Republican Leaders Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy are at odds over the recent RNC censure of two GOP lawmakers. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon explains which Republicans are siding with McConnell and what they’re saying about the January 6th insurrection. With the midterms only months away, the last thing the GOP needs is an ... Show More
May 2021
Thursday, May 27, 2021: McConnell to GOP Senators: Sink the January 6th Commission Bill
Republican leader Mitch McConnell is asking fellow GOP Senators to vote against the January 6th Commission bill as a “personal favor” to him -- even as the mother of fallen Capitol Hill officer, Brian Sicknick, makes a personal appeal to 14 Republican Senators to support it.
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39m 2s
Jun 2022
Newly-Released Audio Shows McCarthey, Others In GOP Bracing For Jan 6
New audio reveals a Republican lawmaker asking for a safety plan the day before the January 6th insurrection, warning Trump supporters would go nuts. Plus, we’ll show you how much destruction an AR-15 style weapon is capable of.
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42m 15s
May 2021
McConnell joins McCarthy in GOP opposition to Jan. 6 commission; NY AG joins criminal probe into Trump organization; Biden pushes Netanyahu for a ceasefire, but Israeli PM says offensive will continue; Texas inmate set to be execute tonight for killing his great-aunt, despite family calls for cleme
Soon: House votes on commission to investigate insurrection; GOP leaders in January: McConnell said Trump “provoked” the Capitol mob, McCarthy said Trump “bears responsibility”; Trump relocates for the summer to New Jersey golf club; Rep. Jayapal calls for ceasefire & U.S. delayi ... Show More
39m 35s
Feb 2021
Trump Rebukes McConnell, GOP War Intensifies
First, David Gregory and Charlie Dent join Chris to discuss Trump's statement attacking Mitch McConnell. Then, Kaitlan Collins joins Chris to preview President Biden's first town hall of his presidency coming up on CNN. Chris wraps up the show with Rep Bennie Thompson on the laws ... Show More
44m 16s