Democrats walk out of White House meeting on Syria accusing Trump of a "meltdown" and calling Pelosi a "third grade politician"; House passes resolution to condemn Trump's Syria troops withdrawal, 129 Republicans voted with Democrats; Trump's letter to Erdogan: "Don't be a tough guy. Don't be a fool!"; U.S. Ambassador to EU Gordon Sondland to testify tomorrow, Washington Post: He will say Trump relayed "no quid pro quo" text; U.S. Ambassador to EU Gordon Sondland to be deposed tomorrow; Trump on...
Oct 17, 2019•45 min
Biden, Warren sharing frontrunner status at tonight's debate; Chairman of Ohio Democratic Party speaks in debate hall. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 16, 2019•36 min
Former Trump adviser testifying in impeachment probe; State department official, ambassador set to testify this week; Washington Post: Trump's EU Ambassador plans to tell lawmakers Ukraine quid pro quo denial was dictated by Trump; Former Trump adviser still testifying in impeachment probe; Federal investigators talking to witnesses about Giuliani's Ukraine work since at least August; New Poll: Majority of GOP voters say it's ok for U.S. President to ask for U.S. President to ask foreign leaders...
Oct 15, 2019•32 min
New York Times: Ex-Ukraine Ambassador says Trump led effort against her, New York Times: Ex-Ukraine Ambassador testifies Trump fired her based on "false claims by people with clearly questionable motives", Source: Giuliani no longer dealing with Ukraine issues after Trump dodges if he is still his personal lawyer, Sources: Trump concerned over Giuliani's Ukrainian ties, Ex-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine about to wrap up closed-door hearing, New York Times: Yovanovitch testifies Trump fired her based...
Oct 12, 2019•39 min
Two Giuliani associates arrested at DC airport; Had lunch at Trump hotel with Giuliani hours before, Two men who helped Giuliani's efforts to dig up dirt on Biden in Ukraine under arrest, Trump on arrested Giuliani associates: "I don't know them", Washington Post: At least four national security officials raised alarms about Ukraine policy before and after Trump's call, Trump on arrest of two Giuliani associates who sought Biden dirt: "I don't know how he knows these people" To learn more about ...
Oct 11, 2019•28 min
Trump lashes out at whistleblower and impeachment probe; falsely claims complaint "wasn't close at all" to transcript; Sources: confusion inside the White House over who is leading the impeachment strategy; Democrats prepare flurry of subpoenas in face of White House stonewalling; Growing pressure for Pelosi to call vote on impeachment inquiry; Trump rails against impeachment probe as White House stonewalls Democrats; Trump hedges on whether he would cooperate with impeachment probe if House vot...
Oct 10, 2019•43 min
Whistleblower memo: White House official who listened to Ukraine call was "shaken" by it, described it as "crazy" and "frightening"; White House tells Pelosi Trump won't cooperate with "illegitimate" impeachment process; White House letter: Trump won't participate in impeachment inquiry; Schiff on White House calling impeachment inquiry "illegitimate": White House is trying to argue "The President is above the law"; White House letter calls impeachment inquiry "baseless" and "unconstitutional"; ...
Oct 09, 2019•46 min
Democrats' far-reaching impeachment inquiry now involves White House, Pentagon, Office of Management and Budget, and State Department; Ex-Trump lawyer accuses House Democrats of harassment, intimidation; Source: House Democrats prepared to subpoena Giuliani associates; Trump refuses to answer if he was serious about asking China to investigate the Bidens; President Trump defends pulling U.S. troops from Syria as top Republicans slam the decision; GOP Senators slam Trump's decision to pull troops...
Oct 08, 2019•41 min
White House subpoenaed by House Democrats, say President's actions left them "no choice"; Pompeo, Giuliani face subpoena deadline tonight; Romney, Hurd slam Trump for asking China to investigate Biden; Doctors: Bernie Sanders suffered a heart attack; 2020 candidate released from hospital earlier today; Biden defends son: "No indication of any conflict of interest from Ukraine or anywhere else. Period"; Trump's children make international deals while the President accuses Biden of being "corrupt"...
Oct 05, 2019•43 min
Trump now says both China and Ukraine should investigate Bidens as Ex-envoy testifies before Congress in impeachment probe; CNN Exclusive: Trump raised Biden with Xi in June call; White House record of call moved to highly-secure server; Volker warned Ukrainians not to interfere in U.S. politics after Trump call; Pelosi: Trump violated his oath of office by asking Ukraine and China to investigate Bidens; NYT: U.S. Diplomats drafted statement for Ukraine's leader to commit investigations of Trump...
Oct 04, 2019•48 min
Trump refuses to answer reporter's question about what he wanted Ukraine's President to do about Bidens; Trump won't say what he wanted Ukraine to do about Bidens; Trump loses temper as impeachment pressure grows; Trump lashes in out in public meltdown over impeachment investigation, the Whistleblower and his call to Ukraine; Schiff: White House attempts to "stonewall" investigation will be considered evidence of obstruction; Trump claims without evidence Schiff helped write complaint; State Dep...
Oct 03, 2019•43 min
House deposition with ex-U.S. Ambassador delayed as Inspector General requests "urgent" briefing over Ukraine documents; Pompeo, Democrats accuse each other of witness intimidation as Secretary of State stalls letting officials talk to Congress; GOP's Grassley rebukes Trump over whistleblower attacks; Poll: Only 40% of Republicans believe Trump talked to Ukraine about Biden despite Trump admitting doing so; Poll: only 40% of GOP think Trump mentioned Biden on call; Senator Graham now calls impea...
Oct 02, 2019•42 min
Giuliani subpoenaed for Ukraine documents in impeachment inquiry; Trump: "trying to find out" whistleblower's identity; Giuliani responds to subpoena in impeachment inquiry, says it "raises significant issues"; Sources: Allies concerned he doesn't understand gravity of situation; Pompeo was on Trump's Ukraine call; Washington Post: Barr traveling overseas, asking foreign government to aid in Justice Department inquiry of Russia probe; Trump administration imposes sanctions on key Putin ally; Bol...
Oct 01, 2019•42 min
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo subpoenaed by three House Committees for Ukraine documents in Trump impeachment probe, Pelosi: Attorney General Bill Barr has "Gone rogue", Trump's Ukraine envoy named in whistleblower complaint resigns one day after complaint is made public, Warren: "I do" worry for the whistleblower's safety, Warren: "I don't know: if Senate GOP will vote to convict Trump, No one is above the law," Congress needs to bring impeachment proceedings to hold Trump accountable, Warren:...
Sep 28, 2019•46 min
Whistleblower: White House tried to cover up Trump's abuse of power; Whistleblower: White House officials said White House lawyers "directed" them to remove electronic transcript of Ukraine call; Whistleblower: White House officials moved Trump's call transcript to codeword-level system; "Not the first time"; Acting DNI Chief: I defer to White House on questions about Guiliani; Acting DNI Chief defers to White House on Guiliani's role; says only knowledge of him is from TV and news media; Guilia...
Sep 27, 2019•48 min
Whistleblower complaint about Trump sent to congress; Rep. Schiff: individual "has exposed serious wrongdoing", GOP senator on whistleblower complaint: "a lot that's very troubling", small cracks in GOP ranks as rough transcript shows Trump pushed Ukraine's president to investigate Biden, several Republicans publicly raise concerns with Trump's Ukraine call, Biden: Ukraine call transcript is "very revealing", Booker: Trump was "abusing" his office to pressure Ukraine, Booker on impeachment: "I t...
Sep 26, 2019•44 min
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Sep 25, 2019•53 min
New House Democrat calls to impeach as Trump confirms he discussed Biden with Ukraine; Trump admits he discussed Biden with Ukraine's President; Democrats: Impeachment at "tipping point" after whistleblower complaint; Trump's story keeps changing about whether he pushed Ukraine on Biden; Trump: "It would probably, possibly have been ok" if I pressured Ukraine's president to probe Biden and his son; Source who talks to Trump: "He's not bothered; he's not worried" about fallout over Ukraine call a...
Sep 24, 2019•42 min
Wall Street Journal: Trump urged Ukraine's president about eight times to work with Giuliani to investigate Biden's son, Trump claims whistleblower is a "political person" but admits he doesn't know who the person is, Biden boosts Iowa ground game as polls show close race, Biden to Medicare for all supporter in Iowa: "Tell Elizabeth to tell it's going to cost a lot of money", millions march demanding action on climate change, scientist: climate change putting food supply in jeopardy, crying for ...
Sep 21, 2019•41 min
White House and Department of Justice advised DNI to withhold whistleblower complaint; Washington Post: Trump's "promise" to foreign leader sparked alarm; Trump tries to blow off "credible and urgent" complaint by whistleblower; House Judiciary Committee weighs holding Lewandowski in contempt; Democratic stronghold in Minnesota turning to Trump; Trump hopes to turn Minnesota red for first time since Nixon; lost state by less than 2% in 2016; Iran vows "all-out war" if U.S. or Saudis launch milit...
Sep 20, 2019•41 min
Inspector General to brief lawmakers tomorrow on "Credible and urgent" whistleblower complaint, DNI has refused to share whistleblower complaint, Sources: Pelosi told Democrats beating Trump in 2020 is more important than impeachment, Growing tensions among House Democrats over impeachment push, Nearly 50,00 auto workers strike for third day, Booker introduces plan for workers as UAW strike reaches day 3, Booker: Black community doesn't feel better under Trump, despite unemployment numbers, Trum...
Sep 19, 2019•41 min
Lewandowski, Democrats clash during contentious impeachment hearing; Lewandowski says he didn't deliver message to Sessions from Trump on Mueller probe, because he was on vacation; Democrats grill Lewandowski on timeline of order from Trump; Lewandowski teases Senate run during testimony; DNI faces deadline tonight to turn over info on whistleblower; 2020 Democratic Julian Castro slams Trump's comments about Hispanics: "We won't be scared of his racist rhetoric"; Trump: Hispanic supporter "looks...
Sep 18, 2019•42 min
Trump dials back tough talk on Iran after "locked and loaded" tweet; Trump: "we'd certainly like to avoid" war with Iran; Nadler: "Personally, I think the President ought to be impeached," but the American public has to be on board; Representative Omar teams up with Senator Booker on bill that guarantees a job for everyone who wants one; Trump: NYT reporting on Kavanaugh "a false accusation"; CNN: letter to FBI flagged info on Kavanaugh alleged misconduct before confirmation; Trump questions whe...
Sep 17, 2019•42 min
Setback for Trump: Lawsuit against President revived by Federal Appeals Court after earlier decision to dismiss it, Trump facing new scrutiny after appeals court revives foreign corruption lawsuit alleging Trump profiting off presidency, Biden says "I could have done better" in debate as his campaign calls attack on him a "Cheap shot" and "Low blow", Biden shrugs off attack, says Castro "Got his facts wrong", Democrats frustrated after O'Rourke says at debate: "Hell yes, we're going to take your...
Sep 14, 2019•42 min
Campaign aide: Biden will target Warren, argue "it's not just about plans; it's about getting things done for the people"; Biden releases video praising Obama hours before debate; Biden advisers: Biden's plan of attack is to criticize Warren's plans and tie himself to former President Obama; 2020 Democratic candidates to take stage for third debate tonight; Trump downplays NSA role after firing John Bolton: "It's easy, because I make all the decisions. They don't have to work"; Trump responds to...
Sep 13, 2019•43 min
Washington Post: Trump ordered staff to deal with NOAA tweet that contradicted him on Alabama and hurricane; SCOTUS clears way for new asylum rules to take effect; limits ability for Central American migrants to claim asylum; SCOTUS rules Trump's new asylum rules can take effect; Biden leads, Warren gains in new poll on eve of debate; Trump Administration moves to ban flavored e-cigarettes to curb uptick in vaping among teenagers; Steyer becomes 11th Democrat to qualify for October debate; Steye...
Sep 12, 2019•43 min
Bolton fired as National Security Adviser; Sources: Trump believed Bolton's team was leaking about Taliban meeting; Source: Bolton fired because of dysfunctional cutthroat, snake pit atmosphere in Trump administration; Sources: Trump skeptical of using foreign spies to collect intelligence on hostile countries; Trump now seeking 4th National Security Adviser in less than 3 years after John Bolton's sudden departure; Trump seeking 4th National Security Adviser after Bolton's exit; New CNN poll: 6...
Sep 11, 2019•41 min
Trump declares talks with Taliban "dead" as he defends his plans to hold summit with group's leaders at Camp David; NYT: Commerce Secretary threatened to fire top NOAA employees if they didn't disavow Alabama tweet; Trump under fire for Pence & Air Force visits to his resorts as Democrats set to push ahead with impeachment probe; Trump on Air Force, Vice President Pence visits to his resorts: have "Nothing to do with me"; Poll: Biden leads 2020 Democratic field; rival candidate says "Biden i...
Sep 10, 2019•42 min
CNN tours Bahamian town devastated by Dorian, smell of death pervades areas where homes have been leveled, Dorian death toll rises, officials warn worst is yet to come, Hurricane Dorian death toll rises to 30 as Bahamas official warns "hundreds, up to thousands" of people missing, Crews struggle to reach hurricane-ravaged Bahamas as official says to prepare for "unimaginable" death toll, U.S. Coast Guard says it's being forced to choose who to rescue, Blind father recounts incredible story of su...
Sep 07, 2019•41 min
Deadly hurricane moves north, unleashing heavy rains and tornadoes; warnings, evacuations go as far north as Virginia; Hurricane's eyewall expected to move over or near North Carolina; Governor warns of "long night ahead"; Dorian battering Carolinas with heavy rains and tornadoes; North Carolina Governor urges people to "shelter in place" for Dorian; Minister of Health says Dorian death toll in Bahamas will soar and to "prepare for unimaginable information"; Official: Up to thousands are missing...
Sep 06, 2019•42 min
