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Episodes

Sources: prosecutors obtain 2021 audio of Trump acknowledging he held onto Pentagon document

5/31/2023
Significant new evidence in a criminal investigation of Donald Trump as sources tell CNN that federal prosecutors are now in possession of an audio tape undercutting the former president’s claim that he declassified documents before leaving the White House. Plus, we are awaiting a final vote in the House on the debt limit deal. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) joins to answer why she is against the deal on principle. Also, attacks on Russian territory appear to be escalating and Kremlin officials call the situation near the Ukrainian border alarming. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:35

Debt deal appears poised to clear key hurdle in House

5/30/2023
House Speaker McCarthy appears to be on the verge of clearing a major hurdle as he faces the first big test of his speakership. The debt limit deal is now poised to overcome a conservative revolt. Plus, ranking member of the Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins to discuss reports of North Korea launching an apparent missile. Also, threats of revenge after eight drone attacks rock the capital city of Moscow. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:33

Biden and McCarthy strike debt deal days before default

5/29/2023
President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy are scrambling to sell their debt limit deal to lawmakers. Their agreement could avoid a catastrophic default if congressional leaders can find the votes. Rep. Jamaal Brown (D-N.Y.) joins to share his concerns about the bill. Plus, a rare daytime missile barrage shakes Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv. Also, the race for the Republican nomination heats up as a slew of possible candidates appear ready to launch their respective campaigns. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:18:58

One-on-one with House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

5/26/2023
The U.S. Treasury pushes back the possible default deadline from June 1st to June 5th, giving debt limit negotiators more time to reach an agreement. House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries joins to answer if a default crisis can be avoided and where the status of negotiations are now. Plus, at least two people are dead and 30 injured in Ukraine after a Russian attack on a medical clinic. Plus, CNN is at the airports and on the highways with everything you need to know about Memorial Day weekend travel. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:01:19:14

Wash Post: Trump employees moved boxes of papers a day before FBI retrieved documents at Mar-a-Lago

5/25/2023
In a significant new development in the Mar-a-Lago investigation, one day before federal agents came to Mar-a-Lago to pick up classified documents, footage shows two Trump employees moving the documents which investigators see as a potential sign of obstruction. Also, a federal judge has handed down the longest sentence yet for a January 6th defendant. Plus, CNN speaks to the anti-Putin Russian fighters claiming responsibility for cross-border attacks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:40:04

DeSantis officially announces run for GOP nomination

5/24/2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially announced is bid for the 2024 presidential race during a live interview on Twitter. Plus, music legend Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. Also, the DOW drops hundreds of points as major differences remain in the latest debt ceiling talks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:45:25

Trump’s NY trial set to begin during middle of GOP primary season

5/23/2023
A judge in Manhattan just scheduled Donald Trump’s criminal trial for next year right in the middle of the Republican primary season. We’ll share all the latest details from the former president’s court appearance earlier today. Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis is poised to launch his White House campaign tomorrow during a conversation with Elon Musk on Twitter. Plus, we’re learning new information about the driver who slammed a U-Haul truck into a White House barricade. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:21

Yellen: early June default “highly likely” if debt limit not reached

5/22/2023
Tense negotiations are underway at the White House as the clock ticks toward a potentially catastrophic debt default. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issues a new warning to Congress saying it is highly likely the U.S. will not be able to pay its bills by early June. Also, Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll is seeking further damagers from the former president for disparaging comments he made about her during a CNN town hall. Plus, it now appears Bakhmut has finally fallen to Russia, but Ukrainian forces say they still hold a small portion of the totally ruined city. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:31

Biden makes major shift

5/19/2023
First: The president tells allies the US will support joint training for Ukrainian forces on F-16 fighter jets. Plus: A serious setback for talks on raising the federal debt limit and avoiding a catastrophic default. And: New insight tonight into Senator Dianne Feinstein's health and mindset after new confirmation of medical complications she faced. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:49

U.S. signals to allies it won’t block their export of jets to Ukraine

5/18/2023
As fighting rages in Ukraine, the U.S. is now signaling to allies that it won’t block them from sending F-16 fighter jets to aid the Ukrainians. Also, the office of Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.) has just confirmed she suffered major complications while battling shingles. Plus, Disney is scrapping a one billion dollar development project in Florida amid the company’s feud with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:40:10

National Archives to hand over evidence to special counsel

5/17/2023
New evidence in the special counsel’s criminal investigation of Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents may undercut the president’s key line of defense. Then, the House just agreed to refer a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) to the Ethics Committee. Republican leaders dodge a direct vote on whether to boot the GOP lawmaker as he faces criminal charges in connection with his pattern of lies. Also, one of the nation’s most conservative courts weighs the fate of abortion medication as state legislatures in North Carolina and South Carolina take new action to ban the procedure. Plus, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joins to discuss new information in the Pentagon leaks case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:40:05

Russia steps up strikes on Kyiv

5/16/2023
Ukraine and Russia trade attacks and clash over the fate of some of their most advanced weapons systems. We go live to the war zone as Moscow stands by its claim that it hit a critical U.S.-made Patriot air defense missile system. Plus, congressional leaders and President Biden wrap up a new round of talks without a deal on raising the nation’s debt limit. The president speaks out about the meeting as he scraps part of his overseas trip to keep negotiations gong. Also, a disturbing new security lapse by the U.S. Secret Service. An intruder entered the home of Biden’s national security advisor undetected. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:34

Special counsel report released on origins of Trump-Russia probe

5/15/2023
Special Counsel John Durham just released his long-awaited final report after years of looking into the Justice Department’s Trump/Russia investigation. We break down his conclusion that the FBI probe never should have been launched. Plus, a Democratic congressman’s staff was attacked by a man wielding a metal baseball bat. Also, we speak with Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) about the status at the border after Title 42 rules ended. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:58

Border areas declare disasters in anticipation of a migrant crisis

5/12/2023
We are tracking the influx of migrants along the southern border where new disaster declarations are in effect now that Title 42 immigration rules have expired. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) joins to provide an update from his district and share his concerns about the president’s policies. Plus, a U.S. Marine veteran is arraigned on the charge of second-degree manslaughter in the chokehold death of a man on a New York City subway train. Also, large explosions are reported in a Russian-held area of Ukraine. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:39

New migrant crisis feared as Covid-era immigration rules end tonight

5/11/2023
Fears of an exploding new crisis at the southern border as migrants surge to the United States with just hours to go before Title 42 immigration restrictions expire. The White House is taking unprecedented measures as federal and local officials are preparing for the worst. Also, high-stakes debt limit negotiations between President Biden and congressional leaders have been called off for tomorrow. Plus, the ex-Marine in the deadly New York subway chokehold case is expected to be arrested. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:22

Rep. Santos pleads not guilty to 13 federal charges

5/10/2023
Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) speaks out after pleading not guilty to 13 federal charges. If convicted, Santos could face up to 20 years in prison for the top counts he faces. Also, authorities are making last minute preparations at the southern border as Title 42 is set to expire in one day. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins to answer how the Biden administration intends to respond. Plus, Donald Trump is just hours away from facing questions at a CNN town hall one day after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:41:08

Jury finds Trump sexually abused E. Jean Carroll in civil case

5/9/2023
Donald Trump has been found liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll. We’re getting new reaction to the jury’s verdict and the order for Trump to pay up to $5 million in damages. Plus, CNN has learned that federal criminal charges have been filed against Republican Rep. George Santos amid investigations into his astonishing pattern of lies and fabrications. Also, President Biden and congressional leaders wrap up critical talks at the White House on raising the nation’s debt limit. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:47:40

Source: Texas mall shooter posted Neo-Nazi content on social media

5/8/2023
Disturbing new details on the gunman who slaughtered eight people in an outlet mall in Texas. New information on his military background, his firearms training, and signs he might have been motivated by right-wing extremism. We’re also tracking the situation on both sides of the southern border as officials race for the expiration of Title 42. What the end of a the Trump-era policy means for the expected surge of migration. Also, E. Jean Carroll’s civil rape trial against Donald Trump is nearing an end as the jury is expected to begin deliberations tomorrow. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:37

Stunning footage: Trump reacts under oath to rape allegation

5/5/2023
Stunning new video in of Donald Trump answering questions under oath about E. Jean Carroll’s rape accusation. We’ll share the footage that could make or break the civil trial against the former president. Plus, the Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to address the claim from the Russian mercenary group Wagner that they are pulling forces out of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:43:26

Attorney general touts Proud Boys’ seditious conspiracy convictions

5/4/2023
The U.S. attorney general is touting major criminal convictions in connection with January 6th. Four members of the far-right Proud Boys have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy. Also, as Russia vows revenge for an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, it is now casting blame on the United States as well as on Ukraine. Key White House National Security Council official John Kirby joins to answer what the administration knows about the incident. Plus, an arrest has been made in connection with a serious of brutal stabbings near a University of California campus. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Duration:00:39:31