President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy aren’t budging when it comes to raising the debt ceiling before the looming deadline. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains where things stand and what’s at stake if the US’ borrowing limit isn’t raised. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Federal regulators dissected Silicon Valley and Signature banks today, delivering post-mortems on last month’s banking crisis. But on Wall Street, the crisis is far from over, with shares of First Republic Bank plummeting amid fears it could go into receivership. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the latest on the economy and how the White House is reacting. Also, the latest federal numbers and what they say about the state of the economy. To learn more about how CNN protects listene...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke out from Israel today after being sued by Disney. CNN’s Tami Luhby breaks down how the latest in the Florida saga, and what both sides are saying. Also, why is the American governor making a whistle-stop international tour? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
The House passed the GOP debt ceiling bill this evening, after an 11th-hour push by Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his allies. CNN’s Tami Luhby breaks down what we can expect next for the package - and what’s in it after GOP leaders made concessions to holdouts. Plus, what we’re learning about when the US might default. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
“Let’s finish the job.” That’s the pitch President Joe Biden made to voters during his reelection campaign announcement early today. Now, questions remain around what Biden’s campaign will look like, and what challenges face him as a candidate. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how the president kicked off his campaign. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
President Joe Biden is gearing up to officially announce his reelection bid, while a new poll shows Americans don’t want a 2020 rematch in 2024. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down two issues that could be tough for Biden to navigate while campaigning. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is testing his presidential ambitions overseas as Donald Trump maintains his frontrunner status. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad...
President Joe Biden has been saying he plans to run for reelection for months. Now, it looks like a formal announcement is in sight. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down when we can expect an announcement in the coming days, and what Biden’s campaign might look like. Plus, how former President Donald Trump is faring against his fellow GOP contenders. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...
Justice Samuel Alito gave the Supreme Court more time to deliberate on a case involving the abortion medication, mifepristone, with a decision expected Friday. That means the drug will stay on shelves at least a little while longer. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the latest from the Supreme Court, and what it could mean for Republicans in 2024. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy introduced the GOP proposal to raise the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill today, while President Joe Biden spoke against it in nearby Maryland. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what is in the GOP bill, and what Democrats are saying in response. With four votes to lose, can McCarthy keep his conference together on his opening bid to Biden? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing back on Disney’s efforts to thwart his plan to bring more state control over the company – and that’s earning him flak from other GOP 2024 presidential hopefuls. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest between DeSantis and the Mouse House, and the maneuverings over Disney’s special tax district. Plus, will it help or distract as DeSantis prepares to square off against another Floridian, former President Donald Trump? To learn more about ho...
Congress and the Biden administration are once again at loggerheads over a potential debt ceiling crisis – and the possibility of defaulting on its debt for the first time in the United States’ history. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s speech today, and where the two parties stand in their response to the crisis. The debt ceiling isn’t the only issue on Congress’s plate – lawmakers are also dealing with two cases involving classified documents, and what t...
Abortion and guns are two issues that animate Republicans and Democrats for different reasons and they were front and center today. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the Supreme Court is considering when it comes to medication abortion, and why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is walking a political tightrope. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris slammed Republicans today, as many 2024 hopefuls attend the NRA’s national convention. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privac...
Senate Democrats are trying to grant Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s request to temporarily replace her on the Judiciary committee while she recovers. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why there’s urgency and uncertainty around how to replace her, and why there's some pushback from some Democrats over the plan. The 89-year-old Senator is going to retire after this term, and there are some California House Democrats already running for her seat. To learn more about how CNN protects listener p...
The Republican 2024 primary field looks like it's going to grow, after Senator Tim Scott announced today he’s exploring a presidential run. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how this race is shaping up so far, even as the current frontrunner Donald Trump says he won’t drop out no matter what. Plus, the Democratic National Committee announced where it’ll hold its 2024 convention, while President Joe Biden has yet to officially announce his run. To learn more about how CNN protects lis...
The US is again dealing with the fallout from classified documents making their way into the wrong hands. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the leak of highly classified Pentagon documents is concerning, and where the investigations into them stand. Plus, members of the Gang of Eight are combing through the classified documents found in the homes of three high-profile politicians, after asking for access for months. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn...
The Justice Department asked a federal appeals court today to put on hold a Texas judge’s ruling that could make the use of an FDA-approved abortion drug unavailable nationwide. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why dueling rulings from Friday is causing legal confusion and could reignite the issue of abortion access before 2024. It's possible the Supreme Court could step in to hear another major case on abortion after overturning Roe v. Wade last year. To learn more about how CNN...
Democrats close to Joe Biden tell CNN it’s not a matter of “if,” but a matter of “when" the president announces he’s running again. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down two new CNN polls that show the challenges ahead for Biden as he prepares for an eventual 2024 campaign launch. Plus, another Democrat is being cagey about his future come 2024 too. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
Even though Congress is out of session in Washington, there’s plenty of political drama happening at the state level. CNN Political Director David Chalian takes a close look at what’s going on in Tennessee and North Carolina’s state legislatures that could have national ripple effects. The Tennessee House voted to expel at least one of its Democratic colleagues while it considers doing the same to two others. And in North Carolina, Republicans now have a supermajority in both chambers after a Ho...
Progressives won big last night in key races for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the mayor of Chicago. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down each race and what the results could mean for the 2024 election. Abortion rights, crime, public safety, and election law – these are all issues that played a key factor in the two contests. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Former President Donald Trump personally pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan court to 34 felony counts related to a hush money payment to a porn star in 2016. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the indictment and what prosecutors and Trump’s legal team had to say about the historic charges. Trump is on his way back to Florida, where he’s expected to deliver remarks on the case tonight. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ...
Former President Donald Trump landed in in New York today where he’ll face criminal charges tomorrow related to his alleged involvement in a hush money scheme from 2016. CNN Political Correspondent Sara Murray breaks down what to expect tomorrow at the courthouse and how Trump spent his weekend preparing for his arraignment. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump in connection to a hush money scheme in 2016. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what to expect next week when Trump shows up to court. Trump and some of his Republican allies have railed against the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, as he prepares to prosecute a former president for the first time in history. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about ...
It’s very early in the 2024 GOP nominating contest, but many in the party view Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as the most viable alternative to former President Donald Trump. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains that DeSantis is just beginning his journey into presidential politics. Even though he hasn’t jumped in the race yet, attacks from Trump and others are just getting started. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choi...
Former Vice President Mike Pence is in Iowa today a day after a judge ruled he has to testify against his former boss about the leadup to January 6th. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the political, legal, and historic circumstances the former vice president is faced with, as he considers a run for president against his former running mate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...
A deadly mass shooting at a school in Nashville has the community looking to leaders for answers. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why action on the federal level is very unlikely. President Joe Biden says all he can do is urge Congress to act, but Republicans and Democrats don’t agree on where to start. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Israel’s Prime Minister’s proposal to overhaul the country’s judicial system is now on hold, after strikes and protests brought parts of the country to a halt. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the proposed reform and explains how the US is responding to the domestic affairs of its ally in the Middle East. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
As an indictment decision looms against Donald Trump, the former president heads to Waco, Texas this weekend for his first 2024 campaign rally. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Trump has been amping up his rhetoric about the hush money scheme probe, as his legal troubles pile up in other investigations. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Republicans and Democrats came together to grill TikTok’s CEO on Capitol Hill today. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the highlights from today’s high stakes hearing and why many lawmakers want the app banned. TikTok’s CEO says US user data is safe and getting safer, but lawmakers didn’t seem convinced. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized former President Donald Trump in a new interview. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why this kicks their rivalry into higher gear. DeSantis may not have announced his 2024 plans yet, but he’s trying to draw contrasts with Trump as the current GOP frontrunner faces legal troubles. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Will China provide lethal aid to Russia for the war in Ukraine? That’s the big question that looms over the meetings this week between Russia and China’s presidents. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what has come out of the meetings so far, and how the US is responding. China says it’s pushing for peace in Ukraine, but Washington says Beijing’s plan would only benefit Russia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choice...
