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After a bold U.S. strike, Iran backs down. President Trump sees a major victory - but finds himself facing a crisis of credibility over his constantly-shifting justification for it. Meanwhile, Iranians take to the streets en masse to protest their government's accidental shootdown of a Ukrainian airliner. Plus, the impeachment trial approaches, as Nancy Pelosi signals she's ready to name managers and submit the articles to the Senate. And three weeks from the first votes, Iowa is a tossup. Today's panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post, and Vivian Salama of the Wall Street JournalTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News: Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells colleagues the House will send the impeachment articles the Senate next week. From vague talk of an imminent threat to a new claim Iran's terror Chief was planning attacks on several U.S. Embassies -- team Trump's shifting story and the President's past trouble with the truth raise credibility questions at a most sensitive moment. And, the economy added 145,000 new jobs in December, closing out 2019 with proof the 11-year economic expansion still has steam as we head into election year 2020. On today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Dan Balz with The Washington Post, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, Damian Paletta with The Washington Post and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times Also the program: CNN's Manu Raju and Frederik PleitgenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking news our hour as multiple U.S. officials tell CNN the U.S. increasingly believes that Iran mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian Airlines flight shortly after it took off from Tehran. That plane crash killed 176 people. The House votes today on a resolution warning President Trump he must consult Congress before any new military action against Iran. And there are rumblings from enough Senate Republicans to keep an eye on that side of the Capitol, too. Plus fresh impeachment tensions: Nancy Pelosi faces new pressure -- including from some Democrats -- to send over the House impeachment articles. Soon she says, but not without first escalating her feud with the Senate's top Republican. On today's panel: Francesca Chambers with McClatchyDC, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Paul Kane with The Washington Post, and Laura Barrón-López with POLITICO. Also, on todays program: Katie Bo Williams with Defense One CNN's Barbara Starr, Frederik Pleitgen, Mary Schiavo, and Kaitlan CollinsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump responding a short time ago to Iranian airstrikes on bases in Iraq, with a mixed message. The President spoke for just over nine minutes with his military and national security leadership behind him. On the one hand, he said there are opportunities to work with Iran. But he also announced new economic sanctions and called on Russia, China, and European allies to walk away from the Iran nuclear agreement. On today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios , Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Dan Lamothe and Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post Also, on today's program: Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Doug Silliman, plus CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Frederik Pleitgen, Sam Kiley, Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju, and Kylie AtwoodTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A top Trump administration official sheds a bit more light on the intelligence that led to the deadly drone strike on a top Iranian Military Commander. Leaders in Congress get more information in a classified briefing later today. House Speaker Pelosi summons her top deputies to meet tonight. Topping the to-do list: Deciding when to send the two articles of impeachment to the Senate, and who will present the case against the President at the trial. And 2020 candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren take on Joe Biden, battling over foreign policy and bankruptcy laws -- with 27 days left before Iowa votes. On today's panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, and Lisa Lerer with The New York Times Also on the program: CNN's Frederik Pleitgen, Kimberly Dozier, Kylie Atwood, and Rear Adm. John Kirby (Ret.)To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton issues a statement saying he's willing and ready to testify in a Senate impeachment trial -- if he's subpoenaed. Skyrocketing tension -- and threats -- between the U.S. and Iran over the targeted killing of Iran's top military commander. And the Iranian crisis injects foreign policy into the Democratic primary race, with four weeks left before the first votes are cast. Today's panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast, and The Washington Post's Rachael Bade Also on the program: CNN's Kylie Atwood, Manu Raju, Michael Zeldin, Aaron David Miller, Kaitlin Collins, Jeff Zeleny, and Ryan NoblesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A defining moment of the Trump Presidency - Iran's top general killed in a U.S. airstrike. With Iran now vowing revenge, what happens next as tensions escalate in the Mideast? Plus, less than a month until Iowa votes. Will foreign policy now take center stage in the 2020 race? And an impeachment impasse. As Congress returns from the holidays, there's still no date for President Trump's trial. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, Politico's Heather Caygle, CNN's Abby Phillip, and the Washington Post's Josh Dawsey and Dan Lamothe. Plus exclusive reporting on the ground in Tehran from CNN's Fred Pleitgen.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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Calling it quits. Julian Castro tells his supporters to keep fighting, as he officially ends his bid to become president. And the proxy battle playing out between Washington and Tehran is far from over after a violent attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Plus, Bernie Sanders is feeling flush after netting nearly $35 million in three months from grassroots donors. On today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, Sahil Kapur with Bloomberg, and Rachael Bade with The Washington Post. Also on today's program: CNN's Ryan Nobles and Arwa Damon.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apache gun-ships in the skies and tear gas in the streets, as security forces fight back protesters attacking the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. And "D" is for dollar signs, as the top Democratic presidential contenders reveal who's feeling flush with cash after the fourth quarter. Plus, Chief Justice John Roberts warns America not to take democracy for granted. This comes as he prepares to preside over the President's impeachment trial. On todays Panel: CNN's Lauren Fox, Meridith McGraw with POLITICO, Katie Rogers with The New York Times and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post On todays Program: CNN's Arwa Damon, Ryan Browne, Ryan Nobles, Alison Kosik, and Ariane de Vogue.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The U.S. military displaying a show of force after protesters attack the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. Plus, a critical fundraising deadline for presidential candidates looking to stay competitive as we enter the election year. And former Trump 2016 campaign manager Corey Lewandowski says he won't run for Senate, even though he guarantees he would win. On today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Molly Ball with Time, Francesca Chambers with McClatchy, and CNN's Phil Mattingly. Also on the show: Dan Lamothe with The Washington Post and CNN's Kim Dozier, Arwa Damon, Miguel Marquez and Jennifer Gray.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Political leaders are looking for answers after two communities suffer attacks on people of faith. Plus, the Trump administration is ramping up its actions to deter Iran while holding out for progress with North Korea. And Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg go after Joe Biden for his Iraq war vote. Will that resonate with primary voters? On today's panel: Josh Dawsey and Rachael Bade with the Washington Post, Tarini Parti with the Wall Street Journal and Heather Caygle with POLITICO. Also on the show: CNN's Brynn Gingras, Arlette Saenz, Kaitlan Collins, Ryan Browne and Phil Mattingly.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The impeachment impasse between Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell - with both sides digging in over what President Trump's Senate trial will look like, there are still no firm answers on what comes next. Plus - with five weeks left until the voting begins, will Bernie Sanders surprise us all? And the latest on the anti-Semitic stabbing attack at a Hanukkah party in a New York suburb. Phil Mattingly in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, Politico's Alex Thompson, Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post, and McClatchy's Francesca Chambers.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says "The best is yet to come", adding talk of the growing economy to his rants about impeachment. The holiday is over for the 2020 candidates -- and as they return to the trail, Democratic insiders are buzzing about Bernie Sanders steady rise. And he's the man tasked with making sure the Senate's trial is fair. We'll look at Chief Justice John Roberts' role in impeachment. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Sirius XM's Olivier Knox, Francesca Chambers with McClatchyDC, and CNN's Phil Mattingly. Also on the program: CNN's Ryan Nobles and Supreme Court Analyst Joan BiskupicTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump lashes out on Twitter as the waiting game continues for any progress toward the Senate impeachment trial. On the 2020 campaign trail, Joe Biden's supporters think he can appeal to moderates -- including disenchanted Republicans And campaigning in the 21st century means perfecting a new art: the selfie. Today's panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, CNN's Maeve Reston, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, Errin Haines with the Associated Press Also, on the program: CNN's Sarah WestwoodTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Republican Senator speaks out against the GOP leadership, saying she's "disturbed" by Senator Mitch McConnell's handling of the impeachment trial. As Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls the House impeachment vote "inspiring" -- President Trump hopes it inspires his supporters. We look at his fiery 2020 campaign push. But today, the President's message is a warm holiday wish. Today's panel: CNN's Lauren Fox, NPR's Tamara Keith and Asma Khalid, and Michael Shear with The New York Times Also on the program: CNN's Boris Sanchez, Dana Bash and Kylie AtwoodTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump takes questions at Mar-A-Lago and impeachment is unavoidable. Senator Mitch McConnell however may like what he hears. Plus, Rudy Giuliani defends his work in Ukraine, hurls insults, and says he would love to be a part of the Senate impeachment trial. We go inside his bizarre interview with New York Magazine. And finally, we look at how the issue of impeachment is playing with undecided voters in Iowa. All this and more on a special holiday edition of "Inside Politics." Manu Raju guest hosts. Our panel: CNN's Lauren Fox and Ryan Nobles, Margaret Talev with Axios, and John Bresnahan with POLITICO. Also on the program: CNN's Kristen Holmes.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The holiday week begins with a major stalemate over impeachment. And a new challenge is thrown at House Democrats today as they pursue the testimony of former White House Counsel Don McGann. It's another result of their impeachment of the president. Plus on the campaign trail, Senator Elizabeth Warren seems to have her own ghosts in the wine cave. A look at her past fundraising contradicts her attack on Pete Buttigieg. Who will come out the winner in this war of words? John King is out today, Manu Raju guest hosts. Today's panel: CNN's Sara Murray, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, and Josh Dawsey with The Washington Post. Also on the program: CNN's Kyung Lah.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump became the third President of the United States to be impeached this week. The Senate trial is expected to start early next year, once congressional leaders break an impasse over whether to call witnesses before a final vote. Plus, with six weeks until the Iowa caucuses, how did the last Democratic debate of the year turn into a fight over wine caves? Today's Panel: Axios' Margaret Talev, Rachel Bade and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post, and CNN's Maeve Reston.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President says he wants his impeachment trial right away. But he will have to wait -- and exactly how long is unclear because of a standoff between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Plus, 76% of Americans feel confident about the state of the U.S. economy. That's a nearly 20-year high -- and it's good news for any President seeking re-election. And the leading 2020 Democrats stage their final 2019 debate. On today's show: Julie Pace with Associated Press, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and Asma Khalid with NPR. Plus reporting from CNN's Jeff Zeleny.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President is impeached, and his fate now rests with the Senate. The Senate's Republican leader calls the House process rushed and unfair and says there is no way the President will be convicted and removed by from office. A stain on his legacy, typos in his tweets and anger in his words -- President Trump is lashing out. And Speaker Nancy Pelosi says House Democrats have a spring in their step the morning after the historic votes. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Michael Shear with The New York Times, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, and POLITICO's Melanie Zanona Also on the program: CNN's Manu Raju and Jeff ZelenyTo 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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The House is scheduled to vote Wednesday on two articles of impeachment -- one says President Trump abused his powers, the other says he obstructed Congress as it demanded answers about his Ukraine policy. Looking ahead to a Senate trial, Democratic leader Chuck Schumer asks for four Trump insiders to be called as witnesses. Don't bet on that happening, but it's a warning to Trump allies who have their own witness list. And don't forget the 2020 race. New polling shows Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders leading the fight for the Democratic nomination. Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal Also on the program: CNN's Manu RajuTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A crossroads moment in American politics - as the House prepares to impeach President Trump and set up an election year trial in the Senate. Plus, Washington whiplash - some big bipartisan achievements for both President Trump and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, even as Congress devolves into partisan bickering over impeachment, And Boris Johnson wins big in the United Kingdom. Is there a 2020 lesson there for Democrats caught in the middle of an identity crisis? Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times, Michael Bender of the Wall Street Journal, CNN's Manu Raju, and Laura Barrón-López.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Democrats unveil two articles of impeachment charging President Trump with abusing his power and then obstructing Congress as it investigated whether he tried to get 2020 election help from Ukraine. President Trump attacks FBI Director Christopher Wray -- for telling the truth about the DOJ Inspector General's report on the Russia probe. And whiplash day in Washington. Speaker Nancy Pelosi plays a lead role in drafting impeachment articles, and in crafting a deal with the Trump White House on a major new trade agreement. Today's panel: CNN's Carrie Cordero, Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast, Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal's Vivian Salama, and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington PostTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress enters the end game, as House Democrats get closer than ever to impeaching the president. Plus, the gloves come off in the 2020 race, as Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg square off over transparency and corruption. And a look at President Trump on the world stage - and how his fellow leaders treat him behind the scenes. David Gregory in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Vivian Salama of the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post's Karoun DemirjianTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tragedy this morning at a major military base in Florida. A gunman kills at least three people, and injures many more. The latest on the shooting and the FBI probe into how it happened. Plus, a gangbusters jobs report. The economy added 266,000 new jobs last month, brushing off a global slowdown and trade tensions. Wall street sees reasons to cheer, and so does the president's re-election campaign. And a key deadline just hours away: the white house must decide whether to participate in house hearings next week as impeachment articles are drafted. House speaker Nancy Pelosi says democrats have no choice, and she recalls a very different republican standard in the last impeachment fight. Today's panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Michael Shear with The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal's Tarini Parti, and Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast Also on the program: CNN's Nic Robertson, Ariane de Vogue, and Christine RomansTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IT IS A CONTENTIOUS, CONTROVERSIAL DAY ON THE WORLD STAGE FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP -- ON ISSUES RANGING FROM TRADE AND IMPEACHMENT TO ISIS, RUSSIA AND CLIMATE CHANGE. THE NATO ALLIANCE MEETING IN LONDON CONTINUES THIS HOUR -- AND AS U-S FINANCIAL MARKETS REEL FROM THE PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS ON CHINA. RAW WORDS ABOUT THE IMPEACHMENT PROCESS AND ITS DEMOCRATIC LEADERS DURING A MEETING WITH CANADA'S PRIME MINISTER, JUSTIN TRUDEAU. A REMARKABLE LIVE SESSION WITH THE FRENCH PRESIDENT, EMMANUEL MACRON. THE TWO PRESIDENTS SAT SIDE BY SIDE, ON CAMERA -- FOR 39 MINUTES.... MOSTLY POLITE -- BUT SPARRING ON NEARLY EVERY TOPIC THAT CAME UP. TRADE. TURKEY. RUSSIA. ISIS. THE EXCHANGE -- UNDERSCORING HOW AT ODDS THE PRESIDENT'S WORLDVIEW IS EVEN WITH THOSE WHO ARE TRADITIONALLY THE CLOSEST OF U-S ALLIES AND FORMER VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WITH SOME TOUGH WORDS FOR RIVAL PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ELIZABETH WARREN AND PETE BUTTIGIEG.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Impeachment enters a critical new phase, as Democrats claim they have the upper hand - and the president calls it a scam. Plus - Joe Biden's Iowa campaign shifts into high gear, with a message for his 2020 rivals: he's not going anywhere. And Elizabeth Warren's summer surge gives way to a winter reckoning. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, Axios' Margaret Talev, and the Washington Post's Seung Min Kim and Dan Balz. Plus CNN military and diplomatic analyst retired Rear Adm. John Kirby.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two key figures in the impeachment inquiry, including the President's lawyer, now facing new credibility questions. President Trump spending Thanksgiving in Florida and talking to the troops, as the ousted Navy Secretary levels harsh new criticism at the Commander in Chief. And members of Congress head back to their districts for Thanksgiving, but the drama of the Capitol Hill impeachment hearings follows them home. Today's panel: Josh Dawsey and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Catherine Lucey with the Wall Street Journal, and POLITICO's Melanie Zanona Also on the program: CNN's Will Ripley, Phil Mattingly, Jeremy Diamond and Meteorologist Chad MyersTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(Note: No more Inside Politics podcasts for the remainder of this week due to special impeachment coverage) President Trump attacks the witnesses ahead of tomorrow's Testimony, saying they're relying on second and third hand information. Democrats say they will prove the President's abuse of power. Plus, Dreamers and the Supreme Court: The justices hear arguments about whether to embrace or reject President Trump's decision to end Obama-era protections for younger undocumented immigrants. And Joe Biden listens to a 2020 rival and hears elitism... but says he's not really talking about Elizabeth Warren. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times Also on the program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Joan Biskupic and Shimon ProkupeczTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats and Republicans prepare for public impeachment hearings starting this week, plus a rare holiday court hearing to help determine if the President's chief of staff and former national security adviser can be compelled to testify. The President draws a line for fellow Republicans: Do not say the Ukraine quid pro quo was wrong, but doesn't warrant impeachment. But some Republicans are already making that case. And Joe Biden takes voter questions in Iowa. Tonight's CNN Town Hall comes as the former Vice President holds a strong national polling position but struggles some in the early states. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López, and Rachael Bade with The Washington Post Also on the program: CNN's Lauren FoxTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The impeachment inquiry goes public with the first round of open hearings this week. It comes as top administration aides are refusing to testify - and looking to the courts to intervene. Will Democrats be able to make the case that President Trump abused his office - and what will the Republican defense be? Plus, a 2020 wildcard - Michael Bloomberg thinks the Democrats already in the race can't beat President Trump, and could shake things up with a late entry. Today's panel: the AP's Julie Pace, Michael Shear of the New York Times, CNN's Abby Phillip, and Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A combative President Trump answers reporters' questions at the White House -- his tone reflecting the high stakes now that public impeachment hearings are just days away. And House Democrats release closed-door testimony from two more key impeachment witnesses. Plus, the President's Chief of Staff defies an impeachment subpoena. The President says letting Mick Mulvaney testify would legitimize the inquiry. Democrats say it is more obstruction, and insist Mulvaney is central to the Ukraine quid pro quo. And Michael Bloomberg is once again flirting with a 2020 Presidential bid. Many Democrats scoff, but team Bloomberg sees an opening amid a vulnerable field. On today's panel: Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Asma Khalid with NPR Also on today's program: CNN's Manu Raju and Sarah WestwoodTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A crack in the White House impeachment wall: An aide to Vice President Pence who was central to Ukraine policy honors a subpoena and is testifying on Capitol Hill this hour. Plus, Bernie Sanders looks to make a 2020 move: A new immigration plan today, and clear strategy on health care: Keep the peace with Elizabeth Warren, but poke Joe Biden. And, we answer some of the impeachment questions submitted by viewers on Twitter. Today's Panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Evan Pérez, Manu Raju, Jeff Zeleny, and Shimon ProkupeczTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big impeachment inquiry news: Democrats announce public hearings beginning next week, starting with key diplomats who in private testimony offered damning takes on the President's Ukraine policy. Plus, another big Trump-era election night for Democrats, apparently winning the Kentucky governor's race, flipping the Virginia legislature and claiming local posts across the Philadelphia suburbs. And more 2020 lessons: The suburban revolt against Trumpism deepens, making the President's state by state path to an electoral victory even more narrow than it was in 20-16. On today's panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, NPR's Tamara Keith, and Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal Also, on today's panel: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Kylie Atwood, and Michael WarrenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More transcripts of key testimony from House impeachment inquiry are about to be released - from two witnesses central to Ukraine policy. Also today: Two more Trump officials defy Congress and refuse to testify. Plus, either Secretary of State Mike Pompeo or a former top Pompeo aide is lying. The aide testified that he raised concerns about the treatment of the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on several occasions. Secretary Pompeo says he did not. And it's election day! The races for Governor in Mississippi and Kentucky are being watched closely by both parties for important 2020 clues. Today's panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal, Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post Also on the program: CNN's Manu Raju, Phil Mattingly and Kylie AtwoodTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News: The House Intelligence Committee releases transcripts of testimony from two key impeachment witnesses, former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch and Former Senior Pompeo Adviser Michael McKinley. Committee Chairman, Rep. Adam Schiff, speaks with reporters. And a big legal setback for President Trump: An appeals court rules he does not have blanket immunity and must hand over his tax returns to New York prosecutors. The President's lawyer says he will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, POLITICO's Heather Caygle, and TIME's Molly Ball. Also on the program: CNN's Kara Scannell, Many Raju, Evan Perez, and Phil MattinglyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

History in the House as the impeachment fight enters a critical new phase. Plus, a new star shines in Iowa - as a former bright light says goodbye to the 2020 race. And with one year until Election Day, Democrats duke it out over health care - as President Trump hones his campaign message Nia-Malika Henderson hosting. Today's panel: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Rachael Bade with the Washington Post, Margaret Talev with Axios, and Time's Molly BallTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President gets ready to rally supporters in deep-red Mississippi - and preview his impeachment rebuttal. As the impeachment fight ramps up in the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she's not ready to be boxed in on a timeline for when the inquiry will go public, but there could be hearings this month. Plus, Elizabeth Warren has a new plan to pay for Medicare for All. She's banking on comprehensive immigration reform to do it. And a conversation about the jobs report with the New York Times' Jeanna Smialek. Nia-Malika Henderson hosts. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, Bloomberg's Jordan Fabian, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times. Also on the show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, MJ Lee, Christine Romans and Jeff Zeleny.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House passes a resolution formalizing the Trump impeachment process. The vote, marking an important and symbolic step in the ongoing inquiry, fell almost exclusively along party lines. Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the House floor, moments before voting began, tells Republicans they're just scared. Republicans, sticking to their talking points, say the process remains flawed. On today's panel: Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, CNN's Dana Bash, Laura Barrón-López with POLITICO, CNN's Ross Garber, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also, on today's program: CNN's Manu Raju and CNN's Phil MattinglyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two more Trump insiders provide impeachment building blocks -- detailing how Rudy Giuliani ran a shadow Ukraine policy and how aid was held up at a time the President was pushing Ukraine to launch an investigation of the Bidens. Plus, impeachment isn't the only White House worry: A new government report details slowing economic growth with a GDP well below what President Trump promised. And Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, could soon be Washington's most important impeachment player -- but he is holding his cards tight -- and suggesting senate democrats help get some other government business done while the impeachment debate is still on the House side of the capitol. On today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Matt Viser with The Washington Post, Tamara Keith with NPR, and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast Also, on today's program: CNN's Christine Romans and CNN's Phil MattinglyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blockbuster testimony in the impeachment inquiry: A top White House aide who was on the President's call with Ukraine's leader says he viewed it as so damaging to American interests he reported it to his superior and a White House lawyer. The President's response: He is attacking the character of the witness, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who won a purple heart for Iraq war heroism. And a brand new CNN New Hampshire poll releasing this hour: Bernie Sanders is up, and Joe Biden is struggling as Democratic voters in the leadoff primary state say health care is more of factor in their vote than beating President Trump. Today's Panel: Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal, Alex Thompson with POLITICO, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, and CNN's Kaitlan Collins Also on the Program: CNN's Manu RajuTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House impeachment inquiry hits a roadblock. A former top Trump national security aide defies a subpoena and tells Congress he will not testify until a judge decides whether the impeachment proceedings are legitimate. Plus, freshman Congresswoman Katie Hill is resigning amid allegations of improper relationships. She flipped her California district blue last year after 26 years of Republican control -- so brace for a bruising special election now. And the President says the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi makes Americans safer. He defends his decision to give only Republicans a heads up on the U.S. raid, saying he doesn't trust top Democrats. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Michael Bender with The Wall Street Journal, Melanie Zanona with POLITICO, and Molly Ball with TIME. Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju and Kimberly DozierTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The world's most wanted terrorist, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, is dead after a dramatic U.S. special forces raid in northern Syria. Officials say the ISIS leader detonated a suicide vest as American forces closed in. CNN's Nick Paton Walsh reports on the latest developments from Iraq. CNN's Ben Wedeman and Ryan Browne break down the significance of al-Baghdadi's death and what this means for the U.S. military's mission in Syria. Plus, a look ahead to a busy week for House Democrats in their impeachment inquiry. Today's Panel: Lisa Lerer of the New York Times, the Washington Post's Toluse Olorunnipa, Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, and Politico's Heather Caygle.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House impeachment inquiry reaches out to John Bolton for possible testimony. The President's former national security adviser reportedly called Rudy Giuliani a "hand grenade" and likened his meddling in foreign policy to a "drug deal." President Trump again trashes the impeachment process and insists his phone call with Ukraine's President was "perfect" in a Q&A with reporters at the White House. And an all hands on deck farewell for Congressman Elijah Cummings at today's Baltimore funeral. Among those there -- two former Presidents and the former Secretary of State. Today's Panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Paul Kane with The Washington Post, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, and Maggie Haberman with The New York Times. Also on the Program: CNN's Manu RajuTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Conservatives barge into a secure impeachment hearing. Democrats call it a stunt designed to distract from damning testimony, and promise public hearings -- most likely next month. Plus the President's impeachment strategy has two key elements: Smear the key witnesses, and pressure Republicans to stay in line. Human scum is the President's term for Republicans who disagree with him. And on Capitol Hill -- a rare bipartisan moment of unity -- and a solemn farewell to Congressman Elijah Cummings. Today's Panel: Vivian Salama with The Wall Street Journal, CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju and Michael WarrenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump declares victory in Syria despite broad bipartisan condemnation of his decision to abandon the Kurds. He announces what he calls a "permanent" ceasefire and says some U.S. troops will remain behind. Plus, damning impeachment testimony and growing GOP worries: A veteran diplomat lays out evidence of a Ukraine quid pro quo, and says complaints about Rudy Giuliani's meddling - or damage to national security interests -- were brushed aside. And a new CNN poll shows a resilient Joe Biden atop the Democratic pack, with a healthy national lead. The former vice president is retracing his roots today in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to make the case he can win back blue collar voters and defeat President Trump. Today's Panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Michael Shear with The New York Times, Laura Barron Lopez with POLITICO, and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Nick Paton Walsh, David Gergen and Phil MattinglyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump calls the House impeachment inquiry a lynching, and the timing is no coincidence: A critical witness is on Capitol Hill -- a veteran diplomat who complained it was "crazy" to withhold aid to Ukraine until it agreed to pursue the President's political vendettas. Plus, an important first in new CNN polling: Support for impeaching and removing the President from office hits 50 percent. But there are clear partisan divides: Only 6% of Republicans back impeachment. And the backlash is instant: African American lawmakers say the President's use of the term "lynching" is deeply offensive, yet not surprising given the source. Today's Panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox With SiriusXM, and Catherine Lucey with The Wall Street Journal Also on the Program: CNN's Manu Raju and Kylie AtwoodTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, more big witnesses this week as the House impeachment inquiry gains steam. The President's acting chief of staff is in hot water -- trying now to take back what Democrats call his Ukraine corruption confession. And the Justice Department is distancing itself from the President's Personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani. Today's Panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Alex Thompson with POLITICO, and Julie Pace with The Associated Press. Also on the Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, MJ Lee, Evan Perez and Ryan BrowneTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices