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The coronavirus claims a second life here in the united states as New York, Florida, Rhode Island and New Hampshire report their first cases. President Trump says he will push pharmaceutical companies today to go as fast as possible in producing a vaccine. The supreme court agrees to decide whether a key provision of the Affordable Care Act is constitutional. President Trump supports the challenge that could abolish Obamacare, but the high court's decision likely won't come until after the 2020 election And 14 states vote in tomorrow's Super Tuesday elections. Bernie Sanders looks to open a big delegate lead while Joe Biden is counting on momentum from his big weekend win in South Carolina. Today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, and Alex Thompson and Melanie Zanona with POLITICO Also on the program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Jeff Zeleny, and Oren LiebermannTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, officials announce the first U.S. death from coronavirus in Washington state. Amid growing concerns over a potential outbreak here at home, the White House is rolling out new travel restrictions - but says most Americans should go about their normal routines. And is America's longest war finally nearing its end? The Trump administration signs a peace deal with the Taliban and says U.S. troops will begin a complete withdrawal from Afghanistan. Hawks in his own party say the deal is dangerous, but the president says it is long overdue. Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich of the Daily Beast, Michael Shear of the New York Times, Dan Balz of the Washington Post, and CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson. Plus CNN's Nic Robertson live from Qatar on the U.S.-Taliban deal.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wall Street plummets for the seventh consecutive day as investors worry about the fast-spreading coronavirus and mounting evidence it could cause a global recession. The Trump White House voices confidence a bipartisan deal to expand and fund the U.S. response will be reached within days. Brand new CNN polling in next week's two biggest prizes: Bernie Sanders has healthy leads in California and Texas -- clear proof he has a Super Tuesday chance to open up a big lead in the delegate chase. And the new poll numbers mean South Carolina's primary on Saturday is more of a must-win for Joe Biden than ever. Today's Panel: Maggie Haberman with The New York Times, Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Francesca Chambers with McClatchy, and CNN's MJ Lee Also, on the program: CNN's Alison Kosik and Peter Hamby with Snapchat's "Good Luck America"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Financial markets plummet again as the spread of the coronavirus sparks fears of a global recession. VP Pence takes charge of the White House response, a move that alarms many Democrats but is viewed positively by a nervous business community. Is he up by 2 points, 5 points or 20? A new poll today shows Joe Biden with a giant South Carolina lead, despite others showing a much smaller gap. And House Democrats weigh their power as presidential super-delegates. Some worry Bernie Sanders atop the ticket could hurt the party down ballot. Speaker Pelosi's message is "unity." Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Carl Hulse with The New York Times, Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, and POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López Also on the program: CNN's Alison Kosik and Dr. Sanjay GuptaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last stand or springboard to a comeback? Joe Biden gets a late but important endorsement in must-win South Carolina. After South Carolinians hit the polls Saturday, 14 states vote next Tuesday. A messy debate as the 2020 Democratic race approaches the all-important Super Tuesday. Bernie Sanders was the constant debate target, because he has a clear path to pull away in the delegate chase. And President Trump calls an evening briefing and press conference about the coronavirus, scrambling to get his administration on the same page after days of mixed signals and market turmoil. Today's Panel: Julie Pace with AP, CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, and Margaret Talev with Axios Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny and John HardwoodTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President trump brushes off the public health and economic threat posed by the coronavirus and gets angry at democrats who say he's asleep at the wheel. Plus, a high stakes debate night for the 2020 Democrats. It's the final showdown before South Carolina and Super Tuesday. Front-runner Bernie Sanders will be the main target, but other candidates have a ton riding on their performance tonight. And the other billionaire's big moment. Michael Bloomberg isn't on the ballot until next week. But Tom Steyer has spent heavily in South Carolina and is third in the polls. What impact will Steyer have in the Palmetto State? Today's panel: Lisa Lerer with the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa with the Washington Post, Heather Caygle with POLITICO, and TIME's Molly Ball. Also on the show today: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Abby Phillip, Phil Mattingly, and Sanjay GuptaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harvey Weinstein was found guilty today of committing a criminal sex act in the first degree involving one woman and rape in the third degree involving another woman. The jury delivered a not guilty verdict on three other counts. Today's guests: CNN's Jean Casarez, Paul Callan, Jennifer Rodgers, Brian Stelter, Chloe MelasTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nevada Democrats make their bet - Bernie Sanders wins big, leaving the rest of the field scrambling. Now it's on to South Carolina - a crossroads for Joe Biden, and a second debate chance for Michael Bloomberg. And amid reports of renewed Russian meddling, President Trump's anger boils over with a purge of aides seen as disloyal and unprecedented meddling in criminal cases. Today's panel: Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Paul Kane of the Washington Post, Tamara Keith of NPR, and CNN's Abby Phillip. Plus POLITICO's Laura Barrón-López live on the ground in Las Vegas.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 lashes out after learning intelligence officials told Congress that Russia is meddling in the 2020 election, and wants another Trump victory. The briefing is why a top intelligence official was fired -- after his deputies did their job and told lawmakers the truth. Plus, one final day of campaigning in Nevada. Saturday's caucuses are the first test of candidate appeal to Latino voters, and poor showings could make things very difficult for several 2020 hopefuls now in a cash crunch -- according to new campaign finance reports. And the President is shadowing the democrats with a Nevada rally today. He doesn't have trouble raising money - and has no serious primary opposition. So as he visits early 2020 battlegrounds, there are more than a few Trumpian 2016 flashbacks. On Today's Panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Jackie Kucinich of The Daily Beast and The Washington Post's, Josh Dawsey and Toluse Olorunnipa Also on Today's Program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Ryan NoblesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Longtime Trump ally Roger Stone is sentenced to 40 months in prison for lying to Congress and other crimes stemming from the Mueller investigation. Before hearing his punishment -- he got a tongue-lashing from Judge Amy Berman Jackson -- who called Stone "an insecure person... who recklessly pursues attention." Covering this breaking story for us: CNN's Sara Murray, Kaitlan Collins, Evan Perez and Shimon Prokupecz along with Former Federal Prosecutor Shan Wu and Seung Min Kim of the Washington Post.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tense times for the president and his attorney general. Tweets meddling in ongoing cases, and pardons issued without Justice Department input. But is talk of Bill Barr resigning real, or just his way of sending a message? Plus, a big Democratic debate night: Bernie Sanders has momentum, just four months after a heart attack forced him from the campaign trail. He says don't expect additional health records, and when asked about it, the Sanders campaign smears another candidate, with a false statement. And Michael Bloomberg joins his 2020 rivals for the first time: Expect heat over his money, his record on race and police issues -- as well as allegations he fostered a climate of sexism and misogyny at the business where he made his billions. Today's Panel: Michael Shear with New York Times, CNN'S Abby Phillip, Margaret Talev of Axios and POLITICO'S Heather Caygle. Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins and MJ Lee, along with Alex Burns and Arlette Saenz.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Bloomberg qualifies for a Wednesday night showdown in Nevada. The next debate will bring a test of Bloomberg's ability to spar with his opponents and a test for his moderate rivals being drowned out by his staggering ad spending. Plus, Bernie Sanders is the candidate of the moment: the Vermont senator opens up a big lead in a new national poll and hopes for a win in Nevada this weekend to cement him as the early Democratic front-runner. And some Trump shade from Barack Obama. The former president sends a reminder that the longest economic expansion in American history began on his watch. That is a fact, plain and simple -- unless you work in the Trump White House. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Michael Bender with the Wall Street Journal, NPR's Asma Khalid, and Melanie Zanona with POLITICO. Also on the program: Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Sara Murray.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Still using his billions to flood the airwaves, Michael Bloomberg is out with an ad to combat the blowback over stop and frisk. His 2020 rivals aren't letting up on the issue, which they see as a big vulnerability. And as Roger Stone awaits his sentence, CNN reports that federal prosecutors are considering additional charges against associates of President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani. Plus in Nevada, long lines for early voting and long days for presidential candidates. Today's panel: Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, the Wall Street Journal's Catherine Lucey and Josh Jamerson, and Karoun Demirjian with POLITICO. Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Ryan Nobles, Kara Scannell, and Sara Murray.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democratic race moves west to Nevada, with Bernie Sanders feeling confident - and moderates increasingly concerned there's a new frontrunner in town. Plus, with Michael Bloomberg on the rise, his record on race is increasingly coming under scrutiny And the post-acquittal president - Trump crosses another line, and this time, even his own attorney general asks him to pump the brakes. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Lisa Lerer with the New York Times, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Tarini Parti with the Wall Street Journal, and Axios' Margaret Talev.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 tweets about an interview in which his attorney general complained... about his tweets. How is the President handling the public rebuke. The 2020 Democrats are getting more comfortable name checking each other in attacks in the countdown to the Nevada caucuses. And President Trump weighs in on which Democrat he'd most like to run against. Today's panel: Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, Ginger Gibson with Reuters, and CNN's Jeff Zeleny Also on the program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, John Harwood 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

President Trump's post impeachment score settling rattles career prosecutors at the Justice Department, but gets mostly a shrug from Congressional Republicans. His former chief of staff says there is no one left at the White House who will challenge the President's rash behavior. Ahead of the Nevada caucuses: A new Spanish language ad from Pete Buttigieg, new immigration questions for Amy Klobuchar -- and a sharper tone as the Democratic campaign shifts west. And don't forget Michael Bloomberg. He isn't on the ballot in the first four contests. But he is spending heavily to boost his standing in the states that come later -- and he says there is clear proof he is the strongest Democratic contender. On Today's Panel: Julie Pace with Associated Press, NPR's Ayesha Rascoe, Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post, and CNN's Abby Phillip Also on the program: CNN's Kaitlan Collins 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

The 2020 Democrats are feeling the bern after Bernie Sanders wins Hampshire's first-in-the nation Presidential primary. It's clear proof he is the race's leading progressive, but the narrow victory suggests challenges ahead. Now it's on to Nevada. Latinos are a major force in that Democratic contest -- a giant test for two Midwestern moderates with a New Hampshire bounce but little support so far in communities of color: Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar. And President Trump brazenly shows us his post-impeachment lesson: Purging key witnesses from their government jobs, and now pushing the Justice Department to help his convicted ally, Roger Stone. Democrats on Capitol Hill say it is an outrage; Republicans prefer not to talk about it On Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Francesca Chambers with McClatchy Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Sara Murray, and Many RajuTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2020 Democrats are feeling the bern after Bernie Sanders wins Hampshire's first-in-the nation Presidential primary. It's clear proof he is the race's leading progressive, but the narrow victory suggests challenges ahead. Now it's on to Nevada. Latinos are a major force in that Democratic contest -- a giant test for two Midwestern moderates with a New Hampshire bounce but little support so far in communities of color: Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar. And President Trump brazenly shows us his post-impeachment lesson: Purging key witnesses from their government jobs, and now pushing the Justice Department to help his convicted ally, Roger Stone. Democrats on Capitol Hill say it is an outrage; Republicans prefer not to talk about it On Today's panel: Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, CNN's Phil Mattingly, Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Francesca Chambers with McClatchy Also on the program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Sara Murray, and Many RajuTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The nation's first presidential primary is under way today. How will New Hampshire reshape the race? Bernie Sanders is looking to emerge as the clear progressive favorite, and two Midwesterners -- Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar -- are competing for momentum in the moderate lane. Joe Biden is heading to South Carolina before the polls close, which speaks volumes about his New Hampshire expectations. And, not to be outdone, President Trump shows up in Manchester for a rally of his own, hoping to flip New Hampshire in 2020. Today's panel: Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, POLITICO's Laura Barron-Lopez and Heather Caygle, and CNN's Vivian Salama Also on the program: Lisa Lerer with The New York Times, and CNN's Ryan Nobles, Sara Murray, Athena JonesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump new budget arrives on Capitol Hill. It will never pass, but it's sure to be a campaign year flashpoint. It includes deficit spending well past when candidate Trump promised to erase all red ink, and Democrats say it proposes heartless cuts to food stamps and education. The day before the New Hampshire primary our final CNN tracking poll shows a two-way race for first between Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg. It also shows Amy Klobochar making a final weekend move. Can she make a statement by running stronger than the struggling Joe Biden? The President is in New Hampshire tonight, too, for his first post-impeachment rally. We'll hear from his GOP challenger, former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld insists his GOP primary challenge is not a fool's errand. Today's panel: CNN's Manu Raju, Julie Hirschfeld Davis with the New York Times, Melanie Zanona Politico, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM Also on the program: CNN's Barbara Starr 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

Democrats look past the chaotic Iowa caucuses to New Hampshire, with a new CNN poll showing Sanders and Buttigieg leading the pack. Can Joe Biden survive another weak showing, or can his campaign turn things around? Plus, with his acquittal in hand, President Trump is in the mood for some impeachment payback. Today's panel: Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, Michael Shear of the New York Times, Toluse Olorunnipa of the Washington Post, and the Daily Beast's Jackie Kucinich. Plus CNN's Jeff Zeleny live on the ground in Manchester, New HampshireTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another boost for President Trump's re-election hopes: The economy keeps roaring in 2020 with 225,000 new jobs added last month. It's debate night in New Hampshire. The primary is Tuesday and the stakes are huge-especially for the candidates who underperformed in Iowa. And Iowa's Democratic party says it's finally done counting. But with questions lingering over the results, officials extend the deadline for candidates to challenge the caucuses. The two leaders, Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders, say it is time to move on. Today's panel: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Karoun Demirjian and Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post and Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast Also on the program: CNN's Ryan Nobles 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

Today's program was cut short by the president's remarks on his impeachment acquittal. You'll hear our panel talking about the president's attacks on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi this morning at the National Prayer Breakfast, and Speaker Pelosi's critical response in her press conference. Today's panel: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson, John Harwood, Phil Mattingly, and POLITICO's Laura Barron Lopez. Kaitlan Collins also joins us from the White House.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One by one, Senators get their final say ahead of the final vote on the articles of impeachment -- with President Trump poised to claim victory and vindication. The election-year State of the Union puts Washington's raw partisan mood on full display. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rips up the President's speech when he's done. And the 2020 campaign moves on to New Hampshire with the candidates still unsure who won Iowa. Unfortunately for Joe Biden, we know who came in fourth. Today's panel: CNN's Vivian Salama, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, Paul Kane with The Washington Post, and Lisa Lerer 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

In what is supposed to be a defining day in the 2020 presidential campaign, we are left with an uncertain mess. The candidates, now in New Hampshire ahead of next week's primary, not knowing if they're winners or losers due to technical issues with the count. Iowa's Democratic party, holding a conference call with the campaigns this hour, says delayed caucus results should come later today. In the meantime, frustration, anger and plenty of spin from the candidates. And President Trump, hoping to look past impeachment and ahead to the 2020 election in tonight's State of the Union speech. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim and Rachael Bade with The Washington Post, Julie Pace with the Associate Press, and Julie Hirschfeld Davis with The New York Times. Also on the program: CNN's Leyla Santago 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 Trump legal team files its defense brief with the senate, arguing the president did nothing wrong - and that the Democrats' case does not meet the constitutional test for impeachment and removal. Plus, testing time for Mitch McConnell. The Senate Majority Leader wants a quick trial, with no new witnesses or evidence. Democrats vow to fight that plan, but need a handful of Republicans to break with their president and party to succeed. And the 2020 democrats are courting black voters on this Martin Luther King Jr holiday, with the first votes two weeks from today. Today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Dan Balz with the Washington Post, Francesca Chambers with McClatchy, and Politico's Heather Caygle. Also on the show: CNN's Carrie Cordero, Phil Mattingly, and Jessica Dean.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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It is debate night for the six leading 2020 Democrats. There are new tensions between progressives Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, while Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar look to sell Iowa caucus voters on the idea a centrist has the best chance to beat President Trump. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells House Democrats they have to wait one more day to find out who she will tap to manage the Senate impeachment trial. And Majority Leader Mitch McConnell waits for the impeachment articles to arrive in the Senate, and watches a handful of Republicans who might vote to include witnesses in the trial. On today's panel: Julie Pace with Associated Press, CNN's MJ Lee, Sahil Kapur with Bloomberg, Jackie Kucinich with The Daily Beast, and Paul Kane with The Washington Post Also, on the program: Alex Thompson with POLITICO and CNN's Arlette Saenz, Manu Raju, and 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 once historically diverse Democratic field shrinks again: Senator Cory booker suspends his presidential campaign. With three weeks to go before the Iowa caucuses, the attacks get sharper as six of the the leading Democrats prepare for tomorrow's CNN debate. And the defense secretary concedes he never saw intelligence specifically indicating an Iranian threat on four American embassies, despite what President Trump said. Today's panel: Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post, Sirius XM's Olivier Knox, Tarini Parti with The Wall Street Journal, and CNN's Kaitlan Collins. Also on the show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Nic Robertson, Max Foster, and Victoria ArbiterTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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