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Trump & Supreme Court, the cost of Giuliani’s lies, a crucial decision

The Supreme Court receives a remarkable request from special counsel Jack Smith. The Court now says it will fast track consideration of Trump's claim that he's immune from prosecution in his federal election case. Plus, Rudy Giuliani is in court today, where a jury is set to decide how much he'll pay for defamatory lies that threaten the lives of two Georgia election workers, lies he is still pushing outside the courtroom. And, the pregnant woman at the center of a flash point in America right h...

Dec 12, 202345 min

Hunter Biden fights back, gag order upheld, state abortion fight

Hunter Biden claims Republicans are trying to "kill him" and destroy his father’s presidency. His lawyer tells Pamela Brown how he plans to fight back against nine new tax charges. Plus, Trump had better watch what he says and who he attacks, after a federal gag order is mostly reinstated in his federal election interference case. And, a woman sues to terminate her pregnancy in another red state with a near total abortion ban, this time at eight weeks. Is there a ground swell of these cases comi...

Dec 09, 202344 min

Hunter Biden facing nine criminal charges

The DOJ files nine criminal charges against the president's son, Hunter Biden for allegedly engaging in a four-year tax evasion scheme. Plus, Trump decides to take the stand in his civil fraud trial against the advice of his lawyer. And, after a judge grants one woman an emergency abortion request in Texas, the Texas attorney general threatens to go after her doctor. Also, Israeli soldiers round up what appears to be dozens of men in a mass detention, all stripped down to their underwear. Learn ...

Dec 08, 202345 min

The Source update for December 6, 2023

There is no new episode of The Source showcast, but we’ll be back in your feed soon. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and showcasts at cnn.com/audio . Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 07, 20232 min

Re-election admission, special counsel plan, Sen. Tuberville folds

Straight from the source: a candid admission from President Biden about his re-election campaign saying, “If Donald Trump wasn't running, I’m not sure I would be”. Plus, the case against Trump revealed - the special counsel plans to use the former president's continued embrace of January 6 rioters against him at trial. And, hundreds of military promotions stopped by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville over service members being allowed to travel out of State to access to abortion services if they a...

Dec 06, 202346 min

Trump tries to rebut claims he’s a threat to democracy

Amid dire new warnings about a second-term of Trump six-weeks out from the first votes of 2024, the former president tries to defend against being called a threat to democracy by accusing Biden of the same thing. CNN Political Analyst Maggie Haberman joins to discuss reporting from the New York Times claiming Trump would be backed in a second term by a well-funded outside infrastructure. Plus, the candidates you can expect to see on the debate stage for the fourth Republican presidential debate....

Dec 05, 202344 min

George Santos expelled, Trump denied immunity, airstrikes resume on Gaza

Congressman George Santos is history, and making history, after being evicted from congress over ethics violations. Plus, another loss for Donald Trump - the judge's blistering new ruling in his federal election interference case. And, Israel resumes airstrikes in Gaza, widening to some targets in the South, where thousands of civilians were told to relocate. With more than 130 hostages still in captivity, will negotiators strike a deal for another pause? For information on the Israel-Gaza confl...

Dec 02, 202345 min

NYT: Israel obtained Hamas’ attack plan more than a year ago

A new report from the New York Times claims Israel knew the plan for the Hamas attack more than a year before it happened, but dismissed it as aspirational, and ignored specific warnings. Plus, hours from a critical deadline - will Israel and Hamas extend their truce another day? And, indicted Congressman George Santos could be out of a job in just hours from now. He's threatening to take down his own colleagues if expelled from the House. Also, racism, hazing and sexual assault: what top rankin...

Dec 01, 202345 min

Henry Kissinger dies at age 100

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at age 100, according to his consulting firm Kissinger Associates. The Source looks at the legacy of the only person to have served as the National Security Advisor and Secretary of State at the same time. Plus, the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas could potentially come to an end in just three hours. Right now, there's a real possibility that it may not be extended. And, an 84-year-old hostage, freed by Hamas, provides new details abou...

Nov 30, 202345 min

Hamas releases 12 more hostages amid talks to extend truce

Following today’s fifth release of hostages, Israel now has the list of the sixth group, expected to be released tomorrow. The major question that still stands is what happens on night seven when this truce is set to expire? CIA Director William Burns was in Qatar today, reportedly pushing for an expanded hostage deal that would include men, and potentially IDF soldiers. Plus, USAID Administrator Samantha Power joins to talk about the first US aid delivery to Gaza. And, former President Jimmy Ca...

Nov 29, 202344 min

11 more Hamas hostages released as truce extended

Kaitlan Collins is live on the ground in Tel Aviv, where a fourth group of hostages has been released during an extended Israel-Hamas truce. All are non-American dual citizens, and 9 of the 11 freed today are children. Plus, a relative of a hostage released last week shares what she now knows about life inside Hamas captivity. And, the suspect in the shooting of 3 Palestinian students in Vermont says he was “waiting” for agents to arrest him. Also, Jimmy Carter, the Bidens, and all living former...

Nov 28, 202344 min

24 Israeli hostages released on first day of truce

Hamas releases 24 civilian hostages on day one of its truce with Israel. They are now reunited with their families and are receiving medical treatment in Israeli hospitals. What we know about those released so far. Plus, Kaitlan speaks with families of those still held captive by Hamas. And, the Israel Prison Service says 39 Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of the deal with Hamas. Also, Hezbollah launches attacks on an Israeli military base; the IDF responds with strikes. For inf...

Nov 25, 20232 hr 9 min

Soon: Israel-Hamas brief truce to begin in hostage deal

Kaitlan Collins is live in Israel for a special edition of The Source. A temporary truce is slated to begin in just hours between Israel and Hamas, as desperate families on both sides of the Gaza border wait for their loved ones to be returned. Hamas has agreed to release at least 13 hostages on the first day in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners. Plus, former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton explains why he thinks it’s a bad deal for Israel. And, the family of a female hostage spe...

Nov 24, 20232 hr 8 min

Israel: No truce & hostage release before Friday

As anxious families await the possible release of their loved ones held by Hamas in Gaza, Kaitlan Collins speaks with Omer Lubaton-Granot, who leads the ‘Hostages and Missing Families Forum’ in New York and is also the cousin of four hostages. Plus, Danny Danon is Israel’s former U.N. Ambassador and Deputy Defense Minister. He tells Kaitlin what he thinks is behind the delay in implementing the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, and whether he thinks the agreement will hold. And, two people ...

Nov 23, 202344 min

Israeli Cabinet approves hostage release deal

The Israeli Cabinet approves a hostage release deal. At least 50 hostages, all women and children, would be released in exchange for a four-day halt in Israel's air and ground campaign against Hamas. Eyal Hulata is a former Israeli National Security Adviser. He walks Pamela Brown through this deal, and discusses what comes next. Plus, the US fires on and kills hostile forces and launches precision airstrikes after attacks in Iraq by an Iran-backed group. For information on the Israel-Gaza confli...

Nov 22, 202345 min

Will Trump’s gag order be restored?

A remarkable clash is underway inside the appeals court that is wrestling with the scope of Donald Trump's gag order in his January 6 case. The Source looks at the heated arguments that happened today. Plus, the White House is hopeful that negotiations between Israel and Hamas for the release of its hostages are, “close to the end”. The aunt of a 3-year-old Israeli-American being held in Gaza joins to tell Kaitlan Collins her story. And, a tech titan's sudden ouster has upended the world of arti...

Nov 21, 202345 min

Update for November 17th

Tonight’s The Source showcast has been pre-empted. For recent news updates, be sure to visit CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-Things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 20232 min

Botox, Onlyfans; Santos’ donor-funded spending spree

A scathing new report says that Rep. George Santos misspent thousands of his donors' dollars. Tonight, the calls are growing for him to be expelled from Congress. Plus, the Israeli military says it has recovered the body of a hostage near the Al-Shifa hospital and also releasing new video that it says shows a tunnel shaft inside Gaza's largest medical center. We'll go one-on-one with a top U.S. official. Also, why has Osama bin Laden's two decade old manifesto justifying 9/11 gone viral on TikTo...

Nov 17, 202344 min

One-on-one with Senator Joe Manchin

Joe Manchin is an outgoing senator, but is he also an outgoing Democrat? Kaitlan asks him that question directly tonight as Manchin now says that he would absolutely consider a bid for the White House while also insisting that he's not going to be a spoiler. Plus, President Biden just wrapped up a crucial press conference in San Francisco after meeting with China's president and fielding questions about Israel's war and Hamas backing up Israel's claim that there was a Hamas command and control c...

Nov 16, 202345 min

IDF launches “targeted operation” at Al-Shifa hospital

As Israel says it is carrying out a targeted operation on the largest hospital in Gaza, we provide the latest from the ground. Plus, a government shutdown is likely diverted and apparently a few fistfights as well. Tempers were flaring on Capitol Hill today and the congressman who says he was sucker punched by Kevin McCarthy joins. Also, the Georgia prosecutor who was leading the election case against Donald Trump has a new trial prediction that it could stretch into 2025. Learn more about your ...

Nov 15, 202345 min

Trump calls political opponents “vermin”

It is language that echoes that of Hitler and Mussolini, but tonight Donald Trump's campaign is defending calling his political opponents "vermin." Plus, CNN is getting a firsthand look at the tunnels used by Hamas as Israeli forces are closing in. President Biden says hospitals in Gaza “must be protected.” Also, for the first time in U.S. history, the U.S. Supreme Court has adopted a code of conduct. With one major question left unanswered, who exactly will enforce it? Learn more about your ad ...

Nov 14, 202344 min

Kaitlan talks to woman whose story helped swing KY gov’s race

She became the face of abortion rights in a deep red state. She joins to share her searing personal story that may have helped a Democratic governor find victory. Plus, the FBI seized a phone and iPad of the mayor of New York City, marking a significant escalation of a corruption investigation. Also, after resigning from office nearly 20 years ago over a sex scandal with a male staffer, a former New Jersey governor wants back into politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Nov 11, 202345 min

Palestinians in Gaza describe unbearable situation

Israel has now agreed to humanitarian pauses of four hours a day in Gaza to let civilians move to safer ground and let aid in. Plus, a political earthquake is rocking Washington after Senator Joe Manchin announces he will not seek re-election, leaving a blue seat open in a deeply red state. Also, former President Trump’s former lawyer, who quit the classified documents case over the summer, joins to discuss updates in his cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

Nov 10, 202344 min

SAG-AFTRA reaches deal to end Hollywood strike

The longest actor’s strike in Hollywood history is coming to an end. The union representing tens of thousands of actors has just reached a deal. When could your favorite shows return? Plus, Ivanka Trump took the stand for hours as the state’s final witness in her father’s fraud trial. Also, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins to discuss how he defied the odds to win reelection running as a Democrat in a red state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 09, 202345 min

Update for November 7th

Tonight’s The Source showcast has been pre-empted by breaking news coverage of election day in America. For recent news updates, be sure to visit CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-Things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 08, 20232 min

Trump goes after judge in court

Donald Trump is on the witness stand, railing against the attorney general who brought the case and the judge who will decide his fate. Plus, large explosions are rocking Gaza tonight as Israel claims it has isolated Gaza City while striking 450 targets in just the last 24 hours. Also, alarm bells are sounding for Democrats after polling suggest Donald Trump leads Biden in several key battleground states. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on...

Nov 07, 202344 min

Judge overseeing Trump fraud trial expands gag order

A New York judge expands a gag order to include former President Trump’s attorneys, now warning them not to talk about court staff as a “fired up” former president is set to take the stand Monday. Plus, Israel rejects new U.S. calls for a humanitarian pause in Gaza, then takes responsibly for a deadly strike outside the largest hospital in Gaza. For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ Learn more abo...

Nov 04, 202345 min

Tonight: flares, rockets, explosions as Gaza bombarded

A new Israeli offensive is underway in the skies Gaza. CNN captured footage of flares raining down over the night sky in Gaza. There appears to be a smokescreen that is covering up the ground, suggesting the possible movement of troops in that area. This as the Israeli military says it has completely surrounded Gaza City tonight. Plus, the House passed an Israel aid bill for $14.3 billion, setting up a Senate showdown. Rep. Jared Moskowitz of the Oversight Committee joins. For daily information ...

Nov 03, 202345 min

Americans among first civilians to leave Gaza since war began

A major breakthrough occurs tonight as the first Americans and other foreigners are able to finally evacuate war-torn Gaza. Plus, a second strike hits the largest refugee camp for the second day in a row. We speak with a top Israeli official on why the IDF hit the same area again. Also, Donald Trump Jr. takes the witness stand in his family’s fraud trial. For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-b...

Nov 02, 202346 min

FBI director: terror threat against Americans at “a whole other level”

Isreal is further attempting to defend the massive strike on the largest refugee camp in Gaza, saying it was targeting a top Hamas commander who was pivotal to the planning and execution of the October 7th attack on Israel. Meanwhile, Gaza’s healthcare sector is overwhelmed by a growing humanitarian crisis amid ongoing airstrikes. Plus, FBI Director Christopher Wray said at a Senate hearing Tuesday that antisemitism in the United States is reaching historic levels. For daily information on the I...

Nov 01, 202345 min
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