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First, Senators race to find an immigration compromise before Christmas. Aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance while Republicans refuse to approve more aid without tighter immigration restrictions amid a surge of migrants at the southern border. Then, Trump is on the campaign trail where his anti-immigration views and praise for dictators once again is becoming an issue. Plus, an abortion case in Texas hits a nerve. Major court cases inject abortion politics. Can Republicans coalesce behind a coherent message regarding the topic? Finally, Manu talks to the newly minted leader of the House freedom caucus, Rep. Bob Good, as a hardline group gears up for more challenges to Speaker Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Barack Obama and Joe Biden are teaming up again to promote one of their biggest accomplishments. We have details on their rare White House reunion and whether the former president can help the current one get reelected. Plus: The US and Israel are no longer in lock step on how to prosecute the war against Hamas terrorists. And: Republican candidates have one month left to make their case to Iowa voters. Nikki Haley just agreed that the CNN debate stage will be one of her final stops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The headline above is how President Biden is describing House republicans' impeachment inquiry. Republicans say they are just following the evidence, though so far, they haven't produced it. Plus: Donald trump is celebrating after a judge hit pause on the election subversion case against him while appeals play out. It means his scheduled March trial could be delayed potentially for months. And: More signs of an economy that's actually in pretty good shape. Stocks are at record highs. Inflation is down. Economists think the worst might be behind us. The big question is how voters see it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show comes to you live from New Hampshire, where Governor Chris Sununu is going all in on Nikki Haley weeks before his state's pivotal primary here. It's an endorsement every challenger to Donald Trump wanted. The big question now: Can it help Haley overcome Trump's commanding lead - not just in New Hampshire but in every early voting state? Dana speaks with both Haley and Sununu about this important development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Volodymyr Zelensky just left Capitol Hill after meeting with the entire Senate. The Ukraine president is trying desperately to secure the critical funding his country needs to defend itself against Russia, but time is running out. Our coverage begins with CNN's Manu Raju on Capitol Hill. He's followed by Nick Paton Walsh in Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: New CNN polls out today show President Biden trailing Donald Trump in critical battleground states, places that Biden won in the last election and needs to win again. Plus: With just five weeks until the first votes are cast, Republican presidential hopefuls are stepping up their attacks as a new poll in Iowa shows Donald Trump's lead is only getting bigger. And: Following the resignation of the president of the University of Pennsylvania, calls are increasing for Harvard's president to resign as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Nikki Haley takes advantage of fresh momentum, but does she have the time and strategy in place to overcome the clear frontrunner, Donald Trump? Next, House Republicans find their narrow majority getting even narrower amidst the resignation of US Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Will this discourse open old wounds? Then, House Republicans prepare to turn up the heat on President Biden as his son faces more federal charges. Plus, President Joe Biden struggles to hold his coalition together. Biden tries to convince skeptics that the alternative is worse. Finally, what does the Government really know about UFOs? Some members of congress are trying to shed light on the Government's UFO secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Sex clubs, escorts, and a rented Lamborghini. That's what prosecutors say the president's son spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on instead of paying his taxes. His lawyers and his father's campaign say this is all about politics. Plus: Donald Trump is preparing to testify in his civil fraud trial. Why does he keep choosing the courthouse over the campaign trail? And: The president of Harvard is apologizing for failing to say calls for the genocide of Jews is harassment. Why is it so hard for so many to call out Jew hate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki Haley was the target of attacks from the men around her on the debate stage last night in Alabama. She says they are just jealous as she collects new endorsements and climbs in polls. But she is still 20 or 30 points behind Donald Trump, who was once again a debate no-show. How did the former president make out? Jeff Zeleny is still in Tuscaloosa, and he kicks off our extensive analysis of the debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, we're standing by for President Biden to speak on the dire situation in Congress if it fails to approve more money for Ukraine. An agreement on Capitol Hill is looking quite grim right now as the White House is already warning about the dangerous stakes for the US. Priscilla Alvarez starts our in-depth coverage. Also on today's show: The results of a brand-new CNN poll on Joe Biden's approval ratings. Hint: They're not good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The stage is set for the fourth GOP presidential debate, with four candidates taking the stage - minus (again) the front-runner. Get ready for some fireworks between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley but will either take on Donald Trump? Plus: Ukraine President Zelensky is preparing to make a direct plea to US senators for more money. With just days left to act and the world watching, will they say yes? And: The leaders of three of the country's most elite universities are on Capitol Hill right now answering questions about the terrifying rise of antisemitism. What can be done to stop it now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The first test of the 2024 presidential election is just six weeks away. Will the crucial caucuses propel a Trump challenger towards the nomination, or push him to a second term? Plus: As Israeli forces expand their fight against Hamas, we're learning even more of the gruesome, terrifying details of the way Hamas terrorists savagely raped women on October 7 before killing them. And: "A destroyer of democracy." That's what Donald Trump is calling Joe Biden. The president's campaign calls the attack is a "distraction" the American people will see right through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, as fighting picks up in Gaza, the US ramps up their warnings to Israel. Democrats call for a shift, but can President Biden contain the Political fallout? Our panel will discuss. Then, as Donald Trump faces legal trouble, Presidential Candidates descend on Iowa. But is it too little too late? And, the speaker of the House struggles to keep Republican hard-liners happy. Can the speaker overcome the chaos? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The House votes to kick George Santos out of Congress. His response to the historic move: "To hell with this place." Plus: Airstrikes, combat and bloodshed as the Israel-Hamas pause collapses. What can we expect next? And: We remember Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman Supreme Court justice, who died today at the age of 93. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on the ground in Israel right now trying to extend the pause as both Israel and Hamas say they are gearing up to resume combat at a moment's notice. Plus: George Santos is describing tomorrow's vote to kick him out of Congress as "bullying" and "theater." Will his fellow Republicans keep him in his seat so they can keep their majority? And: What did Kevin McCarthy allegedly tell Donald Trump after the former president refused to condemn the push to oust him as speaker? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Negotiators are racing to try to extend the temporary truce between Israel and Hamas. The current deal will expire in a matter of hours. A top official tells CNN he's hopeful they will be able to continue this pause. It comes as we are standing by for Hamas to release the final group of hostages as part of the current deal. CNN is covering this fast-moving story from all angles. We begin today with Wolf Blitzer live from Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show was preempted by a CNN Special Report: The Memorial Service of First Lady Rosalynn Carter. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and Showcasts at cnn.com/audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, Qatar has just announced an agreement to extend the Israel/Hamas truce for another two days. We're still waiting to hear from the Israeli government. It is also unclear when the hostages who were expected to be released today will make it out of Gaza. CNN is all over the region covering this fast-moving story, including Wolf Blitzer, who joins Dan Bash from Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's Inside Politics was preempted by CNN's live coverage of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. If you haven’t already, please check out CNN’s other podcasts and Showcasts at cnn.com/audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show was preempted by CNN's live coverage of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 hours from now, a long-hoped for truce will take effect in the Israel-Hamas war. It is scheduled to last for only four days, but in that time, Hamas has promised to release 50 hostages and Israel is going to release 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow more aid into Gaza. Becky Anderson walks us through the outlines of the deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 hours from now, we're expecting the first of dozens of Hamas hostages, who've been captive since October 7, to walk free out of Gaza. In exchange, Israel agrees to pause its assault on Gaza for four days, release 150 Palestinians from Israeli prisons, and allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza. That could include hundreds of trucks carrying fuel and supplies. For families of the missing, the past 46 days have been unbearable. These next few hours will be just as intense as they wait to find out whether their relatives will be among those freed. CNN is covering this story from all angles, and today's show begins with a report from Oren Liebermann in Tel Aviv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, Israel's war cabinet is meeting on a deal with Hamas to free about 50 of the 237 people being held captive. It's been 45 days since over 1,000 hostages -- mostly innocent civilians -- were taken by Hamas on the Jewish sabbath. "We're now very close," President Biden said, adding, "Nothing is done until it's done. And we have more to say. But things are looking good." Our coverage begins with MJ Lee at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First; Negotiators say they're nearing a deal to release some of the 237 people being held captive by Hamas terrorists. Plus: President Biden turns 81 today but the White House is keeping it low key, hoping to minimize concerns about his age as he fights for reelection. And: Tributes to Rosalynn Carter are pouring in following the former First lady's death at the age of 96. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, Donald Trump tries to finish off his GOP rivals but with Nikki Haley surging in the polls, is there still time to take him down? Next, Israel may be on the verge of a deal with Hamas to release some of the hostages in exchange for a brief pause in the conflict. Then, President Joe Biden says he's heartbroken by civilian deaths in Gaza, but that it's still not time for a ceasefire. Will this handling of the Israel-Hamas war turn Democrats against Biden? If so, how much will it hurt his election campaign? And, the new Republican speaker Mike Johnson grapples with a house in disarray. What can the GOP majority get done? Our panel is here to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: New CNN reporting about the Biden reelection campaign strategy, as they prepare for the probability of another race against Donald Trump. Plus: George Santos' days on Capitol Hill may be numbered. A growing number of fellow Republicans say they are ready to expel him. And: The IDF says it has proof that Hamas was operating underneath a hospital complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: A brand new CNN poll reveals the shifting sands of the 2024 race and the critical battleground state of New Hampshire. One candidate has surged to second while another has plummeted into the single digits. Plus: A damning new report from the House Ethics Committee says there's substantial evidence that George Santos stole from his own campaign, among other things. How long can the embattled congressman hold on to his seat? And: "Trust but verify." That's how President Biden is describing his approach to Xi Jinping. But he also called the Chinese president a "dictator." Can the two superpowers still play nice? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Israeli forces raid Gaza's largest hospital, conducting what they say is a precise and targeted operation against Hamas. Plus: Biden and Xi meet in a critical summit. What can the two leaders accomplish with tensions incredibly high? And: Capital fight club? Dana speaks with a lawmaker who almost came to blows with a witness right in the middle of a Senate hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just before today's show began, President Biden said a deal to free the more than 200 hostages held by Hamas is "going to happen." This comes as an official familiar with the talks tells CNN that Israel and Hamas are moving closer to a deal. Our reporting begins with MJ Lee. Also on today's show: Did former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy really shove one of the GOP reps who voted to get rid of him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Donald Trump Jr. testifies for the defense in the New York civil fraud trial, describing his father as an "artist with real estate who sees things that other people don't." Plus: Senator Tim Scott calls it quits, putting an end to his 2024 presidential campaign. Which of the seven remaining candidates will his voters go to? Or his donors? And: Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to answer questions about whether he bears any blame for the Hamas attack inside Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Democrats celebrate decisive wins in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky. But what do the results really tell us about Joe Biden's path to re-election? And what lessons will Republicans take from their disappointing night? Plus: Manchin out. He’s shaken up the senate map, will he shake up the presidential race next? And: Kevin McCarthy unloads. The Former House Speaker lashes out for those that ousted him. Is he out for revenge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Joe Manchin says he's retiring from the Senate, leaving a blue seat open in a very red state. Is he planning to run for president? Plus: We bring you exclusive reporting on who saw what at Mar-a-Lago. How worried should Donald Trump be about what his employees say on the stand? And: Yet another deadline looms before a government shutdown. What's new House Speaker Mike Johnson going to do about it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The White House says Israel has agreed to stop its attacks on Hamas for four hours every day to allow aid to get in and civilians to get out of Gaza. Plus: Five Republican candidates make their case to voters on the debate stage. Can anyone breakthrough? And: In a CNN exclusive, Kevin McCarthy speaks out on the eight Republicans responsible for removing him as speaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: It was a big night for Democrats in Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia last night. The clear message from voters: abortion rights still matter. But will that be enough to power President Biden to reelection a year from now? Plus: It's debate night in Miami as five Republican candidates take the stage tonight, absent - once again - the frontrunner. So, is tonight's faceoff really just a race for second? And: We bring you new reporting on the Democratic divide over Israel. Hear what some Jewish Democrats are saying about members of their own party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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First: Raju heads a panel with CNN’s Melanie Zanona, Daniel Strauss, Isaac Dovere and Seun Min Kim of the Associated Press to discuss the battleground state polls released by the New York Times which show that President Joe Biden is struggling against former President Donald Trump, who leads him in 5 of 6 swing states. Plus: United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has spent the weekend in the Israel/Gaza region trying to thread the needle between Israel’s right to defend itself, and growing calls for a ceasefire to stop the suffering in Gaza. We look at the latest. And: Manu interviews Republican Senator George Santos who speaks about his political future after surviving an expulsion vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Iran-backed Hezbollah warns clashes at the Israel-Lebanon border have a "realistic" possibility of escalating into a broader Middle East conflict. Plus: President Biden is under pressure from his own party over Israel's response to the brutal Hamas attack, as 13 Senate Democrats are now pushing for a humanitarian pause in Gaza. And: In a CNN exclusive, Republican congressman George Santos speaks out on the criminal charges he's facing and why he still thinks he has a shot at reelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Hundreds of Americans are waiting at the Rafah crossing hoping to get out of Gaza as soon as today. This, as Israeli forces are fighting face-to-face battles with Hamas and pushing into Gaza city. Plus: President Biden is calling for a pause to get hostages out and aid in. That new public posture comes as political pressure increases on the president from within his own party. And: GOP senators slam Tommy Tuberville for hours on the senate floor for continuing to hold up hundreds of military promotions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Another massive blast rocks that refugee camp in Gaza. New video shows catastrophic damage as people dig through the rubble searching for bodies. We don't know yet who is responsible. Plus: In a huge deal brokered by Qatar, civilians are now leaving Gaza for the first time since Hamas attacked Israel. Hundreds are waiting to move through the crucial Rafah border crossing. And: Mike Johnson's first full week as House Speaker starts with his own battle to unbundle the Israel and Ukraine aid. Why is he doing that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: As Israeli ground troops push deeper into Gaza, we're learning gripping new details how its forces rescued an IDF soldier. Plus: the FBI director issues a stark warning that the war in the Middle East may inspire extremists in the US to carry out more attacks against Americans. And: A brand new CNN poll reveals the state of the 2024 presidential race in a crucial primary state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Israeli troops push deeper into Gaza as the ground assault intensifies. They say they've killed dozens of terrorists who were barricaded in tunnels and buildings, but what does this mean for the more than 230 people believed to be held hostage by Hamas? Plus: A mob at a Russian airport storms the tarmac searching for Israelis on a flight arriving from Tel Aviv. This chilling incident occurs as antisemitic incidents surge globally, including right here in the United States. And: Mike Pence drops out of the 2024 race as a new poll shows Trump more than doubling the support of his nearest rival in Iowa, Nikki Haley is gaining ground, but can she or anyone else catch up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Israel at war. Artillery fire has begun between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah at the border of northern Israel. Could this be the start of a ground invasion? Join us on the front lines as we attempt to navigate this rapidly evolving conflict. Plus: Mike Pence has decided to suspend his campaign for Presidency as he exits the 2024 Republican primary field. He states that "it is not my time". He's the first major candidate to end his campaign. Will a shrinking field benefit someone else to emerge as a true Trump alternative? And: There is a new House Speaker - Mike Johnson. House Republicans have finally picked someone to lead them, but just who is this little-known Louisiana Congressman? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Residents are still gripped with fear as the manhunt for Robert Card, the man suspected of killing 18 people in Maine, expands. Officials say they're now using divers to search the river close to where the killer's vehicle was found, but are they any closer to finding the armed and dangerous suspect? Plus: Sources tell CNN there's been significant progress on negotiations to release hostages kidnapped by Hamas. However, that optimism was shattered by signs Israel's bombardment of Gaza is intensifying. And: The 2024 presidential field just got bigger, but this time it's another Democrat jumping in. Congressman Dean Phillips says President Biden is doing a spectacular job. So why is he trying to take his place? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A manhunt is under way after mass shootings in Lewiston Maine. State officials say at least 18 are dead -- all from gunshot wounds -- and 13 others are injured, with at least three in critical condition. Police say the shooter is a 40-year-old, military-trained firearms instructor who was recently committed to a mental health facility. He's still at large and considered armed and dangerous, and people in multiple cities are being told to shelter in place and lock their doors. Our extensive coverage begins with CNN's Shimon Prokupecz. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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“I went through hell”. That's how one of the two elderly hostages released by Hamas yesterday describes what she endured after being kidnapped and held in tunnels inside Gaza for two weeks. Jake Tapper joins live from Tel Aviv with more on this harrowing story. Plus, sources tell CNN that the timing of a ground invasion against Hamas remains fluid as talks continue to get more hostages out, giving new hope to families. CNN speaks with the son of an Israeli hostage taken by Hamas. And, in breaking news, House GOP members pick a new Speaker nominee, but can Rep. Tom Emmer get the 217 votes he needs? Also, former Trump campaign lawyer Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in the Georgia election interference case. For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli forces are ramping up air strikes in response to Hamas' terrorist attack just over two weeks ago. The IDF says 320 "terror targets" were struck in Gaza overnight, including tunnels and operational command centers used by Hamas. New video from Gaza City shows streets reduced to rubble. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, sources tell CNN the White House is pushing Israel for a pause on any ground incursion, a move they hope will allow time to get much-needed aid to Gaza and more hostages freed. Our extensive coverage of the war begins with Jake Tapper in Tel Aviv. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Republican turmoil continues to deepen as there is still no quick solution to the crisis that they caused. Congress is still searching for a House speaker as it enters its fourth week still broken and unable to govern. Plus: Humanitarian aid trucks cross the Gaza border as desperation grows while an Israeli airstrike escalates alarm about an all-consuming Middle East war. And: President Joe Biden's allies see Israel's war as a chance to remind the country why they believe he should have four more years while two lawyers flip in Georgia election case, throwing a wrench in Trump's campaign. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We entered today expecting a third vote in Jim Jordan's effort to succeed Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. However, moments before the show began, the vote was scrapped. Now what? Plus: A prime-time test for Joe Biden. The president will make an address tonight to lay out the stakes for American support for two democracies under siege: Israel and Ukraine. And: Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty in the Georgia election subversion case and agrees to testify against others, including the former president. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices