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Kamala Harris made history this week as the first woman of color to join a major party presidential ticket just as the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. The centennial is yet another example of this nation’s complicated and often messy history. Black women who fought for the right to vote found themselves sidelined in the face of racism and political calculations. In our very first episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson examine the role of diversity and inclusivity in the major messaging of the Democratic Party, while sharing the often overlooked stories of the Black women who paved the way for a new generation of leaders
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A night of powerful women and big names are set to speak at the DNC, including Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian for his insights on what you can expect from the third night of the convention. Plus, after months of undermining voting by mail, the president’s trying to save face with his most recent message about mail-in ballots to his supporters and a new bipartisan Senate report says 2016 Russian election interference was not a hoax.
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President Trump is trying to use the same attack he used on Obama against Kamala Harris: Questioning where she was born and claiming that she may not be eligible for the role of Vice President. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks this down, as well as the growing concerns about the post office and mail-in voting. Plus, Jared Kushner's meeting with Kanye West to discuss policy.
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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote, we are sharing the stories of women who broke barriers in politics. In today’s episode we look back on the life and legacy of Shirley Chisholm – the first elected Black Congresswoman and first Black woman to run for president as a major party candidate.
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New comments in President Trump’s ongoing war with mail-in voting fuels allegations that he is trying to manipulate the postal system for political gain. CNN Correspondent, Kristen Holmes discusses that, plus Trump’s attacks against presumptive Vice Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. And a new government plan to allow more water through shower heads seems aimed at pleasing one person, and one person only.
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Why did Biden pick Kamala Harris? Why is she a historic pick? What role will she play during the campaign? CNN Political Director, David Chalian answers those questions and discusses how the Trump campaign is dealing with the new addition to the Biden campaign. Then, Biden and Harris make their first appearance together in the backdrop of a global pandemic.
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The wait is over! Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate, the first black woman ever to be chosen for that role. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses why Harris was the Biden’s campaign's choice. He also discusses how the Trump and Biden teams are framing the battle over Social Security to their own advantage, plus why this year’s Democratic Convention is so unconventional.
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President Trump signs four executive orders for COVID economic relief, attempting to bypass Congress after he doesn’t get a deal. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses why those executive orders fall short of what the President promised, and why he likely won’t be immortalized on Mount Rushmore.
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Joe Biden walks back, yet again, controversial remarks about African-Americans. Plus, CNN Political Director David Chalian, discusses a contender reemerging in Biden’s Vice Presidential search and Senate Republican’s increasingly difficult battle for the majority.
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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote, we are sharing the stories of women who broke barriers in politics. In today’s episode we look back on the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth – a former slave who fought for abolition and women’s suffrage, without being able to read or write.
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The Trump campaign calls for a fourth, earlier, presidential debate, citing an increase in early voting. CNN Political Director David Chalian, breaks down why Trump and his team are lobbying for that change. Plus, he digs into how Vice President Pence is putting the Court on the ballot and Michelle Obama’s new revelation that she's suffering from 'low-grade depression’.
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Joe Biden’s campaign pulls the plug on the Milwaukee Convention as the DNC goes entirely virtual. CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses the calculus behind that choice and takes a look at Trump's mail-in-voting flip flops and Kanye West's GOP help.
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For nearly 40 minutes, President Trump sits down with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan for an interview that reveals Trump's inability to fully grasp the coronavirus situation on his hands. With election day fast approaching, today CNN Political Director David Chalian explores the disconnect between Trump's reality and the pandemic facts of the matter. Plus, President Trump reverses his messaging on mail-in voting, and Chalian gives us a taste of what it would look like getting to 270 electoral votes.
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The Trump campaign's new strategy to take on Joe Biden is the same as there old strategy: Painting him as a radical left puppet. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the new ads the Trump campaign has released, plus one of Biden's potential VP picks in trouble already and Congress at a standstill.
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The extra $600 a month in federal unemployment benefits authorized by Congress expire at midnight, and a deal is nowhere in sight. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why both parties could pay the political cost of failing to reach a deal. Plus, the fight over mail in voting is politicizing the postal service and trouble in Kansas for the Republican Party.
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President Trump tweets about delaying the election, something he doesn't have the power to do. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how that controversial distraction is overshadowing the President's efforts to delegitimize voting by mail and the symbolism of these attacks on the day that voting rights champion John Lewis is laid to rest.
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President Trump refuses to press Putin about Russia’s alleged involvement in bounties placed on service member’s heads, even during their most recent call. CNN Political Director David Chalian explores that and the implications of Republican Congressman Louie Gohmert not being able to travel with the president after he tests positive for Coronavirus. Also, presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden is close to announcing his VP pick... but did a photographer capture a clue?
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President Trump's new "tone" regarding his pandemic efforts didn't last very long and ended with a spate of retweets meant to undermine Dr. Fauci. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down, and discusses the many ways in which this pandemic is changing the way we approach major political events this election cycle. Plus, Biden's campaign new ban on staffers using TikTok.
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In the latest polls from battleground states, President Trump is losing to Biden in every match-up. With only 99 days to election day, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down Trump's uphill battle. Plus details on the GOP's trillion dollar economic relief plan, and the passing of civil rights icon John Lewis, as he laid in the Capitol today.
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Despite President Trump's best efforts, his dream of a crowd filled convention is no more. CNN's Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika breaks down his choice to cancel it. Also, with approximately 100 days to the election, a slew of recent polls shows Trump is losing to Biden in key battleground states. Plus, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s viral speech that condemns sexism in Congress.
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Biden and Trump are determined to paint each other as poor on race relations. If the last couple of days have been anything to go by, the lead up to November 2020 is going to be ugly. CNN Senior Political Reporter breaks down what we can expect from both campaigns. Plus protests in Portland continue to escalate as the city’s mayor is caught in the fray. Also, the latest threat to vote in mail could come in the form of postal budget cuts.
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After weeks of no pandemic task-force briefings, last night President Trump gave a somewhat measured response to America's current state, admitting it will get worse before it gets better. But Republican's have other problems in Congress. Join CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson as she breaks it all down, along with the fact that President Trump wished Ghislaine Maxwell “well” despite her trafficking indictment. Lastly, the US demands the closure of the Chinese consulate in Houston, adding to mounting friction in US-China relations.
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Following Portland, President Trump now threatens to send federal agents to other major cities to control ongoing protests. CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson breaks down how mayors will respond. Plus Biden’s Vice Presidential shortlist includes four Black women: a historical first, and the President backpedals his stance on masks in light of dipping poll numbers.
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After a long battle with cancer, civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis passed away over the weekend. His legacy is remembered by many, and the nominee for his House seat will have big shoes to fill. CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson breaks this all down as well as Trump's latest Fox News Sunday interview where he continued to hedge on a national mask mandate. Plus, the White House objects to Senate's push for more CDC funding.
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Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp has sued Atlanta's Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms over a proposal meant to keep citizens safe from the coronavirus. CNN's Political Director David Chalian breaks down this political move, and also discusses Vice President Pence's move to paint Joe Biden as a socialist. Plus, the latest on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's health and its political implications.
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President Trump removes his campaign manager in an attempt to save his flagging presidential bid. But as CNN Political Director David Chalian explains, that isn't going to fix what's actually wrong: his failure to take on the Coronavirus
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As a new poll shows Joe Biden with a big lead in the crucial state of Pennsylvania, President Trump has been traveling to states he easily won in 2016. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the reason behind the president’s campaign stops and breaks down the president’s niece making the press rounds to discuss her tell all book.
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President Trump keeps moving from challenge to challenge, from the flailing economy, to getting children back to school. But, as CNN Political Director David Chalian explains, what the President doesn't seem to understand is that the only way to solve them is to focus on the pandemic.
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As coronavirus cases continue to rise rapidly in America, President Trump and his allies attack the nation's top scientists: Dr. Fauci and the CDC. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down as well as the Secretary of Education's comments on schools returning and tomorrow's GOP Senate Primary in Alabama.
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Coronavirus has dominated much of the year so far, so it makes sense that the 2020 referendum on Trump isn't going to be about how well the economy is doing; at least not entirely. Join CNN Senior Writer and Analyst Harry Enten, as he takes us back in time to some of America's most pivotal elections and what we can learn from them. If you have thoughts on this episode, please tell us at cnn.com/podcastsurvey
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A new poll finds that two thirds of American disapprove of President Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Does that number show that the bottom is falling out of the President's re-election bid? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks that down and discusses the President's postponed New Hampshire rally and Joe Biden's economic strategy.
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John Lewis has led the fight for voting rights for decades, from Selma to the halls of Congress. But that fight is far from over- and voting rights are facing a new threat in the form of a dangerous pandemic. Join CNN Politics and Culture writer Brandon Tensley to break down what Lewis' legacy means today, as portrayed in the new CNN Film about his life, Good Trouble.
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President Trump seems increasingly at odds with Dr. Fauci over his perilously optimistic attitude over America's fraught handling of coronavirus. CNN Political Director David Chalian delves into the possible ramifications for the Presidents' re-election, and what he should be doing differently. Plus a new SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tax returns, and the RNC convention increasingly up in the air.
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One of the President's biggest media allies, Fox News' Tucker Carlson is attacking the patriotism of a leading Biden VP candidate, Illinois Senator and double amputee Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how this benefits President Trump and reflects how he has changed politics.
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In a new book, President Trump's niece, a clinical psychologist, delves into the President's family history and makes devastating claims about his mental state. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian as he breaks down what the book means for the Presidency and the 2020 campaign.
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On the weekend the Fourth of July, a moment meant to signify country unity, President Trump continues to deliver divisive speeches aimed at his base. But with 4 months to go, will this path to re-election work? Join CNN Political Director David Chalian to examine Trump's risky re-election play.
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As the economy takes a step towards recovery, President Trump takes a victory lap. But new coronavirus cases are also surging to record setting levels. CNN Political Director David Chalian talks about the calculus behind the president ignoring the worsening Coronavirus crisis.
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CNN’s Political Director David Chalian breaks down how several far-right Republicans have recently defeated candidates endorsed by President Trump in Republican Congressional primaries... and how they could impact the future of the party.
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CNN’s Political Director, David Chalian, discusses the politicized debate over masks and whether President Trump will follow key members of his own party and wear a mask publicly.
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CNN’s Political Director, David Chalian, discusses the impact of President Trump’s most recent retweet of a racist video in which a man chants 'white power’.
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As President Trump travels to Wisconsin, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest on the 2020 race in the key swing states that will determine who wins the presidency.
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CNN’s Political Director, David Chalian, breaks down the takeaways of the new NYTimes/Siena College national poll, which shows Biden with a big lead over Trump.
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CNN Political Director David Chalian's thoughts on the biggest news in politics today.
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CNN Political Director David Chalian's thoughts on the biggest news in politics today.
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Today is Juneteenth, and to cap off what might be one of the most consequential weeks of the political year President Trump gets ready for his first rally in months in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and Political Correspondent Abby Phillip to talk about what Juneteenth means for Tulsa and it's history of racial strife as well as the impact of a rally as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
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The Supreme Court blocks the Trump Administration's move to end the DACA program, protecting for now the nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation. Join CNN Legal Analyst and Supreme Court Biographer Joan Biskupic and CNN Political Director David Chalian to break down the decision and discuss the President's bad week with the conservative Court.
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Republicans release their police reform bill, but Democrats say it doesn't go far enough. Former Republican Congresswoman and CNN Political Commentator Mia Love joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to break down the chance of a compromise and share how systemic racism has affected her family.
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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court extended civil rights protections to LGBTQ workers. What does that mean for the country, culturally and politically? CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane De Vogue and CNN Culture and Politics writer Brandon Tensley join CNN Political Director David Chalian to take you inside the monumental decision and its impact.
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President Trump is set to resume his rallies this week despite concerns over pandemic health risks. CNN Chief Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny joins CNN Political Director from the key swing state of Wisconsin to break down the latest in the 2020 race including the impact of anti-racism protests, President Trump’s return to the campaign trail and the Democratic veepstakes.
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The Republican National Committee has moved their convention "celebration" to Jacksonville, FL. It will be in a 15,000 person capacity arena, and no plans for social distancing during what many experts predict will be the second wave of the pandemic. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, and Political Reporter Dan Merica to discuss the Trump campaign's re-election strategy.
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Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen to break down the latest on Coronavirus forecasts and what large group events like President Trump restarting political rallies and nationwide protests could mean for the spread of the disease.
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George Floyd's body was finally laid to rest on June 9th, after a widely attended service in Houston Texas. CNN National Correspondent Omar Jimenz covered the days of world-wide protests sparked by his death at the hands of police and today he joins CNN political director David Chalian to look back at the man at the heart of the movement that has changed the world.
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As George Floyd is buried in Houston, the city where he died is looking to dismantle its police department. Minneapolis City Councilman Steve Fletcher joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to explain what the city council's plan actually looks like, discuss why he feels it's necessary, and respond to criticism from national leaders.
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A new CNN Poll shows Biden with a double digit lead over President Trump. It also shows Trump has roughly the same approval ratings that Jimmy Carter and George W. H. Bush had at this point before they both went on to lose their re-election bids. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, and Political Correspondent Abby Phillip to break down the 2020 state of play amidst national protests to defund the police, and the Covid-19 crisis.
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The protest movement following the death of George Floyd shows no signs of stopping. What lessons can be learned from the civil rights movement and the unrest of the 1960's? Incoming Yale Professor of history, law and African-American studies Elizabeth Hinton joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to compare and contrast these most recent protests to past movements.
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A national movement unlike any seen in decades has swept America following the killing of George Floyd. The rage behind that movement is a unique product of our time. CNN Political Commentator and New York Times Op-Ed Columnist Charles Blow joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to dig deeper into how longstanding structural inequality and mounting pressures of COVID-19 are fueling protests nationwide.
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Minnesota officials announce aiding and abetting charges against the three officers who watched George Floyd die and increase the charges against the officer who kneeled on his neck. CNN Law Enforcement Analyst and former police chief Charles Ramsey joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to explain what these charges mean for the future of policing.
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Last night, right before calling himself an “ally of all peaceful protesters", President Trump had the peaceful protestors outside the White House cleared with teargas and rubber bullets. CNN's Political Director David Chalian is joined by White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins and National Correspondent Sara Sidner to discuss the latest developments in the protests across the country.
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Protests across America over police brutality boil over and turn violent for the sixth night after the death of George Floyd. Minneapolis native and CNN Legal Analyst Laura Coates joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to recount her weekend in the city, break down the nationwide movement, and discuss the legal challenges ahead.
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America's prisons are coronavirus hotspots and prisoners are turning to the courts for help. CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane De Vogue joins CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes to bring you voices from inside America's penitentiaries and break down the complicated legal fights.
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A shocking moment caught on live TV: A CNN reporter arrested on air while covering protests after an unarmed black man was killed by police. CNN's Omar Jimenez joins CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes to relive his arrest and take you inside the chaos in Minneapolis.
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The US has now passed the bleak milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths, highlighting the government's response and raising questions about whether many of those lives could have been saved. CNN's Wolf Blitzer joins CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes to remember those who we have lost and examine how the President's response has brought us to this point.
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Lights, Camera, Social Distancing. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash joins CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes to break down her one-on-one sit down interview with presumptive Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden and how he came out swinging against President Trump.
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With much of normal American life still shut down, President Trump traveled to Baltimore for a Memorial Day celebration. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes is joined by CNN Senior White House Producer Kevin Liptak, who went with the President, to take you inside what it's like to travel with the President in the age of coronavirus.
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More than 38 million have filed for unemployment since the COVID-19 crisis began, and the Senate just left Washington without making key changes to essential economic protection programs. CNN Washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles is joined by CNN Business and Politics Correspondent Vanessa Yurkevich, as well as a small businesses owner who shares his personal story of getting creative during a crisis.
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President Trump travels to Michigan, and threatens to withhold funding from swing states looking to expand vote by mail during the pandemic. Join CNN Washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles and CNN Political Correspondent Abby Phillip as they break down the President's false claims and all the latest in the fight over voting during COVID-19.
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It often seems like the President wants cable news to look more like a Trump rally. Well, that's exactly what the Trump campaign has been producing each night with "Team Trump Online." Join CNN Washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles and CNN Campaign Embed DJ Judd to go inside the nightly livestreams and break down what this means for the 2020 race.
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President Trump announces he is taking a controversial, unproven, and potentially dangerous drug to try to prevent coronavirus. CNN Washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles is joined by CNN Fact Checker Daniel Dale and CNN White House Reporter Stephen Collinson to break down the President's latest efforts to distract and deceive the public on COVID-19.
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President Trump is trying to make the 2020 election all about his predecessor, President Obama. But is that a move that could backfire and help his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden? CNN Washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles is joined by CNN Political Correspondent Arlette Saenz and CNN Political Reporter Greg Krieg to break discuss that and more on the presidential campaign.
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As former Vice President Joe Biden digs into his search for a running mate, President Trump lashes out at his predecessor, President Obama, with a bogus conspiracy. On today's episode, CNN Senior Political Commentator and former Obama Chief Strategist David Axelrod joins CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson to break down all things 2020.
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Imagine working from home AND deciding the future of President Trump's tax returns...That's exactly what the Supreme Court did this week. CNN Supreme Court Reporter Ariane De Vogue joins CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia Malika Henderson to break down the changes the Court has made due to COVID-19 and what that means for the future.
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Senator Chris Murphy says more people will die as states reopen without CDC guidelines and that it may already be too late to prepare for a resurgence in the fall. To discuss that and more from yesterday's hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Senator Murphy joins CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia Malika Henderson on today's Daily DC.
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President Trump launches a tweet storm and cuts a press conference short as his rhetoric on China escalates. Today on the Daily DC, CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson is joined by CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes and CNN National Security Correspondent Kylie Atwood to discuss the President's erratic behavior and whether we may be on the verge of a second cold war.
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The official US unemployment rate reached 14.7 percent, the highest number since tracking the statistic began in 1948. CNN Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson talks with Washington Post Columnist Catherine Rampell about the bleak economic outlook and what more can be done by Congress.
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This Sunday is Mother's Day, and two years ago, Senator Tammy Duckworth made history as the first Senator to give birth as a sitting Senator. Amidst, a pandemic and with two young children at home, she sits down with Dana Bash on The Daily DC to talk about the challenges of balancing remote learning for her kids on top of getting work done in the Senate.
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President Trump backed off saying he would disband the White House Task force... but one GOP Senator thinks he should. Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander, who chairs the health committee, joins Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash to discuss that and more about the Senate's return to Washington
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President Trump says the Obama Administration didn't prepare his team for coronavirus. But CNN National Security Analyst and former Obama Homeland Security Adviser joins CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash to go inside the pandemic prep session during the Presidential transition and discuss the Trump response so far.
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The Mayors of Oklahoma's two biggest cities are coordinating their responses to coronavirus -they're also lifelong friends. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash is joined by Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum to discuss how their friendship has helped their cities in fight coronavirus and what the process of reopening the economy looks like in Oklahoma.
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With projected death tolls climbing, CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash talks one-on-one with former New Jersey Governor and presidential candidate Chris Christie, who says that America needs to reopen the economy now and be prepared for more deaths. He gives his take on how he would be handling the crisis if he were still governor, and weighs in on how the President's response is affecting his reelection.
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Joe Biden today for the first time personally addressed allegations that he sexually assaulted a former aide 27 years ago, saying "This never happened." In this episode of The Daily DC CNN Correspondent MJ Lee and CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash discuss the allegation, Biden's response, and what this could mean for his presidential campaign.
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The clock is ticking to figure out how Americans can safely cast their ballots in November. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and the executive director of the US Program at Human Rights Watch, Nicole Austin-Hillery, to discuss what states can do to ensure that voters don't have to choose between their democracy and their health.
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The Trump and Biden campaigns are facing a new reality: the 2020 election is all about coronavirus. How will President Trump try to contrast himself with Biden? How will Biden handle picking a running mate amid the cloud of a sexual assault allegation? CNN political Director David Chalian is joined by CNN Washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles, who covers the Trump campaign, and CNN National Political Reporter Eric Bradner, who covers Biden to break down the latest from the race.
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The Senate is back in session next week, despite COVID-19 health risks. CNN Political Director David Chalian is joined by Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, who is also a physician, to discuss what a socially distanced Senate may look like and what steps Senators and their staff must take in order to stop the spread of the virus in the halls of the Capitol. Plus, Senator Cassidy weighs in on President Trump's disinfectant claims and gives an update on his hard hit home state's fight against the virus.
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President Trump said last week that maybe ultraviolet light and disinfectant can kill the virus inside the body, but now claims he was being sarcastic. CNN Reporter and Fact Checker Daniel Dale joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to break down those dangerous COVID-19 musings and more, including the President's comments on testing and his retweeting of political conspiracy theories. Plus, what it means for fact checking the President if his appearances at daily coronavirus briefings are over.
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Some businesses are re-opening in Georgia today, after Governor Brian Kemp's controversial order relaxing restrictions goes into effect. CNN Political Director David Chalian speaks with an opponent of the Governor's decision, Savanah Mayor Van Johnson, to break down what exactly re-opening means for his city and his message to business owners and workers who are feeling the economic pain.
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The numbers are staggering: 4.4 million new unemployment claims filed in the last week and more than 26 million since the COVID-19 crisis began. CNN Business and Politics Correspondent Vanessa Yurkevich joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to bring you the struggles of America's unemployed in their own words.
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It's Earth Day, and 50 years after the first climate protests, pollution across the world is down as economies remain shuttered. But what does that mean for the future of the climate crisis fight? Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Climate Analyst John Sutter to discuss what the world's mobilization to take on Coronavirus means for the climate, how air pollution increases the effects of the disease, and whether the government response to the virus could actually worsen the climate crisis.
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Across the country, Covid-19 has hit communities of color particularly hard. CNN Political Director David Chalian is joined by CNN Political Commentator Van Jones to explain why the virus disproportionately impacts minorities; what the government must do to help; and how deep-seated inequalities have been exacerbated by the crisis. Plus, what are the consequences communities of color face as southern states like Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee re-open?
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In the last few days, President Trump has called for governors to 'liberate' the states of Michigan, Minnesota and Virginia even as the coronavirus death toll continues to climb. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN senior writer Zach Wolf as they discuss the rising protests against social distancing orders. Also, just how beholden is our economy to the safe reopening of our schools?
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Horns blare as protestors in cars calling for an end to stay-at-home orders encircle the Michigan capital, as the Governor calls healthcare workers inside. CNN Chief Washington Corresponsedent Jeff Zeleny joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to take you inside his trip to Michigan, his interview with Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and the tense relationship between the administration and the states.
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China's response to coronavirus is under the microscope. CNN National Security Analyst Sam Vinograd joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to discuss the national security implications of China's coronavirus disinformation and the President's whiplash policy towards Beijing. Plus, CNN Congressional Correspondent Phil Mattingly phones in to break down President Trump's threat to adjourn Congress.
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Over 24 hours, President Trump does a complete reversal on his authority to order states to re-open and the Governor of California lays out what life could be like for Americans as the recovery begins. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin, and CNN National Security Analyst Juliette Kayyem to break down the President's flip-flop on his "total" authority over governor, how the states and the federal government need to work together, and what the "now normal" could look like as America begins reopening.
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Last night, President Trump's pent-up frustrations were unleashed in a remarkable White House Briefing. CNN White House Reporter Kaitlan Collins joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to take you inside the briefing room and break down the details of the historic briefing.
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The coronavirus crisis has made a long simmering partisan fight over access to voting front and center, with everyone from President Trump to the Obamas weighing in. Join CNN Senior Writer and Analyst Harry Enten and CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica to break down how COVID-19 might change the way America votes; what states are doing right now, and what last week's primary election in Wisconsin might tell us the general election in November.
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Some models say that coronavirus deaths will peak this weekend, other models disagree. How do policy makers know what guidance to follow? Join CNN Senior Writer and Analyst Harry Enten and 538's senior science writer Maggie Koerth along with quantitative editor Laura Bronner to explain the difficulty in modeling coronavirus cases and deaths and how you can understand those predictions. Plus, CNN Politics National Political Writer Brandon Tensely breaks down how a history of racial disparities in America has increased the impact of COVID-19 on minorities.
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Coronavirus doesn't discriminate when it comes to political affiliation but we are seeing a different response to the pandemic in blue cities versus red states. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Senior Political Analyst Ron Brownstein as they break down the urban/rural political divide. Plus, hear the latest on the race between President Trump and Vice President Biden and how this Covid-19 could impact the 2020 election in key battleground states.
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Senator Bernie Sanders has suspended his campaign for President. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian as he breaks down the effective conclusion to the Democratic Primary with the CNN reporters covering the Sanders and Biden Campaigns, Ryan Nobles and Arlette Seinz. They discuss how Sanders can fire up his supporters to support another candidate; whether a country in crisis led him to exit the race; and how Biden will pivot to the general election while in the middle of a pandemic.
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Despite the threat of coronavirus, Wisconsin voters went to the polls today to exercise their civic duties. CNN Political Director David Chalian speaks with CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez on the ground in Wisconsin to discuss the winding road and court cases that led to in person voting happening at all, and take you inside a polling place. Plus, CNN Senior Writer and Analyst Harry Enten joins to check in on the state of the 2020 race, imagine some "what ifs" in the Democratic primary, and preview the "compressed" general election.
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Facts matter, especially in times of crisis. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN reporter Daniel Dale as they fact check the many claims that President Trump has made during the response to Covid-19.
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In a special mailbag episode, CNN Political Director David Chalian answers listener questions about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on politics in America. He tackles the state of the 2020 campaign, the future of the political conventions, how the stimulus bill will affect everyday Americans, and more!
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After the immediate coronavirus public health emergency subsides, the medical and legal ramifications of the pandemic will likely linger for a generation. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin, and CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Art Caplan to discuss the constitutionality of stay-at-home orders, the difficult decisions about care hospitals and doctors will start making soon, and whether public health should be given priority over individual freedom.
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With New Orleans facing a rapidly rising death toll from coronavirus, CNN Political Director David Chalian and Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu go inside how a city prepares for a crisis like being a hotspot for the disease. Plus, the personal impact of the crisis in New Orleans and how Mardi Gras celebrations may have helped spread the pandemic.
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The first of April is tomorrow, and people across the country won't be able to pay their bills. How will the actions that government and cooperations taken so far help those experiencing the very real economic effects of the coronavirus crisis? Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, CNN Senior Writer Zach Wolf, and CNN Anchor and Correspondent Julia Chatterley to break down just how bad the economy will get for Americans and how to get it back on track.
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Many people across the country are just beginning to feel the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their lives as the calendar turns to April 1 and many monthly bills are due to be paid. Unemployment is expected to hit unimaginable highs and the economy overall is expected to contract at levels most Americans have never seen. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, CNN Senior Writer Zach Wolf, and CNN Anchor and Correspondent Julia Chatterley as they break down just how bad the economy might get for Americans and how it can get back on track.
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As the number of cases continues to rise, and the death toll mounts, President Trump extends his social distancing guidelines by one month. But just how long could those guidelines last? Plus, checking in on how frontline medical workers are holding up and what they need to combat this crisis.
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As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to spread across the country, governors are fighting for the welfare of their constituents. Find out what that feels like as CNN political director David Chalian talks to former governor of Ohio John Kasich who led his state during a the Ebola outbreak.
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As the coronavirus crisis worsens in the US, CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Anchor and Chief National Security Correspondent Jim Sciutto step back and look at the global reverberations of the pandemic. They break down everything from the military implications to the future of foreign relations.
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Join CNN Political Director David Chalian and CNN Contributors Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Wajahat Ali to go inside the strain the Coronavirus crisis is putting on the nations' health care system and the criticism with the President's goal to have America back to work by Easter. Plus, the personal challenges and human costs of the crisis.
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While the Senate inches closer to a deal on the stimulus bill, President Trump is eager to get the economy up and running is as few as 3 weeks in spite of what many public health officials are saying: we are in this for the long haul. Join CNN political director David Chalian as he talks to CNN congressional reporter Alex Rogers and CNN senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen on the latest updates.
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Congress must pass an economic stimulus to aide the flagging economy, but Washington gamesmanship and political leverage plays aren't disappearing despite the crisis. As the pressure increases, Congress must choose between spending swiftly and spending wisely. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, CNN Congressional Correspondent Phil Mattingly, and CNN Economics Commentator Catherine Rampell to break down the latest stimulus details.
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What's can history teach us about governing during a pandemic? Join CNN political director David Chalian and Senior Political Analyst John Avlon as they explore the lessons that can be learned from the Spanish Flu of 1918.
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Coronavirus has ground American life to a halt. But how has it affected the way Washington works? Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, CNN Congressional Reporter Lauren Fox and CNN Supreme Court and Legal Analyst Joan Biskupic on the impact the pandemic has had on Congress and the Supreme Court and what those changes could mean for government going forward.
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CNN Political Director David Chalian discusses the government response to coronavirus and what lessons can be learned from past pandemics with CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Seema Yasmin. Plus, inside polling places on an election night during the coronavirus outbreak with CNN's reporters on the ground, Kyung Lah in Arizona and Leyla Santiago in Florida.
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Former Obama adviser and CNN senior political commentator David Axelrod gives insight into what the White House is like in a time of crisis and his thoughts on how the President has managed the response so far. Plus, his take on how coronavirus will impact voting in tonight's primaries. The host of CNN's Axe Files podcast joins CNN Political Director David Chalian to break it all down.
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Politics hits home for people across the country as the Trump administration's coronavirus response continues, the 2020 candidates make their case, and the economic slide worsens. As Wall Street and main street look to Washington, can the federal government make move that will stabilize the economy? Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, CNN Senior Writer Zach Wolf, and CNN Business and Politics Reporter Cristina Alesci to break it all down.
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President Trump has just declared Coronavirus a NationalEmergency, and people are adjusting to this new shift in American society. Join CNN senior writer Zach Wolf, CNN White House correspondent John Harwood and CNN political reporter Dan Merica as we discuss the political implications of this pandemic.
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President Trump attempts to take the lead in the coronavirus crisis, exposing the power vacuum left by his administration. Meanwhile, the campaigns to replace him are essentially on pause as Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders both offer their visions to handle the crisis. Join CNN political director David Chalian and CNN political correspondent Abby Phillip to discuss all the latest developments.
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Bernie Sanders announces he will remain in the race after another poor Super Tuesday showing, but doesn't sugarcoat his chances. What does his blunt assessment of the campaign mean for uniting the Democratic Party? Plus, how the coronavirus pandemic may be leading Democratic voters to choose Joe Biden. For all that and more, join CNN Political Director David Chalian, CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, and CNN Senior Political Analyst Mark Preston.
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It's Super Tuesday II and all eyes are on the key state of Michigan as Bernie Sanders faces a tough test to prove he can broaden his coalition. Plus, a look at how coronavirus is impacting American's daily lives. CNN Political Director David Chalian talks to CNN Senior Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny, as well as CNN Political Commentator and former Detroit health commissioner Abdul El-Sayed.
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Last time, Michigan was Bernie Sanders' salvation. This year it may be his last stand. Can he expand his coalition on Tuesday? Can Biden beat Trump without Sanders' voters? And most of all, have Democrats learned the lessons of 2016? Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, CNN Politics Commentator with former White House official Jen Psaki, as well as CNN Political Commentator and Justice Democrats co-founder Alexandra Rojas as they break down the Democratic divide heading into Tuesday's contests.
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After a week of turmoil in the Democratic primary, Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden sharpen their attacks on one another... and sharpen their focus on the key state of Michigan. At the same time, former candidate Elizabeth Warren's critical endorsement is still outstanding and her choice could swing the race. Join CNN Political Director David Chalian, CNN Senior Political Analyst John Avlon, and CNN Politics Reporter Greg Krieg as they analyze where the nomination goes from here.
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Elizabeth Warren ends her campaign, cementing a Joe Biden versus Bernie Sanders showdown. But her potential endorsement puts her in a powerful position in what has become an increasingly heated two-man race for the Democratic nomination. Join CNN political director David Chalian, CNN Senior Political Analyst Mark Preston, and Senior Writer Zach Wolf as they analyze how her decision could change the race.
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In a surprising second act to his South Carolina blowout win, Joe Biden's campaign is experiencing a much needed resurrection with his sweeping victories in the Super Tuesday states. Michael Bloomberg has since bowed out of the race and endorsed Biden. Join CNN political director David Chalian, CNN Chief Political Commentator Gloria Borger, and CNN senior Political Commentator David Axelrod as they analyze the new playing field.
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Today is Super Tuesday. 14 states and American Samoa will be voting in their democratic primary election, to determine whom they want as their Democratic nominee. With former mayor Michael Bloomberg on the ballot for the first time, and Joe Biden's recent endorsement sweep from former candidates, the stakes are high for the 5 candidates left in the race. Join CNN political director David Chalian, CNN political corespondent Arlette Saenz, and CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny for a look on what to expect today.
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In the aftermath of a blowout victory for Joe Biden in South Carolina, three candidates have since dropped out: former Mayor Pete Buttigieg, businessman Tom Steyer, and Senator Amy Klobuchar. Buttigieg and Klobuchar have since announced their plans to endorse Joe Biden, which means things are about to get very interesting tomorrow on Super Tuesday. Join CNN political director David Chalian, CNN political correspondent Abby Phillip, and CNN political commentator Karen Finney for an analysis of the new Democratic primary landscape.
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As Americans prepare to gather and vote in South Carolina and Super Tuesday states, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Elizabeth Cohen explains how Coronavirus could affect daily lives while CNN White House reporter John Harwood shares what President Trump is going to do about it.
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In a final series of townhalls before South Carolina votes in its democratic primary, Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar and Michael Bloomberg had some one-on-one face time with potential voters. Bloomberg defended his party-switching history, and Warren fired shots at Bernie Sanders for trying to rewrite the convention rules. Join CNN political director David Chalian, CNN Washington correspondent Ryan Nobles, and CNN senior writer Zach Wolf for a breakdown of the campaigns' strategies going into Super Tuesday.
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With the tenth debate of the election cycle in the books, it's fair to say not a single candidate held back in South Carolina. Bookended by the two billionaires on stage, former mayor Michael Bloomberg and businessman Tom Steyer, the debate ensued into what was often a scrappy shouting match as candidates tried to land their best punches. This debate, a mere few days before South Carolina's primary, was critical. CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash joins CNN political director David Chalian for a deep-dive on the fight for the South Carolina primary.
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Senator Bernie Sanders has the frontrunner target on his back - and his repeated comments underscoring positive programs in the Castro regime are giving his opponents ample fodder for criticism. How will Sanders handle increased scrutiny in tonight's debate? And will former mayor Mike Bloomberg rebound from a damaging performance last week? CNN political director David Chalian and CNN political reporter Dan Merica discuss a high-stakes week in South Carolina.
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It's the most important week and a half of the Democratic race: a debate, CNN townhalls, the South Carolina primary, then Super Tuesday. Is Senator Bernie Sanders running away with the nomination or will his rivals successfully paint him as an 'inflexible' ideologue? And can key endorsements revive former Vice President Joe Biden's momentum? CNN political director David Chalian makes sense of the rapidly evolving 2020 race with CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny.
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The Nevada caucuses are tomorrow, but it feels like the high stakes election is taking a back seat to unfolding events in Washington, D.C. Between the trial of Roger Stone, new reports about Russian interference, and drama surrounding one of the top jobs in the intelligence community, there's a lot to unpack this Friday. CNN Senior Writer Zach Wolf, CNN Political Analyst Sabrina Siddiqui and CNN Crime and Justice Reporter Katelyn Polantz discuss the intersection of the 2020 primary races with the political implications of potential Russian interference.
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It was a debate for the ages. Senator Elizabeth Warren led a relentless assault on Mike Bloomberg's record and character. The billionaire former mayor struggled to mount a defense. Senator Amy Klobuchar also came under attack. Her rivalry with former mayor Pete Buttigieg has reached a fever pitch. Meanwhile, former Vice President Joe Biden struggled to break through and frontrunner Senator Bernie Sanders largely avoided controversy. CNN political director David Chalian breaks down a historic night in Las Vegas with CNN senior political commentator Ryan Lizza.
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It's the ninth debate of the 2020 cycle, but it's a unique one. For the first time, former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg takes the stage - and he'll likely take heat from his rivals. Meanwhile, Senator Bernie Sanders is steadily building a commanding lead in the polls. Can the other contenders close the gap? CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny joins CNN political director David Chalian for a deep-dive on the fight for the Democratic nomination.
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Senator Bernie Sanders has an energetic base, strong poll numbers, and now the perfect foil on the debate stage: billionaire Mike Bloomberg. The former New York City Mayor has built an impressive campaign apparatus, but is he clogging up the moderate lane to the Democratic nomination? And how will he perform in his first debate of the 2020 cycle? Plus, warning signs emerge that Nevada, like Iowa, might struggle to execute their caucuses. CNN political director David Chalian talks all things 2020 with CNN political reporter Dan Merica.
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The powerful Nevada Culinary Union has decided to endorse...no one. The unusual move comes as the union works to reject Senator Bernie Sanders' vision for healthcare. CNN Senior National Correspondent Kyung Lah reports from Las Vegas, where she's following Senator Amy Klobuchar. The Minnesota moderate is sharpening her attack on President Trump. Plus, CNN political director David Chalian and CNN senior political analyst Ryan Lizza read between the lines of Attorney General Bill Bar's criticism of the President. And will Democrats win over disaffected Trump voters?
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Senator Bernie Sanders has a loyal following, but can he grow his base of support? CNN Washington Correspondent Ryan Nobles reports on what he's learned following the Sanders campaign across the country. Plus, CNN political director David Chalian and CNN Political Analyst Jackie Kucinich discuss the new level of scrutiny directed at former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg. He has the money to run a successful campaign - but will his record hurt him within communities of color?
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New Hampshire felt the Bern. Senator Bernie Sanders cruised to a victory in the Granite State; Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Senator Amy Klobuchar also garnered significant support. But it was a different story for former Vice President Joe Biden and Senator Elizabeth Warren. Are their days as 2020 contenders numbered? CNN political correspondent MJ Lee takes us inside the Warren campaign as the Massachusetts progressive tries to recalibrate her message. CNN political director David Chalian plots each candidates' path forward with CNN political analyst Julie Pace.
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The first votes of the 2020 presidential election are being cast in New Hampshire today. CNN senior writer Zach Wolf connects with CNN political reporter Dan Merica for the latest on the ground in the Granite State. Plus, CNN political commentator Sarah Isgur unpacks the electability argument and explains how the primary schedule benefits campaigns with little name recognition.
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On the eve of the New Hampshire primary, CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash joins CNN political director David Chalian to discuss the latest developments in the Granite State. Out on the campaign trail, former Vice President Joe Biden is attacking former Mayor Pete Buttigieg's inexperience. But Buttigieg relishes the outsider role. Meanwhile, Amy Klobuchar is looking to capitalize on a strong debate performance. Which moderate will break through?
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What a week! In the wake of a chaotic Iowa caucus the Democratic presidential contenders are fighting for their electoral lives in New Hampshire. CNN political reporter Dan Merica calls in from the Granite state to describe the very latest. Meanwhile, a newly emboldened President Trump can tout a strong economy and a successful fight against impeachment. Democratic strategist Maria Cardona shares her thoughts on the winning message for her party in its fight for the White House. CNN senior writer Zach Wolf hosts.
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President Trump is feeling vindicated...and vindictive. During a remarkable event in the White House East Room, Trump lashed out at rivals and praised steadfast supporters. Meanwhile, confusion continues to overshadow the Iowa caucus results. CNN political director David Chalian explains how a recanvass would work. Plus, CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash previews tonight's New Hampshire town hall with 2020 longshot Deval Patrick.
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The impeachment saga is over; President Trump has been acquitted. But the intensifying acrimony between Trump and his Democratic rivals was evident at the State of the Union address. He refused to shake the hand of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. She, in turn, ripped up her copy of his prepared remarks. Now Republican Senator Mitt Romney, who broke the party line Senate trial vote, is drawing the President's scorn. Plus, the Iowa caucus results continue to be shrouded in controversy. Is American democracy broken? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf breaks down a historic week in Washington with CNN political director David Chalian and CNN reporter and producer Marshall Cohen.
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It's a bad look for America. Doubt and confusion dominated the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, giving President Trump a reason to gloat. How will the chaos impact the 2020 leading contenders? Plus, on the eve of his all-but-guaranteed acquittal, Trump will deliver the State of the Union address. Will he mention impeachment? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf makes sense of a jaw-dropping 24 hours with CNN political analyst Julie Pace.
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One vote is a foregone conclusion, the other is a toss-up. As the Senate wraps up the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump - an acquittal is expected on Wednesday - voters in Iowa are preparing to cast the first votes of the 2020 cycle. CNN political director David Chalian and CNN senior writer Zach Wolf discuss the intersection of these consequential events. Plus, CNN political reporter Abby Phillip calls in from Des Moines, where she's been following the Buttigieg campaign, to describe the last-minute efforts to impress voters.
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It's likely going to end how it began - partisan, acrimonious, and with President Donald Trump still in office. Senators Lamar Alexander and Lisa Murkowski both signaled their opposition to witnesses, all but assuring that the Senate trial will wrap up without testimony from key figures like Ambassador John Bolton. How will American voters react? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf - who publishes the impeachment watch newsletter - unpacks the latest impeachment developments with CNN reporter & producer Marshall Cohen and CNN political commentator Sarah Isgur.
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The historic impeachment saga might be over by the end of the week. Republicans are confident they have the votes to block witnesses, paving the way for an acquittal of President Trump. CNN senior writer Zach Wolf examines the latest developments - including Chief Justice John Robert's rejection of a question aimed at exposing the alleged whistleblower - with CNN national security reporter Jeremy Herb and CNN political commentator Amanda Carpenter. Herb explains that GOP Senator Lamar Alexander is the one remaining wildcard and Carpenter predicts that impeachment will lead to a "gutter ball" 2020 election. "The dirty tricks are coming," she warns.
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Donald Trump's impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz made a novel and very Trumpian legal argument that the President's personal interest is the national interest when he's up for reelection. CNN senior writer Zach Wolf - who writes the impeachment watch newsletter - delves into the first day of impeachment trial Q&A with CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin. Plus, CNN congressional reporter Lauren Fox describes the scene at the Capitol and whether John Bolton will be called as a witness.
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President Trump's attorney, Jay Sekulow, presented a 'dire warning' in the final day of opening arguments. He asserted that impeaching Trump would impair "our constitutional republic" for "generations." Now, the focus shifts to the senators as they prepare to submit questions and vote on witnesses. Will new revelations from Ambassador John Bolton's forthcoming book upend the President's glide path toward a speedy acquittal? CNN political director David Chalian discusses the state of play on Capitol Hill with CNN Politics congressional reporter Clare Foran and CNN political commentator Karen Finney.
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He led the effort to impeach President Clinton, but now Ken Starr says 'like war, impeachment is hell.' Starr was one of several members of President Trump's legal team to speak at the Senate trial a day after the New York Times reported on Ambassador John Bolton's forthcoming book. According to the Times, Bolton alleges that Trump explicitly linked security assistance to Ukraine with an investigation into the Bidens. The bombshell revelation intensifies the fight over witnesses. CNN political director David Chalian unpacks the latest impeachment developments with CNN Politics congressional reporter Alex Rogers and CNN legal analyst Shan Wu.
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Now it's the President's turn. After Democratic House managers wrapped up their opening argument Friday night - at one point, calling Trump a 'dictator' - President Trump's legal team took to the Senate floor. They accused Democrats of trying to undermine both the 2016 and 2020 elections. Jay Sekulow, the president's lawyer, underscored the lack of hard evidence, claiming the impeachment charges required the ability to 'read minds.' CNN senior writer Zach Wolf analyzes the latest developments in an increasingly contentious fight.
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It's all about national security. That's the message House managers hammered home on their final day of opening arguments. Their performance has been praised - even by some Republican colleagues - but have they changed any minds? And who are they trying to convince - GOP senators or American voters? Plus, as President Trump's defense team prepares to take center stage, CNN political director David Chalian previews their strategy with CNN legal analyst Jack Quinn and CNN White House correspondent John Harwood.
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The House managers are methodically building their case. Congressman Jerry Nadler took centerstage today and focused on President Trump's alleged abuse of power. He even cited commentary from President Trump defenders like Senator Lindsey Graham and Attorney General Bill Barr. CNN national security reporter Jeremy Herb calls in to provide color on today's session. Plus, CNN political director David Chalian dissects the Democrats case with CNN legal analyst Carrie Cordero.
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President Trump is officially on trial. Lead House manager Adam Schiff began his opening argument today by emphasizing abuse of power and appealing to the Senate's 'common sense.' CNN congressional reporter Lauren Fox describes the historic scene and provides insight on the Democrats' ongoing search for four moderate Republicans to aid their quest for documents and witnesses. Plus, CNN legal analyst Shan Wu evaluates the arguments set forth by both sides with CNN political director David Chalian.
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The Senate Majority Leader is famously unflappable, but Mitch McConnell yielded to pressure from moderates within the Republican party and changed his rules resolution at the last minute. Yet Democrats remain outraged, calling McConnell's proposal a "national disgrace." Is a fair trial possible? CNN political director David Chalian gets the latest updates on the contentious debate from CNN Politics congressional reporter Alex Rogers. Plus, CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin explains how the rules will shape the proceedings.
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A new CNN poll reveals that most Americans want to hear from witnesses at the Senate trial. But will Republicans be able to resist the political pressure and rally behind President Trump's desire for a speedy acquittal? And what role will Alan Dershowtiz play on Trump's defense team? Meanwhile, Congressman Adam Schiff alleges that the intelligence community is holding up pertinent information on the Ukraine investigation because they don't want to damage the Trump administration. CNN political director David Chalian dives into the latest impeachment developments with CNN senior writer Zach Wolf and CNN political commentator Maria Cardona.
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President Trump has made some high-profile additions to his legal team - including Ken Starr, the independent counsel who oversaw the investigation that led to Bill Clinton's impeachment. But what rules will govern the trial? CNN political director David Chalian dives into the state of play with CNN reporter Haley Byrd. Plus, Sarah Wire, the chair of the Standing Committee of Correspondents, provides insight on the fight for full press access at the trial.
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It's official. For just the third time in American history, the President of the United States faces an impeachment trial in the Senate. The pomp and circumstance of the carefully choreographed day underscore its importance. Meanwhile, the fight over witnesses and documentary evidence grows as Lev Parnas provides new details about the pressure campaign to get Ukraine to investigate the Bidens. But is he credible? CNN political director David Chalian contextualizes a consequential day in the impeachment saga with CNN reporter & producer Marshall Cohen and CNN crime and justice reporter Katelyn Polantz.
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It's been a whirlwind 24 hours. Yesterday, explosive new evidence from Lev Parnas - the Ukrainian-American businessman with ties to Rudy Giuliani - suggested that the then-ambassador to Ukraine was under surveillance before she was quickly fired by the Trump administration. Last night, the Democratic presidential contenders rallied around the President's impeachment. And this morning, the House members who'll 'prosecute' the impeachment case were unveiled. CNN senior writer Zach Wolf dives into the latest developments with CNN White House correspondent Stephen Collinson and CNN legal analyst Shan Wu.
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Speaker Pelosi is finally ready to transmit the articles of impeachment. The House will vote on impeachment managers tomorrow, setting up a Senate trial next week. Will it overshadow the 2020 election? Will a Trump acquittal boost his chances at reelection? Plus, CNN political director David Chalian previews the first Democratic debate of the year with CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash.
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The impeachment drama is about to enter a new phase: the Senate trial. But the fight over what rules will govern the proceedings continues. The White House now wants to preserve the option of moving to swiftly dismiss the charges against President Donald Trump after opening arguments. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is working to keep his conference unified. CNN political director David Chalian and CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny also delve into the 2020 race as tensions emerge between Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
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After a contentious standoff, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi finally signaled that she will transmit the articles of impeachment, which will likely trigger the Senate trial next week. What did the Democrats gain with their delay? CNN political director David Chalian and CNN national security reporter Jeremy Herb discuss the mood among moderate GOP Senators. Plus, CNN political commentator Karen Finney - who worked in the Clinton administration during the last presidential impeachment - compares and contrasts the then and now.
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The Speaker of the House is taking her time. Despite pressure to transmit the articles of impeachment, Nancy Pelosi announced that she'll act "soon" when she's "ready." Meanwhile, President Trump is contemplating who should defend him at the Senate trial. Plus, what potential witness might be the most damaging to the president? CNN political director David Chalian unpacks a day of consequential developments with CNN Politics congressional reporter Alex Rogers and CNN national security & legal analyst Susan Hennessey.
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They're both political heavyweights and neither seem prepared to budge. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi continues to hold on to the articles of impeachment, while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to commit to witnesses at the trial. Who's winning the waiting game? Plus, might new information emerge that damages President Trump's defense? CNN political director David Chalian analyzes the political back-and-forth with CNN reporter & producer Marshall Cohen and CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin.
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The Senate majority leader is unflappable. Despite pressure stemming from both John Bolton's willingness to testify and constant criticism from Democratic leaders, Mitch McConnell is confident he can start the impeachment trial without committing to witnesses. Plus, will Senators from either party cross party lines when it comes to setting the trial rules? CNN political director David Chalian examines what the Senate trial will look like with CNN Chief National Correspondent John King and CNN Legal Analyst Ross Garber.
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Ambassador John Bolton shocked the world today. The former National Security Advisor, who reportedly described the Trump administration's efforts to pressure Ukraine as a 'drug deal,' announced that he was willing to testify at the upcoming Senate trial if he's subpoenaed. What might he reveal? And why is he speaking out now? Plus, will the GOP outmaneuver Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she continues to refuse to transmit the articles of impeachment? CNN political director David Chalian dives into the latest headlines with CNN senior writer Zach Wolf and CNN political commentator Alice Stewart.
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Two major political dramas are overlapping - the impeachment of President Trump and the 2020 presidential race. How do these two historic events impact each other? How will the Senate trial affect the individual Democratic candidates as they gear up for the primaries and caucuses? And which party will leverage impeachment most effectively in order to drive voters to the polls? CNN political director David Chalian and CNN political reporter Dan Merica delve into political consequences of an impeachment amidst a primary election.
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President Donald Trump made history when he became just the third U.S. president to be impeached by the House of Representatives. This week, CNN political director David Chalian and CNN senior writer Zach Wolf revisit the dramatic moments that led up to this consequential event, providing important context and analysis along the way.
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The July 25th phone call between Presidents Trump and Zelensky is one of the most scrutinized events in American history. Yet, new details about that day are emerging. Should Democrats have waited to learn more before proceeding with impeachment? Plus, will impeachment galvanize Trump supporters? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf discusses the latest developments with CNN reporter and producer Marshall Cohen and CNN political analyst Sarah Isgur. Subscribe to Zach's impeachment newsletter at cnn.com/impeachment.
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Impeachment has become a waiting game, as both parties maneuver to shape the Senate trial, testing President Trump's patience. Meanwhile, candidates at the Democratic presidential debate tried to move past the effort to remove President Trump from office. But will their early advocacy for impeachment help or hurt them at the polls? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf makes sense of the road ahead with CNN reporter & producer Marshall Cohen and CNN political analyst Seung Min Kim. Subscribe to Zach's impeachment newsletter at cnn.com/impeachment.
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An unpredictable president has been impeached. Now what? Leaders in both parties are fighting over the details of the Senate trial. When will it happen? Will there be witnesses? And a day after President Trump lashed out at a deceased congressman and his widow, it's clear that he's capable of anything. Plus, CNN political director David Chalian previews tonight's Democratic debate with CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny and CNN political correspondent Abby Phillip.
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History will remember today as the day President Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives. CNN political director David Chalian sits down with legendary political consultant Bob Shrum - who was a senior advisor to both Al Gore's and John Kerry's presidential bids - to discuss the political fallout of impeachment and how it impacts the 2020 race. Plus, CNN political analyst Laura Barrón-Lopez explains how voters are reacting to the effort to remove Trump from office.
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On the eve of Trump's inevitable impeachment, Senators Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer traded insults on Capitol Hill. McConnell said the Democrats have built a 'sloppy' case. Schumer claimed President Trump and his defenders are hiding the truth because they're afraid. Will either side change the hearts and minds of American voters? Meanwhile, moderates in both parties are feeling the heat. CNN political director David Chalian previews the upcoming Senate trial - and its potential political fallout - with CNN political correspondent Abby Philip and CNN political analyst Molly Ball.
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The president is about to be impeached, yet somehow it's anticlimactic. Still, major questions remain about the inevitable Senate trial. In particular, will there be witnesses? Will we hear from John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney? And is the entire saga finally weighing on Trump? CNN political director David Chalian previews a historic week with CNN senior writer Zach Wolf and CNN White House reporter Sarah Westwood.
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For just the fourth time in American history, a president will face articles of impeachment. But as Republicans continue to move in lockstep with President Trump, will Democrats stay unified? Plus, what role will the courts play in the impeachment proceedings? CNN political director David Chalian examines the road ahead with CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash and CNN crime and justice reporter Katelyn Polantz.
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Another day, another step closer to impeachment as the House Judiciary Committee debated the specific charges formally cast against President Trump. Republicans tried to muddy the waters by bringing up allegations of corruption against the Bidens. Democrats, meanwhile, asked Republicans to disavow President Trump's behavior, if not the man himself. But President Trump and the GOP remain in lockstep, suggesting he'll inevitably be acquitted. Will the impeachment saga ultimately benefit him? CNN political director David Chalian dives into the latest developments with CNN producer & reporter Marshall Cohen and CNN political analyst April Ryan.
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President Trump claims he's not intimidated by the charges against him, calling them "impeachment-lite." But does the narrow scope of the impeachment articles unveiled yesterday give political cover to the thirty-one House Democrats from districts that Trump won in 2016? Plus, the intense partisan divide in Washington subsumes the Inspector General's report about the investigation into Trump's campaign. CNN political director David Chalian is joined by CNN senior Washington correspondent Joe Johns and CNN political commentator Alice Stewart. They compare and contrast the current impeachment saga with the Clinton proceedings twenty-one years ago.
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For just the fourth time in American history, the President faces articles of impeachment. Democrats claim President Trump committed two 'high crimes and misdemeanors' - abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. But did they pull their punches in order to protect center-left members of their caucus in swing districts? Plus, did the FBI director undercut one of the GOP's main defenses of the President? CNN political director David Chalian unpacks a historic day with CNN reporter & producer Marshall Cohen and CNN legal analyst Shan Wu.
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In a rowdy televised hearing, Democrats laid out a detailed case against the President. They focused on four areas of misconduct including abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Republicans aggressively pushed back by attacking the investigators. Meanwhile, Senator Ted Cruz became the latest GOP official to promote the conspiracy theory that Ukraine meddled in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. CNN political director David Chalian evaluates the strength of the Democrats' argument- and the GOP defense - with CNN senior writer Zach Wolf and CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin.
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Nancy Pelosi is having a moment. The Speaker of the House has deftly guided her party through the inquiry, but now her caucus faces a massive decision: should the articles of impeachment include a charge related to the Mueller investigation? Plus, how is the White House and GOP preparing for the Senate trial? CNN political director David Chalian reads the political tea leaves with CNN chief political analyst Gloria Borger and CNN political analyst Rachael Bade.
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There's no turning back now. Speaker Nancy Pelosi instructed her House colleagues to draft articles of impeachment. What will those articles look like? Will obstruction of justice related to the Mueller investigation play a role? Plus, Pelosi has a heated exchange with a reporter about whether or not she hates President Trump. CNN political director David Chalian previews the consequential days ahead with CNN senior political reporter Nia-Malika Henderson and CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin.
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The impeachment inquiry has moved to a new venue: the House Judiciary Committee. Today, four legal scholars - including a Republican witness - provided historical context and explained the intentions of the Founding Fathers when they enshrined impeachment in the Constitution. Meanwhile, Democrats seemed poised to include obstruction charges in the case against President Trump. CNN political director David Chalian dissects today's hearing with CNN reporter Michael Warren and CNN political commentator Mary Katharine Ham.
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There's "overwhelming" evidence of President Trump's misconduct, according to the impeachment report released today by the House Intelligence Committee. While the report paints a damning portrait of the president, none of the facts are new. Are Democrats making a mistake by failing to force testimony from additional witnesses like John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney? Plus, are Democrats pursuing a moral victory at the expense of their political fortunes? CNN political director David Chalian dives into the impeachment news of the day with CNN national security analyst Sam Vinograd and the host of 'SE Cupp Unfiltered,' S.E. Cupp.
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December marks the potential beginning of the end for the impeachment inquiry. With a self-imposed deadline looming, Democrats are likely preparing to draft articles of impeachment. Yet the White House is still resistant to participation. And why won't Republicans stop talking about the debunked theory that Ukraine meddled in the 2016 election? CNN political director David Chalian looks ahead at the next few weeks in impeachment with CNN senior writer and publisher of the Impeachment Watch newsletter Zach Wolf and impeachment expert and national security analyst at The Washington Post, Shane Harris.
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The courts have weighed in on the impeachment inquiry. A federal judge sided with Congressional Democrats, asserting that the White House can't block the testimony of Don McGhan. What are the other implications of the historic decision? Plus, why does a debunked conspiracy theory keep coming up? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf guest hosts and previews the next stage of the impeachment inquiry with CNN reporters Katelyn Polantz and Marshall Cohen.
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It seems that every politician in Washington has their mind made up on impeachment. Republicans continue to support Trump. Democrats are eager to wrap up the inquiry as soon as possible. In the end, what's the impact? Plus, should Democrats wait for testimony from key figures like John Bolton? And what does a new Washington Post report reveal about the White House's attempt to justify the suspension of aid to Ukraine? CNN senior writer Zachary Wolf guest hosts and dives into the latest impeachment developments with CNN White House reporter Stephen Collinson and CNN political analyst Margaret Talev.
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Democrats have essentially rested their case to the American people that President Trump should be impeached. Will it change any minds among Republicans in the House or Senate? And how is President Trump handling all this? Zachary Wolf, senior writer and publisher of the Impeachment Watch Newsletter, discusses the "never Trumpers" rhetoric the President is pushing with CNN reporter and producer Marshall Cohen. Lisa Moncao, CNN senior national security analyst, also joins the conversation to offer her perspective, as a former federal prosecutor, about the case being built.
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The damning testimony continues as two new witnesses - both foreign policy professionals - appeared before the House Intelligence Committee today. Dr. Fiona Hill warned the House members that some of them were inexplicably believing a "fictional narrative" about 2016 election interference by Ukraine. David Holmes, meanwhile, provided colorful details about Gordon Sondland's phone call with President Trump. CNN national security analyst Sam Vinograd guest hosts and gets a prosecutor's perspective on the last few days from CNN legal analyst Elie Honig. Plus, CNN senior reporter Vicky Ward explains how Rudy Giuliani and his associates were able to hijack US foreign policy.
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Gordon Sondland didn't just drop a bombshell, he unleashed an artillery. In testimony that might change the dynamic of the impeachment inquiry, the Ambassador to the European Union confirmed the existence of a quid pro quo, linked President Trump to the effort to pressure Ukraine, and pointed a finger at senior administration officials like Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Vice President Mike Pence. CNN national security analyst Sam Vinograd guest hosts and unpacks a historic day on Capitol Hill with CNN senior political analyst John Avlon. Plus, CNN presidential historian Tim Naftali explains how today's revelations compare to the Watergate saga and why Republicans might finally turn on Trump.
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Lt. Col. Vindman says he never thought he'd have to testify in front of Congress. But he was the center of attention on Tuesday as he described the Trump-Zelensky phone call as "inappropriate" and "improper." He added "I couldn't believe what I was hearing." His emotional testimony - including a reassurance to his Dad that he was safe from retribution - highlighted a revelatory day as three other witnesses appeared in public hearings. Zachary Wolf, senior writer and publisher of the Impeachment Watch Newsletter, guests hosts and makes sense of a consequential day with CNN national security reporter Kylie Atwood and CNN political and national security analyst David Sanger.
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It's going to be a crazy week. Key government officials - including several national security experts who listened in on the controversial July 25th Trump-Zelensky call - are set to testify in public. But the most anticipated witness is Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland. Will he directly implicate the President in the pressure campaign at the heart of the inquiry? Plus, the House is investigating whether Trump lied to Robert Mueller. How does that impact impeachment proceedings? Zachary Wolf, senior writer and publisher of the Impeachment Watch Newsletter, guests hosts and previews the wild week ahead with CNN Senior National Correspondent Alex Marquardt and CNN Legal Analyst Michael Zeldin.
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She says she spent her career fighting corruption - only to be pushed out of office amid allegations of it. Today, former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified before Congress and described a corrupt effort to push her out of office and derail longstanding US policy. What message does her dismissal send the world? And was Russia the beneficiary of the Trump administration's Ukraine dealings? CNN national security analyst Sam Vinograd is our guest host and breaks down today's historic testimony with CNN senior reporter Vicky Ward and CNN global affairs analyst Max Boot.
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Democrats think they wounded President Trump, but they've thought that before. In an era of political bubbles and fragmented media, yesterday's seemingly damning testimony might not have moved the needle at all. Plus, is the case for impeachment weakened by its reliance on hearsay? And does Rudy Giuliani have a Trump card to play? CNN political director David Chalian dives into these questions and more with CNN White House reporter Stephen Collinson and CNN political commentator Matt Lewis.
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It's a historic day. Two career diplomats told a sordid tale of "crazy" policy decisions, a quest for "political dirt," and an overheard conversation between President Trump and a political appointee. But as they painted a damning portrait of the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine, the GOP tried to shift the attention to the Bidens. CNN political director David Chalian breaks down the first day of public testimony with CNN political analyst Molly Ball and CNN legal and national security analyst Carrie Cordero.
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A historic political drama is set to make its television debut. Two key witnesses are scheduled to testify in public tomorrow, marking a turning point in the impeachment inquiry. Will their stories move the needle? Plus, new details emerge on how the GOP plans to defend the President. But will Trump play along? CNN political director David Chalian sets the stage for a monumental day with CNN reporter and producer Marshall Cohen and CNN Legal Analyst Ross Garber.
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Open hearings are about to begin, marking what may be the most important week of the Trump presidency. But what does the impeachment inquiry mean for 2020, and for Americans living outside of Washington? CNN senior writer and publisher of the Impeachment Watch newsletter, Zachary Wolf, breaks down what's to come in the week ahead with CNN Senior Washington Correspondent Jeff Zeleny. Meanwhile, Washington Bureau Chief of the Associated Press and CNN political analyst Julie Pace weighs in with what exactly Democrats will try to accomplish with these hearings.
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The testimony is crystal clear. Trump's Russia adviser was "shocked" by the phone call at the center of the controversy. His Ukraine expert said there was "no ambiguity" about the quid pro quo. Attention now shifts to Mick Mulvaney and Rudy Giuliani, who are both implicated at the center of it all. Meanwhile, Trump tries to distance himself from another damning witness. CNN political director David Chalian dives into the week's final set of transcripts with CNN political correspondent Abby Philip. Plus, Pulitzer Prize winner Mark Mazzetti, a New York Times investigative correspondent and a CNN contributor, provides revelatory details about Giuliani's "shadow foreign policy."
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Trump and his GOP defenders want answers. They want the whistleblower to testify. They want Joe Biden to appear before Congress. The President even reportedly asked Bill Barr to declare that no laws had been broken during the controversial Ukraine call. Will we hear from any of these consequential figures? And what about John Bolton? Meanwhile, Vice President Pence is in the spotlight as one of his aides testifies. CNN political director David Chalian parses through the latest impeachment developments with CNN national security reporter Jeremy Herb. Former National Security Council staffer Samantha Vinograd explains the inner dynamics of her former employer.
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The impeachment inquiry is getting more transparent. Congressman Adam Schiff said the public will hear directly from key witnesses starting next week. And today, his committee released the transcript of diplomat Bill Taylor's revelatory testimony. Meanwhile, Democrats won key elections in Kentucky and Virginia - does that threaten GOP support of the president? CNN political director David Chalian gauges the political winds with CNN political analyst Amanda Carpenter. Plus, CNN reporter Daniel Dale fact-checks Trump's shifting impeachment defense.
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The President's friends might wind up hurting him. In freshly released transcripts, diplomat Kurt Volker and Ambassador Gordon Sondland - a former Trump donor - paint a damning picture of the Trump administration's Ukraine dealings. At the center of it all is Rudy Giuliani and his efforts to get dirt on the Bidens. Meanwhile, Senator Rand Paul wants the media to reveal the identity of the whistleblower and Trump shows no signs of backing down. CNN political director David Chalian discusses the electoral implications with CNN chief political analyst Gloria Borger and CNN White House reporter Maegan Vazquez.
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Key witnesses blew off their scheduled testimony today, but Democrats filled the void by releasing transcripts of their depositions with former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch and former senior diplomat Michael McKinley. Among the many revelations is the bizarre involvement of Sean Hannity in getting Yovanovitch fired. Meanwhile, Kellyanne Conway dodges a clear question on quid pro quo, and President Trump defies whistleblower protections. CNN political director David Chalian previews the week ahead with Zachary Wolf, the senior writer behind the Impeachment Watch newsletter, and CNN legal analyst Shan Wu.
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