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Supreme Court Risks Reshaping Elections with Murky Rulings

The Supreme Court on Monday said that President Trump could begin carrying out parts of an executive order intended to restrict mail voting, but additional legal challenges could hinder implementation of his plan before the November midterm election. Learn more about your ad choi ... Show More

47m 20s

Aug 22

Trump Goes All-in on Risky Midterm Picks in High-Stakes Races

President Trump goes to bat for his embattled Senate pick Darline Graham in South Carolina. Plus, the Pentagon fires top members of the “Stars and Stripes” military newspaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Aug 21

Not Even War Heroes May Be Safe from Trump’s Branding Spree

A CNN exclusive on the Navy apparently reconsidering naming a carrier set to honor a Black war hero. Plus, President Trump buries the hatchet with Michael Cohen. So, what’s in it for both of them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47m 48s

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. Pl ... Show More

39m 2s

Jan 2022

McCarthy Won’t Cooperate with Jan. 6 Probe

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is now the third Republican lawmaker the select committee wants to talk to about January 6th. CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why the committee wants to hear from him and why his unwillingness to cooperate today doesn’t ma ... Show More

8m 17s

Sep 2019

3 House Committees Now Threatening Subpoenas After Pres. Trump Admits Talking To Ukraine About Biden, As Democrats Call Whistleblower Complaint "Tipping Point" For Impeaching Pres. Trump

3 Committees Threaten Subpoenas, Dem Schumer Calls For Hearings "To Determine Exactly What Prompted The Whistleblower To File This Urgent Complaint"; Senate GOP Leader Mcconnell Accuses Schumer Of Trying To "Politicize" Whistleblower Complaint Investigation; Senate GOP Leader Mcc ... Show More

41m 7s

May 2022

Jan. 6 Cmte Prepares for Public Hearings

Earlier this month, the Jan. 6th House select committee subpoenaed five members of Congress, after they refused to testify voluntarily. At least three have since objected to or contested the subpoenas. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the House members are telli ... Show More

8m 35s

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

May 2021

House Passes Bill To Form Jan.6 Commission; 175 GOP No Votes

House passes bill to form January 6 Commission; 175 GOP no votes after Trump calls it a "Democrat Trap"; 35 Republicans break with McCarthy, vote yes on January 6 Commission; CNN: New York attorney general opens criminal tax probe into Trump organization CFO; More states breaking ... Show More

46m 35s

Jan 2023

McCarthy scrambles for votes needed to win speakership

Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become House speaker comes down to the wire and a group of Republican hard liners continue to push their demands. Plus, how police tracked down a suspected killer through DNA evidence, the web, and his Hyundai Elantra in those tragic Idaho college murders. ... Show More

1h 19m

Dec 2021

Texts Show GOP Begging Meadows To Get Trump To Stop Riot

The House of Representatives is nearing a final vote in holding former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in criminal contempt of Congress. This, as newly released texts show GOP allies pleading with Meadows during the riot to have President Trump speak out and stop th ... Show More

40m 2s

Jun 2022

Justice Dept. issues subpoenas in several states as it expands its investigation into Trump’s fake elector scheme

The Justice Department issued a fresh round of subpoenas as it expands its investigation into former President Trump’s fake elector scheme. CNN Senior Justice Correspondent Evan Pérez tells Anderson Cooper who investigators subpoenaed and what they are hoping to learn. Plus, Ho ... Show More

1h 22m

Feb 2022

GOP Leadership Divided Over Jan. 6th

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 insu ... Show More

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