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...
Feb 22, 2021•47 min
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 Democrat...
Feb 21, 2021•44 min
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...
Feb 19, 2021•30 min
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, K...
Feb 18, 2021•39 min
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 p...
Feb 17, 2021•44 min
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. To learn more about how CNN protects lis...
Feb 16, 2021•39 min
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...
Feb 15, 2021•39 min
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 sch...
Feb 14, 2021•44 min
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 Col...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min
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...
Feb 07, 2021•44 min
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 Whit...
Feb 05, 2021•40 min
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. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad cho...
Feb 04, 2021•22 min
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 Bas...
Feb 03, 2021•34 min
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 Gupt...
Feb 02, 2021•53 min
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 Ingl...
Feb 01, 2021•26 min
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 incend...
Jan 31, 2021•45 min
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, Kaitla...
Jan 29, 2021•40 min
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 Bas...
Jan 28, 2021•42 min
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. To learn more about how CNN protect...
Jan 27, 2021•25 min
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 Je...
Jan 26, 2021•30 min
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 C...
Jan 25, 2021•44 min
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...
Jan 24, 2021•46 min
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. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.co...
Jan 17, 2021•46 min
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 skyrocketi...
Jan 10, 2021•48 min
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 Se...
Jan 03, 2021•48 min
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 publi...
Dec 27, 2020•46 min
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 ...
Dec 20, 2020•45 min
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, Pr...
Dec 13, 2020•50 min
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-e...
Dec 06, 2020•44 min
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 ...
Nov 29, 2020•44 min
