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First: President trump is publicly taunting Democratic cities, hinting he could send federal troops to their zip codes as soon as this week. We have new reporting on what it could mean for Chicago and Boston. Plus: Florida's top doctor says actual data did not factor into the decision to scrap the vaccine requirements in the Sunshine State for public schools, as even President Trump admits it may be a step too far. And: Dana speaks with the author of a book about zoning laws that's sparked a political cult following. Is the abundance movement a blueprint for Democrats moving forward, or just a buzzword? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses FL Surgeon General on him not conducting any study before calling to lift vaccine mandate. Doctor Paul Offit responds. And White House Border Czar Tom Homan says sanctuary cities across America will be seeing immigration raids this week. Our panelists Rep. Kim Schrier, Scott Jennings, Xochitl Hinojosa, and Shermichael Singleton discuss Vice President Vance's fiery twitter exchange and who the next leaders of the Democratic Party will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Sunday's episode discusses President Trump's influence on the New York mayoral race, the Democratic Party's struggle to unify behind their nominee, and the broader implications for upcoming elections. The panel of experts analyses the reluctance of Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to endorse the Democratic Socialist candidate Zoran Ani. The conversation shifts to Trump's strategies on immigration, crime, and the weakening economy, highlighting his controversial actions like deploying federal troops in American cities and his administration's attempts to influence local races. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott comments on the recent federal and state law enforcement dynamics in his city. The session also explores Trump's popularity despite economic issues and his polarizing public statements. The final segments cover the future of college sports legislation, particularly the NIL (name, image, likeness) issue, and its ramifications on student-athletes and the NCAA. The program concludes by teasing upcoming topics and guests for future episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House is trying to downplay a dismal jobs report showing unemployment at a four-year high amid growing political fears the economy is running out of gas. President Trump blamed the alarming numbers on his economic nemesis, Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After federal forces rolled through Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., Ilinois officials are taking President Trump’s threats to Chicago very seriously, none more so than Governor J.B. Pritzker. Eric Bradner is National Political Reporter for CNN and he’s here to discuss the political calculations behind Governor Pritzker's recent moves countering the president. Producer: Kyra Dahring Senior Producers: Faiz Jamil, Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as President Trump, hosting the new president of Poland, is taking questions from reporters. He discussed a number of issues, including the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein files controversy, which he labeled a "Democratic hoax." Survivors of Epstein's abuse gathering at the Capitol virulently disagreed and once again demanded that the Justice Department release all the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: As today's show begins, we're following a major court ruling that could have big implications for President Trump's push to send US troops to blue cities across the country. Plus: Congress reconvenes and a familiar scandal reignites, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers meets with some of Jeffrey Epstein's victims trying to force a vote demanding the DOJ release the files. And: A 78 year old top democrat says Joe Biden's campaign sparked his decision to focus on generational change instead of reelection. But will other veteran lawmakers follow his lead and make room for new blood in their wounded party? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Trump is threatening to deploy federal forces to Chicago this week. He claims his focus is combating crime and controlling immigration. But why only in Democratic zip codes? Plus: Nine former CDC directors are joining forces to sound the alarm on what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is doing to the agency. They say it's "endangering every American's health." And: Democrats are getting another chance to block President Trump's agenda. But can they agree on a playbook that also keeps the government's lights on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Top leaders at key federal agencies are fighting back after President Trump sent his signature reality show message: You're fired! But now it is real life with real consequences for your wallet and your health. Plus: We have exclusive new reporting on the Trump Administration's push to send hundreds of children in government custody back home to Guatemala. Multiple sources call the move unprecedented. And: President Trump is removing Kamala Harris's Secret Service detail. Is this all about settling scores with a rival? We have the letter he personally signed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump has spent much of August exerting his power and sparking challenges to its limits. He has upended the traditional independence of the Federal Reserve, launched investigations and searches on his political opponents, and threatened to expand his command of policing America's cities beyond the nation's capital. How should Democrats respond to this shifting political landscape in America? CNN Chief Political Analyst David Axelrod takes us inside the party's internal debates to produce an answer to that critical question. Producer: Kyra Dahring Senior Producers: Faiz Jamil, Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minneapolis is in shock after yet another school shooting. This time, innocent children were gunned down as they sat praying in a church pew on the first week of school. An eight- and 10-year-old are dead, more than a dozen suffered injuries, and hundreds of children are left traumatized from witnessing a massacre in a place that was literally supposed to be a sanctuary. And we learned this morning that it could have been much worse. CNN's chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst John Miller has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins just after the conclusion of a press conference about the deadly shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, President Trump took the unprecedented - and perhaps illegal - step of firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Today she responded by filing a lawsuit. Meanwhile, officials in Chicago and other cities are up in arms over the president's plan to send in the military to fight crime. Our coverage of these and other Trump controversies begins with CNN's Jeff Zeleny at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as President Trump is holding yet another impromptu news conference in the Oval Office after signing more executive orders, including a ban on flag burning and the end of cashless bail. He also said he's ordered the Pentagon to train a specialized DC National Guard force that is "specifically trained and equipped to deal with public order issues." And he dismissed criticism that expanding his crackdown in DC to other cities is a classic strongman tactic. CNN's Jeff Zeleny breaks it all down for us from the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN's State of the Union, Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses with Dana Bash New York's redistricting plans, the party's loss of voters, and the President reviewing exhibits within the Smithsonian museums. Former Chicago Mayor and U-S Ambassador Rahm Emanuel slams President Trump's new plans to send troops into Chicago and reacts to global experts officially declaring a man-made famine in Gaza city. Our Panelists Brad Todd, Xochitl Hinojosa, Jonah Goldberg and Karen Finney discuss new reporting on Trump's detailed plans to send troops into Chicago. Plus, California Governor Gavin Newsom's trolling of Trump on social media reaches level 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of Inside Politics Sunday, hosted by Manu Raja, delves into President Trump's controversial plan to deploy the military to Chicago to combat crime against the objection of local officials and analyses its implications. The discussion further explores the impact of these actions on Trump's political strategy, the potential ramifications for the upcoming midterm elections, and the political tug-of-war it creates. Additionally, the show talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and California ahead of the midterms, Trump's evolving stance on mail-in voting, and the potential influence on democracy. The episode also features an interview with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattner from Maine, his views on his party's brand, and critiques of Senator Susan Collins. There is a highlighted discussion on Gavin Newsom's combative tactics against Trump on social media, his likely 2028 presidential bid, and the broader strategies at play within the Democratic Party. The show closes with a tribute to the New Orleans Saints' 2010 Super Bowl victory and its symbolic significance for the city post-Hurricane Katrina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton's morning starts with a court-authorized search of his home and DC office. What were FBI agents looking for? Plus: Is the country any closer to seeing what's inside the Epstein files? The House Oversight Committee chair says he'll have hundreds of documents from the Justice Department today. And: Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints that a rate cut could be coming soon to stop the economy from stalling out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Daley, author of Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn't Count, breaks down the gerrymandering arms race sparked by the redistricting push in Texas—how we got here, what comes next and whether there’s a way to cool this war down. This episode was Produced by Emily Williams. Senior Producer: Faiz JamilTechnical Director: Dan Dzula Executive Producer: Steve Lickteig Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: California plans to pass a new congressional map, but are Democrats making a mistake by joining the race to redraw the country? Former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins us to discuss. Plus: Vice President Vance heads to a key congressional district in Georgia to pitch President Trump's signature by convincing voters it's good for what matters most to them: their wallets. And: New analysis on voter registration highlights deep trouble for the Democratic brand, as America looks several shades more red. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Texas Democrats think up a new tactic to try to block the GOP-led redistricting effort, as state lawmakers could pass it in the coming hours. While in California, that state's legislature there gavels in to try to push their own map proposal. Plus: Elon Musk reportedly is backing away from his idea to start a new political party. And the reason why might be JD Vance. And: To the delight of some Democrats but the chagrin of others, California Governor Gavin Newsom, is now playing the role of Donald Trump on social media. Newsom says he's trying to make a very specific point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ukraine's future hinges on President Trump's word and shifting tone. One moment he's pledging support to President Zelensky and the fight for his country's survival. The next Trump seems to be reading from the Russian playbook. Also on today's show: Republicans are barreling ahead with their power grab now that Democrats are back in the Lone Star State. So what was the point of the latter's 15-day absence there? Dana speaks with one member of the legislature there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's Inside Politics begins, top European leaders are about to arrive in Washington for a pivotal meeting with President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. More than three years after Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, the stakes could not be higher for that sovereign democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Tapper steers the Inside Politics ship today live from Anchorage, where President Trump is scheduled to touch down for his historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump will try to end the Russia-Ukraine war he vowed to end within the first 24 hours of his second term. Today will be their very first face- to-face meeting in more than six years, and potentially the most consequential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former national intelligence officer and Russia expert Angela Stent breaks down what President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin want out of their summit—and why it's about more than Ukraine. Plus, she shares why she’s unsure whether Trump will be able to parse Putin’s true intentions after the meeting. This episode was Produced by Emily Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The White House and the Kremlin are gearing up for what could be a defining moment in global diplomacy, as both President Trump and Putin get a head start on tomorrow's psychological chess with new public comments this morning. Plus: President Trump is ramping up his federal police takeover of Washington DC, putting more national guardsmen on duty and expanding the mission to round the clock enforcement. And: Two political titans of the Obama years join us for a strategy session on the question plaguing their party: What is the Democrat's path back to power? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin today's show during another lengthy, wide-ranging press conference by President Trump, this one coming after he announced the latest Kennedy Center honorees and revealed that he will host the awards. Our in-depth analysis of his comments begins with CNN's Kristen Holmes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Trump says his unprecedented takeover of the Washington, DC police could extend to other cities across the country. But is the new White House push. about public protection or political posturing? Or maybe both? Plus: The Texas House just failed to meet a quorum for the fifth time in a row as the Republican governor warns redistricting is inevitable. And: The president picks a MAGA loyalist to run the nation's most important economic statistics agency, leaving Wall Street questioning whether crucial data can still be taken at face value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show gets underway, we are following breaking news regarding a remarkable moment in US history. President Trump has just announced plans to take over law enforcement in the District of Columbia by putting Washington DC police under federal control and deploying nearly 1,000 national guard troops to the capital's streets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Texas Democrats who left the state in protest face a deadline to get back to the capital. If they don't the Texas attorney general says he'll seek a court order to fire them. Plus: She prosecuted President Trump and now his Justice Department may prosecute her. The DOJ subpoenas Letitia James, looking for information about her case against the Trump Organization. And: We introduce you to the biggest company you may never have heard of. It's worth more than Disney, Mcdonald's or Bank of America. And it just signed a $10 billion contract with the Pentagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, along with dozens of his Democratic colleagues, captured the nation’s attention this week when they fled their state to try to block a Republican gerrymandering effort. He shares why they walked out, what he thinks it can accomplish and how his faith informs his approach to politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The US puts a patchwork of tariffs on nearly every major trading partner. The markets are shrugging. But will your wallet be shrinking? Plus: Will GOP attempts to gain seats in the House through redistricting spread to other Republican-led states? And: John King is back on the road in an Arizona heat wave to take the temperature on a potential midterm flashpoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, we're following breaking news out of Georgia, where the US Army's Fort Stewart is in lockdown for an active shooter situation. CNN's Isabel Rosales begins our coverage from Atlanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Trump is desperate to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein saga engulfing his administration. But even his own party is helping to keep it front and center. We have breaking news on the House Republican push for answers. Plus: The political firestorm in Texas is exploding across the country as Democrats declare war on the GOP push to deliver the president more seats in Congress ahead of the midterm elections. But what's their actual plan? And: Bernie Sanders, Elon Musk, and the Pope ... we break down a new poll showing where they land on the popularity charts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Texas Democrats have fled the state in a last-ditch effort to block a Republican gerrymander. But is this a strategy or a stunt? Plus: The White House is trying to justify President Trump's decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because he did not like Friday's jobs report. But contrary to what they say, numbers don't lie. And: We have brand new CNN reporting on far-right activist Laura Loomer's role playing the administration's "loyalty enforcer" and who she wants to get fired next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, after President Trump abruptly fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over a weak jobs report, her predecessor William Beach – also appointed by Trump – tells Kasie Hunt Trump’s actions are “groundless” and “damaging.” Then, Kasie presses EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over his push to gut the government’s ability to fight climate change by rolling back regulations on greenhouse gases. Next, Democratic Gov. Jared Polis joins Kasie to discuss tariffs and his party’s struggle to counter Trump across the board. Finally, Bernie Sanders adviser Faiz Shakir and CNN Political Commentators Kate Bedingfield, Brad Todd, and Jonah Goldberg join Kasie to break down Kamala Harris’ return to the spotlight as Democrats weigh who can win in 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Popping off. An emboldened President Trump reshuffles the global economy. What's his next target? Plus: Democratic dreams. What's giving the party hope as it tries to retake power? And how far will they go to block a takeover in Texas? I go one on one with Senator Cory Booker who says his fellow lawmakers need to do more. And: Camp democracy. As Trump's cuts mount, fired federal workers bring their kids to Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Balz is something of a legend in Washington media. He retired this week from full-time reporting after 47 years at the Washington Post. He shares his insights on the first six months of this second Trump administration and gives some of his best advice for political reporters in an increasingly competitive, rapid-fire industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: A dismal jobs report delivers a gut punch to the White House as it tries to sell the president's new sweeping tariffs. We'll bring you the latest from Wall Street as the double whammy shakes investor confidence. Plus: Will the real Democratic leader please stand up? Kamala Harris says she is not going back in the system, but does not name a single person leading her party. Is it a political strategy or a sign of growing Democratic chaos? And: It's one of the marquee matchups of the year, but President Trump still has not endorsed the Republican nominee for Virginia's next governor. Why not? The candidate herself is Ranu's guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US reaches a trade deal with Mexico, while dozens of other countries have just 12 hours left to reach an agreement with the Trump Administration or face steep tariff hikes. Will the president's gamble make the US rich, as he claims, or leave American consumers paying the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Senate Democrats have a new strategy to keep the Jeffrey Epstein scandal front and center. But will a century-old law actually force the DOJ to release the files? Plus: We're getting the first look at the Texas GOP's push to redraw the congressional map in their favor. How will this change the midterm math? And: Wolf speaks with a 26-year-old hoping to unseat a 78-year-old Capitol Hill veteran about the push to infuse fresh energy into their struggling party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Trump says he's headed back home to "put out fires all over the world." But will the seemingly never-ending Jeffrey Epstein scandal be the flame that defies all containment? Plus: According to New York City's mayor, the gunman who opened fire in a busy Manhattan office building had a suicide note expressing grievances with the NFL. We get the latest New York Governor Kathy Hochul. And: Joe Rogan endorses Democrat James Talarico in ruby-red Texas. Is he a living oxymoron or the future of his party? He joins the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: In the rough. As President Trump tees off overseas, he faces urgent questions about a major tariff deadline and deepening starvation in Gaza. Will he make any progress? Plus: No end in sight. As Trump tries to put miles between him and the Epstein saga, could a new tactic by his team backfire? A conservative congressman who's pushing for more information, Eric Burlison joins me live. And: Shake-up. A big win for Democrats as they try to take back Congress. Can they overcome the odds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin discusses the Epstein controversy with Jake Tapper and what it will take for the Trump administration to move on from the crisis. White House Budget Director Russ Vought tells Jake Tapper about plans for another recissions package and the tools the administration might use to achieve spending cuts. Democratic Senator Mark Kelly discusses what he has been hearing from voters at townhalls about Democratic favorability problems and whether the US bears any blame for the starvation crisis in Gaza. And the panel weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The number two at the DOJ, who just happens to be President Trump's former defense attorney, is behind closed doors with Jeffrey Epstein's convicted accomplice for the second day in a row. The president now refuses to rule out a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Plus: Democrats are trying to use the Epstein scandal as political ammunition, accusing Republicans of a coverup while running ads targeted at vulnerable GOP districts. And: The FCC greenlights SkyDance's acquisition of Paramount just days after it canceled a top Trump critic's popular late night show and weeks after paying a $16 million legal settlement that Democrats say reeks of corruption. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeffrey Epstein talk took over Capitol Hill this week. And while President Donald Trump seems eager to change the subject, some of his closest allies in Congress are calling for answers. Senior White House Correspondent Kristen Holmes and Congressional Correspondent Lauren Fox discuss how this drama played out among House GOP members and why a summer break may not be enough to cool this issue down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN has learned a crucial reason why President Trump has changed his tune on the Jeffrey Epstein case: He now knows his name is in the so-called Epstein Files. While that does not implicate him in any crime, it certainly raises questions of a coverup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins just after President Trump holds another impromptu press conference at the White House while meeting with the Philippine president, who's in Washington to negotiate a trade deal. Asked about the Justice Department's request to meet with Ghislaine Maxwell, the sole living person convicted in the Jeffrey Epstein case, he replied, "That sounds appropriate," but then quickly shifted to talking about former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and the Russia investigation, and then accused Democratic Senator Adam Schiff of committing crimes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Trump floods social media with dozens of posts about former President Obama, the Washington Commanders and even a head-spinning video of a woman tossing a snake. But can any of it redirect the spotlight from the Jeffrey Epstein saga? Plus: A federal judge is hearing arguments in Harvard's effort to reverse the White House's decision to block more than $2 billion in federal funding. CNN is inside the courtroom to bring you all the developments. And: We have new reporting on how Secretary of State Rubio has become one of the most powerful people in President Trump's inner circle ... and his strategy to stay there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Senator Amy Klobuchar on why Democrats didn't release the Epstein files during the Biden Administration, Congressman Tim Burchett says Trump's call to release grand jury material in the Epstein case is a "good start." US hostage envoy Adam Boehler discusses the Trump administration’s prisoner exchange with Venezuela that freed ten detained US nationals. Former Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke weighs in on the GOP’s controversial push to redraw its congressional map to help Republicans. Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres, former Republican Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, former Trump campaign adviser Bryan Lanza, and CNN Political Commentator Karen Finney break down the state of both parties six months into President Trump’s second term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: MAGA revolt. President Trump faces the fallout over Epstein. Will his latest moves satisfy his base? Or are they digging in for a fight? Plus: Six months in. Trump is taking action on his campaign promises. So why are Americans souring on his approach? We have brand new polling. And: Texas hold up. As Democrats accuse Texas Republicans of stealing seats to hold the House. CNN’s Manu Raju goes one-on-one with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. New reporting on Democrats' plans to counterattack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices