those election lies and attacking his former Vice President.

Plus, President Biden says Putin's war, corporate greed, and Republican obstruction are to blame for inflation. But will voters believe him?

And some Democrats in south Texas are warning the party has a big problem with Hispanics. Are Democratic leaders listening?

On today’s panel: Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, CNN’s Audie Cornish, CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Tarini Parti of the Wall Street Journal, Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero, Democratic strategist Maria Cardona.

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Mike Pence and the mob

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:29:25 -0000

In today's show we explore new revelations from the insurrection investigation, including how close VP Mike Pence came to danger, and his heated phone call with Donald Trump on January 6th. Plus: in a rare interview President Biden shares a gloomy outlook with the Associated Press, acknowledging Americans are confused, upset and worried, but blaming Covid caution and politics, not his policies. And: the search is on for three Americans missing in Ukraine and feared to have been taken by Russian forces.

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Dispute between Jan 6 committee and Republican congressman

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:59:37 -0000

"There is no escape and we're coming to take you out and pull you out by your hair." Those were the words from an enraged man outside the Capitol just posted by the January 6 committee. The same man was part of a Capitol tour the day before led by a Republican congressman. Plus: a dramatic, risky interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. The goal is to slow the economy and ease inflation pressures. Plus: analysis of the latest primary results.

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Biden tries to convince Americans he can fix economy

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 19:02:24 -0000

In a speech today in Philadelphia, President Biden again acknowledges times are tough but argues he should be trusted to get us through the economic pain. Our CNN White House correspondent is traveling with the president and provides details on exactly how Biden plans to make things better. Plus: The White House confirms Biden will visit Saudi Arabia in July, despite the president's campaign promise to make the kingdom a "pariah." And: Why did the January 6 committee postpone tomorrow's scheduled hearing?

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Inside Politics update for June 13, 2022

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:27:58 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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January 6 committee makes their case against Trump

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 13:54:51 -0000

In their prime-time hearing Thursday night the January 6 committee outlined their allegation: former President Trump was at the heart of a coordinated conspiracy to steal the presidency. Now the committee is gearing up for two more weeks of hearings, with all eyes are on the Justice Department as it considers criminal charges against Trump.

Plus, a bipartisan group of Senators say they're close to an agreement on a bill that aims to stop gun violence. Can they seal the deal?

And the White House fights inflationary headwinds as they contend with record-breaking gas prices and the rising cost of food.

On today’s panel: Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times, Margaret Talev of Axios, CNN’s Gabby Orr and Paul Kane of the Washington Post.

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Jan 6 committee came with the goods

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:46:23 -0000

The House committee investigating the attack on the Capitol provided dramatic new video of the riot, a damning timeline showing the overlap between the rioters and Donald Trump's tweets, and showed Trump's people, including his own family, calling election fraud claims b.s. Plus, the Uvalde cops knew ... and they waited. According to the New York Times, the officers at Robb Elementary were aware children were alive. Now the police chief insists he didn't hesitate even as his officers waited more than an hour to breach the classroom. And, more bad inflation numbers.

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Jan 6 committee raises the curtain tonight

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:47:05 -0000

Nearly a year and a half since the January 6 insurrection, the House committee formed to investigate it is about to unveil evidence it says draws a direct line between the Capitol attack and Donald Trump. Plus, the Senate Democrat running point on gun reform tells CNN he's convinced a deal can be made. And, some laughs but also tough questions last night as President Biden sat down with Jimmy Kimmel.

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Emotional day in DC as Uvalde parents speak

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 17:42:31 -0000

Congress today heard heart-wrenching testimony from parents who lost a child at Robb Elementary. CNN's Lauren Fox begins our coverage from the Capitol. Following that, Attorney General Merrick Garland addresses the massacre which left 19 children and two teachers dead. Plus, brand new details about who will testify at the Jan 6 primetime hearings.

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Gov’t warns of possible domestic violence

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:03:31 -0000

A new bulletin from the Department of Homeland Security says the summer and the midterms may bring a wave of domestic extremist violence targeting our democracy. Plus, new charges from the Biden justice department against the Proud Boys top leaders for allegedly directing the storming of the Capitol. And, San Francisco voters decide whether to recall a liberal prosecutor, while a Republican-turned-Democrat billionaire hopes a tougher-on-crime message gives him a shot to be the next mayor of Los Angeles.

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Boris Johnson's future to be decided today

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:39:15 -0000

As today's show began, Conservative MPs in Britain were about to take a secret vote that could reshape Europe. Boris Johnson faced a no-confidence test from his own party. Survive and he stays on as prime minister. Lose and he'll be booted out of 10 Downing Street. Plus, President Biden seeks a late night bump by agreeing to an interview with Jimmy Kimmel. And, as the January 6 committee prepares to take its findings public this week, brand new CNN reporting reveals Donald Trump wants his allies to try to drown out the damning evidence, but the top Republican believes Americans will tune in.

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Washington grapples with gun violence

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:30:48 -0000

Since the mass shooting in Uvalde 12 days ago, there have been at least 26 more mass shootings. Now, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are working to find solutions to the violence. This week victims and family members of recent mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo will testify as Congress tries to find a compromise.

Plus, the January 6 committee gears up for blockbuster hearings. Why one ex-top aide to Mark Meadows could be the star witness.

And new disclosures about Pennsylvania Senate candidate John Fetterman's health has some Democrats worried.

On today’s panel: Molly Ball of Time Magazine, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, Hans Nichols of Axios and CNN’s Melanie Zanona.

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Former Trump adviser indicted

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:47:09 -0000

Moments before we came on the air, we learned a federal grand jury had indicted former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarra on criminal contempt charges for his refusal to cooperate with the House January 6 committee. CNN Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reed joined the show to explain what impact this might have on the investigation, and what may happen next. Her report is followed by one from CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju.

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New details on Tulsa hospital shooting

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 18:02:53 -0000

Today's show begins immediately following a press conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma, site of yesterday's mass shooting at St. Francis Hospital that left four people dead. According to the timeline police presented, one of the victims, Dr. Preston Phillips, performed back surgery on the suspected gunman, Michael Louis, on May 19. Louis had a follow-up appointment with Phillips on May 31, during which he complained of back pain. In between, Louis went to a gun store and bought a semi-automatic handgun. Then yesterday, Louis bought an AR-15-style rifle. CNN's Lucy Kafanov provides live coverage from Tulsa.

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Uvalde police chief says he's cooperating with investigators

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:45:34 -0000

Speaking exclusively to CNN, Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo says he's been in contact with Texas Department of Public Safety investigators "every day." But that's not what the state said yesterday. Plus, President Biden authorizes sophisticated new rockets for Ukraine, with the goal of slowing Russian gains in the east ... but there's a catch. And, gas prices jump overnight to another record as the White House scrambles to deal with inflation.

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Uvalde update: New sadness, new questions

Tue, 31 May 2022 17:30:04 -0000

As this Texas town buries victims, still more questions arise about the timeline. In Washington, what if anything can happen on gun reform. Plus, US home prices continue to surge even as mortgage rates tick higher and consumer confidence dips. And, Russia sees the harshest punishment yet for the war in Ukraine: a partial ban on oil from the EU.

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A nation honors its war heroes, mourns its youngest victims

Mon, 30 May 2022 17:42:29 -0000

As today's special Memorial Day edition of Inside Politics begins, President Biden is about to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring the fallen service members who have died serving the US. This sacred tradition served as a backdrop to a nation mourning the deaths of 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.

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New details of police failures in Uvalde school massacre

Sun, 29 May 2022 14:41:34 -0000

For 78 minutes police stood outside the 4th grade classroom in Uvalde, Texas as a gunman killed 19 children and 2 teachers. And as Uvalde continues grieving, President Biden is visiting parents and is set to attend church services Sunday afternoon.

Plus, Republicans say they're willing to come to the table and find ways to prevent future school shootings. Will this time be different than other failed talks?

And former President Trump turns his attention to his number one Republican foe: Rep. Liz Cheney.

On today’s panel: Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Laura Barron Lopez of Politico, CNN’s Lauren Fox, CNN’s Phil Mattingly and author Frank Smythe.

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Inside Politics update for May 27, 2022

Fri, 27 May 2022 17:30:59 -0000

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The question on everyone's mind today: Why?

Wed, 25 May 2022 17:34:17 -0000

Why did an 18-year-old turn a gun on his grandmother and then kill 19 children and two teachers inside a Texas elementary school? Officials tell CNN all that death occurred in one classroom ... that the gunman entered the room, locked the door behind him, and opened fire. Other victims are in the hospital right now fighting for their lives. Our coverage of this tragic story begins in Uvalde with CNN's crime and justice reporter Shimon Prokupecz.

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What to watch for in today's primary races

Tue, 24 May 2022 17:39:29 -0000

The polls are open in five states, and several of the big races we're watching are in Georgia. Republicans there will tell us a ton about the value of the Trump brand. Meanwhile, in Texas, one Democratic House runoff is a progressive-vs.-centrist rematch with a new Supreme Court twist. How will this new fight over abortion rights break among critical Latino voters?

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Biden says US would defend Taiwan militarily

Mon, 23 May 2022 18:06:47 -0000

President Joe Biden raises eyebrows in Tokyo by delivering a stern warning to China. Asked if he's prepared to defend Taiwan militarily, he answered, "Yes. That's a commitment we made. We agree with the one-China policy. We signed onto it, and all the attendant agreements immediate from there. But the idea that it can be taken by force is just not appropriate." The President didn't spell out just what military involvement might mean, and the White House insists his answer doesn't alter American policy. But it does rip up the careful script Presidents normally follow on the Taiwan issue. Our coverage begins with CNN's Jeremy Diamond in Tokyo.

Also in today's show: analyzing two Trump big lie primary grudge matches in Georgia.

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Are Georgia Republicans about to deal former President Trump a political defeat?

Sun, 22 May 2022 14:31:10 -0000

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is on a glide path to victory Tuesday night despite facing a Trump-backed primary challenger: ex-Sen. David Perdue. Trump recruited Perdue to take on Kemp because he refused to help Trump overturn the state's election results in 2020. Still, top Republicans are growing bolder in pushing back against Trump- his own VP Mike Pence is backing Kemp.

Plus, from baby formula shortages to recession warnings and now monkeypox: Biden's challenges keep piling up.

And how have our race relations changed in the two years since George Floyd's murder?

On today’s panel: Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, Rachael Bade of Politico, Marianna Sotomayor of the Washington Post and CNN’s Jeff Zeleny.

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Biden's overseas juggling act

Fri, 20 May 2022 17:42:42 -0000

Today's top story is President Biden'a big trip to Asia. He sees a crossroads in how the world stands up to Russia and China. And the President says the choices will echo for decades. "We're standing at an inflection point in history where the decisions we make today will have far-reaching impacts on the world we leave to our children tomorrow." Plus, we take a look at some new numbers in the too close to call Pennsylvania Republican senate primary. And, still more new details about Donald Trump's deep personal involvement in the strategy to try to steal the election.

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President faces pair of big foreign policy tests

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:27:21 -0000

President Biden is on his way to Asia to assure Japan and South Korea that Russia's war in Ukraine won't distract him from the China challenge, and he welcomed the leaders of Finland and Sweden to the White House. Plus, they're still counting votes in Pennsylvania. We may not have a Republican senate primary winner until next week, and when we do, it might trigger a recount. And, the President responds to the baby formula issue with action.

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An election cliffhanger in Pennsylvania

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:07:33 -0000

16 hours after the polls closed, the biggest race in Pennsylvania, the Republican senate primary, remains undecided. Dr. Mehmet Oz, Donald Trump's preferred candidate, led with 31.3% of the vote over former hedge fund manager Dave McCormick, who had 31.1%. The result could determine which party controls the US Senate after the midterm election. We take a look inside the numbers.

Plus, another big night for the Big Lie. And, new, beyond-awful details about the Buffalo shooter.

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Bidens in Buffalo: 'Evil shall not win'

Tue, 17 May 2022 17:26:42 -0000

Today's show begins as President Biden is about to speak in Buffalo, New York, a city shaken by Saturday's mass shooting. Before his speech, the president, along with First lady Jill Biden, met with community members and families of those who were killed. The president observed a moment of silence, and then he and his wife left a bouquet at a memorial. Their visit comes as authorities continue to uncover new, chilling details about the gunman, how he targeted the supermarket and planned the rampage, how he wrote about it extensively on the dark quarters of the internet, and how he skirted laws on the books designed to stop violent episodes exactly like this.

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Race massacre in Buffalo

Mon, 16 May 2022 17:59:23 -0000

What we now know about Saturday's mass shooting in Buffalo is chilling. The white gunman drove 200 miles. He picked his target -- a supermarket in a predominantly Black neighborhood -- and surveilled the store. Authorities say he was motivated by hate, based on a racist creed he allegedly wrote. And, it could have ben worse. Investigators have evidence the shooter planned to continue his rampage at a nearby superstore. CNN's Joe Johns joins the show from Buffalo.

Also in today's episode: Russia may have lost a third of its combat forces in its war with Ukraine ... the Republican contest a free for all between a surgeon, a tycoon, and a Big Lie believer.

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Racially motived mass shooting in Buffalo leaves 10 dead

Sun, 15 May 2022 14:02:40 -0000

An 18-year-old gunman espousing white supremacist and anti-Semitic beliefs fatally shot 10 people in a Buffalo supermarket. New York Governor Kathy Hochul called the attack "white supremacist terrorism" and has vowed to reform gun laws and called for social media companies to take down racist language. The Justice Department is now investigating the shooting rampage as a hate crime.

Plus, two far-right candidates are surging ahead of Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary races. But can they actually win in November?

And Russia is about to have a new NATO neighbor as Finland says they'll join the alliance.

On today’s panel: Journalist Wesley Lowery, Margaret Talev of Axios, Astead Herndon of the New York Times, Asma Khalid of NPR, Alex Burns of the New York Times, David Sanger of the New York Times.

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A complex picture of Ukraine battlefield

Fri, 13 May 2022 17:35:28 -0000

Ukraine forces a Russian retreat on one front. Russian forces slowly but steadily eat into Ukrainian territory in another. In Kharkiv Russia back pedals. In Rubizhne, Ukrainian troops are pulling back. Meanwhile, the war is causing a global ripple effect on food supply. The Russian blockade is stopping grain from getting out and putting nations at risk of starving. And In Kyiv, an important first: a Russian soldier on trial for alleged atrocities, accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-old. We begin our coverage in Kyiv with Melissa Bell.

Also in today's show: rare common ground between Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell, why some of the nation's most vulnerable citizens are being charged for a critical Covid drug.

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Where's the data?

Thu, 12 May 2022 17:42:56 -0000

New CNN reporting raises questions about why the White House is slow to back up its startling fall Covid forecast of as many as 100 million new infections. Plus, a Florida judge appointed by Ron DeSantis says the governor's proposed congressional map is likely unconstitutional. And, Finland's leaders say the support ending decades of neutrality and joining NATO.

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Might worst inflation be behind us?

Wed, 11 May 2022 17:22:26 -0000

Today's new inflation numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the Consumer Price Index rose 8.3% in April compared with last year. While that's a big number, it's down from a 40-year high. Looking at it month-to-month, inflation was 0.3% in April, down from the 1.2% gain in March. But a closely watched data point was up, not down. Today's show begins with a look inside the numbers with CNN's Christine Romans.

Also in today's episode: brand new CNN reporting on the Jan 6 committee's plan for a public hearing.

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Biden cites inflation as #1 challenge facing families

Tue, 10 May 2022 17:39:31 -0000

Today's Inside Politics begins with in-depth analysis of President's Biden's just-concluded speech about the US economy. It was advertised by his advisers as being focused on his plan to fight inflation. But while Biden did speak about inflation, he spent a significant amount of time attacking Republicans.

Also on today's show: New details on the tragic saga of corrections officer Vicky White ... Donald Trump and Kevin McCarthy share a stage.

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'Victory Day' yields no escalation, no new threats

Mon, 09 May 2022 17:31:53 -0000

The world worried Monday's Victory Day in Russia would bring dramatic action from Vladimir Putin. Instead, it came and went without any public change in posture from the Russian president. He again called his Ukraine invasion preemptive. He again painted NATO and Ukraine as the aggressors. And he repeated a lie by linking the invasion to the fight against the Nazis. We explore what clues, if any, Putin's speech may have provided on the direction of the war.

Also in today's show: more stunning revelations from Donald Trump's former defense secretary, and Bono & The Edge visit Kyiv.

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U.S. Prepares For Post-Roe America

Sun, 08 May 2022 14:10:36 -0000

A leaked draft Supreme Court decision is poised to reshuffle American politics and life. If the court overturns Roe v. Wade, abortions will be immediately banned in about half the country. Democrats are searching for ways to protect abortion access but it's unclear that there's anything they can do. The Senate is set to vote to protect abortion rights on Wednesday but it's expected to fail.

Plus, why Vladimir Putin could escalate the war in Ukraine as Russia commemorates "Victory Day."

And former President Trump says Dr. Mehmet Oz is a true MAGA believer. Why aren't Pennsylvania Republicans buying it?

On today’s panel: CNN’s Manu Raju, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report, Tamara Keith of NPR, CNN’s Michael Warren, CNN’s Jill Dougherty, Robin Wright of the New Yorker, CNN’s Joan Biskupic.

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Good news for American workers

Fri, 06 May 2022 17:43:42 -0000

Today's show begins with new proof the US economy is strong and stable. The latest jobs report out this morning shows 428,000 jobs were added in April while the unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%. Plus, average hourly wages are up 5.5% from one year ago. But inflation remains a giant election year cloud over President Biden and his party.

Also in today's episode: Another desperate attempt to get people out of Mariupol ... Donald Trump says Republicans will stay home in November if his candidate in Georgia loses, but new CNN reporting suggests otherwise.

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The enemy is inside the gates

Thu, 05 May 2022 18:38:17 -0000

After weeks of heavy, bloody battles, Russian forces have breached Mariupol's final stronghold. Artillery strikes continue to pound the Azovstal steel plant, each hit bringing it closer and closer to Russian capture. But CNN's Scott McLean reports there may be some good news.

Also in this episode: While some Democrats believe abortion rights will become this year's driving issue in the midterms, others say the economy is almost always issue #1. And on that front, the President is in a heap of trouble.

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The power of Trump

Wed, 04 May 2022 17:57:11 -0000

Voters in Ohio send a clear election night message by picking Trump candidates up and down the ballot, showing the former President is still the GOP's dominant force. Plus, a big day in the inflation fight. And, the latest on the war in Ukraine.

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SCOTUS shock wave

Tue, 03 May 2022 17:53:06 -0000

The Supreme Court confirms the document leaked last night is authentic but is careful to note no decision is final until it's officially issued. But the 98 pages written by Justice Alito clearly lay out how the Conservative majority plans to overturn 50 years of legal precedent. He says the Constitution makes no reference to abortion and no such right is implicitly protected by any Constitutional provision. The news prompts an enormous and visceral reaction outside the court. President Biden says such a decision would be "radical" and that a woman's right to have an abortion is "fundamental." Our in-depth coverage begins with CNN White House correspondent Jeremy Diamond.

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Escaping from hell on earth

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:44:45 -0000

Ukrainians are finally finding a way out of that steel plant in Mariupol. One of the evacuees described the situation as "two months of darkness. We did not see any sunlight." The trek out of captivity comes after another turbulent, restless night. A Ukrainian commander inside says constant shelling resumed the instant evacuations were done for the day. Meanwhile, Nancy Pelosi is in Poland following her surprise a visit to Kyiv, where she met with Ukraine's president. When she returns to the US, Congress will take up a massive request for $33 billion in new money to help Ukraine. Our coverage today begins with a live report from CNN's Scott McLean in Lviv.

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Nancy Pelosi Visits Kyiv, Declares U.S. Will Support Ukraine "Until Victory Is Won"

Sun, 01 May 2022 14:29:29 -0000

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi led a congressional delegation to Ukraine, recommitting U.S. support amid intense fighting in the east. Pelosi is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Ukraine and to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky since the war began.

Plus, why some Democrats are urging President Biden to get more aggressive with the GOP ahead of November's midterm elections. But will he really do it?

And May will be a pivotal month for Donald Trump's endorsement strategy. Is his influence over the GOP waning? We'll get our first sign this week in Ohio's GOP Senate primary.

On today’s panel: Ret. Gen. Steven Anderson, CNN’s Jill Dougherty, Maggie Haberman of the New York Times, CNN’s MJ Lee, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times.

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Trapped ... and dying

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:00:31 -0000

Soldiers and civilians are surrounded in Mariupol's final stronghold. Today, a renewed effort to get people out of the steel plant. But that effort was blocked by Russians overnight. It's produced few Russian land gains but plenty of mounting destruction. It remains literally a life or death waiting game. A field commander worries they cannot survive another direct hit. Today's episode with a live report from the battlefield from CNN's Scott Mcclain.

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Biden wants for $33 billion more for Ukraine

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:47:02 -0000

"The cost of this fight is not cheap. But caving to aggression is going to be more costly if we allow it to happen. As long as the assaults continue, we're going to continue to supply military assistance." That's what President Biden said today when he asked Congress for $33 billion in additional new funding for Ukraine. He also directly responded to the Russian regime, saying that the Kremlin is desperate and the invasion an abject failure. CNN's Kaitlan Collins begins our coverage from the White House.

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Trevor Reed is on his way home

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 18:41:17 -0000

Trevor Reed, the former US Marine held in Russia since 2019, is headed back to his family. The Biden White House announced a deal today to secure Reed's release in a prisoner swap. He's been held in Russia for 985 days after being arrested and sentenced to prison for nine years there. His family on CNN earlier today called his release an answer to their prayers. Our coverage begins with their emotional reaction to the joyous news.

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US issues blunt message to Putin

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:45:36 -0000

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin highlights new commitments from Germany, Canada, and others to get heavier weaponry to Ukraine, and makes clear a significant American strategy shift. The goal, he says, is to make sure Vladimir Putin not only loses in Ukraine, but that his military is significantly degraded in the process. Austin is in Germany, as is CNN's Oren Liebermann, who begins today's coverage.

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Exclusive: Meadows' text messages revealed

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:54:05 -0000

CNN has exclusively obtained over 2,000 text messages sent and received by former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows between Election Day 2020 and President Biden's inauguration on January 20th, 2021. The messages give an extraordinary glimpse at how Meadows was doing Trump's bidding in how they were trying to overturn the election when they knew that there was no widespread election fraud. In this episode we dig into the texts, most of which have never been seen before.

Also in today's show: We cover breaking news out of New York, where a judge holds Donald Trump in contempt for failing to turn over subpoenaed documents. And, the latest from Ukraine.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are expected to visit Kyiv as Russian troops pummel eastern regions

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:01:01 -0000

Russian forces are focused on capturing the east and eliminating the last pocket of resistance in Mariupol. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelensky says Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are expected to visit Kyiv. They'd be the highest-ranking U.S. officials to step foot in Ukraine since the war began.

Plus, Kevin McCarthy is caught on tape suggesting former President Trump resign after the January 6 insurrection. Will it hurt McCarthy’s House Speaker ambitions?

And why Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is picking a fight with Mickey Mouse.

On today’s panel: Susan Glasser of the New Yorker, Julia Ioffe of Puck News, Catherine Lucey of the New York Times, CNN’s Eva McKend, Jonah Goldberg of The Dispatch, Rachael Bade of Politico.

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Putin's goals extend beyond Ukraine's east

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:52:08 -0000

A top Russian commander makes it clear that full control of Ukraine's south -- a 600-mile swath of strategic land along Ukraine's southern coast -- is also part of the Kremlin's invasion plan. Mariupol is one of those port cities on Putin's list, and new images show Russian tanks rolling through. The Kremlin says the city is captured but there are still Ukrainian fighters at a waterfront steel plant, and there are civilians taking shelter there, too. Mariupol's mayor says they are running out of food and water. CNN's Matt Rivers begins today's coverage in Lviv.

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Tough talk, more support for Ukraine from Biden

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:05:51 -0000

President Biden unveils another big package of heavy weaponry for Ukraine, saying the west will not yield and that Vladimir Putin will never succeed in his quest to conquer his neighbor. This comes just hours after the Russian President claimed victory in the strategic Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, telling his defense chief there's no need to storm a steel plant that's home to the last Ukrainian holdouts. However, Biden countered, "It's questionable whether he does control Mariupol. There is no evidence yet that Mariupol has completely fallen." Our CNN correspondents bring you the latest from the White House and the war zone.

Also on today's show: Fascinating new details about the Jan 6 insurrection, and why Nancy Pelosi is furious with the FAA.

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Desperation in Mariupol

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:39:16 -0000

As Mariupol's mayor urges residents to leave the besieged port city, a Ukrainian marine commander there makes a dire -- and perhaps final -- plea: "We might have only a few days or even hours left. The enemy's units are ten times larger than ours. We appeal to the world leaders to help us." Meanwhile, US defense officials watching the battlefield see no major Russian territorial gains in the Donbas region to Ukraine's east. Today's show opens with a live report from CNN's Matt Rivers on the ground in Lviv.

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A new phase in the Russian assault

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:50:23 -0000

President Zelensky says the battle for Donbas is now in full force, and he vows Ukrainians will repel Russia's advancing army. The Kremlin says the goal is to "fully liberate" what Moscow calls two new independent republics in eastern Ukraine. One is in Luhansk, where a top Ukrainian official is pleading with anyone left to "evacuate now," saying residents of the fallen town of Kreminna are now hostages. A top adviser to Zelensky tells CNN, "Not a single place, a town, a city or a village is safe right now." Our CNN correspondents are deployed across Ukraine. Today's show begins with Ed Lavandera in Kyiv.

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Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:33:56 -0000

The western city of Lviv, a place that's been relatively safe since Putin's invasion began February 24, has been hit by multiple Russian missile strikes. At least seven people were killed and 11 hurt, including a child. In eastern Ukraine, Kreminna in the Luhansk region is now in Russian hands. A Ukrainian official says Russian forces opened fire on a car filled with civilians trying to escape the town, killing four people. A top official is pleading with residents in Luhansk to leave now saying there are no safe places left in the region. And Ukraine is desperately trying to hold on to the port city Mariupol amid intense shelling and fighting. Russian forces are expected to close entry and exit to that city today. Today's show begins with CNN's Matt Rivers in Lviv.

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New weapons and aid arriving in Ukraine as a new phase of war begins

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:04:51 -0000

Russia is calling for the remaining troops in Mariupol to surrender after weeks of shelling have decimated the eastern city. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says tens of thousands have died in the siege. As Russian troops regroup ahead of their expected focus on the east, $800 million worth of U.S. heavy weapons and artillery are arriving to boost the Ukrainian military.

Plus, President Biden tries to sell his plans to fight inflation. Are voters listening?

And why some close advisors to former President Trump worry he's making the wrong endorsements in high-stakes primary races.

On today’s panel: Former Defense Department official Evelyn Farkas, Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post, Ret. Brig. Gen. Steven Anderson, Molly Ball of Time Magazine, Jordan Fabian of Bloomberg News, CNN’s Melanie Zanona.

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New, exclusive interview with Zelensky

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 17:37:32 -0000

Today's show features a new and exclusive CNN interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who tells CNN's Jake Tapper the world should prepare for Vladimir Putin to use chemical or, yes, even nuclear weapons. Plus, the US Secretary of State is telling European allies he believes Russia's invasion may last the rest of the year. And, important battlefield developments today, as Russia retaliates against the sinking of its warship by hitting a military facility on the outskirts of Kyiv. Ben Wedeman begins our reporting live from the strategic eastern city of Kramatorsk.

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Somber milestone, urgent battlefield preparations

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 19:04:44 -0000

This is day 50 of Vladimir Putin's invasion, and the Russian military is poised to open a new chapter of this war. The west warns of a major Russian offensive on the Donbas region as soon as the next couple of days. The US is now promising to deliver heavier and deadlier weaponry. Overnight Ukraine said it put a major military win on the scoreboard, striking Russia's premier warship with a cruise missile, resulting in major damage. We start our coverage on the front lines in Ukraine with CNN's Matt Rivers.

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Massive manhunt for subway shooter

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 17:41:25 -0000

Police say Frank James, a 62-year-old black man, is the shooter who turned the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn, NY into a trauma ward. Investigators determined James bought the gun recovered at the scene, and an intensive hunt to capture him is underway. CNN's Jason Carroll kicks off our extensive coverage live from the scene.

Also in today's show: The latest from Ukraine, and some fascinating new details at Donald Trump's "big lie" campaign, including an inside look at his failed effort to persuade Mitch McConnell to go along with it.

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Fear and anticipation in eastern Ukraine

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:35:52 -0000

What's expected to be a massive Russian assault on the Donbas region has begun. Shelling overnight in Kharkiv left scorched buildings, debris spilling out from shattered windows, and at least 11 dead. Satellite images tell us Vladimir Putin has assembled an eight-mile long convoy of Russian tanks and artillery outside the city. Meanwhile, today marked an invasion first: Austria's chancellor met with Putin, the first western leader to get an in-person audience with the Russian leader since forces breached Ukraine's border 47days ago. Our coverage begins with a live report from Phil Black in Lviv, followed by in-studio analysis from retired major general James "Spider" Marks.

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New Russian commander may signal next phase of war

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:25:44 -0000

As Russian troops refocus their efforts on eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has named Alexander Dvornikov as the overall commander of the invasion. Dvornikov had previously led Russia's brutal attacks in Syria, which means the already bloody war could become even more vicious

Plus, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is poised to join a Supreme Court that could overturn decades of precedent from abortion to affirmative action.

And how Dr. Mehmet Oz nabbed former President Trump's endorsement in a key Senate race.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Phil Black, CNN Contributor Jill Dougherty, CNN’S Jeff Zeleny, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast and Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times.

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New frontline videos show Putin is a butcher

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:41:28 -0000

The death toll continues to grow after Russia bombed a rail station in Kramatorsk. At least 50 are dead and another 98 injured. Ukraine's foreign minister says the Russian military knew this station was jam packed with thousands, following local government advice to evacuate. The Russians chose to attack anyway. In Kharkiv, Putin’s forces attacked a bread factory. And there's intense worry today by the Ukrainian military that Russia is near finished with preparations for a “breakthrough attempt” to take the Donbas. We start our coverage on the front lines in central Ukraine with Ivan Watson.

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Historic day on Capitol Hill

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:35:49 -0000

In the 233-year history of the Supreme Court, a black woman has never held the title of Justice. That will change this afternoon when the Senate votes to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson. The math is a done deal now that three Senate Republicans say they’ll vote yes. Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer calls it a “joyous day.” An Inside Politics panel discusses this important first in US history. Plus, the very latest on Ukraine from our CNN reporters on the ground.

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More sanctions on Russia, including Putin's kids

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 17:55:42 -0000

The US unveils new sanctions targeting the Russian elite including Vladimir Putin's two adult children. Today, though, more proof Putin is undeterred. A flurry of new Russian military assaults and haunting words from the most besieged city. Mariupol's mayor says the scale of death rivals Nazi concentration camps and calls it the new Auschwitz. Officials say Moscow's military is using mobile crematoriums to dispose of bodies. Today's show begins Zaporizhzhia with CNN's Ivan Watson.

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Zelensky's extraordinary address to the UN

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:16:58 -0000

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky makes perhaps his most powerful speech yet, addressing the United Nations security council and accusing Russia -- one of the council's permanent members -- of war crimes. He also compares Russia to a "terrorist organization." CNN's Phil Black begins our coverage from Lviv.

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Biden: Putin "is a war criminal"

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:33:12 -0000

The apparent indiscriminate Russian killing of Ukrainian civilians in Bucha prompts President Biden to label Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" and call for a "war crimes trial." CNN's Chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins begins today's coverage by exploring what, if anything, Biden and the world can do to hold Putin accountable.

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Mass Destruction And Evidence Of Massacres In The Wake Of Russia's Attack Around Kyiv

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:01:10 -0000

As Putin's invasion of Ukraine enters its 6th week, Russia appears to be shifting strategy and withdrawing from the area around Kyiv. But they're leaving rubble where apartment buildings once stood and burnt out cars and wrecked tanks line the roads. Bodies of at least 20 civilians were found on the streets in Bucha. Now U.S. intelligence says the military will refocus on the east as President Vladimir Putin tries to claim some sort of victory by early May.

Plus, another stellar jobs report, but Americans are down on the economy. Can President Biden's latest plan to bring down gas prices change their minds?

And why Sarah Palin could be heading to Washington.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Ed Lavandera, former Deputy Director of National Intelligence Beth Sanner, Nick Schifrin of PBS NewsHour, Laura Barron Lopez of Politico, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Hans Nichols of Axios.

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In battlefield first, a strike behind Russian lines

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:41:24 -0000

Low-flying helicopters fire on a Russian fuel depot in Belgorod, setting eight tanks holding 3.5 million gallons of fuel ablaze. Russia says the choppers are Ukrainian, but Ukraine's ministry of defense won't take credit for, or even comment on, the attack. Also today, another attempt to get people out of Mariupol. Our coverage begins with correspondent Phil Black in Lviv.

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Seeing through the fog of war

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:29:13 -0000

We're getting conflicting signals about Ukraine battlefield momentum and what comes next as Vladimir Putin's invasion now is in its sixth week. In and around Kharkiv, Ukrainian military officials report 47 mortar and tank strikes by Russia. But in a Kharkiv suburb there are signs of a pushback: burnt out Russian tanks, and evidence of Ukrainian forces retaking a critical road. A UN defense official says Russia has dramatically upped the number of attacks over the past 24 hours. Moscow's military is now regrouping. And a resupply is coming. So are 135,000 more Russian military conscripts. But there are now doubts some of those soldiers in the trenches will actually follow their orders. British intelligence says troops have outright refused Russian battlefield commands. We begin today's coverage with a live report from Ivan Watson in Zaporizhzhia.

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Is Putin being misled about his invasion?

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:49:21 -0000

Despite Russian claims of "drastically" pulling back in two key battle areas, frontline accounts in Ukraine tell us something very different. And US intelligence now believes Vladimir Putin is being deliberately misinformed by his advisers, who are too scared to tell him the truth about the poor performance of the Russian military. Meanwhile, Presidents Biden and Zelensky spoke on the phone for over an hour today. We have it all covered, beginning with a live report by Ivan Watson from Zaporizhzhia in southeast Ukraine.

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Signs of hope after latest Russia-Ukraine talks

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:03:50 -0000

There is perhaps a glimmer of progress after Ukrainian and Russian negotiators met for several hours in Istanbul today. The diplomats said the talks might clear the way for a meeting between Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin. Just as the talks concluded, the Kremlin announced it will drastically reduce military activity around the capital Kyiv and in the Chernihiv area in northern Ukraine. Senior US officials tell CNN they see this as part of a significant shift in strategy, and they believe Russia plans to pull back forces in the north and focus on areas where it has made gains in the south and east. CNN's correspondents bring you the latest from Ukraine, Istanbul, and the White House.

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The ever-changing situation in Ukraine

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:53:00 -0000

We have new and important battlefield developments to report on day 33 of Russia's invasion. In Irpin, just northwest of Kyiv, the mayor says they've retaken the town. But in Mariupol, its mayor says, "We are in the hands of the occupiers." And Ukraine's military intelligence chief warns the Kremlin may be planning to split the country in two. We have it all covered in today's show, beginning with CNN's Ed Lavandera in Lviv.

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Biden issues a clarion call for democracy

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 14:28:33 -0000

President Biden makes a historic trip to Europe to reassure allies and to stress the importance of unity as Russia continues its unprovoked war against Ukraine. But, his Warsaw speech dominated the headlines after he ad-libbed 9 words about Putin that sent shockwaves across the world.

Plus, Ukrainians are on the offensive--blowing up a Russian ship and recapturing areas outside of the country’s capital city.

And, Republicans lean into culture wars at the historic Supreme Court confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Jackson Brown.

On today’s panel: CNN Russian Affairs Contributor Jill Dougherty, Robin Wright of the New Yorker, Retired Brigadier General Steven Anderson, CNN’s Manu Raju, CNN’s Phil Black, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times and NPR’s Asma Khalid.

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Biden in Poland

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:29:32 -0000

President Biden began his Friday with American troops just 50 miles from the Ukrainian border, where he said the US and the world are now at an inflection point in the fight against autocracy. He then received a briefing about the mushrooming refugee crisis in Poland. Today's show starts with a live report from CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins in Warsaw.

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US, allies try to further squeeze Putin

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 18:21:37 -0000

Exactly one month since the Russia invasion, President Biden is in Brussels for an emergency meeting with European leaders to discuss what more they can do to help Ukraine and squeeze Putin. This morning, several major announcements were made, including new sanctions targeting more than 300 Russian politicians. The US will also welcome 100,000 Ukrainian refugees and will give $1 billion in humanitarian aid. CNN's chief White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins kicks off our coverage live from Brussels.

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Biden Brussels bound as Ukraine war rages on

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:46:59 -0000

The president promises new sanctions and new diplomatic pressure on Vladimir Putin. Before leaving he warned that Russia using chemical weapons is a "real threat." We're in week four of the invasion and Putin's aerial assault is growing more indiscriminate by the day. We start today's coverage in Lviv with CNN's Phil Black.

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Inside Politics update for March 22, 2022

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 17:42:00 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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Kyiv mall bombed, Mariupol still under siege

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:09:50 -0000

A Russian rocket strikes a shopping center in Kyiv, killing at least eight people and demolishing everything in sight. The attack follows yesterday's bombing of an art school in Mariupol, where 400 people may be trapped. Russia had been demanding that the besieged city lay down its weapons and surrender, but Ukrainian forces have refused. We bring you the very latest developments in the invasion from our reporters on the scene. Also in today's episode: coverage of day one of SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearings.

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Mariupol under siege as Zelensky calls for peace talks

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:14:00 -0000

Russian troops are escalating attacks in civilian areas. Earlier today, a Mariupol school where nearly 400 were sheltering was bombed. And just days ago Russia hit a Mariupol theater-turned-bomb shelter where the Russian word for "children" was painted on the roof. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attacks on the port city an "act of terror" and will go down in history as an example of war crimes.

The President Biden's diplomatic efforts will be tested this week as NATO leaders gather in Brussels to assess Russia's invasion.

And Republicans struggle to find an argument against Biden's Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, but some signal they will focus on her being soft on crime.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Ivan Watson, Susan Glasser of the New Yorker, CNN’s Alex Marquardt, Tom Nichols of the Atlantic, CNN’s Phil Mattingly, Julie Davis of the New York Times.

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Russia's missiles reach Lviv near Poland's border

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:41:16 -0000

Today inside Ukraine, sobering confirmation that Vladimir Putin's missiles can touch every town and every life. This morning, dense smoke is billowing from an aircraft repair plant after six missiles were fired toward Lviv. The air defense intercepted two. Four, though, did get through. So far, the picturesque city in western Ukraine has largely been spared from the relentless bombardment of Russian forces. Here's why Lviv is so important: Location: At about 43 miles (70 kilometers) from the Polish border, Lviv is at NATO's doorstep — any attack here could have international repercussions. Today's episode begins with a live report from Lviv.

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The Mariupol miracle

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:57:44 -0000

Somehow, some way, first responders have pulled survivors from the wreckage of the Mariupol theater pummeled by Russian airstrikes. Hundreds of women and children were trying to ride out the shelling there. In fact, those inside tried to warn the invaders' war planes by writing "children" in big white letters outside the building ... in Russian. But they bombed it anyway, prompting President Zelensky to say everything is a target inside his country. Today's coverage begins in Odessa in Ukraine's south with CNN International Security Editor Nick Paton Walsh.

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Zelensky's remarkable speech to Congress

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 17:31:06 -0000

Speaking from Kyiv, the Ukrainian president addresses a joint session of Congress, imploring the west to close the skies over his nation. He tailored the speech to his audience, invoking the founding fathers, Pearl Harbor, 9/11, and Martin Luther King. And he finished in English with a direct plea to President Biden.

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Zelensky's plea to Canada: "Stop the bombing"

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:39:57 -0000

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Canadian parliament today, saying, "Please stop the bombing. How many more missiles have to fall on our cities?" His pleas came as a 35-hour curfew in Kyiv was about to begin. Today's episode begins with CNN correspondent Scott McLean reporting live from Lviv, Ukraine.

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Russian attack right on NATO's doorstep

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:35:30 -0000

New images from day 19 of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine confirm the situation is growing bleaker by the hour. An apartment set ablaze by a Russian missile strike. Firefighters rushing to extract people from the building. Explosions at the Ukrainian military base just 12 miles from its border with Poland, a NATO ally. And, remember the image of the pregnant woman that appeared on front pages around the globe? She has died. We begin today's sobering episode in Kyiv with CNN's Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward.

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Russia launches strikes into western Ukraine

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:15:27 -0000

At least 35 are dead and more than 100 wounded after Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian military base near the Polish border. The cities of Mariupol and Kharkiv are in ruins, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading with the US and NATO for more military and humanitarian assistance.

Plus, President Biden says the US won’t get involved in World War III as the White House warns Russia may use chemical weapons. How would NATO respond?

And, Republicans lean into the culture wars as states like Florida target abortion and racial and gender identity.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Salma Abdelaziz, Ret. Brig. General Mark Kimmitt, Julia Ioffe of Puck News, David Sanger of the New York Times, Margaret Talev of Axios, Rachael Bade of CNN and Zolan Kanno-Young of the New York Times.

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Could Russia use chemical weapons in Ukraine?

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 19:00:37 -0000

"We have serious concerns that Russia may be planning to use chemical or biological agents ... for assassinations as part of a stage or false flag incident, or to support tactical military operations." Those chilling words today from Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US ambassador to the UN. Ukraine President Zelensky agrees, saying Russian propaganda about Ukraine supposedly developing those types of banned weapons -- with help from the US -- is a sign Moscow might unleash them. Meanwhile, Kyiv today is bracing for a march on the city. CNN international correspondent Matthew Chance brings you the latest from Ukraine's capital.

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Diplomatic stalemate yields ghastly consequences

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:01:39 -0000

A meeting between Ukraine's and Russia's foreign ministers ends without an agreement for ceasefire. No agreement means more war. Ukraine's president says humanitarian corridors are trying to ferry people along kill zones. But there are many reports of Russian interference. Today's episode begins with reports from Kyiv.

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Zelensky accuses Russia of an "atrocity"

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:33:21 -0000

Ukrainian authorities in Mariupol say Russian forces bombed a maternity hospital today. Video from the scene shows victims stumbling out from the wreckage through snow and ash. Officials say it was packed with pregnant women, children, and infants. Ukraine President Zelensky called the attack an "atrocity" and is once again demanding more action from the west, including a no-fly zone. It follows warnings that his country is trapped in a mass humanitarian catastrophe. Our CNN reporters are on the scene and provide the latest details.

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Dramatic new developments in Ukraine

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:37:14 -0000

Today's episode begins as Ukraine President Zelensky is about to address the UK Parliament to appeal for more help in his fight against Vladimir Putin. This was shortly after President Biden addressed one of Zelensky's requests by unilaterally banning all imports of Russian energy. These dramatic new developments come amid sad new evidence that very few places inside Ukraine remain safe. At least 21 civilians are dead in the northeastern city of Sumy after a Russian airstrike. Our correspondents continue to cover this story across the globe.

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More chaos and terror in Ukraine

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:41:26 -0000

Today we're seeing new video of the rumble and smoke of explosions in Mykolaiv along the Black Sea, and more intense fighting in and around the capital, Kyiv. Putin is proposing new escape routes, all on roads that lead to Russia or Belarus. Zelensky says the Russian side simply wants to watch his country burn. In this episode our CNN correspondents and their teams on the front lines bring you the very latest.

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Horror In Ukraine

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:03:44 -0000

Russia is stepping up its bombardment of major Ukrainian cities, killing hundreds if not thousands of civilians. In a weekend Zoom call with U.S. lawmakers, Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky asked for more military aid and a no-fly zone. But Vladimir Putin is warning NATO that Russia will view anyone enforcing a no-fly zone to be active participants in the war.

Plus, the White House believes the crisis in Ukraine could redefine the Biden presidency. A new post-State of the Union poll shows an 8-point jump in his approval rating. And ex-Vice President Mike Pence breaks with his former boss on Russia – Pence says there’s no room for “apologists for Putin” in the GOP.

On today’s panel: Gen. John Allen (Ret.), Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin, former deputy director of national intelligence Beth Sanner, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, the Wall Street Journal’s Tarini Parti, the New York Times’ Alex Burns, and the Wall Street Journal’s Greg Ip.

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Russia's expanding onslaught in Ukraine

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:30:06 -0000

While urgent meetings on Russia's invasion were taking place at the UN and in Brussels, gruesome and disturbing new images emerged from Ukraine. A firefight at a nuclear plant that Russia now occupies tops the list of actions drawing harsh global rebuke. But Vladimir Putin isn't listening, and the destruction grows every hour. Listen to this episode to hear the very latest from our CNN correspondents on the ground.

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Russia's invasion strategy is working, slowly

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:48:35 -0000

The deputy mayor of Mariupol on Ukraine's southeastern coast, says intense shelling is "destroying our city." The assault follows Russia's first military gain as they now control the southern port city of Kherson. As the bombs fell, Vladimir Putin was telling French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call that the war would continue. Meanwhile, Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelensky makes an impassioned plea for a no-fly zone while aiming a broadside at his Putin: "You are not a czar."

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Russia using illegal weapons, US claims

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 19:25:06 -0000

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield says Russia's arsenal inside Ukraine includes weapons banned under the Geneva Convention. Her claim comes amid violent new clashes, as Russia makes plodding but important new gains in and around major Ukrainian cities. More negotiations are scheduled, but there's not much optimism they'll produce anything. We cover it all in today's episode, which includes multiple live reports from Ukraine.

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New horrors in Ukraine, new remarks from Zelensky

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:35:40 -0000

Ukraine's two largest cities are under intensifying Russian attack. In Kyiv, air raid sirens are blaring again, and a massive TV tower was hit. Ukraine says five people were killed. In Kharkiv, a Russian rocket detonated directly in front of a government building. At least ten are reported dead there. Our team of reporters brings you the latest developments, including an important new CNN interview with Ukraine's president.

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Talks in Belarus end as new Russian barrage rocks Kharkiv

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:42:11 -0000

Russian rockets are sowing a fresh round of fear and death in Ukraine's second-largest city. At the same time, CNN reporters in Kyiv hear several large detonations, followed by sirens going off across the city. New satellite images show a stark three-mile long Russian military convoy. All this as the delegations from Russia and Ukraine negotiating in Belarus head home. We have all the latest developments, starting with CNN's Clarissa Ward reporting live from Kyiv.

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Ukraine holds off Russian advances

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 15:30:08 -0000

Russian troops are attacking Ukraine from the north, east and south and bombing is ramping up in Kyiv. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is rallying his citizens to take up arms and defend the country as officials say Russian troops are facing logistical problems and low morale. Russia's Vladimir Putin seems unconsidered with a near global opposition to his invasion and it's still unclear what his off ramp may be.

Plus, as President Biden prepares to address the nation in Tuesday's State of the Union, a new Cold War is a top priority.

And Biden kept a crucial campaign pledge when he nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Alex Marquardt, CNN’s Nic Robertson, Julia Ioffe of Puck News, David Sanger of the New York Times, Lt. General Mark Hertling (Ret.), Molly Ball of Time Magazine, CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, CNN’s Laura Coates, CNN’s Arwa Damon.

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A historic nomination, an escalating invasion

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 18:32:10 -0000

Joe Biden nominates Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the first black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. But as the president prepares to formally introduce Jackson at the White House, Russia unleashes new assaults on key cities in Ukraine, and an intelligence report suggests Kyiv could fall in days. CNN is on the front lines of the confrontation with reporters covering all the developments.

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Inside Politics update for February 24, 2022

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 16:08:18 -0000

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US warns Ukraine full-scale invasion is imminent

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:48:45 -0000

The latest intelligence indicates the border city of Kharkiv could be particularly at risk. But Ukraine's foreign minister says there are no plans to evacuate the city. Meanwhile, Latvia's prime minister says Russian forces and tanks have moved into regions of eastern Ukraine that Vladimir Putin recognized yesterday as "independent." Our reporters report live from Kyiv on the latest developments in the crisis.

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White House says invasion of Ukraine is underway

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 18:44:57 -0000

A top aide to President Biden says what Vladimir Putin is doing is "the beginning of an invasion. An invasion is an invasion and that is what is underway. Russia has been invading Ukraine since 2014. I don't know how much more clear I can be." Those words have huge international significance, given the president's promise of "swift and severe sanctions" should Russia invade.

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The last-ditch effort to avoid war

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 18:38:22 -0000

Joe Biden says he'll meet with Vladimir Putin but only if the Russian leader doesn't invade Ukraine. The problem: American intelligence says Putin's already ordered his commanders to do exactly that. Plus, a warning from three top Democratic campaign gurus: a midterm shellacking is coming if the White House doesn't stop celebrating and start listening. And, a weekend case study in how Washington Republicans navigate a big divide: the choice between Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell.

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Ukrainian officials say they're "ready for any scenario" as 190,000 Russian troops surround the country

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:25:10 -0000

This morning in Munich, Vice President Harris warned there is a "real possibility" of war in Europe. In Washington, President Biden is set to meet with his National Security Council days after declaring Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the decision to invade. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is calling on Western nations to do more to help defend his country and is asking for immediate sanctions on Russia.

Plus, a long simmering feud between top Republicans came to a head this week as House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy endorsed Rep. Liz Cheney's primary challenger.

And a new CNN original series reveals in a secret recording how President Johnson was prepared to achieve voting rights for Black Americans if the Voting Rights Act failed.

On today’s panel: Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, Hans Nichols of Axios, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report, CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Presidential historian Mark Updegrove.

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Daunte Wright's killer gets two years for "tragic mistake"

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 13:54:07 -0000

An emotional judge Regina Chu sentenced former Minnesota police officer Kim Potter to two years in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. Potter has said she mistakenly drew her gun instead of her Taser when she fatally shot Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, during a traffic stop in April 2021. Chu strayed far from the sentencing guidelines, handing down a significantly less harsh sentence than the 15-year maximum Wright's family had asked for.

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Diplomatic show of force from the US

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 19:01:23 -0000

President Biden, Secretary of State Blinken, and Defense Secretary Austin are all sounding red alert today. Their message? That Vladimir Putin is not telling the truth about what Russia is up to, and that despite his claim of pulling back troops, all indications are that he's prepared to attack Ukraine. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward is on a tour with the Ukrainian military and joins us live.

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Is Vladimir Putin Lying?

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:29:05 -0000

Russia says they're pulling back troops from the Ukrainian border, but the United States and allies aren't buying it. Plus, Covid backlash at the ballot box as San Francisco voters recall three school board members in a revolt fueled by pandemic decisions to keep kids home. And, the January 6 committee homes in on Donald Trump's plan to steal the election by using fake electors.

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Diplomacy ... or invasion?

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:45:57 -0000

Amid a flurry of activity -- troops, helicopters and machinery all moving around Ukraine in the past 24 hours -- Russia claims some of its forces are returning to base, and Vladimir Putin says he's willing to talk. But a source tells CNN a Russian attack -- this week -- is more likely than not. Plus, Donald Trump's accounting firm cuts ties with the former president, saying it can no longer vouch for a decades' worth of financial statements. And, Sandy Hook families win a $73 million settlement against a gun manufacturer. The victims now have access to thousands of internal company documents they hope could help other families in the future.

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The struggle to read Putin's mind

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:31:54 -0000

As the world waits for Vladimir Putin's next move, we explore what US officials say they think is the Russian president's plan for war: a shock and awe campaign from the air followed by an on-the-ground onslaught that ends with Kyiv surrounded. Plus, new details on Mitch McConnell's midterm recruitment strategy: His plan to retake power in Washington counts on keeping the "goofballs" who repeat Donald Trump's lies off the ballot. And, a Parkland father climbs a crane near the White House to send a message to President Biden about gun violence ... and winds up in handcuffs.

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Sunday, February 13: US officials warn a Russian invasion into Ukraine could happen any time

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:08:55 -0000

President Biden warned Russia's Vladimir Putin in a phone call Saturday the cost of an attack on Ukraine would be "swift and severe." That, as more than 100,000 Russian troops stand ready on three sides of Ukraine. The US evacuated most of its embassy on Saturday and several countries urged its citizens to leave Ukraine as soon as possible. Still, Ukrainian President Zelensky is calling for calm and insists the threat remains unchanged.

Plus, a brand new CNN poll spells trouble for Biden and Democrats this November as inflation tops voters' concerns.

And why some Democratic governors are flipping the script on Covid precautions and ending mask mandates.

On today’s panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, CNN’s Lauren Fox, Susan Glasser of the New Yorker.

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Did Trump Break The Law?

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 19:00:09 -0000

The former president removed boxes of records from the White House -- some clearly marked "classified" -- tried tearing documents to shreds and may have flushed some down the toilet. Were those actions illegal? Plus, President Biden cautions "things could go crazy quickly" in Ukraine. And, a big week of Covid change for millions of Americans.

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New Inflation Numbers Won’t Help Biden’s Midterm Challenge

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:48:23 -0000

The latest economic figures show the consumer price index rising 7.5% over the past year -- the fastest rate since 1982 -- just as a new CNN poll reveals Americans see little or no good happening in Washington and increasingly doubt President Biden’s handling of the pandemic and economy. Plus, sources tell CNN there’s a giant gap in the White House record of calls to and from former President Donald Trump covering the hours insurrectionists stormed the Capitol.

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Easing Mask Mandates Gains Momentum

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:44:48 -0000

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she’ll end her state’s mask mandate for businesses tomorrow – the sixth Democratic governor to roll back Covid restrictions this week. Plus, brand new CNN reporting on why Mike Pence decided to rebuke Donald Trump last week.

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Republican Congressional Split On Jan 6 Laid Bare

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:42:29 -0000

A member of the House Republican leadership says there’s no problem with the RNC censuring two of their own. But it’s a different story in the Senate. Plus, the Supreme Court sides with Alabama Republicans on the Congressional map, even though a lower court found it diminished the power of black voters. We examine its effect on the Voting Rights Act and the midterms. And, a big Covid shift as more blue states roll back mask mandates.

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Ukraine Crisis Prompts Twin Diplomatic Tests

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:47:52 -0000

France's Emanuel Macron is at the Kremlin and Germany's Olaf Scholz gets an audience in the US. Plus, when will life look more like normal? Two US states say a big step is ending mask mandates next month. And, the January 6th committee is debating whether to subpoena Mike Pence after the former VP calls what Donald Trump asked him to do “un-American.”

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Sunday, February 6: Pence Rejects Trump's Claim That He Could Have Overturned The Election

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 16:35:52 -0000

Former Vice President Mike Pence made his strongest break from his ex-boss, calling him "wrong" for believing Pence could have overturned the 2020 election. Meanwhile, the Republican National Committee censured the two GOP lawmakers on the January 6 committee, and referred to the insurrection as "legitimate political discourse".

Plus, President Biden touts good economic numbers. But are Americans feeling it?

And the politics of mask mandates: are Democrats on the wrong side of the issue?

On today’s panel: Tamara Keith of NPR, Laura Barron Lopez of Politico, Meridith McGraw of Politico, CNN’s Jeremy Diamond, Former NFL Wide Receiver Donte Stallworth.

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Inside Politics Update For February 3, 2022

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 19:50:45 -0000

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Biden To Send Thousands Of Troops To Putin’s Doorstep

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:37:31 -0000

The President authorizes new deployments to Eastern Europe, as tough talk from the Kremlin dims hopes for a diplomatic end to the Ukraine crisis. Plus, Donald Trump says the insurrectionists deserve pardons. And, Chuck Schumer’s struggle to navigate a 50/50 Democratic Senate.

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Trump's White House Plot To Seize Voting Machines

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:54:28 -0000

New details reveal former President Trump had orders to seize voting machines in order to undermine the 2020 election results. We also know another key Trump White House insider is now cooperating with the select committee. With midterms coming up, George W. Bush is writing checks to anti-Trump Republicans but a new scrub of the numbers also tells us Trump is awash in campaign cash.

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Diplomatic Showdown At The UN

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 19:09:50 -0000

Today the US and Russia meet at the United Nations security council, as no one is quite sure whether Vladimir Putin plans to invade Ukraine. Plus, Boris Johnson asks for trust and asks for time. And, the US faces another Covid crossroads.

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Biden's Barrier-Breaking Opportunity To Put The First Black Woman On The Supreme Court

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:59:37 -0000

President Biden says he will fulfill a key campaign promise after liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced he'll retire at the end of the Court's term. Senate Democrats are so far united in their support for Biden's eventual pick and are eyeing a swift confirmation process. Plus, as Biden touts strong economic numbers, voters are focused on a different metric: rising inflation. And parents are becoming increasingly angry about Covid-related disruptions to schools and daycares. On today’s panel: Hans Nichols of Axios, CNN’s Manu Raju, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast and CNN’s Jasmine Wright.

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Drivers Collide With Near-Death Experience In Pittsburgh

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:30:54 -0000

A bridge collapses in the middle of the morning commute. Somehow, no one died. Even as cars went over the edge. And piled up in the rubble. Plus, Pittsburgh is also the backdrop today for President Biden. He'll talk jobs and point to solid evidence the economy is bouncing back. But it's a hard sell for Americans dealing with high inflation and Covid exhaustion. And, Ukraine's president responds to reports about friction with the US over Russia's intent to invade.

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Biden Pledges To Nominate Black Woman To Supreme Court

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 19:41:30 -0000

A nation-changing event takes place this hour as Justice Stephen Breyer formally announces his retirement from the Supreme Court after nearly three decades on the high court. The vacancy is a legacy moment for any president with Biden promising to make history by nominating a black woman.

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Breyer To Retire: What's Next?

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:02:28 -0000

Liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announces he plans to retire, giving Joe Biden a chance to make his first nomination to the bench. Who might be on his short list, and what are the chances whoever the President chooses will get approved? Our experts provide in-depth analysis of this important breaking news.

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Ukraine Standoff: From Restraint … To Readiness

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:42:11 -0000

8,500 American troops are waiting on orders to deploy to Eastern Europe. Now it’s Putin's time to choose: invade Ukraine or back down. Plus, a CNN exclusive: Mitch McConnell prefers he and Donald Trump just ignore each other, but a new interview highlights a likely McConnell-Trump crash. And, with crime spiking, the New York mayor vows to lead the fight -- and his plan relies on reviving a controversial police unit.

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President Mulls Make-Or-Break Decision

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:39:14 -0000

In just hours, Joe Biden will convene a secure call with European leaders to weigh deploying more troops to Vladimir Putin’s neighborhood, hoping to pressure the Russian leader to back off a potential invasion of Ukraine. Plus, the Jan 6 committee is now talking with former Attorney General Bill Barr. And, we’ve reached a new pandemic inflection point: cases are starting to level off, but Covid fatigue is taking a toll.

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Biden Faces Challenges Home And Abroad

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 15:21:31 -0000

Rising inflation, a Covid surge, tensions in Eastern Europe: President Biden is facing challenges nearly everywhere he turns. As voters grow frustrated with higher prices and the ongoing pandemic, Biden tries to balance acknowledging the frustration with insisting his administration has made significant progress.

Plus, Democrats return to the negotiating table as they try to figure out which parts of Biden's agenda they can pass.

And 49 years since the Supreme Court legalized most abortions, advocates on both sides prepare for the possibility of a post-Roe country.

On today’s panel: NPR’s Asma Khalid, Astead Herndon of the New York Times, CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, Politico’s Rachael Bade and Susan Glasser of the New Yorker.

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Biden Hoping For A Second-Year Reset

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:44:30 -0000

The President tries to connect his work with Americans’ anxiety, highlighting a big new investment in the US supply chain. Plus:

The high-stakes meeting between Russia and the US in Geneva – deemed “not a negotiation” – fails to yield a major breakthrough.
CNN reporting shows Rudy Giuliani led a quiet coup attempt trying to install bogus electors in seven states Trump lost.
Brand new numbers from the CDC reinforce the power of Covid boosters vs. Omicron.

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Biden Tries To Clean Up Mess Of His Own Making

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 20:06:38 -0000

After causing international alarm over remarks about a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, the President warns Vladimir Putin that any military action will bring a heavy price. Plus, the Supreme Court says no – again – to Donald Trump, allowing the January 6 committee access to White House notes and records detailing what the former President did and what he refused to do as his supporters stormed the Capitol.

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Dems Worry Biden Not Up To Midterm Political Challenge

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:42:52 -0000

As the President prepares to hold a rare news conference, his leadership on pressing issues such as the pandemic, his stalled agenda, and Ukraine is being questioned. Plus, New York’s attorney general says the Trump business inflated its assets by hundreds of millions of dollars. She wants the former President’s children to explain the fuzzy math under oath. And, is a Russian invasion of Ukraine imminent?

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Moment Of Truth For Voting Rights

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 19:03:43 -0000

The current math in the Senate adds up to a stinging defeat for President Biden and his party on their voting rights agenda. How far is Chuck Schumer willing to go to change the rules? Plus: As Russia plots its next Ukraine move, and the US shows solidarity with the Baltic state, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Kyiv where he will meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba. And, a brand new study details the terrible mental health toll of school closures.

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Dems Demand Action On Voting Rights

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 18:41:59 -0000

As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King, prominent Democrats and activists are expressing anger at those who won’t change the filibuster to advance the voting rights MLK championed. Plus, Virginia’s new governor stirs an immediate Covid showdown by stripping away a statewide school mask mandate. And, Donald Trump makes his midterm year debut.

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Call To Action On Voting Rights Falls Flat

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 14:33:00 -0000

With the losses piling up, is it time for Joe Biden to hit reset on his Presidency? Plus, the administration announces a new testing plan, but is it too late to stop the surge? And, Donald Trump versus the GOP establishment.

On today’s panel: Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Margaret Talev of Axios, the Washington Post’s Seung Min Kim, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner.

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Inside the Game-Changing Jan 6 Indictment

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:37:00 -0000

Stuart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers, makes his first federal appearance in court after being charged with seditious conspiracy – by far the most serious of the 700-plus indictments filed against defendants connected to the Capitol insurrection. Plus, President Biden looks to end a brutal week of setbacks in the courts, in Congress, and in the inflation numbers, on a brighter note. And, some major cities are nearing the end of the brutal Omicron surge, but the national numbers remain quite grim.

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McCarthy: No Testimony, No Documents, No Cooperation

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:32:07 -0000

House Minority Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he’s not going to voluntarily turn over any records of what happened on insurrection day, and refuses to talk about the details of what spoke about with the then-President of the United States, Donald Trump. Plus: Joe Biden promises more test and more masks. And, the President travels to Capitol Hill to speak to Senate Democrats, two of whom remain opposed to Biden's voting rights plan.

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Record Number Spells Trouble For Biden

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:41:15 -0000

Inflation spikes to its highest level in nearly 40 years, as everything from gas to your couch to your sweatpants is getting more expensive. Plus, big pressure on two Senate Democratic moderates to change their minds about the filibuster and voting rights. And, Mitch McConnell speaks truth about the 2022 election, which (of course) makes Donald Trump mad.

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Biden Faces Boycott From This Own Base

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:36:58 -0000

The President visits Atlanta for a big voting rights push, but many activists say they are in no mood for another speech and demand Presidential action in Washington. Plus, a new pandemic record: 145,000 people are now hospitalized with Covid. And, the former President targets a Republican Senator who told the truth, and Kevin McCarthy promises if he gets power he’ll use to punish Democrats.

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Omicron Making Americans Sick At Record Pace

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 20:47:59 -0000

The disruptions caused by the Covid-19 variant include millions of workers calling out sick, kids unable to go to school, and travelers stranded, sometimes for days on end. Plus, the U.S. and Russia meet for talks, but while the goals are clear – avoiding an invasion of Ukraine – there's little insight into how to do it, and even less confidence Vladimir Putin is in the mood to listen.

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Congress Marks One Year Since The January 6 Insurrection

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 16:20:50 -0000

One year after rioters ransacked the Capitol and delayed the certification of President Biden's victory, Biden accused Donald Trump of "holding a dagger to the throat of democracy."

Plus, Democrats renew their push for voting rights as Biden and Vice President Harris plan to deliver speeches in Atlanta on Tuesday.

And why Dr. Ashish Jha says children should be in school despite the Omicron surge.

On today’s panel: Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post’s Paul Kane, CNN’s Eva McKend, Jonathan Martin on the New York Times, Dean of Brown University's School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha

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Walensky Under Fire At Key Pandemic Moment

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:44:51 -0000

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky holds her first solo briefing with reporters since the summer, as new CNN reporting details frustrations with her at the White House and among some CDC scientists. Plus, the first jobs report of the new year is weak, but the unemployment rate sinks to a new pandemic low.

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January 6 … One Year Later

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 20:09:28 -0000

On the heels of President Biden’s speech marking the one-year anniversary of the Capitol insurrection, CNN’s John King, Dana Bash, Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and others take an in-depth look at this tragic event in our nation’s history.

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Covid Confusion Causes Clash Over Schools, CDC Guidelines

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:41:20 -0000

Chicago teachers refuse to go to their classrooms as many Americans find the CDC’s new isolation guidance more confusing than helpful. Plus: newly revealed texts show Trump propagandist Sean Hannity was saying one thing to White House insiders but something very different on TV and on the radio.

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How Staggering New Covid Numbers Are Disrupting American Life

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:35:26 -0000

For the first time in four months, pandemic hospitalizations exceed 100,000, with Omicron now responsible for 95% of new infections nationwide. Plus: a jarring look at the Jan 6 lies Trump supporters believe to their core. And: Chuck Schumer’s math problem.

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Parents Get New Tool In Covid Fight

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:46:26 -0000

As Omicron disrupts schools and causes a surge in pediatric hospitalizations, the FDA authorizes Pfizer’s booster for 12-15-year-olds, while also chopping a month off the timeline to get the third shot. Also: The NY Attorney General subpoenas the former President’s children, Ivanka and Donald Jr.

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President Biden Reassures U.S. Amid Omicron Surge

Sun, 02 Jan 2022 15:09:02 -0000

Holiday travel plus the highly transmissible Omicron variant equals record-breaking Covid cases across the country. Thanks to vaccinations hospitalizations and deaths remain lower than last winter's surge. But, the variant is causing staffing shortages from airlines to hospitals.

Plus: nearly a year since the January 6th Capitol attack, 6 in 10 Republicans still believe there was significant voter fraud in the 2020 election.

And Biden holds back-to-back calls with Russia and Ukraine's leaders. Could he help avert an invasion?

On today's panel: The Wall Street Journal's Tarini Parti, Hans Nichols of Axios, the Daily Beast's Jackie Kucinich, Alex Thompson of Politico, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen, CNN's Alex Marquardt.

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A Numbing Pandemic First

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 18:36:40 -0000

Omicron pushes the average U.S. daily Covid case count above 300,000. Now the variant has some states rethinking when and how kids will go back to school. Plus: Despite low unemployment and stock market records, the everyday economic reality for some Americans feels very different. And: Biden and Putin prepare to speak again.

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Why Did The CDC Change Its Mind On Covid-19?

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:48:40 -0000

As an American Covid-19 case record falls, the CDC chief explains why the agency reduced its isolation advice if you’re asymptomatic … and why it left testing out of the equation. Plus: Putin reaches out to Biden. And: a look back at Harry Reid’s remarkable life.

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Pediatric Hospitalizations Skyrocket Amid Omicron Surge

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 20:17:11 -0000

Omicron has scrambled everything. Daily Covid cases climb to 237,000, more kids land in hospitals and the CDC changes its isolation guidance to 5 days for asymptomatic cases.

Plus, Democrats run over the same old ground. Is President Biden's agenda dead, or can Joe Manchin be swayed?

And, Democrats have the slimmest of majorities in the U.S. Senate with the balance of power at 50/50. CNN identifies the ten Senate seats most likely to flip in 2022.

On today’s show: Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Francesca Chambers White House Correspondent, McClatchy, CNN’s Melanie Zanona, CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen, CNN’s Dr. Leana Wen, Dr. Ali Raja of of Massachusetts General Hospital and Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen.

Hosted by Phil Mattingly, in for John King.

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Omicron Becomes A Holiday Nightmare

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 21:00:47 -0000

As the Omicron surge continues, the U.S. is now averaging nearly 200,000 new Covid cases per day, and the biggest concern, with New Year's Eve celebrations around the corner - will a spike in hospitalizations and death come next?

Plus, President Biden closes out his first year in office where he began, with his giant rewrite of the American social safety net still unfinished. Senator Cardin says the Democrats are "open" to breaking Build Back Better into stand-alone bills, but will this be enough to stop their infighting?

And with Covid clashes, shouting matches on the House floor and videos depicting the murder of a colleague, the mood at the Capitol is toxic. Is civility over in Washington?

On today’s show: Infectious disease expert Professor William Haseltine, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, CNN’s Eva Mckend, CNN’s John Harwood, CNN’s Ryan Noble and CNN’s Lucy Kafanov.

Hosted by Phil Mattingly, in for John King.

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How a Lingering Pandemic and Stubborn Inflation Upended Biden’s First Year

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:44:31 -0000

President Biden ends his first year in office with the lowest approval ratings of his career. He can also point to some big wins, like a bipartisan infrastructure bill and low unemployment. But can he recover politically as long as Covid still dominates voters’ lives?

Plus – Manchin in the middle. How the West Virginia Democrat became Washington’s indispensable man. Can fellow Democrats convince him to change his mind on the “Build Back Better” plan?

And Donald Trump is dominating the GOP as much out of office as he did when still in the White House. It has big implications for 2022, 2024, and the future of democracy itself.

On today’s panel: Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report, Astead Herndon of The New York Times, CNN’s Phil Mattingly, and CNN’s Lauren Fox.

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Inside Politics Update for December 20, 2021

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio.

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America Braces For Next Big Covid Surge

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 14:32:11 -0000

Noting the Omicron variant may be “the most contagious virus that civilization has faced in our lifetimes,” doctors predict a "a viral blizzard" with “millions of cases in our communities.” Plus: Biden’s year-end agenda falls short, leaving a 2022 scramble. And: More evidence the Trump coup attack was real.

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Inside Politics Update for December 17, 2021

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 19:53:00 -0000

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Covid Roars as Winter Nears

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:39:10 -0000

Colleges retreat to online learning, big games are postponed, and big Broadway shows are shuttered. Omicron, Delta, plus the flu bring a new season of uncertainty … President Biden’s biggest priorities are stalled because Democrats can’t work out their differences … Wall Street likes the new Federal Reserve plan to fight inflation, but how might they impact you?

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A Giant Year-End Warning For Democrats

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:42:46 -0000

A brand-new CNN poll reveals two-thirds of Americans have doubts about President Biden’s leadership … Will the Justice Department pursue criminal charges against Mark Meadows? … The Omicron explosion.

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Trump Jr.’s Stunning Texts

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 18:45:31 -0000

As the House prepares to hold President Trump’s former Chief of Staff in contempt, new evidence – texts from Donald Trump Jr. on January 6 – makes clear why getting the full truth is so important … Encouraging data on the Covid pill that fights serious illness and death … New reporting on one of the Democratic senators holding up a central piece of President Biden’s agenda.

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Biden Will Visit Kentucky Wednesday

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:39:53 -0000

After being briefed on the government’s planned response to the devastation wrought by weekend tornados, the President announces he’ll visit Kentucky on Wednesday. Also: Jan 6 committee prepares to hold Mark Meadows in contempt.

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Tornadoes Ravage Six States, Killing Dozens Of People

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:59:00 -0000

A series of deadly tornadoes in the Midwest level towns and leave dozens dead. We have the latest from the storm zone.

Plus, a new report on inflation shows prices rising at the fastest pace in 39 years. President Biden says the crisis has peaked – but can he convince Americans his administration has it under control? And do the latest numbers make it harder for him to get his “Build Back Better” plan through Congress?

And the latest on the Omicron variant – what do we know, what are we still trying to find out, and how worried should we be?

On today’s panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, the Wall Street Journal’s Joshua Jamerson, CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, Politico’s Rachael Bade, and CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner.

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NY AG Wants To Depose Trump

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 18:48:56 -0000

A source confirms to CNN that the New York Attorney General’s office wants to question Donald Trump under oath and ask him if he lied about the value of his property. Also: The FDA says it’s okay for kids 16-17 to get a vaccine booster shot.

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Biden’s Message To Putin: Don’t Invade Ukraine

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 18:59:28 -0000

The President says using force to confront Russia is “not in the cards right now,” but promises sanctions “like none he’s ever seen” if Putin sends in troops. Also: Jan 6 committee will seek criminal contempt charge against Mark Meadows. And: Pfizer says three vaccine shots provide robust defense against Omicron.

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Biden Looks For An Off-Ramp With Putin

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:35:41 -0000

Joe Biden goes one-on-one with Vladimir Putin, hoping to dissuade the Russian leader from attacking Ukraine. Meadows does an about-face. Nunes quits Congress to work for Trump.

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The President Takes On China, Russia

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 18:53:48 -0000

Two dramatic developments will make this week a defining test for Joe Biden on the world stage. #1: The White House announces a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics. #2: A phone call tomorrow between Biden and Vladimir Putin. Plus: New Covid travel rules … NYC expands its vaccine mandate.

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President Biden Defends His Response To Omicron

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 16:19:30 -0000

The White House rolled out new measures to control Covid-19 ahead of an expected winter surge as the Omicron variant spreads. He says it won't include new lockdowns or domestic restrictions -- but Republicans are attacking it anyway.

Plus, nearly 50 years since Roe v. Wade, five conservative Supreme Court justices signal they may be ready to overturn the landmark ruling.

And another week of infighting among House Republicans -- does Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy have any control over his conference?

On today’s panel: Time Magazine’s Molly Ball, CNN’s Lauren Fox, CNN’s Phil Mattingly, Politico’s Laura Barron Lopez, CNN Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic.

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Parents Of High School Shooting Suspect Charged

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:31:21 -0000

Hear the press conference where prosecutors explained why James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the 15-year-old charged in this week's deadly shooting at Michigan's Oxford High School, have been charged with four counts each of homicide involuntary manslaughter. Also: Joe Biden wants Americans to see that the economy’s about to get better, but convincing them is critical to himself and the party’s future.

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Omicron Sparks Another COVID Reset

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 18:41:11 -0000

President Biden outlines a new plan: flooding the country with at-home tests (and getting insurance to pay for them), and convincing companies to give employees time off so they can get boosted. Plus: new CNN reporting reveals Mark Meadows repeatedly peddled bogus theories about 2020 election fraud on officials across the government.

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Momentous Day At Supreme Court

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 18:32:30 -0000

Arguments wrap up in Dobbs vs. Jackson. At stake, Roe vs. Wade and the nearly 50-year-old right to abortion. Plus: A shocking revelation in former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadow’s new book.

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Yes, Everyone Should Get COVID Booster

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:44:52 -0000

As the new Omicron variant spreads to at least 19 nations, the CDC ups its guidance on boosters, recommending all adults should get an added shot. Also: An appeals court hears Donald Trump’s bid to keep his White House records secret. How its decision will help or hamstring the Jan 6 committee.

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Biden: Omicron Is “Cause For Concern, Not Panic”

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:35:56 -0000

The President vows to fight the new COVID variant with “knowledgeable scientific action and speed, not chaos and confusion” … and again urges Americans to get vaccinated.

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New Variant Omicron Alarms Health Officials

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 15:54:35 -0000

The White House announced a ban on flights coming from eight African countries starting Monday after South Africa identified a new, potentially more transmissible covid variant. However, it will take weeks to determine whether Omicron can evade vaccines.

Plus, President Biden walks a tightrope on the economy as the Dow plunges over covid concerns.

And another example of hateful rhetoric from a Republican lawmaker. Will Rep. Lauren Boebert face consequences from Republican leadership?

On today’s panel: Hans Nichols of Axios, CNN’s Eva McKend, Politico’s Alex Thompson, CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Jim Tankersley of the New York Times, Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health

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Trumpers And The Trump Effect

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:32:00 -0000

How allies of the former president keep reminding Kevin McCarthy his path to the speakership depends on keeping Donald Trump happy. Plus: The Jan 6 committee’s latest demands for evidence, and the giant question hanging over the panel’s work.

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Meadows A No-Show

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:49:17 -0000

Former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows ignores a 10am deadline to appear before the House insurrection committee, likely triggering a contempt of Congress vote. Plus, House progressives are split on how to deal with Manchin. And, time runs out on COP26.

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Biden Breaks Glass In Gas Price Emergency

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:48:25 -0000

The President will tap into the strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to lower your pain at the pump. Plus: The Jan 6 committee targets a dirty trickster and a reckless conspiracy theorist.

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Arbery Closing Arguments ... Update From Waukesha

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:50:52 -0000

John King and panel offer instant analysis of closing arguments in the dramatic trial. Plus: fresh information on Sunday's tragedy in Wisconsin.

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Build Back Better Bill Heads To Senate

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:52:16 -0000

The House approved President Biden's sweeping social spending and climate change bill on Friday. Now it heads the Senate, where Sen. Joe Manchin is demanding major changes in exchange for his support. Plus, Covid cases are back on the rise. Will Thanksgiving gatherings trigger another winter surge? And a not-guilty verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse case becomes the latest flashpoint in the country's debate over inequality and gun rights.

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Giant Step Forward For Biden Agenda

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:46:32 -0000

The House passes the Build Back Better bill, a package that includes universal pre-school, lower drug costs, and landmark climate investments. But Senate passage remains dicey. Plus: FDA greenlights COVID booster for all adults.

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Republicans Vow Retribution After Gosar Censure

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:58:38 -0000

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy says Dems should worry about what will happen if Republicans retake the majority. Plus: anxiety as America anticipates a verdict soon out of Kenosha.

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Will “QAnon Shaman” Sentence Set An Example?

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:55:33 -0000

Jacob Chansley has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in the Jan 6 riot – despite committing no violent acts. What does this mean for the dozens of other insurrection defendants who’ve been indicted? Plus: chaos for Dems.

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Biden Hits The Road To Sell Infrastructure … And Himself

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 18:45:41 -0000

Hoping to pull out of a serious political slump, the President heads to New Hampshire to tout the bipartisan trillion-dollar infrastructure overhaul he signed into law yesterday. Plus: Does Mark Meadows want to go to jail?

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Bannon Expected to Surrender Tomorrow After Federal Indictment

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 15:31:01 -0000

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon has been charged with two counts of criminal contempt of Congress after he openly defied a subpoena from the January 6 committee. The charges are putting others, like former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, on notice.

Plus, new polls show Biden's approval numbers at record lows. Will the infrastructure package and a new message on rising prices resonate with voters? And violent rhetoric is becoming the norm on the right — even in the halls of Congress.

On today’s panel: CNN’s Paula Reid, Paul Kane of the Washington Post, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, Astead Herndon of the New York Times, Tarini Parti of the Wall Street Journal, former economic advisor to President Obama Austan Goolsbee.

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Trump’s Last-Ditch Legal Challenge

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 18:43:49 -0000

After losing again in U.S. district court, the former President asks an appeals court to stop the release of White House records to the House committee investigating the Jan 6 insurrection. Plus: an up-close look at pocketbook pressure on American families.

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Insurrection Committee Issues 6 New Subpoenas

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 19:11:06 -0000

All are for close Trump associates. Why what Merrick Garland does next could make or break the Jan 6 investigation. Plus: GOP reps who voted for Biden’s infrastructure plan face disgusting threats.

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New CNN Poll Finds Majority Disapprove Of Biden

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:42:17 -0000

CNN’s just-released poll shows a deepening Biden slump. Many Americans think the President is not focusing enough on the issues that matter most to them. Plus: Obama throws some shade at Donald Trump.

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Congress Passes Historic Infrastructure Bill

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:08:09 -0000

After weeks of intense negotiations, the House approved the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure in a late Friday night vote. President Biden touted the key legislative win as a "once-in-a-generation investment" that rebuilds roads, bridges, railways and water pipes. Now, Democrats must sell the bill to the country ahead of next year's midterm elections.

Plus, after wins in Virginia and a closer-than-expected race in New Jersey, Republicans say education and parents' rights are winning issues for 2022.

And the unemployment rate is down, the stock market is up and employers added more than half a million new jobs last month - but why do Americans think the country is in bad economic shape?

On today’s panel: CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, Margaret Talev of Axios, NPR’s Asma Khalid, John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News and Neil Irwin of the New York Times.

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Court Battle Over Trump’s Insurrection Records

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:38:04 -0000

A judge decides whether to give lawmakers access to materials the former President wants to keep secret … Pelosi pushes to vote on social safety net tonight, and infrastructure tomorrow … Biden administration delays vaccine mandates.

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The Day After: Election Day Fallout

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:37:32 -0000

How Republican Glenn Youngkin beat Terry McAuliffe for governor of Virginia – a state Joe Biden won handily just a year ago – and what it means for the Democratic Party. Plus: The crucial New Jersey governor’s race is still too close to call.

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Election Day: Biden, Trump Loom Large

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:41:52 -0000

From crucial governor’s races to big city mayoral contests, today’s results are a referendum on the President’s first-year performance and a test of whether the Trump brand is still toxic for Republicans in the suburbs. Plus: the Dems’ Joe Manchin problem, and Mike Pence explains why he said no to Donald Trump’s plan to subvert democracy.

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Busy Day, Defining Week For Joe Biden

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:30:51 -0000

As the President attends a crucial climate conference overseas, negotiations at home on his Build Back Better agenda may scramble a plan to vote on everything tomorrow. Plus, the Supreme Court hears arguments on the biggest issue of this term: a challenge to Texas’ restrictive abortion law.

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Will Republicans Pull Off An Upset In Virginia?

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 14:01:46 -0000

After President Biden won Virginia by 10 points a year ago, polls show a tight race between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. If Youngkin wins, it will be the first time since 2009 that a Republican occupies the governor's mansion.

Plus, are Democratic lawmakers any closer to passing their legislative agenda? Progressives and moderates indicate they've reached a deal to support the bipartisan infrastructure deal and the $1.75 trillion economic plan and could vote on it as soon as Tuesday.

And Biden notches key economic wins at the G20 conference in Rome. Next, he hopes to persuade world leaders to adopt new climate plans at the COP26 climate summit in Glasglow.

On today’s panel: Politico’s Rachael Bade, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal’s Sabrina Siddiqui, Julie Pace of the Associated Press, CNN’s Eva McKend and Chief Scientist of The Nature Conservancy Katharine Hayhoe.

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Biden On The World Stage

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:43:54 -0000

Act 1 of the President’s European trip featured meetings with the Pope and French President Macron -- the latter following last month’s big dustup over a controversial submarine deal. The early reviews are in. Plus, another Republican critic heads for the exits.

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Biden Touts Framework … But There’s Still No Deal

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 18:05:25 -0000

CNN experts dissect President Biden’s just-completed East Room speech promoting what he called a “consequential” framework with Congress on his massive spending agenda. What he doesn’t have is a deal.

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Santa Fe Officials: ‘Live Round’ Killed Hutchins

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:00:08 -0000

At a press conference carried live on CNN, Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza confirmed a lead bullet fired by Alec Baldwin killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injured director Joel Souza, and he believes more of the rounds taken from the scene are live rounds. Hear the complete press conference, followed by expert analysis.

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Breaking News In Insurrection Investigation

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:30:00 -0000

At least five former Trump White House officials have talked to the Jan 6 committee. Also: decision day at the FDA as experts meet to decide how Pfizer’s COVID vaccine works in kids. And: Zuckerberg fires back.

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Biden: Deal Before Wednesday “With The Grace Of God”

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:45:57 -0000

President Biden hopes to have an infrastructure vote and a framework of a broader spending plan cemented before he heads overseas. Plus: COVID kids’ shots in two weeks? And, more on the Facebook documents leak.

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Sunday, October 24: Democrats inch closer to a deal on social spending plan

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:29:00 -0000

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin are set to meet in Delaware with President Biden today to hammer out the final details of the Democrats' sprawling social spending bill. The White House aims to hold a vote in the coming days before Biden travels abroad for a climate conference.

Plus, Virginia voters say jobs and education are among their top priorities. Republicans believe that means momentum is on their side, but Democrats are bringing in their heavy hitter- former President Obama, Vice President Harris and Stacey Abrams.in the final stretch of the Virginia governor race.

And younger kids may be eligible for the Covid vaccine within weeks. How many will get the shot?

On today's panel: The Cook Political Report's Amy Walter, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times, the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim, Molly Ball of Time Magazine, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen.

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Dishing On The Details

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 17:39:53 -0000

President Biden put just about everything on the table at last night’s CNN Town Hall. He believes a deal on “build back better” will get done, but big obstacles remain. Plus: Pfizer says its COVID vaccine for kids is safe and 90% effective. And, a shouting match on the House floor.

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Biden’s Big Opportunity

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:37:09 -0000

What to expect at the President’s live CNN town hall tonight in Baltimore. Plus, Pelosi says “great progress” has been made toward agreement on Biden's “build back better” agenda. And the FDA greenlights mixing and matching COVID vaccines.

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Biden’s Big Cut Down

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 17:36:21 -0000

The President dramatically narrows his agenda to try to force a deal. Universal Pre-K is in. Free two-year college is out. Plus: Congress moves another step closer to holding a key Trump ally in contempt, while the Republican leading the Jan 6 committee suggests the former Prez was perhaps personally responsible for planning the Capitol riots.

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Bannon & Trump: The Defiant Ones

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:23:49 -0000

The committee investigating the Jan 6 insurrection plans to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in contempt, as the former President sues to stop that committee from getting access to his records. Plus, America’s first 4-star transgender woman.

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Gen. Colin Powell Dead At 84 Of COVID Complications

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 18:17:55 -0000

An in-depth look at the remarkable trailblazer, who was the first African-American to serve as National Security Adviser, then the first African-American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and then the first African-American Secretary of State.

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Mounting Problems Test Biden's Presidency

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 14:25:33 -0000

It's a crossroads moment for Joe Biden -- these next few weeks could make or break his presidency as he tries to fix a broken supply chain, prevent a new Covid surge, and pass his domestic agenda through a divided Congress.

Plus, the January 6 select committee moves to hold Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for defying a congressional subpoena.

And all eyes on the Virginia gubernatorial election as Democrats call in the heavy hitters to make the case for Terry McAuliffe -- but will it be enough to get him over the finish line?

CNN’s Phil Mattingly anchors.

On today’s show: CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Jeff Mason of Reuters, Jackie Kucinich of The Daily Beast, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, and Kimberly Adams of Marketplace

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January 6 Committee Gets Aggressive

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:43:31 -0000

The January 6 Select Committee flexes its legal muscles, seeking criminal charges against top Trump adviser Steve Bannon after he failed to attend his deposition, with the chairman saying he has not ruled out a subpoena for Donald Trump himself.

The FDA meets today to decide whether to authorize a booster shot for Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine with a new study showing mixing and matching vaccines and boosters between the three different brands can increase their efficacy.

Bill Clinton is admitted to hospital following a urinary tract infection which has spread to his bloodstream. A spokesman for the former president says he is ‘on the mend’.

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Can You Mix & Match Your Covid-19 Vaccine?

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:50:03 -0000

The FDA meets this week to discuss boosters for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, and the efficacy of mixing boosters from different vaccine brands. Later, President Biden speaks from the White House on the significant progress America has made in tackling Covid-19, and the challenges which still remain.

In a bizarre new ultimatum, former President Trump says unless the 2020 election results are changed to his liking by the GOP ‘fixing’ his claims of election ‘fraud’, Republican voters should stay at home in 2022 and 2024. That, as we see defiance from two key Trump allies with Steve Bannon and Kash Patel failing to appear before the January 6 Select Committee, and possibly facing legal repercussions.

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Subpoena Showdown For Trump Allies

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:30:20 -0000

There’s a subpoena showdown as the January 6 Select Committee investigating the insurrection warns that for Trump allies who refuse to cooperate, criminal referrals will come fast.

As Biden faces the challenge of selling his ambitious agenda, new CNN polling shows that while 50% of Americans approve of Biden’s job as President, only 25% see his safety net and climate change proposals actually helping them.

William Shatner boldly goes to the edge of space as a tourist. Now back on Earth, the 90-year-old actor reflects on the historic journey he took with Jeff Bezos.

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Raiders Coach Resigns In Disgrace

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:15:04 -0000

Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders, has resigned following a New York Times report detailing his use of homophobic, misogynistic & racist language in professional emails sent over seven years. Gruden, who opposed supporting those who kneeled for racial injustice and criticized the drafting of gay players, also shared naked photos of an NFL cheerleader with an NFL executive.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott bans any and all businesses in the state from mandating the Covid-19 vaccine after recently saying government should not tell private business what to do. But with Abbott up for up for re-election next year and the Republican also considering a national run in 2024, this new executive order puts him in sync with the anti-mandate right.

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Trump's Team To Appear Before January 6 Committee

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:21:53 -0000

Members of Trump’s top team are to give closed-door depositions to the January 6 Select Committee today. With some of his allies still defying subpoenas and open support from leading Republicans, Trump continues to sell his big lie, making the search for the truth about his efforts to overturn the 2020 election even more essential. Will the Committee use every power available to them to ensure those avoiding scrutiny cooperate?

A new study shows that Democratic-led states have seen a slower spread of Covid-19, thought to be because of their Governors’ proactive roles in upholding mask mandates, promoting testing, and keeping their states closed for relatively long periods of time. That, as pharmaceutical company Merck seeks emergency use authorization from the FDA for its pill which treats severe Covid-19 symptoms.

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Sunday October 10: Trump's Iowa rally signals possible 2024 run

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 14:11:13 -0000

The next presidential election is still three years away, but former President Trump is making sure ambitious Republicans know he's not yet leaving the political stage. Still, Trump--and his core supporters-- remain fixated on 2020 election lies.

Plus, what's in and what's out? Democrats debate what programs to include in a slimmer economic plan.

And decreasing cases, hospitalizations and deaths suggest the worst of the Delta-fueled summer surge may be behind us.

On today's panel: CNN's Lauren Fox, CNN's Michael Warren, Jeff Stein of the Washington Post, CNN's Eva McKend, Tamara Keith of NPR, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen.

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Weak Jobs Report Worries White House

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:36:37 -0000

Predictions of a hiring boom falter, as a weak jobs report worries the Biden White House, with just 194,000 new workers added to the economy in September. Many Americans stopped looking for employment as the delta variant raged across the country. President Biden speaks live from the White House on the issue.

Donald Trump tells his former aides to defy the January 6 Select Committee subpoenas as Democratic Majority Whip Dick Durbin urges Trump's former to team to ‘follow the law’ as he ‘doesn't have the power to pardon you anymore’. The panel has also served a new round of subpoenas on ‘Stop the Steal’ rally organizers.

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28 Million Children Almost Eligible For Pfizer Vaccine

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:43:39 -0000

Pfizer is seeking FDA approval for its Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. The FDA vaccine committee meets later this month, meaning 28 million children should be eligible for a rapid rollout of shots at convenient places for parents and kids to get vaccinated, including pediatricians' offices and community sites.

With the deadline for Trump allies to comply with the January 6 subpoenas upon us, a new Senate report and brand-new review of court documents details how Trump installed a loyalist at the DOJ to attempt a coup. The former president continues to escalate the big lie, publicly stating the ‘real insurrection’ was the 2020 Election Day.

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School Shooter Situation In Texas

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:26:42 -0000

BREAKING NEWS: The FBI investigates reports of an active shooter situation at Timber View High School, Arlington. It is believed there was an altercation between a student and another individual in a class, in which a gun was used, leaving three hospitalized. Timothy George Simpkins has been identified as a person of interest by the authorities and is considered armed and dangerous.

As White House economists warn of a global shock and job losses in the millions, President Biden meets with business leaders to make the case that unless Congress acts soon to raise the debt ceiling, there will be devastating consequences. With just 12 days to go to the default deadline, Senator Manchin is now ‘imploring’ leaders to work out the debt standoff.

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Mike Pence & Insurrection Amnesia

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:16:58 -0000

Mike Pence begins to wrap his arms around the narrative of the big lie. The former Vice President, who is aware that rioters were building gallows outside the Capitol and chanting "hang Mike Pence", now says the media is hyping what happened on January 6 in an attempt to ‘demean’ Republican supporters.

Facebook whistle-blower Frances Haugen tells Senators the social media giant knowingly and repeatedly put profit over safety, harming children and inciting hate and violence. Haugen, who equates social media to cigarettes for teens, says the company hides evidence of the damaging impact of its platforms.

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Whistleblower Accuses Facebook Of Enabling Capitol Riot

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:58:37 -0000

A whistleblower claims Facebook prioritized profit over public good and accuses the company of enabling the Capitol Riot by allowing its platforms to be used to spread hate, violence and misinformation. Facebook say they continue to make significant improvements to tackle the spread of misinformation and harmful content, and to suggest they encourage bad content is just not true. So, what is the truth? CNN’s Donnie O’Sullivan joins to give his perspective.

The Washington Post reports that Trump asked his advisers whether he should announce his 2024 bid for the White House after the chaotic exit in Afghanistan. They urged Trump, who is taking legal action to reinstate his twitter account, to be patient over concerns that an announcement now may help the Democratic turnout in the 2022 midterms.

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Sunday, October 3: Progressives flex their muscle on Biden agenda

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 14:40:36 -0000

Progressives are holding firm and demanding a vote on a bill full of liberal priorities before also voting on the bipartisan infrastructure plan. President Biden admits that "everybody is frustrated," but still expects both parts of his expansive agenda to eventually land on his desk.

Plus, Democrats aim to continue their winning streak in Virginia in next month's gubernatorial election. But Republicans are betting that a Biden backlash could power them to an upset win.

And what does Sen. Kyrsten Sinema want and why is she so eager to buck her party?

On today's panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, Politico's Laura Barron Lopez, John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News.

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Major Covid Breakthrough

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:32:05 -0000

In a major Covid-19 breakthrough, the pharmaceutical company Merck says their pill could cut the risk of hospitalization or death from the virus by 50%. That, as Government statistics show the unvaccinated are 8x more likely to test positive, 41 times more likely to be hospitalized and 57x more likely to die compared to the vaccinated.

There is new optimism that the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Biden’s economic agenda can be agreed as a House Democrats meeting intensifies negotiations. However, the $2 trillion divide over the dramatic expansion of the social safety net still remains.

Hosted by Dana Bash, in for John King.

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Decision Day For Biden’s Spending Plan

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:35:00 -0000

It’s decision day for the President’s spending plan, but at this moment no deal and no apparent progress is in sight. The House will however proceed with a vote on a smaller infrastructure bill, as liberals want that bigger agreement finalised before they vote yes on Biden’s Agenda. Senator Joe Manchin speaks from Captitol Hill on the infrastructure vote and the $1.5 trillion price tag he has floated to the President for the Democrat’s package.

Another major vaccine mandate takes effect. California health care workers must be vaccinated by today or lose their jobs. That as the CDC puts pregnant women on alert, strongly recommending they get the Covid-19 vaccine.

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Biden’s Afghanistan Plan Under Fire

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:29:04 -0000

Testimony at the Senate continues from America's top military officials, who say they recommended President Biden keep Afghanistan troop levels at 2,500 not, as he later decided, zero. After the messy withdrawal and a number of Americans still in left Afghanistan, should Biden have had a better plan?

The New York City Mayor says their numbers definitively prove city and state vaccine mandates are working. 92% of NYC health workers are now vaccinated with a 45% rise in daily NYC vaccinations since the mandates were announced. The pace of national vaccinations however, is slowing.

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:43:15 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today due to CNN's ongoing coverage of the Afghanistan withdrawal hearing live from the Senate.

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Biden Gets Booster Live On TV

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:43:00 -0000

President Biden gets his booster shot live on national TV, his third dose of the Pfizer vaccine. That, as New York State's vaccine mandate for health care workers comes into effect - officials are bracing for the possibility of significant staff shortages, with the NY Governor considering activating the National Guard or bringing in workers from overseas to help.

Liz Cheney says her fight for re-election in Wyoming is the test case of Donald Trump's hold on the Republican Party. After making an enemy of Trump by voting to impeach him, her Republican primary challenger now has the backing of the former President. Trump has told GOP candidates they need to ‘embrace MAGA’ to win.

After the President spent the weekend on the phone with lawmakers pushing his Agenda, the Democrats remain at a spending plan impasse, with Nancy Pelosi saying it is ‘self-evident’ that Biden’s Agenda won’t be $3.5 trillion. Government funding is due to run out Thursday.

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Sunday September 26: A Democratic showdown on Capitol Hill

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 13:47:05 -0000

Democrats are split as they head into a critical week on Capitol Hill: moderates and progressives can't agree on the scope or price tag of the reconciliation bill that addresses everything from climate change to paid family leave. And progressives say they'll vote down the bipartisan infrastructure bill until the reconciliation bill gets a vote. Meanwhile, the country is barreling towards a government shutdown at the end of the month.

Plus, a sham election audit led by Republicans in Arizona's largest county once again confirmed President Biden's victory. So why are some Republicans calling for similar audits in other states?

And the White House faces bipartisan outrage at chaos on the Southern border.

On today's panel: CNN's Jeremy Diamond, Julie Hirschfeld Davis of the New York Times, Politico's Burgess Everett, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, CNN's Pricilla Alvarez, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner.

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Death Blow Dealt To Trump's Election Fraud Fantasy

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:44:53 -0000

The company Republicans paid $6 million to find 2020 election fraud in Arizona, has found no evidence. The draft report from Cyber Ninjas, shows President Biden received 99 more votes than Maricopa County had initially reported, while Trump received 261 fewer votes.

The January 6 White House Committee has subpoenaed four of Trump's closest advisers. Investigators seek information on what was known by Trump and his team about the plan leading up to the insurrection and the attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential election.

New CDC guidelines recommend the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster shot for adults aged 65 and older, adults in long-term care, any adult with underlying health conditions and workers whose jobs might put them at a higher risk of Covid infection.

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Veteran Diplomat Resigns Over Mistreatment Of Haitian Migrants

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:46:54 -0000

The Special Envoy to Haiti has resigned in anger following the mistreatment of Haitian migrants by U.S. Border Patrol Agents, when crossing into Del Rio, Texas from Mexico, calling the ‘Title 42 Policy’ used to send people back to Haiti 'counterproductive and inhumane'.

The White House, House of Representatives and Senate have reached agreement on a framework that will pay for any final negotiated agreement on Biden’s massive spending package. Specifics on any tax hikes the Democrats have agreed to support and an agreement on the final price tag are still up for debate.

A CDC group meets today to determine who gets Covid-19 vaccine booster shots first and when, but definition is still needed on what ‘high-risk’ conditions means across the American population.

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Biden Goes All Out To Save Agenda

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 20:24:06 -0000

Pressure mounts, as the Government runs out of money in October and will shut down if there is not a debt ceiling. With giant differences among Democrats on their first year spending plan, President Biden will spend today meeting with key progressive and moderate members of his party to strike a way forward.

Old feuds continue as George W. Bush organizes a re-election fundraiser for Liz Cheney in Wyoming, while Trump backs a Cheney challenger who questioned the 2020 election results. Cheney is also now the co-chair of the committee investigating the January 6th insurrection, including Trump's role in the attack.

2,000 Americans are dying of Covid-19 each day, but new cases are leveling off. Is the delta surge finally giving way or is more pain around the corner?

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Leaked Memo Shows Trump Wanted Pence To Overturn Election

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:38:55 -0000

A memo from a Trump lawyer titled ‘January 6 Scenario’ outlines six steps to have the then Vice President Mike Pence throw chaos into the electoral college certification process and find a way to ignore the 2020 election results. Part of the memo outlines a scenario in which the Republicans could have invalidated votes from several States including Pennsylvania, ensuring Biden wouldn't have had the 270 minimum threshold required.

The Biden agenda hangs by a thread. A government shutdown looms, as just nine days remain until current funding runs out. Progressive and moderate Democrats are trying to address their big divide over the $3.5 trillion price tag and the policies it pays for, after failing to strike a bipartisan deal on a stopgap funding bill.

676,286 Americans have now been killed by Covid-19, more than the 1918 Flu pandemic.

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28 Million Children Eligible For Vaccination By Halloween

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:41:36 -0000

Pfizer releases trial results it says, show its Covid vaccine is safe and highly effective in children ages 5 to 11. Subject to emergency authorization from the FDA, 28 million children could be eligible for vaccination by Halloween. 25% of parents say they will not vaccinate their children.

The Governor of Texas requests an emergency declaration at the U.S.-Mexico border as 12,000 migrants now live underneath the Del Rio National Bridge, hoping to be processed. CNN‘s Priscilla Alvarez joins to discuss the situation which sees many living in makeshift tents trying to shield themselves from the brutal Texas sun.

The White House announces it will lift Covid travel restrictions and allow fully vaccinated international visitors into the United States starting in November.

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Sunday, September 19: Eight months out of office, Trump still dominates Republican party

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 14:14:00 -0000

Sunday, September 19: Eight months out of office, Trump still dominates Republican party

Former President Trump's hold on the Republican party remains strong as Rep. Anthony Gonzalez retires and Rep. Adam Kinzinger calls on fellow Republicans to denounce Trump's divisive rhetoric, saying "The time for hiding is over, the stakes are too high."

Plus, Democrats are coming up against their self-imposed deadline for passing President Biden’s $3.5 trillion spending package. Can the progressive and moderate wings of the party come together to push it over the finish line?

On today's panel: Rachael Bade of Politico, Jonathan Martin of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal's Sabrina Siddiqui and Margaret Talev of Axios.

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National Guard Mobilized To Defend Capitol

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 19:53:08 -0000

The Department of Homeland security issues an alert, warning of possible violence in Washington as early as today, in relation to this Saturday’s Far-Right Rally by supporters of Donald Trump and those who stormed the Capitol on January 6. The Department of Defense has approved 100 members of the National Guard to serve as a quick reaction force.

Mike Pence inches closer to a possible 2024 Presidential candidate run. With Trump viewing him as a traitor, what are his chances of succeeding? 63% of Republican leaning voters want Trump leading the GOP.

An FDA committee is debating Covid booster shots. The White House wants a green light. But is that guided by science or by politics? An FDA adviser publicly blasts the Biden Administration over rushing the booster approval process.

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Do We Need Booster Shots?

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:27:01 -0000

Do we need Covid-19 vaccine booster shots? New data suggests yes as a key FDA panel meets tomorrow. The hope is they will prevent asymptomatic carriers in the vaccinated population, but the FDA needs to be clear on its message on who needs boosters, and when, amid growing public confusion.

The fencing around the Capitol returns as law enforcement officials worry about a violent repeat of the January 6 insurrection at a right-wing rally this coming Saturday. 77% of Republicans believe that Biden did not win the 2020 election legitimately, with 54% of this group believing there is solid evidence of voter fraud where none has been found.

Five senior Senators, four of them Republicans are to decide if they will seek re-election. Their retirements could reshape the Senate.

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Wednesday, 15 September

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:02:33 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today due to CNN's continuing coverage of the U.S. gymnasts testifying on the FBI's handling of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse case.

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Secret Meeting To Stop Trump

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:31:00 -0000

BREAKING NEWS: General Mark Milley, concerned about Trump's angry and erratic behavior following the January 6 Capitol insurrection, called a secret meeting with the chain of command for America’s nuclear arsenal. His instructions were no one was to act on any orders for military strikes, even from the President, unless Milley was personally involved in the sign-off.

The U.S. is in contact with approximately 100 Americans left in Afghanistan who want to leave. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the relationship with the Taliban, and Al Qaeda is not yet severed. Deflecting blame for the messy Afghanistan exit, the Biden Administration argues it was dealt a bad hand by Trump.

The polls are open for the California Recall Election to decide whether Democratic Governor Newsom keeps his job, and it's a big test of Covid politics.

Hosted by John King.

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1 Million Students Back To New York Schools

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:32:00 -0000

America faces its biggest back-to-school challenge of the Covid crisis - in New York City today, 1 million students are back in the classroom. Experts say there is hope vaccines will be authorized for kids aged 5 to 11 by Halloween. 74% of New York school personnel have been vaccinated.

Democrats collide over the Biden agenda and its price tag. There are major decisions coming this week, as several White House committees work on their pieces of a $3.5 trillion senate plan.

The President makes a final campaign pitch for California Governor Gavin Newsom, but even before the votes are counted, the top Republican insists the outcome is rigged.

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Sunday September 12: The nation observes the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the 1st without troops in Afghanistan

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 13:47:54 -0000

On the 20th anniversary 9/11 President Biden and former presidents paused to reflect. Both Biden and former President Bush praised the unity in the weeks after the attack and denounced the division in the country today.

Plus the Biden Administration's new vaccine requirements that will impact 100M workers --and the GOP backlash.

And exclusive new CNN polling showing a potential trouble sign for a 2024 Trump run.

On today's panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Asma Khalid of NPR, CNN's Melanie Zanona, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times.

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Friday, September 10, 2021: President Pushes Vaccine Mandate

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:50:23 -0000

150,000 new Covid-19 infections a day pushes the President to make bold pandemic management changes including a vaccine mandate which will impact 100 million Americans. The legal question: what is it the Government can and cannot do?

Governor Gavin Newsom uses the Covid crisis to frame a recall campaign question: ‘Do you want California to look like Florida or Texas?’ a vital issue for those going to the ballot box in just a few days.

20 years after 9/11, John King talks to reporter Ann Compton who was in that Florida classroom when President Bush was told 'America is under attack'.

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Thursday, September 9, 2021: All Federal Workers To Be Vaccinated

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 20:07:16 -0000

President Biden will deliver a speech this evening with several new pandemic initiatives, including the requirement for all Federal workers to be vaccinated, with no option for frequent testing in order to avoid the mandate.

The Los Angeles Unified School District is expected to mandate Covid-19 vaccines for eligible students, with a full vaccination required by December 19.

The big fight for Biden’s Agenda begins. Democrats are divided on the price tag and scope of the Biden Agenda with 5 committees working on the massive spending plan. Senator Ed Markey thinks the Democrats will come together on the budget.

Donald Trump is keeping a high profile ahead of a possible 2024 Presidential candidate run, raising eyebrows by praising Confederate General Robert E. Lee, who lost the civil war, saying he would have won in Afghanistan. The former President is also backing challengers to GOP Reps who voted to impeach him.

The Biden Administration has purged Trump officials from Military Service Academy Advisory Boards, including Kellyanne Conway and Sean Spicer.

With just 5 days to go until the California recall election, Vice President Kamala Harris spent Wednesday rallying for Governor Gavin Newsom in San Leandro. Former President Obama has urged Californians to vote ‘No’ on the recall, while conservative talk radio host Larry Elder has baselessly raised the possibility of ‘shenanigans’ in the election.

On today’s panel: The New York Times’ Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Politico’s Laura Barron-Lopez and The Daily Beast’s Jackie Kucinich.

Plus: Jen Psaki, Rep. Jim Clyburn, Tanya Ortiz Franklin, Senator Ed Markey, Dr. Carlos Del Rio, CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, CNN’s Stephanie Elam, CNN’s Manu Raju and CNN’s Dan Merica.

Hosted by John King.

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021: 1 in 4 New Covid Cases Now In Children

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 19:59:22 -0000

President Biden is set to deliver a major speech on the next phase of pandemic response as the infection rate spikes, with 1 in 4 of the weekly U.S. Covid-19 cases now in children. Hospitalizations among children are approaching 2500 across the country.

Many hospitals are being pushed to the brink with critical ICU staff shortages. Kentucky has called in FEMA Strike Teams, The National Guard and has deployed nursing students all over the State.

A source tells CNN that Senator Joe Manchin has been privately suggesting to his colleagues that $1.5 trillion is the price tag he could accept in the Democrats’ reconciliation bill. Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CNN earlier today, that she and many others would not vote for the bill unless it is tied together with the Build Back Better Act.

House Democrats are urging Attorney General Garland to use the full power of the DOJ to defend a woman’s constitutional right to choose an abortion, which is now under assault by Texas’ restrictive abortion bill.

The sober new reality in Afghanistan - The U.S. has no choice but to negotiate with the new Taliban caretaker government as a number of Americans still remain in the country. Its members include several Taliban hard liners the state department labels terrorists, including one with a $10 million bounty on his head.

On today’s panel: CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins and National Politics Reporter Eva McKend.

Plus: Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, Craig Whitlock and Rep. Mondaire Jones.

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021: Taliban Forms Caretaker Government

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:59:22 -0000

The Taliban has formed a new caretaker government in Afghanistan, but President Biden says reconizing it diplomatically is ‘a long way off’. The Secretary of State Antony Blinken is relying on assurances from former enemies that it's bureaucracy, not a hostage drama delaying flights for Americans waiting to get out of Afghanistan. The Taliban says Americans with travel documents can leave the country.

President Biden arrived in New Jersey today to tour hurricane Ida storm damage. There have been at least 52 storm related deaths across six northeast states. The President said the losses he witnessed today are profound, adding, “global warming is real, we must act now”.

As kids head back to school the U.S. surpasses 40 million confirmed Covid-19 cases. 1 in 8 Americans have had the virus with the 7-day average nearly 4 times higher than a year ago. Thousands of students are in quarantine amid a surge in the delta variant with roughly 75 million Americans remaining unvaccinated.

Texas races to the right as Governor Greg Abbot signs the voting restrictions bill into law. Along with the abortion ban, it is anticipated the new Texas Laws will serve as a model for other Red States.

On today’s panel: Margaret Talev, Paul Kane and Ayesha Rascoe.

Plus: CNN’s Athena Jones, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, George Latimer, Rep. Markwayne Mullin and Dr Asha Jha.

Hosted by John King.

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Fears Red States Could Follow Texas’ Lead On Abortion Law

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 20:01:00 -0000

Texas abortion law raises fervor on both sides of the political divide. Other Red States could follow Texas’ lead on abortion, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis saying he will ‘look more significantly’ at an abortion ban after the Texas law takes effect.

With his approval ratings sinking, President Biden heads into the fall facing headwinds and multiple crises including the infrastructure bill, the Afghanistan exit, and the hurricane Ida disaster response.

The Covid surge disrupts Biden’s promise of pandemic rebound with new cases up 300% since last Labor Day. 80% of ICU beds are in use with hospitals running low on staff and critical resources. New polling, however, suggests there is a decrease in vaccine hesitancy.

The Gulf Coast and Northeast are still reeling from hurricane Ida, leaving at least 50 dead in the Northeast alone as President Biden approves a major disaster declaration for New York. In addition to fuel shortages, more than 500,000 people are still without power in Louisiana one week after the storm. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says intense natural disasters are likely to be ‘our new normal’.

With campaign support from Vice President Harris, Governor Gavin Newsom rallies voters in Los Angeles ahead of the critical final stretch of the California recall.

On tonight’s panel: CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Phil Mattingly and Nadia Romero. Plus: Karoun Demirjian, Ron Klain, Tia Mitchell, Dr William Schaffer, Mamaroneck Mayor Tom Murphy, Rep. Veronica Escobar and Seema Mehta.

Hosted by John King

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Sunday September 5: Supreme Court transforms the political landscape around abortion

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:40:28 -0000

Abortion in Texas is now all but illegal after the Supreme Court declined to block the strictest abortion law since Roe v Wade. It bans abortions after 6 weeks and effectively deputizes private citizens to enforce the law. Now, other GOP-led states are considering passing similar laws.

Plus, after a punishing August for the White House, President Biden hopes a Labor Day reset.

And CNN exclusive reporting: as former President Trump teases another presidential run, Melania Trump tells friends she has no interest in returning to Washington.

On today's panel: Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, CNN's Kevin Liptak, Molly Ball of Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal's Joshua Jamerson, CNN's Joan Biskupic, CNN's Kate Bennett, Brown University's Dr. Megan Ranney.

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Friday, September 3, 2021

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today.

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Thursday, September 2, 2021

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Monday, August 30, 2021

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:53:56 -0000

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Sunday August 29: Hurricane Ida barrels towards Gulf Coast

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:51:00 -0000

Officials are warning Hurricane Ida could be "life-altering" as the category four storm nears the Gulf Coast. The hurricane is projected to bring winds up to 150 miles per hour and flooding through the region.

Plus, the suicide bombing killing 13 American troops is the latest crisis the White House is facing during a chaotic August. With his poll numbers dropping, President Biden looks towards making progress on his domestic agenda.

And coronavirus cases and hospitalizations among kids and teens reach new highs as the Delta variant sweeps through classrooms.

On today's panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Politico's Rachael Bade, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner, CNN's Kaitlan Collins, CNN's Arlette Saenz, CNN Meteorologist Allison Chinchar, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh, Nancy Youssef of the Wall Street Journal, CNN's Derek Van Dam.

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Friday, August 27, 2021

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today.

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Thursday, August 26, 2021

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today.

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Monday, August 23, 2021

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today.

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Sunday August 22: U.S. evacuates thousands out of Kabul

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 13:55:24 -0000

An increasingly dire situation in Kabul as thousands in, and around the airport are desperate to flee the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. U.S. officials say more than 17,000 people have been flown out of Kabul in the last week. But, the State Department is now warning Americans not to travel to the airport unless they have been told to after some were beaten by the Taliban.

Plus, the FDA is expected to give full approval to the Pfizer vaccine as soon as Monday. Why that could lead to more shots and vaccine requirements.

And the Northeast braces for its first major Tropical Storm in decades as Henri barrels towards New England and New York.

On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Politico's Heather Caygle, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, Associate Dean of Brown University School of Public Health Dr. Megan Ranney and CNN Meteorologist Allison Chinchar.

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Inside Politics Podcast Update For Sunday, August 22, 2021

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0000

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today.

Kaitlan Collins is covering for Abby Phillip.

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Friday, August 20, 2021: One Million Vaccinated In A Day

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 21:49:26 -0000

One million Americans got vaccines on Thursday. But back to school for some quickly means back to Covid quarantine. Hospitalizations of children with Covid are at an all-time high, with 2,066 children under the age of 17 in the hospital with Covid today, a higher figure than the initial surge.

California voters will go to the polls to decide if they want to recall their Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. The leading Republican candidate hoping to replace Newsom is a conservative Talk Radio host Larry Elder, a Trump supporter known for his inflammatory rhetoric.

As Qatar almost reaches its Afghan evacuee capacity, The U.S. urgently examines alternative locations, including in Europe, for the flights to go. Flights have not taken off from Kabul airport in the last eight hours as the situation in central Kabul worsens, with reports of a Taliban crackdown against protesters carrying the Afghan National flag.

On today’s panel:

The Washington Post’s Olivier Knox, CNN Political Analyst Sabrina Siddiqui, The Wall Street Journal’s Vivian Salama, Former Deputy UN Envoy to Afghanistan Ambassador Peter Galbraith, and Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine Dr. Carlos Del Rio.

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Thursday, August 19, 2021: President ‘Would Change Nothing About Afghanistan Withdrawal’

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:39:36 -0000

President Biden said there was "no consensus" in intelligence reports on Afghanistan when he claimed in June it was "highly unlikely" the Taliban would take over the country after U.S. forces departed, later saying that it had happened much quicker than he anticipated. The President maintains there is nothing he would change about the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.

The Pentagon today admits the evacuation effort in Afghanistan is not going fast enough. They are to open up one gate at Hamid Karzai airport which the U.S. Military will oversee and also rush U.S. Consular Officers to the airport to process the Afghans’ paperwork to get them onto flights.

Along with 45 of her Senate Colleagues, Senator Hirono has signed onto a bipartisan letter urging the Biden Administration to protect Afghan women leaders in the wake of the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan.

As the Government rolls out the booster shot plan saying every American vaccinated eight months ago should get a booster shot, the CDC reports that people in states with low vaccination rates are four times more likely to be hospitalized and six times more likely to die from coronavirus.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says it is the parents’ choice to quarantine a "healthy kid" after possible coronavirus exposure in school. The statement is a continuation of weeks of tension between the White House and Governor DeSantis, as the state grapples with one of the worst outbreaks of Covid-19 in the Nation.

BREAKING NEWS IN WASHINGTON: The United States Capitol Police are investigating an active bomb threat after reports of an explosive device in a truck near the Library of Congress.

On today’s panel: CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr, Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace, The New York Times’ Jonathan Martin, The Wall Street Journal’s Vivian Salama, CNN National Security Correspondent Kylie Atwood, Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono, CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner, and Afghanistan Veteran Kristen Rouse.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021: Covid Boosters Available From September

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:44:55 -0000

The White House lays out the case for Covid-19 vaccination booster shots being available from September 20, with The Surgeon General saying the available data proves third shots are necessary because the vaccine wanes over time and also because the delta variant is so virulent.

There is rage and desperation in Afghanistan with thousands of Americans still stranded in the country, plus thousands more Afghans who trusted American promises to get them out. The Biden Administration admits it is relying on the Taliban to guarantee safe passage to Hamid Karzai airport for Americans and Afghans alike.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for Covid-19, according to a statement from his office, following footage of the Governor at an indoor political event on Monday, mingling in a maskless crowd, contrary to CDC guidelines.

Broward and Alachua Public Schools continue to defy Governor Desantis’ ban on mask mandates. Miami Dade and Hillsborough County School Boards are due to meet this week to decide the action they will take as more than 4,700 Florida students and teachers have tested positive for Covid-19 in the first week of school.

U.S. intelligence reports earlier this summer warned of the rapid collapse of the Afghanistan Military despite President Biden’s assurances. As Democrats blast the President over the chaotic Afghan withdrawal they also vow to investigate White House ‘failures’ in Afghanistan.

On today’s panel: CNN Political Analyst Margaret Talev, The New York Times’ Zolan Kanno-Youngs, The Washington Post’s Karoun Demirjian, Professor Vali Nasr, Professor William Schaffner, CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr, CNN National Security Correspondent Kylie Atwood and CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins.

Hosted by John King.

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021: 10,000 Americans Still In Afghanistan

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:59:00 -0000

The Pentagon attempts to speed up evacuations for as many as 10,000 Americans still in Afghanistan, with the aim to airlift 5,000 to 7,000 passengers out per day. The Pentagon revealed in a briefing a short time ago they are in regular communication with the Taliban. Today the Taliban promised amnesty to Government workers and said they would not victimize women, as old fears of brutal rule, especially for women have roared back to life.

In a bid for international legitimacy, the Taliban are trying to convince the United States and the rest of the World that they will abide by international norms including respect for women's rights, protecting women, and the Afghans who worked with the Afghan forces against them. What behaviours could be expected from the Taliban in the future?

The Government is poised to recommend a coronavirus vaccination booster shot once the FDA reviews the available preliminary efficacy data. Millions of Americans could be eligible for a third shot as early as next month.

On tonight’s panel: CNN’s Barbara Starr, CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, CNN Political Analyst Laura Barrón-López, Craig Whitlock of The Washington Post, CNN Presidential Historian Douglas Brinkley, Afghanistan Veteran Kristen Rouse and Megan Ranney Professor of Emergency Medicine at Brown University.

Hosted by John King.

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Monday, August 16, 2021: Chaos In Kabul

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 20:43:54 -0000

Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban. The chaos in Kabul is now part of a worst-case scenario, one that ended with The Mujahideen inside The Presidential Palace in Kabul, chanting "death to America." Evacuation flights are now resuming following a temporary stop to clear and secure the airfield at Hamid Karzai International Airport as Afghans try to escape the country. CNN’s Nick Paton-Walsh reports from Kabul on this rapidly developing story.

As President Joe Biden prepares to address the Nation, former U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta joins to discuss the Presidents’ recent comments on the Taliban’s take-over of Afghanistan not being inevitable, and how the intelligence community appear to have underestimated the speed at which the current situation in Afghanistan has escalated.

Pfizer has submitted data to the FDA showing that their vaccination booster dose works well against the original and delta strains of the coronavirus. CNN Medical Analyst Dr Leana Wen joins to discuss the facts on how much extra protection a booster shot gives those who have already been double vaccinated.

As U.S. General Mark Milley warns terror groups may rise up sooner than expected following the collapse of Afghanistan, Anthony Cordesman from the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins to give his perspective on the possible resurgence of Al Qaeda activity.

On tonight’s panel: CNN Chief Whitehouse Correspondent Kaitlin Collins, CNN National Security Correspondent Kylie Atwood, CNN Pentagon Correspondent Barbara Starr, CNN Global Affairs Analyst Susan Glasser, The Washington Post’s Olivia Knox and The Wall Street Journal’s Vivian Salama.

Hosted by John King.

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Sunday, August 15, 2021: No Inside Politics Podcast Today

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 14:06:21 -0000

Kaitlan Collins is covering for Abby Phillip; there is no new podcast today.

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Sunday August 15: The Afghan government is on the verge of collapse

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 13:51:34 -0000

The Taliban is closing in on Kabul as U.S. personnel evacuate the embassy in Afghanistan's capital, hastily ending the two decade-long war. Meanwhile in Kabul, there are growing concerns over the safety of women and girls and those who aided U.S. officials and troops.

Plus, President Biden escalates his war of words with Republican governors who are ditching mask mandates as the Delta variant sweeps through their states.

And a big win for the White House -- Senate passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill -- is overshadowed by surging Covid cases and a collapsing Afghanistan.

On today's panel: CNN's Lauren Fox, Margaret Talev of Axios, CNN's Jeremy Diamond, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times, Kimberly Dozier of Time Magazine, and former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen.

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Friday, August 13, 2021

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:53:49 -0000

The Pentagon is bringing in troops to safely remove Americans from Afghanistan as the situation in Kabul escalates.

And, the CDC advisory board is expected to vote on a 3rd covid-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised people.

CNN's John King hosts

On today's show: CNN's Kylie Atwood, Nick Paton Walsh, Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona, Amy Walter, Laura Barron-Lopez, Tia Mitchell, Jackie Alemany, Rep. Greg Meeks, Dr. Paul Offit

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Thursday, August 12th, 2021

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:41:52 -0000

The CDC strengthens its recommendation for pregnant women to get vaccinated, while the FDA is expected to authorize a booster shot for the immunocompromised as early as today.

The situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating as the U.S. embassy in Kabul urges Americans to leave immediately.

Plus, nearly half of the ICU beds in Arkansas are filled with covid patients. And 90% of those cases are among the unvaccinated. We’ll talk to a doctor who posted a heartbreaking video describing two covid cases in men in their 40s and 50s.

CNN's John King hosts

On today's show: CNN's Melanie Zanona, Donie O'Sullivan, Julie Pace, Brittany Shepherd, Karoun Demirjian, Dr. Sonal Bhakta, MJ Lee, Barbara Starr

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:34:45 -0000

Huge wins on infrastructure this week, including Senate Democrats passing a $3.5 trillion dollar budget plan. The proposal includes free pre-K, community college, and adds vision and dental coverage to Medicare.

Plus, with covid cases rising ICU beds are running low in states like Arkansas and Texas.

And, a federal judge in Washington says Congress should be able to access some of former President Trump's tax records.

CNN's John King hosts

On today's show: CNN's Lauren Fox, Jeff Zeleny, Olivier Knox, Eva McKend, Molly Ball, Carlee Simon, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, MJ Lee, Kara Scannell, and Gloria Pazmino

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Sunday August 8: 95% of Americans live in an area with high Covid transmission

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 13:58:01 -0000

New Covid-19 cases in the U.S. are at a 6-month high as the Delta variant ravages large swaths of the country. But Republican governors in hard-hit states like Florida and Texas are still resisting mask mandates and vaccine requirements.

Plus, the Biden administration touts a blockbuster jobs reports but there are concerns about how rising inflation could hurt Democrats in 2022.

And can New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's career survive a stunning report accusing him of sexual misconduct?

On today's panel: NPR's Tamara Keith, Astead Herndon of the New York Times, the Washington Post's Paul Kane, Molly Ball of Time Magazine, the Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip and CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner.

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Friday, August 6th, 2021

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:16:07 -0000

The FDA is expected to outline a plan for booster shots this fall, including for the immunocompromised.

And the bipartisan infrastructure bill is on the verge of passing despite efforts from former President Trump to stop it.

Plus, lawmakers heading back to their districts make noise on a "broken" security system as they fear for their safety.

CNN's John King hosts

On today's show: CNN's Jeremy Diamond, Manu Raju, Dana Bash, Lauren Fox, Ryan Nobles, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Edward-Isaac Dovere, Mark Zandi, Dr. Colleen Kraft, Dr. Rhea Boyd

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Thursday, August 5th, 2021

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:24:28 -0000

The White House urges vaccinations as the Delta variant surges. Florida and Texas now account for a third of new cases and hospitalizations.

And, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has died at 72.

Plus, the next Mayor of NYC, Eric Adams joins us to talk about Covid and Gov. Cuomo.

CNN's John King hosts

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona, John Hardwood, Erica Hill, Nick Valencia, Molly Ball, Marianna Sotomayor, Dr. Jayne Morgan, and NYC Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:30:49 -0000

Pressure grows as top Democrats call for Gov. Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment accusations.

Plus, Covid cases are rising among children across the country. And Florida hospitalization rates are up over 350% in the past month. President Joe Biden is taking a new aggressive tone when it comes to the pandemic.

And reading some political tea leaves as we get the results from two primary races in Ohio.

CNN's John King hosts

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Elie Honig, Dr. Leana Wen, Vanessa Yurkevich, Jimmy Vielkind, Gloria Pazmino, Heather Caygle, Francesca Chambers, and Margaret Talev

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Sunday, August 1: Delta variant threatens President Biden's agenda

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 13:41:00 -0000

The U.S. is facing a setback in the fight against Covid-19 as the contagious Delta variant devastates largely unvaccinated communities. Now, 80% of the country lives in an area of community spread and health officials are advising Americans to mask up.

Plus, is President Biden on the verge of a big win on infrastructure? The Senate is closer than ever to passing a trillion-dollar bipartisan plan.

And tensions boil over on Capitol Hill over masks, January 6th, and much more.

On today's panel: Eva McKend of Spectrum News, The New York Times' Jonathan Martin, John Bresnahan of Punchbowl News, Politico's Laura Barron Lopez, The Washington Post's Yasmeen Abutaleb, Brown University Medical School Associate Dean Dr. Megan Ranney.

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 18:13:41 -0000

New documents reveal Trump pressed DOJ in December to declare the election corrupt.

Plus, a Senate vote on the bipartisan infrastructure plan gets underway after hitting another snag.

And a chilling new warning about the dangers of the Coronavirus Delta variant.

CNN's John King hosts

On today's show: CNN's Kristen Holmes, Manu Raju, Paula Reid, Elie Honig, Jeff Zeleny, Dr. Peter Hotez, Ayesha Rascoe, Anita Kumar, and Russell Contreras

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 18:12:00 -0000

With cases rising across the U.S., vaccines are now required for employees coming into the office at companies like Google and Facebook.

And, we’re learning more the next hearing for the select committee on January 6th as John King goes one-on-one with a member of the committee, Rep. Zoe Lofgren.

CNN's John King hosts

On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Jackie Kucinich, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, Cleve Wootson, Sabrina Siddiqui, Jonathan Martin, Rep. Zoe Lofgren, and Dr. Marc Boom

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Inside Politics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:34:11 -0000

New mask guidance from the CDC, and President Biden plans to require all federal workers be vaccinated or get tested.

Plus, a bipartisan infrastructure agreement has been made. A test vote could come as soon as tonight.

CNN's John King hosts

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Lauren Fox, Manu Raju, Phil Mattingly, Dr. Leana Wen, Francesca Chambers, Carl Hulse, Dr. Joseph Kanter

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Sunday, July 25, 2021: January 6 Panel Set To Hold First Public Hearing This Week

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:58:00 -0000

The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection will hold its first public hearing on Tuesday. The backdrop of this high-profile probe? A blow-up between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy that ended with McCarthy pulling his appointees to the committee.

Plus, a crucial week for Biden’s bipartisanship pledge: can Senate negotiators reach a final deal on infrastructure spending?

And, coronavirus cases are on the rise—again. Who’s the blame for this summer surge?

On today's panel: CNN’s Melanie Zanona; Lisa Lerer of The New York Times; NPR’s Asma Khalid; Seung Min Kim of The Washington Post; and CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner.

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Inside Politics, Friday, July 23, 2021

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:54:00 -0000

The push to get shots in arms continues, with GOP Governors urging Americans to get vaccinated.

Plus, Former President Donald Trump bashes his former VP Mike Pence in Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker's new book, “I Alone Can Fix It”.

CNN's John King hosts.

On today's show: Dr. Carlos del Rio, Rep. Pete Aguilar, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Laura Barron-Lopez, Maeve Reston, Jackie Kucinich, and Carol Leonnig.

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Inside Politics, Thursday, July 22, 2021

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:01:00 -0000

President Biden attempts to combat vaccine misinformation, but Covid-19 cases continue to rise across the U.S.

Plus, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy speaks on 1/6 select committee.

And, a decision on infrastructure is expected to come this Monday.

CNN's John King hosts

On today's show: CNN's Lauren Fox, Nia-Malika Henderson, Melanie Zanona, Arlette Saenz, Infectious Diseases Professor Dr. William Schaffner, Rachael Bade, and Kathleen Hall Jamieson

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Sunday, July 18: New insights into Trump's last days in office

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 14:11:28 -0000

A slew of new books reveal the chaotic final months of former President Trump's administration, and how top military leaders feared he might stage a coup t stay in power. But top Republicans are choosing to ignore the details as Trump remains the leader of their party.

Plus, Democrats are more optimistic than ever that they can pass their ambitious domestic agenda, as key progressives and moderates coalesce around a $3.5 trillion plan.

And, few issues have shifted in public opinion as quickly as marijuana legalization. But President Biden isn't on board.

On today's panel: Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, Politico's Rachael Bade, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, NPR's Tamara Keith, CNN Political Analyst Alice Stewart.

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Headline: Sunday, July 11: The White House pivots to voting rights

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 13:48:00 -0000

President Joe Biden will deliver a major speech on Tuesday in Philadelphia where he is slated to detail his administration's strategy to counter new state laws that make it more difficult to vote. Meanwhile, the Texas state legislature is on the verge of becoming the latest state to approve restrictive voting laws.

Plus, the White House is struggling to convince Americans to get vaccinated as Republicans ramp up efforts to resist the shot.

And as 2022 primaries heat up, Republican candidates navigate a base still loyal to Trump.

On today's panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Molly Ball of Time Magazine, CNN's Lauren Fox, Jonathon Martin of the New York Times; Time Magazine's Jeffrey Kluger and CNN's Rachel Crane.

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Friday, July 9, 2021

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:08:57 -0000

The CDC says unvaccinated children should still wear masks in school.
And, new reporting about Republican leader Rep. Kevin Mccarthy’s struggles to control fringe GOP House members.
Plus, President Biden and Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone today.
On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Elizabeth Cohen, Melanie Zanona, Dr. Megan Ranney, Laura Barron-Lopez, and Tia Mitchell

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Sunday July 4: America emerges from pandemic restrictions for July 4

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 15:12:37 -0000

The White House is in celebration mode this holiday weekend. First, celebrating the latest jobs report they say is proof their economic agenda is working. And, hosting the first large event of the Biden Administration as the President and First Lady plan to host first responders and military personnel for a July 4th bash.

Plus, now that the Supreme Court has finished its term, all eyes on whether Justice Breyer will announce his retirement plans.

And, as his legal woes mount, Trump eyes a 2024 presidential run.

On today's panel: CNN's Jeremy Diamond, Nancy Cook of Bloomberg News, CNN's Melanie Zanona, Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times, CNN's Oren Lieberman and CNN's Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic.

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Thursday, July 1, 2021: Pelosi appoints members to January 6th select committee

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:57:06 -0000

Breaking: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi handpicks eight members to the committee in charge of investigating the Capitol insurrection. A standout among those selected? Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney.

Plus, the Supreme Court upholds Arizona's restrictive voting laws giving states a wide latitude in setting voting rules.

And, President Biden in Surfside, Florida to meet with victims’ grieving families.

On today's show: CNN's Jessica Schneider, Paula Reid, Melanie Zanona, Kaitlan Collins, Phil Mattingly, Nia-Malika Henderson and Jamie Gangel; CNN Legal Analysts Laura Coates and Elliot Williams; Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate; Lisa Lerer of The New York Times; and NPR's Tamara Keith.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021: Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:49:00 -0000

Breaking: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has vacated Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction and judgement of sentence. He could be released from prison today.

Plus, the Manhattan District Attorney's office is cranking up the heat on former President Donald Trump’s legal woes -- a source tells CNN that New York prosecutors are set to charge the Trump organization and its CFO, Allen Weisselberg, with tax crimes on Thursday.

And, an update from the condo collapse in Surfside, Florida, as rescuers search for survivors: 16 are confirmed dead in the collapse and 147 are still unaccounted for.

On today’s show: CNN’s Ryan Young, Athena Jones and Paula Reid; Surfside Commissioner Nelly Velasquez; NPR’s Asma Khalid; Eva McKend of Spectrum News; Olivier Knox of The Washington Post; Tarini Parti of The Wall Street Journal; CNN Legal Analyst Elie Honig.

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Sunday June, 27: A complicated path ahead for the bipartisan infrastructure plan

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 13:49:35 -0000

President Biden spent his weekend playing clean up after seemingly threatening to veto the bipartisan infrastructure deal that he helped broker. His public and private statements appear to have reassured some Republicans, but the plan's future is still uncertain.

Plus, a surge in violent crime across the country has the White House searching for solutions.

And, it's a race between the Delta variant and vaccinations as parts of the country with the lowest vaccination rates are seeing Covid-19 cases rise.

On today's panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Brittany Shepherd of Yahoo News, the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim, Molly Ball of Time Magazine; CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathon Reiner.

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Friday, June 25, 2021: DOJ sues Georgia over new voting restrictions

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:11:26 -0000

Attorney General Merrick Garland announces that the DOJ is suing Georgia over its new voting law.

And more coverage from the tragic condo collapse in Surfside, FL, with at least 4 dead and 159 people still unaccounted for.

CNN's Abby Phillip and Chris Cuomo co-host.

On today's show: CNN's Rosa Flores, Evan Perez, Van Jones, and Nick Valencia; CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta, Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate; and Fortuna Smukler, who is searching for answers about her friends who lived in the collapsed condo building.

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Thursday, June 24, 2021: Biden, bipartisan senators reach infrastructure deal

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:48:25 -0000

The White House strikes an infrastructure deal with a bipartisan group of senators.

Plus, the New York Supreme Court suspends the law license of former President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani for peddling 2020 election lies.

And tragedy in Florida – a condo partially collapses overnight.

CNN’s Dana Bash hosts.

Bash spoke to CNN’s Paul Reid, Kaitlan Collins and Abby Phillip; Paul Kane of The Washington Post; POLITICO’s Melanie Zanona; Former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate; Florida Congressman Carlos Gimenez; and CNN National Security Analyst Juliette Kayyem

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021: SCOTUS issues landmark First Amendment ruling

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:31:04 -0000

A major First Amendment decision from the Supreme Court -- the Justices side with a former high school cheerleader who posted a profanity-laced caption on Snapchat when she was off school grounds.

Plus, trouble among the Trump clan? New CNN reporting details how the former president’s constant complaints about the 2020 election are driving away his daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner. Another factor adding to the family feud -- Kushner’s 7-figure book deal.

And, the CDC’s vaccine advisers are meeting today to discuss reports of heart inflammation in young people who have received their second Covid-19 shot.

CNN’s Dana Bash hosts.

On today’s show: CNN’s Jeff Zeleny; Seung Min Kim of the The Washington Post; POLITICO’s Rachael Bade, Brittany Shepherd of Yahoo News; CNN Legal Analyst Laura Coates; Sara Rose, Senior Staff Attorney at ACLU Pennsylvania; NY1’s Gloria Pazmino; Former CDC Disease Detective Seema Yasmin; and Maggie Haberman of The New York Times.

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Sunday June, 20: A crucial week for the Biden agenda

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:02:25 -0000

All eyes are on the Senate as Democrats plan a critical procedural vote on their voting rights bill on Tuesday. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of senators pushing a compromise infrastructure bill hope to convince President Biden to throw his support behind it.

Plus, Republicans hope they've found a new front in the culture wars: critical race theory.

And, New York City voters head to the polls this week to pick nominees for mayor. Will Democrats go with an ex-Republican former cop as their candidate?

On today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Julie Pace of the Associated Press, The Washington Post's Paul Kane, Eva McKend of Spectrum News; CNN legal analyst Joan Biskupic.

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Friday, June 18, 2021: DOJ releases new video from the Capitol insurrection

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:57:00 -0000

Breaking news: The Justice Department releases harrowing new videos from January 6th showing a Trump supporter taunting, stalking and punching law enforcement outside the US Capitol.

Plus, Republicans gathering at a conservative conference take aim at a new target: critical race theory

And, Senator Mitch McConnell dashes Democratic Senator Joe Manchin’s dreams of a bipartisan voting rights compromise.

On today’s show: CNN’s Abby Phillip, Jessica Schneider and Jeremy Diamond; CNN Law Enforcement Analyst Andrew McCabe; Jackie Kucinich of The Daily Beast; Julie Hirschfeld Davis of The New York Times; Dr. Amesh Adalja, senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Univ. Center for Health Security; and University of Texas Public Affairs and History Professor Peniel Joseph.

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Thursday, June 17, 2021: SCOTUS upholds Obamacare for the third time

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:06:15 -0000

The Supreme Court rejects another challenge to the Affordable Care Act, leaving the Obama-era healthcare law in place.

Plus, President Biden returns from a fence-mending trip abroad only to face big Democratic tensions over stalled domestic priorities.

And, President Biden is poised to make Juneteenth a national holiday today, but despite all Senators voting for the bill, 14 House Republicans voted against it.

On today’s show: CNN’s Joan Biskupic, Jeremy Diamond and Nia-Malika Henderson; Paul Kane of The Washington Post; Margaret Talev of Axios; and Catherine Lucey of The Wall Street Journal

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Sunday June, 13: President Biden declares America is back

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:32:17 -0000

On his first foreign trip as President, Joe Biden is delighting the country's closest allies as he says on the world stage America is back. Meanwhile, he prepares to take a hard line against Russian President Vladimir Putin at their Wednesday summit.

And, following revelations that Trump's Justice Department secretly seized the phone records belonging to two Democratic congressmen, lawmakers on Capitol Hill are demanding answers.

Plus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers have proposed a new infrastructure plan, but can it earn enough votes to clear the Senate?

On today's panel: CNN's John Harwood, Olivier Knox of the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal's Vivian Salama, Laura Barron Lopez of Politico, Politico's Melanie Zanona; CNN Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero.

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Friday, June 11, 2021: Deputy Attorney General asks the DOJ’s Inspector General to investigate Trump-era Apple subpoenas

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:46:00 -0000

The Trump Justice Department secretly subpoenaed Apple to obtain phone data belonging to Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee as part of a leak investigation. Now, Attorney General Lisa Monaco is asking the Justice Department’s Inspector General to investigate the handling of these subpoenas.

Plus, a group of 10 bipartisan senators signal that they have reached a compromise on an infrastructure package -- but the proposal faces an uncertain future in both chambers of Congress.

And, a Peach-state sized blow to Trump’s 2022 recruitment efforts. Sources tell CNN that the former president’s top recruit to primary Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has eyes for another job.

On today’s show: CNN’s Abby Phillip, Jessica Schneider, Manu Raju, Evan Perez, Kaitlan Collins and Michael Warren; CNN Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero; Tarini Parti of The Wall Street Journal; Margaret Talev of Axios; and Karoun Demirjian of The Washington Post.

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Thursday, June 10th, 2021: Biden-Johnson first bilateral meeting

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 18:15:00 -0000

President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson renew a World War II accord that seeks to strengthen ties between both nations as they face new threats.

And, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar under fire from members of her own party. Jewish Democrats are demanding that she apologize after she equated the United States and Israel to Hamas and the Taliban.

On today’s show: CNN’s Clarissa Ward, Kaitlan Collins, Kylie Atwood and Jessica Schneider; Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal; POLITICO’s Laura Barrón-López and former CDC detective Dr. Seema Yasmin.

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021: President Biden’s fence-mending foreign trip

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:23:00 -0000

An 8-day trip nearly 50 years in the making – President Joe Biden embarks on his first foreign trip as commander-in-chief. The President leaves behind a stalled domestic agenda and faces his first summit with Vladimir Putin.

Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris' answer on visiting the border worries some in the White House – as she faces criticism from both sides of the aisle.

On today’s show: CNN’s Arlette Saenz and Dana Bash; Seung Min Kim of The Washington Post; Lisa Lerer and Julie Hirschfeld Davis of The New York Times; and Susan Glasser of The New Yorker.

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Sunday, June 6, 2021: Biden rebuffs GOP’s latest infrastructure offer

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 14:25:11 -0000

Can President Biden make a deal with Republicans to re-shape America's infrastructure? The White House rejected the GOP's latest offer, but Biden says he's not ready to give up on negotiations.

Plus, Democrats see an existential threat as Republican-led states advance voting restriction bills. But do they have any chance at passing an election reform bill after Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin said he'll only support a voting bill that's bipartisan?

Former President Donald Trump is back at the podium -- peddling the same 2020 election fraud claims and slamming President Biden for his handling of the economy.

At today's roundtable: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report, Julie Hirschfeld Davis of the New York Times and Spectrum NY1 Political Anchor Errol Louis.

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Friday, June 4, 2021: Facebook extends Trump ban

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:16:41 -0000

Breaking: Facebook suspends former President Donald Trump from its platform until January 2023.

Plus, FBI Director Christopher Wray likens the recent spate of cyberattacks to terrorism in the wake of 9/11.

And, a brand-new jobs report shows that the economy is on the mend but not as fast as forecasters predicted.

On today's show: CNN's Abby Phillip, Jeff Zeleny, Kaitlan Collins and Donie O'Sullivan; Sabrina Siddiqui of The Wall Street Journal, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast; former director of the National Counterterrorism Center Michael Leiter; Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics and C. Nicole Mason of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

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Thursday, June 3, 2021: The White House announces new steps to boost the global vaccine supply

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:19:00 -0000

The Biden administration doubles down on its pledge to help vaccinate the world by sharing at least 80 million doses by the end of June.

Plus, new CNN reporting on former President Trump's obsession with the ‘Big Lie." As one former adviser puts it: He's now listening to the “bottom of the bottom of the crazies in the barrel.”

And, the Justice Department now looking at campaign contributions made by the Postmaster General's private sector employees.

On today’s show: CNN’s Jeff Zeleny, Nia-Malika Henderson, Dana Bash, Kyung Lah and Kristen Holmes; POLITICO’s Rachael Bade and NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe; AJC’s Tia Mitchell and Jeremy Wallace of the Houston Chronicle.

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021: Ransomware targets one of the world’s largest meat suppliers

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 17:41:39 -0000

Russian hackers are accused of attacking another key American supply line. The target this time around? meat plants.

Plus, the RNC is vowing to advise candidates against future presidential debates if the panel in charge doesn’t make significant changes.

And, Democrats’ big win in a special House election has both parties searching for early 2022 midterm messaging clues.

On today’s show: CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and Manu Raju; Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post; Zolan Kanno-Youngs of the New York Times; POLITICO’s Laura Barrón-López; former CDC Detective Dr. Seema Yasmin; and NY1's Errol Louis.

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Sunday May, 30: President Biden's legislative limbo

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:26:48 -0000

President Biden traveled to Cleveland to press for action on infrastructure, warning that he's unwilling to rein in his ambitious proposal. Meanwhile, after weeks of negotiations the White House and Senate Republicans remain hundreds of billions of dollars apart.

Plus, Memorial Day weekend marks the first "normal" holiday since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

And, as Texas is poised to be the latest GOP-led state to pass restrictive voting laws, Biden says they're an "assault on democracy."

At today's roundtable: Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, Jonathon Martin of the New York Times and Yahoo News' Brittany Shepard.

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Friday, May 28, 2021: January 6th Commission Fails in the Senate

Fri, 28 May 2021 18:11:52 -0000

Breaking News: Senate Republicans block a bipartisan bill to create a commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection.

Plus, Russian hackers launch another major cyberattack — just three weeks shy of President Biden’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

And Texas lawmakers are close to wrapping a legislative session that leaned decidedly right.

On today’s show: CNN’s Manu Raju, Ed Lavandera, and Alex Marquardt; POLITICO’s Rachael Bade and Catherine Lucey of The Wall Street Journal; Abby Livingston of the Texas Tribune.

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Thursday, May 27, 2021: McConnell to GOP Senators: Sink the January 6th Commission Bill

Thu, 27 May 2021 17:48:00 -0000

Republican leader Mitch McConnell is asking fellow GOP Senators to vote against the January 6th Commission bill as a “personal favor” to him -- even as the mother of fallen Capitol Hill officer, Brian Sicknick, makes a personal appeal to 14 Republican Senators to support it.

Plus, President Biden’s new mandate to the intelligence community: find out if Covid jumped from animals to humans or escaped from a Chinese lab.

And Republicans release their $928 billion infrastructure counteroffer.

On today’s show: CNN’s Jamie Gangel, Manu Raju, Jake Tapper, Lauren Fox, Josh Campbell, Stephanie Elam and Gabby Orr, along with Seung Min Kim of The Washington Post and infectious disease physician Dr. Monica Gandhi.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021: Mass Shooting in California

Wed, 26 May 2021 17:46:50 -0000

Today’s show was abbreviated due to breaking news of a mass shooting in San Jose, California.

John King spoke to Carol Leonnig of The Washington Post, Julie Hirschfeld Davis of The New York Times and CNN’s Kara Scannell about Trump’s legal woes as the Manhattan District Attorney’s office convenes a special grand jury in its criminal probe of the former president’s businesses.

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021: George Floyd’s Family in D.C. on Anniversary of His Death

Tue, 25 May 2021 23:33:00 -0000

George Floyd’s family is in Washington today to meet with President Biden and Democratic and Republican members of Congress, as lawmakers report progress on police reform legislation.

GOP leaders finally condemn Marjorie Taylor Greene – five days after her appalling comments comparing mask mandates to the Holocaust.

Plus, a big announcement on the Covid vaccine for kids, the Secretary of State is in the Mideast to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, and a date is set for a Biden-Putin summit.

Today's panelists: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal

Also on the program: CNN's Omar Jimenez and Kaitlan Collins, along with Black Voters Matter Co-Founder LaTosha Brown, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamond, and Dr. Leana Wen

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Monday, May 24, 2021: A Make-or-Break Week for Big Biden Agenda Items

Mon, 24 May 2021 21:05:22 -0000

Major deadlines and decisions loom on key pieces of the President’s agenda. He wanted to sign police reform legislation by tomorrow, the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. And he wanted an infrastructure deal by Memorial Day. Neither looks likely.

The U.S. hits a key Covid milestone today: 25 states and D.C. have vaccinated at least 50% of all adults. But is politics playing a role in who is, and isn’t getting vaccinated?

And a new 2020 campaign book reveals some juicy details, from the behind-the-scenes role of Barack Obama to Joe Biden’s last-minute hesitation over choosing Kamala Harris as his running mate.

Today’s panelists: CNN’s Manu Raju and POLITICO’s Laura Barrón-López.

Also on the program: CNN’s Joe Johns and Kylie Atwood, along with Emory University’s Dr. Jay Varkey and Atlantic writer and author Edward-Isaac Dovere

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Sunday May, 23: Senate Republicans vow to block January 6 commission bill

Sun, 23 May 2021 14:09:39 -0000

The House passed a bill to create an independent commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection, with 35 GOP votes. But Mitch McConnell is promising to block it in the Senate.

Plus, how the latest Israel-Gaza conflict exposed new rifts in the Democratic Party.

And, is the truth out there? An upcoming government report could shed light on UFOs.

On today's roundtable: Politico's Rachael Bade, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post and CNN's Jeff Zeleny.

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Friday, May 21, 2021: Is bipartisanship dead in Washington?

Fri, 21 May 2021 17:39:00 -0000

President Biden’s agenda faces mounting hurdles in a hyper-partisan Congress.

Plus, a Trump rally revival—the former president says he’ll be holding rallies in at least 4 battleground states, even as he faces both criminal and civil investigations.

And Biden’s foreign policy faces tests on multiple fronts.

On today’s show: CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times; Karoun Demirjian of The Washington Post; Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Chief Medical Officer of Verywell Health; Maggie Haberman of The New York Times; and Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haas.

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Thursday, May 20 , 2021: Will Senate GOP Give Trump a Pass by Sinking Jan. 6 Commission?

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:39:59 -0000

A choice for Senate Republicans: pursue the truth, or give Donald Trump another pass. The bipartisan Jan. 6 Commission appears doomed to fail, despite passing the House.

Israel’s Cabinet convenes to discuss a possible ceasefire a day after President Biden nudged Prime Minister Netanyahu to stop attacking Gaza. Biden is said to be losing patience with the Israeli leader.

And new reporting on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s future and how much longer she plans to wield the gavel.

Today’s panelists: CNN’s Nia-Malika Henderson and The Washington Post’s Seung Min Kim

Also on the program: CNN’s Lauren Fox, Kaitlan Collins, Nic Robertson, Manu Raju and Kara Scannell, along with former CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021: Future of January 6 commission in peril

Wed, 19 May 2021 19:12:00 -0000

GOP leaders pour cold water on a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th insurrection.

Plus, new CNN reporting shows that the New York Attorney General's office is now investigating the Trump organization criminally -- prompting a lengthy rebuke from the former president.

And mask wars on the House floor -- some Republicans flout the chamber's mask mandate and get fined.

On today's show: CNN's Manu Raju, Dana Bash, Phil Mattingly, Kara Scannell, Nic Robertson; Natan Sachs, Director of the Center for Middle East Policy at The Brookings Institution; Brown University's Dr. Megan Ranney

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021: Breaking News – NC District Attorney Says Andrew Brown Jr.’s Death Was “Justified”

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:45:44 -0000

The District Attorney of Pasquotank, NC, declares deputies were “justified” in killing Andrew Brown Jr. because he used his car as a “deadly weapon” – a conclusion that directly contradicts the family’s insistence that Brown posed no threat to officers.

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy now says he’ll oppose legislation to form a 9/11-style commission to investigate the Capitol insurrection. He complains the bipartisan deal is “short-sighted” because it doesn’t address political violence beyond the January 6th attack.

And President Biden tells Prime Minister Netanyahu he supports an Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire but stops short of calling for one, as intense violence in Israel and Gaza continues for a ninth straight day.

Today's panelists: CNN's Abby Phillip and The Daily Beast’s Jackie Kucinich

Also on the program: CNN’s Manu Raju and Ben Wedeman, and Dr. William Moss from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

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Monday, May 17, 2021: Biden Under Pressure to Help End Israeli-Palestinian Violence

Mon, 17 May 2021 18:10:47 -0000

President Biden is under growing global pressure to help end the escalating violence in Israel and Gaza, as progressives urge him to rethink the U.S. relationship with Israel.

Nearly 50% of Americans have now received at least one Covid shot. Cases are down, deaths are down, and hospitalizations are down. But confusion is on the rise over the new, relaxed CDC mask guidance.

And as Donald Trump pushes "The Big Lie" Arizona Republicans are paying a private contractor to run an audit of Joe Biden's November win in the state.

Today’s panelists: POLITICO’s Laura Barrón-López and Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal

Also on today's show: CNN's Nic Robertson, Phil Mattingly, Paula Reid and Ariane de Vogue, along with Dr. Celine Gounder, Ryan Randazzo with The Arizona Republic & azcentral.com and White House Economic Adviser Heather Boushey

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Sunday, May 16, 2021: President Biden marks a critical milestone in the fight against Covid

Sun, 16 May 2021 13:34:00 -0000

The CDC has a new message for vaccinated Americans: it's safe to lose the mask, whether you're indoors or outside. But many health experts worry it may be too soon.

Plus, a crisis in the Mideast and gas shortages along the eastern seaboard threaten to distract the White House from President Biden's top priorities.

And ousted GOP leader Rep. Liz Cheney vows to take on Trump's election fraud claims, even as members of her own party continue to propagate those lies.

On today's show: CNN's Manu Raju; Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast; Michael Shear of the New York Times; POLITICO’s Melanie Zanona; and CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen.

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Friday, May 14, 2021: Fewer Cases, More Vaccinations Contribute to New Mask Guidance

Fri, 14 May 2021 17:23:00 -0000

The CDC Director says falling case counts and more vaccinations across the U.S. is a major reason why the mask mandate has been relaxed.

House Republicans picked a new member of their leadership team this morning. Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik replaces Liz Cheney as GOP Conference Chair.

And Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows Israel will keep up its military assault on Gaza "as long as it takes."

Today's panelists: CNN's Dana Bash and Jeff Zeleny

Also on today’s show: CNN’s Nic Robertson, Public Health Senior Scholar Jennifer Nuzzo, American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin, and Washington Post Reporter Seung Min Kim

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Thursday, May 13, 2021: Biden Addresses the Colonial Pipeline Hack

Thu, 13 May 2021 18:12:33 -0000

Dana Bash is in for John King today.

President Biden addresses the cyberattack that sparked fuel shortages on the East Coast and says the administration does not believe the Russian government was involved in the attack.

And some GOP members question the 2020 election results just hours after House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy says no one is questioning Biden’s presidential win.

On today's show: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Nia-Malika Henderson, Manu Raju, and Paula Reid.

Also on today's program: POLITICO’s Melanie Zanona and Intelligence Committee Chairman, Sen. Mark Warner.

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021: Rep. Liz Cheney booted from House GOP leadership

Wed, 12 May 2021 18:25:02 -0000

A high-stakes infrastructure summit at the White House with the top leaders from both parties. The backdrop? Rep. Liz Cheney’s quick ouster from House Republican leadership.

And the investigation into the January 6th Capitol riot continues as two key Trump administration officials – former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller and former acting AG Jeffrey Rosen—testify under oath for the first time.

On today’s show: Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, CNN’s Lauren Fox and Kaitlan Collins; CNN’s Pete Muntean; CNN’s Ben Wedeman.

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021: Dr. Fauci Addresses Covid-19 Conspiracy Theories

Tue, 11 May 2021 18:43:24 -0000

Dr. Anthony Fauci once again clashed with GOP Sen. Rand Paul during congressional testimony over the origins of the coronavirus, while more states announce they're ending their particiapation in the federal government’s unemployment assistance programs.

Plus, pediatricians are readying to vaccinate younger teens as the CDC is expected to formally recommend the Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds later this week.

And why Republicans need former President Trump to stay inside the GOP tent.

On today's show: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Josh Campbell, and Hadas Gold. Also on the program: Dr. Celine Gounder, Julie Pace with the Associated Press and Dr. Christoph Diasio.

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Monday, May 10, 2021: A Cybersecurity Test for the Biden Administration

Mon, 10 May 2021 17:57:09 -0000

The White House says they're investigating a cyberattack that resulted in the shutdown of a major U.S. pipeline, including the attackers' potential Russian ties.

Plus, a Republican congressman accuses House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy of downplaying warnings of violence days before January 6th.

And while the U.S. covid-19 cases continue to decline, several states aren't ordering their full allocations of vaccine doses due to dropping demand.

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Manu Raju, and Elizabeth Cohen. Also on the program: Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast, Dr. Michael Smith with Duke University, and CNN National Security Analyst Juliette Kayyem.

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Sunday May, 9: House GOP will likely purge Rep. Cheney from leadership this week

Sun, 09 May 2021 13:43:40 -0000

House Republicans are fed up with Congresswoman Liz Cheney speaking out against former President Trump's election lies. They're expected to oust her from the party's leadership this week -- and replace her with a prominent Trump defender, New York Rep. Elise Stefanik.

Plus, President Biden will hold two highly-anticipated bipartisan meetings at the White House this week as he pushes forward with his infrastructure plan.

And, the FDA is poised to approve Pfizer's vaccine for kids 12 to 15, but only 3 in 10 parents say they'll vaccinate their kids as soon as possible.

On today's roundtable: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Astead Herndon of the New York Times, Time Magazine's Molly Ball, Paul Kane of the Washington Post and CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner.

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Friday, May 7, 2021: Biden talks economic "progress" after weak jobs report

Fri, 07 May 2021 17:55:18 -0000

President Biden says the April jobs report underscores the need for the covid economic packages he's trying to get passed in Congress.

Plus, what it means for Pfizer to ask the FDA for full approval of its vaccine.

And a look at what's happening in one critical battleground state after the contentious 2020 election.

On today's show: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Omar Jimenez, and Jeff Zeleny. Also on the program: The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek, Dr. Paul Offit, CNN legal analyst Areva Martin, and Brown University economics professor Emily Oster.

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Thursday, May 6, 2021: Trump Allies in Wyoming Look to Challenge Liz Cheney

Thu, 06 May 2021 18:23:12 -0000

New CNN reporting shows a growing number of potential primary challenges to Cheney over her House seat, many of them supporters of former President Trump.

Plus, President Biden heads to Louisiana to sell his jobs plan, while his press secretary says more Americans are focused on covid and the economy than what’s happening at the U.S. Southern border.

And a college student uses Tik Tok and Instagram to educate students about the covid vaccine.

On today's program: CNN's Manu Raju, Nia-Malika Henderson, Gabby Orr, Kaitlan Collins and Ariane de Vogue.

Also on today's show: Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris, Covid Campus Coalition Founder Jordan Tralins, and Annette Anderson from Johns Hopkins Center for Safe & Healthy Schools.

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021: Facebook's Oversight Board Upholds Trump Ban

Wed, 05 May 2021 18:19:59 -0000

Facebook’s Oversight Board with a message for former President Donald Trump: the social media ban is here to stay -- at least for now.

Plus, all eyes on Wyoming Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney as members of her own party close ranks to guarantee her ouster from leadership. Her likely replacement? New York Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who just got a big boost from Trump.

And the U.S. saw fewer than one million vaccine shots administered yesterday -- a red flag for the Biden administration’s efforts to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4.

On today's show: CNN’s Donie O'Sullivan, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post and Republican Strategist Alice Stewart; Epidemiologist and CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Celine Gounder; CNN’s Lauren Fox, Kara Scannell, Omar Jimenez, Ryan Nobles and Maeve Reston.

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Tuesday, May 4,2021: Kevin McCarthy criticizes Liz Cheney on Fox News

Tue, 04 May 2021 18:42:58 -0000

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy says his members question whether Liz Cheney can carry out her leadership role as conference chair, while aides say she will not step down on her own.

Plus, the FDA plans to green-light the Pfizer vaccine for 12-15 year olds. Could even younger children be approved for the vaccine later this year?

And another House Democrat in a competitive seat announces he’s running for a different office. Can the Democrats keep their narrow majority in 2022?

On today’s program: CNN's Dana Bash, Priscilla Alvarez, Manu Raju and Sam Kiley.

Also on today’s show: Former Paul Ryan aide Brendan Buck, epidemiologist Jennifer Nuzzo; and Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter.

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Monday, May 3, 2021: LIZ CHENEY TAKES ON TRUMP AND “THE BIG LIE”

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:44:33 -0000

The state of the GOP is beginning to split, with the Trump vs. Cheney feud at the forefront.

Plus, President Biden and the First Lady head to Virginia to pitch the $4 trillion infrastructure and economic plan.

And as the U.S. vaccinations increase and deaths decrease, India continues to break records. One factor-scarce basics in their hospitals like oxygen.

On today's show: CNN's Manu Raju, Phil Mattingly, Clarissa Ward, and Natasha Chen.

Also on the program: Former GOP congresswoman Mia Love of Utah, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, Emergency Physician Dr. Megan Ranney, and The New Yorker’s Susan Glasser.

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Sunday, May 2: President Biden declares big government is back

Sun, 02 May 2021 13:37:08 -0000

President Biden wants to usher in a new era of activist government, and is proposing trillions of dollars in spending over the next 10 years. Now he must push his plans through a divided Congress.

Plus, former President Trump's allies are on high alert after Rudy Giuliani's home and office are raided and investigators seized his electronics.

And public health officials say it's time for the CDC to relax its guidelines for vaccinated Americans, and for President Biden to start modeling what a return to normalcy can look like.

On today's roundtable: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson; Anna Palmer of Punchbowl News; CNN Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero and CNN Medical Analyst Doctor Jonathan Reiner.

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Friday, April 30, 2021: Lingering Doubts in the GOP about Biden's Legitimate Win

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:09:49 -0000

While President Biden sells his economic relief bills, new CNN polling shows that 30% of Americans still doubt that he legitimately won enough votes to be elected. That number jumps to 70% among Republicans.

Plus, who gets the credit for all the strong U.S. economic indicators-Biden or Trump?

And a factcheck-is there progress at the U.S. southern border when it comes to unaccompanied migrant children?

On today's show: CNN's Abby Phillip, Evan Perez, Paula Reid, Priscilla Alvarez and Donie O'Sullivan. Plus VoteBeat's Jessica Huseman, Dr. Leana Wen, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, and Mark Zandi of Moody's Analytics.

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Thursday, April 29, 2021: Biden Sells His Agenda in Georgia on Day 100

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:58:56 -0000

President Biden and the First Lady fly to Georgia the morning after the president laid out his ambitious agenda in a speech to Congress.

Plus, former President Trump defends his lawyer on TV after Rudy Giuliani gets raided by federal investigators.

And W. Kamau Bell talks about what racism in America looks like to him.

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Dana Bash, Evan Perez, Barbara Starr and W. Kamau Bell. Plus Dan Balz with the Washington Post, Democratic Congressman Joe Neguse of Colorado, and vaccine misinformation expert Renee DiResta.

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021: Federal Investigators Raid Giuliani's Apartment

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:14:57 -0000

On today's show, some breaking news: Federal agents executed a search warrant at Rudy Giuliani's New York apartment. John King discusses with CNN's Paula Reid, Evan Perez, and David Chalian, plus legal analyst Elie Honig and the New York Times' Jonathan Martin.

And new CNN polling shows a majority of Americans approve of how Biden is handling the presidency as he prepares for his first joint speech to Congress. John discusses with CNN's Phil Mattingly and pollsters Celinda Lake and Neil Newhouse.

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021: CDC's New Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Americans

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:45:06 -0000

There are over 96 million Americans fully vaccinated, and today the CDC released updated guidance on how safe it is for them to do activities like walking outdoors without a mask or dining in an indoor restaurant.

John King breaks down these guidelines with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Kaitlan Collins.

Also on the show, what the 2020 U.S. Census says about the political landscape in America. John discusses with Inside Elections' Nathan Gonzales and the New York Times' Julie Hirschfeld Davis.

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Monday, April 26, 2021: Biden's Big Week

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:28:00 -0000

President Joe Biden has a big and consequential week ahead as he prepares to mark his first 100 days in office and deliver his first address to a joint session of Congress. But the Biden to-do list is as big as the Biden already done list.

Plus, new signs that the U.S. vaccine supply could soon outpace demand. And concern from the White House as 8% of Americans are missing their second shot.

But first, the family of Andrew Brown Jr. is calling for the release of the full, unredacted police body camera footage to be released in the wake of his death in a police-related incident in North Carolina last week.

On today's program: CNN's Elie Honig, Phil Mattingly, Lauren Fox, Kaitlan Collins, and Joan Biskupic.

Also on the show: Retired LAPD Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey; Astead Herndon and Maggie Haberman with the New York Times; and Dr. Kevin Ault with the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

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Sunday, April 25: President Biden approaches 100 days in office

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:02:16 -0000

Two freshman lawmakers- Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.) and Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO) reflect on President Biden's first 100 days in office and their first months in Congress.

Rep. Bush says she's "not prepared" to compromise on qualified immunity as bipartisan talks on a police reform bill are underway. And, the progressive Democrat praised Biden for the "bold" American Rescue Plan.

Meanwhile, Rep. Meijer urges his party to reject the most extreme voices in the GOP and offer solutions to voters. Meanwhile, he says Biden has not governed in the bipartisan way he promised on the campaign trail.

And, after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd, what's next for policing reforms?

On today's show: Lisa Lerer of the New York Times and Politico's Laura Barron Lopez; CNN's Sara Sidner and John Eligon of the New York Times; Rep. Peter Meijer (R-Mich.); Rep. Cori Bush (D-MO).

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Friday, April 23, 2021: Decision Day for J&J

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:30:54 -0000

Vaccine experts are deciding today if Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine will go back into American arms.

Plus, President Biden opens Day 2 of his climate summit with a global jobs push.

And Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina will give the GOP response to Biden's address to Congress next week.

On today's program: CNN's Vanessa Yurkevich, Dana Bash, Errol Louis, Mia Love, Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju and Donie O'Sullivan.

Also on the show: Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit.

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Thursday, April 22, 2021: Biden Makes A Climate Commitment

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 18:12:45 -0000

President Biden launches a climate change virtual summit with dozens of world leaders and makes a new pledge: cutting carbon emissions in the U.S. by as much as 52% by 2030.

Plus, the CDC director says the hard work now begins in convincing those still hesitant to get the covid-19 vaccine.

And Colorado passed a police reform bill last year, including some limits on police officers' qualified immunity in civil cases. Could it serve as a model for legislation being negotiated now in Congress?

On today's program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Manu Raju, Miguel Marquez, and Ryan Nobles. Also on the show: Earth scientist Rob Jackson, POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López, epidemiologist Caitlin Rivers and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021: DOJ announces Minneapolis policing practices investigation

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:03:39 -0000

Attorney General Merrick Garland says the Justice Department will investigate policing practices of the Minneapolis Police Department, just one day after Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the murder of George Floyd.

Plus, the White House and Congress turn to police reform, including pushing the Senate to pass legislation named after Floyd.

And are we reaching a tipping point in vaccines where the supply is bigger than the demand?

On today's program: CNN's Evan Perez, Elliot Williams, Phil Mattingly and Fred Pleitgen. Also on the show: Black Futures Lab's Alicia Garza, Congressman Jamaal Bowman, and McClatchy's Francesca Chambers.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021: Biden "praying the verdict is the right verdict"

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 18:19:00 -0000

President Biden called the family of George Floyd and later suggested to reporters the evidence against Derek Chauvin is " overwhelming." He said he was speaking about the case because the jury was sequestered.

And former Presidents Trump and Bush give two very different outlooks about the Republican party in new interviews.

On today's show: CNN's Sara Sidner, Elizabeth Cohen and Brynn Gingras. Plus POLITICO's Rachael Bade, Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post and jury consultant Melissa Gomez.

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Monday, April 19, 2021: Closing Arguments in Derek Chauvin Trial

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 18:02:23 -0000

Today's program was abbreviated due to the live coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial.

During a break in the trial, John King and his analysts-Laura Coates and Charles Ramsey-talked about the prosecution's closing argument, with prosecuting attorney Steve Schleicher telling the jury Derek Chauvin "betrayed the badge."

And Adrienne Broaddus gives an update on how Minneapolis and major cities across the U.S. are preparing for possible protests in the aftermath of the verdict.

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Sunday, April 18: America confronts dual crises on gun violence and police killings

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 14:01:18 -0000

The U.S. is reeling after a week of violence: 8 dead after a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis; 20-year-old Daunte Wright shot and killed by a police officer in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota; and newly-released body cam footage showing a Chicago officer killing 13-year-old Adam Toledo earlier this month. Meanwhile, communities across the nation are bracing for a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial that could come this week.

Plus, President Biden says he'll withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan this year, officially ending America's longest war. Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA case officer, weighs in.

And why the CDC is delaying its decision on the future of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after six women reported blood clots after receiving the shot.

On today's show: Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa and Michele Norris, Director of the Race Card Project; Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA); CNN's Arlette Saenz.

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Friday, April 16, 2021: Police Reform Nearly 1 Year After George Floyd's Death

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:41:09 -0000

A gunman overnight at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis killed 8 people before shooting himself, and there have now been at least 45 mass shootings in the U.S. in the past month.

Plus, the cases of Adam Toledo, Daunte Wright and George Floyd are reigniting calls for police reform on both a state and national level.

And Russia now says it will ask some U.S. diplomats to leave the country after President Biden warned more action against the country could be taken.

On today's show: CNN's Jason Carroll, Juliette Kayyem, Dana Bash, Charles Ramsey, and Evan Perez. Also on the program: Dr. Kevin Ault and former CNN Moscow Bureau chief Jill Dougherty.

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Thursday, April 15, 2021: Defense Rests in Derek Chauvin Trial

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:48:46 -0000

Derek Chauvin chooses not to testify in his own trial, and his defense rests. Now the jury will hear closing arguments on Monday before deliberating.

Plus, President Biden plans to deliver a speech on Russia after the administration formally blames Russian Foreign Intelligence Service for the SolarWinds hack.

And Dr. Fauci has a heated confrontation with Republican congressman Jim Jordan over his public health recommendations during the pandemic.

On today's program: CNN analysts Laura Coates and Charles Ramsey. Plus CNN reporters Adrienne Broadddus, Kylie Atwood, Manu Raju, Elizabeth Cohen, Whitney Wild, and Ryan Young.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2021: Officer Charged in Shooting of Daunte Wright

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:44:05 -0000

This program was abbreviated due to the live coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial.

On today's show, authorities say they will charge former Brooklyn Center officer Kim Potter with 2nd-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.

Plus, the defense in the Derek Chauvin trial called a medical expert, Dr. David Fowler, who testified that George Floyd's heart condition played a role in his death.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021: Chauvin's Defense Team Presents Their Case

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:05:21 -0000

Today's program was abbreviated due to the live coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial.

During a break in the trial, John King spoke with analysts Laura Coates and Charles Ramsey about the defense's first day presenting their case, including playing footage from George Floyd's 2019 arrest.

Also on the program, the FDA and CDC ask for a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson covid vaccine after six reported cases of a "rare and severe" type of blood clot.

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Monday, April 12, 2021: A fatal officer-involved shooting in Minnesota

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:59:31 -0000

This week's program could be abbreviated due to the live coverage of Derek Chauvin's trial.

20-year-old Daunte Wright was killed by police in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota on Sunday, leading to protests and unrest in the area. That city is less than 10 miles from the courtroom where Derek Chauvin is being tried in the death of George Floyd. John King discusses this with CNN's Adrienne Broaddus, as well as analysts Laura Coates and Charles Ramsey.

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Sunday, April 11: Former President Trump shows his dominance over the GOP

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:50:25 -0000

As the marquee speaker at the RNC's donor retreat, former President Donald Trump lashed out at his perceived enemies, including former Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Mitch McConnell. Republicans are following his lead in picking culture war fights over policy as they focus their ire on "woke" corporations.

Plus, Michigan leads the nation in new coronavirus cases, and state leaders are begging the Biden administration to send extra vaccine doses. Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist tells us why that's the key to ending the state's Covid crisis.

And, acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey talks about how her experience with Boston's busing controversies in the 1970s shaped her as she seeks a full term leading the city.

On today's show: Jonathan Martin of the New York Times and Cook Political Report's Amy Walter; Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist (D-Mich.); CNN's Paula Reid; Acting Mayor Kim Janey of Boston.

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Friday, April 9, 2021: Forensic Pathologist Says Police Interaction Caused Floyd's Death

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 17:29:38 -0000

This program was abbreviated due to the live coverage of Derek Chauvin's trial.

Today, John King spoke with CNN analysts Laura Coates and Charles Ramsey during a break in the trial about forensic pathologist Dr. Lindsey Thomas' testimony. She said the actions of the officers who interacted with George Floyd were the cause of his death.

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Thursday, April 8, 2021: Biden Announces Executive Actions on Guns

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 18:07:18 -0000

On today's show, President Biden unveiled his executive actions on gun control, which includes restricting "ghost guns" and pistol stabilizing braces. He called gun violence "an epidemic" and "an international embarrassment." John King discusses with CNN's Dana Bash, Kaitlan Collins and Evan Perez.

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021: Use-of-Force Expert Testifies in Chauvin Trial

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:33:38 -0000

This week's programs will be abbreviated or pre-empted due to live coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial.

Today, John King spoke to CNN analysts Laura Coates and Charles Ramsey during the trial's morning break to discuss LAPD use-of-force expert Sgt. Jody Stiger's testimony, including his belief that force should not have been used once George Floyd was handcuffed and stopped resisting.

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021: Derek Chauvin's Use of Force

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:28:57 -0000

This week's programs will be abbreviated or pre-empted due to live coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial.

Today, John King spoke to CNN analysts Laura Coates and Charles Ramsey during a break in the trial to discuss how the prosecution is honing in on how Derek Chauvin was trained on the use of force.

Also on the program, John breaks down the latest trends in covid-19 vaccinations and cases as President Biden announces all American adults will be able to receive the vaccine by April 19th.

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Sunday, April 4: Biden's big bet: A $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 14:53:06 -0000

The White House unveils a $2.3 trillion "American Jobs Plan" that includes the most spending in decades on roads and bridges, plus huge investments in clean energy, health care, and high-speed Internet. President Biden says he wants bipartisan support, but officials say they're prepared to pass the bill with no Republican votes.

Plus, former American Express CEO Ken Chenault explains why Black business leaders are leading corporate America's response to states passing restrictive voting laws.

And as the U.S. averages more than 3 million vaccinations each day, we hear from an NIH researcher who helped develop the Moderna vaccine -- Kizzmekia Corbett, one of the most prominent young African-American scientists in the country.

On today's show: CNN's Lauren Fox and Ryan Lizza of Politico; former American Express CEO Ken Chenault; the Washington Post's Catherine Rampell; NIH Lead Scientist for Coronavirus Vaccine Research Kizzmekia Corbett.

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Friday, April 2, 2021: Officer testifies Chauvin's use of force "totally unnecessary"

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:31:28 -0000

Today's program was abbreviated due to live coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial. John King and his analysts, Laura Coates and Charles Ramsey, discuss the testimony of two Minneapolis police officers, including one who criticized Derek Chauvin's use of force against George Floyd.

John also spoke to CNN Senior White House Correspondent Phil Mattingly about President Biden's praise for the March jobs report, as well as the president telling reporters "debate is welcome" from Congress over his infrastructure plan.

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Thursday, April 1, 2021: George Floyd's Girlfriend Testifies

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:19:26 -0000

Today's program was abbreviated due to live coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial. John King and our analysts Laura Coates and Charles Ramsey break down the testimony of George Floyd's girlfriend, Courteney Batya Ross.

Plus, emergency room physician Dr. Rob Davidson talks to John about Pfizer's clinical trial showing their covid-19 vaccine is effective for at least six months.

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021: : "I felt the need to call the police on the police"

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:14:36 -0000

Today's program was abbreviated due to the live coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial. John King and our team-Omar Jimenez, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Laura Coates, and Former President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Cedric Alexander-analyze testimony from eyewitnesses in the death last year of George Floyd.

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Monday, March 29, 2021: Opening Statements in Derek Chauvin Trial

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:34:55 -0000

Today's program was abbreviated due to the live coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial. He has been charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. John King and our analysts, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Laura Coates and CNN Law Enforcement Analyst Charles Ramsey, break down what was presented by the state and the defense in their opening statements.

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Sunday, March 28: How Biden is prioritizing his presidency

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:34:17 -0000

President Biden says he remains laser-focused on his two top priorities: beating the coronavirus pandemic and rebuilding the economy. But some Democrats are pushing for quicker action on guns and immigration.

Plus, Georgia Republicans push through a controversial voting law that requires ID numbers for mail-in ballots, limits the number of ballot dropboxes, bars people from handing out food and water to voters in line and more

And Congressman Jamaal Bowman talks about his recent meeting with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain and shares his ideas for what President Biden should focus on next.

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Sunday, March 21: President Biden grapples with a growing humanitarian crisis on the border

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 15:33:02 -0000

The White House said this week that it reached its goal of 100 million vaccines administered ahead of schedule. That, as top officials grapple with another crisis: thousands of unaccompanied children are arriving at the border, threatening to overwhelm facilities.

Plus, after 8 people -- including 6 Asian women -- were shot to death in the Atlanta-area, a new focus on anti-Asian American violence and hate crimes across the country.

And, Republican Mayor John Giles of Mesa, Arizona explains why he supported the just-passed $1.9 trillion relief package and how it will help his city recover.

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Perry Bacon Jr. of 538; Nicole Hong of the New York Times; Mesa Mayor John Giles (R); Republican Strategist Scott Jennings and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Sen. Harry Reid and author of "Kill Switch: The Rise of the Modern Senate and the Crippling of American Democracy" Adam Jentleson

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Friday, March 19, 2021: New CDC School Guidelines

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:18:05 -0000

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The CDC updates its guidelines for schools, including cutting the physical distance in classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet. And now teachers unions are asking for more information.

Plus, President Biden and Vice President Harris head to Atlanta to meet with Asian American leaders, while the White House pushes Congress to pass a bill that addresses covid-19 hate crimes.

And the Homeland Security Secretary heads to the southern border.

On today's show: CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Jeff Zeleny and Priscilla Alvarez. Also on the program: Caitlin Rivers with Johns Hopkins University, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, and Atlanta business owner Long Tran.

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Thursday, March 18, 2021: "Masks are not theater"

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:32:49 -0000

Dr. Anthony Fauci clashes again with Republican Kentucky Senator Rand Paul during congressional testimony today, this time defending wearing a mask after being fully vaccinated.

Plus, President Biden and Vice President Harris will meet with Asian American leaders in Atlanta Friday after a deadly shooting devastated the community and renewed concerns about anti-Asian discrimination in the U.S.

And Russian President Vladimir Putin wishes President Biden "good health" after Biden called him a "killer."

On today's show: Dr. Celine Gounder, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, global analyst Jill Dougherty, and Athens-Clarke County, GA commissioner Mariah Parker. Plus, CNN's Evan Perez and Natasha Chen.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021: Biden's message to migrants at the border

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:53:49 -0000

President Biden in an interview with ABC News tells migrants "don't come" to the U.S. while the administration is "in a process of getting set up." And his Homeland Security Secretary testifies on Capitol Hill, telling Congress that "the border is not open."

Dr. Fauci was also on Capitol Hill today, weighing in on the controversy in Europe over the AstraZeneca vaccine and laying out a timeline on when children can be vaccinated.

Plus, horror and heartbreak in Atlanta as a gunman kills 8 across multiple spas.

On today's show: CNN's Abby Phillip, Natasha Chen, Susan Glasser, and Manu Raju. Plus Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, Dr. Kevin Ault, and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2021: Biden Hits the Road

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:09:41 -0000

President Biden makes his first stop to sell the covid relief package in Chester Pennsylvania, while two Democratic senators call on the president to make sure the money goes to American companies.

Plus, AstraZeneca defends its coronavirus vaccine as over 20 countries suspend or delay their rollouts after a small number of blood clot related cases emerge.

And California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom takes on his opponents trying to recall him.

On today's show: CNN's Dana Bash, Elizabeth Cohen, Maeve Reston, Errol Louis and Sara Murray. Also on the program: POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López, plus Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI).

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Monday, March 15, 2021: Pres. Biden Gives Gov. Cuomo More Time

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:47:40 -0000

President Biden says the investigation into multiple sexual harassment allegations against Governor Cuomo should play out, declining to go along with other Democratic leaders in calling for him to resign.

Plus, the White House hits the road to sell the benefits of the covid relief package, including a $250 million investment to push vaccination efforts in underserved communities.

And Republican Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is criticized for saying he would have been more concerned about the January 6 Capitol Hill riot if it were protesters from Black Lives Matter or Antifa.

On today's program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Evan Perez and Priscilla Alvarez. Plus Dr. Mark McClellan, Anna Gronewold with POLITICO, Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, and Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman.

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Sunday, March 14: President Biden and Vice President Harris set out to sell the relief package to the nation

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:12:21 -0000

With $1400 stimulus already hitting Americans' bank accounts, President Biden and Vice President Harris will hit the road this week to promote the massive $1.9 trillion economic relief bill.

Plus, is the latest surge of migrant children at the Southern border a result of the Biden Administration's immigration policies? Texas Congressman Vicente Gonzalez shares his perspective from his border district.

And, as cases drop and vaccinations increase, Biden says Americans should be able to celebrate July 4 with friends and families. Dr. Ashish Jha tells us whether he agrees with that timeline.

On today's show: Politico's Laura Barron Lopez and Lisa Lerer of the New York Times; Former White House Council of Economic Advisors Chair Austan Goolsbee; Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX); Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health Dr. Ashish Jha.

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Friday, March 12, 2021: Biden gives hope for a return to "normal"

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:02:45 -0000

President Biden tells Americans, "I need you" in the fight to end the coronavirus pandemic, sets a hopeful date of July 4th for small groups to be able to gather, and directs states to make all adults eligible for the vaccine by May 1st.

Plus, Governor Cuomo now facing calls to resign from 14 out of the 19 New York congressional Democrats who serve in the House.

And new CNN polling shows that a majority of Republicans think former President Trump had a good effect on their party.

On today's program: CNN's Manu Raju, Shimon Prokupecz, and Ed Lavandera. Plus Dr. Ashish Jha, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, and former Republican Senator Jeff Flake.

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Thursday, March 11, 2021: Biden's First Prime-time Address

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:36:49 -0000

President Biden set to deliver his first prime-time address to the American people tonight, just hours after signing his $1.9 trillion covid relief package into law.

Pus, 1 year since the World Health Organization declared a pandemic, we look at what public health officials still don't know about covid-19.

And House Democrats move on to their other legislative priorities, like background checks.

On today's program: CNN's Dana Bash, David Axelrod, Phil Mattingly, Dr, Sanjay Gupta, Priscilla Alvarez, and Sara Murray. Plus, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post.

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021: Final Vote for Biden's First Legislative Landmark

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:58:26 -0000

The House is moments away from voting on President Biden's $1.9 trillion covid relief package. Democrats praised its aid to parents and lower-income families, while Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy called it "costly, corrupt, and liberal."

Plus, the White House announces it will purchase 100 million more doses of the Johnson & Johnson covid-19 vaccine.

And another day of staggering statistics about migrant children at the U.S. southern border.

On today's program: CNN's Lauren Fox, Kaitlan Collins, Shimon Prokupecz, and Rosa Flores. Also on the show: Dr. Paul Offit, Michael Shear with the New York Times, and the Washington Post's personal finance columnist, Michelle Singletary.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021: A Record Surge of Migrant Children

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:32:43 -0000

A record-high 3,400 migrant children are in custody of the U.S. Border Patrol, and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is asking his department for help in dealing with the "surge" along the U.S. southern border.

Plus, the House readies to vote on the $1.9 trillion covid relief bill, legislation that Democrats call "transformative" and Republicans call a "tragedy."

And breaking news: Buckingham Palace responds to the Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah Winfrey.

On today's program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Jeff Zeleny, Priscilla Alvarez and Max Foster. Also on the show: POLITICO's Rachael Bade, The Wall Street Journal's Catherine Lucey, and CNN analyst Ben Ginsberg.

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Monday, March 8, 2021: New Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Americans

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:22:48 -0000

The CDC releases its long-awaited guidelines for the more than 30 million Americans who have been fully vaccinated against covid-19. You can visit indoors with others fully vaccinated without a mask, but it's still recommended you do not travel.

Plus, the Biden administration is on the cusp of a huge legislative win, with the House set to vote on the covid stimulus package this week.

And Governor Cuomo defies some New York Democratic leaders who are calling for his resignation.

On today's program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Phil Mattingly, and Omar Jimenez. Also on the show; Dr. Uche Blackstock, Julie Pace of the Associated Press, POLITICO's Anna Gronewald, and CNN legal analyst Anne Milgram.

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Sunday, March 7: President Biden scores first major legislative victory

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 14:47:38 -0000

After a last-minute snag and an all-nighter on Capitol Hill, the Senate has passed President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, sending it back to the House for final approval. It's one of the biggest pieces of legislation in U.S. history.

Plus, California Senator Alex Padilla urges his Democratic colleagues to join him in supporting to end the filibuster. He says that will ensure their slim majority can pass legislation to fight climate change and expand voting rights.

And, the director and star of "Judas and the Black Messiah" reflect on the life and legacy of Black Panther leader Fred Hampton.

On today's show: Politico's Rachael Bade and Michael Shear of the New York Times, former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leanna Wen, Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA); Republican Strategist Alice Stewart and Democratic Strategist Maria Cardona; "Judas and the Black Messiah" Director Shaka King and actor Daniel Kaluuya.

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Friday, March 5, 2021: The Economy One Year Into Covid-19

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 19:27:41 -0000

The first jobs report under Biden's presidency showed economic gains, but it also underscored trends of those most financially impacted by coronavirus, including black and hispanic women.

Plus, Sen. Bernie Sanders' minimum wage amendment fails in the Senate, with 8 Democrats voting against it.

And as the president sends members of his team to the southern border, some startling statistics raise the question, is there a border crisis?

On today's program: CNN's Abby Phillip, Lauren Fox, Christine Romans, Athena Jones, and Priscilla Alvarez. Also on the show: Dr. Amesh Adalja and C. Nicole Mason from the Institute For Women's Policy Research.

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Thursday, March 4, 2021: A Quiet House Floor Amid Security Threats

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 19:17:03 -0000

Speaker Pelosi says "troublemakers" shouldn't think they were the reason the House decided to scrap its session today, March 4th, the date of a popular QAnon conspiracy theory that heightened security on Capitol Hill.

Plus, a Republican governor weighs in on some states lifting their mask mandates, saying he doesn't get "what the big rush" is to get rid of something that has saved lives.

And House Democrats take a victory lap over the passage of two major bills on voting rights and police reform. But those bills' chances in the Senate are slim.

On today's program: CNN's Dana Bash and Donie O'Sullivan. Also on the show: Republican West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, Democratic New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman, The New York Times' Maggie Haberman, and Illinois elementary school principal Chrissy Cox.

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021: DC National Guard Commander Testifies

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:31:40 -0000

DC National Guard Commanding Major General William Walker testified today in front of the joint Senate committees investigating the January 6th riot. He says he was frustrated and stunned by the process that delayed authorizing troops to go to the Capitol that day.

Plus, Texas and Mississippi governors lift their mask mandates, while the White House urges elected officials to "stay the course" with covid public health safety measures.

And President Biden compromises on covid relief stimulus checks and loses one of his key cabinet picks.

On today's program: CNN's Lauren Fox, Josh Campbell, Barbara Starr, Phil Mattingly, and Brynn Gingras. Also on the show: Dr. Michael Mina and CNN National Security Analyst Juliette Kayyem.

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Monday, March 1, 2021: Trump's Return

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:25:50 -0000

Former President Donald Trump returned to the public stage with a major CPAC speech over the weekend, reiterating false claims that the 2020 election was "rigged" but also telling his supporters he has no plans to leave the Republican Party.

Plus, Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine now on its way to states after being cleared for emergency authorization.

And New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo facing calls for an investigation by leaders of his own party after two accusations of sexual harassment within a week.

On today's program: CNN's Kristen Holmes, Manu Raju, Maeve Reston, Phil Mattingly and Donie O'Sullivan. Plus NY1's Errol Louis, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, and Republican strategist Alice Stewart.

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Sunday, February 28: House approves $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:25:52 -0000

The White House-backed American Rescue Plan passed through the House early Saturday morning on a near-party line vote. Now the package heads to the Senate -- where progressives are still looking for ways to include a minimum wage boost, even after the Senate parliamentarian ruled it's not allowed in the current version of the bill.

Plus, former president Donald Trump will make his first public appearance since leaving office today at CPAC, where he's expected to deliver a speech slamming President Biden and outlining his own political future.

And America is about to have a third Covid-19 vaccine. Dr. Ashish Jha from Brown's School of Public Health explains why it's just as good -- and in some ways better -- as the ones currently being distributed.

On today's show: CNN's Phil Mattingly and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post; Dr. Ashish Jha from Brown's School of Public Health; Republican Strategist Scott Jennings and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report; Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs.

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Friday, February 26, 2021: Rep. Omar on the minimum wage fight

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:54:33 -0000

The House is set to vote tonight on the $1.9 trillion covid relief package, one that will still include a $15 federal minimum wage provision despite the Senate parliamentarian ruling against it. But the next steps for the bill are less clear.

Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota tells John King “this majority wasn't given to us to sit on the sidelines” and wants Democrats to fight for the minimum wage hike. She also gives the White House an "A-" in its outreach to progressives.

And President Biden faces diplomatic challenges on multiple fronts.

On today's program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Lauren Fox, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, plus contributors Susan Glasser and Van Jones. Also joining the show: Rep. Ilhan Omar.

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Thursday, February 25, 2021: The Minimum Wage Debate

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:09:38 -0000

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she believes the democrats have a "very strong argument" for the Senate Parliamentarian to rule to keep the $15 minimum wage provision in the coronavirus relief package.

Plus, partisan fights on Capitol Hill over who gets to serve on the 9-11 style commission that will investigate the January 6th riots.

And will U.S. coronavirus cases spike again in March due to the spread of variants?

On today's program: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Shimon Prokupecz and Vanessa Yurkevich. Plus POLITICO's Melanie Zanona, Caitlin Rivers from Johns Hopkins University, and Votebeat's Jessica Huseman.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021: Biden's Cabinet Nominee on the Brink

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:44:19 -0000

President Biden's pick to lead the OMB, Neera Tanden, fighting to keep her nomination alive as two key Senate committees postpone their vote on her future.

Plus, the White House coronavirus response team says if the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is approved, as many as 4 million doses could be released.

And GOP House Leaders Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney give two very different takes on former President Trump and his upcoming speech to CPAC.

On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Omar Jimenez, and Priscilla Alvarez. Plus Dr. Celine Gounder, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, former Republican Congresswoman Mia Love and GOP strategist Scott Jennings.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021: Former Capitol Police Chief says rioters "came prepared for war"

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:39:42 -0000

Today's program was cut short by the live coverage of security officials testifying on Capitol Hill about the January 6th riot. John King led a conversation with CNN's Dana Bash, Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and Former DC Police Chief Charles Ramsey while the hearing took a short break.

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Monday, February 22, 2021: Biden’s AG Pick Declares His Independence

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:21:25 -0000

President Biden’s choice for Attorney General, Merrick Garland, testified on Capitol Hill that he intends to prosecute white supremacists who participated in the Capitol Riots last month. He also had an emotional moment talking about his own family’s experience with anti-Semitism.

Plus, the Supreme Court rules that a NY prosecutor can obtain former President Trump’s tax returns.

And President Biden announces more funding for small businesses impacted by COVID as the U.S. nears 500,000 deaths.

On today’s program: CNN’s Dana Bash, Kaitlan Collins, plus legal analysts Elie Honig and Laura Coates.

**NOTE** Today’s show was impacted by the Senate confirmation hearing of Merrick Garland.

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Sunday, February 21: U.S. nears 500,000 coronavirus deaths

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:19:00 -0000

As the country nears a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic, the Biden Administration hopes to clear the first hurdle in passing a $1.9 trillion relief package this week when the House votes on the legislation. Meanwhile top officials continue to send out mixed messages about plans to reopen schools.

Plus, California Rep. Ro Khanna says he'll vote for the bill -- but wants to know why it's progressives who are expected to compromise on a minimum wage hike instead of moderates.

And Democrats quickly blamed the collapse of the Texas power grid on decades of Republican-led efforts to deregulate its energy supply. Will the state's leaders face any backlash?

On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Laura Barron Lopez of Politico; Democratic Strategist Paul Begala and former GOP Congresswoman Barbara Comstock; Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA); Jonathan Martin of the New York Times.

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Friday, February 19, 2021: Biden's Message to the World

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:52:40 -0000

President Biden told world leaders today that the U.S. is determined "to earn back our position of trusted leadership."

Plus, Texas Senator Ted Cruz says traveling to Mexico with his family amid a crisis in his home state was a "mistake."

And Senator Lindsey Graham heads to Florida this weekend to visit former President Donald Trump, while his UN ambassador Nikki Haley was denied a meeting after some critical comments.

On today's show: CNN's Abby Phillip, Nic Robertson, Omar Jimenez, and Michael Warren. Plus Dr. Leana Wen, Former Obama WH Senior Adviser David Axelrod, Abby Livingston with the Texas Tribune, and Stephen Fowler with Georgia Public Broadcasting.

**NOTE** Today's program was cut short due to the White House Covid response briefing.

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Thursday, February 18, 2021: Crisis Test in Texas

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:52:01 -0000

At least 37 people have been killed across eight states due to a relentless winter storm. Texas and its infrastructure have gotten the brunt of it.

Plus, President Biden releases his immigration reform plan with the help of congressional allies. But many previous administrations have been down this path before.

And the White House clarifies multiple statements over school reopenings, teachers getting the vaccine, and when America will be back to normal.

On today's program: CNN's Camila Bernal, Kaitlan Collins, and Joan Biskupic. Also on the show: Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Texas and Dr. Paul Offit.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021: Biden Draws A Line Over Student Debt

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:54:49 -0000

President Biden answered voters' questions at last night's CNN Town Hall in Wisconsin, laying down markers on when coronavirus vaccine doses will be available to all Americans, how many days a week schools should have in-person instruction, and when the U.S. could be back to normal.

Plus, some Democrats are urging the president to cancel student debt up to $50,000. He says he doesn't have the authority to do it.

And conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh loses his battle with cancer.

On today's program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Dana Bash and Brian Stelter. Plus Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres and former FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan.

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021: Biden Hits the Road

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:22:05 -0000

President Biden travels to Wisconsin to sell his covid relief package at a CNN town hall.

Plus, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell defends his vote to acquit former President Trump in his second impeachment trial.

And Dr. Leana Wen answers viewers' questions about the coronavirus.

On today's program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju, Jessica Schneider, Jessica Dean and Phil Mattingly. Also on the show, Laura-Barron Lopez with POLITICO and Dr. Leana Wen.

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Monday, February 15, 2021: Biden's Covid Agenda on the Clock

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 18:29:01 -0000

President Biden's push for his covid relief package is inching closer towards some critical congressional deadlines.

Plus, some of the Republican senators who voted to convict former President Trump in his second impeachment trial are facing backlash from party leaders in their own states, while Trump's legal issues are far from over.

And just how do schools reopen safely, and do teachers need to be vaccinated before they return to the classroom?

On today's program: CNN's Lauren Fox, MJ Lee, and John Harwood. Plus Julie Hirschfeld Davis of the New York Times, Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Annette Anderson from Johns Hopkins University, and former Alabama Democratic Senator Doug Jones.

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Headline: Sunday, February 14: The Senate votes to acquit former President Trump

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:48:33 -0000

Seven Republicans joined all 50 Democratic Senators to convict the former president for his role in inciting a violent insurrection at the Capitol last month. Our panel of reporters breaks down why senators voted the way they did and Trump's future as a Republican Party leader.

Plus, Colorado Congressman Jason Crow reflects on his role as a House Manager during Trump's first impeachment, and why he believes Trump will never learn his lesson.

And, the CDC issues school recommendations for how schools can reopen as coronavirus cases are in a freefall and millions receive vaccines. Dr. Leana Wen tells us where she thinks they fall short -- and may put students and teachers at risk.

On today's show: CNN's Manu Raju, Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and Politico's Rachael Bade; Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO); Former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent and GOP Strategist Alice Stewart; Former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen.

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Monday, February 8, 2021: Congress Preps for 2nd Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:29:13 -0000

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki fields questions from reporters on what is a must-have for President Biden in the covid relief package, plus his thoughts on former President Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.

Plus, Trump’s legal team accuses the House Democrats of “political theater” in a new filing.

And CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky tells Americans to keep their “guard up” even as coronavirus cases are on the decline.

On today’s show: CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen, Manu Raju and Kaitlan Collins.

Programming note: Inside Politics with John King will not air during the impeachment trial. But you can still catch John as part of CNN’s coverage. We’ll be back after the trial.

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Sunday, February 7: Biden Administration gears up for $1.9 trillion relief package

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:42:00 -0000

Friday's jobs report showed that economic growth may be stalling out. President Biden says that makes his record-setting economic relief bill even more important. While Biden said he'd like it to pass with Republican support, he won't accept a less comprehensive aid package. That, as the Senate's attention shifts towards former president Donald Trump's second impeachment trial on Tuesday.

Plus, House Republicans are facing a post-Trump identity crisis after a majority of their caucus backed both establishment figure Rep. Liz Cheney and Trump loyalist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in key votes.

And, a look back at Georgia's political transformation and what it may tell us about our national political environment.

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Julie Hirschfield David of the New York Times and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson; Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan); Astead Herndon of the New York Times; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University.

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Friday, February 5, 2021: A Slow Economic Recovery

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 19:13:15 -0000

President Biden says he can't get "bogged down in a lengthy negotiation" over his COVID bill after a sluggish January jobs report.

Plus, Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's been "freed" after the House voted to strip her of committee assignments, and says the GOP still belongs to Donald Trump.

On today's program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Christine Romans, and Jessica Dean. Plus, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post.

Note: This program was abbreviated due to the White House briefing.

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Thursday, February 4, 2021: Marjorie Taylor Greene Speaks Out

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:00:41 -0000

On the day the House is set to vote on whether to strip committee assignments from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after making a series of controversial comments, the Republican congresswoman went to the House floor to defend herself...and to talk about some regrets.

On today's show: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson and Manu Raju.

Note: Today's program was abbreviated due to the White House Briefing.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021: McCarthy's Decision

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:39:42 -0000

President Biden meets with Democratic Senators in the Oval Office and delivers a message to House Democrats about his covid relief bill: "I'm not going to start my administration by breaking a promise to the American people."

Plus, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy meets with his GOP conference to talk about the fate of two members of his party: Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Liz Cheney.

And the CDC Director issues a warning before Super Bowl weekend.

On today's program: CNN's Dana Bash and Manu Raju. Also on the show: Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast, Yahoo Medical News Contributor Dr. Uche Blackstock and former under secretary for defense policy, Michele Flournoy.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021: First Clues for Trump's Second Impeachment Trial

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:10:59 -0000

Both the House Democrats and former president Trump's legal team released pre-trial briefs that provide some clues of how they'll lay out their arguments in Trump's second impeachment trial.

Plus, a Putin critic has been sent to prison after he called the Russian leader "Putin the poisoner."

And President Biden's covid response team announces a key update to how they're shipping the covid vaccine.

On today's program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju, Clarissa Ward, Fred Pleitgen, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Also on the show: CNN Legal Analyst Jennifer Rodgers and Laura Barron-Lopez with POLITICO.

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Monday, February 1, 2021: Biden meets with the GOP

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 18:38:22 -0000

President Biden is hosting 10 Republican Senators at the White House today to talk about their covid relief proposal, one that is significantly smaller than his $1.9 Trillion plan.

Plus, former president Trump swaps his legal team for his upcoming impeachment trial, and gives Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a call before her meeting with House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy.

And Dr. Fauci asks Americans to get vaccinated ASAP to prevent more mutations of COVID-19 in the U.S.

On today's show: Dr. Tom Inglesby from Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, CNN's Manu Raju, and Julie Pace of the Associated Press.

Note: Today's program was cut short by the White House press briefing.

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Sunday, January 31: President Biden says $1.9 trillion economic relief bill is his top priority

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:28:59 -0000

President Biden promises quick passage of his plan to confront the health and economic crises facing Americans, but is facing Republican resistance. Ten Senate Republicans said today they'll introduce their own plan and asked for a meeting with the President to discuss it.

Plus, Montana Senator Jon Tester rejects concerns that the price tag for the relief bill is too high, given the scale of the economic challenge.

And GOP leaders struggle to address freshman Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's incendiary and false conspiracy theories amid a growing call to strip her of her committee assignment.

On today's Inside Politics Sunday with Abby Phillip: CNN's Manu Raju, Michael Shear of the New York Times, Politico's Laura Barron Lopez; former GOP Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and Republican strategist Scott Jennings; Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT); Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Public Schools Janice Jackson.

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Friday, January 29, 2021: Tense Times On Capitol Hill

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:26:35 -0000

Dr. Fauci praises the Johnson and Johnson vaccine trial results, calling it "value added" in the fight against coronavirus. But should its lower efficacy rate be a concern to Americans?

Plus, President Biden says the economy needs his covid relief package to recover as Republicans downplay any bipartisan backing of the bill.

And we dig into the mood among members on Capitol Hill after weeks of security threats and internal fighting.

On today's program: CNN's Abby Phillip, Elizabeth Cohen, Kaitlan Collins, Manu Raju, Shimon Prokupecz, and Vanessa Yurkevich. Also on the program: Margaret Talev from Axios, Jonathan Martin from the New York Times, POLITICO's Melanie Zanona, and former Republican congresswoman Mia Love.

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Thursday, January 28, 2021: Biden Still Wants A Bipartisan Covid Relief Deal

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:43:46 -0000

President Biden is still looking for a bipartisan covid relief deal, while the Democratic leaders in the House and Senate signal they're ready to move forward without Republican support.

Plus, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy meets with former President Trump in Florida, even though some warned him that move could make him look weak.

And lawmakers ask for security help as Speaker Pelosi calls armed colleagues "the enemy..within the House of Representatives."

On today's show: CNN's Dana Bash, MJ Lee, Kristen Holmes, Shimon Prokupecz and Omar Jimenez. Also on the program. Republican Senator John Barrasso and the New York Times' Alex Burns.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021: Covid-19 WH Briefings Are Back

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:03:23 -0000

The Biden Covid-19 Response Team holds their first briefing and gives an update on the vaccine distribution process.

And the White House rolls out its latest executive actions, taking on climate change.

On today's program: CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Phil Mattingly. Also on the program, POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López, The Washington Post's Seung Min Kim, and climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe.

Show Note: Today's program was cut short by the White House briefing.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021: Biden Team Pushes 100 Day Agenda

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 18:50:26 -0000

Biden set to sign another round of executive actions as Democrats push forward on his $1.9 trillion relief package.

Plus, Senators are sworn in today for former President Trump's second impeachment trial. Why the House Impeachment Managers are keeping their strategy private.

And former Republican Senator Jeff Flake talks about his censure by the Arizona Republican Party.

On today's show: John King speaks to CNN Political Commentator and former Senator Jeff Flake, plus CNN's Phil Mattingly and Jeff Zeleny. Also joining us: POLITICO's Rachael Bade and The Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa.

Note: Today's show was cut short by the White House Press Briefing.

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Monday, January 25, 2021: The Future of the GOP

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 19:20:07 -0000

President Biden reverses Trump's transgender military ban and reinstates covid-19 travel restrictions, as the Senate prepares for the impeachment trial.

Plus, the Justice Department watchdog announces an investigation into whether any DOJ officials aided Trump in overturning the 2020 election.

And former Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd joins to talk about the future of the GOP post-Trump, as a Key Republican senator announcing he won't run for re-election.

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Manu Raju, Nia-Malika Henderson, Jessica Schneider and Barbara Starr. Also joining us-Maggie Haberman of the New York Times; Josh Dawsey from the Washington Post; and former Texas Republican Congressman Will Hurd.

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Sunday, January 24: President Biden is sworn in as the 46th President

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 15:16:53 -0000

In the first Inside Politics Sunday with Abby Phillip, President Biden hits the ground running with a series of executive orders to reverse the key Trump administration actions and to confront the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, the Senate prepares for a February impeachment trial for the former president.

Plus, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for unity and accountability after the riot, and makes her case for an ambitious economic relief package.

And, coronavirus cases are slowing down, but there are growing concerns that the new variant could lead to another surge.

On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, CNN's Kaitlan Collins, and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post; Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.); Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Jha.

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Sunday, January 17: A nation on edge as inauguration week approaches

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:45:00 -0000

A tale of two presidencies: an impeached president faces a Senate trial and an incoming president faces historic headwinds.

Plus, 25,000 National Guard troops guard the nation's capital as law enforcement agencies warn of potential inauguration week attacks.

And with the raging pandemic and an economy teetering on the edge, President-elect Biden has a plan to revamp the vaccine rollout and get more money to struggling Americans.

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Headline: Sunday, January 10: House Democrats eye impeachment after pro-Trump mob attacks Capitol

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:58:16 -0000

President Trump is facing bipartisan calls for his resignation after he incited a riot at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday that led to 5 deaths, including a Capitol Police officer. Now, with a week and a half until President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, Trump may face a fast-tracked, second impeachment.

Plus, two freshman lawmakers from opposite ends of the aisle reflect on their harrowing first week in Washington and what Congress should focus on as it moves forward.

And, in response to skyrocketing coronavirus cases and deaths, Biden says he will expedite vaccinations when he takes office.

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Phil Mattingly and Jonathan Martin of the New York Times; Democratic Congressman Mondaire Jones of New York; CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report; South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah.

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Sunday, January 3: A dozen Senators plan to object to election results

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 15:36:00 -0000

11 GOP Senators have joined Missouri's Josh Hawley in saying they intend to object to some states' electoral college votes when the Senate meets on Wednesday. They're joined by in this futile effort by more than 100 House Republicans, despite no credible evidence of any fraud in the presidential election.

Plus, all eyes on Georgia as Tuesday's two runoff races could determine which party controls the Senate.

And, outgoing Republican Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee reflects on his 16-year Senate career, how President Trump has changed the GOP, and says his party should "respect the result" of the election.

On today's show: Julie Davis of the New York Times and the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim; Former Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leanna Wen and Executive Director of the American Public Health Association Dr. Georges Benjamin; Astead Herndon of the New York Times and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Patricia Murphy; Time Magazine's Molly Ball; outgoing Senator Lamar Alexander R-Tenn.

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Sunday, December 27: President Trump refuses to sign a sweeping coronavirus relief and government spending bill

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 14:50:37 -0000

12 million Americans have lost their unemployment benefits, eviction moratoriums are set to expire at the end of the year, and the government could shut down Monday night as President Trump still has not signed the coronavirus relief and government spending package. Instead, he's focusing his ire on GOP senators who are not backing his ongoing attempts to overturn the election results.

Plus, a grim Covid-19 milestone -- 1 in 1,000 Americans have died from the disease. Illinois' director of public health details how her state is preparing for a potential post-holiday surge in new cases.

And, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is set to be the most powerful woman in Washington come January 20. What will her role in the Biden Administration look like?

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Josh Dawsey of the Washington Post; Politico's Natasha Korecki and Michael Shear of the New York Times; CNN's Natasha Chen and former Philadelphia Police Chief Charles Ramsey; Illinois Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike; CNN's Jasmine Wright.

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Sunday, December 20: With one month left in office, Trump's focus is on overturning election results

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 14:54:00 -0000

In a heated Oval Office meeting Friday evening, President Trump discussed declaring martial law to overturn the election. The ideas were shot down by senior aides, but it's clear the President is still unwilling to accept last month's results.

Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley offers her take on the ongoing Congressional coronavirus economic relief bill negotiations and details what she hopes to see included in the final text.

And, a second coronavirus vaccine has been approved and will be available as soon as Monday. But doctors urge caution around holiday travel as the U.S. breaks records on cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the last week.

On today's show: Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; Washington Post's Seung Min Kim and Jonathan Martin of the New York Times; Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts; Obama Administration Economic Advisor Austan Goolsbee and Trump Administration Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett.

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Sunday, December 13: The first vaccines ship out

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 16:47:51 -0000

In a breaking news hour of Inside Politics, live coverage of the first coronavirus vaccines shipping out from a Pfizer manufacturing plant in Michigan. Nearly 3 million doses of the vaccine will be distributed to all 50 states in the coming days.

Plus, amid a worsening economic outlook, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says House Democrats may be willing to accept a smaller bipartisan relief package.

On today's show: Former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leanna Wen and Dr. Carlos Del Rio, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine; House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer; CNN's Pete Muntean; CNN's Dianne Gallagher; Lisa Lerer of the New York Times.

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Sunday, December 6: Officials issue lockdowns as the coronavirus surge strains hospitals

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 15:21:00 -0000

More than 30 million Americans will be under shelter-in-place orders by the end of the weekend, as more cities and counties issue orders to slow down the spread of coronavirus. In just the first week of December more than one million Americans have tested positive for the virus. That, as state health officials prepare to receive and distribute the first vaccine doses as soon as next week.

Plus, President-elect Joe Biden faces pressure to diversify his cabinet and top White House staff. Senator-elect Ben Ray Lujan makes his case for a Latino to lead the Department of Justice.

And, Senate control hangs in the balance of two runoff races in Georgia. President Trump held a campaign rally in the state Saturday night urging his supporters to turnout, while questioning the results of his own election.

On today's show: Dr. Leana Wen of George Washington University and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; North Carolina's Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen; Democratic Senator-Elect Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico; CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast; Astead Herndon of the New York Times.

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Sunday, November 29: President-elect Biden unveils his first cabinet picks

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:55:00 -0000

The presidential transition is officially underway. He'll receive his first presidential intelligence briefing on Monday, days after announcing a national security team made up of longtime advisers and Obama administration veterans. For his part, President Trump continues to falsely claim mass election fraud while offering no concession.

Plus, one of President Obama's top economic advisors makes his case for why Congress should pass an economic relief package before Biden takes office.

And with more than 91,000 Americans hospitalized with Covid-19, hospital ERs brace for a post-Thanksgiving coronavirus surge.

On today's show: Julie Davis of the New York Times and the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University, Politico's Laura Barron Lopez; former White House economic advisor Austan Goolsbee.

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Sunday, November 22: U.S. tops 12 million coronavirus cases as President Trump focuses on overturning election results

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 15:42:59 -0000

As President Trump continues to contest the election, one GOP congressman from Michigan tells Dana Bash "it's over" and that "we're Americans" and we need to let the voters, not the politicians speak.

Plus, more than one million Americans received a coronavirus diagnosis in the last week, and a quarter of a million have died. The CDC is cautioning against Thanksgiving travel and indoor celebrations, but doctors say that's not enough to curb a post-Thanksgiving spike.

And the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus says they are prepared to "stay in Washington for as long as necessary" to get pandemic aid to Americans & says Trump is "in the midst of a massive meltdown" right now.

On today's show: Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and The Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; Republican Congressman Fred Upton; The Daily Beast's Jackie Kucinich.

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Sunday, November 15: President-elect Joe Biden prepares for the presidency as President Trump refuses to concede

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 14:50:45 -0000

President-elect Joe Biden names his Chief of Staff and announces his coronavirus taskforce this week as he readies for the White House. Meanwhile President Trump is still in court, trying -- and failing -- to prove allegations of voting fraud.

Plus, Governors across the country issue new rules this week to the curb out-of-control coronavirus spread, which is infecting more than 150,000 people and killing more than 1,000 every day.

And how foreign leaders are reacting to the presidential election and preparing for a Biden Administration.

On today's show: NPR's Asma Khalid and Michael Shear of the New York Times; CNN's Kaitlan Collins; Dr. Rochelle Walensky of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah; CNN's Christiane Amanpour; Jonathon Martin of the New York Times.

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Sunday, November 8: President-Elect Joe Biden declares victory

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:53:42 -0000

Joe Biden claims the presidency with a promise to unite and heal the country. Now, as he begins the presidential transition, top Republicans have yet to acknowledge his victory as President Trump has yet to concede.

Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota shares the significance of a Black woman in the White House, and how progressives plan to make their voices heard in a Biden Administration.

And, a look at Trump's post-presidency and the sway he's still likely to hold over the Republican Party.

On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Laura Barron Lopez of Politico; Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim; Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota; former White House advisor Scott Jennings; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah.

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Sunday, November 1: President Trump and Joe Biden make their closing cases for the presidency

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 15:26:29 -0000

Down in the polls, President Trump tries to defy odds for a second time. Meanwhile, Joe Biden spends the last two days of his campaign in critical Pennsylvania, hoping his home state will win him the White House. That, with more than half the states setting new case count records last week.

Plus, as former president Barack Obama joined his former VP on the campaign trail in Michigan, Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris works to boost minority turnout in Sun Belt states.

And, the President looks to translate big rally crowds into votes as he holds 17 rallies in his campaign's final four days.

On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Jonathon Martin of the New York Times; CNN's Abby Phillips and Lisa Lerer of the New York Times; Democratic Lt. Govs Garlin Gilchrist of Michigan and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania; Democratic strategist Paul Begala and GOP Strategist Alice Stewart.

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Sunday, October 25: With Just Days Until Election Day, Coronavirus Cases Reach New Records

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 13:56:56 -0000

At least five close advisers to Vice President Pence test positive for Covid-19, but he says he'll keep campaigning because he's considered "essential personnel." Meanwhile, the pandemic is raging in most of the country, with the number of new cases soaring past 80,000 a day for the first time.

Plus, President Trump spends his weekend barnstorming the country, making his case for re-election, while Joe Biden opts for smaller, socially-distanced events.

And documentary filmmaker Ken Burns looks back at the election of 1932 -- when an incumbent Republican president faced a national crisis with major electoral consequences.

On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Toluse Olorunnipa of The Washington Post, and Time Magazine's Molly Ball; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; Documentary Filmmaker Ken Burns.

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Sunday, October 18: With two weeks to go, millions of Americans have already cast their ballots

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 14:48:00 -0000

With 22 million votes already cast and two weeks to go until Election Day, President Trump is campaigning as the underdog, hoping that personal attacks on Joe Biden will work as well as they did against Hillary Clinton in 2016. And while Biden leads in most battleground state polls, Democrats still haunted by 2016 say the race is closer than the polls say.

Plus, as global coronavirus infections rise, how world leaders are preparing for the next wave.

And, there are more than 350 voting-related lawsuits as states scramble to expand, or limit absentee voting.

On today's show: Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and the Washington Post's Josh Dawsey; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; NPR's Asma Khalid and Lisa Lerer of the New York Times; CNN's Christiane Amanpour; Jim Rutenberg of the New York Times.

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Sunday, October 11: White House doctor clears Trump for public appearances

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 13:55:21 -0000

Just a week after being hospitalized with Covid-19, President Trump has scheduled three campaign rallies in the next three days. But his doctor still isn't answering many questions about the President's health.

Plus, fears of a second wave of coronavirus as the U.S. reports its largest number of new cases since mid-August.

And, with just three weeks to go until Election Day, a look at the presidential race battlegrounds Arizona and Florida.

On today's show: Dr. Rochelle Walensky of Massachusetts General Hospital; Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post and The Daily Beasts' Jackie Kucinich; Dr. Ali Mokdad of University of Washington; Politico's Marc Caputo and Yvonne Wingett-Sanchez of The Arizona Republic; Moody's Economist Mark Zandi.

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Sunday, October 4: President Trump remains hospitalized with 30 days until Election Day

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 14:21:00 -0000

A hospitalized President Trump declares he is "starting to feel good" as White House doctors and top aides sow confusion over the President's health,

.Plus, as Wisconsin posts record numbers of coronavirus cases, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes says colder weather and a lack of federal leadership is to blame.

And, with just weeks left in the presidential race the President is off the campaign trail and his signature rallies are postponed. Meanwhile, Joe Biden is increasing his in-person events.

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Sunday, September 27: Trump nominates Barrett to Supreme Court

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:37:00 -0000

President Trump has nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat, cementing the Court's 6-3 conservative majority. Republicans say they have the votes to confirm her before Election Day-- and before the Court hears arguments over the Affordable Care Act.

And, coronavirus cases are still climbing as doctors warn Americans to brace for the fall and winter months.

Plus, Pennsylvania's Lt. Gov. John Fetterman pushes back on President Trump's attacks on mail-in ballots in the crucial battleground state.

On today's show: CNN's Joan Biskupic and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; former Democratic Governor Deval Patrick and former Republican Senator Rick Santorum; Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman.

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Sunday, September 20: Remembering Justice Ginsburg's life and legacy

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 15:09:30 -0000

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died. A look at her legal-- and cultural-- legacy as the second woman to serve on the high court, and as a champion for gender equality.

Plus, as President Trump looks to nominate his third Supreme Court justice, Democratic Senator Dick Durbin says the pick could threaten the future of the Affordable Care Act.

And, coronavirus cases are rising in 31 states and President Trump says a vaccine will be ready by April. But, some health experts are pushing back on that timeline.

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Sunday, September 13: Trump defends his decision to downplay coronavirus

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:10:59 -0000

President Trump pushes back on criticism that he was slow to respond to the coronavirus at the start of the pandemic, as experts warn of a "deadly December."

Plus, Pennsylvania voters set a record for mail-in ballots requested, and Democratic Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan says she's worried the President is raising doubts on November's election results.

And, as infections rise on college campuses across the country, the University of Arizona is betting on a unique way to keep its students healthy--wastewater coronavirus detection.

On today's show: Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; The New York Times' Maggie Haberman and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report; Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D) Pennsylvania; Republican Pollster Ed Goeas and Democratic Pollster Margie Omero; University of Arizona President Dr. Robert Robbins.

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Sunday, September 6: Trump's character back in focus with 8 weeks until Election Day

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 14:33:43 -0000

Veterans and political opponents slam the President after reports that he has repeatedly denigrated U.S. soldiers killed or wounded in action.

Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts beg Americans to wear masks and follow social distancing rules to avoid a post-Labor Day spike in coronavirus cases.

And as the Trump campaign zeroes in on a law and order message, a new CNN poll shows that Americans are far more worried about the pandemic and the economy than they are about crime.

On today's show: Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; Lisa Lerer of the New York Times and the Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa; Jonathan Martin of the New York Times; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and North Carolina Board of Elections Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell; Executive Associate Dean at Emory University School of Medicine Dr. Carlos Del Rio.

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Sunday August 30, 2020: Calls for Racial Justice and Spikes of Violence from Portland to Kenosha to Washington

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 15:19:00 -0000

A man is shot dead in Portland, Oregon after Trump supporters clashed with pro-Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, Oregon. Meanwhile, the President says he'll visit Kenosha, Wisconsin -- the site of the latest police violence flashpoint -- this week.

Plus, criticism after the CDC changes its coronavirus testing guidelines.

And how college students are adjusting to a new semester as universities try to reopen, even as the coronavirus infects thousands of students across the country.

On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Vivian Salama and Maggie Haberman of the New York Times; former FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg; Wisconsin Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes; Turner Sports NBA analyst Chris Webber.

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Sunday August 23, 2020: On eve of GOP convention, Trump's sister heard on tape calling him "cruel"

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:40:00 -0000

As the President gears up for this week's Republican National Convention, his older sister Maryanne Trump Barry was secretly recorded calling her brother a liar with "no principles."

Plus, a look back at last week's all-virtual Democratic Convention.

And can the states handle a record number of Americans voting by mail in the November election?

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On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; Jonathon Martin of the New York Times and Laura Barron Lopez of POLITICO; Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson; Penn State professor Sarah Townsend.

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Sunday, August 16, 2020: Biden's VP Pick Makes History

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:52:00 -0000

Seven months into the pandemic, the case count remains high and testing is still a problem.

Plus, President Trump admits to blocking funds for the U.S. Postal Service to hamstring mail-in voting efforts.

And with the Democratic National Convention on the horizon, a historic VP pick helps boost Biden’s campaign.

On today’s show: Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute; Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University and CNN’s Sanjay Gupta; Astead Herndon of the New York Times and Tarini Parti of the Wall Street Journal; Amber McReynolds of the National Vote at Home Institute and Jessica Huseman of ProPublica.

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Sunday, August 9, 2020: Congressional Coronavirus Talks Reach Stalemate

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 15:06:00 -0000

President Trump takes executive action after stimulus talks breakdown.

And as more schools report coronavirus cases, parents and teachers are faced with difficult decisions. Whitmer's number two and his next door neighbor weighs in on the veepstakes.

Plus, a progressive scores an upset victory in Missouri—and hope that Joe Biden is listening.

On today’s show: Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post and Julie Davis of the New York Times; Indiana School Superintendent Jennifer McCormick; Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist and Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; Missouri Congressional Candidate Cori Bush.

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Sunday, August 2, 2020: Trump Floats Delaying The Election

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 14:34:00 -0000

The President continues his attacks on mail-in voting - and even muses about delaying the election.

Plus, the coronavirus death toll crosses 150,000 - and even as new cases plateau in hard-hit states like Texas and Florida, they're rising across the Midwest.

And Joe Biden's search for a running mate enters the home stretch.

On today’s show: Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; CNN’s David Axelrod and Former Executive Director and Counsel to the Congressional Black Caucus Angela Rye; Executive Director of Education Trust-West Elisha Smith Arrillaga; and CNN’s Coy Wire.

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Sunday, July 26, 2020: Two Big Numbers: 4 Million Coronavirus Cases, 100 Days Until the Election

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:29:00 -0000

With 100 days until Election Day, new CNN polling out this morning spells trouble for President Trump's re-election hopes in the battleground states of Arizona, Florida, and Michigan.

Plus, the U.S. marks yet another grim milestone in the pandemic crisis -- 4 million confirmed cases, and soon to be 150,000 deaths. Why weren't U.S. leaders better prepared for this summer surge?

On today’s show: Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; CNN’s David Axelrod; Emergency Room Physician Dr. Leanna Wen of the George Washington University School of Public Health; and Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics

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Sunday, July 19, 2020: America’s Record-Shattering Coronavirus Surge

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 15:01:28 -0000

Even as America’s coronavirus case count rises to record levels, President Trump is in denial – and trying to shift the focus off his administration’s response.

Plus, Joe Biden takes a double-digit lead, as the president’s reelection campaign tries for a reset.

And America loses a legend – John Lewis, civil rights icon and long-serving member of Congress, passes away at 80.

On today’s show: House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Miami Mayor Francis Suarez; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; Dan Balz of the Washington Post; and CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Nia-Malika Henderson, and Van Jones.

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Sunday, July 12, 2020: Cases Surge to Record Numbers Across the Sun Belt States

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 15:14:00 -0000

President Trump insists his administration has "done a great job," even as Covid-19 cases explode across the United States.

Plus, schools become the new flashpoint in the Trump administration’s push to return to normal

And Joe Biden unveils a new economic agenda that he hopes will unify his party

Phil Mattingly anchors. On today’s show: Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist; ER Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University and Emergency Physician Dr. Murtaza Akhtar of Valleywise Health Medical; and Perry Bacon of FiveThirtyEight, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, and Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal

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Sunday, July 5, 2020: America Celebrates Independence Day Amid the Pandemic

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 15:23:13 -0000

Americans celebrate the Fourth of July under the shadow of the pandemic, as coronavirus cases surge to record numbers.

And less than four months out from Election Day, President Trump tries to turn his struggling campaign around by doubling down on racial division and fueling the culture wars.

Plus, the administration faces growing questions over an alleged Russian plot to target American troops.

Phil Mattingly anchors. On today’s show: Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee; Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber; New York Congressional Candidate Mondaire Jones; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and ER Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; and Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post and Lisa Lerer of the New York Times.

Plus Independence Day reflections from Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “1619 Project,” and South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn.

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Sunday, June 28, 2020: Coronavirus Cases Explode Across the U.S.

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:35:18 -0000

Despite President Trump’s sunny assurances, America’s coronavirus crisis is worse than ever.

The case count is spiking around the country, forcing some states to pause their reopening, or in the case of Texas, even roll it back.

Plus, beset by crises on all sides and with his reelection looking shakier than ever, the president doubles down on division and denial.

CNN’s Manu Raju anchors. On today’s show: GOP Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee; San Antonio, TX Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Austin, TX Mayor Steve Adler; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute; and Jonathan Martin of the New York Times and Asma Khalid of NPR.

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Sunday, June 14, 2020: Atlanta Rocked by Another Police Killing

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 14:38:10 -0000

As protests against police violence enter their third consecutive weekend, another tragedy rocks Atlanta – yet another African American man killed by police.

But as Democrats and Republicans in Congress scramble to put forward their plans for reform, the White House and campaign struggle with tone deafness on race.

And race becomes a major 2020 issue, as President Trump and Joe Biden send very different messages on the police reform debate gripping the nation.

Dana Bash in the anchor chair. On today’s show: Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Stephen Benjamin; Montgomery, Alabama Mayor Steven Reed; former Utah Rep. Mia Love and Oklahoma Democratic Party Chair Alicia Andrews; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; and Amy Walter of Cook Political Report and Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post.

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Sunday, June 7, 2020: Protests Against Police Violence Spread Through the U.S. and Around the World

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 13:48:37 -0000

From coast-to-coast and around the world, crowds of people are flooding the streets to demonstrate against police brutality and the murder of George Floyd

But President Trump is doubling down on his "law and order" approach - hoping his tough talk and signs of an economic recovery will boost his reelection chances.

Meanwhile, Democrats are promising reforms - and Joe Biden offers voters a stark choice come November.

Dana Bash in the anchor chair. On today's show: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms; Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries; St. Paul, MN Mayor Melvin Carter III; and Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and CNN's Abby Phillip and Jeff Zeleny.

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Sunday, May 31, 2020: Coronavirus, Protests Roil The Nation

Sun, 31 May 2020 14:41:00 -0000

The death of an African American man in Minneapolis sparks unrest across the nation.

Plus, the striking difference in the leadership campaign put forth by President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden as the nation grapples with protests and an ongoing pandemic.

And, a historic launch into space.

On today’s show: CNN's Van Jones and Omar Jimenez; John Eligon of The New York Times; Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post; civil rights attorney and former head of the Minneapolis NAACP Nekima Levy Armstrong; former NASA administrator and astronaut Charles Bolden; and Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University.

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Sunday, May 24, 2020: The Latest Flashpoint in Trump's Push to Reopen

Sun, 24 May 2020 15:19:59 -0000

Americans observe a holiday weekend in the new normal, as President Trump makes places of worship the latest flashpoint in his push to reopen.

Plus, the president takes aim at battleground states like Michigan, and at efforts to ramp up vote-by-mail.

And several companies are reporting good news on vaccine progress – how optimistic should Americans be?

On today’s show: Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist; Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick; Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum; Vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit; Moody’s Analystics Chief Economist Mark Zandi; and Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University.

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Sunday, May 17, 2020: Trump Returns to a Tried-and-True Tactic – Attack Obama

Sun, 17 May 2020 14:59:54 -0000

The experiment in reopening exposes a rift between President Trump and his top health adviser.

Meanwhile, with his coronavirus response increasingly under fire, the president is turning to a tried-and-true tactic: attack Obama.

Plus, a troubling new development has parents worried about the risk coronavirus poses to their children.

On today’s show: Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto; Waukesha, Wisconsin Mayor Shawn Reilly; Dr. Jeffrey Burns of Boston Children’s Hospital, Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute, and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; and Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast and Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post

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Sunday, May 10, 2020: Coronavirus Reaches the White House

Sun, 10 May 2020 14:14:56 -0000

Coronavirus hits the West Wing - two White House staffers have tested positive, and three of the nation's top medical experts are now in self-imposed quarantine as a result of possible exposure. Despite that reminder of the continued risk, however, the White House and President Trump are forging ahead with an effort to reopen the country - even as may experts say it's far too soon. Driving that decision - the economic catastrophe gripping the U.S. More than 21 million jobs have been lost in just two months, adding financial uncertainty to American's already high levels of stress and anxiety about the future. On today's show: Michigan Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell; Dr. Thomas File, president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and emergency room physician and Brown University researcher Dr. Megan Ranney; Josh Dawsey of the Washington Post and Julie Hirschfeld Davis of the New York Times; and CNN's Kristin Holmes, Will Ripley, Nick Paton Walsh, Melissa Bell, Ben Wedeman, and Kristie Lee Stout.

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Sunday, May 3, 2020: States Begin to Reopen, Even as Case Count Climbs

Sun, 03 May 2020 13:59:52 -0000

More than 60,000 Americans died from coronavirus in April, but President Trump is fully focused on May - and his push to reopen the country as soon as possible. But that reopening is a 50-state experiment, with mixed signals from the federal government - as the case count continues to climb around the country. And Joe Biden "unequivocally" denies a sexual assault allegation by a former staffer, as Democrats grapple with how to balance their support for him with their advocacy for the "Me Too" movement. On today's show: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson; Boston Mayor Marty Walsh; Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy III; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and emergency room Dr. Megan Ranney; and Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, and CNN's MJ Lee.

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Sunday, April 26, 2020: Inside the Coronavirus Balancing Act, as States Push to Reopen

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 14:39:07 -0000

As the U.S. coronavirus death toll approaches the number of Americans killed in the Vietnam War, states are engaged in a delicate balancing act - as some governors and the White House push to reopen the U.S. economy despite the ongoing health risk. Plus, amid continued testing shortages, new research suggests coronavirus arrived in the U.S. far earlier than previously known - a reminder that the fight is far from over. And President Trump's freewheeling, erratic press briefings took a more dangerous turn this week - when he mused aloud about the possibility of ingesting disinfectant to kill the virus, despite the potentially fatal effect that would have. On today's show: Augusta, Georgia Mayor Hardie Davis on his state's rush to reopen; Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy on the growing GOP divide over the soaring cost of coronavirus relief; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and emergency room Dr. Megan Ranney on the latest medical developments; and the New York Times' Maggie Haberman on the president's mindset. Plus CNN's Sarah Westwood from the White House and David Culver on the ground in Wuhan, China.

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Sunday, April 19, 2020: Trump Pushes to Reopen Economy Even as Cases Climb

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:54:58 -0000

Inside the push to reopen the U.S. economy. The president wants states to get started back up ASAP - but governors are not so sure. Plus, the president makes sweeping declarations of his absolute authority, only to walk it back days later. And all the while, he bristles at criticism that his administration mishandled the coronavirus response. And Democratic leaders line up behind Joe Biden - even as the presumptive nominee struggles for visibility amid a historic pandemic. On today's show: Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo on her strategy to confront coronavirus in her state; Houston, Texas Mayor Sylvester Turner on if his city is nearing its peak. Plus the latest on the medical front with Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and emergency room physician Dr. Megan Ranney; presidential historian Douglas Brinkley on the president's handling of the crisis; Jonathan Martin of the New York Times and CNN political commentator Jen Psaki on the challenges facing Joe Biden; and CNN's Kaitlan Collins live from the White House.

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Sunday, April 12, 2020: Signs of Hope as Coronavirus Curve Begins to Flatten

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 14:29:28 -0000

A grim Easter Sunday -- the coronavirus numbers are staggering, and the global challenge is overwhelming. But as the case curve begins to flatten here at home, President Trump pushes to restart the economy. Plus, as the death toll in the U.S. continues to climb, African Americans take a disproportionate hit. And the third time is the charm for Joe Biden - with Bernie Sanders bowing out, the former vice president becomes the presumptive Democratic nominee. On today's show: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowers on the fight to bend the curve in the nation's capital; former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod on Joe Biden's VP hunt and the challenges of campaigning in the age of coronavirus; Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and ER Dr. Megan Ranney on the medical challenges still remaining; the Wall Street Journal's Alexis Glick on the economic fallout; and NPR's Tamara Keith and Josh Dawsey of the Washington Post on the president's political calculations.

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Sunday, April 5, 2020: Supply Shortages and the Rising Toll from Coronavirus

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 14:47:48 -0000

The coronavirus case count and death toll continues its depressing climb - globally and here in the United States. As states brace for the surge of cases, President Trump downplays shortages and insists supplies are coming - but those on the front line ask, when? And the mounting economic shock: millions of jobs gone, and no end in sight. On today's show: the view from the frontlines with Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and emergency room physician Dr. Megan Ranney and making sense of the economic aftershocks with Mark Zandi of Moody's and CNN's Christine Romans. Plus, evaluating the Trump administration's response with former FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and the president's constantly changing tone with Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and CNN's David Gergen. And, a look at practicing faith in the time of coronavirus with Rachel Wyatt, a U.S. missionary living in Tanzania.

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Sunday, March 29, 2020: The Devastating Personal and Economic Impact of Coronavirus

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:07:13 -0000

Coronavirus continues its march around the globe, with the U.S. passing one grim milestone after another - and topping the world in the total number of cases. The result: sweeping new restrictions here at home, and tension at the top as governors demand more help - and get under the president's skin. And on the front lines, doctors face a growing equipment shortage, as Americans look to the government for support as they grapple with historic economic uncertainty. Plus, with cases spiking in Michigan, a look at what's being done with freshman Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens. Featuring reporting from CNN's Kaitlan Collins at the White House, Jason Carroll in New York, and Ed Lavandera in New Orleans; medical perspective from Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University; and the view from the American heartland under coronavirus with the Washington Post's Holly Bailey.

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Sunday, March 22, 2020: America and the World Respond to the Staggering Impact from Coronavirus

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 13:47:56 -0000

Lockdowns, self-isolation, travel restrictions - millions of Americans and people in countries around the world adjust to the new normal of life under coronavirus. Doctors and first responders are facing a catastrophic supply shortage - and are desperate for help. Plus, with markets crashing and layoffs spiking, Americans brace for the staggering economic impact - and Congress tries to agree on a bipartisan relief plan. And the president declares himself a "wartime president" - but bristles at talk that he was slow to act to address the coronavirus threat, or is at odds with the facts. Today's panel: Maggie Haberman of the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny. Plus Dr. Ashish Jha and Dr. Megan Ranney on the medical response, and Moody's Mark Zandi and The New York Times' Jeanna Smialek on the economic fallout.

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Friday, March 20, 2020: WHITE HOUSE UPDATES NATION AS CORONAVIRUS CASES TOP 15,000

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:51:25 -0000

NO SHOW: THE DAILY WHITE HOUSE CORONAVIRUS BRIEFING DURING OUR SHOW -- AND IT COMES AMID A FLURRY OF URGENT AND SOBER PANDEMIC DEVELOPMENTS -- IN EVERY CORNER OF THE GLOBE.

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NO SHOW: Thursday, March 19, 2020:Trump Speaks As U.S. Coronavirus Cases Top 10,000

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:00:19 -0000

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020: President Trump Speaks as Coronavirus Cases in U.S. Surpass 6,000

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:13:47 -0000

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Inside Politics preempted today by White House Coronavirus briefing

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:37:38 -0000

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Monday, March 16, 2020: Coronavirus Chaos Reaches the United States

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:30:50 -0000

U.S. and global financial markets plummet because of deepening Coronavirus fears. Europe is now in a virtual lockdown, and a dramatic Sunday rate cut by the federal reserve is not enough to calm investors. Plus, governors and mayors scramble to close schools, restaurants and more -- forcing social distancing to slow the spread. The annual White House Easter Egg Roll is added to the growing cancellation list. Meanwhile, President Trump asserts that the U.S. has "tremendous control" over the virus, but areas hardest hit worry about hospital capacity as the surgeon general warns America is at a crossroads. Today's panel: Molly Ball with Time Magazine, Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, and CNN's Phil Mattingly. Also on the show: CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Alison Kosik, Vanessa Yurkevich, and Fred Pleitgen; Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner an infectious disease expert, and Mike Graham and Kathy Call of Jukebox Junction Restaurant & Soda Shoppe.

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Sunday, March 15, 2020: The New Normal Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:45:44 -0000

The latest on the novel coronavirus crisis, as global governments impose new restrictions aimed at limiting a pandemic that has surpassed 152,000 cases and now claimed nearly 6,000 lives worldwide. Here at home, President Trump declares a national emergency, but his constant misstatements about the threat posed by the virus has markets - and the country - on edge. And as Americans adjust to the new normal, so too are presidential candidates - as the coronavirus upends the 2020 presidential race. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, Margaret Talev of Axios, and CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Arlette Saenz. Plus Dr. Ashish Jha of the Harvard Global Health Institute, and CNN's Polo Sandoval and Melissa Bell on the ground in New York and Rome.

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Friday, March 13, 2020: Trump Likely to Make Emergency Declaration as Coronavirus Spreads

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:19:17 -0000

America adjusts to our fast changing new normal -- schools closed, sporting events canceled and fast rising numbers in the rush to count coronavirus cases. The Trump White House tries to address a major coronavirus shortcoming, taking several new steps designed to accelerate production and availability of tests. The President is expected to make an emergency declaration at an afternoon news conference. And Democratic Presidential candidates Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders criticize the administration's response, as they struggle to keep their campaigns moving forward amid the crisis. Today's Panel: CNN's Vivian Salama, POLITICO's Melanie Zanona, and Paul Kane and Matt Viser with The Washington Post Also on the program: CNN's Drew Griffin, Brynn Gingras, Dan Simon, Barbie Nadeau and Kylie Atwood, plus Dr. Ashish Jha with Harvard Global Health Institute, Lisa Delpy Neirotti with George Washington University, and Jeanna Smialek with The New York Times

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Thursday, March 12, 2020: Trump Hints U.S. Travel Restrictions Possible as Coronavirus Spreads

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:53:44 -0000

President Trump discusses the rapidly growing impact of coronavirus at the White House a day after his Oval Office address announcing European travel restrictions. He says restrictions on U.S. travel haven't been discussed, but remain a "possibility." Everyday life turned upside down: More states ban large gatherings, the NBA and MLS suspend their seasons, Florida urges early voting before next week's presidential primary and candidates call off rallies. House Democrats try to take the lead in responding: A new package up for a vote soon includes three months paid leave for those impacted. It also guarantees free coronavirus testing and provides help for children who normally get free lunch at schools that are closed because of the pandemic. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, CNN'S Phil Mattingly, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times Also on the show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Brian Stelter and Melissa Bell, and Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Gavin Macgregor-Skinner

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020: Waiting for Sanders to Speak after Biden's Big Super Tuesday Wins

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:45:38 -0000

Joe Biden is in command of the Democratic race after a second super Tuesday with big wins. Bernie Sanders now faces a difficult choice. We will hear from Sanders in one hour. Plus, states scramble to contain the coronavirus. Big events are banned or discouraged, more colleges and universities move classes online and big March sporting events are now in limbo. And the coronavirus response ramps up in Washington, too: Congress begins negotiations on an economic stimulus package, as the number of confirmed U.S. cases tops 1,000. Today's Panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, Molly Ball with TIME and Errin Haines with The 19th Also on the program: CNN's Athena Jones, Andy Scholes, Ryan Nobles, Lauren Fox and Jaqueline Howard, and Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo with the University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Monday, March 10, 2020: Super Tuesday II Underway as Washington Takes on the Coronavirus Crisis

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:32:12 -0000

Wall Street rallies big then retreats as the Trump White House and Congress consider ways to cushion the economy from the Coronavirus crisis. More schools are closed, parades and other big events canceled as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States climbs to 766. And Michigan is the biggest prize as six states weigh in on the now two-man race for the 2020 Democratic nomination. Super Tuesday II is a giant test of Bernie Sanders' blue-collar appeal - and Joe Biden sees a chance to open a daunting delegate lead. Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny Also on the show: Jeanna Smialek with The New York Times, and CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Lauren Fox, and Brynn Gingras

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Monday, March 9, 2020: Coronavirus Triggers Wall Street Plunge & Trump Tweetstorm

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 17:20:34 -0000

Coronavirus worries trigger a massive sell-off on Wall Street. The Dow and the S&P to drop precipitously as investors worry about the global economic impact and the mixed signals from the Trump administration. Plus, two-dozen tweets and retweets from a President who woke up in Florida angry. As lawmakers debate how to handle the Coronavirus, two Republican members of Congress self-quarantine because they spent time with a man who has tested positive for the illness. And Super Tuesday II is tomorrow: Six states have Democratic contests. Michigan is the biggest prize as Joe Biden hopes to open a big delegate lead, and Bernie Sanders scrambles to regain his footing. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Olivier Knox with SIRIUS XM, and CNN's Dana Bash & Manu Raju Also on the show: Greg Ip with the Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Christine Ramos, Kaitlan Collins, Jeff Zeleny, and Donnie O'Sullivan

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Sunday, March 8, 2019: Joe Biden's Stunning Comeback

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 14:14:46 -0000

Joe Biden's stunning comeback upends the Democratic race. With six more states preparing to vote, will he cement his lead, or can Bernie Sanders turn things around? Plus, Warren ends her political campaign, but her exit revives the debate about sexism in politics. And as the administration scrambles to stop the spread of coronavirus, President Trump's mixed messages are only adding to the confusion. Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, and Politico's Laura Barrón-López

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Friday, March 6, 2020: Trump Praises Strong Jobs Numbers, Predicts Post-Coronavirus Market Rebound

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:28:12 -0000

A stunning then-and-now view of the economy: The new report on February jobs growth is gangbusters, but the markets in March tell us a very different story. The coronavirus is raising the risk of a global recession. President Trump tours Tennessee tornado damage this hour before heading to the CDC in Atlanta. The CDC trip was briefly in doubt due to a false alarm that someone there might be infected with the coronavirus. And Michigan is the biggest prize as the 2020 Democratic race heads into super Tuesday 2.0. Bernie Sanders won the Michigan primary four years ago, but Joe Biden hopes his work on the big auto industry bailout gives him blue collar credibility. Today's Panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Brittany Shepherd with Yahoo News, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and POLITICO's Heather Caygle Also on the program: CNN's Christine Romans, Mark Zandi with Moody's Analytics, and Damian Paletta with The Washington Post

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Thursday, March 5, 2020: Warren Quits 2020 Race But Isn't Ready to Endorse

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:20:42 -0000

Thursday, March 5, 2020: Warren Quits 2020 Race But Isn't Ready to Endorse Elizabeth Warren speaks outside her home after dropping out of the 2020 Democratic race, but says she will wait a while before endorsing anyone. It is a Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden battle now, and the former Vice President is rolling out big-name endorsements in a post- super Tuesday show of force. And, Chuck Schumer under fire: The Senate's top Democrat warns of payback if President Trump's Supreme court picks vote to roll back abortion rights, and the Senate's top Republican piles on after rebukes from the President and the Chief Justice. Today's Panel: Maggie Haberman and Alex Burns with The New York Times, Phil Bump with The Washington Post and CNN's Athena Jones Also on the program: CNN's MJ Lee

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020: Super Tuesday Saves Biden, Bloomberg Is Out

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 18:18:07 -0000

Super Tuesday gives way to Wow Wednesday: After a big night of Joe Biden wins, Michael Bloomberg ends his 2020 campaign and joins the wave of Democrats endorsing the former Vice President. Plus, Elizabeth Warren is also weighing her future after coming up empty on super Tuesday -- including running third in her home state of Massachusetts. And the Bernie Sanders campaign is left stunned by the swiftness and scope of the Biden resurgence. Sanders is leading in delegate-rich California -- but his Tuesday -- and now his Wednesday -- anything but super. Today's Panel: Molly Ball with TIME, Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, and CNN's Dana Bash and Jeff Zeleny Also on the program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Kaitlan Collins and Manu Raju

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020: Super Tuesday has arrived

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 18:31:41 -0000

Fourteen states and American Samoa cast ballots in the biggest day on the presidential primary calendar. Several former rivals now back Joe Biden, but Bernie Sanders hopes that it's too late to stop him from opening a big delegate lead. It's proving day for Michael Bloomberg and Elizabeth Warren. The former New York mayor is on the ballot for the first time today; the Massachusetts senator voted at home and hopes super Tuesday finally brings her a primary win. And, the Federal Reserve slashes interest rates in a bid to juice the economy through the Coronavirus crisis, as Congress nears approval on a multi-billion-dollar emergency response plan. Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld with The New York Times, Ron Brownstein with The Atlantic, POLITICO's Laura Barron-Lopez, and Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast Also on the show: CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Amara Walker, Ed Lavandera, and Alison Kosik

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Monday, March 2, 2020: U.S. Ramps Up Testing as Virus Spreads to More States

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 18:19:59 -0000

The coronavirus claims a second life here in the united states as New York, Florida, Rhode Island and New Hampshire report their first cases. President Trump says he will push pharmaceutical companies today to go as fast as possible in producing a vaccine. The supreme court agrees to decide whether a key provision of the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. President Trump supports the challenge that could abolish Obamacare, but the high court's decision likely won't come until after the 2020 election And 14 states vote in tomorrow's Super Tuesday elections. Bernie Sanders looks to open a big delegate lead while Joe Biden is counting on momentum from his big weekend win in South Carolina. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, and Alex Thompson and Melanie Zanona with POLITICO Also on the program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Jeff Zeleny, and Oren Liebermann

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Sunday, March 1, 2020: How Biden's Big South Carolina Win Could Reshape the 2020 Race

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 14:55:58 -0000

Plus, officials announce the first U.S. death from coronavirus in Washington state. Amid growing concerns over a potential outbreak here at home, the White House is rolling out new travel restrictions - but says most Americans should go about their normal routines. And is America's longest war finally nearing its end? The Trump administration signs a peace deal with the Taliban and says U.S. troops will begin a complete withdrawal from Afghanistan. Hawks in his own party say the deal is dangerous, but the president says it is long overdue. Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, Michael Shear of the New York Times, Dan Balz of the Washington Post, and CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson. Plus CNN's Nic Robertson live from Qatar on the U.S.-Taliban deal.

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Friday, February 28, 2020 : Wall Street Plummets 7th Day In A Row On Coronavirus Fears

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 18:23:23 -0000

Wall Street plummets for the seventh consecutive day as investors worry about the fast-spreading coronavirus and mounting evidence it could cause a global recession. The Trump White House voices confidence a bipartisan deal to expand and fund the U.S. response will be reached within days. Brand new CNN polling in next week's two biggest prizes: Bernie Sanders has healthy leads in California and Texas -- clear proof he has a Super Tuesday chance to open up a big lead in the delegate chase. And the new poll numbers mean South Carolina's primary on Saturday is more of a must-win for Joe Biden than ever. Today's Panel: Maggie Haberman with The New York Times, Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Francesca Chambers with McClatchy, and CNN's MJ Lee Also, on the program: CNN's Alison Kosik and Peter Hamby with Snapchat's "Good Luck America"

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Thursday, February 27, 2020: Markets Tumble on Coronavirus Fears, Dr. Gupta Explains How to Prepare

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:19:42 -0000

Financial markets plummet again as the spread of the coronavirus sparks fears of a global recession. VP Pence takes charge of the White House response, a move that alarms many Democrats but is viewed positively by a nervous business community. Is he up by 2 points, 5 points or 20? A new poll today shows Joe Biden with a giant South Carolina lead, despite others showing a much smaller gap. And House Democrats weigh their power as presidential super-delegates. Some worry Bernie Sanders atop the ticket could hurt the party down ballot. Speaker Pelosi's message is "unity." Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, and POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López Also on the program: CNN's Alison Kosik and Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020: Rep. James Clyburn Endorses Biden Ahead of SC Primary & Super Tuesday

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:56:31 -0000

Last stand or springboard to a comeback? Joe Biden gets a late but important endorsement in must-win South Carolina. After South Carolinians hit the polls Saturday, 14 states vote next Tuesday. A messy debate as the 2020 Democratic race approaches the all-important Super Tuesday. Bernie Sanders was the constant debate target, because he has a clear path to pull away in the delegate chase. And President Trump calls an evening briefing and press conference about the coronavirus, scrambling to get his administration on the same page after days of mixed signals and market turmoil. Today's Panel: Julie Pace with AP, CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and John Hardwood

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Tuesday, February 25, 2020: Debate Night in South Carolina

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:58:17 -0000

President trump brushes off the public health and economic threat posed by the coronavirus and gets angry at democrats who say he's asleep at the wheel. Plus, a high stakes debate night for the 2020 Democrats. It's the final showdown before South Carolina and Super Tuesday. Front-runner Bernie Sanders will be the main target, but other candidates have a ton riding on their performance tonight. And the other billionaire's big moment. Michael Bloomberg isn't on the ballot until next week. But Tom Steyer has spent heavily in South Carolina and is third in the polls. What impact will Steyer have in the Palmetto State? Today's panel: Lisa Lerer with the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and TIME's Molly Ball. Also on the show today: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Abby Phillip, Phil Mattingly, and Sanjay Gupta

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Monday, February 24, 2020: Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Criminal Sex Act and Rape

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 18:15:28 -0000

Harvey Weinstein was found guilty today of committing a criminal sex act in the first degree involving one woman and rape in the third degree involving another woman. The jury delivered a not guilty verdict on three other counts. Today's guests: CNN's Jean Casarez, Paul Callan, Jennifer Rodgers, Brian Stelter, Chloe Melas

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Sunday, February 23, 2020: Bernie Sanders Wins Big in Nevada

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 15:20:22 -0000

Nevada Democrats make their bet - Bernie Sanders wins big, leaving the rest of the field scrambling. Now it's on to South Carolina - a crossroads for Joe Biden, and a second debate chance for Michael Bloomberg. And amid reports of renewed Russian meddling, President Trump's anger boils over with a purge of aides seen as disloyal and unprecedented meddling in criminal cases. Today's panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Paul Kane of the Washington Post, Tamara Keith of NPR, and CNN's Abby Phillip. Plus POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López live on the ground in Las Vegas.

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Friday, February 21, 2020: Dem Candidates Make Final Pitches Ahead Of Nevada Caucuses

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:23:54 -0000

President Trump lashes out after learning intelligence officials told Congress that Russia is meddling in the 2020 election, and wants another Trump victory. The briefing is why a top intelligence official was fired -- after his deputies did their job and told lawmakers the truth. Plus, one final day of campaigning in Nevada. Saturday's caucuses are the first test of candidate appeal to Latino voters, and poor showings could make things very difficult for several 2020 hopefuls now in a cash crunch -- according to new campaign finance reports. And the President is shadowing the democrats with a Nevada rally today. He doesn't have trouble raising money - and has no serious primary opposition. So as he visits early 2020 battlegrounds, there are more than a few Trumpian 2016 flashbacks. On Today's Panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Jackie Kucinich of The Daily Beast and The Washington Post's, Josh Dawsey and Toluse Olorunnipa Also on Today's Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Ryan Nobles

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Trump Ally Roger Stone Sentenced To 40 Months In Prison; Thursday, February 20, 2020

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:28:14 -0000

Longtime Trump ally Roger Stone is sentenced to 40 months in prison for lying to Congress and other crimes stemming from the Mueller investigation. Before hearing his punishment -- he got a tongue-lashing from Judge Amy Berman Jackson -- who called Stone "an insecure person... who recklessly pursues attention." Covering this breaking story for us: CNN's Sara Murray, Kaitlan Collins, Evan Perez and Shimon Prokupecz along with Former Federal Prosecutor Shan Wu and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020; Bloomberg To Face Dem Rivals For First Time On Debate Stage

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:23:38 -0000

Tense times for the president and his attorney general. Tweets meddling in ongoing cases, and pardons issued without Justice Department input. But is talk of Bill Barr resigning real, or just his way of sending a message? Plus, a big Democratic debate night: Bernie Sanders has momentum, just four months after a heart attack forced him from the campaign trail. He says don't expect additional health records, and when asked about it, the Sanders campaign smears another candidate, with a false statement. And Michael Bloomberg joins his 2020 rivals for the first time: Expect heat over his money, his record on race and police issues -- as well as allegations he fostered a climate of sexism and misogyny at the business where he made his billions. Today's Panel: Michael Shear with New York Times, CNN'S Abby Phillip, Margaret Talev of Axios and POLITICO'S Heather Caygle. Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and MJ Lee, along with Alex Burns and Arlette Saenz.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020: A new face on the 2020 debate stage

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:05:56 -0000

Michael Bloomberg qualifies for a Wednesday night showdown in Nevada. The next debate will bring a test of Bloomberg's ability to spar with his opponents and a test for his moderate rivals being drowned out by his staggering ad spending. Plus, Bernie Sanders is the candidate of the moment: the Vermont senator opens up a big lead in a new national poll and hopes for a win in Nevada this weekend to cement him as the early Democratic front-runner. And some Trump shade from Barack Obama. The former president sends a reminder that the longest economic expansion in American history began on his watch. That is a fact, plain and simple -- unless you work in the Trump White House. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Michael Bender with the Wall Street Journal, NPR's Asma Khalid, and Melanie Zanona with POLITICO. Also on the program: Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Sara Murray.

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Monday, February 17, 2020: Candidates take aim at Michael Bloomberg

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 18:23:46 -0000

Still using his billions to flood the airwaves, Michael Bloomberg is out with an ad to combat the blowback over stop and frisk. His 2020 rivals aren't letting up on the issue, which they see as a big vulnerability. And as Roger Stone awaits his sentence, CNN reports that federal prosecutors are considering additional charges against associates of President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani. Plus in Nevada, long lines for early voting and long days for presidential candidates. Today's panel: Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, the Wall Street Journal's Catherine Lucey and Josh Jamerson, and Karoun Demirjian with POLITICO. Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Ryan Nobles, Kara Scannell, and Sara Murray.

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Sunday, February 16, 2020: Democrats Head West

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 14:41:04 -0000

The Democratic race moves west to Nevada, with Bernie Sanders feeling confident - and moderates increasingly concerned there's a new frontrunner in town. Plus, with Michael Bloomberg on the rise, his record on race is increasingly coming under scrutiny And the post-acquittal president - Trump crosses another line, and this time, even his own attorney general asks him to pump the brakes. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer with the New York Times, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Tarini Parti with the Wall Street Journal, and Axios' Margaret Talev.

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Friday, February 14, 2020: Trump Tweets Response to AG's Complaint About His Tweets

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:31:34 -0000

President Trump tweets about an interview in which his attorney general complained... about his tweets. How is the President handling the public rebuke. The 2020 Democrats are getting more comfortable name checking each other in attacks in the countdown to the Nevada caucuses. And President Trump weighs in on which Democrat he'd most like to run against. Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, Ginger Gibson with Reuters, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny Also on the program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, John Harwood and Shimon Prokupecz

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Thursday, February 13, 2020: Trump Puts Executive Branch Independence Through a Stress Test

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:39:19 -0000

President Trump's post impeachment score settling rattles career prosecutors at the Justice Department, but gets mostly a shrug from Congressional Republicans. His former chief of staff says there is no one left at the White House who will challenge the President's rash behavior. Ahead of the Nevada caucuses: A new Spanish language ad from Pete Buttigieg, new immigration questions for Amy Klobuchar -- and a sharper tone as the Democratic campaign shifts west. And don't forget Michael Bloomberg. He isn't on the ballot in the first four contests. But he is spending heavily to boost his standing in the states that come later -- and he says there is clear proof he is the strongest Democratic contender. On Today's Panel: Julie Pace with Associated Press, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, and CNN's Abby Phillip Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Jeff Zeleny

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020: Sanders Edges Buttigieg in NH, Klobuchar Surges Past Biden & Warren

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 12:54:47 -0000

The 2020 Democrats are feeling the bern after Bernie Sanders wins Hampshire's first-in-the nation Presidential primary. It's clear proof he is the race's leading progressive, but the narrow victory suggests challenges ahead. Now it's on to Nevada. Latinos are a major force in that Democratic contest -- a giant test for two Midwestern moderates with a New Hampshire bounce but little support so far in communities of color: Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar. And President Trump brazenly shows us his post-impeachment lesson: Purging key witnesses from their government jobs, and now pushing the Justice Department to help his convicted ally, Roger Stone. Democrats on Capitol Hill say it is an outrage; Republicans prefer not to talk about it On Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Francesca Chambers with McClatchy Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Sara Murray, and Many Raju

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020: Sanders Edges Buttigieg in NH, Klobuchar Surges Past Biden & Warren

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:45:11 -0000

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020: Voters Finally Having Their Say in New Hampshire

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:22:42 -0000

The nation's first presidential primary is under way today. How will New Hampshire reshape the race? Bernie Sanders is looking to emerge as the clear progressive favorite, and two Midwesterners -- Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar -- are competing for momentum in the moderate lane. Joe Biden is heading to South Carolina before the polls close, which speaks volumes about his New Hampshire expectations. And, not to be outdone, President Trump shows up in Manchester for a rally of his own, hoping to flip New Hampshire in 2020. Today's panel: Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, POLITICO's Laura Barron-Lopez and Heather Caygle, and CNN's Vivian Salama Also on the program: Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and CNN's Ryan Nobles, Sara Murray, Athena Jones

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Monday, February 10, 2020: Candidates Barnstorm New Hampshire

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 18:33:30 -0000

President Trump new budget arrives on Capitol Hill. It will never pass, but it's sure to be a campaign year flashpoint. It includes deficit spending well past when candidate Trump promised to erase all red ink, and Democrats say it proposes heartless cuts to food stamps and education. The day before the New Hampshire primary our final CNN tracking poll shows a two-way race for first between Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg. It also shows Amy Klobochar making a final weekend move. Can she make a statement by running stronger than the struggling Joe Biden? The President is in New Hampshire tonight, too, for his first post-impeachment rally. We'll hear from his GOP challenger, former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld insists his GOP primary challenge is not a fool's errand. Today's panel: CNN's Manu Raju, Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times, Melanie Zanona Politico, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM Also on the program: CNN's Barbara Starr and Kaitlan Collins

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Sunday, February 9, 2020: The Democratic Race Comes to New Hampshire

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 14:52:38 -0000

Democrats look past the chaotic Iowa caucuses to New Hampshire, with a new CNN poll showing Sanders and Buttigieg leading the pack. Can Joe Biden survive another weak showing, or can his campaign turn things around? Plus, with his acquittal in hand, President Trump is in the mood for some impeachment payback. Today's panel: Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, Michael Shear of the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, and the Daily Beast's Jackie Kucinich. Plus CNN's Jeff Zeleny live on the ground in Manchester, New Hampshire

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Friday, February 7, 2020: Trump Touts New Jobs Numbers & Iowa Doubts Drag On

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 18:39:01 -0000

Another boost for President Trump's re-election hopes: The economy keeps roaring in 2020 with 225,000 new jobs added last month. It's debate night in New Hampshire. The primary is Tuesday and the stakes are huge-especially for the candidates who underperformed in Iowa. And Iowa's Democratic party says it's finally done counting. But with questions lingering over the results, officials extend the deadline for candidates to challenge the caucuses. The two leaders, Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders, say it is time to move on. Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Karoun Demirjian and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast Also on the program: CNN's Ryan Nobles and Jeff Zeleny

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Thursday, February 6, 2020: Trump's "celebration" of his acquittal

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:43:37 -0000

Today's program was cut short by the president's remarks on his impeachment acquittal. You'll hear our panel talking about the president's attacks on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this morning at the National Prayer Breakfast, and Speaker Pelosi's critical response in her press conference. Today's panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, John Harwood, Phil Mattingly, and POLITICO's Laura Barron Lopez. Kaitlan Collins also joins us from the White House.

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Wednesday, February 5, 2020: Impeachment Verdict Day & Iowa Chaos Continues

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 18:42:06 -0000

One by one, Senators get their final say ahead of the final vote on the articles of impeachment -- with President Trump poised to claim victory and vindication. The election-year State of the Union puts Washington's raw partisan mood on full display. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rips up the President's speech when he's done. And the 2020 campaign moves on to New Hampshire with the candidates still unsure who won Iowa. Unfortunately for Joe Biden, we know who came in fourth. Today's panel: CNN's Vivian Salama, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, Paul Kane with The Washington Post, and Lisa Lerer with The New York Times. Also on the program: CNN's Manu Raju

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Tuesday, Febrary 4, 2020: Chaos caucus in Iowa

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:16:30 -0000

In what is supposed to be a defining day in the 2020 presidential campaign, we are left with an uncertain mess. The candidates, now in New Hampshire ahead of next week's primary, not knowing if they're winners or losers due to technical issues with the count. Iowa's Democratic party, holding a conference call with the campaigns this hour, says delayed caucus results should come later today. In the meantime, frustration, anger and plenty of spin from the candidates. And President Trump, hoping to look past impeachment and ahead to the 2020 election in tonight's State of the Union speech. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim and Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Julie Pace with the Associate Press, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times. Also on the program: CNN's Leyla Santago and Jeff Zeleny.

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Monday, January 20, 2020: The White House releases their defense brief

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 18:50:05 -0000

The Trump legal team files its defense brief with the senate, arguing the president did nothing wrong - and that the Democrats' case does not meet the constitutional test for impeachment and removal. Plus, testing time for Mitch McConnell. The Senate Majority Leader wants a quick trial, with no new witnesses or evidence. Democrats vow to fight that plan, but need a handful of Republicans to break with their president and party to succeed. And the 2020 democrats are courting black voters on this Martin Luther King Jr holiday, with the first votes two weeks from today. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Dan Balz with the Washington Post, Francesca Chambers with McClatchy, and Politico's Heather Caygle. Also on the show: CNN's Carrie Cordero, Phil Mattingly, and Jessica Dean.

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Thursday, January 16, 2020: No Inside Politics Podcast Today Due to Impeachment Special Coverage

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 18:30:21 -0000

Thursday, January 16, 2020: No Inside Politics Podcast Today Due to Impeachment Special Coverage

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020: No Inside Politics Podcast today due to Breaking News on impeachment & President Trump's signing of China trade deal

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:18:33 -0000

BREAKING NEWS

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020: Sanders-Warren Feud Escalates Before Tonight's CNN Debate

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 18:30:12 -0000

It is debate night for the six leading 2020 Democrats. There are new tensions between progressives Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, while Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar look to sell Iowa caucus voters on the idea a centrist has the best chance to beat President Trump. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells House Democrats they have to wait one more day to find out who she will tap to manage the Senate impeachment trial. And Majority Leader Mitch McConnell waits for the impeachment articles to arrive in the Senate, and watches a handful of Republicans who might vote to include witnesses in the trial. On today's panel: Julie Pace with Associated Press, CNN's MJ Lee, Sahil Kapur with Bloomberg, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, and Paul Kane with The Washington Post Also, on the program: Alex Thompson with POLITICO and CNN's Arlette Saenz, Manu Raju, and Lauren Fox

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Monday, January 16, 2020: Another 2020 Democrat Drops Out

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:38:20 -0000

The once historically diverse Democratic field shrinks again: Senator Cory booker suspends his presidential campaign. With three weeks to go before the Iowa caucuses, the attacks get sharper as six of the the leading Democrats prepare for tomorrow's CNN debate. And the defense secretary concedes he never saw intelligence specifically indicating an Iranian threat on four American embassies, despite what President Trump said. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Sirius XM's Olivier Knox, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Kaitlan Collins. Also on the show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Nic Robertson, Max Foster, and Victoria Arbiter

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Sunday, January 12, 2020: Trump Faces a Credibility Gap on Iran

Sun, 12 Jan 2020 15:24:13 -0000

After a bold U.S. strike, Iran backs down. President Trump sees a major victory - but finds himself facing a crisis of credibility over his constantly-shifting justification for it. Meanwhile, Iranians take to the streets en masse to protest their government's accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian airliner. Plus, the impeachment trial approaches, as Nancy Pelosi signals she's ready to name managers and submit the articles to the Senate. And three weeks from the first votes, Iowa is a tossup. Today's panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post, and Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal

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Friday, January 10, 2020: Pelosi to Send Impeachment Articles to Senate Next Week

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 18:46:45 -0000

Breaking News: Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells colleagues the House will send the impeachment articles the Senate next week. From vague talk of an imminent threat to a new claim Iran's terror Chief was planning attacks on several U.S. Embassies -- team Trump's shifting story and the President's past trouble with the truth raise credibility questions at a most sensitive moment. And, the economy added 145,000 new jobs in December, closing out 2019 with proof the 11-year economic expansion still has steam as we head into election year 2020. On today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Dan Balz with The Washington Post, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, Damian Paletta with The Washington Post and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times Also the program: CNN's Manu Raju and Frederik Pleitgen

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Thursday, January 9, 2020: Source: U.S. Increasingly Believes Iran Mistakenly Shot Down Ukrainian Airliner

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 19:14:19 -0000

Breaking news our hour as multiple U.S. officials tell CNN the U.S. increasingly believes that Iran mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian Airlines flight shortly after it took off from Tehran. That plane crash killed 176 people. The House votes today on a resolution warning President Trump he must consult Congress before any new military action against Iran. And there are rumblings from enough Senate Republicans to keep an eye on that side of the Capitol, too. Plus fresh impeachment tensions: Nancy Pelosi faces new pressure -- including from some Democrats -- to send over the House impeachment articles. Soon she says, but not without first escalating her feud with the Senate's top Republican. On today's panel: Francesca Chambers with McClatchyDC, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Paul Kane with The Washington Post, and Laura Barrón-López with POLITICO. Also, on todays program: Katie Bo Williams with Defense One CNN's Barbara Starr, Frederik Pleitgen, Mary Schiavo, and Kaitlan Collins

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020: Trump Says Iran Appears to Be Standing Down After Firing Missiles at U.S. Forces

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:28:09 -0000

President Trump responding a short time ago to Iranian airstrikes on bases in Iraq, with a mixed message. The President spoke for just over nine minutes with his military and national security leadership behind him. On the one hand, he said there are opportunities to work with Iran. But he also announced new economic sanctions and called on Russia, China, and European allies to walk away from the Iran nuclear agreement. On today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios , Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Dan Lamothe and Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post Also, on today's program: Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Doug Silliman, plus CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Frederik Pleitgen, Sam Kiley, Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju, and Kylie Atwood

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Tuesday, January 7, 2020: Administration Defends Soleimani Killing; Has Yet to Show Evidence of "Imminent Attack

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:30:05 -0000

A top Trump administration official sheds a bit more light on the intelligence that led to the deadly drone strike on a top Iranian Military Commander. Leaders in Congress get more information in a classified briefing later today. House Speaker Pelosi summons her top deputies to meet tonight. Topping the to-do list: Deciding when to send the two articles of impeachment to the Senate, and who will present the case against the President at the trial. And 2020 candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren take on Joe Biden, battling over foreign policy and bankruptcy laws -- with 27 days left before Iowa votes. On today's panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, and Lisa Lerer with The New York Times Also on the program: CNN's Frederik Pleitgen, Kimberly Dozier, Kylie Atwood, and Rear Adm. John Kirby (Ret.)

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Monday, January 6, 2020: Bolton Announces He's Willing to Testify

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:48:39 -0000

Breaking News: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton issues a statement saying he's willing and ready to testify in a Senate impeachment trial -- if he's subpoenaed. Skyrocketing tension -- and threats -- between the U.S. and Iran over the targeted killing of Iran's top military commander. And the Iranian crisis injects foreign policy into the Democratic primary race, with four weeks left before the first votes are cast. Today's panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast, and The Washington Post's Rachael Bade Also on the program: CNN's Kylie Atwood, Manu Raju, Michael Zeldin, Aaron David Miller, Kaitlin Collins, Jeff Zeleny, and Ryan Nobles

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Sunday, January 5, 2020: A Defining Moment in the Trump Presidency

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 14:30:03 -0000

A defining moment of the Trump Presidency - Iran's top general killed in a U.S. airstrike. With Iran now vowing revenge, what happens next as tensions escalate in the Mideast? Plus, less than a month until Iowa votes. Will foreign policy now take center stage in the 2020 race? And an impeachment impasse. As Congress returns from the holidays, there's still no date for President Trump's trial. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, Politico's Heather Caygle, CNN's Abby Phillip, and the Washington Post's Josh Dawsey and Dan Lamothe. Plus exclusive reporting on the ground in Tehran from CNN's Fred Pleitgen.

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Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:31:19 -0000

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Thursday, January 2, 2020: Julián Castro Ends His 2020 Presidential Bid

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 18:32:17 -0000

Calling it quits. Julian Castro tells his supporters to keep fighting, as he officially ends his bid to become president. And the proxy battle playing out between Washington and Tehran is far from over after a violent attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Plus, Bernie Sanders is feeling flush after netting nearly $35 million in three months from grassroots donors. On today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, Sahil Kapur with Bloomberg, and Rachael Bade with The Washington Post. Also on today's program: CNN's Ryan Nobles and Arwa Damon.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2020: Trump Faces Foreign Policy Gut Check with Iran, NK

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 18:22:30 -0000

Apache gun-ships in the skies and tear gas in the streets, as security forces fight back protesters attacking the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. And "D" is for dollar signs, as the top Democratic presidential contenders reveal who's feeling flush with cash after the fourth quarter. Plus, Chief Justice John Roberts warns America not to take democracy for granted. This comes as he prepares to preside over the President's impeachment trial. On todays Panel: CNN's Lauren Fox, Meridith McGraw with POLITICO, Katie Rogers with The New York Times and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post On todays Program: CNN's Arwa Damon, Ryan Browne, Ryan Nobles, Alison Kosik, and Ariane de Vogue.

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Tuesday, December 31, 2019: Violent Protests Break Out at U.S. Embassy in Iraq

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:29:19 -0000

The U.S. military displaying a show of force after protesters attack the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. Plus, a critical fundraising deadline for presidential candidates looking to stay competitive as we enter the election year. And former Trump 2016 campaign manager Corey Lewandowski says he won't run for Senate, even though he guarantees he would win. On today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Molly Ball with Time, Francesca Chambers with McClatchy, and CNN's Phil Mattingly. Also on the show: Dan Lamothe with The Washington Post and CNN's Kim Dozier, Arwa Damon, Miguel Marquez and Jennifer Gray.

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Monday, December 30, 2019: The battle of Biden's Iraq war vote

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:30:13 -0000

Political leaders are looking for answers after two communities suffer attacks on people of faith. Plus, the Trump administration is ramping up its actions to deter Iran while holding out for progress with North Korea. And Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg go after Joe Biden for his Iraq war vote. Will that resonate with primary voters? On today's panel: Josh Dawsey and Rachael Bade with the Washington Post, Tarini Parti with the Wall Street Journal and Heather Caygle with POLITICO. Also on the show: CNN's Brynn Gingras, Arlette Saenz, Kaitlan Collins, Ryan Browne and Phil Mattingly.

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Sunday, December 29, 2019: Impeachment Impasse on Capitol Hill

Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:18:03 -0000

The impeachment impasse between Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell - with both sides digging in over what President Trump's Senate trial will look like, there are still no firm answers on what comes next. Plus - with five weeks left until the voting begins, will Bernie Sanders surprise us all? And the latest on the anti-Semitic stabbing attack at a Hanukkah party in a New York suburb. Phil Mattingly in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, Politico's Alex Thompson, Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post, and McClatchy's Francesca Chambers.

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Friday, December 27, 2019: Democratic Insiders Turn Attention to Sanders in 2020

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 18:15:55 -0000

President Trump says "The best is yet to come", adding talk of the growing economy to his rants about impeachment. The holiday is over for the 2020 candidates -- and as they return to the trail, Democratic insiders are buzzing about Bernie Sanders steady rise. And he's the man tasked with making sure the Senate's trial is fair. We'll look at Chief Justice John Roberts' role in impeachment. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Sirius XM's Olivier Knox, Francesca Chambers with McClatchyDC, and CNN's Phil Mattingly. Also on the program: CNN's Ryan Nobles and Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic

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Thursday, December 26, 2019 : Trump Again Attacks Pelosi & Dems over Impeachment

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 19:11:34 -0000

President Trump lashes out on Twitter as the waiting game continues for any progress toward the Senate impeachment trial. On the 2020 campaign trail, Joe Biden's supporters think he can appeal to moderates -- including disenchanted Republicans And campaigning in the 21st century means perfecting a new art: the selfie. Today's panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, CNN's Maeve Reston, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, Errin Haines with the Associated Press Also, on the program: CNN's Sarah Westwood

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019: Inside Politics Christmas Edition

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 18:19:05 -0000

A Republican Senator speaks out against the GOP leadership, saying she's "disturbed" by Senator Mitch McConnell's handling of the impeachment trial. As Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls the House impeachment vote "inspiring" -- President Trump hopes it inspires his supporters. We look at his fiery 2020 campaign push. But today, the President's message is a warm holiday wish. Today's panel: CNN's Lauren Fox, NPR's Tamara Keith and Asma Khalid, and Michael Shear with The New York Times Also on the program: CNN's Boris Sanchez, Dana Bash and Kylie Atwood

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019: Trump Rails Against Impeachment

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:07:07 -0000

President Trump takes questions at Mar-A-Lago and impeachment is unavoidable. Senator Mitch McConnell however may like what he hears. Plus, Rudy Giuliani defends his work in Ukraine, hurls insults, and says he would love to be a part of the Senate impeachment trial. We go inside his bizarre interview with New York Magazine. And finally, we look at how the issue of impeachment is playing with undecided voters in Iowa. All this and more on a special holiday edition of "Inside Politics." Manu Raju guest hosts. Our panel: CNN's Lauren Fox and Ryan Nobles, Margaret Talev with Axios, and John Bresnahan with POLITICO. Also on the program: CNN's Kristen Holmes.

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Monday, December 23, 2019: An impeachment stalemate

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 18:18:33 -0000

The holiday week begins with a major stalemate over impeachment. And a new challenge is thrown at House Democrats today as they pursue the testimony of former White House Counsel Don McGann. It's another result of their impeachment of the president. Plus on the campaign trail, Senator Elizabeth Warren seems to have her own ghosts in the wine cave. A look at her past fundraising contradicts her attack on Pete Buttigieg. Who will come out the winner in this war of words? John King is out today, Manu Raju guest hosts. Today's panel: CNN's Sara Murray, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, and Josh Dawsey with The Washington Post. Also on the program: CNN's Kyung Lah.

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Sunday, December 22, 2019: A Week for the History Books

Sun, 22 Dec 2019 15:10:57 -0000

President Trump became the third President of the United States to be impeached this week. The Senate trial is expected to start early next year, once congressional leaders break an impasse over whether to call witnesses before a final vote. Plus, with six weeks until the Iowa caucuses, how did the last Democratic debate of the year turn into a fight over wine caves? Today's Panel: Axios' Margaret Talev, Rachel Bade and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, and CNN's Maeve Reston.

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Friday, December 20, 2019: Klobuchar's Pragmatic Progressive Pitch

Fri, 20 Dec 2019 19:09:13 -0000

The President says he wants his impeachment trial right away. But he will have to wait -- and exactly how long is unclear because of a standoff between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Plus, 76% of Americans feel confident about the state of the U.S. economy. That's a nearly 20-year high -- and it's good news for any President seeking re-election. And the leading 2020 Democrats stage their final 2019 debate. On today's show: Julie Pace with Associated Press, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and Asma Khalid with NPR. Plus reporting from CNN's Jeff Zeleny.

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Thursday, December 19, 2019: House Democrats Impeach Trump; Battle Shifts to GOP-Controlled Senate

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:33:05 -0000

The President is impeached, and his fate now rests with the Senate. The Senate's Republican leader calls the House process rushed and unfair and says there is no way the President will be convicted and removed by from office. A stain on his legacy, typos in his tweets and anger in his words -- President Trump is lashing out. And Speaker Nancy Pelosi says House Democrats have a spring in their step the morning after the historic votes. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Michael Shear with The New York Times, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, and POLITICO's Melanie Zanona Also on the program: CNN's Manu Raju and Jeff Zeleny

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019: Inside Politics Pre-empted by Live Coverage of House Rules Committee Hearing on Impeachment; No Podcast

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:15:43 -0000

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Monday, December 16, 2019: Both Sides Maneuvering Ahead of This Week's Impeachment Vote

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:35:17 -0000

The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday on two articles of impeachment -- one says President Trump abused his powers, the other says he obstructed Congress as it demanded answers about his Ukraine policy. Looking ahead to a Senate trial, Democratic leader Chuck Schumer asks for four Trump insiders to be called as witnesses. Don't bet on that happening, but it's a warning to Trump allies who have their own witness list. And don't forget the 2020 race. New polling shows Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders leading the fight for the Democratic nomination. Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal Also on the program: CNN's Manu Raju

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Sunday, December 15, 2019: Congress on the Brink of Impeachment

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 15:24:21 -0000

A crossroads moment in American politics - as the House prepares to impeach President Trump and set up an election year trial in the Senate. Plus, Washington whiplash - some big bipartisan achievements for both President Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, even as Congress devolves into partisan bickering over impeachment, And Boris Johnson wins big in the United Kingdom. Is there a 2020 lesson there for Democrats caught in the middle of an identity crisis? Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times, Michael Bender of the Wall Street Journal, CNN's Manu Raju, and Laura Barrón-López.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019: Democrats Announce Articles of Impeachment

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:25:46 -0000

House Democrats unveil two articles of impeachment charging President Trump with abusing his power and then obstructing Congress as it investigated whether he tried to get 2020 election help from Ukraine. President Trump attacks FBI Director Christopher Wray -- for telling the truth about the DOJ Inspector General's report on the Russia probe. And whiplash day in Washington. Speaker Nancy Pelosi plays a lead role in drafting impeachment articles, and in crafting a deal with the Trump White House on a major new trade agreement. Today's panel: CNN's Carrie Cordero, Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast, Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal's Vivian Salama, and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post

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Sunday, December 8, 2019: Congress Nears the Impeachment End Game

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 15:01:32 -0000

Congress enters the end game, as House Democrats get closer than ever to impeaching the president. Plus, the gloves come off in the 2020 race, as Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg square off over transparency and corruption. And a look at President Trump on the world stage - and how his fellow leaders treat him behind the scenes. David Gregory in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post's Karoun Demirjian

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Friday, December 6, 2019: Shooting at Pensacola

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:48:31 -0000

Tragedy this morning at a major military base in Florida. A gunman kills at least three people, and injures many more. The latest on the shooting and the FBI probe into how it happened. Plus, a gangbusters jobs report. The economy added 266,000 new jobs last month, brushing off a global slowdown and trade tensions. Wall street sees reasons to cheer, and so does the president's re-election campaign. And a key deadline just hours away: the white house must decide whether to participate in house hearings next week as impeachment articles are drafted. House speaker Nancy Pelosi says democrats have no choice, and she recalls a very different republican standard in the last impeachment fight. Today's panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Michael Shear with The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal's Tarini Parti, and Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast Also on the program: CNN's Nic Robertson, Ariane de Vogue, and Christine Romans

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019: A Contentious, Controversial Day on the World Stage for Trump

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 18:35:07 -0000

IT IS A CONTENTIOUS, CONTROVERSIAL DAY ON THE WORLD STAGE FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP -- ON ISSUES RANGING FROM TRADE AND IMPEACHMENT TO ISIS, RUSSIA AND CLIMATE CHANGE. THE NATO ALLIANCE MEETING IN LONDON CONTINUES THIS HOUR -- AND AS U-S FINANCIAL MARKETS REEL FROM THE PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS ON CHINA. RAW WORDS ABOUT THE IMPEACHMENT PROCESS AND ITS DEMOCRATIC LEADERS DURING A MEETING WITH CANADA'S PRIME MINISTER, JUSTIN TRUDEAU. A REMARKABLE LIVE SESSION WITH THE FRENCH PRESIDENT, EMMANUEL MACRON. THE TWO PRESIDENTS SAT SIDE BY SIDE, ON CAMERA -- FOR 39 MINUTES.... MOSTLY POLITE -- BUT SPARRING ON NEARLY EVERY TOPIC THAT CAME UP. TRADE. TURKEY. RUSSIA. ISIS. THE EXCHANGE -- UNDERSCORING HOW AT ODDS THE PRESIDENT'S WORLDVIEW IS EVEN WITH THOSE WHO ARE TRADITIONALLY THE CLOSEST OF U-S ALLIES AND FORMER VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WITH SOME TOUGH WORDS FOR RIVAL PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ELIZABETH WARREN AND PETE BUTTIGIEG.

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Sunday, December 1, 2019: Critical Days Ahead for Impeachment Inquiry

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 14:51:39 -0000

Impeachment enters a critical new phase, as Democrats claim they have the upper hand - and the president calls it a scam. Plus - Joe Biden's Iowa campaign shifts into high gear, with a message for his 2020 rivals: he's not going anywhere. And Elizabeth Warren's summer surge gives way to a winter reckoning. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, Axios' Margaret Talev, and the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim and Dan Balz. Plus CNN military and diplomatic analyst retired Rear Adm. John Kirby.

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Thursday, November 28, 2019: Swing District Democrats Face Impeachment Questions at Home

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 18:34:07 -0000

Two key figures in the impeachment inquiry, including the President's lawyer, now facing new credibility questions. President Trump spending Thanksgiving in Florida and talking to the troops, as the ousted Navy Secretary levels harsh new criticism at the Commander in Chief. And members of Congress head back to their districts for Thanksgiving, but the drama of the Capitol Hill impeachment hearings follows them home. Today's panel: Josh Dawsey and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Catherine Lucey with the Wall Street Journal, and POLITICO's Melanie Zanona Also on the program: CNN's Will Ripley, Phil Mattingly, Jeremy Diamond and Meteorologist Chad Myers

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019: Dems & GOP Gear Up for First Public Impeachment Testimony

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 18:39:19 -0000

(Note: No more Inside Politics podcasts for the remainder of this week due to special impeachment coverage) President Trump attacks the witnesses ahead of tomorrow's Testimony, saying they're relying on second and third hand information. Democrats say they will prove the President's abuse of power. Plus, Dreamers and the Supreme Court: The justices hear arguments about whether to embrace or reject President Trump's decision to end Obama-era protections for younger undocumented immigrants. And Joe Biden listens to a 2020 rival and hears elitism... but says he's not really talking about Elizabeth Warren. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times Also on the program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Joan Biskupic and Shimon Prokupecz

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Monday, November 11, 2019: A Critical New Impeachment Chapter Ahead

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:52:27 -0000

Democrats and Republicans prepare for public impeachment hearings starting this week, plus a rare holiday court hearing to help determine if the President's chief of staff and former national security adviser can be compelled to testify. The President draws a line for fellow Republicans: Do not say the Ukraine quid pro quo was wrong, but doesn't warrant impeachment. But some Republicans are already making that case. And Joe Biden takes voter questions in Iowa. Tonight's CNN Town Hall comes as the former Vice President holds a strong national polling position but struggles some in the early states. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López, and Rachael Bade with The Washington Post Also on the program: CNN's Lauren Fox

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Sunday, November 10, 2019: The Impeachment Inquiry Goes Public

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 15:01:56 -0000

The impeachment inquiry goes public with the first round of open hearings this week. It comes as top administration aides are refusing to testify - and looking to the courts to intervene. Will Democrats be able to make the case that President Trump abused his office - and what will the Republican defense be? Plus, a 2020 wildcard - Michael Bloomberg thinks the Democrats already in the race can't beat President Trump, and could shake things up with a late entry. Today's panel: the AP's Julie Pace, Michael Shear of the New York Times, CNN's Abby Phillip, and Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast.

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Friday, November 8, 2019: Trump Rails on Impeachment as Dems Release More Transcripts

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 18:29:58 -0000

A combative President Trump answers reporters' questions at the White House -- his tone reflecting the high stakes now that public impeachment hearings are just days away. And House Democrats release closed-door testimony from two more key impeachment witnesses. Plus, the President's Chief of Staff defies an impeachment subpoena. The President says letting Mick Mulvaney testify would legitimize the inquiry. Democrats say it is more obstruction, and insist Mulvaney is central to the Ukraine quid pro quo. And Michael Bloomberg is once again flirting with a 2020 Presidential bid. Many Democrats scoff, but team Bloomberg sees an opening amid a vulnerable field. On today's panel: Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Asma Khalid with NPR Also on today's program: CNN's Manu Raju and Sarah Westwood

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Thursday, November 7, 2019: Pence Aide Who Heard Trump's July 25 Testifies

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 19:15:40 -0000

A crack in the White House impeachment wall: An aide to Vice President Pence who was central to Ukraine policy honors a subpoena and is testifying on Capitol Hill this hour. Plus, Bernie Sanders looks to make a 2020 move: A new immigration plan today, and clear strategy on health care: Keep the peace with Elizabeth Warren, but poke Joe Biden. And, we answer some of the impeachment questions submitted by viewers on Twitter. Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Evan Pérez, Manu Raju, Jeff Zeleny, and Shimon Prokupecz

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Wednesday, November 6, 2019: First Public Impeachment Hearings Announced

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:29:18 -0000

Big impeachment inquiry news: Democrats announce public hearings beginning next week, starting with key diplomats who in private testimony offered damning takes on the President's Ukraine policy. Plus, another big Trump-era election night for Democrats, apparently winning the Kentucky governor's race, flipping the Virginia legislature and claiming local posts across the Philadelphia suburbs. And more 2020 lessons: The suburban revolt against Trumpism deepens, making the President's state by state path to an electoral victory even more narrow than it was in 20-16. On today's panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, NPR's Tamara Keith, and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal Also, on today's panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Kylie Atwood, and Michael Warren

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019: House Intel Committee to Release More Key Impeachment Testimony

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:45:12 -0000

More transcripts of key testimony from House impeachment inquiry are about to be released - from two witnesses central to Ukraine policy. Also today: Two more Trump officials defy Congress and refuse to testify. Plus, either Secretary of State Mike Pompeo or a former top Pompeo aide is lying. The aide testified that he raised concerns about the treatment of the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on several occasions. Secretary Pompeo says he did not. And it's election day! The races for Governor in Mississippi and Kentucky are being watched closely by both parties for important 2020 clues. Today's panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post Also on the program: CNN's Manu Raju, Phil Mattingly and Kylie Atwood

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Monday, November 4, 2019: Schiff Releases Closed-Door Impeachment Testimony

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:49:20 -0000

Breaking News: The House Intelligence Committee releases transcripts of testimony from two key impeachment witnesses, former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch and Former Senior Pompeo Adviser Michael McKinley. Committee Chairman, Rep. Adam Schiff, speaks with reporters. And a big legal setback for President Trump: An appeals court rules he does not have blanket immunity and must hand over his tax returns to New York prosecutors. The President's lawyer says he will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, POLITICO's Heather Caygle, and TIME's Molly Ball. Also on the program: CNN's Kara Scannell, Many Raju, Evan Perez, and Phil Mattingly

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Sunday, November 3, 2019: One Year Until Election Day

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:05:47 -0000

History in the House as the impeachment fight enters a critical new phase. Plus, a new star shines in Iowa - as a former bright light says goodbye to the 2020 race. And with one year until Election Day, Democrats duke it out over health care - as President Trump hones his campaign message Nia-Malika Henderson hosting. Today's panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Rachael Bade with the Washington Post, Margaret Talev with Axios, and Time's Molly Ball

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Friday, November 1, 2019: Warren's Plan to Pay for Medicare for All

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:55:55 -0000

The President gets ready to rally supporters in deep-red Mississippi - and preview his impeachment rebuttal. As the impeachment fight ramps up in the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's not ready to be boxed in on a timeline for when the inquiry will go public, but there could be hearings this month. Plus, Elizabeth Warren has a new plan to pay for Medicare for All. She's banking on comprehensive immigration reform to do it. And a conversation about the jobs report with the New York Times' Jeanna Smialek. Nia-Malika Henderson hosts. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, Bloomberg's Jordan Fabian, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times. Also on the show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, MJ Lee, Christine Romans and Jeff Zeleny.

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Thursday, October 31, 2019: Democrats Pass Impeachment Resolution

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:38:37 -0000

The House passes a resolution formalizing the Trump impeachment process. The vote, marking an important and symbolic step in the ongoing inquiry, fell almost exclusively along party lines. Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the House floor, moments before voting began, tells Republicans they're just scared. Republicans, sticking to their talking points, say the process remains flawed. On today's panel: Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, CNN's Dana Bash, Laura Barrón-López with POLITICO, CNN's Ross Garber, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also, on today's program: CNN's Manu Raju and CNN's Phil Mattingly

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019: Two Key State Department Officials Testify in Impeachment Inquiry

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 17:41:10 -0000

Two more Trump insiders provide impeachment building blocks -- detailing how Rudy Giuliani ran a shadow Ukraine policy and how aid was held up at a time the President was pushing Ukraine to launch an investigation of the Bidens. Plus, impeachment isn't the only White House worry: A new government report details slowing economic growth with a GDP well below what President Trump promised. And Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, could soon be Washington's most important impeachment player -- but he is holding his cards tight -- and suggesting senate democrats help get some other government business done while the impeachment debate is still on the House side of the capitol. On today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Matt Viser with The Washington Post, Tamara Keith with NPR, and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast Also, on today's program: CNN's Christine Romans and CNN's Phil Mattingly

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019: First White House Official Who Listened to Trump's Ukraine Call Testifying

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:04:25 -0000

Blockbuster testimony in the impeachment inquiry: A top White House aide who was on the President's call with Ukraine's leader says he viewed it as so damaging to American interests he reported it to his superior and a White House lawyer. The President's response: He is attacking the character of the witness, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who won a purple heart for Iraq war heroism. And a brand new CNN New Hampshire poll releasing this hour: Bernie Sanders is up, and Joe Biden is struggling as Democratic voters in the leadoff primary state say health care is more of factor in their vote than beating President Trump. Today's Panel: Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal, Alex Thompson with POLITICO, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, and CNN's Kaitlan Collins Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju

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Monday, October 28, 2019: Trump Describes Al-Baghdadi Raid in Vivid, Grim Terms

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 17:23:35 -0000

The House impeachment inquiry hits a roadblock. A former top Trump national security aide defies a subpoena and tells Congress he will not testify until a judge decides whether the impeachment proceedings are legitimate. Plus, freshman Congresswoman Katie Hill is resigning amid allegations of improper relationships. She flipped her California district blue last year after 26 years of Republican control -- so brace for a bruising special election now. And the President says the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi makes Americans safer. He defends his decision to give only Republicans a heads up on the U.S. raid, saying he doesn't trust top Democrats. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Michael Bender with The Wall Street Journal, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, and Molly Ball with TIME. Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju and Kimberly Dozier

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Sunday, October 27, 2019: ISIS leader killed in U.S. military raid

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 15:26:59 -0000

The world's most wanted terrorist, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is dead after a dramatic U.S. special forces raid in northern Syria. Officials say the ISIS leader detonated a suicide vest as American forces closed in. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports on the latest developments from Iraq. CNN's Ben Wedeman and Ryan Browne break down the significance of al-Baghdadi's death and what this means for the U.S. military's mission in Syria. Plus, a look ahead to a busy week for House Democrats in their impeachment inquiry. Today's Panel: Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, the Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa, Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, and Politico's Heather Caygle.

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Friday, October 25, 2019: Trump Again Defends Phone Call with Ukraine's President

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 18:06:18 -0000

The House impeachment inquiry reaches out to John Bolton for possible testimony. The President's former national security adviser reportedly called Rudy Giuliani a "hand grenade" and likened his meddling in foreign policy to a "drug deal." President Trump again trashes the impeachment process and insists his phone call with Ukraine's President was "perfect" in a Q&A with reporters at the White House. And an all hands on deck farewell for Congressman Elijah Cummings at today's Baltimore funeral. Among those there -- two former Presidents and the former Secretary of State. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Paul Kane with The Washington Post, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, and Maggie Haberman with The New York Times. Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju

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Thursday, October 24, 2019: Trump and Republicans on the Attack amid Damning Impeachment Testimony

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:25:07 -0000

House Conservatives barge into a secure impeachment hearing. Democrats call it a stunt designed to distract from damning testimony, and promise public hearings -- most likely next month. Plus the President's impeachment strategy has two key elements: Smear the key witnesses, and pressure Republicans to stay in line. Human scum is the President's term for Republicans who disagree with him. And on Capitol Hill -- a rare bipartisan moment of unity -- and a solemn farewell to Congressman Elijah Cummings. Today's Panel: Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju and Michael Warren

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Wednesday, October 23, 2019: Trump Lifts All Sanctions Against Turkey

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:35:33 -0000

President Trump declares victory in Syria despite broad bipartisan condemnation of his decision to abandon the Kurds. He announces what he calls a "permanent" ceasefire and says some U.S. troops will remain behind. Plus, damning impeachment testimony and growing GOP worries: A veteran diplomat lays out evidence of a Ukraine quid pro quo, and says complaints about Rudy Giuliani's meddling - or damage to national security interests -- were brushed aside. And a new CNN poll shows a resilient Joe Biden atop the Democratic pack, with a healthy national lead. The former vice president is retracing his roots today in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to make the case he can win back blue collar voters and defeat President Trump. Today's Panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Michael Shear with The New York Times, Laura Barron Lopez with POLITICO, and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Nick Paton Walsh, David Gergen and Phil Mattingly

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019: Trump Tweets Comparing Impeachment Inquiry to a "Lynching"

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 17:27:21 -0000

President Trump calls the House impeachment inquiry a lynching, and the timing is no coincidence: A critical witness is on Capitol Hill -- a veteran diplomat who complained it was "crazy" to withhold aid to Ukraine until it agreed to pursue the President's political vendettas. Plus, an important first in new CNN polling: Support for impeaching and removing the President from office hits 50 percent. But there are clear partisan divides: Only 6% of Republicans back impeachment. And the backlash is instant: African American lawmakers say the President's use of the term "lynching" is deeply offensive, yet not surprising given the source. Today's Panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox With SiriusXM, and Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju and Kylie Atwood

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Monday, October 21, 2019: Trump "Increasingly Frustrated" With Mulvaney

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:31:05 -0000

Plus, more big witnesses this week as the House impeachment inquiry gains steam. The President's acting chief of staff is in hot water -- trying now to take back what Democrats call his Ukraine corruption confession. And the Justice Department is distancing itself from the President's Personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani. Today's Panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Alex Thompson with POLITICO, and Julie Pace with The Associated Press. Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, MJ Lee, Evan Perez and Ryan Browne

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Sunday, October 20, 2019: Amid Mounting Republican Pushback, A Rare Retreat by Trump

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 14:13:02 -0000

The impeachment inquiry picks up steam, with a parade of key witnesses - and a stunning admission by the White House chief of staff. Plus, President Trump abandons a key ally in the Middle East and draws bipartisan storm - and cancels plans to host the G7 at his Florida resort after pushback from GOP allies. And Bernie Sanders draws a crowd in New York - and scores a big progressive endorsement. Today's Panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Michael Shear of the New York Times, Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post, and Politico's Laura Barrón-López.

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Friday, October 18, 2019: Mulvaney Now Denies Quid Pro Quo After Admitting It

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 18:29:23 -0000

The White House Chief of Staff brazenly confirms a Ukraine quid pro quo -- a key piece of the Democrats' impeachment case. Then he says he didn't mean it. Plus, the President says the deal the U.S. made with Turkey is a ceasefire, and is "great." But Turkey's foreign minister says it is not a cease fire at all, and the European Union says the President again sold out the Kurds. And the simple truth is that the impeachment inquiry witnesses all served in the Trump administration. The President, though, calls it a conspiracy hatched by "crazy" Democrats. Today's Panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, and Margaret Talev with Axios. Also on the Program: CNN's Arwa Damon

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Thursday, October 17, 2019: Ambassador Testifies Trump Directed Him to Work With Giuliani on Ukraine

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:35:27 -0000

Critical testimony today as House Democrats build their abuse of power impeachment case. A Trump campaign donor turned ambassador tells Congress the President personally directed him to work with Rudy Giuliani - and that Giuliani tied Ukraine's hope for a White House meeting to its willingness to investigate the Bidens. Plus, VP Pence lobbies Turkey to halt its military operation in Syria -- as the President bristles at both Republicans and Democrats who say he is making America weaker and handing a gift to Russia, Iran and ISIS. And Congress loses a unique, booming voice: Elijah Cummings was a son of sharecroppers who rose to be chairman of the powerful House Oversight Committee. The Baltimore icon died this morning at the age of 68. Today's Panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Michael Bender with The Wall Street Journal, CNN's Kylie Atwood, Asma Khalid with NPR and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019: 2020 Democrats Battle Over Ideology At Ohio Debate

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:47:59 -0000

Today's Podcast is abbreviated due to President Trump's news conference. Who had a target on their back at the Democratic debate? If you weren't sure who entered the night as the frontrunner, it was very quickly clear how the candidates themselves see it. Today's Panel: Laura Barron Lopez with POLITICO, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, and Shawna Thomas with Vice News.

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019: Hunter Biden Breaks Silence Hours Before Democratic Debate

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 18:52:29 -0000

Blockbuster impeachment testimony from a trusted Republican policy hand. Former Trump White House aide Fiona Hill describes corruption in the President's Ukraine policy, says her boss John Bolton called Rudy Giuliani a hand grenade, and says Bolton told her to inform White House lawyers. Plus, it is debate night for the 2020 Democrats in battleground Ohio: A record 12 candidates on stage, with health care and guns among the certain flash points. And Hunter Biden defends his foreign business dealings, but acknowledges his last name is what opened doors. Today's Panel: Molly Ball with TIME, CNN's Michael Warren, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, and Margaret Talev with Axios. Also on the Program: CNN's MJ Lee and Ryan Browne, and Lisa Lerer with The New York Times

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Monday, October 14, 2019: Trump Orders U.S. Troops to Withdraw from Northern Syria

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 17:27:22 -0000

First, A press conference out of Fort Worth, Texas, where a police officer opened fire and killed a woman in her own home. Her family is demanding an investigation from an outside agency. Plus, President Trump orders all U.S. Forces out of northern Syria as Turkey expands an offensive against the Kurds. A key ally just days ago, the Kurds now say America has betrayed them and they have no choice but to make deals with the Assad regime and Russia. And, a big week ahead in the Trump impeachment inquiry. The President's former Russia adviser is on Capitol Hill today, and the ambassador central to the Ukraine quid pro quo question is also on tap. Today's Panel: The Wall Street Journal's Catherine Lucey, Paul Kane and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, and POLITICO's Melanie Zanona. Also on the Program: CNN's Paul Callan, Arwa Damon, Rear Admiral John Kirby (Ret.), and Jeff Zeleny

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Sunday, October 13, 2019: Syria and Impeachment Consume Trump's Presidency

Sun, 13 Oct 2019 14:16:04 -0000

Democrats are moving forward with their impeachment probe at light speed - interviewing a former U.S. ambassador at the heart of the Ukraine scandal and issuing a flurry of subpoenas last week - with multiple depositions planned in the days ahead. Plus, two days to go until the CNN-New York Times Democratic Debate. Is Elizabeth Warren ready for the onslaught coming her way? And can Bernie Sanders reassure voters he's healthy enough to be president? And as the situation in northern Syria deteriorates, some of President Trump's top allies in Congress are furious over his decision to withdraw U.S. troops - and leave America's Kurdish allies at the mercy of a rapidly expanding invasion by Turkey. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, the Wall Street Journal's Tarini Parti, and Rachael Bade and Josh Dawsey of the Washington Post. Plus live reporting on the ground in Syria from CNN's Nick Paton Walsh.

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Friday, October 11, 2019: Former Ukraine Ambassador Blames Trump & Giuliani for Her Removal

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 17:41:47 -0000

A key player in the house Democrats' impeachment inquiry is talking to members of Congress right now after the Trump White House lets her show up to testify. She says Rudy Giuliani led a concerted effort to get rid of her. Plus, investigators are now looking into Giuliani's business ties to two Ukrainian associates indicted by the Feds. And the President goes on a campaign rally spree in the face of the impeachment inquiry. On today's Panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and Former Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin Also on the program: CNN's Manu Raju and Ryan Browne

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Thursday, October 10, 2019: Giuliani Clients Indicted in Midst of Impeachment Probe

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:36:53 -0000

Blockbuster indictment: The Feds indict two Rudy Giuliani clients on charges they illegally funneled foreign money into American campaigns -- including a Trump re-election Super PAC Pentagon officials among those angered by President Trump's sudden decision to abandon the Kurds in northern Syria. And, the President lashes out at Fox News over a poll showing 51% of Americans now favor impeachment and his removal from office. Today's panel: Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Matt Viser with The Washington Post, and NPR's Tamara Keith. Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Evan Perez, Manu Raju, Michael Warren, Clarissa Ward and Legal Analyst Shan Wu

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Wednesday October 9, 2019: White House Defies Democrats' Impeachment Probe

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:29:49 -0000

Turkey launches its promised military assault against the Kurds in northern Syria. Leading Republicans accuse President Trump of abandoning a key U.S. ally and predict it will lead to an ISIS resurgence. Plus, House Democrats say the defiant White House refusal to cooperate will not slow their impeachment inquiry. And, new reporting on Rudy Giuliani's role in Ukraine amid allegations the President abused his power by trying to get Ukraine's President to help him with personal political vendettas. On today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, Margaret Talev with Axios, and CNN's Michael Warren Also on today's program: CNN's Manu Raju and Arwa Damon

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019: White House, State Dept. Block Key Witness Sondland From Testifying

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:43:36 -0000

The White House at the last minute blocks testimony from a key impeachment witness. House Democrats call it is more evidence of obstruction and say subpoenas are on the way. The President calls the inquiry a kangaroo court . Plus, the President invites Turkey's leader for a White House visit. It's another poke at his fellow Republicans who are furious with him for pulling U.S. troops from Syria. And Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham promises Rudy Giuliani a spotlight on Capitol Hill to lay out his unproven allegations of corruption in Ukraine. Today's Panel: Laura Barron Lopez and Heather Caygle with POLITICO, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, and Michael Bender with The Wall Street Journal. Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Manu Raju

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Monday, October 7, 2019: Republicans Struggle with Anti-Impeachment Strategy

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 11:29:17 -0000

A second whistleblower hires lawyers and House Democrats prepare to interview key impeachment witnesses. But leading Republicans adopt a see no evil approach, and say their minds are made up despite any new facts that might emerge. Plus, a big Republican pushback to the President's overnight decision to pull U.S. troops from Syria. Conservative voices warn the Kurds could be slaughtered, and that the President is handing Russia and Iran big victories. And, Joe Biden fighting a two-front war, trying to fend off attacks from the President as well as a surging Elizabeth Warren. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Alex Thompson with POLITICO, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny

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Friday, October 5, 2019: Trump Insists No Quid Pro Quo Despite Texts Suggesting Otherwise

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:15:27 -0000

President Trump dismisses damning text messages from diplomats suggesting a clear Ukraine quid pro quo, as Democrats keep pushing toward impeachment. Unemployment dipped to a 50-year-low of 3.5 percent and the economy added 136,000 new jobs in September, but there are some flashing lights when you look closer at manufacturing and other sectors bruised by the President's trade wars. And CNN confirms that in a call with China's President Xi, Mr. Trump promised to stay quiet about the Hong Kong protests as long as trade talks continued. On today's panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Michael Bender with The Wall Street Journal, Shawna Thomas with VICE News Tonight on HBO, Retired Rear Admiral John Kirby, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, Ana Swanson with The New York Times Also on today's program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Lauren Fox and Christine Romans

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Sunday, October 6, 2019: The Deepening Impeachment Inquiry

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 13:52:02 -0000

President Trump unplugged and unrepentant as the impeachment crisis grips his administration Plus, House Democrats subpoena the White House - and hit the vice president with a sweeping request for documents for their impeachment inquiry. And Joe Biden fights back, taking aim at a president he says is "unhinged." Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim and Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times.

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Thursday, October 3, 2019: Trump says Ukraine and China Should Investigate Bidens

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 17:45:24 -0000

President Trump asks for foreign election help - at the same time a key impeachment witness is being questioned on Capitol Hill about that very thing. The President's anger against Democrats pushing for impeachment is raw and very public. In contrast, the Vice President's team is working frantically - but behind the scenes - to try to shield him from any Ukraine backlash. And Bernie Sanders says he'll be on the debate stage in two weeks, despite undergoing a hear procedure this week. Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Michael Shear with The New York Times, Laura Barrón-López with POLITICO and Julie Pace with Associated Press Also on today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Manu Raju

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019: Pompeo Accuses House Dems of Intimidation, Bullying

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:33:23 -0000

Mike Pompeo today ignoring a question about his big role in the Trump impeachment inquiry. We know now the Secretary of State was on the call when the President asked Ukraine for election dirt. House Democrats want to know if Pompeo helped hide the transcript. Plus, Bill Barr's global whodunit; The Attorney General wants to know if other governments helped in the early days of the Russia investigation. It is legitimate fact finding or another use of government resources to promote wild conspiracy theories? Today's Panel: CNN's Nia Malika Henderson, Jonathan Martin with New York Times, POLITICO's Heather Caygle, Margaret Talev with Axios, and CNN Legal Analyst Shan Wu. Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju, Clarissa Ward, and Evan Perez.

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Monday, September 30, 2019: Republicans Defend Trump On Ukraine Call

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:23:56 -0000

A quick start to a big week ahead for the Trump impeachment inquiry -- House Democrats plan to question several key witnesses behind closed doors. Plus, raw anger from the President himself. Tweets lashing out at the White House whistleblower and Democrats leading the inquiry. The President is trying to keep Republicans in line at a moment many are privately nervous about where this is heading. And John Bolton back in the public eye. The former top White House aide paints President Trump as naive about North Korea -- saying Kim Jong Un has no intention of giving up his nuclear program and deserves no more rewards. Today's Panel: CNN'S Kaitlan Collins, Paul Kane with The Washington Post, Katie Rogers with The New York Times, and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal. Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju

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Friday, September 27, 2019: Trump Demands Democrat House Intel Chair Schiff Resign

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:17:46 -0000

A whir of new developments connected to the whistleblower complaint that is now the lynchpin of the Democratic impeachment push. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refusing today to put a specific timeline on the investigation, but the committee taking the lead told reporters to expect subpoenas for key witnesses and told its members to be ready to work during a planned two week recess. A big question today: Are House Democrats on their own, or will the Republican-led Senate look into the allegations raised in the explosive whistleblower complaint? Today's Panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Sahil Kapur with Bloomberg, Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, and CNN's Abby Phillip Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Manu Raju

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2019: IMPEACHMENT CLOUD HANGS OVER THE WHITE HOUSE

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 14:47:22 -0000

House Democrats are fast-tracking their impeachment inquiry - now focused on the Ukraine scandal and President Trump's conversation with that country's leader. Trump says he's the victim of a smear campaign orchestrated by Democrats and the "Deep State." The full Congress is on recess for two weeks, but the House Intelligence Committee plans interviews and hearings using the whistle-blower complaint as a road-map for the inquiry. Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich of The Daily Beast, Time's Molly Ball, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Manu Raju.

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Thursday, September 26, 2019: Acting Intel Chief Testifies about Whistleblower Complaint

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:34:14 -0000

The Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire testifies on Capitol Hill -- hours after the publication of a whistleblower report detailing allegations the President used his office to pursue foreign dirt for the 2020 election. Today's Panel: CNN's Jim Sciutto, Gloria Borger, Dana Bash, Jeffrey Toobin, Asha Rangappa, Shawn Turner, Carrie Cordero, and Evan Perez.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019: White House Releases the Transcript

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:04:53 -0000

The Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee says President Trump "betrayed his oath of office and sacrificed our national security" after the White House releases a rough transcript of his July 25th conversation with the president of Ukraine. We break down all the aftermath with our panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Nia-Malika Henderson, Karoun Demirjian with the Washington Post, and Margaret Talev with Axios. Also on today's show: CNN's Pamela Brown, Evan Perez, Manu Raju, and CNN Legal Analyst Michael Zeldin.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019: More Than 150 House Democrats Publicly Back Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:30:08 -0000

Impeachment momentum builds among House Democrats. Speaker Pelosi leads a big meeting this afternoon -- and several moderates who had been holdouts because of the politics back home say the President's conduct leaves them no choice. Plus, ridiculous is the president's answer to the impeachment drumbeat. But new reporting shows he ordered a hold on military aide to Ukraine just before pushing its president for dirt on Joe Biden. And Elizabeth Warren launches an early state TV ad blitz -- this as a new poll shows her atop the Democratic pack in New Hampshire. Yes, we just said the same thing the other day about Iowa. Today's Panel: Margaret Talev With Axios, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast. Also on the Program: CNN's Nina Dos Santos, Manu Raju, and Jeff Zeleny

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Monday, September 23, 2019: "Tipping Point" on Impeachment

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:44:30 -0000

President Trump is at the UN where he was greeted by questions about his controversial summer call with the leader of Ukraine. Plus, House Democrats say they're reaching a tipping point on impeachment. President Trump says he's not worried. And new polls show a surge for Elizabeth Warren in Iowa. Today's Panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Michael Shear with The New York Times, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, and Alex Thompson with POLITICO. Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Diplomatic And Military Analyst, Retired Rear Admiral John Kirby.

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Sunday, September 22, 2019: New Poll Shows a Shifting 2020 Race in Iowa

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 14:00:37 -0000

As 2020 Democrats flock to Iowa, a new CNN poll highlights a surge for Elizabeth Warren - and struggles for many of her competitors. Plus, President Trump asks for foreign election help - pressuring Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden and his family. Democrats cry foul, but Trump says what he did was "totally appropriate." And more troops head to the Middle East, as Washington and Tehran talk tough. Today's panel: the AP's Julie Pace, Michael Bender of the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur, and Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post.

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Friday, September 20, 2019: Trump Downplays Whistleblower Complaint Ahead of News Conference

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 17:44:42 -0000

Trump discusses tensions with Iran and the trade war with China at a news conference with Australia's Prime Minister. Prior to the news conference the President announced tough new sanctions on the Iranian national bank He also addressed the growing controversy over a mysterious whistleblower complaint, calling it a "political hack job." Today's panel: CNN's Dana Bash, CNN's Mike Rogers, CNN's Carrie Cordero, Maggie Haberman with The New York Times Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins

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Thursday, September 19, 2019: A Top Secret Spy Drama Grips Washington

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 17:25:34 -0000

Did President Trump make a reckless promise to a foreign leader? A whistleblower thinks so, and the intelligence community inspector general who deemed the complaint urgent gives select members of Congress a classified briefing, but offers little information. Plus, two big shakeups by struggling 2020 Democratic contenders -- Kamala Harris goes all in on Iowa and Bernie Sanders juggles staff in two early states. And it's still unclear whether Congress can compromise over new gun violence laws. But Beto O'Rourke's call for a mandatory buyback of assault weapons is already an attack line for conservative Republicans on the ballot in 2020. On Today's Panel: Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, CNN's Kylie Atwood

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019: Trump Slaps Sanctions on Iran as Pompeo Arrives in Saudi Arabia

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:33:52 -0000

President Trump announces new sanctions on Iran and his pick for a new National Security Adviser. This as Secretary of State Pompeo arrives in Saudi Arabia -- and the Saudis display what they say are Iranian weapons used to attack the kingdom's oil facilities. Plus, Joe Biden still leads the Democratic pack. But the first national poll after the latest debate shows Elizabeth Warren closing in -- and outpacing all her rivals when it comes to voter enthusiasm. And new wrinkles in the House Democratic family feud over impeachment. This as Trump confidante Corey Lewandowski tells Congress there is nothing wrong with lying -- and then gets schooled on CNN. On today's panel: Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal , Paul Kane with The Washington Post, CNN's Kylie Atwood, Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal Also on the program: CNN's Oren Liebermann, Clarissa Ward, and Douglas Brinkley

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019: House Dems Putting Former Trump Campaign Manager in Impeachment Spotlight

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:42:43 -0000

House Democrats are about to hold what some call their first impeachment hearing. And the White House is defiant, telling two former presidential aides not to show up -- and a third Trump adviser not to answer certain questions. Plus, Elizabeth Warren takes aim at Joe Biden and the electability argument. And then she takes 4,000 selfies. And President Trump's numbers among Latino voters are horrible, but he insists he can stretch the map again in 2020 -- and win New Mexico. Today's Panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju, MJ Lee, and Oren Liebermann

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Monday, September 16, 2019: Oil Prices Spike After Saudi Attack

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 17:39:57 -0000

Oil prices are up and the Middle East is on edge following attacks on Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure. The Trump Administration blames Iran - and the President says the U.S. is locked and loaded. Plus, the recurring presidential credibility question: Aides rush to say "locked and loaded" doesn't necessarily mean a military response. And the President insists he never said something that he said clearly - on camera - and was then repeated by cabinet members. And nearly 50,000 auto workers in nine states go on strike. General Motors says it has made a fair offer, workers see it differently. Today's Panel: CNN's Kylie Atwood and Manu Raju, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal's Michael Bender and Greg Ip. Also on the Program: CNN's MJ Lee, and Kalea Hall with The Detroit News

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Sunday, September 15, 2019: U.S. Blames Iran for Strike on Saudi Oil

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 14:33:56 -0000

New tensions between the Trump White House and Iran after a stunning attack on Saudi oil facilities. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility, but the Trump administration is blaming Iran. CNN's Senior International Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh joins us with a report from Tehran and CNN's John Kirby provides analysis. Plus, the Democratic presidential race turns testy as summer gives way to fall. Julian Castro questioned Joe Biden's memory and Cory Booker suggested Biden could fumble away any chance of beating President Trump. Today's panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, CNN's Nia Malika Henderson, Julie Hirschfeld Davis of The New York Times, and Vice News' Shawna Thomas.

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Friday, September 13, 2019: Dem Opponents Called Out for Questioning Biden's Memory

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 17:58:39 -0000

Fallout today from a feisty 10-candidate Democratic debate. Joe Biden mixes it up with Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders on health care, and two contenders who made Biden's age and stamina an issue last night stage a hasty retreat the morning after. Plus, Beto O'Rourke adds a "hell yes" when asked if he would push a mandatory buy back of assault weapons. It is a line that could help him in the Democratic primary, but a position most Democrats see as an impossible sell in a general election. And President Trump gets in a few jabs at his potential Democratic opponents in a speech at the GOP retreat in Baltimore. On today's panel: Julie Pace with Associated Press, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal

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Thursday, September 12, 2019: Debate Fight Night

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:39:03 -0000

It is debate night for the 2020 Democrats, the first time Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren share the same stage, and perhaps a last chance for some of the struggling contenders to prove to voters and donors they deserve to stick around. Plus, a big Supreme Court immigration win for the Trump White House. The justices allow the President's tough new asylum rules to be enforced while a legal challenge makes it way through the lower courts. And words matter. Except maybe when it comes to House Democrats. Do they have a formal impeachment investigation or just a lower level inquiry to determine whether to move to an impeachment investigation? It depends on who and how you ask. Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Franco Ordoñez with NPR, CNN's Arlette Saenz , Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, CNN's Joan Biskupic and CNN's Sara Murray. Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, NPR's Asma Khalid, CNN's Manu Raju, and CNN's Christine Romans

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019: Trump Takes Victory Lap After NC Election

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:42:27 -0000

Republicans celebrate a win in a close House special election in North Carolina, but with victory comes more proof the President's unpopularity in the suburbs is a drag on Republican candidates across America. Plus, it may be the third debate for 2020 Democrats but it's the first time Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren share the stage. New poll numbers show the Massachusetts senator is, at the moment, a rising threat to the former vice president. And three key Senators say there's more hope on passing gun legislation after a meaningful phone call with the President. On Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, Laura Barrón-López with POLITICO. Also On Today's Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Manu Raju

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Wednesday, September 10, 2019: John Bolton Fired

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 17:41:44 -0000

Breaking News: President Trump fires National Security Adviser John Bolton. Sources say the President and Bolton got into a heated argument last night over the plan to host Taliban leaders at Camp David. The question now is who will fill this important position? Today's Panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, TIME's Molly Ball, POLITICO's Heather Caygle, and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal. Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Kylie Atwood, Nic Robertson, Michael Warren, Aaron David Miller, and Rear Admiral John Kirby (Ret.)

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Monday, September 9, 2019: Trump Scuttles Taliban Summit at Camp David

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 17:31:48 -0000

President Trump abruptly cancels a planned peace summit with the Taliban. His idea to invite the Al Qaeda allies to Camp David on the week of 9/11 causes a split in the administration -- and alarms key Conservatives in Congress. Plus, Congress is back from its summer break. Republicans want to know if the President is serious about new gun control legislation. Democrats are trying to balance a family debate about whether to stick to issues like guns and health care or move ahead with investigations and impeachment. And remember Valerie Plame? The ex-spy is now running for Congress -- and putting her CIA driving lessons to use in a new campaign video. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Matt Viser with The Washington Post and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast. Also on the Program: CNN's Kylie Atwood, Manu Raju, and Jessica Schneider and Retired Rear Admiral John Kirby

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Sunday, September 8, 2019: 2020 Democrats Descend on New Hampshire

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 14:08:23 -0000

The 2020 circus comes to New Hampshire. Who's got the right strategy for winning the first-in-the-nation primary? Meanwhile, Trump abruptly cancels a secret Camp David summit with the Taliban - just days before the September 11th anniversary. Plus, Democrats ramp up their investigations into President Trump, and demand action on guns. But the president's still wavering. And Hurricane Dorian wreaks havoc in the Bahamas and the Carolinas, yet the president is obsessed with where it didn't hit. Dana Bash in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer from the New York Times, Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur, the Washington Post's Rachael Bade, and Michael Bender with the Wall Street Journal

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Friday, September 6, 2019: Trump Touts Strong Economy as Govt. Releases Latest Employment Numbers

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 17:55:30 -0000

Dorian makes landfall in North Carolina, causing more flooding and power outages as the Bahamas scrambles to deal with much more significant damage. Plus, the economy added 130,000 new jobs in August -- a solid headline for a report that that shows many signs of economic strength, but also warns some key sectors are stalling. And, the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees broaden their investigation into whether President Trump profits from government business after the Vice President stayed a Trump resort in Ireland. Today's Panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Alex Thompson with POLITICO, CNN's Manu Raju, Damian Paletta with The Washington Post, and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast Also on the Program: CNN's Allison Chinchar, Patrick Oppmann, Christine Romans, and Alexis Pelecanos, sister of a Bahamas survivor

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Thursday, September 5, 2019: Charleston Police Warn Drivers: "Turn Around, Don't Drown!"

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:41:24 -0000

Thursday, September 5, 2019: Charleston Police Warn Drivers: "Turn Around, Don't Drown!" Trees are toppling and streets are flooding as the eye of Hurricane Dorian brushes the Carolina coast, and we're getting a first-hand look at the destruction in the Bahamas. CNN is on the ground as U.S. residents brace for the storm and the rescues continue in the Bahamas. Plus, 2020 Democratic presidential candidates talk climate change in a marathon CNN town hall. And, President Trump has a new series of tweets defending his inaccurate claim that Alabama needed to brace for the hurricane. Today's Panel: Laura Barron Lopez and Heather Caygle with POLITICO, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post Also on the Program: CNN's Erica Hill, Alison Chinchar, Brian Todd, Paula Newton, and Rosa Flores, plus North Carolina residents Richard Neal and Art Perry

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Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:25:40 -0000

Florida starts to feel the effects as Hurricane Dorian as it batters the Bahamas. The storm has killed at least five people and island officials expect the number to rise. Plus, battle lines being drawn over Brexit. British Parliament is back from its summer break for a showdown with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. And, in the 2020 race, Joe Biden's campaign announces it will return donations it received from federally registered lobbyists, as he once again defends his botched version of a war story. Today's Panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal Also on the program: CNN's John Berman, Chad Myers, Patrick Oppmann, Brian Todd, Nic Robertson, and Arlette Saenz. Also, National Hurricane Center Director Ken Graham, Florida Senator Rick Scott, and Martin County Sheriff William Snyder

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Monday, August 2, 2019: Dorian Devastates The Bahamas, Heads Slowly Toward U.S.

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 17:38:42 -0000

The latest on Hurricane Dorian: Winds begin to pick up in Florida and mandatory evacuations begin in parts of Georgia and South Carolina. Plus, investigators search for a motive in a West Texas mass shooting as grieving families and friends seek answers. Will the latest attack trigger action in Congress? Also, Coast Guard says search and rescue operations are underway after a boat catches fire in California. 34 people are unaccounted for. And, parades, picnics and presidential candidates. It's Labor Day on the campaign trail. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, and Emily Larsen with The Washington Examiner. Also on the Program: CNN's John Berman, Allison Chinchar, Patrick Oppmann, Rosa Flores, Scott McLean and Jeff Zeleny. Also, Florida State Representative Shevrin Jones, Palm Beach Mayor Mack Bernard, and Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood.

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Sunday, September 1, 2019: Hurricane Dorian and a Mass Shooting in West Texas

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 14:27:17 -0000

Yet another mass shooting in America - seven people killed along a highway in West Texas, with the gunman dead after a shootout with police. Meanwhile, on the East Coast, residents prepare for Hurricane Dorian - barreling down on the U.S. mainland as a "catastrophic" Category Five storm. Plus - voters are growing more pessimistic about the economy, but President Trump insists there's nothing to worry about. And the 2020 frontrunners prepare for their most important debate yet, with Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren at center stage. Manu Raju in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Time's Molly Ball, Michael Shear of the New York Times, and Politico's Laura Barrón-López. Plus CNN's Ed Lavendera on the ground in Odessa, Texas; Patrick Oppman in the Bahamas; and Allison Chinchar in the CNN Weather Center.

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Friday August 30, 2019: A Hurricane Heads for Florida as Biden Weathers Storm over Latest Gaffe

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:46:56 -0000

Hurricane Dorian makes its way toward the U.S. east coast; Florida gas stations are starting to run dry as the Governor looks at the possibility of mandatory evacuations. President Trump's personal assistant is out of the White House, forced to resign after telling some reporters a little too much about life in the West Wing. And Joe Biden is pushing off the media coverage after facing criticism over a war story he got wrong. On today's panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Laura Barrón-López with POLITICO, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal Also on the program: CNN's Rosa Flores, Vero Beach Mayor Val Zudans, NOAA Hurricane Hunter Nick Underwood, CNN's Meteorologist Chad Myers, Democratic Pollster Anna Greenberg, and Republican Pollster Ed Goeas

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Thursday, August 29, 2019: Hurricane Dorian Strengthens, Takes Aim at Florida

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:31:00 -0000

It's days away from hitting, but getting stronger by the minute. Dorian is now forecast to be a Category 4 hurricane, with Florida in its crosshairs. James Comey is on the defensive after the Justice Department's watchdog concludes the fired FBI Director violated agency policy and set a "dangerous example" by leaking memos about his meetings with the President. And, shut out of the Democrats' next debate and nearly out of money, Kirsten Gillibrand bows out of the 2020 race. How long can others outside the top 10 hang on? On today's panel: Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, CNN's Shimon Prokupecz, Margaret Talev with Axios, and Joshua Jamerson with The Wall Street Journal Also, on today's program: CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers, Cocoa Beach Mayor Ben Malik, and hurricane expert Brian McNoldy

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Wednesday, August 28,2019: Who Will Be the Top 10 for DNC Debate Night?

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 17:45:26 -0000

Puerto Rico's fragile recovery after Hurricane Maria will likely be tested by a new storm....Dorian is now projected to become a major hurricane before taking aim at the U.S. east coast. Former Defense Secretary James Mattis is now giving his version of events for the first time since his tumultuous departure from the Trump administration. And is the stage set? New 2020 polls out this morning suggest half the candidates won't qualify for the next presidential debate. Montana Governor Steve Bullock is one of them, and says he isn't sweating it. On today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Molly Ball with TIME, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, and Franco Ordoñez with NPR Also, on today's program: CNN's Arlette Saenz, CNN's Chad Myers, Mari Rosas a hurricane survivor, and Errin Haines Whack with Associated Press

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Sunday, August 25, 2019: Trump vs. the World

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:49:11 -0000

Just another week in the Trump presidency - a feud with Denmark, and a promise that he alone can beat China on trade. What will this weekend's G7 summit bring? Plus, the Trump economy on edge - with markets dropping over the president's words and an escalating trade war. But the White House insists it's nothing to worry about. And Team Biden admits you may have your doubts about him - but says Democrats still should vote for him if they want to win in 2020 Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Jonathan Martin of the New York Times, Vice News' Shawna Thomas, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Phil Mattingly. Plus CNN's Nic Robertston live from the G7 summit in France.

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Thursday, August 22, 2019: Trump Sparks Confusion With Policy Changes, Rhetoric

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:43:06 -0000

The President contradicts himself on guns and the economy -- stoking confusion and raising questions about his behavior. Plus, Bernie Sanders offers his version of a Green New Deal -- and he adds a new twist to Medicare for All to deal with complaints from unions who like their employer-provided health care. And the Democratic field loses Governor Jay Inslee but still has 20-plus active candidates. Today's Panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Matt Viser with The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal's Tarini Parti. Also on the program: CNN's Military & Diplomatic Analyst Retires Rear Adm. John Kirby

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019: Trump's Evolving Answers on Background Checks

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 17:29:09 -0000

Apologies, we have a truncated show today because the President answered questions on the White House lawn for nearly 40 minutes. Our reporters discussed the economy, the climate in Washington over gun reform, and President Trump's "disloyalty" comments towards American Jews who vote for Democrats. Today's panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, The Wall Street Journal's Joshua Jamerson, and Margaret Talev with Axios.

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019: New Data Complicates Trump 2020 Economy Argument

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 17:28:52 -0000

Joe Biden is back on the trail in Iowa today as a new CNN poll shows him widening his national lead in the Democratic race. Electability is Biden's theme in his first campaign TV ad -- and Jill Biden offers a rather unusual endorsement. Plus, the scramble to make the next Democratic debate. Julian Castro is in -- and a few Democrats who are close are racing against the clock to qualify. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo making news today on China and ISIS. Plus offering his take on a New Yorker profile that calls him the "Secretary of Trump." Today's panel: Karoun Demirjian and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Laura Barron Lopez with POLITICO and Tamara Keith with NPR Also on the program: CNN's Arlette Saenz, Sara Murray and Kylie Atwood.

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Sunday, August 18, 2019: Is a Recession on the Horizon?

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 14:03:32 -0000

A tumultuous week on Wall Street - President Trump plays the blame game with the Federal Reserve and says everything's fine, but could a recession be looming on the horizon? Plus, Israel blocks a visit by two Democratic congresswomen - after a very public nudge from the president. And one struggling 2020 Democrat bows out - but another fights on after a mass shooting back home. Today's Panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Politico's Laura Barron-Lopez, Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post. Plus New York Times economic reporters Neil Irwin and Jeanna Smialek.

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Friday, August 16, 2019: Trump: "No Choice But to Vote for Me" to Keep Economy Rolling

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 17:21:47 -0000

An Israeli official says Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib must hate Israel more than she loves her grandmother. This after the Democratic Congresswoman asks for permission to see family in the Palestinian territories, then says never mind when Israel says yes. Plus, a new complication in the China challenge: The White House approves a major arms sale to Taiwan -- something sure to anger Beijing at an already tense time in the trade war. And just an August 2019 snapshot, but a new poll shows Elizabeth Warren on the rise among Democrats. And it shows President Trump running well behind all of the leading Democrats. He insists he is not the least bit worried. Today's Panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Asma Khalid with NPR, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal Also on the Program: CNN's MJ Lee and Evan Perez

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Wednesday August 14, 2019 : New Economic Fears & New Doubts About Gun Legislation

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:47:00 -0000

The Dow plunges amid new recession fears triggered by economic worries overseas and a big warning sign in the U.S. bond market. Plus, several Democrats running for President are being urged to run for Senate instead. Colorado's John Hickenlooper is thinking about it, but Beto O'Rourke insists he's still focused on the White House. And Congress and the White House are in serious talks about new gun control legislation -- with expanded background checks atop the list. But there is deep skepticism there will be a bipartisan agreement even on that narrow issue -- never mind other ideas pushed by Democrats. On today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Jonathan Martin with The New York Times, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Ana Swanson with The New York Times and Molly Ball with TIME Also on today's show: CNN's Cristina Alesci and Ana Swanson with The New York Times

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019: Trump Says Tariff Delay Will Help a Lot of People

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 17:47:28 -0000

New tariffs on China delayed, stock market surges: The step-back in the trade war comes as President Trump heads to western Pennsylvania to promote his record on the economy. And, Senator Bernie Sanders shares a playbook with President Trump: The Democratic candidate accuses the Washington Post of unfair coverage because he is a constant critic of its owner. Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, Margaret Talev with Axios and CNN's Arlette Saenz.

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Monday, August 12, 2019: Legal Migrants Could Be Turned Down for Low Income, Lack of Education

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:23:50 -0000

The Trump Administration imposes dramatic new limits on legal immigration. The new rules make it easier to reject green card and visa applications from low-income people on grounds they could end up on public assistance. Plus, a big Iowa weekend for the 2020 Democrats. Joe Biden raises questions with another gaffe, Elizabeth Warren proves her organizing prowess - and Kamala Harris is on a bus tour to make clear she plans to make a play in the state that votes first. And from friend to foe in a reality TV minute: Former White House insider Anthony Scaramucci says he can no longer support President Trump because of his racially charged rhetoric -- and "The Mooch" says Republicans should make a change for 2020. Today's Panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Shawna Thomas with Vice News, Josh Jamerson with The Wall Street Journal and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post Also on the Program: CNN's Evan Perez, Shimon Prokupecz, Priscilla Alvarez and Manu Raju

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Sunday, August 11, 2019: Iowa, Iowa, Iowa

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 14:16:31 -0000

President Trump promises action on America's mass shooting epidemic - has Washington finally hit a tipping point, or will efforts fall short like they have in the past? Plus, tough new attacks on the president from the Democrats who want his job, as 2020 hopefuls descend on first-in-the-nation Iowa. And President Trump plays down the latest North Korean missile tests - siding with Kim Jong Un over America's allies and his own advisers. CNN's Phil Mattingly in the anchor chair. Today's Panel: Politico's Eliana Johnson, Sahil Kapur with Bloomberg News, Michael Bender of the Wall Street Journal, and Time's Molly Ball

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Friday, August 9, 2019: Trump: "I Have Greater Influence" Now Over Gun Policy

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 17:25:56 -0000

The President just spent 33 minutes talking to reporters -- much of that time was dedicated to discussing the latest mass shootings in America. He said his influence over gun policy is stronger now than in years past, and he promised solutions are coming. But will Congress cooperate? And, Democrats running for President descend on the Iowa State Fair. And they're being put on the spot to answer a stark question about the President: Do they believe he is he a white supremacist? Today's panel: CNN's Manu Raju, Annie Linskey with The Washington Post, POLITICO's John Bresnahan, and Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal. Also on the program: CNN's Arlette Saenz and Vicky Ward

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Thursday, August 8, 2019: Presidential Hopefuls Campaigning At Iowa State Fair

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 17:51:30 -0000

The President is publicly defending his trips to Ohio and Texas while a new video shows him bragging about his rally crowd size at an El Paso hospital. Plus, a Trump fundraiser is causing a lot of headaches for Equinox and SoulCycle. And no presidential campaign is complete without a trek back to Iowa for the state fair. Today's Panel: Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Elana Schor with the Associated Press. Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Jeff Zeleny, and Cristina Alesci.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019: Show Preempted

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:11:57 -0000

Breaking News, Show Preempted

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019: Show Preempted for Breaking News

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 17:04:40 -0000

Show Preempted for Breaking News

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Monday, August 5, 2019: Show Preempted for Breaking News

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:17:35 -0000

Show Preempted for Breaking News

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Thursday, August 1, 2019: Debates Reveal Democrats 'Ideological Divide

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 17:38:39 -0000

At a post-debate campaign stop in Detroit, Joe Biden says he wasn't surprised by attacks last night from fellow Democrats. The front-runner showed some fight but also some rust in his feisty exchanges, as many of his opponents fought to survive until the next round of debates. Plus, Elizabeth Warren gets the nod most often when you ask Democrats who was the strongest debater over the past two nights. Those high marks even coming from party moderates who worry the Massachusetts Senator is too liberal to win it all. And, Senate passes a massive new budget deal despite some GOP Senators' concerns on increasing the debt ceiling. Today's panel: Molly Ball With TIME, Errin Haines Whack with the Associated Press, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, and Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post Also on the program: Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell from Michigan and CNN's Lauren Fox and Evan Pérez

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Friday, July 26, 2019: Nadler: No Deadline for Deciding on Impeachment

Fri, 26 Jul 2019 17:31:58 -0000

House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler announces he's going to court to get Mueller's Grand Jury materials ahead of a possible impeachment inquiry. The number of Democrats who support impeachment is now at 96. Plus, 2020 candidates are rolling out proposals and making a pitch to voters on the economy ahead of the CNN debates. Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Laura Barron Lopez with POLITICO, and Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal. Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju and Vanessa Yurkevich

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Thursday, July 25, 2019: Dems Fracture Over Impeachment after Mueller Testimony

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 17:23:36 -0000

Nancy Pelosi says her advice to Democrats is be in favor of impeachment, if that is what helps you back home. But Mueller's testimony did not change the Speaker's mind -- she is still in go-slow mode and as the House breaks for summer recess, Pelosi's advice is talk more about health care. Plus, the former Special Counsel did nothing to move Republicans. The President and GOP leaders say it is time for Congressional investigations to end, and Republicans in the Senate block votes on measures designed to protect against future foreign election interference. And the Democrats prepare for next week's CNN debates: Joe Biden gets more aggressive, and a National Urban League meeting highlights the competition for African American voters. Today's Panel: Maggie Haberman with The New York Times, CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal Also on the Program: CNN's Shimon Prokupecz and Dianne Gallagher

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019: Trump Strikes Budget Deal with Congressional Leaders

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 17:31:51 -0000

President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have struck a deal on spending and raising the debt limit, but the rest of Congress isn't convinced. Plus, with one day left before Bob Mueller appears before Congress to testify about Russian meddling in 2016, the FBI director says the problem is still not solved. And, Joe Biden releases a new criminal justice reform plan that walks back many of the laws he helped to enact. On today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Michael Shear with The New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, and Melanie Zanona with POLITICO Also joining: Damian Paletta with The Washington Post and CNN's Diplomatic Analyst retired Rear Admiral John Kirby, Sara Murray and Daniel Dale

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Monday, July 22, 2019: Trump Slams Squad As "Racist Group of Troublemakers"

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 17:16:18 -0000

The President launches new attacks on four Democratic Congresswomen of color. He tweets they are racist and not very smart. It was a racist Trump tweet a week ago that escalated this fight, and one member of the so called "squad" today vows she is not going anywhere, quote, "Until I impeach this President." Plus, a political crisis in Puerto Rico. Protesters reject the governor's pledge to not run for reelection next year. They say he must resign now for offensive texts and because of broader corruption problems. And a Supreme Court farewell: The President and First Lady are among those paying respect to the late justice John Paul Stevens. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Michael Bender with The Wall Street Journal, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, and Amy Walter with Cook Political Report Also on the Program: CNN's Nick Paton Walsh, Cristina Alesci and Phil Mattingly

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Sunday, July 21, 2019: Trump Plays the Race Card

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 14:38:06 -0000

President Trump plays the race card - doubling down on racist attacks on four minority Democratic congresswomen. Is he previewing a re-election strategy centered on stoking racial resentment? Plus, debates, round two. A rematch for Biden and Harris, a progressive face-off for Sanders and Harris, and a make-or-break moment for candidates lagging in the polls. And are Democrats drifting too far left? Some in the party think so - with health care as Exhibit A. Today's Panel: Eliana Johnson of Politico, CNN's Manu Raju, Asma Khalid of NPR, and Time's Molly Ball

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Friday, July 19, 2019: Rep. Omar Greeted by Supporters at Minnesota Airport

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 17:21:51 -0000

The lineups are set: Democratic debates round two includes a Biden-Harris rematch on one night. And on the other, center stage will feature the two leading progressives -- Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren -- whose public talk of being friends and allies is being tested by an intense campaign competition. Plus, Hope Hicks has some explaining to do. She told Congress under oath she knew nothing about hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. Newly released court documents from the Michael Cohen case paint a different picture. And President Trump lashes out again at the media and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. She did what the President asked, sort of -- receiving a very warm welcome going back home to Minnesota. Today's Panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal and CNN's Jeff Zeleny Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju and Evan Pérez

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Thursday, July 18, 2019: Documents: Trump Spoke with Cohen Multiple Times on Same Day Cohen Paid Off Adult Actress

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:17:04 -0000

New court documents just released detail how candidate Donald Trump, his lawyer Michael Cohen and close aide Hope Hicks scrambled after the release of that Access Hollywood tape to suppress additional allegations of sexual misbehavior from spilling into public view. Plus, tonight we learn the lineups for the next round of Democratic Presidential debates. Joe Biden is trying to stop a slide in the polls, and the CNN debates could be a last chance for some of the candidates struggling at the bottom of the crowded field. And, chants of "send her back" at a North Carolina Trump rally make clear race and resentment are the President's weapons of choice for 2020. Today's Panel: Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Eliana Johnson with POLITICO, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and CNN's Phil Mattingly Also on the Program: CNN's Kara Scannell and Legal Analyst Elie Honig

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Wednesday, June 17, 2019: House Dems split over moving forward on impeachment

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:16:32 -0000

Together yesterday -- divided today: House Democrats are unanimous in condemning President Trump's racist attacks on four minority women. But there is a big split in the Democratic Caucus today as one Liberal member forces a vote on an impeachment resolution. Plus, the President's constant efforts to stoke resentment over race and immigration was a big reason Republicans got crushed in the 2018 midterms, especially among suburban women. So why does he think it is the recipe for re-election success in 2020? And the House debate over the President's racist tweets was fiercely partisan -- and unruly. So much so the Congressman presiding over the debate got up and walked away. Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast. Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju and Joan Biskupic, and Presidential Historian Tim Naftali.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019: President Trump Denies Racist Tweets Were Racist

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:18:59 -0000

The House will vote this evening on a resolution condemning President Trump's racist tweets and words attacking four Democratic women of color. The President is showing the very opposite of remorse or pause -- insisting today he is not racist and tweeting that if you don't like it here, you can leave. Plus, a new CNN poll shows more warning signs for Joe Biden. The former Vice President narrowly leads a tight race in the first primary state - New Hampshire -- and voters there don't see him as the best candidate on health care. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Jonathan Martin with The New York Times, NPR'S Asma Khalid, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times. Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju and Phil Mattingly.

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Monday, July 15, 2019: President Trump: My Tweets Were Not Racist

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:38:43 -0000

President Trump speaks for the first time since he launched a racist twitter attack on four congresswomen. Instead of debating their liberal policy ideas, the president says these women of color should go home. Three of the four were born in America. More Republicans are condemning the president's reprehensible words, and as the president yet again flexes his race-baiting instincts -- several conservative voices lament he is giving Democrats a political gift. And Joe Biden draws a dividing line in the Democratic race for president. He says improving Obamacare must be the party's health care north star -- not the more liberal Medicare for All. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Bloomberg, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Molly Ball with Time, and Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal. Also on the program: CNN's Suzanne Malveaux, Arlette Saenz, and Shimon Prokupecz.

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Sunday, July 14: The Speaker vs. the Liberal Firebrands

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 14:13:32 -0000

A coast-to-coast deportation blitz, as President Trump's new crackdown on illegal immigration starts today. Plus -- an ugly intra-party feud. Can Speaker Pelosi and four liberal firebrands forgive and forget? And Joe Biden under attack from top rivals - but still not returning fire. Phil Mattingly in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal's Michael Bender, Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny. Additional reporting from CNN's Rosa Flores.

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Friday, July 12, 2019: Labor Secretary Alex Acosta Resigns

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 18:04:14 -0000

Labor secretary Alex Acosta resigns -- deciding his role in a sweetheart deal for accused sex offender Jeffrey Epstein more than a decade ago is too much of a political headache for President Trump heading into his re-election campaign. Plus, Mueller delayed -- the special counsel's long-awaited congressional testimony is being pushed back a week -- to July 24th now -- as lawmakers try to negotiate a deal for Robert Mueller to spend more time taking questions. And a 30-minute session with reporters this morning is trademark Trump. A lot of insults, a lot of twisted facts, plus takes on house speakers past and present. Republican Paul Ryan gets a tongue lashing, and Democrat Nancy Pelosi gets an endorsement of sorts. Today's Panel: Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Margaret Talev with Bloomberg, and CNN's Dana Bash. Also, on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Manu Raju.

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Thursday, July 11, 2019: Tensions Spill Over Between Pelosi, Liberal Wing of Caucus

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:09:49 -0000

And the speaker versus the squad. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says speaker Pelosi is disrespecting the new liberal women of color in the democratic house. Just moments ago, the speaker defended her leadership -- but did not respond directly. President Trump's Rose Garden re-election strategy is on overdrive today. A news conference later to highlight his plan to force a citizenship question on the 2020 census. Before that, a so-called White House "Social Media Summit" whose guests list includes far right conspiracy theorists and smear artists. Plus, flip, flop, flip: Amy McGrath was against Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, then for it, and now against him again. A very rough start for the Kentucky Democrat Party leaders in Washington say is the best challenger for majority leader Mitch McConnell. Today's Panel: Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Sahil Kapur with Bloomberg, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, CNN's Kaitlan Collins Also, on the Program: CNN's MJ Lee and Manu Raju.

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Wednesday: July 10, 2019: Trump's Twitter Attack on Darroch: "Very Stupid Guy"

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:18:21 -0000

The British ambassador to the United States resigns -- in leaked cables he called President Trump incompetent and inept, and the White House had made clear he was not welcome. Plus, signs the president will get another big wish: The Fed chairman, citing trade turmoil and a global slowdown, suggests a cut in interest rates is coming soon. And the US women's soccer team gets a heroine's welcome in New York -- a ticker tape parade to celebrate their big World Cup win -- and their fight for equal pay. Today's Panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa and Damian Paletta with The Washington Post, Eliana Johnson with POLITICO, Molly Ball with TIME, CNN's Kylie Atwood Also, on the Program: CNN's Phil Mattingly.

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