The Lead with Jake Tapper

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

Schumer renews push for docs amid newly released emails; New emails: aid freeze began 90 mins after Trump-Ukraine call; Email: WH asked officials to keep quiet over Ukraine aid freeze; Durbin: senators have gone too far in revealing trial votes; Dem sen: may vote to acquit if Dems don't connect dots in case; 200 evangelical leaders back Trump after popular Christian magazine calls for his removal from office; Trump goes after windmills at conservative rally; GOP leader McCarthy falsely claims FBI spied on Trump; Trump admin says courts shouldn't weigh in on McGahn testimony while impeachment proceedings are underway; Dems demand Mueller grand jury material for senate trial; McConnell: speaker Pelosi is trying to dictate senate trial by holding articles of impeachment; Biden scores new congressional endorsement from CA democrat; Source: North Korea's "Christmas Gift" could be new hard-line policy toward U.S.; Bolton: Lack of effective policy on North Korea puts U.S. forces and allies at "imminent" risk; Bolton accuses trump admin of bluffing on North Korea; 5 people sentenced to death over Khashoggi murder; Boeing CEO out after two deadly crashes, more 737 Max issues; Boeing stops production of 737 Max planes; Boeing CEO forced out amid tumultuous period for companyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House leaves for holidays without sending articles to Senate; Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of the Union Feb 4; Can Trump argue he hasn't been impeached if articles not sent?; Wash Post: Trump got Ukraine election conspiracy from Putin; Sources: Trump distressed Senate trial might be delayed; 25 Jewish members of Congress call for Trump adviser Stephen Miller to resign; Vulnerable Senate Dems risk re-election with impeachment vote; Rivals take on Buttigieg in final debate of the year; Biden: I am best to beat Trump and unite country; Trump attacks evangelical magazine after editor says he's "morally lost" & "should be removed"; WA State lawmaker accused of "domestic terrorism" uses Trump impeachment as defense;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House not voting on resolution naming impeachment managers; McConnell: "Beyond me" why Pelosi thinks she has leverage; Trump attacks deceased Dem Congressman, suggests he's in hell; Rep. Jeff Van Drew announces switch to GOP with Trump; Some in GOP criticize Trump for attacking dead Congressman; Putin blames Democrats for Trump's impeachment; Trump Admin pushes back against new bill punishing Russia; Source: Key impeachment witness told to leave Ukraine post before Pompeo's visit; New CNN poll: Biden holds lead ahead of debate; Bloomberg slams Biden's leadership experience, "the presidency shouldn't be a training job"; PA Trump voters speak to CNN on impact 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

Trump letter to Pelosi: abuse of power charge "completely disingenuous, meritless, and baseless", obstruction of congress charge is "preposterous and dangerous", more due process given "to those accused in the Salem witch trials", "you are offending Americans of faith" by claiming you pray for me; Trump: I take "zero" responsibility for impeachment; House panel holds final impeachment hearing before vote; McConnell on impeachment: "I'm not an impartial juror"; Schumer: preventing witnesses at trial is covering up for Trump; Poll of polls: 46% say Trump should be impeached & removed; House Dems poised to impeach president Trump tomorrow; Trump's ex-deputy campaign manager Rick Gates sentenced to 45 days; Giuliani says he needed former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine "out of the way";To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schumer: McConnell orchestrating a "cover up"; Schumer requests witnesses, documents for senate trial; Democrats allege Trump committed "multiple federal crimes" in new impeachment report; McConnell opposes impeachment witnesses now, but supported them during Clinton trial; Republicans show unity in defending Trump ahead of impeachment vote Wednesday; Trump defends Giuliani: he does what he does "out of love"; New Yorker: Giuliani wanted Yovanovitch out, "she was going to make the investigations difficult"; Trump, Giuliani push Ukraine conspiracy theories on twitter; Giuliani claims to uncover fraud in Ukraine, anti-corruption groups debunk his theory; FOX poll: 53% say Trump abused the power of his office;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Judiciary committee approves impeachment articles; full house floor vote next week; House Judiciary committee vote to impeach split on party lines; Dems slam McConnell for coordinating with WH on senate trial; Trump: "I could do a long or short senate impeachment trial"; Trump reacts to vote: "an embarrassment to this country"; WSJ: Trump called Giuliani as he returned from Ukraine to ask "what did you get?"; Giuliani visits WH after returning from Ukraine; Sources: WH further limits how many officials can listen to Trump calls with foreign leaders; Full house nearing vote on impeachment President Trump; GOP Rep. challenges Castro for investigating trump as brother runs for 2020 dem nomination; McConnell & WH lawyers coordinate on senate impeachment trial ; Supreme Court to hear trump pleases to block house subpoena for financial records; Supreme Court will make final decision on Trump financial records ; Judiciary cmte approves articles of impeachment for Trump nearly 21 years to the day after Clinton; Democrats battle over how to unify country post Trump; Biden, Warren, Buttigieg spar over best way to beat trumpTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House panel debates Trump impeachment articles before vote; WH lawyer Cipollone on the hill to meet with McConnellTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DOJ watchdog & AG Bill Barr disagree over opening of Russian investigation; Lawmakers who voted on Clinton impeachment change tune for TrumpTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mueller report; House Dems introduce articles of impeachment, full house could vote as soon as next week; McCarthy: Democrats are just angry they lost 2016 election; Schiff: Waiting on impeachment allows Trump to continue cheating; Sources: Nadler pushed for separate article of impeachment on obstruction of justice; Barr suggest FBI acted in "Bad Faith" in trump-Russia probe; Grisham,: Trump is "Not relieved, but we did expect this"; Sources: McConnell wants fast senate trial, but Trump is pushing for a dramatic spectacle; GOP Senator: We've warned the White House not to "turn the senate into a circus"; Trump lashes out at "current" FBI director for stating facts; Wray: No evidence FBI unfairly targeted Trump campaign; Wray: No indication Ukraine interfered in 2016 election; Trump allies defend the president with falsehoods; Democrats & trump each claim victory as new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal reached; Trump hosts top Russian diplomat in oval office, behind closed doors; Judiciary committee to begin impeachment articles markup at 7PM tomorrowTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House judiciary resumes impeachment hearing; IG says start of FBI Russia probe justified & unbiased, but investigation had significant errors; Attorney general Barr disputes IG finding, says FBI opened investigation on "thinnest of suspicions";To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WH faces 5pm deadline to say if it will participate in hearings; Next public impeachment hearing scheduled for Monday; Democratic leaders prepared for impeachment defections; Minutes way: Deadline for White House to announce if it will participate in impeachment hearings; Giuliani confirms he went to Ukraine to dig or dirt on Bidens; White House spokesman on Giuliani: To my knowledge, Giuliani is still Trump's attorney; White House says it won't participate in impeachment hearing; Biden campaign embraces more aggressive tone as Iowa caucuses gets closer;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pelosi: Trump has left us with "no choice" but to proceed with Articles of Impeachment; Sources: House could vote on four Articles of Impeachment in two weeks; Pelosi fires back over whether she hates Trump: "I don't hate... don't mess with me" on that; Sources: Democrats considering articles on abuse of power, bribery, obstruction of Congress & justice; Sources: White House legal team mounting robust defense for likely Senate trial; Sources: Trump legal team plans to dig in on unproven Biden corruption claims in Senate trial; Ukrainian lawyer claims he met with Giuliani in Kiev today; WH won't say why Giuliani appeared to repeatedly call OMB; Joe Biden angrily confronts voter over age, Ukraine claims; Joe Biden says world is laughing at Trump in new ad; Nearly 700,000 Americans could lose food stamps under new policy;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Constitutional experts testify at Judiciary impeachment hearingTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Intel Impeachment Report: "Evidence of the President's misconduct is overwhelming; House Intel Report: Trump "placed his own personal & political interests above those of the United States; House Intel Rpt: "Unprecedented" obstruction of impeachment inquiry risks "grave harm" to balance of power; House Intel Rpt: "Months-long campaign" for Trump's personal gain involved Pence, Pompeo, Mulvaney, other senior staff; Trump refuses to commit to defending "delinquent" NATO allies; Romney: Intel shows Ukraine did not interfere in 2016; State Dept Official: Not aware of any evidence Ukraine interfered in 2016 presidential election; New to CNN: GOP Sen. Kennedy says he's done talking about Ukraine after pushing false story;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nadler: WH should stop blocking witnesses, provide any "exculpatory" evidence; Trump lawyer on participating in hearing: we have no info on dates, witnesses, or rules; Soon: House intel committee members to review impeachment report; House judiciary holds first impeachment hearing Wednesday; WH faces Friday deadline to decide if it will participate in future impeachment hearings; Ukraine's president on aid: "We're at war. If you're our strategic partner, then you can't go blocking anything"; Top judiciary republican calls on Schiff to testify; Former FBI lawyer Lisa Page responds to Trump attacks; How chief justice John Roberts might oversee impeachment trial; CNN poll: half of Americans say Trump should be impeached and removed from office; Trump praises GOP Sen. Kennedy for pushing debunked claims that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in 2016 election; GOP report: Dems didn't show proof of Trump bribery, extortion; Prosecutors "likely" to file additional charges against Giuliani associates; House judiciary announces witnesses for Wednesday's hearing; Trump heads to NATO, calls on allies to pay more; Trump has no planned meeting with British PM Boris Johnson; Source: NATO not called a "summit" this year to avoid a need for formal joint statement; Supreme court hearing first gun case in nearly ten years; Biden's "no malarkey" tour kicks into gear as Buttigieg surges; CNN poll: Biden leads nationally as Buttigieg rises; Sestak and Bullock drop out of 2020 race; Klobuchar lining up surrogates if there's impeachment trial; Iran facing deadliest political clashes in 40 years; More than 200 killed during Iran anti-govt protestsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several wounded in stabbing in the Hague, Netherlands; Police: two killed in London Bridge terror attack; British PM to meet any moment with top emergency officials; Dutch state TV: "no indication of terrorist motive" in the Hague stabbing; House judiciary Dems prep for huge impeachment hearing Wed; New questions about call Trump says clears him in Ukraine scandal; Admin official: U.S. and Taliban haven't formally reopened peace talks, but Trump says they have; North Korea fires new projectiles as U.S. deal deadline looms; Rep. Meeks calls Trump a "mob boss," says he is involved in a cover-up; NYT: sources detail conflicts, power struggles in Harris camp; Biden campaign hoping bus tout will sway Iowa voters; New Buttigieg as in Iowa targets free college proposalsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reports: Giuliani pursued business deal with corrupt Ukranian prosecutor offering Biden dirt; Taylor: Morrison described Sondland-Trump phone call where Pres. asked Zelensky to announce investigations; Report: three women accuse Amb. Sondland of sexual misconduct, he denies all allegations; 2020 candidates hit the trail on ThanksgivingTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Intel chair Schiff says he wants more time before deciding how to vote on impeachment; Sources: White House deliberating next move, likely won't send lawyer to Dec. 4 impeachment hearing; "Ask that to Rudy": Trump gives Giuliani same treatment as ex-lawyer Michael Cohen; Ex-CIA chief Pompeo refuses to say Russia, not Ukraine, hacked DNC in 2016; Dem congresswoman in swing district avoids talking impeachment, fears it could hut re-election in 2020; GOP super PACs target swing states with impeachment ads, hope it will trigger red wave in 2020; Biden solidly leads Dem field in new CNN national poll; In-depth look at Thanksgiving dinner in war zones; Loss, loneliness, triumph & tragedy: service members share Thanksgiving stories; 2nd explosion at Texas chemical plantTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judge: McGhan must comply, no such thing as "absolute immunity"; Trump claims he'd "love" WH Officials to testify but he must protect future presidents; Hold put on Ukraine aid same day as July 25th call with Ukraine; Judiciary Dems invite Trump & WH Counsel to participate in hearing; Pompeo on testifying: "When the time is right all good things happen"; Dems consider adding Mueller findings to Articles of Impeachment; Trump to hold rally tonight in his new home state of Florida; Trump uses Turkey pardon event to joke about impeachment; CNN Poll: 50% want Trump impeached and removed from office, public hearings don't impact number; Swing state democrat clarifies position on impeaching Trump; CNN Poll: 61% women, 40% men want Trump impeached and removed from office; Dems eyeing multiple Articles of Impeachment against Trump; New campaign ads bombard airwaves as Iowa caucus nears; New national poll: Biden takes lead among Dems with 24%; Some Kurds tell CNN Trump betrayed them by pulling U.S. troops; Nearly 200K people flee homes after Turkish offensive; Food and water scarce, no electricity in makeshift camps for the displaced; VP Pence in Iraq reiterated "strong bonds" with Kurds after pulling troops from Syria; Teens arrested for murder on Thanksgiving Day 36 years ago now exonerated as men; Three men released after 36 years in prison for a murder they did not commit; Evidence buried in 1983 murder could've cleared teens; Three men maintained their innocence in prison for 36 years;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wash Post: WH review shows Trump officials wanted justification to withhold Ukraine aid after the fact; Wash Post: WH review of docs on Ukraine could embarrass Trump; Dems reviewing evidence, weighing articles of impeachment; Pentagon chief fires Navy Secretary over SEAL controversy; navy Secretary ousted over handling of SEAL's case; Ousted Navy Secretary: I couldn't obey Trump's orders; Nunes dodges questions on Ukraine meeting for Biden dirt; Attorney for Giuliani associate: client wiling to testify Nunes met with ex-Ukrainian official for Biden dirt; Democrats wan investigation into GOP Nunes's reported meetings in Ukraine; Outgoing energy Secretary Perry: Trump the "chosen one"; First major ruling on impeachment witnesses coming soon; Judge will rule on if former WH counsel Don McGahn must testify; Bloomberg drops $37 million in ads as he enters 2020 race; 2020 Dems pile on Bloomberg entering the race; Surveillance video shows thieves break into historic castle, steal jewelry collections; Hunt for thieves who swiped "incalculable" jewels from Germany's historic green vault; Police: appx. 100 pieces stolen from German castle including diamonds, pearls and rubies.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eight witnesses expected to publicly testify this week; Amb. Sondland, who spoke to Trump about Ukraine, set to testify; House investigating whether Trump lied to Mueller; CNN goes to Kiev restaurant where Sondland called Trump; New CNN poll: Buttigieg leaps to first place in Iowa; New poll: 0% of SC Dem black voters support Buttigieg; White House stands by Stephen Miller after emails showed he pushed white nationalist conspiraciesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ousted U.S. Ambassador testifies about smear campaign against her & fear of comments made by Pres. Trump; Aide who overheard Sondland's phone call with Trump now in closed-door deposition; Trump defends Yovanovitch tweet, says "I have freedom of speech"; Schiff: We saw witness intimidation in real time by Pres. Trump; Yovanovitch: No explanation given for why I was removed; Trump attacks ousted Ukraine Ambassador as she claims she felt threatened by attacks; WH releases transcript of first call with Ukraine Pres which has no mention of fighting corruption; Ousted U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine: I do not understand Giuliani's motives for attacking me; Republicans dodge questions on Giuliani and smear campaign against ousted U.S. Ambassador; Yovanovitch: U.S. Policy on Ukraine "thrown into disarray"; More public testimony set for next week in impeachment inquiry;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More impeachment witnesses to testify in just Hours; Dems question Sondland's truthfulness as new info emerges; Former Republican Rep. Amash: Why won't Trump let officials with first-hand knowledge testify?; Trump showed GOP Senators transcript of First Ukraine call; Official: WH Staff caught off guard by testimony Trump overheard talking Ukraine probes on phone; Bill Clinton's message to Trump on impeachment & guns; Deval Patrick Jumps Into Crowded Dem 2020 Field; Newest 2020 Dem Talks Big Corporations, guns and impeachment; Sheriff: Two teenagers killed, three Injured in California school shooting; Gunman in custody; Victims describe hearing gunshots, escaping school shooting; Sheriff: gunman killed classmates on his 16th birthday; CNN: Trump DC Hotel sales pitch highlights foreign govt. business; RNC to host annual meeting at Trump Doral Resort; Putin-controlled media relishes impeachment chaos;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor: Sondland said Trump cared more about investigations of Biden than about UkraineTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House GOP lays out defense strategy ahead of public hearings; Televised impeachment hearings begin in less than 24 hours; Schiff warns GOP about outing whistleblower in hearings; NYT: Trump has considered firing intelligence Inspector General; Testimony at Roger Stone trial contradicts what Trump told Mueller about Wikileaks; Top Russian Official on 2020 elections: We'll resolve the problem, don't worry; Transcripts show Trump repeatedly tried not to anger Russia; Transcript: Mulvaney held up Ukraine missiles over concerns about Russia's reaction; Biden renews attacks on Warren and an "elitist" attitude; New Iowa poll: Buttigieg up 14 points since August; Supreme Court justices struggling with DACA after hearing arguments today; Supreme Court allows Sandy Hook families to sue gun maker;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices