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 cohe...
Dec 17, 2023•42 min
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. Lear...
Dec 15, 2023•41 min
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. Infl...
Dec 14, 2023•41 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 13, 2023•42 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2023•41 min
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 r...
Dec 11, 2023•41 min
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 trie...
Dec 10, 2023•42 min
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 ...
Dec 08, 2023•39 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 07, 2023•42 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...
Dec 06, 2023•50 min
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 righ...
Dec 05, 2023•41 min
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 t...
Dec 04, 2023•41 min
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Dec 03, 2023•42 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 01, 2023•41 min
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 ous...
Nov 30, 2023•42 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Nov 29, 2023•41 min
Today's show was preempted by a CNN Special Report: The Memorial Service of First Lady Rosalynn Carter. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and Showcasts at cnn.com/audio . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2023•2 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 27, 2023•41 min
Today's Inside Politics was preempted by CNN's live coverage of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and Showcasts at cnn.com/audio . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26, 2023•2 min
Today's show was preempted by CNN's live coverage of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 24, 2023•2 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2023•41 min
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 ou...
Nov 22, 2023•41 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
Nov 21, 2023•38 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 20, 2023•41 min
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 ele...
Nov 19, 2023•42 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 17, 2023•41 min
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 ...
Nov 16, 2023•41 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 15, 2023•41 min
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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Nov 14, 2023•41 min
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. Learn more about your ad choice...
Nov 13, 2023•41 min
