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U.S. confirmed cases up 10x in one week; Surgeon general: "this week is going to be bad; NYC mayor says hospitals facing major crisis; U.S. surgeon general examining high number of coronavirus cases among young Americans; Sen Dems try to force Trump's hand on producing medical supplies; Stocks tumble despite emergency action by federal reserve; St. Louis fed chair warns unemployment may soar to 30%; GE, Ford, Zillow among companies cutting back as more Americans urged to stay home; Maryland gov. orders nonessential businesses to close; Trump rejects call to enforce defense production act; Amazon adding 100,00 jobs, raising hourly wages for workers; Bezos: things will only "get worse before they get better"; Amazon vows to protect & care for employees with virus; UK prime minster addresses coronavirus crisis; British PM Johnson tells citizens "you must stay at home"; British PM bans public gatherings, closes non-essential businesses;W.H.O's coronavirus treatment trial to enroll first patients this week;Man in France runs full marathon on his balcony; Japan starts to prepare to postpone Olympics; Canada, Australia won't send athletes to Olympics in July; Japanese PM Abe suggests games might have to be delayedTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: Defense production act kicked "into gear"; Nearly 1 in 5 Americans ordered to stay home amid pandemic; Trump: No current plan for nationwide lockdown; NY Gov. orders 100% of non-essential workers to stay home; More than 7,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York; California Gov. orders all residents to stay home - Nearly 40M people can only leave for essential reasons; Trump says FDA will fast-track treatments for coronavirus, but months of research still ahead; NIH studying treatment using recovered coronavirus patients; Critical supplies running low in hospitals combating coronavirus; Number of cases in Michigan jumps more than 400% in 48 hours; Governors issue warnings about medical supply shortages; Michigan Gov: "We are behind the eight ball" due to improper federal planning; Michigan Gov asks President Trump to activate national guard; Goldman Sachs predicts 2M+ Americans to file for unemployment this week; Trump Admin moves IRS tax filing deadline to July 15; Tsunami of layoffs, business closures to hit U.S. economy due to coronavirus; Managing stress and anxiety while social distancing; CNN Heroes: Random acts of kindness amid pandemic; 163,000 coronavirus cases, 215 deaths in the U.S.; Dow about to close: Temporary online-only trading starts Monday; NYC health dept. asks for a stop in testing of health care workers and first responders who don't have symptoms; Illinois Gov issues stay-at-home order for entire state; Illinois Health Officials: 163 new cases in the state today; Trump touts possible drugs to treat virus; His own health officials express skepticism; Trump attacks reporter who asked what he'd say to scared citizens; Global death toll surpasses 11,000; China announces no new local cases: 39 new imported coronavirus cases; Italy announced 627 deaths in 24 hours Nurses and doctors describe several U.S. hospitals overwhelmed with staff shortages, lack of supplies; Longtime Registered Nurse: My hospital is in "Chaos and confusion"; Trump invokes Defense Production Act to ramp up production of ventilators, medical supplies; U.S. military airlifts women's team from Honduras; Senate Intel Chair asks for ethics review of his stock sales after questions raised about timing;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11,000+ confirmed cases in the U.S., 164 deaths; Trump says FDA will fast track anti-viral treatments; Trump won't use defense production act yet because he says getting supplies is up to states; Trump: Anti-malaria drug will be available soon to treat coronavirus, but no guarantees it will work; Pence: Tens of thousands of Americans being tested daily ; Trump: Governors should get supplies for their own states, federal government is "not a shipping clerk"; NY Gov. orders 75% of workforce to work from home; Gov. Cuomo announces 90-day mortgage relief; CDC study: up to 30% of coronavirus cases are hospitalized; CDC: staff can use bandanas as "last resort" in facemask shortage; Hospitals brace for an influx of coronavirus patients; Netflix's pandemic offers lessons for coronavirus outbreak; Italy overtakes China as country with most coronavirus deaths; China sends ventilators and masks to Italy, France, Spain; possibly trying to curry favor; Critics blame China for hiding critical info in deadly virus; State dept raises travel advisory to highest level, says don't travel abroad; Domestic air travel sees "virtual shutdown" as WH mulls grounding flights; CDC study: Adults ages 20-44 make up 20% of patients in the hospital with coronavirus; U.S. surgeon general urges Americans, especially young people, to donate blood;U.S state department tells Americans not to travel abroad;CDC: Healthcare workers can reuse masks in a "crisis and use bandanas or scarves as a "Last Resort";CDC: Healthcare workers with mild symptoms can keep treating virus patients with a mask;Task Force: More than 50% of cases are in CA, NY, and Washington State; Hospitals fear running out of beds, ventilators, and masks; Pinellas County, FL now closing all public beaches;Local authorities shut down Florida beaches after no statewide mandate; GOP Florida Se. Rick Scott: "Get off the beach" ; Automakers, food chains, tech giants respond to needs of coronavirus outbreak; Concern coronavirus binge-watching could break the internet; Attempts to bring back holiday cheer with Christmas lights ;Johns Hopkins: 230,000+coronavirus cases worldwide; UK government plays down prospect of full lockdown; Israel to track cell phones for coronavirus contact tracing; Israel requires citizens to stay home for seven daysTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump sees himself as a "wartime president"; Defense Secy: military will provide up to five million masks for health care services; U.S. Navy to deploy two hospital ships to help treat non-coronavirus patients; 49 service members test positive for coronavirus; Non-essential NY businesses ordered to keep 50% of workforce home; Labs across U.S. face shortages in coronavirus testing supplies; Trump admin ordering thousands of ventilators; Distilleries using alcohol on tap to make hand sanitizerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NYC Mayor To Residents: Be prepared to shelter in place; Top Official to Young Americans: It's up to you to help slow coronavirus spread by creating social distance; Top health official urges young Americans to create social distance, says "we can't do this without" them; Top health official urges young people to protect older Americans; Quarter of Americans 65+ live in three states; Top official: "Weeks" to know if we're slowing coronavirus; Top Health Official: "Several weeks or maybe longer" to know if efforts to slow coronavirus are working; More than 7 million in Northern CA ordered to shelter in place; ER doctor treating coronavirus patients forced to self-quarantine in garage, away from wife and kids; Trump shifts tone on coronavirus crisis as U.S. cases increase; DOW up 1,000+ points after WH pushes economic relief package; Trump admin working to send checks directly to Americans "Immediately" to offset economic fallout; New York Governor rolls out more coronavirus measures as Trump walks back criticism;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump announces tougher guidelines to slow Coronavrius spread; Trump: the Coronavirus is not under control ; Trump: New Coronavirus reality could last until July, August; WH: Number of people of people tested for Coronavirus unknown ; Trump not looking at nationwide lockdown, only 'certain areas'; Dow freefalls 2,997 pts amid Coronavirus fears; NYC Mayor: Considering "everything" including a curfew to stop spread of Coronavirus; Hospitals brace for rush of patients, rationing masks, gloves, and supplies; Health officials estimate U.S. could run out of hospital beds, ventilators; Trump: we will back the airlines "100 percent",Aviation analyst: most world airlines will be bankrupt by May; Airlines to request $50B bailout from U.S. government; Trump announced tougher guidelines to slow Coronavirus spreadTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trading temporarily stopped after Dow drops dramatically for second time this week; Dow plunges 2,300+ points over coronavirus fears; 1400+ coronavirus cases in the U.S., Top health expert admits U.S. "failing" on coronavirus testing; Tom Hanks test positive for coronavirus, highlighting Australia's access to testing; U.S. lags behind other countries in coronavirus tests; NYT: Testing delays set back U.S. coronavirus response; Utah Jazz test full team, confirms second player tests positive; Fears over spread of coronavirus force schools to close, sporting events canceled & some workers sent home; CDC Dir.: Now is the time for big sports events to "take a pause"; NHL & NBA suspends seasons, MLB delayed opening day; Ohio Gov. orders all public & private K-12 schools to close for three weeks; NCAA Tournament canceled over coronavirus fears; WH: trump not getting tested for coronavirus after Brazilian leader's press secretary test positive; Health experts dispute trump claim coronavirus testing going "smooth"; Trump travel restrictions for Europe catch airlines, U.S. allies off guard; Italian hospital official: coronavirus has our health care system "one step from collapse"; Italy sees biggest one-day jump in coronavirus cases; All Catholic churches in Rome close over coronavirus fears; Doctors warn U.S. is not ready for spike in virus cases; Are U.S. hospitals prepared for influx of coronavirus patients?; Doctor warn U.S. is not ready for spike in virus cases; Just this hour: Disneyland closes, states shut schools, NYC employees work from home & NCAA tourney canceled;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top health official warns "it's going to get worse" after President Trump claims coronavirus "will go away"; Top official warns coronavirus "is going to get worse"; NY Gov: 13 more coronavirus cases near NY containment zone; Seattle is first major city to close public schools; W.H.O. officially declares coronavirus outbreaks a pandemic; Sources: workers without proper gear assisted evacuees; WH official: travel restrictions for Europe "under discussion"; Trump to make statement tonight on coronavirus, says economy "still strong" despite stocks entering bear market territory; NCAA: basketball tournaments will be played without fans; Sanders says he has no plans to drop out after major losses; Sanders: "while our campaign has won the ideological debate, we are losing the debate over electability"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Markets tank amid Coronavirus fears & oil pries fight; trading briefly halted during wild day on wall street; Dow plunges 2,000+ points, Wall St. suffers historic losses; Oil prices suffer worst crash since 1991; New CNN polls on Coronavirus outbreak, Trump's handling of crisis; California docks cruise ship with 21 virus cases ; Cruise passengers to be quarantined at bases across U.S.; More than 600 confirmed Coronavirus case in the U.S.; Most U.S Deaths from Coronavirus involved patients 70 and older; Dr. Fauci to high-risk travels: "don't get on a cruise ship"; State governments ask thousands to self-quarantine; Missouri patent's family breaks quarantine, attends school dance; Coronavirus cases now in more than 100 countries and territories; Four COP lawmakers self-quarantine after CPAC attendee tests positive for coronavirus; Trump's advisers urge him to take a more serious stance as Cornavirus spreads; Trump downplays virus threat, accuses dems of playing politics; At least 26 dead, 600+ confirmed cases across 35 states & DC; Booker & Harris to campaign with Biden in Michigan tonight; Booker dismisses allegations the democratic establishment is ganging up on Sanders; Sanders looks to Michigan to regain momentum in race; Six states vote tomorrow, Biden & Sanders focus on biggest delegate prize of MichiganTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: Trump receiving conflicting info from outside friends; Trump: "Very few" cases in the U.S. compared to other countries; Sources: WH Officials worry top expert's statements on severity of the outbreak could anger Trump; Top Health Official: Millions of testing kits needed ASAP; Outbreak spreading to at least 21 states, 250+ infected; Thousands self-quarantine in CA, NY, & across U.S.; Health experts urge people over 60 to reconsider usual activities; Stocks close lower as Wall Street ends whirlwind week; Unemployment report strong but stock market continues to slide; Michigan emerges as next key battle for Biden, Sanders; Trump & Sanders attack Biden over Social Security, Medicare; Sanders plans Michigan blitz ahead of Tuesday's primary; Warren: "Why would I owe anybody an endorsement?"; President tours CDC amid coronavirus concerns; SXSW Festival canceled amid coronavirus concerns;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dow plunges, nearly wiping out Wednesday's gain; Warren: If you say there was sexism in this race, "everyone says whiner"; Sanders, Biden praise Warren after she drops out of race; Sen. Romney criticizes GOP efforts to investigate Burisma; Sanders says political establishment is "working frantically to defeat us"; Trump says he'll make Burisma a 'major' campaign issue; Trump disputes W.H.O. on virus death rate, citing his "hunch"; Trump's comments on coronavirus add to confusion; Coronavirus spreading across 17 states, 200+ infected; Cruise ship docks off California coast over virus fears; At least 12 confirmed deaths in U.S. from coronavirus outbreak; Pence: Gets first-hand look at supplies to combat coronavirus; Pence: Not enough coronavirus tests exist to meet demand; Airlines, big tech take action to reduce risk of coronavirus; Airlines reduce flights, big tech companies restrict employee travel to stop spread of coronavirus; Jared Kushner sells shares worth $25-$50 million in company benefiting from Trump's tax overhaul; Trump refutes top health officials on coronavirus just weeks after downplaying traumatic brain injuries; Trump's downplaying of troops' traumatic brain injuries renews grief for some military families & vets;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects Biden wins Maine, further extending delegate lead; Sources: Warren assessing path forward in 2020 race; Results so far show Sanders' support has shrunk since 2016; Soon: Pence gives coronavirus briefing amid testing confusion; United Airlines cutting U.S. flights amid coronavirus crisis; Sen. Schumer accused of threatening Kavanaugh, Supreme Court takes up first big abortion case of Trump era; Gorsuch for saying "you will pay the price" amid abortion case; Dozens still missing after tornadoes kill at least 24 in TennesseeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DOW soars 1,200+ points after worst week since 2008; Klobuchar campaign: "this is a moment of unity"; 2020 Dems hit Bloomberg for his prior record as a republican; Bloomberg: I have no plans to drop out of the race; Bloomberg: my time as mayor was the best for New York City; Azar: U.S. is "radically" expanding coronavirus testing; U.S. surgeon general: you can raise your risk of coronavirus by improperly wearing a mask; Trump contradicts top disease expert, says vaccines are moving along "very quickly"; Trump eyeing new travel restrictions to stop coronavirus spread; Bombing in Afghanistan kills three after trump admin sins landmark peace deal with Taliban; Joint chiefs chairman: despite deal, don't expect all violence in Afghanistan to end; Trump reiterates plans to personally meet with leaders of the TalibanTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Global markets lose trillions in value over past week; Fed char: coronavirus poses "evolving risk" to economic activity; WHO: coronavirus spread & impact risk are "very high"; World Health officials warn of "pandemic potential"; CDC: hope to have every state & local health dept. testing for coronavirus by the end of next week; Up to 100 health workers exposed to CA coronavirus patient; Mulvaney, Donald Trump Junior suggest media and democrats using coronavirus to hurt Trump; Mulvaney: media covered impeachment "hoax of the day" instead of Trump admin's early response to virus; GOP rep: "everyone is scrambling for information" on virus; Dem rep: U.S. not prepared for coronavirus on multiple levels; HHS whistleblower: U.S. workers did not receive proper training, protective gear when receiving China evacuees; In 2016 Sanders wanted superdelegates to overrule voters, now he wants to avoid it; GOP lawmakers express fears about U.S. deal with Taliban; GOP letter: Taliban is a terror group & peace deal could undermine Afghan government; Afghan gov: deal with Taliban could be terrorist victory; Pompeo spars with democrat over Trump's brain injury comments;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dow drops 1,000+ points, closes in red every day this week; Goldman Sachs predicts no earnings from U.S. companies in 2020 due to coronavirus, say it could lead to recession; Health Officials: First coronavirus case of "unknown origin" reported; Trump contradicts health officials, says it's not inevitable coronavirus will spread here in U.S.; Sources: Pence will take lead on public statements, all Admin Health Officials must get VP office sign off; Market slide continues amid fear of coronavirus spreading; VP Pence under fire for handling of HIV crisis in Indiana & past claim that smoking does not kill; CA Gov: 8,400 people currently being monitored for coronavirus; CA Gov: California has shortage of coronavirus test kits; Trump contradicts CDC warning of "inevitable" coronavirus spread in U.S.; Trump shocked at how many people die of flu each year; In 2014 Trump politicized ebola to attack Dems before midterms; Sanders to critics who say he's too polarizing: Don't tell me I can't beat Trump; Pelosi: Democrats are about "unity, unity, unity" and will support whoever is the nominee; Rahm Emanuel's take on Democrats running to replace Trump; Sanders points to momentum in SC as he fights for upset; Bloomberg releases new details about his heart health, calls on Sanders to do the same; Biden: No evidence Sanders can turn out voters like Obama did; FMR VP says he had to find purpose after losing son Beau; Ahead of primary, Biden leads with wide margin in new SC poll; New SC poll: Biden holds 20-point lead over Sanders; Wash Post: Whistleblower claims U.S. workers assisted coronavirus evacuees without proper protective gear;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump news conference on coronavirus at 6:30p; CDC: Coronavirus could cause "severe disruption" in U.S.; U.S. military restricts travel to South Korea over coronavirus concerns; World Health Org: more new coronavirus cases today outside of China than inside; Biden nabs major SC endorsement from top Dem James Clyburn; 2020 Democrats attack Sanders, say he could hurt Dems in other Senate & House races; Sources: Trump considers czar to combat coronavirus in U.S.; Sources: Trump frustrated with Health and Human Services Secy Azar over coronavirus response; Fears over election security grow as Trump remains undecided on permanent intel chief; Schumer: new acting intel chief has "little to no relevant" experience except for being a Trump loyalistTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dow tumbles second day in a row amid coronavirus concerns; CDC: 57 cases of coronavirus in the U.S.; Sources: Trump privately vents over coronavirus, publicly insists everything is fine; Trump Admin asks Congress for $2.5B to combat coronavirus; Schumer calls Trump's virus response "dangerous incompetence"; Kudlow claims coronavirus is "very contained"; Bipartisan concern & outrage on coronavirus; WHO: Virus outbreak has "pandemic potential"; Trump won't say if he believes Russians interfering in 2020; Trump: I don't want help from Russia in 2020; Trump: Supreme Court justices Ginsburg & Sotomayor should recuse themselves from cases related to me; Sanders to take center stage at debate as Democratic frontrunner; Sanders defends his comments praising Fidel Castro; Democrats criticize Sanders' praise of Fidel Castro; Rivals attack Sanders' record on issues affecting black voters ahead of SC Primary; Sanders touts diverse campaign as he tries to sway black voters in SC who supported Clinton in 2016; Judge recalls Roger Stone jury as Trump attacks forewoman; Sources: Trump considering partisan ally Rep. John Ratcliffe for Intel Chief position;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DOW plunges 1,000+ points on coronavirus fears; Gains in 2020 now wiped out; Italy has largest cluster of coronavirus outside Asia with 215+ cases, seven deaths; New SC poll: race narrowing, but Biden still leading; Candidates ramp up attacks on Sanders ahead of critical 9 days; Moderate Dem attacks Sanders' partial defense of Castro; Bloomberg advisor: other candidates "don't deserve to win" if they can't find courage to challenge Sanders at debate; GOP's Scott: Sanders is biggest threat to Donald Trump; Biden denies calling SC his firewall, despite saying exactly that; Sources: Trump want fewer people working for him, more loyalists; Trump adviser: Ginni Thomas leading effort to compile list of "never Trumpers"; Sources: Trump's new personnel chief warns agencies to look out for disloyal staffers; 100% of NV vote in; Sanders solidly in 1st, Biden 2nd; Source: national security advisor O'Brien's instincts may be "political", O'Brian contradicts briefing on Russian meddling; Sanders says it's "unfair" to say "everything is bad" about Cuba's Fidel Castro; FL lawmakers blast Sanders over controversial Cuba comments; Sanders skips IPAC calling the pro-Israel group a platform for "bigotry", AIPAC calls Sanders decision "shameful"; Source: U.S. cannot "ignore needs of the Palestinian people"; Weinstein guilty of criminal sex act and rape; Hervey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #metoo moment; Weinstein booked at Rikers Island, sentencing set for March 11;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: Election security official told lawmakers Russia is looking to help Trump win in November; Source: President Trump upset he heard about intel conclusion on Russia from a House Republican; Warren slams Bloomberg as an "arrogant billionaire"; Sen. Bernie Sanders briefed by U.S. Officials that Russia is trying to help his presidential campaign; U.S. & Taliban agree to 7-day break in violence in Afghanistan;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: Won't pardon Stone now, but "good chance of exoneration"; Bloomberg: Nominating sanders would be a "fatal error"; Contentious debate sets stage for caucuses in less than 48 hours; Sanders: I've talked with Obama multiple times in last month; Bloomberg: Trump was the "real winner" of Dem debate; Buttigieg camp on Bloomberg: "worst debate performance" ever; Members of Nevada's largest union express fear over Sanders' "Medicare for All" proposal; Trump's pick for Acting Intel Chief has history of making misogynistic, incendiary comments; U.S. Amb to Germany appointed Acting Intel Chief; WH Official: Trump became irate with Acting DNI Maguire last week before replacing him; Mulvaney admits Republicans are hypocritical on deficits;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bloomberg campaign: Sanders' aide claim that Bloomberg had heart attacks "an absolute lie"; New Sanders ad targets Biden over voter enthusiasm; Sanders, Bloomberg brace for attacks at last Democratic debate before Nevada caucuses; Biden slams Bloomberg: "he didn't endorse Barack or me when we ran"; The money trail behind those granted clemency by Trump; Rod Blagojevich on clemency: "I'm a Trump-ocrat"; Assange lawyers say WikiLeaks founder offered pardon if he denied Russia hacked the DNC, WH denies claim; China expels three Wall Street Journal reporters amid criticism of coronavirus handlingTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: I'm actually the Chief Law Enforcement Officer; Trump commutes Blagojevich's sentence after seeing his wife argue his case on Fox; Judge to sentence Trump confidante Roger Stone Thursday as Trump demands new trial; Federal judges hold emergency meeting amid questions about DOJ; Bloomberg, Sanders trade attacks ahead of Nevada debate; Sanders campaign hits Bloomberg for supporting entitlements cuts in 2012; Experts downplay odds of coronavirus spreading in U.S. despite 73,000+ cases worldwide, no vaccine;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dems turn focus to Nevada with early voting under way; 26,000 Dems turn out for early voting in Nevada so far; Bernie Sanders biggest challenge in Nevada: major state union opposes "Medicare for All"; Dems criticize Bloomberg's $400 million ad spending; Nevada volunteers, campaigns express concern over caucuses, campaign aide says they "have a lot more questions"; Ex-DOJ officials: AG Barr's actions in Roger Stone case "outrageous", he should resign; Trump campaign manager tweets pic of Air Force One in 2004 at Daytona 500 instead of Trump's visit; Soon: Bolton to make first public comments since impeachment; Short: Pres Trump is frustrated with bias of justice dept; Trump confident Roger Stone set to be sentenced this week; WH official: no change in Trump's view of Barr despite calls for AG's resignation; AL senate candidate knocks Sessions' record as AG: "he let the president down and got fired"; 300 Americans let off cruise ship face new quarantine in U.S.; 14 Americans with coronavirus arrive back in U.S. from cruise ship; CDC: 467 people in U.S. under investigation for coronavirus, not including American evacuees from Diamond Princess cruise; World Health Org: not classifying coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic; At least 140 travelers denied entry to U.S. over coronavirus travel ban; Wine prices are dropping fast;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: Barr orders review of high-profile cases Trump rails about while claiming Trump has no influence; Trump: I have the right to interfere in legal cases, but I haven't; WH Official: Trump angered by decision not to charge McCabe; Source: Barr expressed frustration to Trump before interview; Sources: Barr orders review of Flynn case despite saying Trump can't bully him; Avenatti guilty on all counts in Nike extortion trial; Candidates call out Bloomberg for past comments on discriminatory practices; Bloomberg apologizes for stop and frisk: "I didn't understand then the unintended pain"; Bloomberg launches "Mike for black America" campaign plan; Warren slams Bloomberg on 2008 "redlining" remark, says he should not be Democratic nominee; Biden confident he'll win South Carolina after finishing fourth in Iowa & fifth in New Hampshire; Ocasio-Cortez admits Sanders may have to compromise on "Medicare for all"; Klobuchar, Steyer can't name Mexican Pres. when asked; Nearly 1,400 dead globally, vast majority in China; 443 people in U.S. have been investigated for coronavirus, 15 have tested positive, dozens are still pending; Trump Admin diverting $3.8b in Pentagon funds to pay for border wall; GOP lawmakers call out Trump moving money from defense to pay for border wall; Trump diverts Pentagon money meant for weapons, programs, fighter jets to fund border wall;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hope Hicks, Trump's ex-body man return to White House; Source: official who ran office overseeing Stone case resigns after nomination for top treasury job pulled; Trump: may stop aides from listening to calls with world leaders; President Trump says Kelly was in "over his head" after ex-chief of staff says working for Trump was a "killer"; Barr slams Trump's DOJ tweets, but says president never asked him to do anything in Roger Stone case; Bloomberg spending on campaign ads top $350m; AG Barr: Trump should stop tweeting about DOJ; makes it "impossible for me to do my job"; Crossover voting could disrupt Democratic primaries; Some Republicans look to disrupt South Carolina Democratic primary; Limbaugh attacks Buttigieg, says Trump could "have fun" debating a "gay guy kissing his husband on stage"; Experience & popularity may not matter... as history proves; "Race for the White House" premiers Sunday at 9p et/ptTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP Senators brush off questions over Trump DOJ interference; AG Barr agrees to testify before House Judiciary Cmte next month; Focus shifts to more diverse states after Sanders wins NH; Sanders wins New Hampshire followed by Buttigieg, Klobuchar; Biden looks to black voters in SC for comeback; Bloomberg picks up several black lawmaker endorsements despite stop and frisk controversyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Candidates look for clear win tonight after Iowa caucus; Sanders tells CNN "we're feeling good" as NH votesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden & Buttigieg trade blows over experience, electability; Biden campaign downplays expectations in New Hampshire; Klobuchar campaign raised $3M since Friday night's debate; Klobuchar claims she is "surging" ahead of tomorrow's votes; Trump gets revenge, fires two key impeachment witnesses; Schumer calling for investigation into witness retaliation; Trump to Utah gov on Romney: "You keep him. We don't want him."; CPAC chair says he fears for Romney's "physical safety"; Trump: WV senator "wouldn't understand" transcripts; Manchin: Rudy Giuliani is "horrible for the country"; 2021 proposal has big cuts to Medicaid, safety net programs, boosts defense; Sen Graham says Trump's firing of Lt Col Vindman is justified; Why the moderate message may work well for Buttigieg in NH; Big chunk of independents leaves NH primary largely up for grabs; Buttigieg targets "future former republicans" in NH primary; 97 dead in one day, death toll now surpasses SARS outbreak; 3,700 passengers quarantined on cruise ship, confirmed cases on board double overnight; U.S. charges Chinese officials in Equifax breach, A.G. Barr calls out "pattern" of Chinese hacks;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vindman's lawyer: He was asked to leave "for telling the truth" because Trump "decided to exact revenge"; Sanders hits Buttigieg for donations from billionaires; 2020 Dems face critical test in New Hampshire after Iowa fiasco; Bloomberg touts endorsements from ex-Trump Navy Secretary & Dems that flipped GOP seats; Bill Taylor on being subject of Trump's attacks: "It's a little weird"; Taylor responds to Pompeo saying Americans don't care about Ukraine; Taylor: 14,000 Ukrainians have died fighting Russia; Taylor: Giuliani attacks on Yovanovitch "unconscionable"; Taylor: Pompeo wants to support State Dept employees, but he's under pressure from "other parts" of the govt; Taylor: Bothers me to see Vindman, Yovanovitch unfairly attacked; Taylor: I don't resent Bolton for not testifying; Outrage grows over China's response despite Trump's praise of Chinese President; Royal Caribbean announces list of new travel restrictions over coronavirus fears; Hillary Clinton continues to hit Sanders, warns he's promising "the moon" but can't deliver;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: Pelosi & Schiff "vicious, horrible" people; Trump slams Pelosi, Romney at National Prayer Breakfast; Trump: Romney used his religion as a "crutch" for guilty vote; GOP Senators suggest Trump has learned a lesson, as he takes victory lap & slams Democrats; Trump attacks Romney, calls Pelosi "horrible" in ranting speech; Buttigieg & Sanders in virtual tie in Iowa, Sanders dismisses Buttigieg lead as "meaningless"; DNC Chair calls for recanvass of Iowa caucuses; Sen. Bernie Sanders raised $25 million in month of January; Candidates battle it out in NH as Iowa keeps counting; New poll: Sanders leading in NH, Buttigieg in second; Fmr VP reflects on struggle with stuttering at CNN Town Hall;Biden slams Buttigieg's lack of experience as a "risk," Buttigieg responds by touting Iowa results; Inside the digital campaign to spin headlines to favor Trump; Atlantic writer: Conspiracy theories and lies from pro-Trump groups flooded my Facebook timeline; Pro-Trump groups join forces to bombard social media feeds with misinformation; Americans quarantined on military bases & cruise ships as officials scramble to contain deadly virus; China lockdowns expand as coronavirus spreads, more than 28,000 cases confirmed worldwide; Pentagon: 11 military bases prepped for coronavirus quarantine;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Romney only Republican to vote to convict TrumpTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former WH Chief of Staff John Kelly: "I believe John Bolton"; Kushner on impeachment: The President has been totally vindicated; Sekulow alludes to Bolton's book: This trial is not "a game of leaks and unsourced manuscripts"; Graham: "Totally support" Senators reviewing Bolton book; Witness fight reignited in wake of Bolton revelations; Trump defense team finishes opening arguments; Joe Biden says Ernst "spilled the beans" suggesting Trump using trial to hurt him; Biden: Ernst "spilled the beans", says Trump afraid of him; Trump's trial defense rests as he releases mideast peace plan; Palestinian leader: Trump's plan is the "slap of the century"; Trump praises Pompeo for "doing a good job" with NPR reporter; Jared Kushner to CNN: Palestinian leaders have "perfect track record of blowing every opportunity" they've had; Helicopter pilot requested to fly under special rules, in weather conditions worse than normal; Audio from chopper's final moments reveal pilot was climbing to avoid cloud layer; HHS Secretary pushes China for "more cooperation & transparency" on coronavirus; State Dept: Plane carrying U.S. Diplomats has departed Wuhan, China amid coronavirus outbreak; At least 106 dead, 4,610 confirmed cases of coronavirus; United Airlines suspends some flights between U.S. and China as coronavirus spreads;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New CNN poll: 51% think Trump should be convicted & removed; More women say Trump should be removed than men; 86% of African American voters favor Trump's removal; Majority of voters under age 45 support Trump's removal; 69% want witnesses at president Trump's trial; 48% of republicans want witnesses at the trial; 58% say Trump abused power of the presidency; 57% believe Pres Trump obstructed congress; Pres Trump's approval rating at 43%; 45% say impeachment won't affect Trump's 2020 chances; Swing state voters split on removing Trump from office; WH legal team: impeachment articles "fail to allege any crime", appropriate for Trump to bring up Biden's & Burisma with Ukraine president; Source: fight over Trump trial could play out in open session; Sen. Doug Jones on looming impeachment trial; Trump visits Martin Luther King Jr memorial in DC; Sanders slams Biden's Social Security record ahead of Iowa; Biden: a Warren, Sanders nomination may hurt down-ballot Dems; NYT editorial board endorses both Klobuchar & Warren; High security as heavily armed protesters rally for gun rights; Despite concern, thousands protest peacefully for gun rights; Aircraft carrier named for African-American pearl harbor heroTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: House Republicans no longer expected to defend Trump in impeachment trial; Sources: Trial expected to start with contentious day with Democrats trying to force witnesses; Pompeo says State Department will investigate possible surveillance of ex-U.S. Ambassador; Indicted Giuliani associate says he watched Trump order aide to fire U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine in 2018; Eleven troops being treated for concussion symptoms, transported from Iraq to Germany and Kuwait; Defense Official to CNN: Symptoms emerged days after the attack; Iran's Supreme Leader says U.S. was slapped in the face; Trump: Impeachment trial is "rigging the election again against Bernie Sanders"; Trump knocks Bloomberg campaign Ads as "vanity project"; Biden to NYT Editorial Board: "Not true" I hinted willingness to serve only one term; FBI arrests three alleged white supremacists ahead of gun rights rally in Virginia; New book: Trump "dressed down" top military officials in 2017 meeting, called them losers;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House managers formally present articles to Senate; Senate expected to vote on whether to call trial witnesses; John Dean: I'd be astounded if Senate doesn't call witnesses; Senate impeachment starts as Giuliani associate implicates Trump; Ukraine's FM: I don't trust a word Parnas is saying; Ukraine launches investigation after text messages suggest surveillance on former U.S. Ambassador; Lawyer releases video showing Trump with Parnas at Mar-a-Lago; GAO: Trump Admin broke law by withholding Ukraine aid; Trump (again) insists he doesn't know Parnas after explosive claims implicate him in Ukraine scandal; Trump claims no knowledge of Rudy Giuliani letter to Zelensky; Giuliani associates says Ukraine scheme "all about 2020"; Trump still faces GOP challengers for the presidency despite many states cancelling GOP primaries; Buttigieg blitzes Iowa as impeachment trial takes four Senate Democrats off campaign trail; Impeachment trial takes four 2020 Dems off campaign trail; Sanders on impeachment trial: I'd rather be campaigning but I swore an oath; New Buttigieg Ads target Iowa counties Trump flipped; Source: Intel Officials don't want public hearings on worldwide threats after angering Trump last year; Putin's handpicked new PM takes over today after entire government resigns; Putin appears to cement grip on power by changing rules of Russian constitution;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Amash reacts to Pelosi's picks for impeachment managers; Yovanovitch wants investigation into "disturbing" surveillance; New letters: Giuliani had Trump's "knowledge and consent" to request meeting with Ukraine president; Klobuchar: there's a double standard for women in politics, but I can win presidency; Warren-Sanders feud takes center stage at CNN debate; Biden & Sanders spar over Iraq war vote during CNN debate; Candidates make final cases to Iowa voters during CNN debate; WH undecided on including Trump defenders in trial; Trump signs first phase of trade deal with China on the same day house delivers impeachment articles; Dow closes about 29k for first time as Trump signs phase one of trade deal with China; Any moment: Pelosi to sign article of impeachment;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some GOP Senators open to impeachment process; Sen. Paul: GOP may have to call Hunter Biden in trial; Trump supposed to be in Davos during start of impeachment trial; McConnell slams Pelosi for delaying impeachment trial; McConnell: Impeachment trial to start on Tuesday; Sen. Paul: If witnesses are allowed, I'll call for Hunter Biden; McCarthy: By holding articles, Pelosi helps Biden's 2020 bid; Sanders attacks Biden's Iraq war vote ahead of CNN Debate; Biden touts electability against Trump in new Ad; DNC Chair defends process over concerns about diversity; Warren aide: Not looking for a fight with Sanders tonight; New Biden Ad: Trump has Joe Biden on the mind; Barr & Pompeo shift justification for Iran strike; Trump on imminent threat: "It doesn't really matter"; Russia accused of hacking company at center of impeachment; Burisma hack seems to mimic Russia's 2016 election interference; Cyber firm: Russia began hack at height of Trump's impeachment; Schiff: Russia is at it again, trying to help Trump; Biden Campaign: Hack proves Putin & Trump see Biden as threat; Pelosi demands Trump Admin brief Congress on Burisma hack;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: WH has been consistent on threats from Iran; Trump officials struggle to defend claims of embassy plots; Esper: I saw no evidence of threats against four embassies; Iran accused of shooting protesters demonstrating against regime; Protesters in Iran call for regime's top leaders to step down; Pompeo: U.S. Strike on Iran's top general was part of a "bigger strategy"; Trump shares photoshopped image of Pelosi & Schumer wearing traditional Islamic clothing in front of Iran flag; Pelosi preps to hand over articles as reps still in dark over impeachment manager selection, Pelosi accusing McConnell of a "cover up"; McConnell blasts Pelosi for "weak impeachment case, says he's glad Pelosi realized she never had any "leverage"; GOP senator asks Trump to "not infect" trial with house reps; White House wants senate to be able to dismiss Trump charges; Pelosi: Senate must call witnesses or "pay a price"; Sen Collins and small group of GOP senators working on agreement to call impeachment witnesses; Schiff: we are considering subpoenaing Bolton; Trump: if senate holds impeachment trial, it gives dems credit; Candidates prepare for final debate before Iowa caucuses; Sources: Sanders told Warren in 2018 private meeting that a woman can't win; Sanders: "ludicrous" to believe I said that; Sanders slams Biden's Iraq war vote, Kerry says he's "distorting" Biden's record; Poll: Biden holds strong lead among African-American voters; Impeachment trial's impact on presidential campaigns; Cory Booker drops out of presidential race; Bloomberg: Dems in danger of repeating 2016; AG Barr on Pensacola attack: "this was an act of terrorism"; U.S. sending 21 Saudi cadets home after shooting; Australia drops carrots & sweet potatoes to starving wildlifeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump now claims at least 4 embassies were potential targets; Pompeo claims Congress briefed on Soleimani embassy threats but several lawmakers say they weren't; Pompeo on attack: Didn't know when or where, but threat imminent; Pompeo won't define "imminent" on threat from Iran; Surveillance video captures moment of Ukraine plane crash; Pompeo: U.S. believes Iran "likely" shot down passenger plane killing 176 on board; Newly weds, young children among 176 victims of plane crash; Russian ship comes dangerously close to U.S. Navy destroyer; ignoring repeated warnings; Russian ship nearly collides with Navy destroyer in Arabian sea; DOD: Video shows Russian aggression towards U.S. Navy ship; Pelosi reveals she's ready to send articles of impeachment to Senate next week; Trump: Pelosi should have sent impeachment articles to Senate long time ago; GOP Sources: Republicans want Trump acquitted by State of the Union on Feb 4; Sanders raises more money in fourth quarter than any other candidate; Biden, Warren, Buttigieg & Sanders tied at the top in NH poll; Steyer qualifies for debate, Booker says he bought his way onto stage; Biden uses Iran tensions to tout leadership experience in new Ad; DOJ review of Clinton's business dealings fizzles; DOJ: Not enough evidence to open formal investigation into Clinton's business dealings; Area roughly the size of South Carolina destroyed by wildfires; 30,000 attend climate change protest in Sydney amid wildfires; 18-million acres torched, 2,000 homes destroyed across country; 24 people charged with deliberately starting fires, scientists say climate change also to blame;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN obtains video that purports to show missile striking object in sky over Tehran; Iran State Media: U.S. invited to be present for plane crash investigation; Iran Officials: Black box of crashed Ukraine flight is "damaged"; Iran Official: May need outside help reading data on black box; Report: Ukrainian plane changed directions before crashing; UK Prime Minister: "Body of information" plane was mistakenly shot down by Iranian missile; Trump defends Iran strike, claims Iran was looking to blow up embassy; Pelosi: Cavalier attitude of President Trump is "stunning"; Pence: No doubt Iran was trying to kill Americans in revenge strike; GOP Rep Collins, Nikki Haley falsely claim Dems are mourning death of Iran's General; Iranian commander vows "harsher revenge" still to come; Iranian commander contradicts leaders, says strike is part of larger operation against U.S.; Pelosi defends decision to hold impeachment articles: I'll send when I'm ready, probably soon; Source: Pelosi privately signals she may send impeachment articles to Senate soon; Pelosi bucks Sen Democrats calling for her to send over impeachment articles; Dem Rep. Schiff: No plans for Bolton testimony in House Intel Cmte. ahead of Senate trial; Trump Admin delays disclosing secret service costs for first family's travel until after 2020 election; WaPo: First family's travel costs U.S. $13.6 Mil in one month; Trump Admin says protection costs would be used politically; Trump announces overhauling of 50-year-old rules, could hurt environment but speed up building projects;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. officials still concerned about threats from Iran's proxies; Trump: Iranian general should have been killed years ago; White House releases new photos of Trump consulting advisers last night in situation room; Trump opts not to use "big, powerful, accurate" missiles in retaliation for Iran strike; Iraqi military: two rockets land in Baghdad green zone, no casualties reported; Iran's supreme leader calls retaliation "a slap in the face" to U.S.; Satellite photos appear to show damage from Iran strikes; Gabbard: Trump admin failed to provide evidence of imminent threat; GOP Senator Lee: way this played out is "un-American" and "completely unacceptable" ; GOP senator calls Iran briefing "worst briefing I've had on a military issue in nine years"; Soleimani's tactics forced U.S. to change its strategy in IraqTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Esper: U.S. not looking to start a war but "prepared to finish one"; Now: WH Officials briefing top Dem, GOP leaders on Iran strike; Trump on threat to hit Iranian cultural sites: "I like to obey the law"; Defense Secy Esper: Soleimani was planning to carry out attack within "days"; U.S. Intel shows Iran moving military equipment, including drones and missiles, over last few days; McConnell has the votes to set impeachment trial rules, could mean no witnesses testify; Sources: Bolton's statement on testifying sent WH scrambling; Sources: Pelosi hasn't told close allies her impeachment plan; McConnell has the votes to start impeachment trial without witnesses, despite Bolton's willingness to talk; GOP Senator: Dems should be careful about wanting witnesses; McConnell has the votes to start impeachment trial without witnesses, despite Bolton's willingness to talk; Sen. Roberts: No reason Bolton can't say something right now; Biden hits Trump in Foreign Policy speech for tweets, threats & tantrums; Biden hits Trump over Iran strike as other Dems point to Biden's Iraq war vote; Back-to-back earthquakes trigger blackouts and widespread damage in Puerto Rico;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pres. Trump & Iran's leaders trade threats after deadly strike; Official: U.S. Expected to deploy B-52 Bombers for Iran contingency ops; U.S. Official: Military notifies Iraq of troop movement; Pentagon: No plans for U.S. to leave Iraq now; Iran vows to retaliate against U.S. for killing of top general; Trump again warns U.S. may attack Iranian cultural sites; U.S. General: Letter about U.S. troop movement was released by mistake; Bolton willing to testify impeachment trial if subpoenaed; GOP Senate aides on Bolton: Witnesses aren't happening... zero pressure to listen to Dems demands; Fury & threats as Iranians mourn top general Soleimani; Hundreds of thousands in Iran mourn top general as Iran's leaders vow retribution; New Iranian top general: We'll kick the U.S. out of Mideast;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: "We do not seek Regime change" in Iran; Trump: We took action to "stop a war"; Top U.S. Gen: Soleimani planning "significant campaign of violence"; Iran's top General killed in strike ordered by Trump; Secretary of State: Deadly strike needed to stop "imminent attack" & save American lives; Trump: Iranian Gen was planning "sinister attack" on Americans; U.S. to deploy thousands of additional troops to Kuwait;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

N. Korea, Iran threaten Pres Trump as impeachment trial looms; Defense Secy Esper: Iran will regret additional provocations; Kim Jong Un threatens to test new strategic weapon; Iran: We are not afraid of war & can "break" the United States; Sanders & Buttigieg out raise Biden in 4th quarter fundraising weeks before Iowa caucuses; 4th quarter fundraising: Sanders $34.5M, Buttigieg $24.7M, Biden $22.7M, Yang $17.5M, Gabbard $3.4M; Trump raises $46 million in 4th quarter; Biden lands first congressional endorsement from Iowa; Julian Castro ends his 2020 presidential bid; Biden pulls in his biggest fundraising haul with $22.7M in 4th quarter; CNN: Sen. McConnell expected to speak tomorrow on impeachment; Pelosi responds to new Ukraine docs: Why won't Trump & McConnell allow a fair trial?; Report: Uredacted White House emails reveal Pentagon's concern over Ukraine aid freeze; Wait and seethe: Trump fumes during impeachment limbo; NY orders more patrols & security after wave of violence; Family of Hanukkah attack victim: Prognosis isn't good; Trump uses homeless crisis to hit Pelosi after impeachment; Australian towns evacuated as wildfire threat levels rise;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Protesters smash windows, scale walls at U.S. compound in Baghdad; U.S. dispatches helicopters, Marines to protect Baghdad embassy; Trump blames Iran for protests at U.S. Embassy in Iraq, vows to hold regime responsible; Protesters storm U.S. Embassy compound after American airstrikes on Iran-backed militia; GOP Sen. Collins open to witnesses testifying in Senate trial; GOP Sen. Collins : "Inappropriate" for Senators in either party to prejudge trial evidence; Schumer cites NYT report to argue for trial witness; Stabbing witness: A "Hanukkah miracle" attack was not worse; Federal hate crime charges filed against Hanukkah attack suspect; Rabbi's son was hit in head with machete by attacker; Rep. Lowey pens NY Times Op-Ed on response to anti-Semitic attacks; Rep. Lowey: Problem is "an epidemic" and root causes need to be addressed; Rep. Lowey calls for action in new Op-Ed: "This is unacceptable. It is not our America"; Pelosi's impeachment delay stretching into 2020; Buttigieg criticizes Biden for son's work in Ukraine; Buttigieg to AP: I wouldn't have wanted my son working in Ukraine while I was leading anti-corruption push; Warren looks to spark campaign momentum as Iowa nears; Australians forced to seek shelter on beaches and in boats; Koalas, kangaroos flee devastating fires in Australia; Trump to sign trade deal with China, but pact is only phase one of agreement; Last-minute preparations underway in Times Square; Police drones will watch over Ball drop for the first time;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NYT: Bolton, Pompeo, Esper tried to convince Trump to release Ukraine aid in August meeting; NYT: top aide warned Mulvaney to "expect congress to become unhinged" if Ukraine money frozen; White House confirms Trump spoke to Putin Sunday; NY man charged with stabbing 5 people at Hanukkah celebration; Prosecutors: anti-Semitic writings found in suspect's home; Fed hate crime charges filed against accused Hanukkah attacker; Stabbing survivor used table to fend off attacker; At least 9 anti-Semitic incidents reported in the last week in NY; Church member stops church gunman in six seconds; Biden responds to Buttigieg: I put my foreign policy record against anybody's; Biden open to republican running mate, but "can't think of one right now"; In last days as mayor, Buttigieg puts focus on 2020; U.S. military strikes Iran-backed forces in Iraq and Syria; Iran threatens attack after U.S. strikes; "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice" premiere Jan 1 at 9pTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McConnell, Schumer talks stall over rules for Senate trial; NYT: Dem officials see Sanders as "underestimated" in Iowa; Biden to visit Iowa in first campaign trip of 2020; Democratic candidates get personal on the campaign trail; Trump jokes movie will "never be the same" after his cameo cut from "Home Alone 2" in Canada; Fox News blames "Trump Derangement Syndrome" for movie edit despite clip being removed in 2014; Source: WH working on list of possible Pompeo replacements;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dems, GOP at an impasse over rules for Senate trial; Pelosi claims lots of Dems are pushing to be impeachment managers; Trump gripes about impeachment process as trial looms; WaPo: Trump already looking for next Secy. of State; Trump claims impeachment is making it harder for him to work with other leaders; WaPo: U.S. developing options to combat Russian interference; NYT: Moderate Republicans consider the appeal of Joe Biden; Group of El Paso hispanics supports Trump's reelection; CNN Poll: 30% of latinos in Texas approve of Trump; Border hispanics campaign for Trump amid his rhetoric, wall; Hispanic Trump supporter: I don't think he's said racist things;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump attacks Pelosi, impeachment & FBI after call to troops; Trump: McConnell can do whatever he wants in Senate trial; Ex-Bolton aide: He should come forward with what he knows; GOP Sources: McConnell open to setting rules of Senate impeachment trial without Schumer's support; Sources: Republicans want opening statements in Senate trial before decision on witness testimony; Schumer demands new docs from Trump Admin for Senate trial; Trump's lawyer gives ranting interview on Ukraine & impeachment; Giuliani: President Trump loves when I speak out; President Trump's lawyers on his legacy: "F*** it"; Moderate Iowa Dems say they're torn between Biden & Buttigieg; Klobuchar challenges Biden, Buttigieg for moderate Dem vote; NYT: Most Americans under 40 can't ID Biden by his picture; Progressives and moderates clash over "purity tests"; Warnings of potential measles exposure after confirmed cases in TX, CO, CA, IL, VA; Measles scare at multiple U.S. airports during busy holiday travel season; A historic year for politics in the U.S.; GOP Senate confirms record number of judges; Trump rises more than $100 million for reelection; More women, minorities running for Pres than ever; 2020 Dems split over direction of party, health care; Historic new class of Congressional Democrats; Longest government shutdown in U.S. history; President Trump vs. Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Robert Mueller releases report, ends Russia probe; President Trump not exonerated by Mueller report; Whistleblower complaint sparks Trump-Ukraine scandal; House leads impeachment inquiry of President Trump; House passes two articles of impeachment; Trump becomes third president impeached in history;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices